Watch the 1966 French film The Rise of Louis XIV as part of Alserkal Avenue and Cinema Akil's summer screening series, Here Comes the Sun. Roberto Rossellini directed the story of the young French king who assumed power, branded himself The Sun King and established an absolute monarchy for 72 years. 7pm, free entry, A4 Space, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, www.cinemaakil.com
Get tickets to see Madagascar Live!, the theatrical show based on the blockbuster animated film. Alex, Mary, Melman, Gloria and the penguins escape from the New York Zoo and find themselves on a journey to the madcap world of King Julien. August 28-29, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, from Dh125, Sheikh Rashid Hall, World Trade Centre, Dubai, www.ticketmaster.ae
See the Great Vegas Circus and enjoy illusions, stunts, comedy, acrobats, the Globe of Death, and a high-wire act, plus be entertained by funny clowns. 6.30pm and 9.30pm, from Dh75, next to Arabian Centre, Dubai, 04 284 5555, www.platinumlist.net
Try the new wheat-free dishes at Jones the Grocer, including a roast beet and carrot salad topped with goat cheese (Dh42), a grilled flank steak with charred radicchio (Dh88) and a wheat-free pear, blueberry and pecan tart (Dh18). Available at Jones the Grocer locations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, www.facebook.com/jonesuae
Register the kids for the Kartdrome Camp. Gulf Star Sports offers children ages 7-15 an adrenaline-fuelled summer of go-karting, laser tag, simulators, billiards, videogames, team games and competitions. Runs until September 3, 9am-1pm, Sundays to Thursdays, from Dh995 per week, Dubai Autodrome, 050 429 4860, info@gulfstarsports.com
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