10 things to do today: Register your children for the 3G Robotics Club, register for the Wadi Bih Run, and more

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Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for January 8, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun.

Sharjah

Robotics club

Register your children, ages 9 and older, for the 3G Robotics Club at Maraya Art Centre. They will learn how to build and program robots using the EV3 platform from the Lego Mindstorms using four sensors. The club runs for five classes and participants will receive a certificate.

January 18 to February 15, 5pm to 7pm, Dh750, Maraya Art Centre, Sharjah, 06 556 6555, [e-mail]

Dubai

Outdoor films

Enjoy a film screening at the outdoor movie theatre presented by Vox Cinemas at Galleria Mall. See Hollywood blockbusters in a relaxing, open-air atmosphere, where each ticket includes drinks, popcorn, cookies and nachos or a hot dog. Today see La La Land starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling at 7.45pm and The Great Wall starring Matt Damon at 10.45pm.

From Dh150, Galleria Mall, Al Wasl Road, Dubai, book at 600 599905, www.voxcinemas.com

Dibba, Oman

Fitness event

Register now to take part in the 25th Wadi Bih Run. Races include the 30km, 50km and 72km solo runs, plus the 72km relay run and the 50km family relay race featuring mountain views along the Omani coastline. The trails feature a number of different terrains, but expect steep bends, cliffs and spectacular views of Musandam.

February 3 to 4, Golden Tulip Hotel, Dibba, Oman, register by January 12 at www.premieronline.com

Sharjah

Concert

Enjoy a performance paying tribute to Umm Kulthum (pictured) tonight by Reham Abdel Hakim as part of the Sharjah World Music Festival. Hakim, an award-winning Egyptian singer, portrayed the legendary performer in a TV series about her life, and will be backed by the Cairo Opera House Orchestra.

Tonight, 9pm, from Dh250, Flag Island Amphitheatre, Sharjah, www.ticketmaster.ae

Nationwide

New movie

Catch a screening of the film Snow White's New Adventure. While searching for her missing father, a young girl finds the cottage of Snow White and the seven dwarfs. Her new friends use clues to help her find her father, but the evil queen may foil their plans. Animated adventure.

Screening in cinemas across the UAE. (G)

Abu Dhabi

Kids’ classes

Register your children, ages 2 to 17, for the 2017 Kids Dance Term at Bodytree Studio, where they can learn the foundations of ballet and jazz from beginner level all the way to pre-professional, in classes led by professionally-trained dancers. Or sign them up for musical theatre with Esther Hehl, where they can sing together and create performances.

January 15 to May 13, various timings, Bodytree Studio, Abu Dhabi, 02 443 4888, www.bodytreestudio.com

Dubai

New restaurant

Book your spot at the new Mediterranean-themed restaurant Morah on the 71st floor of the JW Marriott Marquis Tower, which features sharing dishes including Wagyu short ribs, bay scallops, vine-wrapped cod (pictured) and Turkish-style pizza.

Open 6pm to midnight, JW Marriott Marquis, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, reservations at 04 443 0285, [e-mail]

Dubai

Theatre courses

Register to take part in any of a variety of dancing, acting and directing classes with Constellation, including the Short+Sweet acting course, which takes actors through every step from first read to taking a bow on opening night. There are also various screen acting courses led by actor Alex Broun, plus a film-directing course, a hip-hop dance class and beginner and masterclass acting classes.

Starting tomorrow for the Short+Sweet acting course, various prices, One Lake Plaza, Cluster T, JLT, Dubai, register at 052 761 4055, [e-mail]

Dubai

Art exhibition

See the exhibition Iconic Photographs of Asia with photos from award-winning American photographer Steve McCurry, who is known for his images that draw the viewer into the frame. The images he presents share a culture and its people, capturing tales of the human condition. Pictured: Young Wadabi Men, Niger, 1986

Daily until Tuesday, 10am to 7pm, Sundays to Thursdays (closed on Fridays and Saturdays), The Empty Quarter, Building 2, DIFC Gate Village, Dubai, 04 323 1210, www.theemptyquarter.com

Dubai

Concert

Get tickets to see German violinist David Garrett (pictured) and Georgian pianist Khatia Buniatishvili at Dubai Opera as part of the White Nights in Dubai series, which brings together top international musicians.

April 1, 8pm, from Dh550, Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, www.ticketmaster.ae