Fellows, this weekend Dubai is jam-packed bumper-to-bumper with clubbing, comedy, racing and art events – here’s your to-be and to-do list this weekend Dubai , served ice cold.
Blended 2015
Well, this is numero uno cause our good friends at Done Events have lined up a great array of artists from Indie Rock kings, Kasabian to Robin Thicke. They have got everything in between covered including Jazz and Soul.
When: April 30 – May 2, 6 pm onwards
How much: Picnic Style tickets- AED 395, Blended Lounge- AED 695, VIP- AED 1395
Where: Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. [Google Map here]
To see the schedule of workshops and events, take a look at their official website.
Nasimi Sessions Feat. Example
Most of us love to groove to Example’s Kickstars and what better place to do it then on Nasimi beach in Palm island.
When: Friday, May 1, 2pm onwards.
How much: At the door- AED 150, Women enter for free 2pm till 7pm.
Where: Nasimi Beach, Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai. [Google map here]
More information here on their official website.
A Prelude To A Kiss by Backstage Productions
Backstage productions is a theatre company based in Dubai. Here’s the premise of their play, “Immediately after a young couple, Peter and Rita, have exchanged wedding vows, an unknown elderly man asks to kiss the bride. As he does, Rita’s soul and the old man’s magically exchange bodies.”
When: Thursday, April 30 – Tuesday, May 5, 2015.
How much: AED 100
Where: Kilchand Theatre, DUCTAC, Mall of Emirates, Dubai [Google Map here]
For more, visit DUCTAC’s website.
Ladies In Paint Art Exhibition
Featuring the work of Susan Brooker, an artist inspired by graffiti, the exhibition will host contemporary portrait paintings of beautiful and iconic women. In this series of paintings she has depicted femininity by using thick, vibrant oils and just a palette knife. The aim of Susan’s paintings is to make a visual impact by capturing a portrait in a unique way that doesn’t blend into the surroundings.
When: All weekend!
How much: Free.
Where: Z Gallery, Four Points Sheraton, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. [Google map here]
Visit the event’s official site for more.
Internal Affairs – A Comedy Theatre Play
The story of this play revolves around Sid, who after just joining a new job, gets into an unexpected relationship with fellow coworker after a company night out. Their official site promises that the actors will have you at the edge of their seats with laughter and suspense as they tell you their story. on stage at the Grand midwest Hotel.
When: Thursday, April 23
How Much: Silver- AED 150, Gold- AED 200, Platinum- AED 300.
Where: Grand Midwest Hotel, Dubai. [Google Map here]
Cafe Scientifique Dubai – An Evening with an Astronaut
Get a chance to meet, Dr. Donald Thomas who is a retired astronaut at NASA. He will be sharing some of his amazing experiences with attendees.
When: Thursday, April 30, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
How much: AED 100
Where: Urban Bistro, Dubai [Google Map here]
STREETCON – Urban Art Jam
This is definitely at the top of our list. All your senses are sure to be teeming with joy as music, art and theatre fills Al Ghurair Centre on the 23rd of April – and it’s not a picture-on-the-wall, let’s-stare-at-it-for-hours kind of art. Streetcon is a huge step in making art accessible to the community.
Watch art in action: Walk into the NEONROOM where Matt Ryder splatters paint on a wall with mesmerizing patterns, attend the Fumes workshop where you can learn how to handle spray paint cans [Watch out, vandals!] & much more.
When: April 23 – May 2, 4pm to 10pm
How much: Admission free of cost!
Where: Al Ghurair Centre, Deira. [Google Map here]
To see the schedule of workshops and events, take a look at their official website.
Enjoy your weekend and tell us how it went in the comments below!
Featured Image Source: Susan Brooker