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Art attack: Quoz Arts Fest

Spend the weekend at one of Dubai' s top festivals.

identity is excited about the 2019 edition of t Quoz Arts Fest, the  annual celebration of arts  and culture in the Al Quoz neighbourhood of Dubai.

For this seventh edition, under the theme  ‘CTRL+ALT+ACTION’,  the most diverse yet, it asks ‘How will we embrace the small changes that  contribute to a larger impact on economic,  environmental, and social sustainability?’

‘CTRL+ALT+ACTION’ explores the various  facets of sustainability, how they affect our  lives, and how we can take action to make a change through a range of workshops, talks,  performances, films, tours, and much more.  The two-day event is free and open to the  whole family, including children, and furry  friends. There ware activities for everyone – art  collectors, music lovers, film buffs, and foodies.

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Asia Contemporary Art Week

FIELD MEETING | Take 6:

Thinking Collections

This two-day art forum replicates the intimate experience of a studio visit on a communal scale. Hundreds of artists, curators, and creative thinkers from MENASA and beyond present performances, talks, and pop-up exhibitions.

Interactive Exhibition: Putting for Pleasure and Politics

Score a birdie at this artist-designed mini golf course,where nine artists explore contemporary social issues, including borders, wealth disparity, global warming, and racial and gender injustice, through the inherent absurdity of mini golf. Lane 5 | Alserkal Avenue

Scoot Around

Grab an E-Scooter from Sharing Mobility Service, stationed at The Yard, and explore Alserkal Avenue and the Al Quoz neighbourhood safely and sustainably. Helmets, disposable charlottes, and PLV are all available. The Yard | Alserkal Avenue

Reel Palestine

Catch independent Reel Palestine in collaboration with Cinema Akil Palestinian films (and a Palestine heritage, food, and craft market), including the Reel Palestine closing screening of director Bassam Jarbawi’s Screwdriver (Mafak) Cinema Akil & The Yard

Emirates Bio Farm

Emirates Bio Farm, the largest private organic farm in the UAE, takes over a warehouse to bring the farm to Alserkal Avenue with locally grown, organic produce at the heart of the experience.

Warehouse 82

The Neighbourhood

Wander over to The Courtyard for improv workshops, dance classes, and art exhibitions. Street 4B, Street 6A, Al Quoz 1

Live Music

Spot the musicians in the lanes. Porca Pizza, Leoné, Murphy, Amjad Shakir, Rony Sarkis, Scott Attew, and Jerome Deligero will be playing live music throughout theweekend. Catch DJ’s spinning around the Good Vibes Market too.

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