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SUMMARY:Ladies of Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, ToDA transforms into a jazz venue for live performance accompanied by a 360° immersive show: this time it’s Christine & her band\, an all-female ensemble that “explores the full spectrum of jazz\, trip-hop and funk with unmatched skill” in a 90-minute set.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/ladies-of-jazz/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231027T200000
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SUMMARY:Global Notes: Linus Roth & Boris Kusnezow
DESCRIPTION:This is the gala opening performance for the Global Notes Series from Dubai Opera in collaboration with Encore Performing Arts. Global Notes is a new recital/concert programme “dedicated to celebrating the vibrant tapestry of cultural diversity and supporting young musicians from around the world”; we think in essence this means an opportunity to hear some excellent musicians in a relatively intimate setting\, though the phrase “gala opening” suggests it won’t be exactly informal … The ticket price includes a drink\, incidentally. \nLinus Roth\, who plays the 1703 Dancla Stradivarius on loan from Landesbank Baden-Württemberg\, is noted for his stylistic knowledge (as well as his performances as a soloist and chamber musician he is also an academic teacher of music and has been artistic director of music festivals) and his charismatic personality. For Linus’s Dubai debut we’re promised a programme of pieces from Brahms to Bartók that highlight his virtuosity and dynamic musicality. \nAccompanying him is one of the most sought-after collaborative pianists of his generation.\, Boris Kusnezow.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/global-notes-linus-roth-boris-kusnezow/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera Studio\, Downtown Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Recital
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231029
DTSTAMP:20260418T074411
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SUMMARY:Mayar Obeido: Mutual Change
DESCRIPTION:Over the last year\, the Dubai-based Syrian artist has produced a large body of work that explores the interconnectedness of everyday life. Interested in the concept of change and the visual possibilities of documenting this process\, Obeido’s work considers how the passage of time can alter an object’s appearance and physical state; as the monotony of daily routines causes us to interact and pay attention to the spaces and things that form reality\, the artist encourages a deeper look into how we experience everyday objects as a means of understanding consciousness. \nWhereas figurative painting and drawing are typically understood as snapshots of a time and place\, Obeido reimagines the compositional space as a site where images seem to evolve in real time. He achieves this sense of continuous motion by first covering his canvases with collaged newspapers that serve as a sort of timestamp\, establishing context. Using charcoal\, he then draws his riotous scenes over these textured surfaces. The paintings are finished with atmospheric washes of acrylic paint that bring these disparate layers together while illuminating his darkened scenes. \nTo 30 November. \nAbove: Mayar Obeido\, Apple Observer 2 (2023)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/mayar-obeido-mutual-change/
LOCATION:Fann à Porter\, The Workshop\, Villa 45\, St. 23b\, off Al Wasl Road (opposite Box Park)\, Jumeirah 2\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231029
DTSTAMP:20260418T074411
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T124216Z
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SUMMARY:RAUXA CIA: The Crisis of Imagination
DESCRIPTION:Three more performances for this one-hour show that is “touching\, absurd\, and profoundly sincere … Its multi-layered storytelling resonates with universal themes of kids’ imagination\, wordless storytelling\, simplicity\, and humor that transcend language barriers”. RAUXA CIA\, a performance duo from Spain\, combines modern circus art and theatre in this story of two adults suddenly regaining their childhood imagination – “for a fleeting moment they find themselves in a world where anything is possible\,” says the blurb. “It’s only when this magical world disappears they realize that the delicate boundary between reality and imagination is defined solely by one’s perspective.” \nThe shows are at 2pm\, 5pm and 8pm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/rauxa-cia-the-crisis-of-imagination-2/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Circus,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231028T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231028T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074411
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SUMMARY:Foragers: dir Jumana Manna (2022)
