PICK OF THE DAY
Meet The New Generation
A film programme championing new film directors from the MENA region, Turkey and the Balkans, at A4 Space, Alserkal Avenue, until June 1. Today, Zinzana, directed by Majid Al Ansari, will also feature a panel discussion, 7pm. Tomorrow A World Not Ours, directed by Mahdi Fleifel. More at facebook.com/CinemaAkil.
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Through Your Eyes, the photography award competition gives photographers a chance to showcase inspiring photos of Abu Dhabi. Prizes range from Dh10,000 to Dh50,000. Submit works at abudhabitye.com. Winners will be anounced in September.
Dubai
A Tribute to Prince hosted by Autism Rocks featuring Morris Day and The Time, supported by DJs Rodge, BFG and Fever, at Hard Rock Cafe, Dubai Festival City, from 8pm. Free entry. More at 117live.com.
Drakefest, a Drake appreciation night at Story Rooftop Lounge, Holiday Inn Express, free entry. Call 055-7730010. More at facebook.com/StoryDubai.
Rosay with Jay Sean, the British singer performs at Cavalli Club, supported by DJs Scottie B and Michka. Call 050-9910400.
Marc Lottering, the comedian brings his new show Hashtag Lottering! to Ductac, Mall of the Emirates, 8pm. 16+ only. Tickets Dh260, available at ductac.org.
The Second Mother, film about an estranged daughter of a live-in housekeeper suddenly appearing and how the class barriers that exist are thrown into dissaray. Screened as part of The Scene Club, showcasing independent films. At Vox Cinemas, Mall of the Emirates, 8pm. Portuguese with English subtitles. Registration and networking session starts at 7pm. Basic membership from Dh260 (for six film screenings and more). For information log on to thesceneclub.com.
Off Beat Wednesday featuring Boogie Breeze, the singer will be supported by the in-house band, at Indie, DIFC, 8pm until late.
Call 055-4556106.
Silento, at URBN, White Dubai, Meydan. The Watch Me (Whip / Nae Nae) performs. Free bar for women all night. Call 050-4430933.
Live Lounge with Gari Deegan performing an acoustic set, at Gaucho, DIFC, 8pm. Call 04-4227898.
Gulf for Good 15th anniversary celebration at Dubai Off-Shore Sailing Club, 7.30pm. Rsvp g4gassistant.com. More at gulf4good.org.
Cheese Wednesday, unlimited cheese and beverages alongside local musical duo Krystle and Randy, Dh199, at Jones The Grocer, Dusit Thani, 8-11pm. Call 04-3357769.
Reading Festival at Lulu Hypermarket, Al Ghusais, until Saturday. Today, interact with children’s author Anjana Vaswani at 9am.
Levant Night with DJ Cyril Nehme mixing ’80s, Latin, Arabic fusion, hip hop and rock. Performances by dancers. At Muze, Souq Al Bahar, 9pm. Call 04-4501037.
Ladies night at Noir, Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates. Women Dh80 for unlimited beverages and free flowing food, men Dh150. From 6-10pm, 30 per cent off from 10pm to 3am. Call 052-9869585.
Wednesday Night Improv, participants from the April workshop batch take to the stage in an evening of improv and comedy. At The Courtyard Playhouse, Al Quoz, 8pm. Register at courtyardplayhouse.com.
Giant Pictionary: Sketch for a cause, life-sized version of the game, at MAF Malls (Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Me’aisem and City Centre Al Shindagha), until May 29.
