Push away the Wednesday blues by getting excited for the upcoming weekend! With a huge variety of events and activities happening in Dubai, here are just some of the great things you can do for the weekend, from laughing at some stand-up comedy to watching plays.
October Laughter Tour
When 14 and 15 October
Where Movenpick JBR
Laugh the busy week away with The Laughter Factory's October tour. The 'I Think My Algorithms Hate Me!' tour will have Jean Paul, John Hastings and Luca Cuplani perform their hilarious acts with the shows starting at 8.30pm.
www.thelaughterfactory.com
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High Score Con Volume 2
When 14, 15 and 16 October
Where Times Square Centre
Enjoy a fun event this weekend featuring cosplay, tournaments, gaming activations, panels and more. While at the event, Speedy Comics Vault Museum is putting on a display of rare and exclusive comics signed by the likes of Carrie Fisher, Stan Lee, David Prowse and Chris Evans.
www.timessquarecenter.ae
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Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain
When 14, 15 and 16 October
Where Theatre by QE2
Go back in time for a British history lesson done with the help of wit as well as song. Delight in an educational as well as a funny show with lessons on Henry VIII and the battle of Boudicca. The show is open to all with kids under three entering for free.
www.dubai.platinumlist.net
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Savage in Limbo Play
When 14, 15 and 16 October
Where The Junction
Based on the theatrical production of John Patrick, Savage In Limbo will focus on a group of friends that meet up and end up discussing the various outcomes their lives could have had and how to get there. The play is directed by John Shenton and will feature performances by Mona Almohamady, Lydia Medeiros, Kate Doran, Mario Silva and Ahmed Syed.
www.ae.bookmyshow.com
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Social Knockout 2
When 15 October
Where Coca Cola Arena
Social Knockout 2 will feature a lineup of athletes battling it out for the title. Going head to head is Sarleena, a Saudi Arabian TV presenter and Jumana Khan, a TikTok star. Moneykicks, an Emirati influencer, Adam Saleh, a YouTuber and Ajmal Khan, an Indian social media star will also make an appearance. Performing live will be DaBaby, an American rapper and Giggs, a British rapper.
www.coca-cola-arena.com
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French Language Comedy
When 15 October
Where Emirates Theatre
The French Language Comedy is back again and will have the audience in fits of laughs with stand up performances by the Jamel Comedy Club. Performing their sets are Younes Depardieu, Ayoub Marceau and Farid Chamakh and are sure to leave you laughing through the show.
www.dubai.platinumlist.net
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Da Baby Live
When 15 October
Where Float Dubai
Float Dubai, the largest docked night life venue in the world, will host a show performed by American rapper DaBaby. The rapper will perform a set of his popular songs featuring Rockstar, Suge and more.
054-7111171
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