AGENDA

THE AGENDA

Our pick of the top culture-related events this month around the UAE

ABU DHABI

Words: Aarti Saundalkar

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Disconnect & Reconnect

At a time of ‘re-normalisation’ after more than two years of pandemic living, seven UAE-based artists respond to the post-pandemic zeitgeist: memories of an invisible virus that forced us to disconnect, coupled with a quest for a rebalancing connection between ourselves and the external world. This exhibition is split between two galleries.

Until June 17

a Etihad Modern Art Gallery and Manarat Al Saadiyat, free, @disconnect.reconnect

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Whitney – The Ultimate Tribute To A Legend

Celebrate the life and work of American singer Whitney Houston performed by Maria Lynette. Expect a set list of award-winning hits from I Wanna Dance With Somebody to I’m Every Woman, I Will Always Love You, and Saving All My Love. You can also see the same show in Dubai on June 25 at the Theatre by QE2.

June 24

a Theatre by Erth, Khor Al Maqta, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Road, Dhs99 Tel: (0)2 441 5900. @theatrebyerth

DUBAI

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Jeremy Isaac

American music talent Jeremy Isaac has taken up residency at Palazzo Versace’s impressive Q’s Bar and Lounge. Jeremy’s music talent blurs the lines between neo-soul, Latin percussion grooves, and modern R&B.

Throughout June

a Palazzo Versace Hotel, Wed to Sun 7pm to 1am, Dhs250 min spend. Tel: (04) 556 8888. palazzoversace.ae

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The Swimming Pool

A new group exhibition at Carbon 12 called The Swimming Pool brings together the works of international artists exploring a pool as a theme of exuberance, rest, and awakening. Whether intentionally or coincidentally, the depiction of a pool has long stood as a symbol of luxury and leisure, and a mark of indulgence, and can be viewed as such throughout this special show.

Throughout June

a Carbon 12, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai. @carbon12gallery

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Henry V

National Theatre Live brings the best of British theatre to screens across the world and this month you can watch a William Shakespeare classic, Henry V. Although new to the throne, Henry V launches England into a bloody war with France but faces resistance. Can the new inexperienced ruler prove to his people that he is fit to guide a country into war?

June 24 and 25

a Courtyard Playhouse, Dhs100 temporary membership, 8pm. Tel: (0)50 986 1760. courtyardplayhouse.com

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My Treasured Garden

Contemporary Korean art is on display at Opera Gallery this month with the first solo show of South Korean artist Cho Sung-Hee. My Treasured Garden is an evocation of her most cherished memory, her family garden. The exhibition takes visitors on a meditative journey, in which she brings to life what permeated her childhood, the notion of pure, spiritual beauty found in nature.

Until June 18

a Opera Gallery, Gate Village Building 3, DIFC, operagallery.com