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Get rid of my wife

What After a series of successful shows in India and Hong Kong, Bollywood actor and director Paritosh Painter will bring his English comedy Get Rid of My Wife to Dubai. The play boasts both Bollywood and TV actors and focuses on the travails of the three friends - one blind, one deaf and one dumb.
When July 22; - two shows, at 6pm and 9.45pm
Where The First Group Theatre, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
Details Tickets cost Dh150, Dh250, Dh350 and Dh500. For information, call 050 698 4599

U2 tribute gig

What Event planners, Rock Nation, pay tribute to the legendary U2 by unleashing the sound-alike talents of the five-piece, Dubai-based band, Point of View, on a music-loving audience for a 90 minute set of some of the Irish rockers' greatest hits. And if you like their covers, you'll love Point of View's debut album that's set to launch later this year. Go on, support a local band... Bono would want you to!
When July 22 at 6pm
Where The Music Room, Majestic Hotel Tower, Mankhool Road, Bur Dubai
Details Entry costs Dh60. For info, call 056 799 6335

HOP FEST 2011

What Dubai's fab fest returns for its seventh year, with this year's festival serving up over 100 beverages from around the world, from your classic faves to some more adventurous tipples. Hop Fest 2011 will also feature all-day entertainment courtesy of some of Dubai's favourite bands, including the Maplejacks, Adam Shero and The Vision.
When July 21 to 24, from noon to 2am
Where The Irish Village, Aviation Club, Dubai
Details Pub food will be available all day from Dh35. For more info, call 04 282 4750

Guitar clinic with FAZE!

What Popular Canadian guitarist Faze is holding a free guitar clinic in collaboration with Musician's Warehouse and Metal Asylum. Faze will spend two hours teaching newbies and pros how to churn out those rock riffs.
When July 23 at 6pm
Where Musician's Warehouse, Street 6A, Al Quoz
Details Entry is free and ona walk-in basis. Log on to www.musicianswarehousedubai.com for directions and further information

Sharam

What Grammy award-winning DJ and producer Sharam will bring some of his chart-topping dance music tracks and underground hits like Don't Say A Word and Be The Change to Club Sensation in Dubai. There'll also be cool warm-up sets by DJs Afroboogie and Genario.
When July 21 at 10pm
Where Club Sensation, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Shaikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Details Tickets cost Dh120 (ladies); Dh200 (guys). For reservations and more information, call 050 195 9621 or 055 974 3376

Hed Kandi Beach House

What Hed Kandi returns for the last party before Ramadan. Bringing the famous beach sounds will be long-time Hed Kandi resident DJ and radio presenter, Andy Norman. Supporting Andy on the decks for the first time at a Hed Kandi Dubai event is Natalie Brogan.
When July 21 at 10pm
Where Trilogy, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
Details Entry costs Dh120. Ladies free before 11pm. For table reservations, call 050 550 0964 or email reservations@spicenightlif​e.me

Mark E

What DJ and Producer Mark E will treat you to some of his clattering electronic beats as he visits the Emirates for this one-off event. Dany Neville and Rone Jaxx will be hitting the decks in the main room, while Hassan Alwan will provide a heart-thumping warm-up set.
When July 22 at 9pm
Where Trilogy, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
Details Tickets cost Dh100 before midnight and Dh130 after. Ladies and Face Card holders free until 11pm. For more information, call 050 725 8277 or email jason@ohmrecords.com