Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for May 11, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Aarti Jhurani rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE.
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Abu Dhabi
Exhibition
Visit the opening day of Lifestyle Exhibition, an event that showcases innovative products in a variety of categories, including sports, health, entertainment, fashion, textiles, accessories, household products, education and more. The family event will also feature workshops, demonstrations, live stage shows and more. Pictured: An outfit from the brand Marwa Rabah Couture, which will be showcasing its collection at the exhibition.
Daily until Saturday, 3.30pm to 10.30pm, free, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, lifestyleabudhabi.ae
Abu Dhabi
Workshop
Learn how to make beautiful lamps for Ramadan at The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi. Participants are invited to decorate traditional Arabic lamps that will be used in the mall during the holy month of Ramadan. The workshop is open to adults and children.
From today to Saturday, May 18 to 20, 4pm to 8pm; May 26, every Friday and Saturday during Ramadan till June 17, 8pm to midnight, free, The Mall at World Trade Center www.wtcad.ae
Abu Dhabi
Summer package
Take advantage of the joint summer pass from Abu Dhabi Golf Club and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. The pass will give the holder full access to the courses at the two clubs, complimentary use of golf carts and lockers, access to selected golf tournaments and full access to the leisure facility and pool from Sunday to Thursday.
The pass is valid from Monday to September 15, costs from Dh6,450 for an individual pass, for more information, visit www.adgolfclub.com
Abu Dhabi
Theatre
Watch 9 to 5: The Musical. Abu Dhabi Choral Group presents the play, based on the 1980 film starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. The comedy, set in the 1970s, is about friendship and a group of co-workers taking revenge on their egotistical boss. This story of female empowerment is suitable for all ages. It features songs, laughs and 1970s fashion.
Today and tomorrow, Monday, May 18 and 19, 7.30pm, plus 2pm tomorrow, from Dh100, Abu Dhabi Folklore Theatre, behind Al Wahda Mall, Abu Dhabi, www.platinumlist.net
Abu Dhabi
Performance
Attend the UAE debut of DJ Kid Koala’s theatrical adaptation of his graphic novel Nufonia Must Fall – a story of robots in love. This live adaptation unfolds via real-time filming of more than a dozen miniature stages and a cast of puppets, while Kid Koala and the Afiara Quartet provide original live scoring on piano, strings and turntables. After the theatrical production, members of the audience can relax on the majlis seating with their art supplies, and take inspiration from Kid Koala’s music to draw, as part of Music to Draw to, with Kid Koala on the decks. Art supplies are available, but are limited – participants can bring their own.
Tonight and tomorrow for the theatrical production, 8pm today and 4pm tomorrow; Music to Draw to is tonight, from 9.30pm, free, Red Theater for the performance, The Arts Center for drawing, New York University Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, for more information and to book your spot visit www.nyuad-artscenter.org
Dubai
Art exhibition
Catch the last day of the exhibition, Minor Work, in which Vikram Divecha presents a number of new series related to, emerging from and reflecting on past projects, including a group of paintings created in collaboration with a road-making crew in Dubai, and a set of diagrams remapping the daily activities of street sweepers working in the area around the Sharjah Art Museum. Pictured: Sketchbook 1 by Shahid Ahmad Bashir Mahmood and Vikram Divecha
Today, 10am to 7pm, Gallery Isabelle van den Eynde, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 323 5052, www.ivde.net
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Dubai
Comedy show
Have some fun with the gang from The Laughter Factory. This month’s line-up includes “Spider-Man’s dad” Dominic Holland, whose son Tom plays Peter Parker in the Marvel Universe; Geordie lad Kai Humphries; and the sharp and witty physical comedian Addy Van Der Borgh.
Today and tomorrow, 9pm, buffet package available from Dh260, Movenpick, JBR, Dubai; Wednesday, 8pm, Park Rotana, Abu Dhabi; May 18, 9pm, buffet package available from Dh260, Grand Millennium, Barsha Heights, Dubai; May 19, 9pm, The Gramercy, DIFC, Dubai, Dh140, ages 21+, www.platinumlist.net
Dubai
Performance
Catch a performance by Italian soprano Monica De Rosa Mckay, with the Dubai String Quartet. The event, which has been organised in collaboration with the Italian consulate and the Italian Industry and Commerce office, will celebrate with country’s National Day with Italian classical music.
Tonight, from 8pm, for ages 4 and above, tickets cost from Dh150, Centrepoint Theatre, Ductac, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, for more information and to buy tickets visit ductac.etixdubai.com
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New film
In Sarkar 3, Annu Karkare (Yami Gautam) attempts to take revenge on Sarkar (Amitabh Bachchan) for her father’s death. The patriarch is dealing with his own personal battles, as his grandson Shivaji Nagre (Amit Sadh) rebels against him. Sarkar’s loyal aide Gokul Satam (Ronit Roy) helps him, as he deals with one of his greatest adversaries, Michael Valya (Jackie Shroff). Crime drama, directed by Ram Gopal Verma, also starring Manoj Bajpayee, Bharat Dabholkar and Rohini Hattangadi.
Screening at cinemas across the UAE. (18TC)
Dubai
Health check
Head to Zulekha Hospital to get checked for cervical cancer. As part of cervical cancer awareness month and in line with the Dubai government’s 2017 Year of Giving, Zulekha Hospital has launched the Chance to Change campaign to raise awareness. As part of their campaign, the hospital is offering free consultations and pap tests for two months.
Until June 30, open all day, free, Zulekha Hospital, next to Dubai Women's College, Al Qusais Industrial Area, Dubai, www.zulekhahospitals.com
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