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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260208
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SUMMARY:Jorge Tacla: Time the destroyer is time the preserver
DESCRIPTION:While Jorge Tacla was only an adolescent during the 1973 coup against Chile’s democratically-elected socialist president Salvador Allende\, the upheaval left an irrevocable mark on his politics and practice. Titled after a line from a TS Eliot poem\, Tacla’s “most expansive presentation to date” examines how enduring truths can be excavated in the aftermath of a destructive incident. \nStructured as eight ‘chapters’\, the exhibition traces Tacla’s sustained challenge to the supposed hierarchies of human suffering\, false binaries of victim and perpetrator\, and the structural violence connecting seemingly disparate events; the paintings reassert the primacy of human memory and perception in navigating the complexities of representation and interpretation. By depicting buildings and landscapes ‘in negative’\, the artist defines form through absence\, “creating images that reflect on how events are inscribed within individual and collective consciousness”. \nThe exhibition is curated by SAF director Hoor Al Qasimi with Abdulla Aljanahi\, Curatorial Assistant at the Foundation. To 7 June. \nAbove: Jorge Tacla\, La Distribucion de los Primarios (The Distribution of the Primes) (1995)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/jorge-tacla-time-the-destroyer-is-time-the-preserver/
LOCATION:Al Mureijah Square\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTSTAMP:20260418T180836
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SUMMARY:Ahaad Alamoudi: Sunkissed
DESCRIPTION:The motifs of the sun and its intense heat as well as the sand and its pervasive orange hue often serve to represent and condense the Gulf’s complex ecologies and aspirations. This selection of recent and newly commissioned works by Jeddah-based artist Ahaad Alamoudi draws on these stereotypical symbols to examine how collective identity and visual expression intersect\, emerge and unfold amid the region’s rapidly transforming landscape. \nAlamoudi’s snapshots of contemporary Khaleeji aesthetics playfully capture the give-and-take between developmental goals and their real-world manifestation. Viral memes\, talking falcons\, automated toy cars and insect light traps all function as tools to process accelerating change; together\, these works explore how the overarching desire for development is absorbed and rearticulated in everyday life. \nThe exhibition is curated by Amal Al Ali\, Curatorial Assistant at the Foundation. To 3 May. \nAbove: Ahaad Alamoudi\, Those Who Don’t Know Falcons Grill Them (still)\, (2018)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/ahaad-alamoudi-sunkissed/
LOCATION:Al Mureijah Square\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Photography
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260208T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180836
CREATED:20260123T151114Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Career Days: day two
DESCRIPTION:The Jameel’s introduction to careers in the creative sector\, aimed primarily at school and college students\, continues with its mix of stands run by potential employers and educators (over 30 UAE organisations and universities) and a busy programme of workshops and talks – most of which is first-come first-served\, with no opportunity for pre-registration. \n\nProgramme – day two:\nAll day\nCareer Surgery One-to-one sessions led by Jolaine Frizzell (Founder\, Ivy Advisory) – includes a guide to the booths tailored to the individual’s needs \nInstagram Surgery One-to-one sessions led by Morvarid Tayyeb and Salma Shaheem (both from The Institute for Emerging Art) – a personalised review of your Instagram profile\, guidance on how you can maximise your artistic presence on socials \nSpeedy Interviews One-to-one CV-oriented with potential contacts \n11am-12pm Vinyl Souk\n12-1pm Bayt Al Mamzar\n2-3pm American University of Sharjah\n3-4pm Abu Dhabi Music and Art Foundation \nPortfolio Reviews One-to-one critiques and feedback to help develop your portfolio for\nresidencies\, university programmes and professional opportunities \n11am-12pm American University of Dubai (advertising)\n12-1pm Maraya Arts Centre (fine art)\n2-3pm Global Studies University (MA and PhD programmes)\n3-4pm Gulf Photo Plus (photography)\n4-5pm Tashkeel (fine art)\n5-6pm Maraya Arts Centre (fine art) \nCV Reviews One-to-one