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see the exhibition Nestled in Nature, which features the works of the artists Allan Gill, Waleed Marhoum and Beth Moon and illustrates the turbulent world of landscapes, haunting images of the forest and beauty that technology contributes to nature. From 10am to 10pm, The Empty Quarter, Building 2, DIFC Gate Village, Dubai, 04 323 1210, www.theemptyquarter.com

enjoy a night of laughs and world-class comedy from the three comedians of the Punchline Comedy Club Middle East – the American John Lenahan (pictured), the Briton Simon Bligh and the Australian Fox Klein. Dinner at 7pm, show starts at 9pm, Dh350 for set-course dinner and show, Blue Flame Restaurant, Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, Dubai, www.timeouttickets.com

sign up the kids for Film Making for Kids | Evolution of Expression, where they’ll work with a production company and professionals to learn about developing concepts, working in a team and digital editing to create a finished video. September 20 to 26, 3.30 to 6.30pm, Dh1,750 inclusive of materials, ages 10-15, thejamjar, Street 17A, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 341 7303, www.thejamjardubai.com

listen to the Welsh singing legend Tom Jones tonight as he performs a selection of his greatest hits, including It’s Not Unusual and What’s New Pussycat, as well as songs from his last two albums, Praise & Blame and Spirit in the Room. From 7.30pm, from Dh300, du Forum, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, tickets available at www.ticketmaster.ae

catch a Backstage production of the classic play Deathtrap, written by Ira Levin. The story centres on a writer who is experiencing a dry spell and comes across a script he believes could be a Broadway hit. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7.30pm, Kilachand Studio Theatre, Ductac, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, 04 341 4777, www.timeouttickets.org

* Compiled by Ellen Fortini

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