Make plans to attend the European Film Screenings and see a selection of the best new and recent movies from 18 countries. Each screening will be preceded by a UAE-produced short film. The event opens with the Oscar-nominated Song of the Sea with a screening in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday at 8pm, and on Thursday at 8pm in Dubai. Wednesday to October 31, various timings, tickets are free from the cinemas on a first-come-first-served basis, Novo Cinemas, World Trade Center Mall, Abu Dhabi from Wednesday to October 30; Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai from Thursday to October 31, www.facebook.com/EuropeanFilmScreenings
Enjoy a performance by the Dubai Vocal Ensemble as part of The Fridge Centenary Concert Series. The 30 Filipino singers will combine their voices with the drums of Afrobeats, who bring a tribal rhythm, as well as Run Dingo on the didgeridoo and Mishel Taufik with the marimba. Doors open at 7pm, concert starts at 7.30pm, Dh50, free for students under age 18, The Fridge, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 347 7793, www.thefridgedubai.com
Take part in the free classes today as part of Get Driver Fit. Ladies can enjoy Xtend Barre, which combines dance, ballet and Pilates, and everyone can take part in the high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Get Driver Fit continues daily until November 19, with free sporting and fitness sessions at locations around the capital. From 11am for Xtend Barre, Bodytree Studio; 7pm for HIIT training, Mushrif Park, Abu Dhabi, www.facebook.com/GetDriverFit
Head to Original Wings and Rings for a special Mexican Monday menu, plus enjoy impromptu jams by local bands and unleash your inner rock star with some fun karaoke singing. From 8pm to 11pm, Level C, Liberty House, DIFC, Dubai. 04 359 6900, www.facebook.com/OriginalWingsandRings
Attend the Noche de Tango and see Fernanda Grosso and Alejandro Ferreyra from Buenos Aires perform the traditional Argentinian dance in a show, then take part in the Milonga dance, which will follow. From 8pm to midnight, Dh75, Art Sawa, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 340 8660, www.artsawa.com
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