Kamal Musallam is a master of stringed instruments. Courtesy The Fridge
Kamal Musallam is a master of stringed instruments. Courtesy The Fridge
Kamal Musallam is a master of stringed instruments. Courtesy The Fridge
Kamal Musallam is a master of stringed instruments. Courtesy The Fridge

Five Things to Do Today: catch an Arab fusion music maestro


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Attend the final show in the 14th season of the The Fridge Concert Series. The fusion musician Kamal Musallam will perform with four musicians from Italy and the dancer Karen Lugo. Doors open 7.30pm, music from 8pm, Dh50, under 18 free, The Fridge, ­Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, 04 347 7793, www.thefridgedubai.com
See the exhibition Tachi Pintor. The Spanish artist Tachi brings his flamboyant style to portraits of famous, historical and culturally diverse figures. His passion is trying to expose the true character of his subjects. From 10am to 10pm, Saturdays to Thursdays, 10am to 11pm Fridays, ­Avenue at Etihad Towers, Ras Al ­Akhdar, Abu Dhabi, 800 384 4238, www.etihadtowers.com
Sign up for watercolour workshops with the British painter Lynda Shephard, who will lead five courses: a children's workshop, a course on creative techniques, an inter­mediate class in two parts, and a ­beginner's class. From November 23, classes scheduled daily from 9am to 1pm, Dh350, The ­Majlis Gallery, Al Musalla Roundabout, Bastakiya, Dubai, 04 353 6233, www.themajlisgallery.com
Sell your gently used luxury fashion items at Garderobe, the online destination to buy and sell pre-loved designer products. Men's, women's and children's clothing, plus handbags, shoes and accessories can find a new home. Learn more at www.garderobe.ae
Finish 2013 strong in mind and body. Register now for the New Flow Yoga Challenge and see the benefits consistent yoga practice provides. Buy a package of 12 classes in eight weeks and pay just Dh600. Classes are held Sundays and Wednesdays from 7 to 8pm, Hilton Capital Grand hotel, Abu Dhabi, www.letsgoyoga.me
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