CATCH the opening of the exhibition A Pictorial Orchestration. The Italian artist Amedeo Tremigliozzi presents his style of "ceramic decoration on canvas", inspired by the shapes and colours of nature, including Alegria. From 5.30pm to 7.30pm, Mezzaluna, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, 050 225 1783, www.swissartgateuae.com
VIEW the exhibition Incidentals. The Indian artist Ubik manipulates his official identity documents (One Way, 2014) – casting them into an elaborate plot that investigates and explores his personal history and migrant identity. From 10am to 6pm, Lawrie Shabibi, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 346 9906, www.lawrieshabibi.com
JOIN the Emirates Natural History Group and learn more about the natural history and archaeology of Abu Dhabi, the UAE, the Middle East and the world at large. Tonight Dr Kamran Siddiqui of the Emirates Heritage Club will speak on invasive flora on Al Sammaliah Island. From 7.30pm to 9.30pm, free entry, Park Hyatt Hotel, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, www.enhg.org
SIGN up for a class on Pediatric First Aid to gain the knowledge and skills to manage emergencies in children and infants. Heartsaver First Aid is accredited by the American Heart Association. On Friday from 9am to 1pm, Dh700, Bodytree Studio, near the corner of 11th and 26th streets, Abu Dhabi, 02 443 4448, www.bodytreestudio.com
SIGN up now for a book-binding workshop. Learn how to choose the right paper, make a small book with a folded cover and learn the basics of hand embossing. On Saturday from 11am to 4pm, Dh100, Showcase Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 379 0940, register at info@showcasedubai.com
