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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240129
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
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SUMMARY:Le Petit Prince
DESCRIPTION:Two final performances for this spectacular dance/circus interpretation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s fable of an aviator who lands in the middle of the desert and meets the Little Prince\, who’s travelling from one planet to another looking for his sheep. We’re told that this production “weaves together narrative\, emotion\, and movement\, exploring profound themes of love\, friendship\, and the essence of the human experience”\, and if it’s essentially the same one that wowed Dubai in 2020 we can recommend it enthusiastically … \nThere are performances at 3pm and 7pm. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/le-petit-prince-7/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Circus,Dance,Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240128T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240128T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
CREATED:20240123T134026Z
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SUMMARY:Beauty and the Beast: dir Gary Trousdale\, Kirk Wise (1991)
DESCRIPTION:A newly restored print of Disney’s family-friendly animation: the beast (an enchanted prince\, of course) tries to win the love of the young and beautiful Belle with the help of the caste’s enchanted staff (who have been transformed into a fetching collection of utensils and tableware). Great script\, good songs\, a tale as old as time\, and another fine free pick from the Cinema Space programmers. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/beatuty-and-the-beast-dir-gary-trousdale-kirk-wise/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240128T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
CREATED:20240105T162702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T162918Z
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SUMMARY:Culture Bus: Quoz Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 series of 421’s Culture Bus trips from Abu Dhabi kicks off with a visit to the second day of Quoz Arts Fest. You’ll get three hours on site: \n2pm: Depart from 421\n3.30pm: Arrive at Quoz Arts Fest\n6.30pm: Depart from Quoz Arts Fest\n8pm: Arrive at 421 \nGet there 10 minutes before departure to ensure the bus leaves on time … The AED 30 return ticket doesn’t include additional expenses like getting into the event (we think that’ll be AED 31.50) or refreshments. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/culture-bus-quoz-arts-festival/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Tour/Visit
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240128T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240128T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
CREATED:20231121T103327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T114216Z
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SUMMARY:Karama Arts Club: In the UAE Frame – Photography
DESCRIPTION:The intelligent networking session for creative peers continues its ‘Arts Unfiltered’ panel series\, this time delving into photography in the UAE. “We aim to cover a broad range of topics\, then open up to the floor to hear your questions … whether you’re an established UAE photographer\, a passionate hobbyist\, or someone simply curious about picking up a camera”. \nThe panel session starts around 7.30\, with a private bar from 5.30. \nAccess to the Club’s evenings is free\, sort of\, but (a) you have to be a member … and membership is free\, too\, but you have to be nominated by an existing club member since this “ensures the sound\, organic growth of a trusted community”; and (b) the venue requires a minimum F&B spend in advance. These packages start at AED 50 for an alcoholic drink\, AED 60 for three non-alcoholic; food will be available. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/karama-arts-club-in-the-uae-frame-photography/
LOCATION:25hours Hotel Dubai One Central\, Trade Center Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Networking,Panel discussion,Photography
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240128T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240128T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
CREATED:20240115T104408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T104453Z
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SUMMARY:NEOclassica with Arash Behzadi
DESCRIPTION:Arash Behzadi plays his own compositions\, “neoclassical musical narratives reflecting the ups and downs of life … Passion\, love\, yearning\, heartache and solace: all these feelings will come alive”\, accompanied by ToDA’s 360° visuals. The excellent Soren Lyng Hansen guests on cello. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/neoclassica-arash-behzadi/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240128T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240128T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
CREATED:20240123T175425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T175902Z
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SUMMARY:Drinks & Comedy
DESCRIPTION:It’s always a pleasure to come across an explicit title. This is a free Comedy Kix standup gig with a bill that includes Noha Bashir\, Yash Bhardwaj\, Rula Korban\, Valentina Danubio (aka ‘the ukulady’)\, Amr Abbas\, Rami Salamé and of course Comedy Kix founder Imah Dumagay. Possibly others\, too. As for the Drinks\, they’re available at the bar.  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/drinks-comedy/
