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SUMMARY:Les Monologues du V.
DESCRIPTION:The Vagina Monologues may have had the title toned down for wider public consumption – the original was hardly likely to get past the censors\, even in this French-language version – but it still packs a powerful piece of feminist theatre. The dramatist Eve Ensler based her test on more than 200 interviews with women who confided their sensations\, their traumas\, their aspirations\, their anxieties\, their joys … As the publicity for this Francophone presentation puts it: “plus qu’une pièce de théâtre\, c’est un véritable phénomène de société”. It’s delivered by Solena Banks\, Marie-Alice Drissi and Chrystele Rossignol and directed by Culture Emulsion’s main man Stéphane Brismontier. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/les-monologues-du-v/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240320T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240320T220000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Impro: Maestro
DESCRIPTION: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 eliminated. 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 enough to grab a seat. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/wednesday-night-impro-maestro-21/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240321T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240321T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
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SUMMARY:Oriental and Orientalist: Two Worlds Apart
DESCRIPTION:A lecture by Saleh Barakat\, a Beirut-based gallerist (he founded Agial Art Gallery and then Saleh Barakat Gallery) who specialises in modern and contemporary art from the Arab world. His talk considers the way Western artists have portrayed the Middle East as contrasted with the vernacular perspectives of modern Arab artists. “Explore the nuanced similarities and stark differences that define and separate these artistic visions” say the organisers\, for whom this will be the first of a series of art history lectures.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/oriental-and-orientalist-two-worlds-apart/
LOCATION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation\, Cultural District Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240322T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240322T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
CREATED:20240311T153957Z
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SUMMARY:The UAE Classical Talents: A Two Piano Night
DESCRIPTION:Sisters Nora and Zora Novotná are the latest artists in Stéphane Ferrault’s series of recitals for UAE-based classical musicians. They perform together regularly\, both in four hands on one piano\, or in two-piano recitals as here. The programme includes works for two pianos by Rachmaninov\, Lutoslawski\, Poulenc\, Glass and Liszt.  (The price here is for non-members; AF members pay AED 110.) \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-uae-classical-talents-a-two-piano-night/
LOCATION:Alliance Française Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240323T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240323T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
CREATED:20240313T081722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T104113Z
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SUMMARY:Yumi Nagashima: Yumiverse
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver-based Japanese standup brings her Edinburgh Fringe show to Dubai; expect sharp\, deadpan observational comedy from the viewpoint of a sassy young immigrant woman. She’s good. Also on the bill: Dubai favourite Imah Dumagay \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/yumi-nagashima-yumiverse/
LOCATION:Warehouse Four\, Al Quoz\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240327
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SUMMARY:From Kalīla wa Dimna to La Fontaine: Travelling through Fables
DESCRIPTION:A showcase for the power of fables from different cultures and eras\, providing “the opportunity to explore the universal themes and lessons found in these stories and understand the significance they hold in shaping our world”. It’s divided into three main sections – Travelling Tales\, Telling Stories\, and The Fables Today – with more than 132 artworks on display\, an eclectic collection of rare manuscripts\, paintings\, contemporary works\, and more pieces from France\, Saudi Arabia\, and the Emirates. \nCurated by Annie Vernay-Nouri\, Former Chief Curator\, Oriental Manuscripts Department\, Bibliothèque nationale de France\, the exhibition is held in partnership with Bibliothèque nationale de France and France Muséums and is supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. \nThe exhibition traces the origins of the genre in India and Greece\, following its evolution through the contributions of two key figures: Aesop in the Greco-Roman world and Ibn al-Muqaffa in the Arab-Islamic world. Says curator Annie Vernay-Nouri: “For the first time\, visitors have a unique opportunity to witness and compare rare and precious artworks representing three distinct