DESCRIPTION:Shot in the Golan Heights\, the Galilee and Jerusalem\, the film employs fiction\, documentary and archival footage to capture the joy and knowledge embodied in the traditions of foraging for wild edible plants alongside the foragers’ resilience in the face of of Israeli nature protection laws which have no respect for these customs. \nThis screens in 421’s four-day Palestinian Cinema Days\, a programme presented in collaboration with Reel Palestine and Cinema Akil that champions independent and alternative cinema for the stories\, heritage\, and identity of the Palestinian people. \nScreenings take place in 421’s outdoor plaza from 7pm on; films include subtitles in English and Arabic where applicable. \nAll proceeds go to Emirates Red Crescent’s Tarahum – for Gaza campaign. Admission is free with preregistration via the website and a receipt for a donation via Emirates Red Crescent’s payment link (the recommended donation is AED 50). \nIn-kind donations can also be dropped off at 421 throughout the film days from 10am to 9pm. Check this link for the sort of things that are needed. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/foragers-dir-jumana-manna-2022-2/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231028T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231028T210000
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SUMMARY:Between Heaven and Earth: dir Najwa Najjar (2019)
DESCRIPTION:Salma and Tamer have been married for the past five years and living in the Palestinian Territory. As Tamer is given a three-day permit to cross the Israeli checkpoint to file for divorce in the courts of Nazareth\, the couple find out a secret that will turn everything upside down. Will the secret mend broken hearts and tortured minds\, and help forgive betrayals? \nThis screens in 421’s four-day Palestinian Cinema Days\, a programme presented in collaboration with Reel Palestine and Cinema Akil that champions independent and alternative cinema for the stories\, heritage\, and identity of the Palestinian people. \nScreenings take place in 421’s outdoor plaza from 7pm on; films include subtitles in English and Arabic where applicable. \nAll proceeds go to Emirates Red Crescent’s Tarahum – for Gaza campaign. Admission is free with preregistration via the website and a receipt for a donation via Emirates Red Crescent’s payment link (the recommended donation is AED 50). \nIn-kind donations can also be dropped off at 421 throughout the film days from 10am to 9pm. Check this link for the sort of things that are needed. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/between-heaven-and-earth-dir-najwa-najjar-2019/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231028T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231028T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074411
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SUMMARY:Rooftop Junior Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:A junior edition of the Middle East’s longest-running open mic event for spoken word artists\, poets\, and musicians presenting original material. Sign up by emailing info@rooftoprhythms.org.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/rooftop-junior-open-mic/
LOCATION:Marketplace\, NYUAD Campus\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Open mic,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231028T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231028T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074411
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SUMMARY:Kenny Garrett: Sounds from the Ancestors
DESCRIPTION:One of modern jazz’s most influential living masters recently released an album titled Sounds from the Ancestors. “The concept initially was about trying to get some of the musical sounds that I remembered as a kid growing up – sounds that lift your spirit from people like John Coltrane\, Aretha Franklin\, Marvin Gaye\, and the spiritual side of the church\,” says Garrett. “When I started to think about them\, I realised it was the spirit from my ancestors.” \nThe result is clearly based in the rich jazz\, R&B\, and gospel history of his hometown of Detroit\, but also reflects a modern cosmopolitan vibe – notably music from France\, Cuba\, Nigeria and Guadeloupe. Miles Davis’ On The Corner is cited as an influence\, but mostly for its inventive approach towards extending the jazz vocabulary; Garrett is offering music that is much more melodic and sits comfortably within the modern jazz tradition. \nShould be a good evening.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/kenny-garrett-sounds-from-the-ancestors/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Concert,Jazz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231030
DTSTAMP:20260418T074411
CREATED:20230926T145638Z
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SUMMARY:Lubaina Himid and Magda Stawarska: Plaited Time / Deep Water
DESCRIPTION:Lubaina Himid’s first exhibition in the region is something of a coup for Sharjah Art Foundation. Developed over several years\, it has been conceived together with Magda Stawarska\, who is internationally renowned for her practice of ‘inner listening’—a collaborative process of listening to cities. The results of their intimate encounters unfold across multiple media\, such as in the four new commissions presented within the exhibition. \nPlaited Time / Deep Water is imagined in dialogue with Sharjah’s architecture\, its soundscapes\, and the feelings evoked by its proximity to the sea. At the heart of the show is a newly imagined presentation of Zanzibar (1998–2023)\, a series of paintings by Himid situated within a distinct architecture and sonic installation created by Stawarska; in the series\, life-long journeys of return are presented as a sensorial encounter for