PICK OF THE DAY
Theeb The movie about a young Bedouin boy who experiences a greatly hastened coming-of-age as he embarks on a perilous desert journey to guide a British officer to his secret destination, directed by Nagi Abu Nowar. Screened as part of Meet The New Generation, a film programme championing new film directors from the MENA region, Turkey and the Balkans, at A4 Space, Alserkal Avenue. At 7pm, more at facebook.com/CinemaAkil.
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Through Your Eyes, the photography award competition gives photographers a chance to showcase inspiring photos of Abu Dhabi. Prizes range from Dh10,000 to Dh50,000. Submit works at abudhabitye.com. Winners will be anounced in September.
Making the UAE a centre for world class storytelling and exporting Arab entertainment, a workshop with Ben Silverman and Howard T Owens, hosted by America Abroad Media and twofour54, 6pm. Free, registrations a must at mailers.twofour54.com/event.
Dubai
Rock Local/Play Global, Hard Rock Rising’s Battle of the Bands featuring When The Night Comes v Dayuhan (above), at Hard Rock Cafe, Dubai Festival City, 8pm. Call 04-2328900.
The Laughter Factory featuring Mike Wilmot, John Lynn and Josh Howie, at McGettigan’s JLT (The Baggot), 8pm. Tomorrow at Grand Millennium, Tecom. More at thelaughterfactory.com.
Disconekt Closing party at Vii, Conrad Dubai. Doors open at 11pm. Call 050-1696777.
Off Beat Wednesday featuring Boogie Breeze, the singer will be supported by the in-house band, at Indie, DIFC, 8pm until late. Call 055-4556106.
Rosay with DJs Scottie B and Michka at Cavalli Club, The Fairmont Dubai. Call 050-9910400.
Levant Night with DJ Cyril Nehme mixing ’80s, Latin, Arabic fusion, hip hop and rock. Performances by dancers. At Muze, Souq Al Bahar, 9pm. Call 04-4501037.
Cork & Rind night at Tesoro, Taj Dubai. Dh150 for unlimited cheese and three beverages, Dh250 for unlimited cheese and beverages, 7-10pm. Call 04-4383111.
#Popup, hip hop chic flavour to a Wednesday for the end of season lockdown, at Cirque Le Soir Dubai, 10.30pm. Call 050-9955400.
Marina Souq, a monthly market with pop-up shops and vendors selling consumer products, at the Fishing Harbour, Umm Suqueim 1, 9am-8pm.
Wednesday Night Improv: Maestro, ten actors converge for a night of scenes, songs and games based on audience suggestions. You score the players and after each round the players with the lowest scores are eliminated. At The Courtyard Playhouse, Al Quoz, 8pm. Register at courtyardplayhouse.com.
Entertainment casting, calling talented children, teenagers and adults to be part of the production cast at Emaar entertainment outlets, submit your selfie with your best smile and contact details to malvarado@emaar.ae. Details on Kidzania and Sega Republic Facebook pages.
Summer Sale, two-for-one offers at Pyramids, Wafi Mall, until August 31. Offers at Medzo, Asha’s, Vintage, Carter’s, Thai Chi, Seville’s and Cleopatra’s Spa. More at pyramidsrestaurantswafi.com or call 04-3244100.
Watching and Caring, an exhibition featuring sculptures by Alikhaan Abdollahi and paintings by Mohammad Ariyael, at XVA Gallery, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, until June 7. More at xvagallery.com.
Fluidity In Numbers, an art exhibition based on the form of numbers and signs by Robert Davidian, at Four Points by Sheraton Shaikh Zayed Road, until July 31.
Sharjah
Ebriez Fashion Exhibition featuring collections of abayas, kaftans, dresses, jewellery, kids clothing, perfumes and home accessories, at Sharjah Ladies Club, 3-9pm, until Friday. Call 06-5067701.