traditions of fables. The Eastern and Western traditions\, rooted in a shared universal heritage\, have evolved independently without direct contact\, each charting its own course. It is only through the works of the eminent fabulist Jean de La Fontaine that these traditions have finally converged and united in a singular collection showcased at Louvre Abu Dhabi.” \nNotable loans from Louvre Abu Dhabi’s partners include one of the oldest illustrated manuscripts of Ibn al-Muqaffa’s Kalīla wa Dimna from the Ayyubid dynasty (1171-1250 CE); ‘The Two Adventurers and the Wondrous Writ’ illustrated by the noted French Rococo painter\, tapestry designer\, and illustrator Jean-Baptiste Oudry with engraving by Bonaventure Louis Prévost; an engraving of Emile Bayard’s nineteenth century Portrait of Jean de La Fontaine; and La Fontaine composant ses fables by François Vayron\, engraver. \nFor the first time Louvre Abu Dhabi is utilising artificial intelligence within the mediation devices for this exhibition\, allowing visitors to create their own fable by selecting characters and a moral\, which they can download by scanning a QR code. Visitors can customise their fables. There’s also an accompanying range of cultural and educational programmes; and as a final killer point\, admission to the museum is free for children under the age of 18 … \nTo 21 July. \nAbove: Ibn al-Muqaffa‘ (c.720-756)\, Kalīla wa Dimna. Photo: Bibliothèque nationale de France
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/from-kalila-wa-dimna-to-la-fontaine-travelling-through-fables/
LOCATION:Louvre Abu Dhabi\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240327
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SUMMARY:The Fifth Wife
DESCRIPTION:A group show\, curated by Mara Firetti\, Ali Cha’aban and Celine Azem and featuring Aidha Badr\, ARE Studios\, Ghaleb Hawila\, Jason Seife\, Khalid Zahid\, Salmah Al-Mansoori and Sawsan Al Bahar. The exhibition explores the mythology of where the oral culture of folklore unfolds – the romanticised majlis. The artists\, hailing from their different and distinct nations\, celebrate the enduring majesty of this tradition. \nTo 26 May. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-fifth-wife/
LOCATION:Firetti Contemporary\, Unit 29\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.1431157;55.2246127
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240329
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
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SUMMARY:CC: cARTpets
DESCRIPTION:Outsider artist CC\, better known to his mum as Alireza Asbahi\, shows his latest collection of carpets and hangings. It’s quirky\, interesting art that collages and layers materials and shapes. His works have the same kind of raw energy that is more commonly found these days in urban art; the subject matter though reflects Iranian history and culture\, particularly the traditional iconography like the Lion and the Sun. To 23 April.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cc-cartpets/
LOCATION:XVA Gallery\, Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood\, Bur Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.2637606;55.300449
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240328T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240328T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
CREATED:20240326T151824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T171241Z
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SUMMARY:PowerPointless
DESCRIPTION:One of the most consistently funny of the Courtyard’s classic improv gigs: the speakers have to give a presentation on a slide deck they’ve never seen before\, with the topic determined at random by the Wheel of Destiny. Each presentation will be rated by a panel of judges and the winner applauded as the PowerPointless champion. \nThe presenters: Rami Boraie (reigning champion); Ahmed Al Achrafi (“the Sultan of Spontaneity and Maestro of Multilingual Motivation”); Kyle Herselman (who’s spent his entire – albeit brief – working life in theatre and improvisation); Lucy Kitson (actress\, storyteller\, comedian\, self-proclaimed expert in the fine art of pretending to have it all together); and Alana Hicks (acting teacher who aims to prove that teaching and acting aren’t so different). There’s a Special Guest Presenter too – Nicholas Ashkar\, head of the education division at Publicis Groupe. \nIt’s free\, with donations welcome; but you need to put your name on the guestlist (via the website: it’s first-come first-served\, so get there early enough to grab a seat). \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/powerpointless-2/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240328T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240328T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
CREATED:20240312T142434Z
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SUMMARY:Writers’ Suhoor
DESCRIPTION:Another of 421’s Ramadan specials – a gathering for wordsmiths to exchange writings\, makes zines\, and connect over food. “The perfect chance to share your experiences and exchange ideas while connecting with fellow writers who understand your unique journey …” \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/writers-suhoor/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Words
