New beginnings: upcoming events

Gala Italian Opera

• What Soprano Monica De Rosa McKay and tenor Francesco Malapena will perform at this grand musical event, accompanied by well-known British pianist David Lesser.
• When January 20
• Where Centrepoint Theatre
• How Tickets cost Dh120, Dh100. For more information call 04 341 4777

Dubai Jazz Festival

• What The Dubai Jazz Festival 2011 features more than 50 hours of spectacular live entertainment. The event starts with Jazz World at The Walk JBR (Entry is free). Followed by the sessions at the Jazz Garden at Dubai Media City (admission free for online registration. The festival then moves to Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, where a host of stars will perform over three nights.
• When January 20 to February 18
• Where The Walk (JBR), Jazz Garden (Dubai Media City), Amphitheatre (Dubai Media City)
• How Dh279 to Dh975. For more information call 04 391 1196

Coming soon

Johnny Lever live with troupe

• When January 20
• Where Indian High School, Dubai
• How Tickets cost Dh60, Dh150, Dh250, Dh350, Dh500. For bookings call 04 337 3724 or 800 4669

KK and Sunidhi Chauhan live

• When January 28
• Where Madinat Arena, Mina A' Salam, Dubai
• How Tickets cost Dh150, Dh250, Dh 500, Dh1,000. For information call 800 4669 or log on to www.boxofficeme.com

W. Jackson Concert

• When January 20
• Where Abu Dhabi International Tennis Complex, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi
• How Tickets cost Dh100, Dh150, Dh300, Dh450. For bookings call 8004669 or 02 633 4630