PICK OF THE DAY
Disintegrating II Swiss artist Fabian Oefner showcases a photo series involving exploded views of iconic cars at M.A.D.Gallery, Alserkal Avenue. From 10am-7pm, Saturday to Thursday. More at madgallery.ae.
ABU DHABI
Portrait of a Nation celebrating 20 years of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF), this exhibition features 50 works, including pieces by Emirati artists. At Emirates Palace Gallery, 10am-10pm, until May 10. Free admission.
The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, featuring 1,250 exhibitors from 63 countries, a creativity corner for children and a show kitchen. At Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), from 9am-10pm, until tomorrow. More at adbookfair.com.
DUBAI
The Fridge Concert Series: Imbue, The four-piece fusion band blend bossa nova and jazz with Arabic rhythms. Doors open 7.30pm, show at 8pm. Entry Dh50 at the door (free for under 18s). At The Fridge, Alserkal Avenue.
Monday Night Comedy: Speechless, showing off Dubai’s silly side by letting presenters live out their worst nightmare: giving a presentation with absolutely no preparation. A virtual wheel determines at random what kind of talk they have to give. At Courtyard Playhouse, Al Quoz, 8pm. Register at courtyardplayhouse.com.
Shakes it Up! of magic and wonder with Shakespearean theatre company Passion in Practice. Performances at 11am and 7.30pm today, and 11am and 4pm tomorrow, workshop’s on both days. Details at ductac.org.
Quiz Night, put your brain to the test at Nezesaussi Grill, Manzil Downtown Dubai. Every Monday, 8-10pm. Call 04-4238899.
Hip Hop Chic with Endrixx, supported by Masterstepz, at Cirque Le Soir, The Fairmont. Doors open at 10.30pm. Call 050-9955400.
R&B Mondays with DJ Scottie B, DJ Stylez and hosted by MC Money Plus. At Sensation Club, Crown Plaza Hotel. Buy-one-get-one specials on beverages. Free entry for women. Call 055-9743376.
Ladies night with DJ T, at Capital Club, DIFC. Three free beverages for women, every Monday, 7-10pm, with happy hour prices (50 per cent off) on other purchases. Open to the community. More at capitalclubdubai.com.
Abolish Article 153, annual art exhibition featuring artworks in various media by emerging artists, at Jamm Art Gallery, Al Quoz 1, until May 8.
The Book [Re-Imagined] featuring works of over 20 artists from around the world, at The Mojo Gallery, Al Serkal Avenue, until May 15.
Auditions by the Noble Poetry Club inviting actors of all nationalities/ages/backgrounds to perform poems by Rudyard Kipling at a club event on May 31, at The Junction. More at facebook.com/Noblepoetryclub.
Picasso and Miro: Passion and Poetry, a journey through the artistic lives of cultural icons Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro, at The Annex, Burj Khalifa. Tickets Dh125, available at ticketmaster.ae.
Ocean Beats every Monday, with DJ Maga and DJ Stephane. Open buffet with a selection of seafood, at Dh150 with soft beverages and Dh190 with house beverages, at Sho Cho, Dubai Marine Beach Resort. Call 04-3461111.
Ladies night, free-flowing beverages and giveaways every Monday from 8-10pm, at Beach Lounge, Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Call 04-4323232.
Maifest, a traditional German spring festival, dine and dance with the Die Kirchdorfer band from Munich, at Grand Hyatt Dubai. From 7pm, Wednesday to Saturday, until May 7. Free entry. Call 04-3171234.
Hareem Al Sultan, an exhibition based on the historical television series recreating the splendour of Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace, at City Walk, open daily from noon-10pm, until December. Dh50 for children aged 7-14, and Dh100 for adults, available at the venue or at ticketmaster.ae.
The Lightness of Mass, an exhibition by Seher Shah, at Green Art Gallery, Al Quoz, until May 9. More at gagallery.com.
SHARJAH
Considering Dynamics & the Forms of Chaos an exhibition featuring works by British/Canadian artist Angela Bulloch and paintings by German artist Maria Zerres. At Sharjah Art Museum, until May 31. More at sharjahmuseums.ae
