See a screening of Treasure Island, the stage adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's story of murder, money and mutiny, broadcast live from the National Theatre in London. At 8pm, Dh100, The Courtyard Playhouse, Al Quoz, Dubai, www.courtyardplayhouse.com
Visit Yas Mall and see the largest handmade carpet produced in Afghanistan. The carpet, which measures 102 square metres and weighs about 350kg, took 40 weavers two years to make. Weavers will be on hand to teach the art of knot tying and there will be a demonstration. From 10am until noon, Town Square, Yas Mall, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.fbmi.ae
Make plans to see Tyga, who will perform at 411 Nights. The rapper has collaborated with the likes of Chris Brown, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and Wiz Khalifa, and his tracks include Deuces, Ayo and Coconut Juice. On Saturday, People by Crystal Dubai, Raffles Hotel, Dubai, 050 297 2097, www.facebook.com/peoplebycrystal
Attend meet d3, a programme hosted by Dubai Design District which presents fashion, music, art, design and dining experiences by local, regional and international participants featuring items such as a 3-D-printed dress and a Willy Wonka-inspired workshop. From 6pm until midnight, Dubai Design District, Al Khail Road, Dubai, 04 433 3000, www.dubaidesigndistrict.com
Find deals on thousands of books, DVDs and CDs at the Friends of Animals Book Sale. Funds go to support the organisation, which raises money to care for stray and abandoned animals. Donations of books and CDs will also be accepted. Tomorrow and Saturday, 9am to 7pm, Arabian Ranches, outside Géant, Dubai, www.friendsof-animalsdxb.com
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