PICK OF THE DAY
Monthly Movie Night Debate
Debate around the French movie La Dune. The film is about Hanoch who has travelled through France on bicycle. A young woman finds him unconscious on the bank of a river and nobody knows who he is. Inspector Ruben Vardi isn’t keen on taking up the case, as he is about to retire, but a few strange facts has him change his mind. At Alliance Francaise, Oud Metha, 8pm. French with English subtitles. Free entry.
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THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
The Creative Act: Performance, Process, Presence
The second exhibition from the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi features works by more than 25 artists of different nationalities and generations at Manarat Al Saadiyat, until July 29. Today, workshop on Deconstructing Decollage at 6pm for adults only. Registrations required.
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Lipstick Society
Ladies night, free pass-around bites and beverages for women and and 50 per cent off on the food bill, every Tuesday from 6-10pm, at Todd English’s Olives, The Venetian Village.
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THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Ranveer Singh
Bollywood actor will inaugurate Kanz Jewels store in Meena Bazar, Bur Dubai, 6.30pm. kanz.ae.
Movie Night
Screening of blockbuster movies every Tuesday at the Backyard in Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay. Today, its Hotel Transylvania at 8pm. Entry Dh25, with unlimited popcorn and soft beverages. Call 04-3690000.
Dazzle at Dusty’s
Four free beverages for women when ordering a main course, and 50 per cent off main course, every Tuesday, at Dusty’s Dubai, Al Fattan Currency House, DIFC from 6-10pm. Call 04-3545435. dustysdxb.com
Minor Work
Exhibition featuring Vikram Divecha’s works, from a group of paintings created in collaboration with a road marking crew in Dubai to a set of preparatory diagrams remapping the daily itineraries of street sweepers. At Gallery Isabelle van den Eynde, Alserkal Avenue, until May 11. ivde.net
Write Injuries on Sand and Kindness in Marble
Hera Buyuktacıyan’s solo photo exhibition at Green Art Gallery, AlSerkal Avenue, until May 6. gagallery.com
Diva Ladies Nights
DJ Karan plays the best music from Bollywood, every Tuesday, at Spree The Club, Royal Ascot Hotel. Free entry for women and couples, free beverages for women until 2am. Doors open at 10.30pm. Call 056-2859555.
Gents Night
In-house DJ plays some favourites, while men can grab a beverage and shoot some pool. Free entry for men to enter the pool tournament, every Tuesday at Ten Street, JBR. Doors open at 5pm. Call 04-3998993.
Monroe Night
Be the Monroe of the night, music by DJs Stylez, MC Money Plus and Keza, at Billionaire Mansion, Taj Dubai. Free beverages for women. Doors open at 10pm. Call 050-9545000.
Honey Island Ladies Night
Expect fruit infused beverages coupled with sushi platters for the girls, music by DJ Skinny Loop at Mahiki, Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Free beverages for women until 1am, free sushi if arriving before 10pm. mahiki.ae
Unforgettable ladies night
DJ Dane Bowers on the decks, women get three free beverages from 8-11pm, every Tuesday. At Atelier M, Pier 7. atelierm.ae
Resident Offer
Legoland Dubai has extended the UAE residents’ ticket promotion until April 30. Dh210 for adults and children, while waterpark entry is Dh165 for adults and children. Upto five tickets may be purchased per UAE ID. legoland.com/dubai/uae-resident-offer
Ladies Night
Two free beverages from 9pm to midnight when dining from the a la carte ladies menu and a 30 per cent off on house beverages, at Long’s, Towers Rotana. Daily happy hour from 2-8pm. Call 04-3122201.
Murmurs
A portrait exhibition by Samantha Couto, an Indian born artist of Portuguese nationality. Her solo show displays provocative images of complex human beings with expressive faces. At Gallery 76, Dubai International Art Centre, last day. Call 04-3444398. samanthacouto.com
THINGS TO DO IN SHARJAH
Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival
Companies specialising in children’s literature will exhibit apart from cookery workshops, children’s activities and cultural activities, at Expo Centre Sharjah until Saturday. 9am–8pm; Thursday 9am-10pm and Friday 4-10pm. Free admission. Daily schedule of events on the website. scrf.ae
