PICK OF THE DAY
Sherazade and LavionRose
The Russian-Algerian singer and her band LavionRose perform their latest tracks: a blend of world music, a dash of rock, gypsy music with a touch of jazz, at Amsterdam Hub, Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach, 8pm. Tickets Dh60, will be available at the door. afdubai.org
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Wednesdays at the Warehouse
A bi-weekly film screening series, this week short film We are Just Fine Like This (above)about Baba Azizi, an old man who has not been spared by illness. Passed around by his adult children, he eventually finds himself at his daughter’s home, but things do not go as he imagines, that will be followed by A Present from the Past about Mokhtar who receives an unexpected present on his 75th birthday from his daughter, two plane tickets to Rome, giving him a second chance to search for his unfulfilled love – Patrizia, who he abandoned 33 years ago. At Warehouse421, Mina Zayed, 7.30pm. Registrations required. warehouse421.ae
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Horses: Symbol of Identity
The Arabian horse is an important symbol of identity in the Arab region, throughout history, horses were exchanged as prestigious gifts between rulers. This talk explores Shaikh Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan’s Arabian horses, by speakers. Saeed Al Suwaidi and Mohamad Ali Al Matrooshi, at Al Jahili Fort. Register by calling 02-6575800. saadiyatcultural district.com
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The Balancing Act
A working mother’s panel discussion about the reality of life as a working mother and touching upon issues such as balance, guilt, ambition, gender bias and other topics associated with the subject, at The Clarion School, 8.30-10am. Panelists include Sahar Wahbeh, Nadia Wehbe, Mona Tavassoli, Anna Batchelder and Saleha Eliard. Free entry. clarioncommons.com
BBC Proms
A much-loved British tradition that aims to bring the best classical music to audiences, at Dubai Opera, staged until March 24. Tickets from Dh150. dubaiopera.com
Chef Giorgio Diana
L’Olivo Ristorante at Rixos The Palm Dubai will be hosting the Michelin chef until March 30, where he will be demonstrating his cooking techniques and dishes that earned him the culinary honor. A six-course dinner menu for both seafood lovers and meat lovers paired with two beverages at Dh250 per person. Call 04-4575454
Street Beats Wednesday
Urban concept with DJ LuWayne Wonder playing hip hop and RnB, with dance performances by Saad Bellouadi, warm-up by DJ Sara G, at Tribeca Dubai
JA Ocean View Hotel, JBR. Doors open at 9pm. Call 050-2529588
Screen Acting and Stage Acting courses
Constellation are launching their new term of acting courses with tutor Alex Broun at their studio at 2401, One Lake Plaza, Cluster T, Jumeirah Lake Towers. Call 052-8370405
Beauty & The Beach Ladies Day
Sit back and relax on loungers for free, free flowing select house beverages and chefs platter for Dh100, from 12-5pm. At Cove Beach, Jumeirah Beach Hotel. covebeach.com
Bonkers Bingo
An evening that adds a grown-up twist to the British classic game, hosted by Layne Redman. Expect retro music, beverage drinking games and hilarious prizes every Wednesday at Societe Dubai, 9-11.30pm. Call 050-3571126
Ripe Market
Shop for local produce, sample diferent cuisines, shop at boutique market stalls, children’s petting zoo, wellness classes or simply relax, at Reform Social & Grill Dubai, 10am-8pm. Free entry. ripeme.com
DIFC Movie NIghts
Outdoor movie night where film fans can watch a variety of Hollywood blockbusters throughout the series, taking place in March and April, at The Balcony area, DIFC Precinct Buildings, 7pm. Tonight, its Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, (it was filmed at the DIFC) starring Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Paula Patton and Simon Pegg. Free entry. difc.ae
