see the exhibition Pappa. The photographer Katarina Premfors presents images documenting her father’s final months, celebrating the struggles and victories occurring for both each day. From 10am to 7pm, Gulf Photo Plus, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 380 8545, www.gulfphotoplus.com
check out the exhibition Earth Transformed, in which the Irish artist Michael Rice presents ceramic works concerned with form, texture, surface and presence, including Juddered Red Terra Sigillata Form (pictured). From noon to 8pm, Rotunda Gallery, Building A, School of Architecture, Art and Design, American University in Dubai, www.mceramics.com
learn how to identify difficult people, understand how they cause conflict and get practical tips on how to manage them in our lives. From 9.30am to 11am, Dh50, The LightHouse Arabia Clinic, Villa 2, Jumeirah Road, Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai, register at intern@lighthousearabia.com
enjoy French cinema at Cine 13. Les Gamins, a comedy starring Alain Chabat and Max Boublil in which a young musician finds friendship with his fiancée's father, has English and Arabic subtitles. At 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm, 8.30pm, 10.30pm and 12.30am, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai, www.grandcinemas.com
get your tickets to Maestro: Valentine Edition, which is described as "improv meets Survivor". Laugh as 12 virtuoso actors converge for a night of scenes, songs and games. Guests eliminate performers until choosing a winner, crowned the Maestro. February 13 and 14, 8pm, from Dh50, Courtyard Playhouse, Al Quoz, Dubai, reserve your seats at www.courtyardplayhouse.com
* Compiled by Ellen Fortini
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