PICK OF THE DAY
MEFCC 2017
Watch: Anthony Mackie who plays Falcon in the MCU talks to press at #MEFCC.
The Middle East Film and Comic Con, a pop culture convention in its sixth edition, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), 12.30-10pm, until tomorrow. Today’s meet the stars include Liam Cunningham, Kane from WWE, Anthony Mackie, Greg Grunberg, Cas Anvar and Pooja Batra. Day passes Dh100.
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THINGS TOP DO IN ABU DHABI
ASAP Birit Queens
The quartet of the most powerful singers from the Phillipines are performing at the National Theater Abu Dhabi. Gates open at 4pm, show at 6pm. Tickets Dh95, Dh165 and Dh250.
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Maya Club Paint Party
The paint party returns at Al Maya Island with face painters, UV paint and free glowsticks. DJs Lucy Stone, Matt Jones, Stew Magoo, Chad Phunk and Wesley on saxophone provide the tunes. Doors open from 11am-9pm. Ladies enter free before 1pm.
Call 055-1145311
Carl Cox
The King of Ibiza is in town, supported by Jon Rundell, at Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE. Doors open at 1pm.
Call 056-1133400
THINGS TOP DO IN DUBAI
Beat Cancer campaign
A fundraising event with children battling cancer being a part of a fun filled day with their families at IMG Worlds of Adventure. Entertainment includes a display of over 30 luxury sports cars and live entertainment which includes dancers, music and performances for all ages. Entry to the park Dh225 for children Dh225 and adults Dh245, children under 1.05 in height enter free, available at IMGworlds.com.
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Ibiza to Dubai with Mambo Brothers, Jon Ulysses & Pete Gooding
The headliners will be supported by Dubai’s resident DJs, at Zero Gravity. Free for ladies before midnight, free for men before 10pm, Dh100 thereafter. Call 04-399 0009 / 055-5009111.
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Go Vintage DXB!
Step back in time and enjoy the 1950’s experience with an exclusive collection of vintage cars from the 1950’s. Free to attend from noon till 12 midnight, daily until April 13, at Dubai World Trade Centre.
JBR Latin Carnival Parade
In preparation for the Dubai Latin Festival - stilt walkers, Samba dancers, drummers and performers take to the streets at Hilton JBR all the way to Sofitel to celebrate. From 6.30pm today and from 5pm tomorrow.
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Grease The Musical
The smash hit musical is set to bring incredible tunes of the fifties to the Dubai World Trade Centre. Tickets from Dh150. Shows until April 13.
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Farmers Market on the Terrace
Baker & Spice’s farmers market on the terrace packs in a treat for foodies in town, bringing fresh produce straight from local farms to Bay Avenue, 8am-1pm. Chefs from Taj Dubai provide cooking demonstrations.
The Big Grill Festival 2017
Tunde Balyewu is set to headline this year’s edition of the bbq festival at Emirates Golf Course. Starts at 2pm, concert at 8pm. Tickets Dh125, Dh60 for children below ten years, and children below six years enter free.
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Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji
A Hindi comedy play presented by Raangmanch Dubai, at Shaikh zayed Auditorium, Indian High School, 8pm. Tickets Dh60.
Call 055-8715198.
Freshly Goes Rove
A weekly concept featuring modern urban musicians from the UAE - Physical Graffiti, The Deer Hum, As Per Casper, Josh Monteath and Aman Sheriff, 4pm onwards at The Daily, Rove Downtown.
Flashback 90/00s
Vanilla Ice and MC Hammer Tribute by DJ Madhands, supported by Kennedy & Chuck Wonderland and a show by Vision Air, at Billionaire Mansion, Taj Dubai. Free beverages for women from 8pm to 00.30am.
Call 04-5103100
Farhan Akhtar
The Indian Bollywood super star will be performing live on the Main Cultural Stage, Global Village, 9pm. Park entry Dh15.
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Outdoor Cinema
Dubai Marina Mall’s free outdoor cinema is back, screening Matilda at 5.30pm and Mrs Doubtfire at 8pm.
STEP Music
The 12-hour music fest takes place at Dubai International Marine Club, and features 17 of the region’s best acts - Mashrou’ Leila, Autostrad, Adonis, The Wanton Bishops, Muqata’a, Flipp & Daffy, Bei Ru, UAE-based artists Malikah, The Recipe, Moh Flow and more. Doors open at noon. Tickets Dh180.
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Metro Manila
A film screening about Oscar Ramirez and his family fleeing their impoverished life in the rice fields of the northern Philippines. But the sweltering capital’s bustling intensity quickly overwhelms them, and they fall prey to the rampant manipulations of its hardened locals, at The Yard, Alserkal Avenue, 7pm. Free, on a first-come-first-seated basis, popcorn and snacks available at the venue.
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THINGS TOP DO IN AL AIN
Last Installment of Weekends at the Oasis
Children’s workshops for all ages, as well as communal market stalls that sell handmade and modern Emirati products and produce, with all products made or inspired by the oasis. At Al Ain Oasis, 4pm to 10pm, today and tomorrow.
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