critiques and feedback to help develop your CV to get noticed \n11am-12pm Dubai Culture\n1-2pm Art Jameel\n2-3pm National Pavilion UAE\n4-5pm American University of Dubai \nCrit Sessions Hosted by Art Jameel’s Youth Assembly\, inviting young artists and creatives to share ideas and works in-progress with their peers \n10-11am Andres Ugartechea (The Assembly 25/26)\n1-2pm Dina Barqawi (The Assembly 25/26)\n4-5pm Sanjushrree Subash (Peer Curator\, The Assembly 25/26) \nMuseum tours\n11.30am-12.15pm Behind the Scenes Tour Learn how an exhibition comes together: a walking tour of the museum\, led by the featured artists and the Art Jameel team \n4.30-5.15pm Behind-the-Scenes Collection Tour A backstage view of Art Jameel’s private collection room\, with an introduction to the tools used to conserve and preserve artworks \nTalks\n11-11.45am Procrastination and the Uncertainty of Creative Projects A group of creative practitioners and cultural workers reflect on how ideas evolve through uncertainty\, how projects take shape over time through process and the realities of making work today \n2-2.45pm Rethinking Creative Futures Hosted by Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. What does it mean to build sustainable creative ecosystems in the region? Discussing outreach\, art careers and talent pipelines\, and the roles of institutions in creative development and community engagement \n2.30-3.30pm Voices of Hive: Amplifying Voices in the Creative Ecosystem – Practice\, Presentation and Collaboration Led by Cyrus Zorkot (THAT Concept Store) who reflects on the role of creative leadership from fashion and lifestyle to art and community platforms. Topics include networking with collaborators\, engaging institutions and funders and articulating your creative narrative \n3-3.45pm Listening In: The Music Ecosystem in the UAE A panel of music industry insiders considers where music gathers\, how it moves and what it means to take part \n4-5pm Voices of Hive: Amplifying Regional Voices – Collecting\, Curating and Presenting Contemporary Art Maria de la Paz Monge Cortes (Head of Exhibitions and Curator\, Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi) reflects on the process of amplifying diverse voices from the region through contemporary art collections \n4-4.45pm Creative Ego vs Creative Ecosystem: Co-creation and the Sustainability of Literature A conversation-driven session hosted by Emirates Literature Foundation exploring how co-creation underpins the long-term sustainability of literature across languages and contexts \n4-5pm Voices of Hive: Brewing Connections – How Creative Collectives Transform Culture Led by Hanan Al Badri (Creative Director\, Founder of Barjis) who discusses how grassroots creative collectives and shared spaces can act as platforms for cultural exchange and experimentation \nWorkshops\n11am-12pm How to Create a Story When you Haven’t Got an Idea Hosted by Sharjah Performing Arts Academy – a practical performing arts workshop designed to spark ideas through creative exercises \n1-2pm Creative Problem-Solving Under Pressure A fast-paced\, hands-on session hosted by Karama Arts Club\, designed to simulate the pressure of real-world creative environments. Participants will tackle timed challenges that test adaptability\, collaboration and quick thinking \n2-3pm Visual Dissecting A hands-on session on the fundamentals of visual communication through close looking\, discussion and guided exercises. The workshop invites participants to sharpen their critical eye and experiment with more intentional image-making \n2.30-3.30pm Not Sure\, But Doing It Anyway: How to make art when you don’t know what you want to say Participants will explore how to cut through the chaos of today’s creativity-maxing to build a creative practice that feels authentic and achievable via some practical frameworks\, key questions and a little play \n4-5pm Foley for Beginners An introductory\, hands-on workshop exploring how everyday objects are transformed into sound effects that bring film to life. Led by composer Joseph Najm \nPerformances\n1-2pm Manic Mundane A hybrid sound performance that moves between electronic composition and acoustic expression. \n3.30-4.15pm Senior Wind Ensemble Young musicians from Dubai’s woodwind\, brass and percussion community have prepared a piece inspired by Jameel’s exhibiting artist Bady Dalloul \n5-6pm The Tasty Biscuits with special guest Ananya Murali – an energetic and playful performance centring music as a shared\, communal experience
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/creative-career-days-day-two/
