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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
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SUMMARY:Alfred Basbous: Sculpting the Line
DESCRIPTION:A selection of work by a pioneering figure of modern sculpture in Lebanon\, presented in collaboration with the Alfred Basbous Foundation. \nBasbous worked across stone\, marble\, wood and bronze\, responding closely to the particular qualities of each material rather than imposing a single form upon it. The human figure was central to Basbous’s practice\, over time becoming increasingly simplified and abstracted in his work. Bodies were transformed into rounded volumes\, openings\, curves and flowing silhouettes\, allowing solid material to acquire an unexpected sense of movement and lightness. \nThis is one of three concurrent BFAF exhibitions under the title From a Shared Ground\, an homage to Lebanon that explores how artists across generations have drawn upon experiences of homeland\, displacement\, memory and belonging. \nTo 17 January. \nRight: Alfred Basbous\, Caring(1982) \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/alfred-basbous-sculpting-the-line/
LOCATION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation\, Cultural District Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Sculpture
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261017T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261017T163000
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SUMMARY:Laputa – Castle in the Sky: dir Hayao Miyazaki (1986)
DESCRIPTION:Miyazaki’s soaring adventure is a timeless story of friendship\, courage and the perils of unchecked power as Sheeta and Pazu are pursued by sky pirates and government agents seeking the crystal that unlocks the legendary floating city Laputa. \nIn Japanese\, with English subtitles. Screens as part of the Cultural Foundation’s Anime Film Week (14-18 October).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/laputa-castle-in-the-sky-dir-hayao-miyazaki-1986/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Qasr al Hosn\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Anime,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261017T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261017T220000
DTSTAMP:20260928T115215Z
CREATED:20260928T115215Z
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SUMMARY:Anime Memories
DESCRIPTION:“Both a celebration and a tribute to Japan’s globally cherished anime culture …” The Japanese trio A (violin\, cello\, piano) will be joined by singer Noristry to deliver top tunes from Japanese animation – Miyazaki classics\, Demon Slayer\, and more.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/anime-memories/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Qasr al Hosn\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261017T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261017T220000
DTSTAMP:20261003T125609Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T125609Z
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SUMMARY:Joke Hub
DESCRIPTION:A regular Mad Cat Comedy night – “Dubai’s wildest comedy show on Saturday” at “the first purpose built comedy room in the country”. The cover charge of AED 99 includes two F&B coupons.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/joke-hub-2/
LOCATION:Canopy by Hilton Dubai Al Seef\, Al Seef Street\, Umm Hurair 1\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261017T213000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261017T230000
DTSTAMP:20261003T143252Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T143252Z
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SUMMARY:One Year of Pepperoni Live
DESCRIPTION:Pepperoni Comedy Club is celebrating its first anniversary with a big-name star in Redouane Bougheraba (in French) supported by some of Dubai’s finest – Kris Fade (in English) and Nino Arial (probably in French)\, with Abz Ali and Noha Bashir hosting. This is a Dubai Comedy Festival gig.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/one-year-of-pepperoni-live/
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261017T213000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261017T230000
DTSTAMP:20261007T132514Z
CREATED:20261007T132407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T132514Z
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SUMMARY:DCFxPPC Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The penultimate night of a week of club standup for Dubai Comedy Festival (DC) at Pepperoni Comedy Club (PPC)\, mostly featuring familiar faces from the local circuit (and none the worse for that). Tonight Denise hosts a bill featuring Tudor\, Emaad\, Abz Ali\, Reem\, Laurie\, and Dinara. That looks a good session …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/dcfxppc-comedy-showcase-6/
LOCATION:Pepperoni Comedy Club\, 25 Jump Street 25h Hotel\, One Central World Trade Center\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20260913T163012Z
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SUMMARY:CLOSING TODAY MONOCHROMA 2
DESCRIPTION:You don’t see enough ceramic art outside the interiors business\, and then it just tends to be bowls; so this show by Double J Collective (“the first project based in Dubai exclusively dedicated to exhibit\, promote and sell fine craft and design creations”) in partnership with DCT Abu Dhabi is well worth encouraging. Few details\, but we’re promised that “diverse ceramic practices come together in a dialogue shaped by material\, perspective and artistic expression”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-monochroma-2/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261018T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261018T164000
DTSTAMP:20261006T081330Z
CREATED:20261006T081330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T081330Z
