Must See Must Do

The curtains will go up on three comedy events in the next few days. Here’s preparing you for a laugh riot.

Take heart

Paritossh Painter’s hilarious Hindi comedy Oye Ki Giri Hai is about a young girl’s desperate search for a soul mate.

• WHERE: Shaikh Rashid Auditorium, Indian High School, Dubai
• WHEN: August 7, 9pm
• TICKETS: Dh250, Dh125, Dh75
• contact: 04-337 3724 or 050-846 5959

Begum Jaan

Directed and enacted by Nadira Babbar, Begum Jaan tugs at the heartstrings with its witty dialogue. Written by Javed Siddiqui, the play revolves around a classical singer from yesteryear.

• WHERE: Centrepoint Theatre DUCTAC, Mall of the Emirates
• WHEN: Saturday, August 2, 7.30pm
• TICKETS: Dh75, Dh125 and Dh200 available at DUCTAC (04-341 4777) and Sind Punjab, Karama (04-337 5535)

Laughter factory

Stand-up comedians Trevor Cook, Pierre Hollins and John Moloney will bring the house down with back to back performances at Crowne Plaza Hotel on August 6, Courtyard by Marriott on August 7, Aviation Club on August 8 and Player’s Lounge at Country Club Hotel on August 9.

• WHERE: Zinc, Crowne Plaza Hotel
• WHEN: August 6, from 9pm
• TICKETS: Dh100

On a roll: Fajita fun

Make your own fajita roll and you could win an attractive prize. The unique offer comes from food chain Chili’s and is part of a celebration marking the opening of their 50th outlet in the region.

• WHERE: Chili’s restaurants
• WHEN: Until August 26

Punjabi fare: Food fest

An extensive range of dishes from the Indian state of Punjab awaits foodies at the ongoing Punjabi Tadka Food Festival. Celebrity chefs Ashfaque and Irfan Qureshi have been brought from India to plan an elaborate menu for the feast.

• WHERE: Qureshi’s Kebab & Kurry Restaurant, Country Club Hotel
• WHEN: Until August 2

Gig: Electrock

Prestige Clubbing’s event, Electrock, promises an evening of foot-tapping music with Tom Gandey alias Caged Baby, best known for his 2006 album Will See You Now.

• WHERE: The Apartment Lounge & Club. Contact: 050-7484 883
• WHEN: August 7, from 9pm
• TICKETS: Dh85

Exhibition: Arts Oasis

The works of 30 multinational artists are on display at Arts Oasis, a Signature DSS event. The exhibits include paintings, sculptures and installations, and gives visitors the opportunity to interact with the artists.

• WHERE: Eye of Horus, Wafi City
• WHEN: Until August 6