PICK OF THE DAY
Modern Times
In Charlie Chaplin’s last silent film, he is selected for an experiment with an automatic feeding machine, but various mishaps leads his boss to believe he has gone mad and send him to a mental hospital. Part of Cinema Akil’s Hard Day’s Night movie series, at A4 Space, Alserkal Avenue, 7pm, until tomorrow. More at alserkalavenue.ae.
Abu Dhabi
Magical summer, activities for children including a back to school zone, at Deerfields Mall, 4pm to closing, daily until September 3.
Havana Nights, celebrate Cuban culture and cuisine, every Wednesday to Saturday, at Asia De Cuba, 9pm-2am. Call 02-6993333.
Al Ain
Dora the Explorer and her friends embark on an adventure to the Friendship Fiesta, at Nojoom Square, Al Ain Mall. Shows from 4pm, until Saturday. Free. Call 03–7660333.
Around the World in 50 Days, folkloric wedding performances from seven different countries, at Bawadi Mall, until August 26.
Dubai
Fiestas Patrias Peruanas, celebrate Peruvian independence day with a special three-course menu and a live band, at Garden, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel. From 6-11pm, Dh225 for food only, Dh375 inclusive of free-flowing beverages. Call 04-4143000.
Fiestas Patrias at Coya Dubai, 6.30-8.30pm. Traditional beverages and canapes, live beverage station. Call 04-3169600.
Pokemon Go, dive into a giant poke ball pit and look for your favourite Pokemon, at Societe, Marina Byblos Hotel, Dubai Marina. Doors open at 10pm. Call 050-3571126.
Superheroes Summer Rave with Deekline, playing house and bass tunes, supported by Rutherford and Fuentes, at On42, Media One Hotel. Doors open at 10pm. Dh50 in advance, Dh100 at the door. Call 055-8296348.
Cafe Disco with Benjamin Grey, at Provocateur, Four Seasons Resort Jumeirah. Doors open at 11pm. Call 055-2118222.
Karaoke night every Thursday and Friday, at Vesna Restaurant, Conrad Dubai, 10pm. Call 04-3528169.
Hip Hop On Air with DJs Chris Nati and Rawdolff playing hip hop and R’n’B, at Vip Room, JW Marriott Marquis. Doors open at 11pm. Call 052-8818888.
Dubai With Attitude with Junior J and Kiff One at The Act, Shangri-La Hotel. Doors open at 8.30pm. Free beverages for women all night. Call 04-3551116. More at theactdubai.com.
Sugar painting workshop, a traditional Chinese form of folk art using hot liquid sugar, at Dragon Mart 2, 5-11pm, daily, until July 30.
Lego City workshops, as part of the Dubai Summer Surprises, at Ibn Battuta Mall, 2-10pm, until August 6. Call 04-3909999.
Circus fiesta, be entertained by Circo Latino (4.15pm and 7.45pm) and the antics of magician Heman, the Italian comedy juggler (5pm and 9pm), in addition to roaming acts and kids circus workshops, at Mercato, August 20.
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.
Alvin & The Chipmunks, the loveable characters will be at Mall of the Emirates until August 2. Shows at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7.30pm and 9.30pm, while workshops and activity corners run from 10am-10pm.
Ajman
Liwa Ajman Dates Festival, a festival to showcase the finest produce by local date farmers. The festival will also feature a culinary corner, a traditional market displaying handmade products by Emirati families and children’s activities corner. At Emirates Hospitality Centre, Ajman, today from 10am to 10pm and tomorrow 4pm to midnight. Free entry.
