PICK OF THE DAY
Castle in the Sky
Hayao Miyazaki’s thrilling adventure about a young boy and a girl with a magic crystal racing against pirates and foreign agents in search of a legendary floating castle. Part of Cinema Akil’s Hard Day’s Night movie series, at A4 Space, Alserkal Avenue, 9pm, until Friday. More at alserkalavenue.ae.
Abu Dhabi
#LayaliTRYANO Ramadan Fair, local and regional designers showcase their latest creations. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet designers Amanda Navai, Natalie Trad, CeeCode and Sofia Al Asfoor. At Yas Mall, 9pm-1am, until Saturday.
Dia’a Allam, the local calligrapher and graffiti artist will be exhibiting at The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, throughout June.
Al Samha Ramadan Festival, featuring family activities that educate the participants in the UAE’s traditions and heritage, with a football tournament, wrestling, traditional games, group iftar, daily raffles and more. At Emirates Heritage Club, Al Samha Branch. Call 02-4456456.
Ramadan Village, falcons, traditional artefacts, henna, free coffee and dates in the majlis, interactive activities and workshops for children such as pottery painting, clay-making, arts and crafts, cookie decoration and more. The Ramadan Souq showcases vendors selling traditional items and crafts. At Abu Dhabi Mall.
Dubai
Fashion Saray, local designers exhibit Arabic fashion and culture, at The Mall Jumeirah, 8pm-1am. More at facebook.com/Fashion-Saray-Exhibition.
Parkour adventure workshops, go on an adventure to Rock Republic and Bounce to learn climbing and trampoline skills for parkour. For children aged 6-14. For bookings, email info@parkour.ae or call 052-9308709 / 056-82374 59. More at parkour.ae.
Ramadan Souq at Jumeirah Beach Residence Road, 4pm, until July 9.
The Tree of Life, aiming to support the welfare of children in foster homes. Donate and light a lamp, for every donation made in cash or kind, the tree will be illuminated with a lamp. At Arabian Centre, throughout Ramadan.
Opening of Domestic Affairs, an exhibition featuring works by Emirati artist Khalid Al Banna, Pakistani artist Aisha Khalid and Iranian artists Nargess Hashemi, Zahra Imani and Sara Rahmanian. At Gallery Isabelle van den Eynde, Alserkal Avenue, 8pm. Exhibition until September 8. More at ivde.net.
Wednesday Night Improv, ten actors converge for a night of scenes, songs and games based on audience suggestions. You score the players and after each round the players with the lowest scores are eliminated. At The Courtyard Playhouse, Al Quoz, 8pm. Register at courtyardplayhouse.com.
Pop-up fashion market, with collections from regional designers: Arwa Al Banawi, At A Glance, Chantal Designs, Dima Ayad, Fetha, HF By Hessa Al Falasi and Twisted Roots. At the Fashion Catwalk, The Dubai Mall, 10am-2am, until Saturday.
Share a Touch of Love, clothing donation drive, booths at Mall of the Emirates, Deira City Centre and Lamcy Plaza, until July 6. Details at facebook.com/OMOarabia or facebook.com/comfortzonearabia.
The Sound of Porsche car models, design corner, virtual headsets and media stations. At Mall of the Emirates, until June 29. For more information log on to porsche.com.
Visions of Islam, a Ramadan exhibition at Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre lobby showcasing Islamic art by eight artists, until July 2.
