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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240219
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SUMMARY:Hatshepsut: The Woman Who Would Be King
DESCRIPTION:Actually\, she was king (sort of). This “groundbreaking immersive show” covers the life of Hatshepsut (c. 1507–1458 BCE)\, the fifth Pharaoh of Egypt’s Eighteenth Dynasty – ruling first as regent to her stepson Thutmose III\, then as queen regnant. She dressed and behaved much like a man in order to keep the court and the priests on side (hence presumably the reference to ‘king’). Famously her reign was a period of great prosperity and peace\, and of major building (like the Karnak Temple Complex and her own Mortuary Temple at Deir el-Bahari). After her death most of her images were destroyed and references to her erased; ain’t that always the way? \nSo there should be lots of material for this show\, which features 270-degree wall and floor projections and the promise that “you’ll be transported to the heart of the empire\, experiencing the customs\, beliefs\, and traditions that shaped Hatshepsut’s rule … in a captivating and unforgettable experience”. \nThe show lasts about 30 minutes and there are slots throughout the day between 10am and 8.30pm from 15 January to 18 February. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/hatshepsut-the-woman-who-would-be-king/
LOCATION:kanvas Dubai\, Unit 1\, Al Khayat Art Avenue\, 19th Street Al Quoz 1\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240219
DTSTAMP:20240116T093553Z
CREATED:20240116T093553Z
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SUMMARY:PLUMA
DESCRIPTION:A circus experience (no animals!) under the big top\, courtesy of Cirque du Liban. “Watch in amazement as our acrobats defy gravity\, through the air with breathtaking precision”; the narrative\, such as it is\, concerns a girl (the titular Pluma) with dreams of flying. We’re promised “a captivating journey of self-discovery and awe-inspiring aerial feats” via “a groundbreaking circus spectacle blending acrobatics\, 3D projection\, and visual wonders”. \nIt all happens in a purpose-built big top circus tent with 1\,200 seats. There are shows Wednesday to Sunday from 17 January to 18 February\, all at 7pm on weekdays with two shows on Fridays\, Saturdays and Sundays. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/pluma/
LOCATION:Festival City Mall\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Circus
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240202T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240224T213000
DTSTAMP: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/staging4/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:20240207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240219
DTSTAMP:20240124T143346Z
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SUMMARY:Sharjah Light Festival
DESCRIPTION:Regular readers will know that magpie has always been a fan of the Sharjah Light Festival\, the 13th edition of which runs 7 to 18 February. SLF is being joined by two more light festivals that have emerged in the UAE over the last few months – Manar Abu Dhabi\, which runs to the end of the month\, and Dhai Dubai Light Art Festival at Expo City Dubai from 26 January to 4 February. \nThey both look like becoming exceptional additions to the calendar\, but they are very different constructions to SLF. Their artworks in the Dubai and Abu Dhabi installations stand alone\, even when they are site-specific. By contrast\, the Sharjah Light Festival generally takes a more conventional approach – the kind of thing we’re familiar with from some of the European city light festivals\, which typically means illuminating iconic cultural (and some natural) landmarks. \nThis year’s Sharjah Light Festival features light shows crafted by around 15 international artists in a dozen locations – three of them new to the schedule this year: Kalba Waterfront\, the General Directorate of Sharjah Police\, and the General Souq at Al Hamriyah. They join Khalid Lagoon\, Al Majaz Waterfront\, BEEAH Group Headquarters\, Al Dhaid Fort\, Sharjah Mosque\, Sheikh Rashid Al Qasimi Mosque\, Al Noor Mosque\, and Al Rafisah Dam. \nThere’s also the Light Village in front of the University City Hall building\, which will have around 55 F&B and retail vendors plus entertainment and activities. That opens from 1 February. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/sharjah-light-festival-3/
LOCATION:[various Sharjah locations]
CATEGORIES:Festival,Light,Public art
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240219
DTSTAMP:20240213T104100Z
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SUMMARY:UNTOLD Dubai
DESCRIPTION:Four days of top dance music for the first UNTOLD festival to be held outside Europe – “over 100 talents from around the world\, boasting something for every modern-music lover” (some latino\, some pop\, some afrobeat\, but mostly house and hiphop). Headliners include Tiësto; Armin van Burren; Hardwell; Ellie Goulding; and the excellent Sebastian Ingrosso\, once of house supergroup Swedish House Mafia. But the list really is very strong\, and tickets are reportedly selling fast: “get ready for music genres from A to Z\, life-changing experiences\, epic arts and entertainment activities\, and the experience of a lifetime …” \nDay passes are AED 300\, a four-dayer is AED 700\, and there are premium access-all-areas packages too. The exact schedule isn’t on  yet\, which is a shame if you want to catch a particular artist on a particular day\, but you can expect music from early evening through to early morning; tickets are apparently valid from 4pm to 5am. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/untold-dubai/
