In Abu Dhabi
Anokhee Exhibition and sale of ethnic Indian wear at Novotel until tomorrow. Call 050 6451626 for details.
In Dubai
Scorpions Live in concert performing their Humanity World Tour at Dubai Festival City. Doors open at 6.30pm, show commences at 9pm. Tickets Dh250, Dh350, Dh500, Dh700 and Dh900.
The Sounds of Music for the very first time in the Middle East at Madinat Jumeirah Theatre. Tickets Dh1,500, Dh1,275 and Dh1,050 for all included multi cuisine buffet dinner and beverages.
Ekkedoors and Jpretro, an exhibition of photographs and paintings at Gallery 76, Dubai International Art Centre. Exhibition continues until June 21.
Carnatic Musical Extragavanza by Madurai Shri R.Sundar and troupe along with Kalaimamani Nagai Muralidharan, Neyveli Narayanan and Purshottam at Indian Consulate Auditorium. Free admission, concert starts at 7.30pm.
French Business Council celebrates its 21st Anniversay at Raffles Hotel. Entry by invitation only.
Beach Party hosted by Dubai Ladies Club at their beach front premises from 5pm onwards. Entry Dh200 for adults and Dh100 for children.
Pakistani artist Jimmy Engineer will be exhibiting a selection of old and new artwork at Avari Hotel until May 24.
In Sharjah
Opening of Art Scroll View, to create the biggest painting live by artist Shahin Norouzi, with a performance by Dubai Drums at Al Qasba from 7pm until midnight.
In Abu Dhabi
Cancer awareness programme and Magazine launch by Indian actress Meena hosted by Give Hands a voluntary organisation to create cancer awareness among women at National Theatre from 5pm onwards.
In Dubai
A Rainbow of Special Colours, an exhibition and sale of paintings by special needs children at Sheraton Deira Hotel from 4pm to 7pm. Details at www.snfgroup.com
Alumni Meet for all ex-students of Jawaharlal Nehru University at Starbucks Café, Burjuman at 7.30pm.
Arts Showcase 2008 featuring works in watercolors, oils, acrylics, pastels, collage, pottery, clay, sculpture etc at Ductac, Mall of the Emirates until June 14. Timings 9am to 10pm Saturday to Thursday and 2pm to 10pm on Fridays.
Aga Boom, interactive mayhem combining the best traditions of circus, comedy and clown theatre at Mall of the Emirates Live! until May26. Shows at 3pm, 5pm and 6.15pm.
Irish Rose of Dubai, an annual event held by the Irish community to select a girl to participate in the Rose of Tralee in Ireland at the Westin Hotel.
Emirates Toastmasters Meet, a forum to enhance public speaking skills at their club in Emarat Atrium Bldg, Shaikh Zayed road from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
Dubai Can Dance where stars from the BBC programme Strictly Come Dancing will be performing a special ballroom routine live at Crowne Plaza. Call 04 2995774 for more details.
