PICK OF THE DAY
A Hard Day’s Night
A summer programme, screening award-winning documentary The Overnighters, about job-seekers desperately chasing the broken American dream to the tiny oil boom town of Williston, North Dakota. At A4 Space, Alserkal Avenue, 9pm, screenings until Friday. More at alserkalavenue.ae.
Abu Dhabi
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 a visit to Shaikh Zayed mosque. 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
Outside, a summer programme of conversations, thinking and films about art. Today, talk, film and discussion with artist eL Seed (left). At The Jam Jar, Alserkal Avenue, 8.30pm, free. DIY art stations for children age seven, Dh50 per child. Call 04-3417303.
My Ex Wardrobe pop-up at Spirito, Media One Hotel. Shop the My Ex Wardrobe rails from 8pm and get unlimited beverages from 8-11pm when you dine. Call 04-4212679.
Marina Souq, a monthly market with pop-up shops and vendors, at the Fishing Harbour, Umm Suqueim 1, 9am-6pm.
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.
Ramadan kids workshops in art and dance, at Soul, Downtown Dubai. Sunday to Wednesday, 3.30-6pm, throughout June, Dh590 per week. More at soulartcenter.com.
Aladdin, the character will be at Sega Republic, The Dubai Mall. Children who spot him can challenge him to compete. 30 per cent off all products, throughtout Ramadan. More at segarepublic.com.
Learn how to fast your way to health and wellness, a workshop with integrative nutrition health coach Manpreet Pannu, at The Change Initiative, Al Barsha, 10am, Dh50. Call 055-4900360. More at manpreetpannu.com.
Open Doors, Open Minds Ramadan Iftar, a cultural experience to learn about Ramadan, as well as UAE history, culture and cuisine. At Shaikh Mohammad Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU), Al Fahidi Historic District, until July 4. More at cultures.ae/index.php/contact.
The Big Picture, art exhibition exhibiting works by 35 artists based in the UAE, at Pro Art gallery, Palm Strip Mall, Jumeirah, until June 23. Call 04-3450912. More at proartuae.com.
Little Picasso charity art exhibition at Pullman Jumeirah Lakes Towers. Works by 22 local artists and 15 special needs children will be displayed in the hotel’s lobby, throughout Ramadan.
Shifting, an exhibition of works by Banu Colak and Naz Shahrokh, at Tashkeel House 10, Al Fahidi historical neighbourhood, until Saturday. Call 04-3363313. More at tashkeel.org.
Visions of Islam, a Ramadan exhibition at Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre lobby showcasing Islamic art by eight artists, until July 2.
Dubai Sports World, hosting professional academies, summer camps and sports enthusiasts, covering a range of activities, fitness programmes and events, at Dubai World Trade Centre, until August 27. Bookings at dubaisportsworld.ae.
Sharjah
Rhythm & Verses, Persian calligraphy from the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia includes Quranic verses, spiritual sayings, poems and official declarations. At Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, until Saturday. More at sharjahmuseums.ae.
Ras Al Khaimah
Ramadan activities, featuring arts and crafts workshops, face painting, balloon benders and parades on weekends from 8.30-11.30pm, at Al Hamra Mall and Manar Mall, until July 16.
