5 things to do today: Get tickets for the dance show Blaze and sign up for Screen Acting and Writing Courses

Our daily round up of things to do. Get tickets for the dance show Blaze, celebrate Eid Al Fitr at Jones the Grocer, sign up for Screen Acting and Writing Courses, register your kids for Artzy Adventures, participate in equestrian activities at Al Forsan International Sports Resort.

Blaze. Roy Beusker

Get tickets for Blaze, the high-energy, non-stop street-dance and breakdance show featuring feats of urban dance choreographed and performed by top urban-dance stars as part of Dubai Summer Surprises. To qualify and win a spot in the Blaze Masterclass on August 17 hosted by the Blaze team, submit a 15-second dance video on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #BLAZEDXB, and be sure to showcase styles and moves that set you apart from the rest. Performances from August 20 to 22, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, from Dh125, Centrepoint Theatre, Ductac, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, 04 341 4777, www.ductac.org

Celebrate Eid Al Fitr at Jones the Grocer with its Eidelicious menu, including smoked-salmon croquettes for breakfast, wheat-free wrap with quinoa, a superfoods salad, corn chowder, black Angus rib eye, corn-fed chicken breast and a berry and rosewater trifle for dessert. Available at Jones the Grocer locations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, www.facebook.com/JonesUAE

Sign up for Screen Acting and Writing Courses. The actor Alex Broun will lead three classes that will equip anyone with the skills needed as an actor or writer: Screen Acting for Beginners, Screen Acting – Advanced and Screen Writing. Starting on August 10, 11 and 12, 7 to 10pm, on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays depending on the course, Dh1,000, Constellation, Dubai Media City, Dubai, register at 04 438 5574, [e-mail]

Register your kids ages 7 to 14 for Artzy Adventures. The Farjam Foundation presents a programme that will investigate the lives of famous artists through discussions and hands-on projects. From 9am to 1pm, Sundays to Thursdays, Dh500 per week, The Farjam Collection, Building 4, DIFC Gate Village, Dubai, 04 323 0303, [e-mail]

Participate in equestrian activities and lessons during the winter term at Al Forsan International Sports Resort. Sign up children ages 5 and older for a range of activities for riders of all skill levels in different disciplines. September 5 until January 14, closed during school break from December 19 to January 7, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, 800 2536 7726, [e-mail]