Red funk
DJ Red Label returns to funk up the shiny emirate on Thursday, July 13, alongside some of the city’s own talent at Chaos, Metropolitan Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road. Entry’s only Dh30, so expect a massive crowd.
Jammy stuff
THE Jam Jar offers two three-week workshops for children up to the age of 12 to create art in a variety of media. Explore a wide range of mediums while learning the basic principles of art.
Children will discover a path to individual expression, fostering their curious spirit and exploring their imaginations through painting, drawing and sculpture.
Visiting artist Avani Patel, a qualified art teacher from New York, will teach children basic techniques of acrylic painting and pencil drawing with emphasis on perspective, composition, colour theory. Materials supplied, cost Dh525. Call +971-4-3348706 to reserve your space.
Art from India
BAGASH Art Gallery displays the works of young Indian artists all summer long. Expect artistic attempts to explore the country’s contemporary culture and society. Call +971-4-3515311.
Fluid spins iBO
THE world is insane! Traditional musical boundaries between nations are bending. The sounds of native drums can be heard merging with house music and uniting with jazz creating new forms, disintegrating the mass-marketed model of pop culture. This is the world of Afro-Mystik, Om Records’ electrifying live experience, set for iBO, on Thursday, July 20. Fluid Motion — aka Chris Smith — is the guiding light behind the ever-expanding Om Records empire. Call +971-4-3988890.