PICK OF THE DAY
Noche Flamenca’s Antigona
Antigone was the first feminine heroine written for the stage. She was not afraid to show her strength, her pain, and her passion, all attributes that are deep at the heart of flamenco. Sophocles’ classic play featuring the talent of dancer Soledad Barrio, will depict the battle between an individual, disenfranchised woman and the authority of the state and its patriarchy. At Red Theater, The Arts Centre at NYU Abu Dhabi, 8pm, today and tomorrow. Free entry.
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THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
HGTV’s House Warming Party
The home and garden TV channel is hosting DIY strength challenges, tweets for treats twitter vending machine, free interior design workshops with experts Aisling Young (interior designer) and Iman Hassan (Feng Shui) (above)at 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm daily until Saturday, plus arts and crafts and face painting for the kids. At Marina Mall Abu Dhabi. From 10am until close.
Tajdeed: Bringing Contemporary Arabic Stories to America
American literary magazine The Common published an issue devoted to Arabic fiction. Co-edited by Jennifer Acker and Jordanian writer Hisham Bustani, the issue was the result of four years of collaboration that began in Abu Dhabi. Egyptian writer Youssef Rakha joins the issue’s editors to discuss the stories and international artistic collaboration. At NYU Abu Dhabi Conference Center (A6), 6.30pm. English with Arabic translation. Open to the public.
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Springfest 2017
A range of activities, shows and more for families, including a mermaids’ show and a meet-and-greet for children, at Yas Waterworld, until April 15. From 10am until 7pm in April.
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THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Kjwan
The Filipino rock band performs at Club Epic, Capitol Hotel. Local talent Gatilyo, Tsinelas, Up The Ante and Wikaan Project will join them too. Tickets Dh79 and Dh99 with a beverage. Doors open at 7pm.
Luchadores of La Tablita
A fun evening with insight into Mexico’s masked Lucha Libre superheroes, the Mexican form of professional wrestling. Latin singer Edikson provides mambo beats and live entertainment. Buffet with live stations (Dh180), with the double-sized signature beverage Blue Demon, which has its name derived from the famous Mexican Luchador at a price of Dh70. At La Tablita, Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights.
Call 04-3172222
Whigfield
The 90s star behind the famous song Saturday Night performs at Societe, Marina Byblos Hotel Dubai Marina. Doors open from 9.30pm. Free entry, tables starting from Dh1,300.
Call 050-3571126
Dubai Parks NIghts
A two-day music festival featuring Myriam Fares (above) and Waleed El Shami performing today at Amazium Plaza (in front of Motiongate) Dubai Parks and Resorts, 8pm. Tomorrow, Shamma Hamdan and Khalid Fouad perform at the same time. Free parking from 6.30pm.
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The Laughter Factory
Stephen Grant, Imran Yusuf and Phil Nichol are this month’s performers, at Movenpick, JBR, today and tomorrow at 9pm. Tickets Dh140.
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Pinocchio
A family musical based on the original fantasy fiction, this tale still stands the test of time as the story of Pinocchio is a moral classic of good triumphing over evil. At Ductac, Mall of the Emirates. Two shows daily until Saturday. Tickets from Dh140.
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Ciao Bella Ladies Night
Free unlimited select beverages and 50 per cent off bites for all ladies from 9-11pm, every Thursday. Music by DJ Nikodia, at
BiCE Ristorante, Hilton JBR.
Call 04-3182520
Rhythm on the River
Entertainment line-up of high class musicians and performers including the renowned Michael Jackson’s lookalike Mudassar. Musical performances include Indian drummers, Emirati Ayala dancers, bucket drummers and New Orleans marching band. Capoeira workshops also takes place four times a day. At Riverland Dubai, from 5-10pm today and 2-10pm tomorrow and Saturday. Free and visitor parking is free after 6.30pm.
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Register for Ignitedxb Night Run Series
The late night series offers both 5k and 10k options, where participants will pave their way across the illuminated Meydan bridge taking place on April 12. Dh175 includes entry, goody bag and post race refreshments.
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Ladies NIght
Women can celebrate the weekend with three free beverages at the Rib Room Bar, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, today and tomorrow, 8-10pm.
Call 04-4323232