LOCATION:Jameel Arts Centre\, Al Jaddaf\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Careers,Design
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260208T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260208T210000
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:The February Laughter Factory tour has another good collection of standups: \nPaul Tonkinson Terrific live performer with an effervescent style and some great caricatures in his repertoire. A former (double winner) Time Out Comedian of the Year \nPierre Hollins Another circuit favourite\, likeable and easy-going … most of the time. Former comedy acrobat and unicyclist\, about to publish his first novel. “Always enjoyable\, often inspired” \nLiz Bains Dubai-based comedy club regular. Very funny about being in Dubai and a woman; a magpie favourite \nThe rest of the schedule: \n11 Feb The Strand\, Palm Dubai (8pm start)\n13 Feb Radisson DAMAC Hills\n14 Feb Dukes The Palm \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-82/
LOCATION:The Club\, Al Mina\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260208T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260208T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180836
CREATED:20260206T100246Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Chinese New Year Concert by Firdaus Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Expo City-funded all-women ensemble celebrates Chinese New Year under the Al Wasl Dome: “blending the elegance of a symphonic performance with the beauty of traditional East Asian melodies\, the concert captures the joy\, hope\, and togetherness that define this cherished occasion …” Firdaus are always worth hearing\, and doubly so this time since the concert is free.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/happy-chinese-new-year-concert-by-firdaus-orchestra/
LOCATION:Al Wasl Plaza\, Expo City\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260208T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260208T223000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180836
CREATED:20260126T092017Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Night Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Dubomedy’s standup night at Social Distrikt – good vibes\, good comedy\, and “you never know who will pop in”. Recommended. \nIt’s free\, but it’s popular\, so pre-booking is recommended to get a seat. And there’s a minimum spend of one drink or food item (which you were probably going to get anyhow).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sunday-night-comedy-6/
LOCATION:Social Distrikt\, The Pointe\, Palm Jumeirah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260208T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180836
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SUMMARY:Rabbit Hole
DESCRIPTION:Final performance for H72’s production of David Lindsay-Abaire’s play about a family navigating love\, loss\, and the possibility of finding light in unexpected places.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/rabbit-hole-3/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260208T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260208T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180836
CREATED:20260202T174442Z
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SUMMARY:Steinway Series: Fuko Ishii
DESCRIPTION:Japanese pianist Fuko Ishii demonstrates why she was the winner of the 17th Grieg International Piano Competition in 2022. Praised for her sensitivity and colour\, she has put together an all-Grieg recital programme that highlights the composer’s variety: \nNorwegian Dances\, op.35\nBallade in G minor\, op.24 \n– Intermission – \nFrom Lyric Pieces:\nFolk Song\, op.12\, no.5\nAlbum Leaf\, op.12\, no.7\nSpring Dance\, op.47\, no.6\nScherzo\, op.54\, no.5\nPuck\, op.71 no.3\nVanished Days\, op.57 no.1\nTil Foråret\, op.43 no.6\nWedding Day at Troldhaugen\, op.65\, no.6 \nThat looks an interesting programme\, with the emotion of the Ballade in G minor set against the variety of the Lyric Pieces. She will be using a Dubai Opera Limited Edition Steinway piano.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/steinway-series-fuko-ishii/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera Studio\, Downtown Dubai\, Dubai
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260211
DTSTAMP:20260418T180836
CREATED:20260223T122607Z
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SUMMARY:Noura Ali-Ramahi: I Am Not a Chair. Am I a Fox?