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240329T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240329T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
CREATED:20240326T150649Z
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SUMMARY:Laughter Factory: ‘Sticky Social Glue' Tour
DESCRIPTION:The end-0of-the-month Laughter Factory bill includes Dubai debutant Brian Aylward\, winner of a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Stand-Up Comic; South Londoner Jack Skipper\, described by Chortle Comedy as an act whose “delivery commands the room [with] a no-nonsense outlook that gels into strong punchlines”; and Siren Valentina\, Italian but a Dubai resident who riffs entertainingly on being a working mom – “a comedic force of nature\,” says the press blurb. \nThe future tour dates: \n30 March Mövenpick Hotel JBR \n4 April Al Habtoor Polo Resort\n5 April Radisson DAMAC Hills\n6 April Dukes The Palm \nAll shows start at 8.30\, all tickets are AED 160. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/laughter-factory-sticky-social-glue-tour/
LOCATION:Mövenpick Hotel JBR\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240329T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240329T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
CREATED:20240319T163451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T163451Z
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SUMMARY:She Said What?
DESCRIPTION:An evening of all-female standup comedy to celebrate the spirit of International Women’s Day. Imah Dumagay MCs a strong lineup – Sahar Ali\, Valentina Danubio\, Noha Bashir\, Roula Kurban\, Roxy Yekta\, and Denise Alexe.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/she-said-what/
LOCATION:Zabeel Theatre\, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray\, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240330T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240330T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
CREATED:20240326T150719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T150719Z
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SUMMARY:Laughter Factory: ‘Sticky Social Glue' Tour
DESCRIPTION:The end-0of-the-month Laughter Factory bill includes Dubai debutant Brian Aylward\, winner of a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Stand-Up Comic; South Londoner Jack Skipper\, described by Chortle Comedy as an act whose “delivery commands the room [with] a no-nonsense outlook that gels into strong punchlines”; and Siren Valentina\, Italian but a Dubai resident who riffs entertainingly on being a working mom – “a comedic force of nature\,” says the press blurb. \nThe future tour dates: \n4 April Al Habtoor Polo Resort\n5 April Radisson DAMAC Hills\n6 April Dukes The Palm \nAll shows start at 8.30\, all tickets are AED 160. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/laughter-factory-sticky-social-glue-tour-2/
LOCATION:Mövenpick Hotel JBR\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240331T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240331T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
CREATED:20240312T132537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T134432Z
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SUMMARY:Dreams of Rumi
DESCRIPTION:An evening of music\, poetry and Dervish dancing in tribute to the poetic wisdom of Rumi\, delivered by a small ensemble within ToDA’s 360° impressive immersive visuals. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/dreams-of-rumi-2/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240331T213000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240331T230000
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SUMMARY:Dubomedy's Ramadan Vibes
DESCRIPTION:Stand up comedy\, spoken word\, and suhoor under the stars in TGI Friday’s Outdoor Garden at Rove Downtown – “fun people\, good bites\, great vibes”. The show itself is free (space is limited\, so pre-book) but you’ll be required to buy at least one beverage or one food item per person … \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/dubomedys-ramadan-vibes/
LOCATION:Rove Downtown\, 312 Al Mustaqbal Street\, Zabeel 2\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Poetry
GEO:25.203029;55.2794215
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240406
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
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SUMMARY:Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo Okeke – Spectrum Splendor: A Young Artist's Journey
DESCRIPTION:An in-hotel exhibition for a young award-winning Nigerian artist who defies the barriers of autism; 20 of his works will be on show to 5 April. (World Autism Day falls on 2 April\, and an (unstated) percentage of proceeds from all sales will be donated to the Dubai Autism Centre.)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/kanyeyachukwu-tagbo-okeke-spectrum-splendor-a-young-artists-journey/
