Gear up for a fun week

YASALAM 2010
What Community programmes and live concerts, including acts from US superstar Kelis and Lebanese stars Fares Karem and Nancy Ajram will roll out the month-long celebrations ahead of the 2010 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Events include the F1 Fan Zone with displays and demonstrations, Cinema By The Sea, and Beats On The Beach.
When Until November 14
Where Yasalam Live on Abu Dhabi Corniche,  Abu Dhabi and Yas Island
How For information on all the events and tickets, visit www.yasalam.ae or call 02 508 8000

ABU DHABI  FILM FESTIVAL
What Showcasing works by Arab filmmakers alongside those produced by major talents of world cinema.
When October 14–23
Where Emirates Palace Hotel, Marina Mall and the Abu Dhabi Theatre, Abu Dhabi
How Tickets cost Dh20 (regular), Dh40 (gala screenings at Emirates Palace), Dh10 (students and senior citizens aged 65 and over). Tickets are available at www.abudhabifilmfestival.ae or at each of the three screening locations. For more information, call 02 690 8531
or 02 690 8532

LAUGHTER FACTORY
What Laugh your troubles away with this weekend’s star-studded line-up, which includes the UK’s award-winning comedian, writer and actor Gordon Southern; international favourite Michael Fabbri; and multi-talented Tim Clark, who has written material for the likes of Jonathon Ross, Phill Jupitus and Mark Lamarr.
When October 21 at 9pm
Where Al Thuraya Ballroom, Grand Millennium Dubai
How Tickets cost Dh115 and are available at the venue or www.itptickets.com. For more information, call 04 429 9999

THE CHRISTIANS AND THE BLOW MONKEYS
What Live music to help you get your weekend started in style.
When October 21; 7pm
Where Sundowner Pool Side Bar, Crowne Plaza Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
How Tickets cost Dh100 and are available at www.itptickets.com.
 

THE DUBAI PORTFOLIO TILT
What In his first solo exhibition in Dubai, Australian-born artist and filmmaker Alastair Newton Brown exhibits a collection of tilt-shift photographs in which he examines Dubai’s pace of development. By utilising the technique of tilt-shift photography, Alastair depicts the city scenes in Dubai as surreal creations of Lego and Meccano sets. He asks his viewer: “Look out the window… what do you see?”
When From October 27 to November 11
Where JamJar Gallery, Dubai
How For more information, call Rachael Brown on 04 341 7303

ABU DHABI FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP: ROUND 2
What In the semi-finals of the Dh1-million mixed martial arts grand prix, watch the returning champions battle it out for the prize while up-and-coming fighters strive to move up the ADFC ranks.
When October 22; 5pm
Where Adnec Hall 5,  Abu Dhabi
How Tickets cost Dh250 (grandstand), Dh650 (floor) and Dh1,600 (ringside) and are available from Virgin Megastores outlets across the UAE and www.ticketingboxoffice.com.
For more information, call  800 23322 or visit www.adfc.ae

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What Always wanted to see the legendary rock group AC/DC live in concert? Dubai’s talented rock outfit Riff Raff will give you two hours of high energy music. There is also a prize for the best dressed AC/DC clone.
When October 22
Where Music Room, Majestic Hotel Towers
How Entry tickets are available at the gate for Dh70

Opera in the park
What Wafi’s Opera in the Park is back with a concert by a pop opera group from London’s Covent Garden. Guests can enjoy a picnic as the British vocal group performs live.
When November 4
Where Rooftop Gardens, Wafi
How For details, call Kersh on 04 324 4100

PLUCK – MUSICAL ARSON
What In a special evening of musical hilarity this group of three talented musicians will perform their unique and comical take on classic favourites from Bach to the Beatles.
When October 25; 7pm
Where Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre
How Tickets cost Dh100, children (under 12) Dh70 and are available from the venue.
Call 04 341 4777

EDWARD MAYA  LIVE IN CONCERT
What Edward Maya performs his “This is My Life Tour” live followed by a 90-minute DJ set. Other DJs featuring on the night include Smokin Groove, Dany Neville and Emtee.
When October 21; 9pm to 3am
Where Chi @ The Lodge, Dubai
How Tickets cost Dh150 (regular), Dh250 (VIP) and Dh350 (VVIP). For more information, call 050 749 2745

Club call Best parties in town

DANNY HOWELLS SPINS AT TRILOGY
What DJ Danny Howells is in the house spinning his mixes to keep you entertained. Opening set by Paddy Freeform.
When October 22; 10pm to 3am
Where Trilogy, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
How Tickets cost Dh130 (regular) and are available at www.platinumlist.ae. For more information call 050 725 8277

IRISH VILLAGE BIRTHDAY PARTY
What Irish Village celebrates its 14th birthday with performances by The Christians and The Blow Monkeys.
When October 22; Show starts at 8:30pm
Where The Irish Village, Dubai
How Tickets cost Dh95 and are available from the Aviation Club, Dubai. For more information, call 04 282 4122

RAISANI ABU DHABI @ SHO CHO LOUNGE
What Dubbed “The Godfather of House Music in the Middle East”, entrepreneur and musician Haneef Raisani (Raisani Records) will perform along with Shaf Raisi (Housebureau Records) and other DJs.
When October 26; 10pm to 3am
Where Souq Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
How For table bookings call 02 558 1117
 
Jazz nights
What Enjoy the jazzy soulful house tunes of Charl Chaka (Infusion Dubai) along with Shaf Raisi’s vibrant mixes and Sho Cho’s resident DJ Elie.
When October 27; 10pm to 3am
Where Sho Cho, Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa
How For table bookings call 04 346 1111