visitors who are invited to listen and experience memory unfolding. Across the galleries\, daily ritual is explored alongside the artists’ continued engagement with language and its potential embodiment. In Plaited Time / Deep Water\, the personal archive finds its rejoinder in Sharjah’s changing light through lyric\, voice and song. \nThe exhibition is curated by Dr Omar Kholeif\, Sharjah Art Foundation’s Director of Collections and Senior Curator. “In Plaited Time / Deep Water\, the personal archive finds its rejoinder in Sharjah’s changing light through lyric\, voice and song. The results of Lubaina’s and Magda’s encounters can be experienced across multiple media in this exhibition\, as the artists use painting\, poetry\, language and sound to unfold their own histories and memories\, as well as those held within Sharjah\,” said Dr Kholeif. \nAbive: Lubaina Himid\, In Your Dreams (2021/2022)\n \nTo 28 January.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/lubaina-himid-and-magda-stawarska-plaited-time-deep-water/
LOCATION:Sharjah Arts Foundation\, Arts Square\, Al Shuweiheen\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231029T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074411
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T141316Z
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SUMMARY:Future Talks X Calligraphy Biennale | Artist Mattar Bin Lahej
DESCRIPTION:Mattar Bin Lahej on the Museum of the Future as a public art masterpiece. He’s the calligraphic artist who created the museum’s distinctive facade; this talk aims to deliver an insight into its art\, technology and positioning\, how it transcends traditional architectural boundaries and assumes the role of public art within the cityscape. Presented by Museum of the Future as a contribution to Dubai Culture’s ongoing Calligraphy Biennale. \nIt’s free\, but in the Museum’s Auditorium; we think this means you’ll have to pay for general admission (AED 149).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/future-talks-x-calligraphy-biennale-artist-mattar-bin-lahej/
LOCATION:Museum of the Future\, Trade Centre 2\, Sheikh Zayed Rd\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Calligraphy,Panel discussion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231029T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231029T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074411
CREATED:20231003T104908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T104908Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Special: Horrible Bosses
DESCRIPTION:First of three consecutive nights of scares\, laughter and payback\, one of the Courtyard’s most successful improv innovations. The audience gets to share stories of Horrible Bosses\, and the team acts out some sweet revenge for you. Come dressed up – most scary outfit wins free popcorn!
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/halloween-special-horrible-bosses-2/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231031
DTSTAMP:20260418T074411
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SUMMARY:Nabil Nahas: Tethys
DESCRIPTION:After months of renovations\, Lawrie Shabibi is reopening with a show by the pioneering Lebanese American artist Nabil Nahas — who was actually the first artist Lawrie Shabibi exhibited\, back in 2011. \nNahas looks like a great choice. Noted as a master of colour\, texture and atmosphere\, Nahas takes his inspiration from a diverse range of influences – especially nature\, and the geometric and chromatic qualities of Arabic art. His best known series are his thickly encrusted starfish and fractal paintings\, built up by layer upon layer of acrylic mixed with pumice and finished in vivid colours; and his landscapes\, expressive portraits of cedars\, olive trees and palms that reconnect him with the places of his childhood. \nTo 5 January. \nAbove: Nabil Nahas\, Untitled (2023) \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/nabil-nahas/
LOCATION:Lawrie Shabibi\, Unit 21\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231030T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231030T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074411
CREATED:20231003T105212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T105212Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Special: Horrible Bosses
DESCRIPTION:Second of three consecutive nights of scares\, laughter and payback\, one of the Courtyard’s most successful improv innovations. The audience gets to share stories of Horrible Bosses\, and the team acts out some sweet revenge for you. Come dressed up – most scary outfit wins free popcorn!
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/halloween-special-horrible-bosses-4/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231031T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231031T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074411
CREATED:20231003T105313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T105313Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Special: Horrible Bosses
DESCRIPTION:Last (and scariest?) of three consecutive nights of scares\, laughter and payback\, one of the Courtyard’s most successful improv innovations. The audience gets to share stories of Horrible Bosses\, and the team acts out some sweet revenge for you. Come dressed up – most scary outfit wins free popcorn!
