In Abu Dhabi

The Laughter Factory with Simon Bligh, Tony Woods and Keith Farnan at Heroes, Crowne Plaza. Details on 02-6210000

Opening of In Search of Light, an exhibition by Lebanese artist Hrair at the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage at 7.30pm. Entry by invitation only, exhibition continues until June 21.

Summer workshops in art organised by the Open Studio of Abu Dhabi Culture & Heritage. Call 02-6195357 for details.

Desert Rose 2008: Revealing it all, a student exhibition displaying the works of media graduates from the Abu Dhabi Women’s College at Ghaf Art Gallery until tomorrow. More details at www.desertrose2008.com

In Dubai

Raw Metal, Australia’s hottest male dance sensations combining hip-hop, funk tap and acrobatics take centre stage at Mall of the Emirates Live. Performances at 5pm, 6.15pm and 7.40pm until June 15.

Iran Today, a collection of paintings that offers a fresh and retrospective look at the plight of women in Iranian culture by Elham Moaidnia on until July 15 at the Showcase Gallery, Jumeirah.

Summer Salon showcasing art by amateur and professional artists at Gallery 76, Jumeirah until August 23.

Arts Showcase 2008 featuring works in watercolours, oils, acrylics, pastels, collage, pottery, clay, sculpture etc at Ductac, Mall of the Emirates until June 14. 9am to 10pm Saturday to Thursday and 2pm to 10pm on Fridays.

Park Hyatt Football Frenzy, the UEFA European Cup 2008 showing on three large plasma screens, along with Austrian and Swiss cuisine at the Waterfront, The Terrace, Park Hyatt. Call 04 6021234 for more details.

Football Frenzy II of the UEFA Euro 2008 Cup at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. Games to be shown live on 24 large screens. Call 04 3755625 for more details.