PICK OF THE DAY
McGettigan’s Monday Movies
Screening of Good Will Hunting, about a janitor who has a gift for mathematics but needs help from a psychologist to find direction in his life. Starring Robin Williams, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Dh35, unlimited popcorn and a beverage. At the JLT branch. Doors open at 8pm. Call 04-3780800.
Abu Dhabi
Departure, sculpture exhibit by Spanish artist Xavier Mascaro featuring boats made from rusted iron and oxidised bronze, at Warehouse21, Mina Zayed, until September 4.
The District at du Forum, Yas Island. An outlet for those aged 14-22 to discover new skills in entertainment, technology, fashion, health, science, nutrition and sustainability. Until September 17. Day pass Dh100, weekend pass Dh175, season pass Dh1,000, available at ticketmaster.ae.
Girls Night Out every Monday, free house beverages for women. Music by the new resident five-piece band DNA, at Jazz Bar & Dining, Hilton Abu Dhabi. Doors open at 8pm. Call 02-6924247.
Ripe Organic pop-up, seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as a wide selection of pantry items, at Jones The Grocer, Al Raha Gardens, 10am-1pm, every Monday. More at ripeme.com.
Dubai
MNM, a night of house music with DJs Mo Ee, Liutik and Saif and Sound, every Monday, at Movida, Nassima Royal Hotel. Free entry all night, 50 per cent off on the bar for Emirates face card holders. Call 052-7985123.
Open Mic Night, calling all singers, stand-up comedians and entertainers to perform, at Dusty’s DIFC, from 6pm. Happy hour all night. Call 04-3545435.
R’n’B Mondays with DJs Scottie B and Badir, at Sensation Club, Crowne Plaza Hotel. Doors open at 11pm. Call 050-9110600.
Guantanamera, learn salsa, bachata and zumba from the experts, every Monday at Sublime, Ibis World Trade Centre Dubai, 9pm. Call 04-3324444.
Nasimi Beach, free entry for ladies daily. Access the Atlantis swimming pool lounge and sofas, music by the resident DJ. Men pay Dh150, redeemable against food and beverages. Call 04-4262626.
Flow Urban Monday with DJ Skinny Loop playing hip hop and R’n’B, at Inka Lounge, Sofitel Downtown. Doors open at 9pm. Call 04-3469295.
Sensual Nights, an evening of free kizomba classes and tango performances, at Ocacti Mexican House, Pier 7. Happy hour 50 per cent discount on select beverages, Saturday to Wednesday, 6-9pm. Call 04-4526699.
Magnum Monday with Soheil Ray, at Cavalli Club Dubai, The Fairmont Hotel. Doors open at 8pm. Call 050-9910400. More at cavalliclubdubai.com.
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. For more, go to facebook.com/PerformArtsAUS.
OlympicZ, children (5-14 years) can challenge and participate in a variety of activities including long jump, hurdle run, badminton, rhythmic gymnastics and more, at KidZania, The Dubai Mall, until Wednesday. Call 04-4485222 or log onto kidzania.ae.
Seydou Keita, an exhibition by Malian photographer Seydou Keita, drawn from a selection of his black and white portraits of the residents of Bamako, Mali from 1948 to 1960. At Leila Heller Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, until Thursday.