LOCATION:Expo City Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Party
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240219
DTSTAMP:20240116T101356Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special
DESCRIPTION:A romantic evening of popular tunes\, played by a string quartet and lit by candlelight. An evening stroll along the edge of the mangroves should help the mood\, too. \nThe programme lasts about an hour; there are performances at 6pm and 8pm. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/candlelight-valentines-day-special/
LOCATION:Anantara Eastern Mangroves\, Al Salam Street\, Al Kheeran\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Chamber concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240218T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240218T153000
DTSTAMP:20240214T172906Z
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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  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/past-lives-dir-celine-song-2023-3/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240218T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240218T173000
DTSTAMP:20240214T173115Z
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SUMMARY:The Holdovers: dir Alexander Payne (2023)
DESCRIPTION:A warm-hearted and thoughtful holiday story of three lonely\, shipwrecked people who find support in the most unlikely of places. A curmudgeonly teacher (Paul Giamatti) is forced to remain on campus at a New England prep school over Christmas to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go; as the days pass\, the grumpy prof forms an unexpected bond with smart-but-troubled student Angus (Dominic Sessa) and the school’s head cook Mary (Da’Vine Joy Randolph). A surprisingly engaging and really rather sweet comedy-drama with some superb acting \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/the-holdovers-dir-alexander-payne-2023-2/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240218T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240218T220000
DTSTAMP:20240214T101028Z
CREATED:20240214T100937Z
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SUMMARY:1 Minute to Krushit
DESCRIPTION:A Dubomedy comedy night with alumni of its stand-up courses\, at least 18 of them – they each get just one minute to make you laugh\, there will be prizes\, and it’s free with no minimum spend (you need to pre-register\, though). This is the fourth in the series and the other three 1M2Ks have been a gas … \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/1-minute-to-krushit-2/
LOCATION:Melrose\, Paramount Midtown\, Al Mustaqbal Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240218T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240218T213000
DTSTAMP:20240131T150108Z
CREATED:20240131T150108Z
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SUMMARY:The Jazz Solo
DESCRIPTION:“Soft and classy” – an evening with pianist/singer Ryann Gibb\, accompanied by ToDA’s 360° visuals … \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/the-jazz-solo-2/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240218T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240218T220000
DTSTAMP:20240206T174342Z
CREATED:20240206T174326Z
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SUMMARY:La Scala Theatre Ballet Academy
DESCRIPTION:A second chance to see this gala programme by some of ballet’s future stars. La Scala Theatre Ballet School is recognised as one of the world’s leading classical ballet schools in the world and benefits from being associated with the professional company of Teatro alla Scala Ballet. This showcase is directed by the main ballet master of the Teatro alla Scala Ballet\, Frédéric Olivieri. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/la-scala-theatre-ballet-academy-2/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Ballet
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240218T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240218T220000
DTSTAMP:20240207T080637Z
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SUMMARY:Mohit Takalkar: Hunkaro
DESCRIPTION:A second show for this performance piece\, co-presented by Ishara Art Foundation\, which invites the audience to practise the precious gift of attention through active\, participatory listening. \nIt interweaves three stories of human trials and tribulations\, tied together by the vital importance of hope and the impossibility of life without it. Using traditional singing and vocal techniques\, the stories are narrated in different styles\, languages and dialects by six professional actors. In the absence of musical instruments\, the performers emphasise the aesthetic value of language and the importance of the spoken word. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/mohit-takalkar-hunkaro-3/
LOCATION:Sharjah Art Foundation — Calligraphy Square\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Performance
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