PICK OF THE DAY
The Prisoner of 2nd Avenue
H72 Productions perform Neil Simon’s play, about a long married New York couple who are getting fed up with the constant hassles of big city life and struggle to deal with a fiscal crisis. At The Junction, Alserkal Avenue, Al Qouz. Shows until Saturday. Tickets Dh100. tixbox.com
THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
The Rituals of Majlis and Gahwa
An engaging talk on why gahwa (Arabic coffee) is associated with a majlis or gathering, exploring rituals and the historical roots of the preparation, serving and drinking and also looking at the hidden history of Emirati hospitality. At Manarat Al Saadiyat, 7pm. Pre-register at 02-6575800. saadiyatcultural district.ae
Heels On Deck
Start the weekend early with Saif and Sound spinning hip hop, R’n’B and commercial sounds from 11pm onwards until late along with DJ Yoomba. Ladies get three free beverages, along with half priced bites and beverages from Dh15. At Stars N Bars, Yas Marina. Call 02-5650101
THINGS TO DO IN AL AIN
Travel Through Our Traditions
Visitors are invited to learn about traditional wedding rituals and their importance, visit a gold souq and learn to distinguish shapes and sizes, plus visit an Emirati home. The tour will begin at 9.30am at Al Ain National Museum. visitabudhabi.ae
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Barefoot on the Beach
Beach training session based on Masai Barefoot Technology (MBT) which looks at changing the way we use our muscles as well as reducing shock forces to the skeletal system by emulating the actions of walking in the sand. Wednesday mornings at 6.30am with Anne. At Jumeirah Beach, beside Bait al Bahar, 6.30am. Call 04-3680222. gulf4good.org
How to be a Bawse Book Tour
Lilly Singh, the talented comedian and youtuber brings her international book tour to Dubai. The book chronicles her life with funny and honest narratives, experiences, laughter and cries filled with her message of encouragement, at Habtoor Grand Beach Resort, JBR, 8pm. Tickets from Dh295. platinumlist.net
City Auditions
If you love acting, you want to be on television, where do you start? The Celebrity Experience is an interactive talent hunt for emerging young actors. Reserve your spot at the Dubai auditions being held on May 12. thecelebrity experience.hs-sites.com/auditions dubaiuaemay12th
Bouchra Beno
The upcoming stand-up French comedian performs at Centrepoint Theatre, Ductac, Mall of the Emirates, 8.30pm. Tickets from Dh175.
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A Doll’s House
An adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s play, portraying the tragic hypocrisy of a middle class marriage while richly displaying the genius of modern, realistic prose drama. At Kilachand Studio, Ductac, Mall of the Emirates, shows at 7.30pm, until Saturday. 12+ only. Tickets from Dh100. ductac.org
La Francofolie
Launch of a weekly French-themed night, featuring tunes from the likes of legends such as Edith Piaf, Enrico Macias, Dalida, Stromae and more, at Indie DIFC, 9pm. Call 055-4556106
Italian Mother’s Day
Celebrate the occasion with a traditional home-cooked curated menu called ‘Buona Festa Della Mamma’, at Segreto, Souq Madinat. Available for dinner until Sunday. Call 04-4323232.
Full Moon Yoga
Replenish your energy under the flow of the full moon and stars with sounds of traditional singing bowls, at at Four Seasons Resort Dubai, Jumeirah, 7pm, Dh125 includes a goodie bag. Call 04-2707777.
Bonkers Bingo
Get your get-up on for a night of full moon themed prizes, at Societe Dubai, Marina Byblos Hotel. First game starts at 9pm. Call 050-6993191
artel with Adam J and Phil James
Stimulate your senses with hip-hop, house and open format, at Circue Le Soir, Fairmont Hotel. Free beverages fro women until 1am. Call 050-9955400
Retail Therapy
The Outlet Village, Jebel Ali is offering ladies on demand styling advice from the in-house stylists alongside mini beauty makeovers, every Wednesday. theoutletvillage.ae
Good times roll
Long’s Bar, Tower;s Rotana Hotel are offering house beverages at Dh25, all day and night, every Monday and Wednesday. Call 04-3438000.
Fierce ladies night
GIrl squads enjoy three free beverages from a themed menu, 8pm to midnight, if that’s not enough, they get 50 per cent off the food bill too, every Wednesday. Ladies who come with their partners will also be entitled to a 25 per cent discount on the dining bill. At Waka, The Oberoi Dubai. Call 04-4441455. waka.ae
LSB Wednesdays
The Boxtones take over Lock, Stock & Barrel, Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai, today and next Wednesday. Performance from 10.30pm. Call 04-5149195.
THINGS TO DO IN SHARJAH
Consumer Electronics Fashion Show
The second edition of the sale of consumer electronics, fashion products and home style is all set to open at Expo Centre Sharjah, open from 10am to 11pm, until Saturday. Entry Dh5, free for children below 12 years, free parking.