LOCATION:Emirates Sports Hoel\, Al Hebiah Fourth\, Park-A2\, Dubai Sports City\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240128T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240128T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
CREATED:20240108T145527Z
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SUMMARY:Rayyane Tabet: The Return
DESCRIPTION:A second performance for this piece that traces the 50-year journey of a marble sculpture depicting a bull’s head\, using interviews as well as inventory lists\, photographs\, legal documents and other evidence presented to the New York Supreme Court from investigations that lasted for years. Eventually restituted to Lebanon\, the sculpture is now on display at the National Museum in Beirut. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/rayyane-tabet-the-return/
LOCATION:Sharjah Art Foundation\, Flying Saucer\, Sharjah\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240129T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240129T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
CREATED:20240123T155240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T155530Z
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SUMMARY:Past Lives: dir Celine Song (2023)
DESCRIPTION:Celine Song’s first feature has been nominated in two of this year’s Oscar categories (Best Motion Picture category and Best Original Screenplay – but criminally not Best Director). It’s the story of a modern romance; Na Young’s family emigrated from Seoul to Canada when she was 12\, she lost touch with her childhood sweetheart Hae Sung\, and a decade later they find each other again … \nPast Lives is a deeply romantic love story that also embraces destiny\, nostalgia and the immigrant experience. The result is a masterclass in how you have to make a story specific for it to be universal. It’s also (almost incidentally) a portrait of a very specific form of masculinity\, one that’s about decency\, selflessness\, understanding and fear – not something you see very often\, and perhaps a portrait that could only have been realised by a woman. \n“A divine cinematic experience; this is what we go to the movies for” says Cinema Space\, which has programmed this brilliantly realised film for us at no charge. \nVery highly recommended \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/past-lives-dir-celine-song-2023-2/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240130T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240130T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
CREATED:20240103T145607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T145607Z
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SUMMARY:Fridge Concert Series 42: Billu and the Brownies | Chelsey Chantelle
DESCRIPTION:Another good local band\, Billu and the Brownies delivers high-energy dance vibes like few others. Also on the bill is sultry-voiced soul/R&B songstress Chelsey Chantelle. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/fridge-concert-series-42-billu-and-the-brownies-chelsey-chantelle/
LOCATION:The Fridge\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Gig,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240130T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240130T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
CREATED:20240126T140529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T140616Z
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SUMMARY:Ballet Gala: The National Ballet of China
DESCRIPTION:Two performances at Dubai Opera for a company that is noted for its dazzling hybrid of western ballet and Chinese culture. The programme includes Chinese New Year\, its reimagined version of The Nutcracker\, followed by excerpts from La Bayadère\, the wedding pas de deux from Don Quixote\, and two original pieces from the company’s extensive repertoire of contemporary choreography.\n \nThe evening is repeated on 31 January. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/ballet-gala-the-national-ballet-of-china/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Ballet
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240130T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240130T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
CREATED:20240123T172926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T174502Z
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SUMMARY:Dark Times
DESCRIPTION:A Comedy Kix standup gig\, promising “a night of bold\, dark humour with the brilliantly witty stage actor and comedian Sadiq Saboowala”. He is indeed good\, and he can indeed be pretty dark … Also on the bill: Sunil Mashari and roxydoescomedy. The ticket includes one free drink. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/dark-times/
LOCATION:Radisson DAMAC Hills\, Hessa Street Dubailand\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240130T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240130T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
CREATED:20240123T113749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T130156Z
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SUMMARY:Funeral Home Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Abu Dhabi needs a regular comedy night. This one is new to us\, but by all accounts delivers an excellent standup night at an undoubtedly great location (“the UAE’s first Jamaican Restaurant & Lounge”). We’re promised acts from Abu Dhabi\, Al Ain\, and Dubai; the AED 95 charge includes two drinks.  … \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/funeral-home-comedy/
LOCATION:Ting Irie\, Mamsga al Saadiyat\, Mamsha Al Saadiyat\, Cultural District\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240207
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
CREATED:20240125T163306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T163306Z