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/halloween-special-horrible-bosses-5/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
GEO:25.177696;55.2504958
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231113
DTSTAMP:20260418T074411
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SUMMARY:Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF)
DESCRIPTION:The 42nd edition of SIBF promises to be the fair’s biggest edition ever\, claiming to show more than 1.5 million titles by 2\,000 publishing houses representing 108 different countries. There will also be a packed 12-day agenda of 1\,700 activities in total. Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri\, CEO of the organiser\, Sharjah Books Authority\, said that Sharjah has become a silk road for publishers worldwide – “a hub that connects the East and West”. \nFor the average book-loving visitor\, highlights include book signings with around 600 authors from around the world (among them star names like Wole Soyinka\, Malcolm Gladwell\, and Kareena Kapoor); more than 900 workshops for adults and children\, including creative writing; and a focus on support for disabilities\, including a signing workshop and the announcement of the ABC International Excellence Award for Accessible Publishing. \nThere’s also a three-day Thriller Fest show-within-the-show (8-10 November) organised in partnership with Thriller Festival NY and bringing a collection of best-selling English-language authors to Sharjah. \nSIBF runs 1 to 12 November\, open daily 10am to 10pm (Fridays 4pm to 11pm). \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sharjah-international-book-fair-sibf/
LOCATION:Expo Centre Sharjah\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Book Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231101T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231101T233000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074411
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SUMMARY:Bastille
DESCRIPTION:It’s ten years since Bastille’s smash hit debut album Bad Blood was released\, since when the band’s characteristic blend of cinematic\, melancholic pop has turned them into global stars. So do they still sound as good\, or indeed as relevant? This Coca Cola Arena gig should be the chance to find out …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/bastille/
LOCATION:Coca-Cola Arena\, City Walk\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231102T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074411
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T102429Z
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SUMMARY:Al Quoz Creative Entrepreneurship Forum: day one
DESCRIPTION:It’s a pleasure to see the creative industries treated as an identifiable business path for entrepreneurs with its own special issues\, culture and needs. This two-day event\, an initiative of Al Quoz Creative Zone and Dubai Culture\, looks like a decent first step; there’s obviously some self-promotion from businesses looking for business\, but in general it’s a fast-paced blend of workshops\, actionable guidance and networking opportunities – plus a live pitching competition on day two\, always nerve-wracking for the participants and great fun (occasionally eye-opening) for the audience. \nAs well as the timed sessions there will be ‘support stations’ (which we assume to mean ‘manned booths’) from  \n\nLinkedIn Learning\nMakeWorks\nZoho\nLets Work\nDubai SME\nDubai Economy\nHayi\nWasl\nCommercial Bank of Dubai\n\nIt’s all free\, but obviously there will be restrictions on space so get in quick … The workshops also require separate registration: check the website. \n\nDay One schedule: \n10:00 – 11:00 Workshop The Business Blueprint Creative Entrepreneurs Wish They Knew Sooner \nThink Media Labs outlines how creative businesses can implement and run core business elements  \n10:00 – 11:00 Workshop Elevate Your Presence as a Creator on LinkedIn \nTips and advice from LinkedIn  \n11:00 – 12:00 Panel From Placemaking to Creative Making \nCreative entrepreneurship at an ecosystem level. Panel: Lisa Ball-Lechgar (deputy director of Tashkeel); Ben McGregor (Senior VP of Investment & Leasing at ICD Brookfield Place); Leen Sadder (Director of Community at ATÖLYE). Moderator: Rashed Al Mulla (founder\, Mabnai) \n11:00 – 13:00 Workshop Brand Sprint for Entrepreneurs \nThree hours with Ideation Labs to learn about the Brand Sprint methodology for creating brand identity\, values and personality for an organization \n11:00 – 12:00 Storytelling Journalism in Arts and Culture \nThe nuances of arts and culture writing and journalism with Maan Jalal from The National \n12:00 – 13:00 Workshop Designing Authentic Experience in the age of AI and ChatGPT \nHow to harness AI’s potential while maintaining authenticity in service design and digital experiences. Learn ethical considerations and practical strategies with Human Centered Design \n12:00 – 13:00 Gamified Networking Drop-in networking session \nGuided self assessment with Ikra intended to foster