See the exhibition The Pleasure in Boredom. The artist Nargess Hashemi is inspired by Iranian aesthetic traditions, with drawings in ink on graph paper that are reminiscent of oriental carpets. From 10am to 7pm, Gallery Isabelle Van Den Eynde, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 323 5052, www.ivde.net
Check out the exhibition Crazy Earth – The Art Way, in which the Swedish artist Peter Sköld presents a collection of his works, which will help Syrian refugees through a partnership with The Big Heart Campaign. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi
Sign up now to walk or run in the Terry Fox Run Abu Dhabi, the event inspired by Canada's beloved athlete Terry Fox that raises money for cancer research. On February 21, 7am registration, 8am warm-up, 10am start, Khaleej Al Arabi Street on the Corniche, abudhabiterryfoxrun@gmail.com
Attend a talk on Autism: New Mutations, Genes and Pathways by Evan Eichler, a professor of genome sciences at the University of Washington, about newly discovered genes and genetic mutations which contribute to autism spectrum disorders and developmental delay. From 6.30 to 8pm, InterContinental Hotel Auditorium, Abu Dhabi, 02 628 4000, www.nyuad.nyu.edu
Get your tickets to attend tomorrow's gala dinner for Gourmet Abu Dhabi, where the Abu Dhabi Gourmet Stars Awards will be presented to local talent and restaurants. There will be art, music and comedy. Dress code is formal. From 7 to 11pm, Dh800 per person, The St Regis Abu Dhabi, Corniche, Abu Dhabi, www.gourmetabudhabi.com