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SUMMARY:Emirates Litfest
DESCRIPTION:The UAE’s biggest and best literary event is back\, with the usual cornucopia of writers\, creators and thought leaders – a total of around 160 events at Festival City from 31 January to 6 February. \nThe line-up includes the 2023 Booker Prize-winner Paul Lynch; a past Booker winner and current President of the Royal Society of Literature\, Bernardine Evaristo; BookTok sensation Curtis Sittenfeld; shoe and accessories designer and author of Oh My Gosh\, I Love Your Shoes! Sophia Webster; gender equality and arts advocate Eliza Reid\, the First Lady of Iceland; Emirati artist and cultural envoy\, Fatma Lootah; and the Egyptian graphic novelist and illustrator Deena Mohamed. \nThe Festival will be hosting a series of book launches including Out of This World by Dr Sultan Al Neyadi\, a photo journal of the recently appointed Minister of Youth’s six-month visit to the International Space Station \nThis year there’s an evening programme under the title LitFest After Hours\, running Thursday to Sunday with “a feast of performances\, games\, activities\, and food”. There’s also Discovery Talks\, a series of free-to-attend lectures on topics ranging from the Spiderverse and AI to Chinese mythology. And there’s a special focus of children at LitFest Families\,  “an action-packed weekend perfect for tiny bookworms”; and for older students there’s Youth Day\, “a day of specially curated events for curious minds … all with an anchoring focus on Arabic culture”. \nThe full programme is here\, including prices\, and it’s worth downloading the Festival Grid to check for clashes among your preferences. The days usually start at 10am and most sessions should be done by 6pm\, though a few don’t start till 7 or 8pm. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/emirates-litfest-2/
LOCATION:Festival City\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Festival,Words
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240131T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240131T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
CREATED:20240126T140608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T140608Z
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SUMMARY:Ballet Gala: The National Ballet of China
DESCRIPTION:The second performances at Dubai Opera from a company that is noted for its dazzling hybrid of western ballet and Chinese culture. The programme includes Chinese New Year\, its reimagined version of The Nutcracker\, followed by excerpts from La Bayadère\, the wedding pas de deux from Don Quixote\, and two original pieces from the company’s extensive repertoire of contemporary choreography. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/ballet-gala-the-national-ballet-of-china-2/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Ballet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240202
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
CREATED:20240123T112956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T112956Z
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SUMMARY:Vikram Divecha: Short Circuits
DESCRIPTION:Vikram Divecha’s exhibition covers the Dubai-based artist’s practice since 2013\, showcasing his playful and poetic site-specific works\, public art\, installations\, videos\, photography and drawings. In particular\, Divecha has long had an in-depth interest in the invisible structures of planning\, construction\, demolition and maintenance that shape the cities of the UAE and beyond; it’s this creative obsession that informs most of his work. \nCurated by Art Jameel’s Dawn Ross\, Head of Collections\, and Lucas Morin\, Curator\, the exhibition includes works from the Art Jameel Collection\, local and international loans\, and new commissions.  This is one exhibition we’re really looking forward to\, and it’s good that it is getting such a long run. \nTo 16 June. \nAbove: Vikram Divecha\, Fee Transfer (2017) \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/vikram-divecha-short-circuits/
LOCATION:Jameel Arts Centre\, Al Jaddaf\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240201T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T143703Z
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SUMMARY:Pablo Ferrández
DESCRIPTION:The Spanish cellist has been racking up accolades from every corner\, including a very special one from Anne-Sophie Mutter: “Pablo Ferrández is truly special. Great sound\, very refined vibrato\, flawless left and right hand and a true musician” (his second album\, released in 2022\, comprised the Brahms Double Concerto performed with Anne-Sophie Mutter and the Czech Philharmonic – it deservedly received rave reviews). For this Abu Dhabi Festival recital he is accompanied by Luis del Valle (piano). \nProgramme: \n\nde Falla 7 Canciones Populares\nBeethoven Sonata for Cello and Piano No.3 \nRachmaninov Vocalise\, Op.34 No.14\n‍Franck Sonata in A Major\n\n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/pablo-ferrandez/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240201T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
CREATED:20240130T132903Z
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SUMMARY:Roma città aperta | Rome Open City: dir Roberto Rossellini (1945)
DESCRIPTION:This harrowing drama about the Nazi occupation of Rome was shockingly authentic\, conceived and directed amidst the ruin of World War II. The result has been cited as one of the greatest films ever made; certainly it’s a landmark of Italian neorealism\, an important stepping stone for Italian filmmaking as a whole\, and the launchpad for Rossellini\, his principal screenwriter Federico Fellini\, and his lead actress Anna Magnani. A genuine landmark in cinema art. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/roma-citta-aperta-rome-open-city-dir-roberto-rossellini-1945/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240201T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240201T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