DESCRIPTION:This solo show includes works created over several years\, using acrylic\, pastel\, ink\, charcoal\, and found materials such as wood\, fabric\, and recycled objects. At the centre of the exhibition is the recurring image of the chair\, appearing as a symbol of structure\, expectation\, and imposed identity. Opposite it stands the fox: alert\, untamed\, and in motion\, representing instinct\, freedom\, and a refusal to remain fixed. \nTo 18 March.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/noura-ali-ramahi-i-am-not-a-chair-am-i-a-fox/
LOCATION:Khawla Art Gallery\, Plaza 30\, 12B Delma St.\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260210T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180836
CREATED:20260202T163501Z
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SUMMARY:Localized Futures: Education
DESCRIPTION:421’s Winter season of talks and panel discussions developed in collaboration with afikra\, Localized Futures\, explores the future of key cultural and civic sectors through a regional lens – challenging the dominant global narrative by looking at the complexities\, innovations\, and solutions inherent to the MENA region. This session\, the second of four\, considers how regional educational institutions can move beyond traditional models of education to build learning ecosystems that are locally relevant\, globally competitive\, and capable of fostering critical thinking and creative citizenship. \nThe panel: \nProf Awam Amkpa Vice Provost for the Arts and Dean of Arts and Humanities at NYUAD\nDr Hanada Taha Thomure Professor of Arabic Language at NYUAD and Director of the Zai Arabic Research Center\nProf Kevin Mitchell Trustees Professor and Professor of Architecture at NYUAD \nModerator: Aaron Fallon Director of Ghadan Lab at the Salama bint Hamdan al Nahyan Foundation \nThe upcoming Localized Futures topics are Cities & Communities (2 Apr) and Arts (9 Apr).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/localized-futures-education/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Panel discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260210T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260210T233000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180836
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SUMMARY:The Comedy Lab @ Easy Tiger
DESCRIPTION:MadCat’s standup team at their regular stop at the Easy Tiger bar in Abu Dhabi’s Al Ain Palace. The door price of AED 99 includes two drinks …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-comedy-lab-easy-tiger-18/
LOCATION:Al Ain Palace Hotel\, Corniche Road\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTSTAMP:20260418T180836
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Yuyu Zhitong: Serendipity
DESCRIPTION:The debut solo exhibition in the Middle East for the Chinese-born London-based artist\, known for her luscious sweeps of colour and a mordant wit (“Good Girls Go To Heaven\, Cool Girls Go Everywhere”). This show presents a new body of paintings that develops her intuitive yet disciplined approach to abstraction; working without preparatory sketches\, Zhitong allows each composition to emerge through a continuous process of construction and reconfiguration\, guided by trained intuition and attentive perception. Gesture\, rhythm\, and colour operate as structural elements\, shaping works that balance spontaneity with control. \nThe gallery says the exhibition title refers to the ability to recognise meaning within chance encounters: “for Zhitong\, painting becomes a site where intuition meets uncertainty\, and where form and significance emerge through observation rather than intention. Each work captures a moment of alignment between perception\, emotion\, and structure …”
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-yuyu-zhitong-serendipity/
LOCATION:Volery Gallery\, Maze Tower - 5201\, Dubai International Financial Center\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260212
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SUMMARY:Ludmilla Radchenko: Wings of Power
DESCRIPTION:Works resulting from a year of profound transformation initiated by the artist’s journey to Nepal\, “where inner awareness and self-observation became central to her practice”. Radchenko’s visual language combines painting\, collage\, symbolism\, and layered cultural references\, creating compositions that are bold\, ironic\, and emotionally charged. Recurring animal figures embody the Seven Deadly Sins — not as moral judgment\, but as raw human forces: instinct\, desire\, fear\, excess\, anger\, pride\, and inertia. Opposing them are the Wings\, symbols of awareness\, elevation\, and transformation. \nTo 25 February. \nAbove: Ludmilla Radchenko\, Butterfly Light Time (2025)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/ludmilla-radchenko-wings-of-power/
