Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for November 19, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun.
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Abu Dhabi
Ladies’ event
Head to Yas Waterworld today for Ladies’ Day and enjoy access to more than 40 rides, slides and attractions in a private setting staffed entirely by women. Today, 10am to 7pm, from Dh250, females only; boys up to age 8 with government-issued ID required, Yas Waterworld, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.yaswaterworld.com
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Abu Dhabi
Film screenings
Book your spot to attend a screening of Star Wars: A New Hope followed by The Hidden Fortress at Cinema Space at their new venue at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Star Wars is the classic 1977 sci-fi film written and directed by George Lucas that introduced the world to a galaxy far, far away. The Hidden Fortress was released in 1958 and was directed by Akira Kurosawa. It stars Toshiro Mifune as a general charged with guarding his clan’s princess as they smuggle royal treasure across enemy territory. The film is in Japanese with English subtitles.
Saturday, 4pm for Star Wars 7pm for The Hidden Fortress, Cinema Space, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, cinemaspace-abudhabi.splashthat.com
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Abu Dhabi
Concert
Book tickets now to enjoy a concert featuring Abaji and Kamal Musallam, who will perform two sets of jazzy and Oriental sounds. Abaji is a multi-instrumentalist singer who mixes Armenian, Lebanese and French music and Musallam (pictured) is a Bahraini guitarist and oud player.
Thursday, 7.30pm to 10.30pm, Dh60 for Alliance Française Abu Dhabi members; Dh80 for non-members, Wave Garden, Novotel Al Bustan, Abu Dhabi, 02 612 2900, www.timeouttickets.com
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Abu Dhabi
Art exhibition
See The Exhibition of Kohi Yoshioka and Japanese Animation Cels, a showcase of oil paintings and Japanese animation cels, the value and rarity of which has increased since anime became an all-digital format in the 1990s. Cels exhibited include anime of Astro Boy, Jungle Emperor Leo, The Rose of Versailles, Doraemon, Grendizer and Captain Majid (pictured).
Daily until November 24, 10am to 10pm, Saturdays to Thursdays (closed Fridays), Etihad Modern Art Gallery, Bateen Area, Street 4, Villa 4/2, Abu Dhabi, 02 667 1229, www.etihadmodernart.com
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Nationwide
New movie
Catch a screening of Bleed for This, which tells the story of American world-champion boxer Vinny Pazienza (Miles Teller), who makes one of the most incredible comebacks following a near-fatal car crash. Biography, also starring Ted Levine, Katey Sagal and Aaron Eckhart.
Screening at cinemas across the UAE, including Vox Cinemas, Novo Cinemas, Reel Cinemas, Cine Royal, Cinemacity and Star Cinemas. (15+)
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Dubai
Kids’ winter camp
Take advantage of the early-bird offer from Gulf Star Winter Camps and keep your kids, ages 3 to 13, occupied with expert care and hours of fun and excitement at the multi-activity camps. Book before December 8 and pay just Dh650 per week.
December 18 to 22 and December 26 to 29, 9am to 2.30pm, regular price Dh800 per week, Jebel Ali Primary School, Arcadia Preparatory School, Clarion School, Repton School, Dovecoate Green Primary School, Hartland International School and Foremarke School, Dubai, 050 429 4860, [email protected]
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Dubai
Art class
Sign up to take part in a watercolour class with artist Hosanna Lee. Watercolor 101 teaches the basic techniques, including making fun patterns and leaves. No previous experience is necessary. November 30, 7pm to 9pm, Dh220, Spontiphoria Cafe, Al Wasl Square, Jumeirah 2, Dubai, book at www.neonstructure.com
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Dubai
Art exhibition
See El Beit El Kabir, in which Sherin Guirguis presents works depicting personal and public histories, framed through the lens of her diasporic identity as she recreates a connection with her Egyptian homeland through sculpture, paintings and works on paper. Pictured: Untitled (Hexagon)
Daily until December 10, 10am to 7pm, Saturdays to Thursdays (closed Fridays), The Third Line, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 341 1367, www.thethirdline.com
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Dubai
Blog workshop
Register to take part in All About That Blog – How to Create and Maintain Successful Online Content. Travel and style blogger Sara Hamdan will teach participants how to start a blog and keep it going through the basics of creating engaging content, platforms available and strategies to maximise your blog’s potential.
December 5, 7pm to 9pm, Dh200, World Trade Club, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, www.elfdubai.org
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Dubai
Fitness expo
Get tickets now to attend the Fitness Expo Dubai 2016 and take part in a variety of health and fitness classes, meet and greets with athletes, competitions and games that promote healthy living for all ages.
Thursday to Saturday, 11am daily, from Dh150 for a weekend pass, Dubai International Marine Club, Dubai, www.ticketmaster.ae