CREATED:20240130T152257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T152556Z
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SUMMARY:Rahu
DESCRIPTION:An adaptation of Kurosawa’s Rashomon transposed to Punjab (and delivered in Punjabi\, with English subtitles). A man is found dead and his wife abused; a bandit confesses\, but the wife’s story is different – and the dead man himself has another story to tell … “The drama heightens as the characters navigate a world painted with shadows and uncertainty”. \nThe adaptor and director of the show\, Shah Fahad\, promises “the flavour of historic drama woven through innovative story-telling\, hard hitting dialogue and performances that will leave [the audience] with an everlasting impact”. The show is one of two collaborations between DramaED Productions\, Dubai’s own Tall Tales Production\, and The Junction – the other play is Ketu\, based on 12 Angry Men and showing on 2 February. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/rahu/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240203
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SUMMARY:Candlelight: Best of Opera Classics
DESCRIPTION:An evening of opera hits with Isabel Maria Canada Luna (soprano) and Aldo Dotto (piano)\, lit by candlight and located under the gazebo in the Emirates Palace’s Oriental Cafe. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/candlelight-best-of-opera-classics/
LOCATION:Emirates Palace\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Recital
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240205
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
CREATED:20240122T175417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T104901Z
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SUMMARY:All Africa Festival
DESCRIPTION:Three days of African vibes\, described as “the UAE’s largest celebration of Africa’s rich and diverse cultures in all their vibrant expressions and representations”; we’re promised “an unforgettable mosaic of performances\, artistic\, culinary and culturally immersive experiences”. \nIt’s built around the stage\, with artists and DJs from multiple afrocentric genres – including … \nDay 1 / 2 Feb Omah Lay\, Tekno\, Vegedream\, Stonebwoy\, Vigrodeep\, Freek\, Majoos\, Lisandro Cuxi\, Pabi Cooper\, Nur\, Saud G\, DJ Nicki Nicol\nDay 2 / 3 Feb Diamond Platnumz\, Lij Mic\, Maître Gims\, ElGrandeToto\, Hleem Taj Alser\, Sha Sha\, Skales\, Edgar Domingos\, RJ the DJ\, Fafa\, DJ Erika\, Jay Beats \nDay 3 / 4 Feb: Nora Fetahi\, Yemi Alade (that’s her above)\, Koffi Olomide\, Eddie Kenzo\, Kamo Mphela\, Berita\, Kofi Olomide\, Santo\, Bea\, DJ Dollar\, DJ C-Boy \n… plus Royal Phyz\, DJ Mneddy and MC Smiley who’ll be doing all three days. We reckon that lineup covers Congo\, Morocco\, Nigeria\, Ghana\, Tanzania\, Sudan\, Ethiopia\, Angola\, South Africa\, Zimbabwe\, Mozambique\, Kenya and Somalia – some based locally but most flying in for the festival. \nThere’s also art from African artists\, courtesy of Dubai’s Efie Gallery (which actually made its debut on the UAE art scene at the 2021 All Africa Festival); fashion and other goodies in a market on the Festival grounds; and F&B from specialised Afrocentric restaurants\, food trucks and pop-ups. \nThis has to be a load of fun\, and it’s not too pricey: one-day tickets are AED 150 and a three-day pass is AD 250\, with discounts for family passes\, some two-for-one deals\, and surcharges for Golden Circle and ‘Super Meet/Greet‘ tickets. Gates open 2\,30pm each day\, performances from 4pm\, lights out around midnight.\n \nFor ticket holders\, there are shuttle buses from Fujairah\, Al Ain\, Sharjah\, Ajman and several Dubai locations – cost from Dubai AED 25\, from elsewhere AED 35. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/all-africa-festival/
LOCATION:Etihad Park\, Yas Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Family/kids,Festival,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240202T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240202T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
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SUMMARY:Ras Al Khaimah Art
DESCRIPTION:Ras Al Khaimah Art\, the new incarnation of the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Art Festival\, opens to the public at 9pm on Friday 2 February. As ever\, it’s at the Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village\, which has increasingly been developed with houses holding exhibition and meeting spaces for the festival. \nThe festival is curated by the award-winning Swiss photographer and artistic director Alfio Tommasini with them ‘In Motion’. Tommasini’s curatorial statement speaks of the 2024 Festival seamlessly integrating “motion\, culture\, and perception”. Elsewhere he writes: “Amidst this evolving scene\, movement becomes an opportunity to discover new cultures\, reconnect with forgotten histories\, and celebrate uniqueness. This Festival unveils more than art – it reveals a story flourishing in this remarkable place\, a testament to our human journey.” \nThat is symbolised by Ephemeral Whispers (above)\, a kinetic art installation on the tower of Al Jazeera Al Hamra Fort; this speaks of unity\, but also suggests the dynamic nature of human interaction. It’s a fabric-based work that uses traditional and contemporary materials from several cultures\, suspended like tapestries and serving as a visual metaphor for the