LOCATION:Oblong Contemporary Art Gallery\, Al Khayat Art Avenue\, Al Quoz\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTSTAMP:20260418T180836
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SUMMARY:Animenia Abu Dhabi
DESCRIPTION:Animenia returns to Manarat Al Saadiyat with five days of cosplay\, music\, food\, and J-pop culture – “step inside a world inspired by the hidden corners of Neo-Tokyo\, where glowing signs\, colourful characters\, and offbeat discoveries bring anime culture to life … An unmissable anime celebration unlike anything fans have experienced before …” There’s a cosplay competition with big prizes\, an ‘artists alley’ where people will try to sell you stuff like rare collectibles\, “delicious bites inspired by authentic Japanese street food” (so not actual authentic Japanese street food then and the chance to find “creators whose work has already taken over your feed”. The last Animenia was a load of fun\, if you like this kind of thing. \nIt’s open 4pm to midnight (3pm-midnight on Saturday and Sunday) with single day entry costing AED 95 (AED 145 on 13 and 14 Feb). A five-day Festival Pass is AED 495.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/animenia-abu-dhabi/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Anime,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260211T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260211T213000
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SUMMARY:Hijra: dir Shahad Ameen (2025)
DESCRIPTION:This adventure-ish drama\, written as well as directed by Shahad Ameen\, follows Saudi grandmother Sitti travelling from Taif to Mecca to perform Hajj with her two granddaughters\, 12-year-old Janna and 18-year-old Sarah. But before they reach their destination\, Sarah disappears\, forcing Janna and Sitti into a tense search that stretches across Saudi Arabia\, crossing old pilgrimage routes and confronting strangers\, unforgiving landscapes\, long-buried family secrets\, and Sitti’s rich and complicated past … \nTheir harsh journey begins to mirror the spiritual trials of Hajj itself. While Hijra is undoubtedly entertaining\, it goes further – exploring culture\, the ties that binds families together\, and the deep intergenerational gulfs between the women. We come to see those rifts as nuanced rather than a judgement on the old ways; it’s been described as a critique of the notion that older generations of women were not free\, or that elders in general are backward. \nThis thoughtful\, engaging film screens in the CinemaNA contemporary Arab cinema series presented by the NYUAD Film and New Media Program.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/hijra-dir-shahad-ameen-2025/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260211T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260211T220000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Impro: Maestro
DESCRIPTION:The Courtyard’s popular evening of elimination improv. Ten actors converge for a night of scenes\, songs and games based on audience suggestions. After each round you score the players on a scale of 1 to 5\, and the one with the lowest score is knocked out. Eventually only one remains\, to be crowned the Maestro. “Fast-paced\, unpredictable\, and hilarious” says the promo\, and you couldn’t argue with that. As with all Courtyard improv evenings it’s free\, but you need to put your name on the guestlist (via the website); and it’s first-come first-served\, so get there early to grab a seat. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/wednesday-night-impro-maestro-11feb/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260211T220000
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:The February Laughter Factory tour has another good collection of standups: \nPaul Tonkinson Terrific live performer with an effervescent style and some great caricatures in his repertoire. A former (double winner) Time Out Comedian of the Year \nPierre Hollins Another circuit favourite\, likeable and easy-going … most of the time. Former comedy acrobat and unicyclist\, about to publish his first novel. “Always enjoyable\, often inspired” \nLiz Bains Dubai-based comedy club regular. Very funny about being in Dubai and a woman; a magpie favourite \nThe rest of the schedule: \n13 Feb Radisson DAMAC Hills\n14 Feb Dukes The Palm \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-83/
LOCATION:The Strand\, Palm Wesy Views\, Palm Jumeirah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260211T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260211T233000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180836
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SUMMARY:Stupid Funny
