PICK OF THE DAY
Stephan Moccio
The renowned pianist and composer will be performing a blend of pop and classical music during his first concert series in the Middle East, as part of the line-up for Abu Dhabi Classics, at Al Jahili Fort, Al Ain, 8pm. His second performance on December 14, at Emirates Palace Auditorium, includes a leading string orchestra and two international vocalists at 8pm. Tickets from Dh80 at abudhabiclassics.ae.
Things to do in Abu Dhabi
Hundred Best Arabic Posters Exhibition celebrating the diversity of visual cultures by exhibiting the best posters from across the Arab world, at Warehouse421, until February 9. More at warehouse421.ae.
Shaikh Zayed Heritage Festival, the festival illustrates the UAE’s progress and legacy of its forefathers’ inspiring achievements. Activities include Memories of a Nation exhibition, traditional customs exhibition, interactive craftsman workshops, Emirati folk arts and an international village market, at Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Until January 1, 2017. More at szhf.ae.
Let It Snow, Festive family celebrations, fun and games set in a winter wonderland, at Yas Marina, daily, until December 17. Real snow battle on December 16 and 17 from 2-6pm, entry is free. Winter Market on December 17, 1-7pm.
Things to do in Dubai
Christmas tree lighting ceremony at The H Hotel. Meet Santa and enjoy a choir performance in the hotel lobby. From 6.30-8pm.
Hush Mondays, urban hits featuring of Mr Shef Codes and Tim Kay, at The Vii Club, Conrad Hotel. Doors open at 11pm. Call 050-1696777.
Abri & Funk Radius, at Stereo Arcade, The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, JBR, every Monday, 9pm. Call 052-6182424.
Quiz: Spin the Wheel, an interactive weekly pub quiz hosted by John Hayes, at McGettigan’s DWTC. Free entry. Registration by 7.30pm. Call 04-3780800.
The Dubai Quiz with Catboy and Lorra, every Monday, 7-10pm, at Industrial Avenue, The Westin Mina Seyahi. Free entry. Buffet dinner with soft beverages Dh125, with three house beverages Dh195. Call 04-5117333.
Indoor Christmas Market, at Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights, selling homemade treats, with a pianist playing Chrsitmas carols from 7-11pm, until December 26. Call 04-5531234.
Havana Monday, a night inspired by the inner-city barrios of 1970s NYC with the Cubashe Band and their Afro-Cuban sounds, at Catch Dubai, 8pm. Call 04-3571755.
Monday Tong night, midweek evening brunch from 6-11pm, at Tong Thai Restaurant, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel. Music by Smokingroove and Danny Whitlock. Dh205 with soft beverages. Call 04-4143000.
Andreea’s Social Monday, music by DJ Michka playing deep house mixes. At Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, 8pm. Call 04-4084400.
Brain Drain Quiz Night, every Monday, at Ten Street Dubai, JA Oasis Beach Tower, 8.30pm. Teams are a maximum of five, book in advance to benefit from Dh20 red light prices. Call 04-3998993.
Calligrafuturism - Chapter 1.0, exhibition by Russian artist Pokras Lampas at Opera Gallery, DIFC, until December 20. More at operagallery.com.
See Saw Seeds, an exhibition by Ruba Al Araji, Tulip Hazdar, Yuki Tsukiyama and Aya Sakoda, at Tashkeel, Nad Al Sheba, until December 29. Open 10am-10pm, Saturday to Thursday. Call 04-3363313.
The Market, local arts and crafts, fashion and food, at The Beach, daily 10am to midnight, until April 2017.
Visual Dialogues, an exhibition by Fereydoun Ave and Shaqayeq Arabi, at Total Arts, The Courtyard, last day. Call 04-3475050.
