Celebrate South African Freedom Day at The Meat Co. When you wear a South African sports jersey or the national colour, you will receive a traditional malva pudding, a favourite with its sweet, spongy texture and apricot jam filling. Souk Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, 02 558 1713; Souk Al Bahar, Dubai, 04 420 0737; or Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, 04 368 6040, www.themeatco.com
See the Deerfields Art Exhibition, in which locally based emerging artists display their works, including paintings and sculptures. Additionally, the 3-D artist Kurt Wenner (pictured) presents an exclusive creation that captures the transition of Abu Dhabi from old to new, portraying elements of the past, present and future. From 10am to noon, levels 3 and 4, Deerfields Townsquare Shopping Centre, Abu Dhabi, 02 501 0888, www.deerfieldstownsquare.com
Sign up for classes with Drama Scene, which is offering its popular and creative skill-based drama and acting courses to children in Abu Dhabi. This term will focus on interactive improvisational skills and explore different genres such as pantomime, Shakespeare and Greek theatre. Various timings for age groups 8-9, 10-12 and teenagers; Al Yasmina School and Al Khubairat, Abu Dhabi, 04 431 4777, www.dramascenedubai.com
Check out the urban art fest StreetCon 2015, which includes a sensory exhibition with lights, sound and colour, plus street art, a bike exhibition, a neon room, live painting and more. From 10am to 10pm, Al Ghurair Centre, Deira, Dubai, 800 24227, www.alghuraircentre.com
Enjoy a free introductory session to Arabic today from 11am to noon in advance of the beginner's course offered at the Dubai International Writers' Centre, which will use the communicative approach of teaching in an interactive environment. Wednesday to June 22, 6pm to 8pm, Dh2,500, Dubai International Writers' Centre, register for the course at www.diwc.ae or the intro session at events@diwc.ae
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