LOCATION:H Dubai\, 1 Sheikh Zayed Rd\, Trade Centre 1\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240403T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240403T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
CREATED:20240403T162206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T162206Z
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SUMMARY:Borderline Funny: India vs Pakistan
DESCRIPTION:This Dubai Comedy festival gig claims to be an “insane once-in-a-lifetime comedy battle with an onslaught of comedians from India and Pakistan” – divided by borders\, hopefully united by humour. In English\, Urdu and Hindi. Features Varun\, Sameera\, Yash\, Nitinn\, Tbone\, Imrana\, Adil “and a special surprise act”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/borderline-funny-india-vs-pakistan/
LOCATION:Roxy Cinemas Dubai Hills\, Dubai Hills Mall\, Al Khail Road\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240405
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
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SUMMARY:Amir Khojasteh: Living in a Burning House
DESCRIPTION:“Amidst the unsettled times of an uprising in Iran\, grappling with uncertainties\, sadness\, and paradoxes\, artist Amir Khojasteh sought solace in his studio and tried to make sense of what was happening … In this topsy-turvy world\, the artist persisted in painting and crafting head sculptures of the divs\, as if triumphing over them in a parallel timeline” (a div in Persian mythology is a supernatural creature or demon\, often depicted as a powerful and malevolent entity with magical abilities). Khojasteh’s sculptures symbolise victory over the divs\, capturing the demons in their defeated state. \nAlongside the heads are paintings that echo monotype print accidents and textures on canvas. Every painting can be read as a self-portrait or a commentary on a bizarre situation. “Dazed by the smoke of the ongoing fire\, one will need to find ways to make that situation more apprehensible. Khojasteh laughs at what he witnessed\, and through this laughter\, he exposes its contingency\, its ephemerality\, and irreality [sic]”. \nTo 28 May. \nAbove: Amir Khojasteh\, Head of Div No8 (2024) \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/amir-khojasteh-living-in-a-burning-house/
LOCATION:CARBON 12\, 17th Street\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240404T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240404T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T150910Z
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SUMMARY:Laughter Factory: ‘Sticky Social Glue' Tour
DESCRIPTION:The end-of-the-month Laughter Factory tour includes Dubai debutant Brian Aylward\, winner of a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Stand-Up Comic; South Londoner Jack Skipper\, described by Chortle Comedy as an act whose “delivery commands the room [with] a no-nonsense outlook that gels into strong punchlines”; and Siren Valentina\, Italian but a Dubai resident who riffs entertainingly on being a working mom – “a comedic force of nature\,” says the press blurb. \nThe future tour dates: \n5 April Radisson DAMAC Hills\n6 April Dukes The Palm \nAll shows start at 8.30\, all tickets are AED 160. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/laughter-factory-sticky-social-glue-tour-3/
LOCATION:Al Habtoor Polo Resort\, Al Safa 5\, Emirates Road 611\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.0807093;55.3687184
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240405T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240405T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
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SUMMARY:Laughter Factory: ‘Sticky Social Glue' Tour
DESCRIPTION:The end-of-the-month Laughter Factory tour includes Dubai debutant Brian Aylward\, winner of a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Stand-Up Comic; South Londoner Jack Skipper\, described by Chortle Comedy as an act whose “delivery commands the room [with] a no-nonsense outlook that gels into strong punchlines”; and Siren Valentina\, Italian but a Dubai resident who riffs entertainingly on being a working mom – “a comedic force of nature\,” says the press blurb. \nThe final gig is tomorrow: \n6 April Dukes The Palm \nAll shows start at 8.30\, all tickets are AED 160. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/laughter-factory-sticky-social-glue-tour-4/
LOCATION:Radisson DAMAC Hills\, Hessa Street Dubailand\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.0593526;55.2214882
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240407
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
CREATED:20240409T124855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T124855Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Kenia Almaraz Murillo: Invitation to a Mystical Dreamland
DESCRIPTION:The first solo exhibition in the region for the Bolivian artist is a group of six new and five existing works that represent “a journey into a dreamlike universe where her dreams blend vivid memories with powerful symbolic language”. The artist meticulously documents and illustrates her most striking dreams\, blurring the lines between reality and imagination; “each dream is a tapestry of experiences\, weaving together fragments of her subconscious with symbols that resonate deeply within her psyche”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-kenia-almaraz-murillo-invitation-to-a-mystical-dreamland/