marketplaces that throughout history have provided a rich heritage of human experience. \nThis is also echoed in The Souq\, an international contemporary art exhibition that aims to explore the human experience – “our interactions\, movements\, and existence on Earth … Delving into gender\, culture\, and spirituality\, it aims to transport visitors on a profound ‘Human Condition’ tour\, encapsulating the highs and lows of our earthly journey”. \nThe main exhibitions are in the houses of Al Jazeera Al Hamra\, the bayts. There are nine housing the open call exhibits – photography\, 2D art and sculptures from around three dozen artists. In addition\, seven of the bayts will be showing special exhibitions – one of which is for the Festival’s artist in residence\, the Chilean-born multimedia artist Indira Urrutia Zuniga. \nThe US Mission to the UAE is taking another of the houses for guest artist Kim Carolino\, whose exhibition Possible Forms is described as “a meditation on the expansion and contraction of time while moving forward through a linear construction of reality”. The Foundation of the Croatian collector and psilanthropist Marinko Sudac has two bayts\, one for the 3D paintings of Radomir Damnjanovic Damnjan and the other for the “arte programmata” of Italian artists Lucia di Luciano and Giovanni Pizzo. \nBayt 5 has the interesting sounding Pearls of Motion\, an AR exhibition by W3rlds Metaverse that “weaves a narrative of movement\, seamlessly blending the rich heritage of the region with contemporary digital art”. And Daniel Rode’s installation in Bay 6\, for the German Embassy and Goethe Institut\, highlights the beauty of the present in his exhibition Erstmal bin ich hier (For Now I am Here); concealing letters in a foreign language\, Rode’s work creates a deliberate barrier between it and the viewer that the artist sees as a fertile field for interpretation around “the profound beauty of the ordinary”. \nAs well the curated exhibitions\, the 12th edition of the festival will also host a variety of workshops\, from wire knitting and resin ocean art to photography and ceramics; Live Performance Saturdays with music and stand-up comedy; a programme of six talks on culture\, innovation\, and sustainability subjects; and Friday Film Nights featuring documentary and fiction shorts. \nThe RAK Art Festival has always been distinguished by its themed weekends with hands-on activities\, workshops and performances – a Pet-Friendly Weekend on 9-11 February\, the Family & Community Weekend on 16-18 February\, and the Cultural Weekend for traditional activities and crafts on 23-25 February. \nThe festival site is free to enter and is open 10am to 11.30pm from 2 to 29 February. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/ras-al-khaimah-art/
LOCATION:Al Jazeera Al Hamra\, Ras Al Khaimah
CATEGORIES:Art,Family/kids,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240202T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240202T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
CREATED:20240130T153326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T153326Z
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SUMMARY:Ketu
DESCRIPTION:An adaptation of Sidney Lumet’s courtroom drama 12 Angry Men\, transposed to Punjab in the 1890s (and delivered in Punjabi\, with English subtitles). The members of a jury deliberate a guilty verdict that means death for the accused; one of them casts doubt on key elements of the case … “This gripping narrative in a charged courtroom\, explores themes of justice\, morality and the relentless pursuit of the truth”. \nThe show is the second of two collaborations between DramaED Productions\, Dubai’s own Tall Tales Production\, and The Junction – the other was Rahu on 1 February. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/ketu/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240202T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240224T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
CREATED:20230926T111835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T150027Z
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SUMMARY:Judit Böröcz\, Bence György Pálinkás and Máté Szigeti: Singing Youth
DESCRIPTION:The original Singing Youth is a larger-than-life memorial statue of three young people by Greek sculptor Memos Makris\, a political refugee in Hungary. In 1953\, the statue was installed in front of a sports stadium in Budapest; it still stands there today\, having survived the collapse of communism and later the demolition of the stadium and the construction of a replacement. \nIn this a cappella performance\, also titled Singing Youth\, a theatre maker\, visual artist and composer team up to bring the sculpture to life. Composed of excerpts from newspaper articles\, interviews and statements made by politicians over the years\, the lyrics present the sculpture as a witness to political upheaval\, current affairs and the use of arts and sports for political ends. \nThis is part of the second season of Perform Sharjah\, Sharjah Art Foundation’s performance programme that invites you “to encounter new experiences while exploring the heritage houses and art spaces of the city”. Perform Sharjah is curated by Sharjah Art Foundation’s Director of Performance and Senior Curator Tarek Abou El Fetouh. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/judit-borocz-bence-gyorgy-palinkas-and-mate-szigeti-singing-youth/
LOCATION:Sharjah Institute of Theatrical Arts\, Calligraphy Square\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240204
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
CREATED:20240122T163447Z
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SUMMARY:Jean Boghossian: Flames
