Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for February 7, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun.
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Abu Dhabi
Art exhibition
Norwegian artist Unni Kriens presents Life in Color, an exhibition of her mixed-media works, featuring a wide range of techniques and styles. She uses everyday items to create subtle connections between the viewer's memories and experiences. Pictured: Turquoise Camel
Opens today, then runs daily until February 20, lobby, Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi, search "Unni Kriens artist" on www.facebook.com
Dubai
Theatre
Get tickets now for the Short+Sweet Theatre Festival 2017 and see a series of 10-minute plays in various genres, presented by top independent theatre companies from Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Dubai. The audience can vote for the best play at each show, giving the winner the chance of a spot at the People’s Choice Final on February 25.
Friday and Saturday, February 17 and 18, February 24 and 25, 7.30pm to 9.30pm on Friday and February 17; 2.30pm to 4.30pm and 7.30pm to 9.30pm on Saturday and February 18; 3pm to 5pm and 8pm to 10pm on February 24 and February 25, from Dh100; Dh450 for a season pass, The Junction, Al Quoz, Dubai, www.tixbox.com
Abu Dhabi
Art exhibition
Songs for Everyone by Yiannis Roussakis opens today. The artist presents a project developed during his recent journey to South East Asia, documenting life in rural villages through images of people that represent our common human fate and the world we create, hoping to leave our mark behind. Pictured: Songs for Everyone
Opens tonight, 7pm, then runs daily until March 1, 10am to 10pm, Saturdays to Thursdays (closed Fridays), Etihad Modern Art Gallery, Bateen Area, Street 4, Villa 4/2, Abu Dhabi, 02 667 1229, www.etihadmodernart.com
Abu Dhabi
Film screening
Attend the first screening of the Friends, Food & Film pop-up series by Cinema Akil and the US Embassy Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Homemade in Abu Dhabi, designed to bring cultures together by sharing film and food. Screening tonight, the 1996 comedy Big Night, about two brothers, Primo (Tony Shalhoub) and Secondo (Stanley Tucci), who emigrate from Italy to the United States to open an Italian restaurant. With the restaurant facing financial difficulty, a benefit is planned, starring a famous musician.
Tonight, 7.30pm, free on a first-come, first-seated basis, ages 16+, Warehouse421, Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi, www.cinemaakil.com
Dubai
Kids’ workshop
Register your children, ages 6 to 11, for a workshop with Wisdom Jar designed to bring together academic learning and art. This month, kids will learn the story behind Valentine’s Day, explore folk tales and learn new painting techniques. The workshop is suitable for all skill levels.
February 16, 4.30pm to 6.30pm, Dh210, thejamjar, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 341 7303, www.thejamjardubai.com
Dubai
Comedy show
Register to attend a comedy show by Dubomedy’s Improv Revolution Troupe. Back to the Improv Comedy Night features high-energy, on-the-spot comedy with long and short-form games featuring audience participation, including performers Omar Ismail, Alex Liccione, Simeon Goodson and troupe director Mina Liccione.
February 25, 7pm, free with registration, Centre for Musical Arts, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, register at rsvp@dubomedy.com
Abu Dhabi
Sports event
Make plans to attend this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Red Bull Air Race. Enjoy an action-packed afternoon and experience the thrill of the world’s fastest motorsport series, as highly skilled pilots negotiate a course of air gates along the waters of the Abu Dhabi Corniche. Public viewing will be available near Marina Mall. There will be a ticketed hospitality venue at Hiltonia Beach Club.
Friday and Saturday, noon to 6pm, from Dh399 for qualifying day viewing from Hiltonia Beach Club on Friday, Corniche, Abu Dhabi, www.ticketmaster.ae
Dubai
Literature festival
Form your team and book your spot at the Book Lovers’ Quiz Night presented by the Emirates Literature Foundation. Pit your literary wits against other book lovers in an evening of food and fun. The winner will receive two tickets to the Author Farewell Dinner at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature in March.
February 15, 6pm, Dh160 includes buffet dinner, World Trade Club, Sheikh Rashid Tower, World Trade Centre, Dubai, www.elfdubai.org
Dubai
Film screening
Catch the world premier of the film Abroad – Portraits of Dancers, a documentary by Heddy Maalem, in which the renowned choreographer embarks on a world tour meeting the dancers who helped to define his career. The film is in French with English subtitles. A Q&A with Maalem will take place following the screening. Additionally, on Thursday at 8pm at Ductac, the Heddy Maalem Dance Company will perform Praise the Mighty Kingdom, featuring Krump and contemporary dance styles. Tickets for the performance cost Dh80 and can be purchased at www.ductac.org.
Tonight, 8pm, auditorium, Alliance Française Dubai, Oud Metha, Dubai, 04 335 8712, www.afdubai.org
Dubai
Sports event
Register your team to take part in the Ultimate Frisbee Tournament presented by LTF Sports and start the weekend with a brisk game in the park. The teams have seven members plus up to four substitutes and the winners will enjoy bragging rights. A weekly league will begin in the coming weeks.
Friday, 9am, Dh30 per person includes a mini-gift, ages 16+, Ripe Market, Gate 2, Zabeel Park, Dubai, register at www.facebook.com/LTFSports