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SUMMARY:Kiki's Delivery Service: dir Hayao Miyazaki (1986)
DESCRIPTION:A warm coming-of-age story about independence and believing in yourself\, from Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli: 13-year-old witch leaves home with her talking cat to spend a year training in a seaside town\, where she starts a flying delivery service and learns to find her feet. \nIn Japanese\, with Arabic subtitles. Screens as part of the Cultural Foundation’s Anime Film Week (14-18 October).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/kikis-delivery-service-dir-hayao-miyazaki-1986/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Qasr al Hosn\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Anime,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261018T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261018T203000
DTSTAMP:20261006T082042Z
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SUMMARY:One Piece Film – Red: dir Gorō Taniguchi (2022)
DESCRIPTION:The 15th feature in the One Piece Film series\, based on the manga series of the same name. A new adventure begins for Luffy and his crew when mysterious pop superstar Uta unveils her identity — and launches a misguided plan for world peace … \nIn Japanese\, with subtitles. Screens as part of the Cultural Foundation’s Anime Film Week (14-18 October).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/one-piece-film-red-dir-goro-taniguchi-2022/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Qasr al Hosn\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Anime,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261018T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261018T213000
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SUMMARY:Comedy at the Speakeasy
DESCRIPTION:The Mad Cat team does the rather cool Moon Bar at the Sana Restaurant in Mina Al Salam – a great venue: quite intimate\, few distractions. Featuring surprise drop-ins\, fresh material\, and “the kind of intimate room where sitting in the front row is a decision you may come to regret”. The door price includes one drink.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/comedy-at-the-speakeasy-8/
LOCATION:Moon Bar\, Mina Al Salam\, Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261018T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261018T220000
DTSTAMP:20261002T162254Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Night Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Dubomedy’s highly successful comedy gig at Hushh in Social Distrikt. We’re promised “an evening of big laughs and great vibes with your favorite comedy tribe”; and indeed much of that seems to be the case … It’s free\, but there’s a minimum spend of one food or drink item.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sunday-night-comedy-2/
LOCATION:Social Distrikt\, The Pointe\, Palm Jumeirah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261018T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261018T213000
DTSTAMP:20261006T104602Z
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SUMMARY:Nathan Ellis: work.txt
DESCRIPTION:This is a participative play about a person in an unnamed city who has stopped working; the audience must work together to figure out why. Performed entirely by the audience\, work.txt – a sell-out show staged in nine countries in 11 languages – puts the spotlight on urban\, contemporary work culture. \nThis is part of the fifth edition of Perform Sharjah\, Sharjah Art Foundation’s season of curated performances that serve as an engaging space for exploring\, remembering and imagining – “treating the body as a site of artistic inquiry\, the programme shifts fluidly between intimate reflection and collective experience”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/nathan-ellis-work-txt-2019/
LOCATION:Poetry House\, Al Arouba St\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261018T213000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261018T230000
DTSTAMP:20261007T132822Z
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SUMMARY:DCFxPPC Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The final night in this week of club standup for Dubai Comedy Festival. Tonight should be good: Denise hosts\, and all three visiting headliners are on the bill (Reem Edan\, Laurie Douglas\, Dinara Kerey) along with Tudor and Anand Raman.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/dcfxppc-comedy-showcase-7/
LOCATION:Pepperoni Comedy Club\, 25 Jump Street 25h Hotel\, One Central World Trade Center\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261020T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261020T220000
DTSTAMP:20260928T140101Z
CREATED:20260928T140016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T140101Z
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SUMMARY:Cineolio’s Cinenights
DESCRIPTION:Founded by Emirati filmmaker and curator Nawaf Al Janahi in 2020\, Cineolio exists to promote short films and expand their audience reach internationally. Its Cinenights screening series presents a diverse selection of short films on the big screen\, celebrating cinematic togetherness and promoting intellectual and cultural exchange. \nOn Tuesday\, October 20\, Cineolio’s Cinenights returns with an international selection of five short films\, curated and moderated by Emirati filmmaker Nawaf Al Janahi. Founded by Al Janahi in 2020\, Cineolio promotes short films and works to expand their international audience reach. \nThe evening includes Aspis\, an Italian documentary about a viper emerging from hibernation; Long Trip\, a Belgian-Iraqi drama about a young man’s decision over his father’s burial; Moderator\, a US drama based on anonymous accounts from social media content moderators; Puquio\, set in Peru and centered on a 99-year-old woman’s memories and hopes for reunion; and Tsutsue\, a French-Ghanaian drama about two brothers living near a landfill that spills