PICK OF THE DAY
Jazz Garden – The Series
The European blues band and South African soulsinger Bonita & The Blues Shacks featuring Sax Gordon will headline the 1st edition, supported by The JT Project featuring Todd Scheflin and Jacob Webb and local band Soul Gorillas & Still Raw opening the night, at Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection – Dubai Marina, 7pm onwards. Free admission with online registration. dubaijazzfest.com
THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
Olly Murs
Britain’s biggest entertainers takes the du Forum, at Yas Island stage for his first performance in the capital, expect his sing-along hits such as Troublemaker, Dear Darlin’ and Dance with me Tonight, as well as songs from his latest album 24 Hrs. Tickets start from Dh250 and are available at Virgin Megastores across the UAE. ticketmaster.ae
Tale of Us + Vaal
Berlin-based duo bring their lush rhythms and vibrant cords here, complementing them is Vaal, at Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE, Ghantoot Al Jazira Hotel. Doors open from 1-11pm. Free, guestlist advised. Call 056-1133400.
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
The annual marketplace for the publishing industry will see more than 1,250 exhibitors from 63 countries exhibiting at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec). Open daily from 9am to 10pm; Friday at 4pm to 10pm, until May 2. Free entry. adbookfair.com
Abu Dhabi Fashion Days - Pre Ramadan 17
Fashion exhibition bringing together established and upcoming designers, influencers and style icons together under one roof to cater to fashionistas, at The Dome, Zayed Sports City, 4.30-10.30pm, until Saturday. abudhabifashiondays.com
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Guess How Much I Love You
Children’s musical play that feature storytelling, puppetry and music from the best-selling stories, at Centrepoint Theatre, Ductac, Mall of the Emirates. Shows at 11am, 2pm and 4pm and May 1 and 2 at 9am and 11am. Tickets from Dh135. ductac.org
Hip Hop Karaoke Divas Night
Think you can rap? fancy yourself as the next Rihanna or take on rhymes like Nikki? Get down to Tribeca, JA Ocean View Hotel, from 8pm, every Friday.
Call 050-3456067
Art & Cheese
A monthly event focusing on artists and their styles. This month its the works of Sam Toft, avail a 30 per cent off on her collection from 1-10pm today, at Okapi Gallery, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel. okapigallery.com
Work It Out
Free fitness classes from 10am-9pm at Forever 21, BurJuman in collaboration with Fitness First. For women only.
Soul Heaven with Jazzy B
The founding member of Soul II Soul spinning his popular club classics at the 360 Rooftop, Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Warm-up by resident DJs Ron E Jaxx, Miss Foster and CN Williams from 8pm. Call 055-5008518
Dubai Muscle Beach
A full day event with beach and pool access, fitness classes, heath exhibition, sport competitions followed by an afterparty, at Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort. Entry Dh120. umff-me.com
50 Cent
The American rapper performs at the opening weekend of the new open-air venue Base at Dubai Design District. Doors open at 10pm. Call 055-3134999.
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One Big Friday with Roger Sanchez, Claptone & Secondcity
Day to night party featuring a triple international bill, at Zero Gravity Dubai. Free entry before 7pm, Dh100 before midnight
and Dh150 after midnight. Call 04-3990009. 0-gravity.ae
Flashback 90/00 feat Dr Alban
The man behind the worldwide 90s smashhits It’s My Life and Sing Hallelujah performs at Billionnaire Mansion, Taj Dubai. Warm-up by DJ Kennedy. Free beverages for women from 8-11pm. Call 050-1428363
Numaish Summer Show
Numaish goes organic with designers Anavila, Urvashi Kaur (above), Chola by Sohaya, Upasana, I am Design by Pratik & Priyanka, Nitin Bal Chauhan, The Sewing Company and Limerick showcase collections in sustainable and natural fabrics, at Grand Ballroom, Conrad Dubai, 11am-9pm, today and tomorrow.
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May Fest 2017
Bring in the season of spring with dance, music and cheer. Romanian dance act Akcent kicks off the festival today at Rixos Bab Al Bahr. The festival will feature DJs Chadash Cort, Nicola Fasano, Mari Ferrari, Oly, DJ Smash, Stanley Williams, Anna Khilkevich and musical duo Filatov & Karas who will take the stage for headlining sets between April 30 and May 7. call 07-2020000
