10 things to do today: buy tickets for Olly Murs, attend Emirati memory exhibition and more

Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for February 7, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun.

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Abu Dhabi

Concert

Tickets are available from noon today to see Olly Murs perform at du Forum. The British singer comes to Abu Dhabi for the first time as part of his Spring Tour. Hits include You Don't Know Love, Troublemaker, Heart Skips a Beat, Army of Two and Grow Up.

April 28, from Dh250, du Forum, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.ticketmaster.ae

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Abu Dhabi

Art exhibition

In the latest iteration of the ongoing Emirati memory project, Lest We Forget, Warehouse 421 presents Emirati Adornment: Tangible & Intangible. The interactive exhibition explores Emirati identity as conveyed through modes of adornment, both tangible – garments, jewellery, weapons and more – as well as invisible aspects, including the knowledge and skills to apply henna, kohl and fragrance, as well as grooming and hairstyles. Visitors are invited to contribute memories, objects and reflections of Emirati adornment.

Daily until August 27, 10am to 8pm Tuesdays to Sundays (closed on Mondays), Warehouse421, Mina Zayed,

Abu Dhabi, www.warehouse421.ae

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Sharjah

Art workshop

Register to take part in a collagraph workshop at Maraya Art Centre. This introduction to the printmaking process focuses on the technique of assembling a collage of textured materials, shapes, modelling paste and textured gesso on a rigid surface, and uses relief inking methods to create printed artworks.

Saturday, 5pm to 6.30pm, Dh30, Maraya Art Centre, Sharjah, register at 06 556 6555, rsvp@maraya.ae

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Nationwide

New movie

In Jackie, Natalie Portman stars as Jacqueline Kennedy, the former First Lady of the United States, in the time following the assassination of her husband John F Kennedy in 1963. Based on her interview with Theodore H White for Life magazine, the movie has been nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Portman. The drama also stars Peter Sarsgaad, Greta Gerwig, Billy Crudup, John Hurt, Caspar Phillipson and John Carroll Lynch.

Screening at cinemas across the UAE. (15+)

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Dubai

Craft market

Visit the Marina Souq and shop for trendy and exclusive items from 30 designers, including fashion, accessories, home decor and delicacies. Plus, pop-up restaurants will serve healthy salads and coffee.

Today, 9am to 7pm, fishing harbour, Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai, 050 585 7543, www.facebook.com/marinasouq

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Dubai

Art workshop

Register to take part in the watercolour brush lettering workshop led by artist Hosanna Lee. Explore basic letter forms of brush lettering with drills using watercolours. Then participants will blend the colours to create gradients and colour combinations. Plus, learn to use masking fluid and try embossing.

February 18, 9.30am to noon, Dh235, Papa Roti, Sunset Mall, Jumeirah, Dubai, www.neonstructure.com

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Dubai

Photo workshop

Register to take part in any of the seminars, technical and inspirational talks and creative panels led by some of the world’s top photographers at Sony PhotoFriday, as part of GPP Photo Week. The sessions each run for 90 minutes and focus on a range of topics – from travel and food photography to photo storytelling.

Friday, 9am to 5.30pm, Dh55 per session, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 380 8545, book online at www.gulfphotoplus.com/gpp/2017

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Dubai

Comedy show

Get tickets now to see Russell Howard perform live in Dubai. The British stand-up comedian, and host of TV show, Russell Howard's Good News, brings his Round the World tour to Dubai College Auditorium.

April 20 to 22, doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm on April 20 and 21; doors open at 6pm, show starts at 8pm on April 22, from Dh295, Dubai College Auditorium, www.800tickets.com

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Dubai

Art exhibition

In Receiving and Collecting, Mohammed Kazem presents works in which he captures the un-capturable, including sunlight, shadows and experiences. Pictured: An untitled image by Mohammed Kazem

Daily until February 23, 10am to 7pm, Saturdays to Thursdays (closed on Fridays), Gallery Isabelle van den Eynde, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 323 5052, www.ivde.net

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Dubai

Art exhibition

See the exhibition Miniatures. Safwan Dahoul presents a new body of work featuring images that are the size of one’s hand and demand close examination, as though the viewer is peering into a secret world. Pictured: Dream139

Daily until March 4, 10am to 6pm, Sundays to Thursdays; noon to 6pm on Saturdays (closed on Fridays), Ayyam Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 323 6242, www.ayyamgallery.com