into the ocean. The screening will be followed by an open audience discussion moderated by Al Janahi. \nThe screenings tonight will be followed by a discussion led by Nawaf Al Janahi. The films: \nAspis dir Antonio Romagnoli (2025\, Italy: 15 min) \nIn the midst of untouched nature\, free from any human trace\, a viper awakens from hibernation. Every year\, it resumes its life cycle without remembering the previous one. But something changes\, and a new awareness emerges … \nLong Trip dir Ali Kadhum (2021\, Belgium/Iraq: 13 min) \nAfter the death of his father\, a young man must make a fundamental decision to either cremate the body or return it to be buried in his birth country as tradition subscribes. … \nModerator dir Eli Staub (2024\, USA: 15 min) \nThe harrowing day in the life of a social media content moderator – based on true\, anonymous accounts … \nPuquio dir Samantha Avila (2024\, Peru: 14 min) \nAn old woman reflects on the life she built after being abandoned by her son during the Shining Path terrorist attacks in Peru. She’s spent decades selling her dreams as stories\, hoping they will bring her family back on her 100th birthday … \nTsutsue dir Amartei Armar (2022\, Ghana/France: 16 min – still below) \nIn a small Ghanaian town at the edge of a large landfill site that spills into the ocean\, two sons of a fisherman struggle to cope with loss of their eldest brother who drowned during a fishing expedition …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cineolios-cinenights/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261020T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261020T220000
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SUMMARY:Fridge Concert Series 50: Salalem | Wetgrass
DESCRIPTION:Salalem have been part of Egypt’s independent music scene for 20 years; the Fridge says “their music sits somewhere between poetic songwriting and the direct emotional honesty of a conversation with friends”. Wetgrass moves between indie\, pop and rock …  Advance purchase tickets are discounted to AED 70.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/fridge-concert-series-50-salalem-wetgrass/
LOCATION:The Fridge Warehouse\, Warehouse 5\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261020T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261020T220000
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SUMMARY:The Comedy Lab @ Easy Tiger
DESCRIPTION:Mad Cat’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-3/
LOCATION:Al Ain Palace Hotel\, Corniche Road\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261021T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261021T203000
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SUMMARY:SCHLiNGEL Abu Dhabi: day one
DESCRIPTION:SCHLiNGEL is an international film festival for children that has been running since 1996 in Chemnitz\, Germany\, showcasing the most exciting new productions for young people. This year’s Abu Dhabi edition\, the third\, runs on 21\, 23 and 24 October. The opening film for Friday 21 Oct is … \nA Butterfly’s Heart dir Inesa Kurklietytė (2023) \nThis delicately-rendered coming-of-age narrative from Lithuania explores friendship\, acceptance\, courage and the importance of embracing one’s uniqueness. It follows a 10-year-old boy and budding entomologist named Juozapas\, a sensitive soul who lives a sheltered and solitary life; while other children spend their days together\, he devotes his time to his passion for insects and butterflies. Inside an abandoned mansion\, he has created a remarkable world of his own filled with colourful beetles\, crickets and delicate butterflies. Can Rugile\, the fearless new girl in town\, help Juozapas gain courage and acceptance to overcome exclusion and the insensitivity of the people around them? \nThis film also screens on 23 October at 4pm. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/schlingel-abu-dhabi-day-one/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Family/kids,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261021T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261021T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T164949Z
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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.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/wednesday-night-impro-maestro-4/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
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SUMMARY:Sharjah Animation and Comics Conference
DESCRIPTION:The fourth edition of SACC returns to Aljada from 22-25 October with more than 150 activities – masterclasses\, workshops\, seminars\, talks and “hands-on experiences”. \nThere are separate programmes for Animation and Comics\, which rather begs the question of why the two have been rammed into the same schedule. The PR bumf says bringing the two programmes together “will allow participants to explore connections between animation and comics\, including character development\, visual storytelling\, adaptation\, publishing\, physical design and digital formats”\, but there are some obvious scheduling collisions … \nThe Animation stream is rather better developed\, exploring the craft and industry behind development and production for feature-length and short films and TV series; there will be masterclasses and workshops on writing\, drawing\, storyboarding\, character performance\, movement\, traditional and digital animation\, stop-motion\, dubbing\, and voice acting. Participants can also explore how physical performance and motion capture are translated into digital characters and how emerging technologies are being used in animation workflows. And industry sessions will look at issues like financing\, co-production\, international collaboration and distribution. \nThe Comics programme will enable participants can develop their skills in drawing\, cartooning\, character and world development\, visual