LOCATION:Waddington Custot\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.2048493;55.2707828
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240406T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240406T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
CREATED:20240326T151029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T151029Z
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SUMMARY:Laughter Factory: ‘Sticky Social Glue' Tour
DESCRIPTION:The final gig of the end-of-the-month Laughter Factory tour includes Dubai debutant Brian Aylward\, winner of a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Stand-Up Comic; South Londoner Jack Skipper\, described by Chortle Comedy as an act whose “delivery commands the room [with] a no-nonsense outlook that gels into strong punchlines”; and Siren Valentina\, Italian but a Dubai resident who riffs entertainingly on being a working mom – “a comedic force of nature\,” says the press blurb. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/laughter-factory-sticky-social-glue-tour-5/
LOCATION:Dukes The Palm\, Palm Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.1124317;55.138978
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240527
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
CREATED:20240326T122608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T122608Z
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SUMMARY:Cirque Du Liban: Fontana
DESCRIPTION:Cirque du Liban comes to Yas with “the first travelling water circus in the Middle East … live entertainment\, breathtaking artistic performances in a tailor-made aqua theatre\, waterfalls cascading\, artists diving and performing mind-blowing Aquatic experience”. The previews look great\, and the watery additions do add to the circus skills on show. Thierry Antonios\, founder and Managing Partner at Cirque Du Liban\, described Fontana as “a perfect blend of creativity and strategic partnership\, enhancing the vibrant cultural tapestry of Abu Dhabi … we are excited to share this extraordinary experience with the audiences of Yas Island”. \nIt all happens in a purpose-built big top circus tent near twofour54. There are shows from 7 April to 26 May.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cirque-du-liban-fontana/
LOCATION:Yas Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Circus
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240409T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240409T000000
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
CREATED:20221115T162510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T124155Z
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SUMMARY:Liebelei: dir Max Ophuls (1933)
DESCRIPTION:Based on a story by Artur Schnitzler\, Liebelei is a touching love story and one of cinema’s most memorable romances:in pre WWI Vienna\, two army officers meet a pair of pretty girls (one of them played by Magda Schneider\, mother of Romy). A love affair develops between cavalry Lieutenant Fritz and Christine\, the daughter of an opera violinist. … but there’s a tragic ending. The film is a cut above the costume-based tearjerkers common to the era\, though; Ophuls demonstrated a lightness of touch in his filming\, and the plot is surprisingly nuanced (for instance\, Christine’s father is prepared to allow her an exceptional degree of freedom for her age because he feels remorse about being overly protective of her older sister and forcing her into spinsterhood). \nLiebelei screens in a double bill with (1948)\, Ophuls’ Hollywood vehicle for Joan Fontaine and Louis Jourdan. It’s also a bittersweet story\, albeit without the same catastrophic ending … \nThe films show in Goethe-Institut’s CineKlub programme; all films are introduced by film scholar Peter Scarlet\, who curated the series. It kicks movies made by German émigré filmmakers who had successful careers in Hollywood\, and each movie night is a double feature. There will be a Q&A and discussion with food and drink after the screenings.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/liebelei-dir-max-ophuls-1933-2/
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240412T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240412T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
CREATED:20240326T101935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T101935Z
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SUMMARY:Katherine Ryan
DESCRIPTION:The Dubai Comedy Festival opens with Katherine Ryan’s local debut. The London-based Canadian comedian and TV personality has developed a persona that exudes a wholesome sweetness\, making her edgy\, irreverent in-your-face material even more shocking. Expect a collection of relatable anecdotes\, stories of her failed relationships and parenting mishaps\, all delivered with the panache of Joan Rivers … She’s a decent singer\, too\, and also has chops as a writer\, presenter and actress.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/katherine-ryan/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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GEO:25.1928528;55.2789648
