See I Hate My Friends, an exhibition by five up-and-coming artists, including Shakhbout Al Kaabi (an untitled image, pictured), who met at NYU Abu Dhabi. From 10am to 6pm, XVA Gallery, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Bur Dubai, 04 353 5383, www.xvagallery.com
Catch a performance of Potted Potter – The Unauthorised Harry Experience, in which two actors take on the challenge of telling the story of all seven Harry Potter books in 70 minutes. At 7pm, from Dh150, Centrepoint Theatre, Ductac, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, www.timeouttickets.com, 04 341 4777
Sign up to practise yoga for an easier birth. The class, led by the yoga teacher Sasha Quince, helps improve strength and flexibility, relax the body, calm the mind and promote breathing that will help during delivery. Starting October 11, 10am, BrightPoint Women's Hospital, Tower B, Al Jazira Stadium, Muroor Road, 02 508 2000, info@brightpoint.ae
Register now to learn the tricks of cooking authentic Thai food at the Thai Culinary School. Sundays and Tuesdays in October, two-hour sessions, from Dh800 for the month includes a 50 per cent discount for dining with your family after each session. Benjarong, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Muroor Road, Abu Dhabi, 02 698 8137, reservation.table@dusit.com
Join the Nike+ Run Club, which provides expert coaching, support and mentoring to help train runners and encourage them to get outside and get active. The group will gather three times a week across Dubai. From 7pm, Palm Jumeirah Track, Dubai, www.facebook.com/NikeRunningMiddleEast
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