DESCRIPTION:A solo show for Doha’s Anima Gallery in which the Belgian-Lebanese artist explores themes of environmental conservation\, the wrath of nature\, and the impacts of war in the Middle East via several series of works that illustrate the transformative power of fire – an echo of Boghossian’s background in crafting jewellery. “Through the lens of his technique and the interplay of fire\, Boghossian invites viewers to traverse an aesthetic and contemplative universe\, delving into the profound intricacies of one’s renewal …” To 3 March.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/jean-boghossian-flames/
LOCATION:Sy Regis Hotel Doha\, The Pearl Qatar\, Doha\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240203T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240203T183000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
CREATED:20240228T184457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T184457Z
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SUMMARY:Culture Bus: Art Dubai
DESCRIPTION:The excellent Culture Bus trip gives you the third and final day of Art Dubai (which is usually the quietest\, so it’s the best one for seeing art). You’ll get three hours on site: \n10.30am: Depart from 421\n11.50pm: Arrive at Art Dubai (it opens at midday)\n4pm: Depart\n6.30pm: Arrive at 421 \nGet there 10 minutes before departure to ensure the bus leaves on time … The AED 30 return ticket doesn’t include additional expenses like getting into the event (AED 100) or refreshments. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/culture-bus-art-dubai-2/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art/design fair,Tour/Visit
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240203T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
CREATED:20240110T094058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T094058Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Everyday Life in the Spectacular City – Making Home in Dubai
DESCRIPTION:The Jameel is running a third season of Night School\, a seminar programme where UAE residents can discuss urbanism and history in Dubai. Under this season’s theme\, There You Are\, participants will assess how much we can know about a place just by taking a good look around. The seminar itself is fully booked\, but there are three public events in Art Jameel’s lobby; this is one of them. \nDr Rana AlMutawa from NYUAD introduces her new book in a discussion with Neha Vora sbout how scholars develop honed senses of sight and hearing. The book shows how Dubai’s inhabitants adapt themselves to top-down development projects\, from big malls to megaprojects\, to find “a more nuanced story of belonging”\, and sounds genuinely fascinating.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/book-launch-everyday-life-in-the-spectacular-city-making-home-in-dubai/
LOCATION:Jameel Arts Centre\, Al Jaddaf\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Book launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240203T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240203T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
CREATED:20240115T102939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T102939Z
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SUMMARY:¡Fiesta Flamenca!
DESCRIPTION:German Cova and his musicians (guitar\, piano\, tabla and one dancer) in a 75-minute tribute to the Spanish flamenco virtuoso Paco de Lucìa. “Every aspect of this vibrant show will leave you breathless\,” promises the blurb\, and of course there’s ToDA’s 360° visuals … \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/fiesta-flamenca/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Flamenco
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240203T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240203T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
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SUMMARY:Kamasi Washington
DESCRIPTION:The top saxophonist and bandleader redefines jazz boundaries with a progressive approach\, fusing jazz\, hip-hop\, R&B\, and classical music. For this Abu Dhabi Festival concert he has a 12-strong band and we’re promised “a unique and unforgettable experience” that is “unlike anything you will have heard before”. Highly recommended. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/kamasi-washington/
LOCATION:Emirates Palace\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240203T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240203T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005833
CREATED:20240130T144952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T144952Z
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SUMMARY:Cello Master
DESCRIPTION:The titular cellist is the exciting young Franco-Belgian star Camille Thomas\, playing with the Berlin Symphony Orchestra under the noted Norwegian conductor Eivind Gullberg Jensen. This InClassica concert has a lively programme that should bring out the best in her: \n\nBrahms Hungarian Dance No.5\nShor Cello Concerto No.2 in F Major\nRachmaninoff Symphony No.2 in E minor\n\n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cello-master/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240205
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T102545Z
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SUMMARY:Dreams of Miyazaki
DESCRIPTION:A journey in 360° space through the worlds created by Hayao Miyazaki & Joe Hisaishi with the Armenian pianist Gayane Aslanyan. “In 60 minutes\, she will transport you to a realm of wonder and fantasy where imagination knows no bounds …” Performances at 6pm and 8pm. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/dreams-of-miyazaki/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Music
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