PICK OF THE DAY
Signing off the summer
Trampoline park Flip Out Dubai are hosting an end-of-the-summer season party. Open to flippers of all ages, the bill includes a local DJ, f&b from Wild Orange and trampoline gymnasts and aerial athletes teaching guests flips and tricks. At 7pm archery tag tournament, 8pm grab the G-Shock, 9pm dodgeball tournament, 10pm best tricks and at 11pm parkour obstacle race. Dh70 per person per hour. Call 600 567568. More at flipout.ae.
Abu Dhabi
The District at du Forum, Yas Island. An outlet for those aged 14-22 to discover new skills in a variety of areas including innovation, entertainment, technology, fashion, digital media, health, science, nutrition and sustainability. Until September 17. Day pass Dh100, weekend pass Dh175, season pass Dh1,000, available at ticketmaster.ae.
Back To School fashion shows, high-street brands will hit the runway with their latest styles and limited discounts at the pop-up shops, at Marina Mall, 6pm.
Iris Summer special, Mondays to Saturdays from 6-8pm, 50 per cent off selected beverages and 25 per cent off food. At Iris, Yas Island. Call 055-1605636.
Magical summer, activities for children including a back to school zone, at Deerfields Mall, 4pm to closing, daily until September 3.
Dubai
Hopfest at The Irish Village, a three-day party where you can delight in over 120 beverage brands from around the world. All-day entertainment with The Maplejacks, Mileage 51, Rodie and DJ Marky. From 12pm to midnight, until Saturday. Call 04-2395000.
Superheroes Pop-up house party, at On42, Media One Hotel, 10pm. Free entry. Call 055-8296348.
Dubai With Attitude with Crown Prince and Junior J, at The Act, Shangri-La Hotel. Doors open at 8.30pm. Free beverages for women until 1am. Call 04-3551116. More at theactdubai.com.
Hip Hop On Air with Tony Vegas, at VIP Room, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel. Doors open at 10pm. Reservations and guestlist only. Call 052-8818888.
House party, deep house beats, every Thursday, at Dusty’s, DIFC, 8pm. Call 04-3545435.
Register for The 5k Color Run, taking place at Dubai Autodrome on November 12. Details at thecolorrun.ae.
Elektric Lollipop, an electric selection of music, at Industrial Avenue, China Grill, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort, 10pm. Free entry.
The Grapes of Wrath, adapted from John Steinbeck’s novel, this classic drama shows how the great depression affects one American family, screened as part of Cinema Akil’s Hard Day’s Night movie series, at A4 Space, Alserkal Avenue, 7pm, screenings until tomorrow. More at alserkalavenue.ae.
Modhesh World, last weekend of the annual edutainment destination, at Dubai World Trade Centre. Weekend shows include Juggling sensation Luis Malabara (Spain) performing at 2.30pm and 6.30pm; B-BOys (Russia) at 8.30pm; magical garden at 9pm and 10.30pm.. Entry Dh20, free for children aged below three. Open from 10am to 1am on today and tomorrow, on Saturday from 10am to midnight.
Al Ain
Around the World in 50 Days, folkloric wedding performances from seven different countries, at Bawadi Mall, until tomorrow.
Sharjah
Performing Arts auditions for Fall 2016, for AUS Choir, email adavey@aus.edu; for voice, arabic instruments and ensemble, email sweiler@aus.edu; for technical theatre, email trhyner@aus.edu; for costume lab, email cmoran@aus.edu and for theatre production, email atassa@aus.edu. Auditions at American University of Sharjah, today, Sunday and Monday. For more, go to facebook.com/PerformArtsAUS.
