Things to do in UAE on April 4

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NYUAD film screening, about two boys with autism in the UAE – 19-year-old Mohammad and six-year-old Khalifa – and their progress over three months of music therapy. At NYUAD, Saadiyat Campus, 6.30pm. Free, register at nyuad.nyu.edu/en.

Yas Mall Spring Festival, parades, fashion, arts, entertainment and workshops for the whole family, until April 8. Today, Snow Queen Show at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm.

Happy Hours at Savannah Lounge, Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villa Resort, 50 percent off on select beverages from 6-8pm and 10pm-midnight. Call 02-8015400.

Phantom Limb, an exhibition of sculptures by Syrian-American artist Diana Al Hadid, alongside works from collections in the region, at The Art Gallery, NYU Abu Dhabi, until May 28.

15 years of inspiring moments festival, activities, food trucks, life-size board games, craft workshops, entertainment and discounts at participating stores, at Marina Mall. Activities from 2-10pm daily, until April 11. More at marinamall.ae.

The Fridge Fringe featuring Daniel Waples and Sherif Moghazy on handpans performing inspirational and uplifting sounds, at The Fridge Dubai, 8.30pm. Entry Dh50 at the door. More at thefridgedubai.com.

A very happy hour, 50 per cent off on select beverages, Friday to Monday, from 5-8pm, at Sunken Garden, The Ritz-Carlton DIFC. Call 04-3722323.

Connectivity, a group exhibition with works that question how technology affects our lives and relationships, at Tashkeel, Nad Al Sheeba 1, until April 28. More at tashkeel.org.

Monster Music Quiz every Monday, at Hard Rock Cafe, 8.30pm.

Launch of Cha Cha Cha ladies night at Toro Toro, Grosvenor House, 8pm-midnight. Live performances by cha cha cha dancers and music by DJ Naz spinning South American inspired beats. More at torotoro-dubai.com.

An evening with Denis Irwin, the Irish footballer will be at West Beach Bistro & Sports Lounge. Q&A evening, 9pm. All day happy hour on select beverages. Free entry. Call 04-4498888.

Flow Monday with DJ Skinny Loop, Peruvian menu, at Inka, Sofitel Downtown, 9pm. Call 04-3469295.

The Smovies, enter your work for the new season of the short film competition, until April 15 at thesmovies.com; winners will be declared at the end of the month. The theme is “I Have a Dream”. The one-minute-long film can be shot on a smartphone.

Manday Monday, an evening dedicated to men, a free beverage, premium beverages at house beverage prices, specials on platters, at Tribeca Kitchen & Bar. Call 050-3456067.

PlaySchool Monday with Dany Neville, at Toy Room, Al Murooj Rotana. Doors open at 11pm. Call 055-2464555.

Hip-Hop Chic with DJ Bliss and Masterstepz, at Cirque Le Soir, Fairmont. Doors open at 10.30pm. Call 050-9955400.

FFWD Pop Up store, purchase spring/summer 16 collections from five selected regional designers (Army of 1, Bedouin, Mira Hayek, Orkalia and Zena Presley), at Galeries Lafayette, until April 15.

Night swimming at Horizon infinity pool, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi. Dh150, includes Dh100 credit to spend on food and beverages at the pool lounge, from 6pm.

Register for Rush-A-Way, an adventure race with teams of two tackling 10 exciting challenges, as they race to the finish line on April 8, at Jebel Ali Recreational Club, Dh400. Details at rushawayuae.com.

Global Village, celebrate cultures from around the world at the mega-entertainment and leisure park, until April 9,2016. Entry Dh15. More at globalvillage.ae.

Considering Dynamics and The Forms of Chaos, exhibitions featuring over 25 works by British/Canadian artist Angela Bulloch, ranging from installations and sculptures to mural paintings and sound pieces, and over 60 paintings by German artist Maria Zerres, at Sharjah Art Museum, until May 31. Alongside the exhibition will be a series of workshops throughout the duration. More at sharjahmuseums.ae.

10th Sharjah Food Festival, celebrity chefs cooking demonstrations, cooking competitions, workshops and entertainment at four destinations – Al Majaz Waterfront, Al Qasba, Heart of Sharjah and Al Montazah, until April 9. Activities from 5pm.