PICK OF THE DAY
Carlos Acosta and Friends
The ballet star performs in Abu Dhabi for the first time, dancing excerpts from his classical repertoire alongside a company of dancers, as part of Abu Dhabi Festival. At Emirates Palace Auditorium, 8pm. Tickets Dh125, Dh250 and Dh350, 50 per cent off for students. Pre-concert talk at Emirates Palace, Conference Lounge Centre, 7pm (free admission for ticket holders only). More at abudhabifestival.ae.
ABU DHABI
Wings of Life, a touching tale for children about caring for the environment. The fantasy musical follows a young boy who discovers he has wings – but why? He soon learns that each feather represents an element of the natural world that he must look after. At Al Jaheli Theatre, Armed Forces Officers Club , 12pm. Free admission. Call 02-3336400.
Heritage, an exhibition inspired by Islamic and ancient Mughal art by Pakistani artists Abeera Atique, Naureeen Usmani and Samina Mumtaz, at Delma Mall Abu Dhabi, until April 30.
DUBAI
Taste of Burgundy, a four-course tour to France paired with beverages from Bouchard Pere et Fils. At Ruth Chris Steak House, The Address Marina. Call 04-4549538.
Buon Appetito sample Italian cuisine with guest Chef Salvatore Barcellona at Teatro Restaurant, Towers Rotana, until April 29. Call 04-3122201.
Street Nights, street art, street food and musical performances, at Rimal Sector, JBR, from 5pm, until April 30. More at streetnights.ae.
Monday ladies night, three free house beverages for women and 50 per cent off on all main courses, 7-11.30pm, every Monday, at The Rib Room,
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray. At Voda Bar, unlimited sparkling beverages for Dh100. Call 04-4530444.
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.
Hip Hop Chic with DJ Bliss and Mr Shef Codes, at Cirque Le Soir, The Fairmont. Doors open at 10.30pm. Call 050-9955400.
R&B Mondays with DJ Scottie B, DJ Badir and hosted by MC Money Plus. At Club Sensation, Crown Plaza Hotel. Free entry for women. Call 055-9743376.
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.
Viva Cuba an exhibition and talk by photographer Werner Pawlok at Lumas Dubai, The Dubai Mall, 7pm.
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.
Phantom Voyage, exhibition by Terez Szilvia Huszar at Z Gallery, Four Points by Sheraton, SZR, until April 30.
SHARJAH
Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival at Expo Centre until April 30. 9am to 8pm on weekdays and 4pm to 10pm on weekends. Entry free. For more information to scrf.ae.
Al Haraka Baraka (In Moment There Is Blessing), an exhibition of artworks from ten UAE-based artists, at Maraya Art Centre, until April 30. More at maraya.ae.