DESCRIPTION:Madcat brings “Dubai’s wildest comedy night” to the Fanzone Sports Bar on Palm Jumeirah– “insane laughs” are promised. The door price of AED 99 includes two drinks …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/stupid-funny/
LOCATION:Fanzone\, Mileo The Pam Hotel\, West Beach\, Palm Jumeirah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTSTAMP:20260418T180836
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SUMMARY:All Manner of Experiments: Legacies of the Baghdad Modern Art Group
DESCRIPTION:Curated by Nada Shabout of NYUAD’s al Mawrid Arab Center for the Study of Art\, this exhibition investigates and celebrates the work and influence of one of the most important art movement of the mid-Century Middle East. Dr Shabout brings together work by the artists from the Baghdad Modern Art Group\, as well as those who the group influenced both at the time and in later generations. \nEstablished in 1951 by two of Iraq’s most influential artists\, Jewad Selim (1919–1961) and Shakir Hassan Al Said (1925–2004)\, the Baghdad Modern Art Group grew to engage many of Iraq’s leading artists\, architects\, poets\, and more; together\, they sought to develop a new art form that reflected the secularised\, modern society emerging from the dismantling of the Ottoman Empire. Says the gallery: “Artists questioned the ability of traditional ‘Islamic art’ practices to present their contemporary realities\, searching for a more effective visual language. In this context\, modern art provided a conduit for exploration and was perceived by Iraqi artists as a global space of shared humanity …” \nAt the same time\, those artists were conscious of their role in developing a sense of identity for their newly formed nation\, alongside broader decolonization processes. “This set the stage for Iraq’s so-called golden age of the 1950s: a time of maturation for a generation of artists pivotal in initiating rigorous standards of art theory and practice\, thus charting new possibilities for future generations.” \nArtists included in the show: Faraj Abbo\, Sadik Kwaish Alfraji\, Himat Mohammad Ali\, Rasoul Alwan\, Suad al-Attar\, Qahtan Awni\, Dia al-Azzawi\, Bogus Bablanian\, Amar Dawod\, Ghassan Ghaib\, Faiq (Faeq) Hassan\, Mohammed Ghani Hikmat\, Jabra Ibrahim Jabra\, Rand Abdul Jabbar\, Fouad Jihad\, Saadi Al Kaabi\, Ardash Kakafian\, Salma Khoury\, Hanaa Malallah\, Mahmoud Obaidi\, Widad al-Orfali\, Khalid al-Rahal\, Kareem Risan\, Miran al-Saadi\, Mahmoud Sabri\, Naziha Salim\, Nizar (Nazar) Salim\, Shakir Hassan Al Said\, Delair Shaker\, Jewad Selim\, Lorna Selim\, Walid Siti\, Ismail Fattah (Al-Turk)\, Madiha Umar\, Khalil al-Ward\, Nazar Yahya \nTo 7 June.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/all-manner-of-experiments-legacies-of-the-baghdad-modern-art-group/
LOCATION:NYUAD Art Gallery\, Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTSTAMP:20260418T180836
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SUMMARY:Émilie Dubois: Home Is Not a Place
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the experience of living and working alongside people from across the globe in the UAE\, this exhibition by the UAE-based Guatemalan artist on a theme that will resonate with many expats – where actually is ‘home’?  It features a central interactive living room installation plus high-colour mixed media works. \nThere’s a private artist-led preview at 2-4pm on 13 February which “transitions into a coffee experience accompanied by a DJ set\, creating a relaxed and social atmosphere to experience the exhibition”. RSVP here.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/emilie-dubois-home-is-not-a-place/
LOCATION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation\, Cultural District Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180836
CREATED:20260203T160042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T160042Z
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SUMMARY:Pencil In
DESCRIPTION:A writers’ group intended for writers to practice their craft without the pressures of producing a final outcome\, designed to provide a supportive environment for writers to write alone yet in a group. You’re invited to polish your writing skills while receiving valuable feedback from experienced peer reviewers in English and/or Arabic\, having active conversations with other like-minded writers\, and enjoying a safe space to share personal texts and works … \nThese sessions are free\, drop-ins are welcome\, and you even get a free cup of coffee. This one is led by Sarah Afaneh\, a researcher and writer with a particular interest in decolonising knowledge production.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/pencil-in-8/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Words,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260212T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180836
