Attend the opening of the exhibition Wonder Women of Gaza. Doctors Without Borders presents photographer Ovidiu Tataru's portraits of women wearing a superhero cape. The series seeks to challenge preconceived notions of what it means to be a woman living in Gaza. Tataru will host a guided tour of the works, including that of Amal (pictured). From 6.30pm to 8pm, Gulf Photo Plus, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 380 8545, www.gulfphotoplus.com
Register to take part in the Beat Diabetes Walk, which aims to raise awareness about diabetes in the region, with funds to be donated to Al Jalila Foundation. The 3K walk will be followed by free blood-glucose tests, fitness challenges, Zumba, yoga and a children's sports zone. On November 20, gates open at 7am, walk begins at 8am, Dh20 for ages 14 and older; Dh10 for ages 8-14; free for ages 7 and under, Zabeel Park, Dubai. Register by November 15 at www.beatdiabetes.me
Sign up your children ages 8 to 16 for a masterclass with West End star of Into the Woods Peter Caulfield, who played Jack. He will host a physical workshop for children with a passion for musical theatre. Saturday, from 2pm to 4pm, Dh225 for registered Hayley's Comet students; Dh250 for all others, James & Alex Dance Studios, Dubai Media City, 055 104 0538, info@hayleyscomet.com
Sit in on the talk Open City: Interventions Into Public Space, a discussion about art and architecture and their impact on communities, presented by the head of architectural affairs for the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, Noura Al Sayeh, and visiting artist Mary Ellen Carroll. At 7pm, cinema room, A4 Space, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, www.alserkalavenue.ae
See the play The Weir. The group Danú Dubai presents the humorous Olivier Award-winning play by Conor McPherson, set in a remote part of Ireland where local men revel in telling spooky stories to impress a beautiful woman. At 7.30pm, Dh85, Courtyard Playhouse, Al Quoz, Dubai, www.courtyardplayhouse.com
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