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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:20240504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240528
DTSTAMP:20240426T110228Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Takeover 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Jameel’s annual handover of the arts centre to a selected cohort of young visionaries starts on Saturday 4 May and runs to Monday 27 May. There will be multiple artwork and installation “interventions” across the ground floor of the building\, both indoors and outdoors\, with a public programme of talks\, performances and more on the four weekends. \nThe Assembly is an annual experimental learning programme designed to foster creative leaders aged 18 to 24 in the UAE\, inviting the creation and curation of projects reflective of their generation’s areas of interest. This year’s learning programme was designed\, curated and facilitated by Abhirami Suresh\, Library and Youth Coordinator at Art Jameel\, in collaboration with Osemudiamen Ekore\, alumnus of The Assembly 2022-2023. The 2023-24 Assembly cohort members are … \nKarim el Atrache artist and philosopher-to-be\nMalavika Suresh spoken word poet and interdisciplinary researcher\nMariam Shamma interdisciplinary designer\nMarwan Ali architect\nNabeeha Sajjad multimedia designer\nRedha Al Hammad photographer\nSami Al Soloh artist\nToga Al Tahir interdisciplinary researcher \n  \nThe exhibition – (un)cooked:\nThe 11 original commissions by young artists represents a variety of “romantic and magnified versions of seemingly mundane experiences” that “challenge you to find the extraordinary in the ordinary and embark on a journey in discovering that the mundane is real\, raw and relevant in its simplicity”. The theme (un)cooked “expands on the portrayal of various interpretations of memories\, realities and fantasies”. The artists: \nKarim el Atrache and Klythm\nMalavika Suresh and Alysia Knowles\nMariam Shamma\nMarwan Ali and Nour Elbery\nNabeeha Sajjad and Ala Kheir\, Jawad Al Bdiwi\, Makki Rashid and Sarwa Abdul\nRedha Al Hammad and Dalia Mustafa\nSami Al Soloh\nToga Tahir\, Abdallah Abbas and Adiga Music Band \n  \nThe schedule:\nAll events are free\, but you’re advised to preregister via the links. \n4 May \n– discussion: (un)cooked panel with the Assembly 2023-2024 and programme curators Abhirami Suresh and Osemudiamen Ekore 6–7pm Lobby\n– performance: (Self)Serving by artist Assi Abogado 7.15–7.45pm\, Lobby\n– music: Filipino dream pop duo WYWY 7.45–8.30pm\, Jaddaf Waterfront Sculpture Park \n5 May  \n– interactive lecture: Stoicism by Dr Kurt Mertel\, Prof of Philosophy at AUS 5–6.30pm Lobby \n11 May \n– family tour and workshop: A Time-Capsule Exchange by Sami Al Soloh and Sarah Al Soloh 11am–2.30pm Lobby\n– poetry workshop day two: Self-Portrait in Verse two-day intensive poetry writing workshop with Danabelle Gutierrez and Malavika Suresh 11am–2.30pm Lobby \n12 May \n– poetry workshop day two: Self-Portrait in Verse two-day intensive poetry writing workshop with Danabelle Gutierrez and Malavika Suresh 11am–2.30pm Lobby \n18 May \n– exhibition: (un)cooked tour led by Youth Takeover Assembly members 3–4pm Lobby\n– supper club: let them eat cake by artist Farah AlZeer 4–6pm Sahaab\n– film screening + talk: And I Must Go with director/artist Nabeeha Sajjad\, photographer Ala Kheir\, filmmaker Makki Rashid\, creative producer Sarwa Abdul; moderated by Sophie Ziai 6–.730pm Lobby \n19 May \n– talk: Hudhud with artist Enas Al Faranjiya\, writer Nayla Tozin\, designer Rana Kassem\, artist Shaikha Al Salman; moderated by Bootleg Griot 4–5.30pm Lobby \n25 May \n– exhibition: (un)cooked tour led by Youth Takeover Assembly members 5–6pm Lobby\n– poetry: Self-Portrait in Verse – showcase and open mic by Malavika Suresh \n26 May \n– film screening + gathering: Magila by Toga Al Tahir 3–4pm Lobby \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/youth-takeover-2024/
LOCATION:Jameel Arts Centre\, Al Jaddaf\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240527
DTSTAMP:20240305T163134Z
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SUMMARY:CLOSING TODAY 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. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/last-chance-the-fifth-wife/
LOCATION:Firetti Contemporary\, Unit 29\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240526T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240526T153000
DTSTAMP:20240510T095037Z
CREATED:20240510T095037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T095037Z
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SUMMARY:Magic Phil
DESCRIPTION:A show from the popular kids entertainer as part of Abu Dhabi Comedy Week. Slightly disappointing that this is pitched as a family-friendly gig with one price for all – there are no reduced-price tickets for kids.
