WE CHOOSE SEVEN. DO YOU HAVE AN EIGHTH?
Classic cars, art exhibitions, yummy food and live music - here’s looking forward to another great week
SUNDAY 21 Sunday Reading
There’s no better way to start the week than with a good book. We are big fans of Japanese author Haruki Murakami and have been waiting for this short story collection for sometime! This is the first major new work of fiction from the internationally acclaimed author and it’s definitely well worth the wait. Across seven tales, Murakami brings his powers of observation to bear on the lives of men who, in their own ways, find themselves alone. www.uae.kinokuniya.com
MONDAY 22 Be Alternative
We are so excited about this. The alternative music scene is really coming into its own in Dubai with experimental musicians mixing different genres of music and instruments together! So check out Hang drum player Khaldun Al-Baz and harpist Lidia Stankulova from Soundsoul when they open for the Noon, the main act with Ratish Chadha on drums, Usef Nader on oud and electronics, Charbel Naim on guitar and Anthony Mina on bass at The Fridge. www.thefridgedubai.com
TUESDAY 23 Classic Cars
If you’re a classic car fan then you need to head to the Tomini Night Tour. Tomini Classics specialises in post-war sports cars, with over 100 models in stock. Wow! You can walk among some of the finest vehicles in the gulf in the purpose-built showroom, and see the innovative and beautiful designs of some of the world’s most classic cars from Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and more. There will also be an impromptu show outside the showroom, as well. www.tominiclassics.com
WEDNESDAY24 Vulnerable Art
Make sure you check out Abdalla Al Omari’s solo exhibition at Ayyam Gallery. The Syrian-born artist is driven by the emotions created from the massive displacement in Syria. His work is bold and opens the viewer to new perspectives and a differnt way to look at the world’s current politcal climate and figures. The exhibition features powerful, fictional portraits and scenes combining world leaders in positions of refugees and civilians. www.ayyamgallery.com
THURSDAY 25 Women in Art
Make sure you check out this vital exhibition Modernist Women of Egypt. The group exhibit being held at Green Art Gallery in Alserkal Avenue includes pieces by female artists namely Inji Efflatoun, Vassila Farid, Tahia Halim, Zeinab Abdel Hamid, Effat Naghi, Marguerite Nakhla, Gazbia Sirry, and Margo Veillon. Most of the works are dated from 1950-1970 and depict the evolution of styles which have shaped the Egyptian identity of today. www.gagallery.com
FRIDAY26 Dubai Desert Road Run
You can either join the run or be there to cheer on your friends. We’ll choose the second option lol. No, but seriously, if you missed the Dubai Desert Road Run in April, this is your second chance to participate in May. It’s fun and will keep you fit! www.dubairunning.com
SATURDAY27 Ripe Market
The city’s favourite food and craft market will continue every Saturday throughout summer but will be indoors! Head over to Time Square Centre where you’ll be able to find delicious, organic produce and superfoods all wilt-free. And much, much more! www.ripeme.com