Check out the Latin American-flavoured supper club Izel. As well as live bands, this new venue boasts succulent meats, ceviche dishes and flavours of the ocean. The interior features Mayan, Aztec and Olmec details. Open from 6.30pm to 3am, Conrad Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, 04 444 7111, www.facebook.com/IZEL.Dubai

Enjoy a concert of jazz and tango, drawing on the rich traditions of ­Argentinian sounds, presented by the Alliance Française Abu Dhabi. The duo Free Tango comprise the pianist Sergio Gruz and the bandoneon player Olivier Manoury (pictured). At 8pm, from Dh80 for members, Dh100 for non-members, Hilton Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi, 02 666 6232, www.timeouttickets.com

See a performance by the English magician James More during Al Ghurair Centre's street-theatre campaign. Some of the world's best street-theatre artists will perform for free to celebrate the centre's retail expansion launch. A Battle of the Bands also runs throughout the month. From 10am to midnight, Al Ghurair Centre, Dubai, 800 24227, www.alghuraircentre.com

Attend Abu Dhabi Reads and discuss The American Granddaughter by Inaam Kachachi, which is about an Iraqi immigrant to the United States who returns as an ­interpreter for the US Army. From 6.30pm, free, Downtown Campus Garden, off ­Hamdan Street, behind ADIA building, NYU Abu ­Dhabi, www.electrastreet.net

Participate in the Bench Mark with thejamjar. People of all ages are invited to decorate a selection of Al Quoz benches, which will then be placed near various art spaces. From 4pm to 10pm, thejamjar, Al Quoz, Dubai, RSVP at info@thejamjardubai.com or 04 341 7303

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