collaborations\, empower entrepreneurs and stakeholders in the creative ecosystem\, and kickstart meaningful dialogues \n14:00 – 15:00 Panel Dubai Success Stories \nHow Dubai’s cultural and economic landscape has played a role in fostering creative entrepreneurship. Panel: Big Hass (host of Saudi Arabia’s first and only FM hip-hop radio show\, founder of Re-Volt Blog and Re-Volt Magazine); Samer Hamadeh (founder of Big Mouth Concepts); Rachael Brown (Co-founder and Creative Director of Capsule Arts) \n14:00 – 15:00 Workshop Curb Your Enthusiasm \nCollaborate with Dubai Design Lab designers to craft a research plan to kickstart an open dialogue with your audience (best suited for participants with early-stage business ideas) \n14:00 – 15:00 Micro-mentorship One-on-one Consultations \nBrief one-on-one business guidance and advice sessions with Dubai branding agency Yellow; MakeWorks UAE for materials and production options; Alserkal Arts Foundation to review your creative portfolio \n15:00 – 16:00 Gamified Networking Drop-in networking session \nAs above \n15:00 – 15:30 Zoho workshop Drop-in session \nWith Zoho\, maker of business software and web based tools \n15:00 – 16:00 Keynote Five Things I’ve Learned About Building a Design Business in Dubai \nPallavi Dean founded her very successful design firm Roar in 2013 and should have much to say about the practicalities \n16:00 – 17:00 Workshop How to Get Your First 1\,000 Clients \nActionable insights to kickstart your startup\, art project\, YouTube channel\, or business from Buildspace \n16:00 – 17:00 Micro-mentorship One-on-one Consultations \nBrief one-on-one business guidance and advice sessions with Dubai restaurant group Zest; business consultancy Twig; business events specialist Informa Connect \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/al-quoz-creative-entrepreneurship-forum-day-one/
LOCATION:Warehouse 1\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Creative Industries
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231102T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231102T200000
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SUMMARY:Curators Talk | Suheyla Takesh
DESCRIPTION:The first in a new series presented by The NYUAD Art Gallery\, in which curators working in the UAE and beyond discuss their approaches to curatorial practice. The aim is to survey the various individual positions and institutional models at work today\, offering a public arena to discuss questions that pertain to exhibition-making\, critical thinking\, artistic collaboration\, and beyond. \nFirst up is Suheyla Takesh\, currently a fellow at the al Mawrid Arab Center for the Study of Art and chief curator at the Barjeel Art Foundation collection in Sharjah. She’ll discuss her work with the Barjeel collection as a case study to investigate the phases of a collection’s evolution: what factors influenced its transformation? And what is the role of a private art collection like the Barjeel in the UAE’s wider cultural ecosystem? \nThis talk is presented in collaboration with al Mawrid. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/curators-talk-suheyla-takesh/
LOCATION:NYUAD Art Gallery\, Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Curating,Talk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231104
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SUMMARY:Authentic Flamenco Abu Dhabi
DESCRIPTION:After success in different cities around the world\, this showcase production created by the award-winning dancer and choreographer Amador Rojas for the Royal Opera of Madrid – claimed to be “the most important performing arts institution in Spain” – is coming to the Emirates\, with a couple of nights in Abu Dhabi this week followed by two in Dubai. This compilation of traditional flamenco features Paula Rodríguez\, a noted artist with a complete education in classical\, contemporary and flamenco dance; for Authentic Flamenco she is joined on stage by other noted performers – dancer José El Escarpín\, Ángel Flores and Antonio Jiménez (guitars)\, and Jonathan Reyes and José Del Calli (singers). \nThe show is quite short\, coming in at 65 minutes or so\, and there are performances at 5.30 and 8.30pm on 3 and 4 November.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/authentic-flamenco-abu-dhabi/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Flamenco
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231103T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074411
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SUMMARY:Al Quoz Creative Entrepreneurship Forum: day two
