PICK OF THE DAY
Purple Rain Night
A tribute to the late Prince at Cocktail Kitchen, Armada Blue Bay Hotel, JLT, 8pm. A journey through his catalogue, his inspirations, material from the women he embraced and the lives he touched. Free entry. Call 056-8280727.
ABU DHABI
Carlos Acosta and Friends, the ballet star performs excerpts from his classical repertoire alongside a company of dancers, as part of Abu Dhabi Festival. At Emirates Palace Auditorium, 8pm. Tickets Dh125, Dh250 and Dh350, 50 per cent off for students. More at abudhabifestival.ae.
Quartetto Di Venezia, the Quartet comprising Andrea Vio (violin), Alberto Battiston (violin), Giancarlo Di Vacri (viola) and Angelo Zanin (cello), will treat the audience to a repertoire from Puccini, Verdi and Beethoven. At Abu Dhabi Theatre, 8.30pm. Free entry, seating on a first-come first-served basis. Call 02-4440444.
Yas Marina classic movie night, screening of Good Bye, Lenin!, German with English subtitles, at Yas Marina promenade, 7.30pm, free entry. Call 02-4062000. More at yasmarina.ae.
Picture This Exhibition, an inspiring exhibition created by boys and girls with autism from across the UAE, at The Galleria, Al Maryah Island. 10am-10pm throughout April.
DUBAI
Hump Day Comedy featuring Tony B Graham, Luke Hacker, Rushdie & Bub, Jess & Grace, Manju Naidu and Salman ZQ, at The Junction, Alserkal Avenue. Doors open 7pm, show at 7.30pm. Tickets Dh 75, call 04-3388525.
Cine Day, screening Queen of Montreuil, a French comedy, at Alliance Francaise, Oud Metha, 8pm. French with English subtitles. Free entry. More at afdubai.org.
Jazz@Cafe Belge, rhythmic sounds by the four-piece jazz collective Candice & Brothers Revelers, at Cafe Belge, The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC. Doors open at 6pm with performances from 8.30pm. Call 04-3722323.
Nautique but Nice ladies night with French Riviera-inspired vibe, at Aquara, Dubai Marina Yacht Club, from 8pm, every Tuesday. Call 04-3627900.
Lock Stock & Lipstick ladies night, three free beverages for women from 6pm till 1am, at Lock Stock & Barrel, Grand Millennium Tecom. Call 04-9149195.
Counter Builder finalists in the build-a-burger contest. Witness the action and win giveaways, at Counter Burger, The Dubai Mall (near the Ice Rink), 6.30-9.30pm.
Mahiki Honeys, free beverages for women arriving before 11pm, at Mahiki, Jumeirah Beach Hotel.
Before Later, specials on beverage mixes, Sunday to Wednesdays. 6-8pm, at Catch Dubai. Call 04-357 1755.
It’s All About Men with DJ Oli, free beverage shots for men on arrival (7-10pm), at Girders. Call 04-8145590. Also, High on Heels ladies night, at Penthouse. Both at JA Ocean View Hotel. Call 055-9998322.
All That Jazz featuring Chapter 3, at Sass Cafe, DIFC. Call 04-3527722.
Ladies night with a view, three free beverages for women from 7pm-midnight. Music by DJ Nicol. At Vault, JW Marriott Marquis. Call 050-7381388.
Censored Tuesdays featuring Scottie B and DJ Skinnyloop, at Cirque Le Soir, The Fairmont. Doors open at 10.30pm. Call 050-9955400.
High Societe ladies night, new beverage menu featuring childhood-inspired and movie themed creations. Three free beverages for women, from 10pm-midnight. At Societe Dubai Marina. Call 050-3571126.
Cherry Jam ladies night featuring DJ Slim, free beverages for women and 50 per cent off select beverages for men, at Pacha Dubai, 8pm. After 11.30pm women receive tokens for free beverages. Call 04-5670000.
Group Therapy ladies night, three free beverages each with an order of nibbles, at Fume, Pier 7. Singer/songwriter Greg Pearson performs, every Tuesday night. Call 04-4215669.
Street Nights, street art, street food and musical performances, at Rimal Sector, JBR, from 5pm, until April 30. More at streetnights.ae.
Free pool and beach access for women at the infinity pool, every Tuesday, at Zero Gravity, 10am-sunset, men pay Dh150. Lost Angels ladies night for women only from 8pm-10pm, Dh100 includes free-flowing beverages and canapes, men can join from 10pm. Call 04-3990009.
Objective Sport, a photographic competition where candidates can submit two photos that portray a sporting activity. Submit to Alliance Francaise Dubai at communication@afdubai.org, before May 10. Free to participate.
Hareem Al Sultan, an exhibition based on the historical television series recreating the splendour of Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace, at City Walk, open daily from 12-10pm, until December. Dh50 for children aged 7-14, and Dh100 for adults, available at the venue or at ticketmaster.ae.
Chak de Phatte, a Punjabi food festival at Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor, Melia Dubai. For dinner, until April 30. Call 055-8058263.
SHARJAH
Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival at Expo Centre until April 30. 9am to 8pm on weekdays and 4pm to 10pm on weekends. Entry free. For more information to scrf.ae.