storytelling and writing\, while exploring how comic ideas can be adapted across different formats. Sessions will also examine connections between comics and animation\, film\, CGI and physical character design. Publishing\, representation and international opportunities will feature alongside the business of comics and collectables. \nThe agenda for talks and workshops is pretty impressive\, with lots of practical experience and hard advice on offer along with some debating issues (like ‘Are we training animators for the real world?’). Elsewhere and new for this year are a meet-the-creators Artist Alley\, arcade and esports plus a board games area\, a cosplay competition\, card trading\, and DIY dubbing. And evening concerts will deliver music from Disney\, anime and other potentially relevant scores. \nEarly-bird passes may still be available. Otherwise you’ll pay full price: \n⚫ Four-day pass AED 450 (students AED 175)\n⚫ Business pass AED 750 (adds “exclusive business networking”)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sharjah-animation-and-comics-conference/
LOCATION:Aljada\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Animation,Comic art,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261022T193000
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SUMMARY:UAENO: Romantic Masters
DESCRIPTION:The UAE National Orchestra continues its active schedule with a good-looking programme of contrasting music from three great Romantic composers – lively melodies from Rossini in the overture to The Barber of Seville\, technical virtuosity and expressive range in Mendelssohn’s violin concerto (with Hungarian violinist Júlia Pusker making her UAENO debut as the soloist)\, and the richness of a full Brahms symphony. Umberto Clerici conducts. \nThe programme: \nRossini: Overture to The Barber of Seville\nMendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor\nBrahms: Symphony No.2
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/uaeno-romantic-masters/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261022T194500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261022T220000
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SUMMARY:Un Air de Famille
DESCRIPTION:Dubai’s long-established bastion of Francophone theatre\, Culture Emulsion\, looks like it has picked another winner with this French comedy – the play by Agnès Jaoui and Jean-Pierre Bacri was a great success in 1994\, and it was made into an equally successful film a couple of years later. And it is very funny\, a sharp and blackish comedy about the ties that unite (and sometimes suffocate). Every Friday the Mesnards gather at the family café before going to dinner; but for this night the unspoken tensions and buried frustrations are revealed. There’s a second performance tomorrow (23 October).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/un-air-de-famille/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261022T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261022T220000
DTSTAMP:20261003T124952Z
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SUMMARY:The Comedy Lab
DESCRIPTION:Mad Cat Comedy’s regular Thursday stop in Silicon Oasis promises “insane laughs every week”.  The door price of AED 99 includes one drink and popcorn.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-comedy-lab-22/
LOCATION:Radisson Red\, Dubai Digital Park\, Dubai Silicon Oasis\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261023T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261023T173000
DTSTAMP:20261006T085953Z
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SUMMARY:SCHLiNGEL Abu Dhabi: day two
DESCRIPTION:SCHLiNGEL is an international film festival for children that has been running since 1996 in Chemnitz\, Germany\, showcasing the most exciting new productions for young people. The  film for 23 Oct is a reprise: \nA Butterfly’s Heart dir Inesa Kurklietytė (2023) \nThis delicately-rendered coming-of-age narrative from Lithuania explores friendship\, acceptance\, courage and the importance of embracing one’s uniqueness. It follows a 10-year-old boy and budding entomologist named Juozapas\, a sensitive soul who lives a sheltered and solitary life; while other children spend their days together\, he devotes his time to his passion for insects and butterflies. Inside an abandoned mansion\, he has created a remarkable world of his own filled with colourful beetles\, crickets and delicate butterflies. Can Rugile\, the fearless new girl in town\, help Juozapas gain courage and acceptance to overcome exclusion and the insensitivity of the people around them? \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/schlingel-abu-dhabi-day-two-2-2/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Family/kids,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261023T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261023T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T144519Z
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SUMMARY:Joke Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Pepp’s regular early-evening showcase of Dubai’s local comedy talent\, always with four standups on stage.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/joke-jam-5/
LOCATION:Pepperoni Comedy Club\, 25 Jump Street 25h Hotel\, One Central World Trade Center\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261023T194500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261023T220000
DTSTAMP:20261003T122038Z
CREATED:20261003T121913Z
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SUMMARY:Un Air de Famille
DESCRIPTION:Second performance of this Francophone comedy by Agnès Jaoui and Jean-Pierre Bacri . Every Friday the Mesnards gather at the family café before going to dinner; but for this night the unspoken tensions and buried frustrations are revealed … SOLD OUT but there may be returns.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/un-air-de-famille-2/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261023T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261023T210000