DESCRIPTION:The second day of this initiative of Al Quoz Creative Zone and Dubai Culture. It’s free\, but obviously there will be restrictions on space so get in quick … The workshops also require separate registration: check the website. \n\nDay Two schedule: \n10:00 – 11:00 Workshop Building Creative Leadership through Improv \nExplore and develop essential leadership skills using principles and practices of improvisational theatre with Bloom \n10:00 – 12:00 Workshop EY Business Clinic \nA structured speed dating format with EY (aka Ernst & Young) experts offering actionable business guidance \n10:30 – 11:30 Panel Cultural Fluency and Community-Powered Business \nExploring how entrepreneurs can develop and enhance their cultural fluency to effectively engage with diverse customer segments. Panel: Richie Nainaney (Co-Founder\, Co-CEO\, Design Director of Orikami Labs); Mohammed Kazim (Tamashee); Dr Azra (entrepreneur\, artist and designer of Azra Henna); Sara Alarif (Founder and Executive Creative Director of Two Thirds) \n11:00 – 12:00 Micro-mentorship: Drop-in 1-on-1 consultations \nBrief one-on-one business guidance and advice sessions with Dubai branding agency Yellow; MakeWorks UAE for materials and production options; Alserkal Arts Foundation to review your creative portfolio \n11:00 – 12:00 Workshop Pitching 101 \nA pitching workshop with Venture Souq designed exclusively for creative businesses \n13:00 – 14:00 Gamified Networking Drop-in networking session \nGuided self assessment with Ikra intended to foster collaborations\, empower entrepreneurs and stakeholders in the creative ecosystem\, and kickstart meaningful dialogues \n12:00 – 13:00 Live Pitch Competition Al Quoz Creative Entrepreneurship Competition \nJudging Panel: Issa Aghabi\, Eddy Farhat\, Rafi Dikranian\, Mohammed Kazim\, Nez Gebreel \n13:00 – 13:30 Zoho Workshop Drop-in session \nWith Zoho\, maker of business software and web based tools \n13:00 – 14:00 Gamified Networking Drop-in networking session \nAs above \n14:00 – 15:00 Keynote Hani Asfour \nAssociate Dean at Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI) \n15:00 – 15:30 Pitch Award Al Quoz Creative Entrepreneurship Competition \n15:00 – 16:00 Workshop Design Your Ideal Startup Culture \n“Change the culture\, change the world\,” said Seth Godin. FSC3 Organisational Development on how to create a culture that will help your startup thrive.  \n15:30 – 16:30 Panel The Creative Investor \nHow entrepreneurs can communicate effectively with potential investors who may have limited exposure to the creative industry. Panel: Hashem Montasser (co-founder of The Lighthouse restaurant group); Eddy Farhat (Executive Director at e& capital); Joanne Bassoul (Finance and Operations Director at the Greenhouse); \n16:00 – 17:00 Micro-mentorship Drop-in 1-on-1 consultations \nBrief one-on-one business guidance and advice sessions with Dubai restaurant group Zest; business consultancy Twig; business events specialist Informa Connect \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/al-quoz-creative-entrepreneurship-forum-day-two/
LOCATION:Warehouse 1\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Creative Industries
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231103T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074411
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SUMMARY:Every Brilliant Thing
DESCRIPTION:As his mother battles chronic depression\, a child creates a list of every thing they can think of that makes life worth living. As the child grows\, so does the list. Looking back on a life of ups and downs\, the man takes the audience on an inspiring journey that celebrates finding joy in the mundane and being grateful for the simple pleasures hiding all around us. \nAt once intimate and interactive\, this touching\, funny\, and uplifting play (originally seen at the Junction earlier this year) chronicles life’s small joys and reveals the lengths to which we will go for those we love. The Guardian called it “one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see about depression – and possibly one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see\, full stop”. Written by the English playwright/director Duncan Macmillan with actor/writer/comedian Johnny Donahoe\, it sold out at three consecutive Edinburgh Festivals. \nHere it’s directed and performed by the Junction’s Gautam Goenka. He did the show 18 months ago at the Junction\, and it was one of the best things in that season … Recommended. \nThere are performances at 7.30pm on 3 and 4 November. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/every-brilliant-thing-4/
LOCATION:Jameel Arts Centre\, Al Jaddaf\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231103T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231103T220000
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SUMMARY:Macbeth
