PICK OF THE DAY
FA Cup Clash Fanzone
Manchester City FC fans of all ages will gather at Zayed Sports City for the FA Cup semi-final game with rivals Arsenal. The Fanzone event will be held on the football pitch next to the tennis stadium with doors opening at 5.30pm and kick-off at 6pm. Activities and competitions will take place before the game and at half-time. Entry is free, fans can register in advance. mancity.com/campaigns
THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
Luscious
A group exhibition by five artists – Dr Najjat Makki, Khulood Al Jabri, Lama Rommo, Amelie Ducommun and Tala Hammoud Atrouni – at Etihad Modern Art Gallery, Al Bateen Area. 10am to 10pm, Saturday to Thursday, until April 27. Call 02-6210145. etihadmodernart.com
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Poetry and Poirot
An evening with acclaimed crime writer Sophie Hannah as she discusses her new novels The Monogram Murders and Closed Casket as well as her witty and poignant poems, at Monte Carlo Ballroom, Sofitel Hotel, JBR, 7.30pm, Dh50. elfdubai.org
Gentleman’s Night
Dusty’s at DIFC brings you the latest men’s night offering three free beverages when ordering a main course at 50 per cent off, avaiable every Sunday, 6-10pm. Call 04-3545435. dustysdxb.com
Black, White
Exhibition featuring the works of European and American artists Fernando Botero, Nick Brandt, Enrico Castellani, Ian Davenport, Jean Dubuffet, Tony Cragg, Richard Hoglund, William Klein, Joan Miro, Jedd Novatt, Marc Quinn, Pablo Reinoso, Mark Tobey, Bernar Venet and Fabienne Verdier, showcasing paintings, sculptures and photographs. At Custot Gallery, Alserkal Avenue. 04-3468148. custotgallerydubai.ae
Swing Night
Start the week off on a high note by dancing along to Latino sounds and learning salsa dance moves. Latino inspired nibbles and unlimited Cave’s signature beverages for Dh189, 8-11pm. At Cave, Conrad Dubai. Call 04-4447111
Soul City Sunday
Jae Franklin, Afro Nation and Moky Ezra putting soul back into the city with entertainment centred around rhythm, blues, jazz, gospel and soul, every Sunday at Iris Dubai, The Oberoi Hotel, from 9.30pm. call 056-9511442
NY NY Sundays
Modern deep house music with old school vocals with DJs Roberto Mermand and Marshall, at Provocateur Dubai, Four Seasons Hotel. Doors open at 11pm.
Call 055-2118222
Running Club
The Beach, JBR is hosting free weekly running sessions for both beginners and advanced runners to improve their stamina, technique and general fitness with the help of professionals. Coaches will also guide runners along the route, and finish by leading a cool down session. Starting from Adventure HQ, every Sundays 3-4km for beginners while seasoned runners will run on Mondays for 8-10km. Until May 8, 6-7.30am. thebeach.ae
Murmurs
A portrait exhibition by Samantha Couto, an Indian born artist of Portuguese nationality, showcasing provocative images of complex human beings with expressive faces, at Gallery 76, Dubai International Art Centre, running through April 25. Call 04-3444398. samanthacouto.com
THINGS TO DO IN SHARJAH
Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival
A cultural celebration to spread the joy of reading. 109 exhibitors specialised in children’s literature will be exhibiting apart from cookery workshops, children’s activities and cultural activities, at Expo Centre Sharjah, Saturday to Wednesday 9am–8pm, Thursday 9am-10pm and Friday 4-10pm, until April 29. Free admission. Daily schedule of events on the website. scrf.ae
