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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240407
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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/staging4/event/cirque-du-liban-fontana/
LOCATION:Yas Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Circus
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTSTAMP:20240214T112908Z
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SUMMARY:BRED Abu Dhabi
DESCRIPTION:The second edition of “the Middle East’s neo-culture festival” aims to celebrate the region’s art\, fashion and musical tastes (specifically grime and hip-hop) with local and international artists\, local and international food outlets\, gaming\, basketball showdowns\, streetwear stalls\, curated art\, and “interactive experiences”. \nThe concerts are on three of the days\, the rest of the festival runs for all five. You pay extra for the concerts; a day pass to the festival site without concerts is AED 75\, you’ll pay AED 125 for an all-areas-plus-concert ticket on 25 April (headliners J Hus and AJ Tracey) or AED 195 per day for 26 April (Metro Boomin and Offset) and 27 April (Ty Dolla $ign and Don Toliver). Plus there’s premium-price access-with-extras tickets too. The five-day access-mostly-everything pass at AED 495 seems more of a bargain. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/bred-abu-dhabi/
LOCATION:Yas Bay\, Yas Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTSTAMP:20240424T135202Z
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SUMMARY:Cirque Du Soleil: CRYSTAL
DESCRIPTION:“This mesmerising amalgamation of acrobatic excellence” is “a truly breathtaking entertainment phenomenon”\, opines the organiser’s press release. Even allowing for the hyperbole\, there’s a good chance that all that will be true: it’s Cirque du Soleil\, after all\, and for this show the company is exploring brand-new creative territory by combining its signature acrobatics with ice-skating. So acrobats and skaters perform on the ice and in the air\, seamlessly combining disciplines from both genres as the ice is transformed into “a dynamic stage where precision skating mingles with awe-inspiring aerial feats and acrobatic prowess”. \nThe technology should be pretty spectacular too – state-of-the-art infrared trackers with 36 spotlights and 28 powerful projectors should create a visually stunning experience for the performers to move through. And no two performances will be exactly alike\, with the action unfolding dynamically around the skaters and acrobats. The soundtrack looks characteristically strong\, too\, with the likes of Sia’s Chandelier\, Sinner Man by Nina Simone\, and A Beautiful Day by U2. \nAs usual with Cirque du Soleil shows\, there’s a storyline – Crystal\, a young girl who feels misunderstood\, goes on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. The whole show is about looking at things through fresh angles\, peeking through the veneer of everyday life\, and reframing one’s daily realities. \nThe show runs for two consecutive weekends. Show times: \n\n\n\n26 April – 7.30pm\n27 April – 3.30 and 7.30pm\n28 April – 3.30pm\n\n\n\n… then: \n\n\n\n2 May – 7.30pm\n3 May – 7.30pm\n4 May – 3.30 and 7.30pm\n5 May – 3.30pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/cirque-du-soleil-crystal/
LOCATION:Etihad Arena\, Yas Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Circus,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240427T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240428T030000
DTSTAMP:20240408T095911Z
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SUMMARY:Peggy Gou: Masquerave
DESCRIPTION:A long evening session of feel-good techno and house from the uber-hip Berlin-based South Korean DJ/producer. Why masquerave? Because you get to wear masks\, from a collection inspired by the animal characters in the Louvre’s current From Kalila Wa Dimna to La Fontaine: Travelling through Fables. Looks like a fun evening\, even at this less-than-fun price …
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/peggy-gou-masquerave/
LOCATION:Louvre Abu Dhabi\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTSTAMP:20240115T174426Z
CREATED:20240115T174426Z
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SUMMARY:CLOSING TODAY Hana El-Sagini: Counting Fingers
DESCRIPTION:A solo exhibition that presents a newly commissioned large-scale installation rooted in the instability and fragility of the human experience — more than 200 fantastical ceramic objects arranged as surreal sculptures and structures that replicate and reimagine healthcare spaces\, such as medical waiting rooms\, hospital corridors\, and doctors’ offices. \nProduced after Hana El-Sagini’s long battle with illness\, the objects featured in this exhibition encourage viewers to find joy and humour in envisioning a strange world where humans\, animals\, plants and inanimate objects blend into semi-distinguishable forms and figures. The exhibition prompts us to pause and contemplate the inherent mechanisms that enable us to endure pain\, trauma\, fear\, and adversity in ways that may potentially reconnect us with our vulnerability and\, ultimately\, our humanity. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/last-chance-hana-el-sagini-counting-fingers/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTSTAMP:20240115T175032Z
CREATED:20240115T174847Z
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SUMMARY:CLOSING TODAY Network Culture
