Dubai
Lyfe Less Ordinary
Base Dubai reopens with masterful designs of graffiti artist Demsky. Opening party to launch Lyfe, a night combining the four elements, kicking off with fire show Fahrenheit. Music by DJ Magnum. At Base Dubai, Dubai Design District. Performances from 11.30pm. Call 055-3134999
Never Mind The Opera
Four rock legends: Hugh Cornwell Band, Glen Matlock, Chris Musto and Chris Spedding, come together for a night filled with music and unembellished life stories, at Dubai Opera, 8pm. Tickets from Dh150. + dubaiopera.com
Season Opening Weekend
White Dubai will be taken over by British rapper Tinie Tempah’s brand #disturbingdubai. Every Thursday, and will be the first of two weekly ladies’ nights at the club, where women can enjoy an open bar until midnight. At Meydan Racecourse, from 11pm. Call 050-4430933
Queens-land ladies Night
Australian fun themed ladies night with free beverages for ladies. Gentlemen packages start from Dh169. 20 per cent off on all beverages from 10pm to 12pm. At Yalumba, Le Meridien Dubai.
+ lemeridien-dubai.com
The Amazing World of Gumball
Live shows with Cartoon Network’s Gumball Watterson and Detective Dickie Gumshoe heading to Elmore Junior High to take over Miss Simian’s classroom to solve the stolen test papers mystery. Shows at 5pm, 7.30pm and 9pm, until Saturday. Children can also participate in creative workshops and interact with the characters after each show, with photo opportunities and meet and greet sessions. At Dragon Mart 2.
Summer of Laughter
Last chance to catch the stand-up comedians for the season: Laura Lexx, Tom Wrigglesworth and Rob Deering will be performing at On42, Media One Hotel at 7.30pm and Grand Millennium Barsha Heights at 9pm. Tomorrow, at Jumeirah Golf Estate at 7pm and The Clubhouse Jebel Ali at 9pm. Tickets Dh150, includes VAT.
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Opening of Together We Can
Art exhibition organised by Funun Arts to raise funds for Kerala. Artists residing in UAE are coming together for this special exhibit. A part of the proceeds would be donated towards the relief of those affected by the floods in Kerala, India. At Ghinwa Restaurant, Flora Al Barsha Hotel Dubai, opening from 7-10pm today, exhibit until Saturday.
Call 057-3917547