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Gaucho Cinema Sundays screening James Bond films throughout May starting with Skyfall (May 15, Die Another Day; May 22, Goldfinger; May 29, The Spy Who Loved Me). 04-4227898.
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Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, until May 3 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, 9am-10pm.
The Fridge season 20 kicks off with a performance by Arabic-Latino fusion band Imbue.
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Julio Iglesias performs at Al Majaz Amphitheatre, Sharjah, 10pm, doors open 8pm. Tickets from Dh200. Call 800-86823 or go to ticketmaster.ae
Alwan Ensemble perform a wide range of Arab musical styles on traditional instruments at Black Box, The Arts Center at NYUAD at 8pm. This event is free and open to the public, book tickets at the university website.
Why are some people happier than others? A talk at NYUAD, Saadiyat Campus, 6.30-8pm, by Meike Bartels Professor, Behaviour and Quantitative Genetics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Free, RSVP on the university website.
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Tota Maina Ki Kahani, a comedy drama play in Hindi, at Ductac, also May 5.Tickets on platinumlist.net or Ductac.org
Ciao Bella ladies night at Frankie’s, Dubai Marina, with swimwear brand Panos Emporio; first 20 ladies get a goodie bag.
The Children’s International Film Festival, screening 117 films in 55 languages — 61 made in the UAE by students, at VOX Cinemas across the UAE until May 7. ciff.ae
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Loca and Loca 2.0 with unlimited tacos and Mexican cocktails, Dh250, noon-2am.
DJ Martin Solveig: Day To Night Party at Velocity, JW Marriott Marquis.
At the movies: Captain America: Civil War (Chris Evans); The Man Who Knew Infinity (Dev Patel, Jeremy Irons); Jacob’s Kingdom of Heaven (Nivin Pauly).
Grammy award-winning dancehall artist Walshy Fire, from the band Major Lazer, DJs at Pacha Dubai.
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Star Wars Day brunch at Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah with special dishes (think Han-burgers, Dark Vader Chocolate Sundaes, Leia Danish Dos), characters in costume and a Jedi Academy for children. From Dh345; bookings from 8 to 10 people get free return boat transfer from Dubai Marina. 04-8182222.
House and techno DJ and producer Carl Cox at Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE; free entry; call 056-1133400 or email reservation@bluemarlinibiza-uae.com. Location: Ghantoot Al Jazira Hotel
Andrey Shirman, aka DJ SMASH, at VIP Room, JW Marriott Marquis; call 052-8818888.
Pierre Ravan & DJ Dazz at HOUSEofAFRIKA, The Dekon8, Media One Hotel. Free entry from 6pm.
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Darkness Into Light, a 5k pre-dawn walk to raise awareness of mental health issues. It takes place on the same day around the world. For UAE, go to dil.pieta.ie
Maifest, German spring festival celebration with traditional food and beverages at Grand Hyatt Dubai. Entry free from 7pm, Wednesday to Saturday, and Saturday brunch. Call 04-3172271.
Dubai Flea Market, Zabeel Park Gate 1,2 and 3, 8am-3pm. Park entry Dh5.
Comedy Central goes live on OSN! Shows on the network include The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and Inside Amy Schumer.
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Rouge, a twice monthly burlesque-inspired show at The Act, with shadow dancers, red welcome cocktails, and aphrodisiac strawberries and chocolates. Dinner reservations from 8pm followed by ROUGE Sunday party. Dh450 per person including one cocktail; call 04-3551116.
Gaucho Dubai screens Chef with special dishes including a Cuban sandwich, Dh295, 7.30pm; call 04-4227898
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Stereotype album launch by F&B, a Dubai jazz act, at The Fridge.Visit thefridgedubai.com
Opening of Fluidity In Numbers, an art exhibition based on the form of numbers and signs by Robert Davidian at the Four Points by Sheraton Shaikh Zayed Road. The artist will be present; the show is open 10am-10pm until July 31.
Learn Flamenco while you view the Picasso and Miro, Passion and Poetry exhibition at The Annex, Burj Khalifa, every Monday and Wednesday. The 30-minute lessons are by Alpha Soul, and includes beverages and guided tours with a choice to tour the exhibition before or after the Flamenco experience, Dh150. Contact rsvp@picassomiro.com
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Islamic Arts Exhibition: Inspiration and Creativity featuring artworks created by people with hearing and cognitive disabilities, as well as school and university students at Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation until May 18. For more information log on to admaf.org/en
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Ladies night three-course set menu curated by Heinz Beck including two free beverages for Dh195 per woman, at Social by Heinz Beck, Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm, 7pm, every Wednesday. Call 04-8182222.
Live jazz and unlimited cheese at YNOT, InterContinental Dubai Marina every Wednesday from 8-11pm. Dh100 per person. Bookings recommended, call 04-4466669 or write to res.icdubaimarina@ihg.com.
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At the movies: Azhar (Emraan Hashmi); Angry Birds (Peter Dinklage); The Trust (Nicolas Cage).
James and the Giant Peach, a two-night performance of Roald Dahl’s classic, at Ductac.
British indie band Black Honey perform at Casa Latina, Ibis Hotel Al Barsha. Doors open at 9pm, the band are on stage at 11pm and it’s Dh100 on the door (for over 21s only).
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Silicon Oasis Flea Market, Cedre Shopping Centre, Silicon Oasis, 10am-5pm. Free entry.
La Vie En Rose, opera performance by Sara Gouzy and Joel Prieto, One&Only Royal Mirage, from Dh250.
Steve Paradise at HOUSEofAFRIKA, The Dekon8, Media One Hotel.