DTSTAMP:20261003T132106Z
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SUMMARY:Rhythms of Africa: Djembe & Kora
DESCRIPTION:“An evening of music\, rhythm and discovery” – a live performance featuring the harp-like djembe and the kora drum\, traditional instruments of West Africa. We haven’t been told who will be playing\, but the price does include a preliminary aperitif at 7.30 …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/rhythms-of-africa-djembe-kora/
LOCATION:Alliance Française Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261023T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261023T220000
DTSTAMP:20261003T125356Z
CREATED:20261003T125356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T125356Z
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SUMMARY:Politically Incorrect Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Mad Cat Comedy’s regular standup night at Xandros in Signature 1 Hotel\, TECOM. The cover charge of AED 80 includes one drink.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/politically-incorrect-comedy-3/
LOCATION:Xandros\, Singature 1 Hotel\, Barsha Heights\, Dubai
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261023T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261023T220000
DTSTAMP:20261003T145342Z
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SUMMARY:Johnague Show
DESCRIPTION:From the awkward moments of everyday life to the unexpected twists that everyone can relate to\, John Ague delivers an energetic performance packed with great storytelling and clever punchlines.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/johnague-show/
LOCATION:Pepperoni Comedy Club\, 25 Jump Street 25h Hotel\, One Central World Trade Center\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20261006T092105Z
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SUMMARY:SCHLiNGEL Abu Dhabi: day three
DESCRIPTION:SCHLiNGEL is an international film festival for children that has been running since 1996 in Germany\, showcasing the most exciting new productions for young people. This is the main event of SCHLiNGEL Abu Dhabi\, a day of screenings each of which is charged separately: \n10.45am Best of SCHLiNGEL Shorts AED 25 \nA lovingly curated selection of award-winning and internationally acclaimed wordless short films for young audiences: \nWriting Home A young bark beetle loses her home in a forest fire and becomes separated from her family. As she journeys through the human world\, she learns to face new challenges with courage … \nMaster Painter iiiiiiiif The creative octopus iiiiiiiif loves painting with ink in his studio. Then the lights suddenly go out\, his world is turned upside down and he must find new ways to express his creativity. \nWolfie An illustrator finds an ink blot unexpectedly brings a little wolf to life\, and she discovers that mistakes can sometimes lead to the most wonderful surprises. \nHouse Trap When a mouse steals the final piece of a puzzle\, a chaotic chase begins that ultimately brings a family closer together. A humorous story about togetherness and teamwork. \nThe Little One and the Giant A small mouse wanders through what seems to be a deserted world in search of life – and meets a giant. Friendship can often appear where it is least expected. \nFirst Flight Three young birds are about to take their very first flight. But then a group of frogs starts an unexpected show of their own\, andthe big moment turns into a lively and hilarious adventure. \nPingu & Bear Pingu and Bear share a big dream: they want to fly. Together\, the two friends embark on a fast-paced adventure where friendship\, courage\, and teamwork take centre stage. \n3.45pm Akiko\, the Flying Ape: dir Veit Helmer (2024) AED 25 \nA heartwarming tale of friendship\, courage\, solidarity\, and the importance of nature and belonging. Young Akiko the monkey lives happily enough in the zoo but when he learns it’s not the family’s true home he sets out to find his relatives in the forest so they can help free the animals still living in captivity. Along the way\, he meets a variety of animal companions who support him in overcoming challenges and pursuing his dreams. \n6.45pm Rock My Heart: dir Hanno Olderdissen (2017)  AED 25 \nAn adventurous teen with a heart defect bonds with an unruly stallion\, giving her renewed courage and a fresh outlook on life. She trains to compete as an amateur jockey in what will be a life-threatening race … A powerful story about resilience\, believing in oneself\, and finding the strength to pursue one’s dreams despite adversity. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/schlingel-abu-dhabi-day-three/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Family/kids,Film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
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SUMMARY:CLOSING TODAY Private World
DESCRIPTION:A group show for Lulua Alyahya\, Rami Farook\, Sohrab Hura\, and Khaled Jarada that promises to take the viewer into “intimate\, elusive worlds … Modest in scale\, [the works] invite a form of looking that is closer and more inward\, creating encounters that feel private rather than public”. The gallery goes on: “Many of the works evoke states of solitude\, seclusion and inward attention. They seem to exist apart from the demands of the outside world\, creating spaces for reflection\, imagination and feeling. Across the exhibition\, intimacy takes different forms: through personal observation\, fragments and fleeting moments\, relationships and lived experience\, or through atmospheric and psychologically charged spaces …”
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/closing-today-private-world/
LOCATION:Green Art Gallery\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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