See an exhibition of artworks by the Lebanese-American artist, poet and author Kahlil Gibran in Gibran: A Humane Perspective, which offers a rare opportunity to see 30 works and manuscripts that use watercolour, oils, and charcoal, including The Sad Mona Lisa and The Blind. It is the largest collection of Gibran's work to ever go on display in the UAE. 8am-8pm, Sharjah Art Museum, Sharjah, 06 568 8222, www.sharjahmuseums.ae
Plan to take part in a four-week drawing workshop at thejamjar. Maryam Rahman Agha will conduct the course for ages 17 and older. The workshop will introduce and contextualise various drawing methods and look at 2-D representations and drawings, with a focus on line, shape, form and volume, and positive and negative spaces. October 10-31, 4-6pm on Saturdays, Dh150 per session or Dh500 for all, thejamjar, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 341 7303, www.thejamjardubai.com
Sign up your kids for the free trial class offered by the new Gulf Star Gymnastics Club, which will be led by the head coach, Kiera, and a qualified team, who will teach students, in a programme based on the British Gymnastics Syllabus, on Sundays from 4.15pm and Thursdays from 3.15pm. October 11, 4.15pm for the free trial, Hartland International School, Dubai, register at 050 429 4860, info@gulfstarsports.com
Register now for the Pink is Punk Run:Swim, hosted by Ignite Fitness & Wellness and raise funds for breast-cancer-awareness charities with a swim plus beach and pavement run in a variety of categories. October 9, 6am for pack collection, 7.15am for races start, race fees from Dh70- Dh250, Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa, Dubai, www.premieronline.com
Book your spot and celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving at Fraîche. Give thanks and enjoy a cornucopia of delights with all the trimmings, including turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. October 12, 6pm, from Dh125 per person, Fraîche Cafe and Bistro, Cluster Y, Swiss Tower, JLT, Dubai, reservations essential at 04 369 7821, www.fraiche.ae
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