One Big Friday, a 12-hour festival at Zero Gravity, 3pm-3am, free before 6pm for all, Dh150 thereafter with Markus Schulz, Wankelmut and Chicane.
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The Design Bar, showcasing home, interiors and lifestyle brands at the Gallery of Light, Ductac.
Sirens of the Silver Screen, a musical cabaret featuring Dubai-based actor and singer Beth Burrows, from Dh100; call 04-3414777.
Dora’s Pirate Adventure, at du Forum, Yas Island, on May 12 (6.30pm), May 13 (11am, 3pm and 6pm) and May 14 (11am and 3pm).
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Yas Viceroy restaurant week, from May 13, serving a two-course menu for Dh125 and three courses for Dh175 at Kazu, Amici, Angar, Atayeb, Noodle Box, until May 21; call 02-6560600.
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Monday Quiz Night at Nezesaussi Grill, Manzil Downtown Dubai, every Monday from 8-10pm. Call 04-4238899.
Climate - State of Emergency!, an exhibition of photos submitted to a competition on climate change by Alliance Francaise, at Plantation, Sofitel JBR. The winner is Yusuf Ahmed from Bangladesh. Open daily, May 12-June 5.
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Nautique but Nice ladies night with French Riviera-inspired vibe, music, food and drinks at Aquara, Dubai Marina Yacht Club from 8pm. Bubbly, house beverages and cocktails Dh150; premium bubbly, house beverages and select drinks Dh350.
Tuesday Men’s Night at Girder’s bar, JA Ocean View Hotel from 7pm. Play highlander games and win prizes, food platter Dh79. Call 04-8145590.
Cine Day Vintage, screening a classic French film every month: Pierrot le fou by Jean-Luc Godard. 8pm at Alliance Francaise Dubai auditorium, Oud Metha. Free, with English subtitles.
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Cheese matchmaking at jones the grocer with Paxton & Whitfield cheeses hosted by food judge, stylist and cheese buyer Jeremy Bowen. 7Pm at Dusit Thani Dubai (at Al Raha, Abu Dhabi, on May 19 and Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi, on May 20). Dh250, includes a one-year membership to the jones the grocer cheese club.
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At the movies: X-Men: Apocalypse (Jennifer Lawrence); Sarabjit (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan).
Sharjah Bridal Fair, until May 22 at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre.
Mummy & Me festival at the Dubai International Marine Club until May 21.
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Armin Only Embrace, a four hour set by the DJ Armin van Buuren at Meydan Dubai.For tickets, go to arminonlydubai.com
Percussionist and oud player Hani Naser performs as part of Emirates NBD Classics Series V, at Ductac.
Dubai Flea Market at JLT Park, between Cluster O and P, 1-5pm.
Journey Thru House with Farley ‘JACKMASTER’ Funk, Jim Shaft Ryan and Baby D at Movida Dubai, Nassima Royal Hotel; call 055-1744449.
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Charity flea market at Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, 9am-2pm, free entry. Discount for exhibitors until May 7; call 02-6773333.
Classical guitar duo Feras Rada and Dina Boukzam and stand-up comedian Nylon performa at Ductac.
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Al Rais Art an exhibition by Emirati artist Abdul Qader Al Rais opens at Etihad Modern Art Gallery, opposite Al Bateen Mall at 7pm. Until May 28. call 02-6210154 or log on to etihadmodernart.com
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Rock band Carl & The Reda Mafia perform at The Fridge.
Ocean Beats with DJs Maga and Stephane at Sho Cho, Dubai Marine & Beach Resort, every Monday. Open buffet for Dh150 per person with soft drinks and Dh190 with house beverages. Call 04-3461111 or write to dubai@sho-cho.com
Live jukebox at Lakeview, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club every Monday from 7 to 11pm. Dh125 per person for food only, Dh245 per person for food and selected house beverages.
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Jerk & Jerrys, new Caribbean night every Tuesday from 6-10.00pm, at Claw, Souk Al Bahar.
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Sunlounge Cinema film screening at Zero Gravity, with free popcorn and cocktails priced two-for-one, from 5-7pm. Every Wednesday until May 25.
OFF BEAT Wednesdays at Indie, DIFC, with Boogie Breeze and the live in-house band, from 8pm.
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At the movies: Money Monster (George Clooney); Go With Me (Anthony Hopkins); Manhattan Nocturne (Adrien Brody).
Caribbean Riddimz, every Thursday at N’Dulge nightclub, Atlantis The Palm from 9pm, free entry for women and couples until midnight.
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Laurent de Wilde Trio plays Kasbar, One and Only Royal Mirage, 8pm, free entry.
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Karaoke Night at Kris Kros, Downtown Dubai, every Saturday from 8pm. Call 055-2289977 for reservations and more information.
Draw with Rania every Saturday from 1-3pm for young guests at Hard Rock Cafe Dubai. Call 04-2328900 for more information.
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Magnetic Bodies: Imaging the Urban, Huda Lutfi’s second solo show in Dubai, examines the urban sprawl of Cairo. Until June 4.Go to thethirdline.com
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Monday Ladies Night at The Rib Room from 7-11.30pm. Voda Bar serves unlimited bubbly for Dh100 per person from 8pm to 3am. Call 04-4530444 or write to jzsrestaurants@jumeirah.com
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The Noble Poetry Club performs poems by Rudyard Kipling at The Junction. Auditions for readers currently open.Find the Noble Poetry Club on Facebook for details.
Cine Day La nouveaute, screening contemporary French-language film: Mon ame par toi guerie (One of a Kind) by François Dupeyron. 8pm at Alliance Francaise Dubai auditorium, Oud Metha. Free, with English subtitles.
