PICK OF THE DAY
Two Days One Night
French drama starring Marion Cotillard, about a Belgian mother who discovers that her workmates have opted for a significant pay bonus, in exchange for her dismissal. She has only one weekend to convince her colleagues to give up their bonuses so that she can keep her job. Part of Cinema Akil’s Hard Day’s Night movie series, at A4 Space, Alserkal Avenue, 7pm, until Friday. More at alserkalavenue.ae.
Abu Dhabi
Fun Nation, a series of workshops in sports and cooking until Saturday, followed by a second period dedicated to gaming and fashion from July 28-August 6, at du Forum, Yas Island, as part of the Abu Dhabi Summer Season 2016. Australian cricketer Brad Haddin and AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini will be making appearances on Friday and Saturday. From 2-10pm, daily, tickets at ticketmaster.ae. More at abudhabisummerseason.ae.
Dubai
The Laughter Factory with comedians Sean Collins, Ola and Michael Fabbri at McGettigan’s JLT (The Baggot), 8pm. Tomorrow at Grand Millennium, Tecom and Friday at The Gramercy, DIFC. Tickets Dh140. More at thelaughterfactory.com.
Golfers promotion at Jumeirah Golf Estates, celebrating Henrik Stenson winning his first title. Fire course green fee of Dh264 per round, today and tomorrow. Call 04-8182000.
Summer fun at BurJuman Wonderland, family-friendly activities and entertainment daily from 4-10pm, until August 20. Every Thursday to Saturday, creatures parade at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm. More at burjuman.com.
Ladies night, two free beverages and shisha for women, every Wednesday, at Estrellas Rooftop Lounge, Melia Dubai, 7pm-2am. Call 04-3868111.
White Summer party, featuring DJ Rogerio Lopez, Stephane Karl and a saxophonist will set the mood, at Coya Dubai, Four Seasons Resort Jumeirah, 9pm. Call 04-3169600.
Circus fiesta, be entertained by Circo Latino (4.15pm and 7.45pm), roaming acts (4.45pm, 6.45pm and 8.15pm) and kid’s circus workshops (5.45pm), at Mercato.
Screening of Halal Love, a tragi-comic film depicting four interconnected stories about devout Muslim men and women as they try to manage their love lives, at Vox Cinemas, Mall of the Emirates, 7pm (screening at 8pm). Arabic with English subtitles. Register at thesceneclub.com.
Colombian Independence day celebrations at Ocacti Mexican House & Bar. Free dance lessons, entertainment and music. From 10pm, free entry all night. Call 050-6500837.
Alvin & The Chipmunks, the loveable characters will be at City Centre Mirdif until July 25. Shows at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7.30pm and 9.30pm, while workshops and activity corners run from 10am-10pm.
Nadi Al Quoz, a pop-up social club that brings people together, featuring weekly yoga sessions, ikebana classes, listening sessions, reading and discussion group and workshops. Registrations required, activities are free. At Warehouse 90, Alserkal Avenue, until October 29. For registration, email nadi.al.quoz@gmail.com. Schedule at facebook.com/AlserkalAve/.
13 Daze Unplugged, acoustic sessions with the house band every Monday and Wednesday from 10pm, at Lock Stock & Barrel, Grand Millennium Hotel. Happy hour with buy one get one free on beverages from 5-8pm. Call 04 5149195.
Wednesday Night Improv: Win or Pie, Game of Impro’, improv groups attempt to defy the ominous sound of the gong as the audience decides their fate. The surviving team wins and the losing team gets pied. At The Courtyard Playhouse, Al Quoz, 8pm. Register at courtyardplayhouse.com.