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240412T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240412T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
CREATED:20240326T102705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T102705Z
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SUMMARY:Mike Eshaq: Sleeping with the Yemeni
DESCRIPTION:The comedian\, actor\, self-taught filmmaker\, and former Marine has a new standup set that blends his Middle Eastern background\, his stint in the services\, and his identity as a Muslim who sometimes breaks the rules. Part of the Dubai Comedy Festival.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/mike-eshaq/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera Studio\, Downtown Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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GEO:25.1949849;55.2784141
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240412T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240412T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
CREATED:20240403T154710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T154757Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy Bizarre 1
DESCRIPTION:The big names get the big houses in the Dubai Comedy festival\, but this showcase provides nightly entertainment from an eclectic mix of (mostly local) standups at a pretty good price. Tonight it’s Amr Elassal\, Rami Salame\, Liz Bains\, and Salman Qureshi; 
Imah Dumagay hosts.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/comedy-bizarre-1/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera Studio\, Downtown Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.1949849;55.2784141
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240412T213000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240412T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
CREATED:20240320T135525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T135525Z
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SUMMARY:Gad Elmaleh: Lui-Même
DESCRIPTION:Top Canadian-Moroccan stand-up comedian and actor with a career that dates back to 1997\, arguably the French-speaking world’s most famous stand-up (he also has several films to his name). He has achieved widespread comedy success in France\, Morocco\, and even the States (he lives there now). This Dubai Comedy Festival gig is in French\, which is reported to give him more space for on-the-spot improvisation … He’s doing a second show on 13 April.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/gad-elmaleh-lui-meme/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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GEO:25.1928528;55.2789648
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240414
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
CREATED:20240214T114336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T114336Z
UID:10008400-1712966400-1713052799@magpie.ae
SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Ahmad Moualla: Combustions
DESCRIPTION:The Syrian artist’s first solo exhibition with this gallery (and his first show in eight years) is a series of new works on paper created in 2023. Considered one of the pioneers of modernism and expressionism in Syria\, Moualla was the first of his peers to introduce interactive performance to his work; though he no longer incorporates performance\, the act and process of creating his works is a performance in itself – he’s known for his dramatic\, intensely theatrical large-scale canvasses. \n“Blurring the boundaries between fact and fiction\, consciousness and subconsciousness\, Moualla reflects on the ambiguities that are constantly in our minds and part of our daily lives” says the gallery. ” Calling for a reconsideration of socially rooted axioms\, specifically in Arab society and through the process of a war\, the artist intentionally poses questions ideas of power\, free-will\, and choices.” \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-ahmad-moualla-combustions/
LOCATION:Fann à Porter\, The Workshop\, Villa 45\, St. 23b\, off Al Wasl Road (opposite Box Park)\, Jumeirah 2\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.1966736;55.2461631
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240413T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240413T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T084625
CREATED:20240403T154847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T154847Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy Bizarre 2
DESCRIPTION:This Dubai Comedy festival showcase provides nightly entertainment from an eclectic mix of (mostly local) standups at a pretty good price. Tonight it’s Shaddy Gaad\, Maher Barwany\, Saaniya Abbas\, and Tai Paschall; 
Liz Bains hosts.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/comedy-bizarre-2/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera Studio\, Downtown Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.1949849;55.2784141
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