CREATED:20260209T121747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T122504Z
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SUMMARY:Spirited Away: dir Hayao Miyazaki (2001)
DESCRIPTION:The classic Studio Ghibli / Hayao Miyazaki animated fantasy – young girl inadvertently enters the world of kami (spirits of Japanese Shinto folklore). Almost universally praised and frequently appears in Best Films lists. \nPart of the Movies Under the Stars programme\, a weekend pop-up that features a selection of classic films screened in a unique outdoor setting at the iconic BEEAH Headquarters\, curated in collaboration with Cinema Akil. Coming next: \nThe Grand Budapest Hotel 13 February\nStuart Little 14 February\nCosta Brava\, Lebanon 15 February
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/spirited-away-dir/
LOCATION:BEEAH Headquarters\, nterchange 8\, Al Dhaid Rd\, Rodhat Al Sidir\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260212T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260212T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180836
CREATED:20260116T111233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T094559Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine’s Special: First Kiss
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again\, and the Courtyard is celebrating it with three consecutive nights of long-form impro based on anecdotes that follow real stories from the audience about relationships shaped by one kiss and everything that follows. “It’s funny\, tender\, and sharply observant about the choices we make in love” says the team: “this is an evening that connects — romantic\, human\, and quietly unforgettable”. \nIt’s free\, but you need to put your name on the guestlist via the website. It’s first-come first-served\, so get there early to grab a seat. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/valentines-special-first-kiss-1/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
GEO:25.177696;55.2504958
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260212T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260212T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180836
CREATED:20260120T153509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T153735Z
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SUMMARY:Sama Al Taei: Layali Al Musiqa Al Arabia
DESCRIPTION:Specialising in Arabic classical music\, the Omani singer Sama Al Taei brings to life the repertoires of Fairouz\, Umm Kulthum\, Warda Al Jazairia\, and Mohamed Abdelwahab – “a captivating musical journey through the heart of Arabic musical heritage”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sama-al-taei-layali-al-musiqa-al-arabia/
LOCATION:Zayed Theatre\, SUAD Campus\, Hazza Bin Zayed St\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260212T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260212T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180836
CREATED:20260210T103928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T104047Z
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SUMMARY:The Comedy Lab
DESCRIPTION:MadCat Comedy’s regular stop in Silicon Oasis promises “insane laughs every week”\, with a Ramadan-friendly later-than-usual start. The door price of AED 99 includes one drink and popcorn.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-comedy-lab-late-night-laughs/
LOCATION:Radisson Red\, Dubai Digital Park\, Dubai Silicon Oasis\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTSTAMP:20260418T180836
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SUMMARY:Reflections: Modern and Contemporary Art from the Villain Collection
DESCRIPTION:Modern and contemporary works from Syria\, Lebanon\, North Africa\, and the UAE selected from the impressive private collection of Fairouz and Jean-Paul Villain – a pair of collectors for whom the acquisition of works has been a way of engaging with artists and the places they call home. As the Foundation puts it\, “their collection brings together works that speak to personal histories and cultural exchange … while inviting you to experience the region through their eyes”. \nTo 31 May. \nAbove: Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim\, Pinky Boulevard (2020)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/reflections-modern-and-contemporary-art-from-the-villain-collection/
LOCATION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation\, Cultural District Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTSTAMP:20260418T180836
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T164955Z
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SUMMARY:Khozema Al-Aaed: We Walk on Stories
