Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for February 10, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Ellen Fortini rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE.
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Sharjah
Light festival
Head to Sharjah for the last weekend of the Sharjah Light Festival to enjoy illuminations on the architecture at 13 locations, combined with beautifully composed music in displays of colour, images and lights inspired by subjects including beauty, science, creativity and knowledge. Locations include Masjid Al Noor, Khalid Lagoon and Al Majaz Waterfront.
Today and tomorrow, 6pm to midnight, various locations around Sharjah, www.sharjahlightfestival.ae
Dubai
Film screening
Attend a screening of Karima: A Day in the Life of a Henna Girl, directed by photographer Hassan Hajjaj, on the opening night of GPP Photo Week and as part of the Work in Progress film series by Cinema Akil and Alserkal Avenue. The documentary follows the mother, wife, henna artist and Marrakech icon who, along with Hajjaj, will conduct a Q&A following the film. Additionally, Hajjaj's works will be exhibited at The Third Line Gallery, where Karima will host a henna station tomorrow from noon to 5pm.
Tonight, 7pm, free on a first-come, first-seated basis, The Yard, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, www.gulfphotoplus.com
Nationwide
New movie
John Wick: Chapter 2 sees Keanu Reeves return as the titular hitman, who comes out of retirement and returns to the criminal underworld when a former associate attempts to take over an assassins' guild. Wick soon discovers that a bounty has been put on his life. Action thriller, also starring Ruby Rose, Bridget Moynahan, Ian McShane, Laurence Fishburne and Common.
Screening at cinemas across the UAE (15+)
Abu Dhabi
Performance
Get tickets to see renowned stage show Blue Man Group at du Forum. The show, performed by the distinctive blue-faced musicians, combines percussion instruments and state-of-the-art technology with stories, comedy, theatre, rock music and a dance-party vibe for a creative, memorable experience.
April 18 to 22, from Dh195, du Forum, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.platinumlist.net
Abu Dhabi
Children’s fun
Take the children to Orange Wheels for a range of classes that keep them engaged through entertainment, learning and physical activities, including pre-school musical classes, Islamic music classes, karate and ballet, plus Pilates for adults. Children can also enjoy play hours, climbing activities, pampering treatments, face-painting and party packages.
Open 10am to 9pm, Sundays to Wednesdays; 10am to 10pm, Thursdays to Saturdays, Al Wahda Mall, Abu Dhabi, 02 664 7711, www.orangewheels.com
Dubai
Kids’ camp
Kartdrome Camp Gulf Star Sports offers children ages 7 to 15 an adrenaline-fuelled half-term of go-karting, laser tag, simulators, billiards, video games, team games and competitions, including a race-day on Thursday on the outdoor track at Dubai Autodrome.
February 12 to 16, 9am to 1pm, Sundays to Thursdays, from Dh995, Dubai Autodrome, Dubai, 050 429 4860, info@gulfstarsports.com
Dubai
Concert
Attend a celebration of Bob Marley's birthday headlined by his son, Ky-Mani Marley, a singer and multi-instrumentalist who will perform a selection of his own songs (hits include Judge Not and Dear Dad) as well as his father's best-loved songs (hits include One Love, No Woman No Cry and Three Little Birds). The event will also feature UAE-based bands and DJs.
Today, 3pm to 3am, from Dh150 at the gate, Dubai International Marine Club, Dubai, www.800tickets.com
Dubai
Concert
Clean Bandit (Rockabye, Real Love, Rather Be; pictured) headline Solis, a new beach concept featuring live music and EDM genres. Special guests include Showtek (Believer, Booyah, Bad), Wankelmut (My Head Is a Jungle, One Day), Xiiam and David De Luca.
Today, 3pm to 3am, from Dh150, ages 21+, Nasimi Beach, Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, www.tixbox.com
Dubai
Theatre
Attend Short+Sweet Theatre Festival to 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 at a spot at the People’s Choice Final on February 25.
February 10 to 11, February 17 to 18, February 24 to 25, 7.30pm to 9.30pm on February 10 and 17; 2.30pm to 4.30pm and 7.30pm to 9.30pm on February 11 and 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
Dubai
Photo week
GPP Photo Week is a photography festival featuring exhibitions, photo walks, special events and workshops led by top photographers. The event is designed to inspire and connect photographers from around the world and kicks off today with Sony PhotoFriday, a selection of classes in a variety of topics and a film screening (see Cinema Akil listing, below right). Tomorrow features a panel discussion and Slidefest 20, a presentation of personal photography projects.
Opens today, then runs daily until February 17, various timings and prices, Gulf Photo Plus, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, www.gulfphotoplus.com