DESCRIPTION:A new production of Shakespeare’s tragedy by ETT (English Touring Theatre)\, now touring after it opened a few weeks ago at Shakespeare North Playhouse in Britain. Directed by ETT’s Artistic Director\, Richard Twyman\, the play speaks to a world we find ourselves living in now\, asking why Macbeth has haunted our fears and nightmares for centuries and what lessons this cautionary tale is still trying to communicate to us … \nThe production emphasises the politics – “a struggling and divided nation\, tearing itself apart. So\, when the Macbeths see their chance at the crown\, why shouldn’t they take it?” – but looks beyond the naked opportunism that seems so familiar to Western audiences: “Dreams quickly turn to nightmares\, humanity erodes\, nature stirs. As society strives to make sense of the darkness that sits inside it\, how long will it take for people to fight back against the endless cycle of violence and corruption?” \nIt’s a co-production with Northern Stage\, Shakespeare North Playhouse and Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg. There are further performances at at 3pm and 8pm on 4 November\, and at 3pm on 5 November.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/macbeth-3/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera\, Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231103T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231103T220000
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SUMMARY:Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Vasily Petrenko & Timothy Chooi
DESCRIPTION:The RPO\, under the baton of its recently appointed musical director\, Vasily Petrenko\, plays a programme that includes Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 in E minor. For Erich Korngold’s Violin Concerto\, the orchestra will be joined by the young Canadian Timothy Chooi\, a multiple competition winner who is widely regarded as one of the best of the new generation of violin stars.An Abu Dhabi Classics concert
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/royal-philharmonic-orchestra-with-vasily-petrenko-timothy-chooi/
LOCATION:Emirates Palace Auditorium\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231105
DTSTAMP:20260418T074411
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SUMMARY:Macbeth
DESCRIPTION:A second outing for ETT’s new production of Shakespeare’s tragedy. Directed by ETT’s Artistic Director\, Richard Twyman\, the play speaks to a world we find ourselves living in now\, asking why Macbeth has haunted our fears and nightmares for centuries and what lessons this cautionary tale is still trying to communicate to us … \nThere are performances at at 3pm and 8pm on 4 November\, and at 3pm on 5 November.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/macbeth-4/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera\, Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231105
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SUMMARY:Authentic Flamenco Abu Dhabi
DESCRIPTION:A second evening of performances for this showcase production created by the award-winning dancer and choreographer Amador Rojas for the Royal Opera of Madrid – claimed to be “the most important performing arts institution in Spain”. The compilation of traditional flamenco features Paula Rodríguez\, a noted artist with a complete education in classical\, contemporary and flamenco dance; for Authentic Flamenco she is joined on stage by other noted performers – dancer José El Escarpín\, Ángel Flores and Antonio Jiménez (guitars)\, and Jonathan Reyes and José Del Calli (singers). The show is quite short\, coming in at 65 minutes or so\, and there are performances at 5.30 and 8.30pm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/authentic-flamenco-abu-dhabi-2/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Flamenco
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231105
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SUMMARY:Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
DESCRIPTION:One of the most successful productions in the Candlelight Concerts series – “classical music concerts aimed at democratising access to classical music by allowing people all over the world to enjoy live music candlelit performances”.  The Vivaldi favourite was written as concerti for violin and orchestra\, but it’s often arranged for string quartet and this is what we’ll be getting here – the Candelabra string quartet\, “illuminated by thousands of candles”. \nThe programme also includes Karl Jenkins’ criminally underperformed Palladio suite\, which runs at around 20 minutes; with the Vivaldi clocking in at 40-45 or so\, this should give you slightly more than an hour of candlelit concert. There are performances at 7pm and 9pm. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/candlelight-vivaldis-four-seasons/
LOCATION:The WB Abu Dhabi\, Yas Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Chamber concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231106
DTSTAMP:20260418T074411
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SUMMARY:Playing Ouds: Oud in the Hands of Women Musicians from Around the World
DESCRIPTION:Organised by Sharjah Art Foundation in collaboration with Kamilya Jubran’s platform Zamkana\, this participatory public seminar explores the way the oud is used and played by women artists from around the world. Five renowned oud players from different geographic\, historical and cultural backgrounds present\, interpret\, exchange and share their personal musical worlds and languages; the seminar examines how the varied methods and techniques of playing this unique instrument interact organically with the music these artists create.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/playing-ouds-oud-in-the-hands-of-women-musicians-from-around-the-world/