DESCRIPTION:Khozema Al‑Aaed’s solo exhibition reimagines cartographies\, reminding us that land absorbs our movements\, our wounds\, our hopes\, “becoming a living archive of human presence” as the gallery puts it. “The compositions resemble traces of cities once inhabited\, imagined\, or departed. Lines recall footsteps and pathways that may no longer exist\, yet continue to shape identity and belonging. Land appears not as a passive surface\, but as a living archive that absorbs stories\, wounds\, and hopes over time …” \nThe exhibition has been curated by Lina Mikati. \nTo 13 April. \nAbove: Khozema Al-Aaed\, Cities 2 (2025)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/khozema-al-aaed-we-walk-on-stories/
LOCATION:Firetti Contemporary\, Unit 29\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTSTAMP:20260418T180836
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T145025Z
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SUMMARY:Luis Olaso: Photosynthesis
DESCRIPTION:New work by the Spanish artist\, which the gallery says marks a pivotal moment in his practice. They were created in his new studio in Cádiz\, surrounded by olive\, almond\, and orange trees\, allowing nature to enter physically and psychologically; rather than depicting this environment directly\, Olaso allows it to act as a catalyst for emotion\, intuition\, and subconscious response. As the artist puts it: “Even when I work with plants\, flowers\, or everyday elements\, I am not aiming for literal representation; they are a vehicle to express abstract metaphors of myself and the moment I am living while creating the work”. \nTo 9 March. \nAbove: Luis Olaso\, Composition for a field of red poppies (2025)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/luis-olaso-photosynthesis/
LOCATION:JD Malat Gallery\, ACT 2 Tower\, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Blvd 13A \,Downtown Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260213T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180836
CREATED:20260108T142105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T131940Z
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SUMMARY:NVIDIA Studio Nights 6
DESCRIPTION:This free-to-attend event for the UAE’s creative community – including “leading creators\, designers\, press\, influencers\, and key industry partners” – is NVIDIA’s sixth such gathering; previous venues were in KSA\, Egypt\, Turkey\, and Abu Dhabi (back in February 2024). The aim is to showcase work\, connect with industry peers\, discover new opportunities\, and explore the future of digital artistry as facilitated (of course) by the NVIDIA Studio platform. Plus perhaps a bit of demonstrating and promoting for NVIDIA Studio. \nYou also get the chance to see the entries for the Creative Challenge\, which indeed you may want to enter – there are categories for 3D/CGI\, interior design\, short films\, photography\, and digital fashion. Entrants have to be using an NVDIA product and must submit work that reflects the event’s theme\, which is just ‘Museum of the Future\, Dubai’. There will be “exciting” prizes and trophies\, plus recognition on NVIDIA’s social channels; the deadline for entries is 25 January. More details and the entry form are here. \nYou can register here to attend as a non-participating guest (limited slots available\, and it looks as though you have to be approved too: the application form includes questions like ‘How will this event benefit your career’ which will presumably be the dealbreaker).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/nvidia-studio-night-6/
LOCATION:Museum of the Future\, Trade Centre 2\, Sheikh Zayed Rd\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Competition,Design,Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260213T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180836
CREATED:20260209T123202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T143248Z
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SUMMARY:The Grand Budapest Hotel: dir Wes Anderson (2014)
DESCRIPTION:Wes Anderson at his best: outlandish humour\, artistic sensibilities\, genuine filmic expertise\, slightly kitschy … The madcap adventure is breathlessly entertaining and is graced by an excellent actors’ ensemble\, with Ralph Fiennes in particualr having a great time stretching his emotional range. \nPart of the Movies Under the Stars programme\, a weekend pop-up that features a selection of classic films screened in a unique outdoor setting at the iconic BEEAH Headquarters\, curated in collaboration with Cinema Akil. Coming next: \nStuart Little 14 February\nCosta Brava\, Lebanon 15 February
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-brand-budapest-hotel-dir-wes-anderson-2014/
LOCATION:BEEAH Headquarters\, nterchange 8\, Al Dhaid Rd\, Rodhat Al Sidir\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Film
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