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition presents projects by 12 of the participants in 421’s Homebound Residency Program\, which ran annually from spring 2020 to fall 2023; it is both a celebration of the work produced during the programme and an acknowledgement of the importance of community in artistic practice. \nThe works featured are by Yara Asmar\, Mona Ayyash\, BaRiya\, Raghvi Bhatia\, Kimia Collective (Chahine Fellahi and Kaïs Aïouch)\, Nihaal Faizal\, Batool Desouky and Zain Mahjoub\, Engy Mohsen\, Roger Mokbel\, Fatma Belkıs and Onur Gökmen\, Mahshid Rafiei\, Ayesha Singh\, and Salem Al Suwaidi. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/network-culture/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTSTAMP:20240223T151530Z
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SUMMARY:Travesía Colombia
DESCRIPTION:Colombia comes to Dubai; 45 professional dancers\, musicians\, and actors from the country deliver a 90-minute spectacle showcasing the culture\, music\, and dance of Colombia. It’s all hung on a plot involving Emirati journalists who are touring Colombia\, but the story will definitely be playing second fiddle to the sheer colour and exuberance of the Colombian experience. \nThe show is produced and directed by Judy Pizarro\, a professional dancer whose CV includes 10 years as the principal dancer of the National Ballet of Colombia (1997 – 2006) but who now lives and works in Dubai. \nThere are two shows today\, at 4pm and 8.30pm. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/travesia-colombia/
LOCATION:Zabeel Theatre\, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray\, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Musical
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTSTAMP:20240425T150116Z
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SUMMARY:Chopin's Best Works
DESCRIPTION:Chopin favourites by candlelight\, a recital for solo piano by Magdalena Wajdzik. These concerts are “a series of classical music concerts aimed at democratising access to classical music by allowing people all over the world to enjoy live candlelit music performances … by creating intimate experiences where fans can connect directly with their favourite artists”. The specific plus is illumination by thousands of candles\, with a programme that does indeed look quite inviting (even if “best” does set the bar rather high; at these prices a high bar is the least you can expect for a one-hour show). \n\nThe programme: \n\n\nNocturnes op.9 n.2\nNocturne in C sharp minor\nPolonaise op.44\nPrelude op.28 n.4\nPrelude op.28 n.15 ‘Raindrop’\nFantaisie-Impromptu op.66\nValse op.64 n.2\nValse op.69 n.1\nScherzo op.31 n.2\n\nThere are three performances during the day at 4pm\, 6pm and 8pm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/chopins-best-works-6/
LOCATION:Alliance Française Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240428T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240428T220000
DTSTAMP:20240408T155404Z
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SUMMARY:Teodor Currentzis and MusicAeterna
DESCRIPTION:A second (and final) performance for the rather special MusicAeterna orchestra with its unorthodox Greek-born Russian conductor Teodor Currentzis. He founded MusicAeterna in Russia in 2004\, when he was serving as principal conductor of the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre and subsequently of the Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre; the players were handpicked from around Russia and persuaded to move to his base in Siberia\, where they underwent a gruelling schedule of rehearsal and recording. MusicAeterna retains that focus\, though not so much in Siberia these days: the orchestra has long been in demand on the concert circuit and for operatic productions. \nFor tonight we have a programme of Wagner\, practically his greatest hits: \nOverture to the opera “Parsifal”\nOverture to the opera “Tannhäuser”\nPrelude and “Liebestod” from the opera “Tristan and Isolde”\nOverture to the opera “Lohengrin”\nOverture to the opera “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg”
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/teodor-currentzis-and-musicaeterna-2/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240428T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240428T220000
DTSTAMP:20240916T123405Z
CREATED:20240916T122909Z
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SUMMARY:Chopin's Best Works
DESCRIPTION:Chopin favourites by candlelight\, a recital for solo piano by Also Dotto. These concerts are “a series of classical music concerts aimed at democratising access to classical music by allowing people all over the world to enjoy live candlelit music performances … by creating intimate experiences where fans can connect directly with their favourite artists”. The specific plus is illumination by thousands of candles\, with a programme that does indeed look quite inviting (even if “best” does set the bar rather high; at these prices a high bar is the least you can expect for a one-hour show). \n\nThe programme: \n\n\nNocturnes op.9 no2\nNocturne in C sharp minor\nPolonaise op.44\nPrelude op.28 no4\nPrelude op.28 no15 ‘Raindrop’\nFantaisie-Impromptu op.66\nValse op.64 no2\nValse op.69 no1\nScherzo op.31 no2
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/chopins-best-works-7/
LOCATION:Raffles The Palm\, West Crescent\, Palm Jumeirah\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Recital
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