LOCATION:Sharjah Performing Arts Academy\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Music,Seminar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231106
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SUMMARY:Berklee Abu Dhabi Music Summit
DESCRIPTION:Two days of participatory performance\, workshops\, panel sessions and networking aimed at “music professionals\, artists and enthusiasts” and focussing on the music business for independent artists – it “aims to inspire the next generation of composers\, songwriters\, performers\, and music business professionals through panel discussions\, educational sessions and workshops providing inspiring opportunities to grow”. The website has disappointingly few details\, but apparently highlights include and Open Music Jam Session led by Berklee alumni and faculty; a Music Listening Session in collaboration with Anghami; and workshops led by Berklee College of music and XP Music Futures. Hours at 10am to 4pm each day.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/berklee-abu-dhabi-music-summit-2/
LOCATION:Berklee Abu Dhabi\, UAE Pavilion\, Saadiyat ISland\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Music,Professional development
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231104T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231105T080000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074411
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SUMMARY:Boogie Box Festival
DESCRIPTION:Boogie Box – the longest running House and Techno party series in the UAE\, probably the wider Gulf region\, and quite possibly in the whole Middle East – is celebrating its 13th birthday with a European-style all nighter. Hassan from Boogie Box says the lineup has been chosen to be representative of Boogie Box’s musical philosophy; the festival provides “a platform to artists and DJs to express themselves with longer sets and musical journeys … a high-calibre and creative show that incorporates mood over flash\, immersive over extreme\, and quality over quantity production”. \nSustainability is a key theme – “after all\, the only footprints we would like to see are the ones marked on the dancefloor” and a percentage of profits will be donated to a social responsibility initiative. \nThere are two stages for the 16-hours. Stage One will be geared towards Big Room Energy\, including international headliner DJ Boring\, the very excellent Levon Vincent\, and techno icon DJ Matrixxman. Stage Two promises a quirkier\, moodier and more diverse selection: Anthea\, Molly and Isolee (aka Rajko Mueller) – all fine picks. Both stages will be supported by a goodly collection of names from the regional scene: Angry Suzy\, Nesta\, Maks\, and Boogie Box residents Cyrill Reaidy\, Hani J\, Tristan Girault\, Shadi Megallaa\, and Boogie Box main man Hassan Alwan himself. \nThe Dunes will have the usual food and beverage options\, a vibrant marketplace\, and a camping area (the AED 125 early bird ticket includes a campsite space\, or you take on of the Dunes’ glamping options: AED 750 gets you an Igloo tent and two general admission tickets\, for instance). There are table packages from AED 4\,000; that gets you a table for four plus ‘VIP Backstage Tickets’ and some drinks (12 beers\, one wine\, one ‘bottle of premium spirit’). \nWhat’s not to like?
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/boogie-box-festival/
LOCATION:The Dunes Camping & Safari\, Ras Al Khaimah
CATEGORIES:Music festival
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231104T210000
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SUMMARY:Every Brilliant Thing
DESCRIPTION:Second and final performance for his highly recommended one-hander\, directed and performed by the Junction’s Gautam Goenka. As his mother battles chronic depression\, a child creates a list of every thing they can think of that makes life worth living. As the child grows\, so does the list. Looking back on a life of ups and downs\, the man takes the audience on an inspiring journey that celebrates finding joy in the mundane and being grateful for the simple pleasures hiding all around us. \nAt once intimate and interactive\, this touching\, funny\, and uplifting play (originally seen at the Junction earlier this year) chronicles life’s small joys and reveals the lengths to which we will go for those we love. The Guardian called it “one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see about depression – and possibly one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see\, full stop”. Written by the English playwright/director Duncan Macmillan with actor/writer/comedian Johnny Donahoe\, it sold out at three consecutive Edinburgh Festivals; it was also a big hit when the Junction did it in Dubai 18 months ago \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/every-brilliant-thing-5/
LOCATION:Jameel Arts Centre\, Al Jaddaf\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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