See the 1994 Russian film Burnt by the Sun as part of Alserkal Avenue and Cinema Akil's summer screening series Here Comes the Sun. The dramatic historical film, directed by Nikita Mikhalkov, tells the story of Colonel Kotov who, in 1936, is spending the summer with his family and friends when his cousin Dmitri arrives from Moscow – and the colonel soon discovers that the visit isn't simply a social call. At 7pm, free, A4 Space, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, www.cinemaakil.com
View the exhibition Made in Tashkeel, a showcase of works by artists based in the UAE resulting from experiments, workshops and residencies at Tashkeel, including handmade jewellery, bespoke furniture and digital prints. From 10am to 10pm, Tashkeel, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, 04 336 3313, www.tashkeel.org
Take part in the free family art workshop at The Farjam Foundation as part of the Artzy Adventures summer camp. With different themes each week, parents and children can create a work of art together. From 11am to 3pm, free, The Farjam Foundation, Building 4, DIFC Gate Village, Dubai, register at 04 323 0303, magda@farjamfoundation.org
Visit Hili Mall in Al Ain for its Eid Al Fitr festival featuring activities for children such as bubble shows, face-painting, henna-drawing and a balloon twister. Several robot shows will make for entertaining appearances. Open from 10am to 11pm, performances and activities from 6pm to 10pm, Hili District, Al Ain, 03 762 0207, www.hilimall.ae
Get tickets for Sesame Street – Elmo Makes Music. Part of the Abu Dhabi Summer Season, the show sees Abby Cadabby, Elmo and friends discover musical instruments in household items. August 6 to 8, from Dh95, du Forum, Abu Dhabi; August 14 to 15, from Dh75, Al Ain Municipality Theatre, Al Ain, www.tixbox.com
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