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/magic-phil/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Magic
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240526T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240526T190000
DTSTAMP:20240507T095444Z
CREATED:20240507T095444Z
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SUMMARY:Performance Co/Lab
DESCRIPTION:An open invitation to all performing artists\, creatives\, and curious individuals looking to explore movement practices: participants will explore performance exercises such as contact improvisation\, breath work\, acting warm-ups\, games\, and techniques. Each session will introduce new and unique exercises throughout the duration of the Performance Co/Lab program. \nPerformance Co/Lab is a bi-monthly gathering facilitated by Mary Chase and Carlos Páez.
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/performance-co-lab/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Dance/movement,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240526T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240526T190000
DTSTAMP:20240510T093656Z
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SUMMARY:Exclusive Live Comedy Podcast: Ali Al Sayed
DESCRIPTION:Last chance to sit in on what’s promised to be a “raw\, real and hilarious” live podcast\, hosted by top local comedian Ali Al Sayed with guests as a contribution to Abu Dhabi Comedy Week.
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/exclusive-live-comedy-podcast-ali-al-sayed-3/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240526T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240526T193000
DTSTAMP:20240510T100529Z
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SUMMARY:Tacarra Williams and Mina Liccione
DESCRIPTION:Two top women standups with real American sass – Liccione from New York via Dubai\, Williams (“known as The Beautiful Beast”) from LA. Expect a woman’s point of view with no holds barred from this Abu Dhabi Comedy Week gig …
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/tacarra-williams-and-mina-liccione/
LOCATION:Saadiyat Rotana\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240526T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240526T213000
DTSTAMP:20240520T152706Z
CREATED:20240508T113554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T152706Z
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SUMMARY:Jo Koy World Tour
DESCRIPTION:Top Filipino-American comic with a nice line in impersonations\, anecdotes\, and witty commentary on life (mainly his) and his colourful family. This gig is part of Abu Dhabi Comedy Week.
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/jo-koy-world-tour-2/
LOCATION:Etihad Arena\, Yas Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240526T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240526T220000
DTSTAMP:20240520T152752Z
CREATED:20240508T124236Z
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SUMMARY:Qui veut la tête de Rakowsky?
DESCRIPTION:A second performance of this comic thriller by students of Culture Emulsion’s Dubai-based drama school as part of its annual Tous en Scène festival of Francophone theatre.
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/qui-veut-la-tete-de-rakowsky-2/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240526T213000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240526T233000
DTSTAMP:20240508T114023Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Tucker
DESCRIPTION:Tucker may have transitioned successfully into Hollywood hits like the Rush Hour franchise\, but he hasn’t lost any of the energy and slick timing that distinguish his comedy specials. He gets the late spot (following Tom Segura) in this Abu Dhabi Comedy Week gig.
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/chris-tucker/
LOCATION:Etihad Arena\, Yas Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240526T220000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240526T233000
DTSTAMP:20240510T100244Z
CREATED:20240510T100109Z
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SUMMARY:Desi show featuring Akaash Singh
DESCRIPTION:Desi-American comic Akaash Singh shares this Abu Dhabi Comedy Week bill with local Desi comedians Saaniya Abaas\, Miqdaad Dohadwala and Yash Bhardwaj. “If you’re easily offended\, maybe don’t come to this one.” say the organisers …
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/desi-show-featuring-akaash-singh/
LOCATION:Saadiyat Rotana\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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