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\*This is a **paid** event. RSVP on Meetup is not enough — to confirm your place, please complete your registration through our website. **\*** In a working world that demands adaptability, clear communication and steady nerves, improv offers something practical: a way to train the mind to be more responsive, grounded and open. ##### **STORYTELLING:** Clear, engaging communication is built on structure and attention — not theatrics. Using Johnstone’s story games, you’ll learn how to shape ideas, build narratives with others and express yourself with clarity and authenticity. Ideal for presenters, leaders and anyone who wants their message to land. These sessions draw from *Keith Johnstone’s Impro for Storytellers*, translating foundational improvisation principles into everyday skills you can actually use at work and in life. They’re open to all experience levels. Join one session or attend all three for a deeper progression. Drop in. Try it once. Or commit to the full journey. Either way, you’ll leave with tools that travel with you. [Register here](https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/improv-drop-ins-for-personal-development-storytelling-jan-2026/)

**🎲 Mafia Game Night 🎲** Join us for an exciting night of mystery and deception at Al Barsha - Mashreq metro station **📅 Day:** Tuesday **🕢 Time:** 8:00 PM - 11:30 AM **💵 Price:** AED 50 including 1 drink 🍸 🌸 FREE for ladies joining for the first time 🌸 chat group https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dag3RHFD813830j1ugeJDh INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/winner_dinner0?utm_medium=copy_link

Embrace Dubai's Winter in Our Outdoor Yoga Class Find peace in nature and reconnect with yourself amidst the greenery and blooms of Nad Al Hamar Park 1. This is your time to listen to your body and breathe in the fresh outdoor air. Class Highlights: 🧘‍♀️ Gentle yoga flow surrounded by trees and flowers 🔔 Special 10-minute singing bowl meditation after practice to align your energy with nature 🌿 A nice winter wellness experience **Details:** 📍 **Location:** Nad Al Hamar Park 1 🗓 **Days:** Monday to Thursday ⏰ **Time:** 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM 💵 **Contribution:** Donation-based 📋 **Registration:** **RSVP required** Come as you are — all levels are welcome. Let’s move, breathe, and heal together in the heart of nature. **Spots are limited — please RSVP to join us.** Simply bring your mat and an open heart. 🌸 *Feel free to share with someone who needs a moment of calm this winter.*

We'll play two board games - a word game and an interesting psychology game. The names of the games are a secret! Please note that the entry fee is AED 30.

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**Get ready for an energising evening on Service Design in the Age of AI with some of the region’s most respected design, product, and content leaders.** **Join Henrietta Ward (Content Design Manager @ Jisr) for an opening keynote, followed by a panel discussion with Nora Mokhtar (Digitas Dubai), Hema Mehta (RAK Bank), and Mohnish Bahal (Landmark Group) - leaders who are actively shaping services across finance, platforms, and large-scale ecosystems.** **Real talk. Real examples. No fluff.** **Guests** * **Mohnish Bahal, Associate General Manager (Product, CX & Service Design) @ Landmark Group** * **Henrietta Ward, Content Design Manager @ Jisr** * **Nora Mokhtar, Experience Design Director @ Digitas Dubai** * **Hema Mehta: VP Content Design @ RAK Bank** **What’s on the agenda** * **A fresh take on service design in the age of AI** * **How content, design, and product come together to shape end-to-end services** * **Stories and lessons from building services across finance, platforms, and large organisations** * **A live Q&A with the guests** * **Practical takeaways you can apply to your own work** * **Connect and network with fellow designers, product folks, and tech leaders** **Event Date** **Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026** **Event Schedule** **6:30 PM - Mix, mingle & grab a drink** **7:15 - Keynote** **7:30 PM - Panel discussion** **8:10 PM - Q&A** **8:30 PM - Networking continued** **9:00 PM - End** **Moderator and Host** **Amber J** **Location** **In5 Tech, Multi-Functional Hall** **King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street** **Near Tram Station and Cordoba Residence - Dubai** **Who Should Attend** **This event is tailored for product managers, designers, UX specialists, tech enthusiasts, and anyone keen on understanding the evolving role of AI in product, content, and service design.**

🔮 Step into *Blood on the Clocktower*! 🕰️ A game where trust is dangerous, lies are everywhere, and no one is who they seem. 🌙 Will you outwit your foes or be deceived? 😈 Townsfolk vs. Evil – secrets, betrayal, and chaos await. Are you clever enough to survive? *Join us... if you dare!"* 📍Al Kasaba restaurant Cafe, Internet City 🗺 [Click here for exact location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bZXycTJeGQTWqEN3A) (Just a 2-minute walk from Internet City Metro Station) 🗓 Tuesdays and Fridays 🕢 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM 💰30 AED Cash/Careem 🅿️ free parking available inside the hotel 🍽 **Minimum Order:** Each person spends a minimum of 20 AED on drinks and/or food. See you there! BGPlan admins Osama : +971526321662 whatsaap #boardgames #funtime #gamenight #meetnewpeople

\*This is a **paid** event. RSVP on Meetup is not enough — to confirm your place, please complete your registration through our website. **\*** **Hamlet** **directed by Robert Hasti** Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one . National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining. *★★★★★ ‘Entertaining and compelling’ – Broadway World* [Register Here](https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/national-theatre-live-screening-hamlet-sat-24-jan-2026/)

Location link https://maps.app.goo.gl/VRxURSYYQbUtohQX9 في كافيه ليالي القاهرة كل جمعة الساعة 6 مساءً لو نفسك تدخل عالم التمثيل، أو تطوّر ثقتك بنفسك، أو حتى تتعرف على ناس من ثقافات مختلفة… الورشة دي معمولة علشانك. ورشة التمثيل في ليالي القاهرة هي مزيج فريد بين: - التعرف على ناس من جنسيات وثقافات مختلفة في جو اجتماعي ممتع - العلاج بالفن والتعبير عن النفس بدون أحكام - اكتشاف جوانب جديدة جواك كل مرة - التعلّم العملي للتمثيل والوقوف أمام الكاميرا كصانع محتوى - إزاي تقدّم نفسك في أي إنترفيو بشكل احترافي وجذّاب - إزاي تكون مختلف وتشوف الدنيا من زاوية جديدة - إزاي تعبّر عن مشاعرك بصدق… تبكي، تفرح، تغضب، تحزن من غير ما حد يحكم عليك هتتعلّم كل ده على إيد مدرب ممثلين بخبرة 13 سنة ومخرج أفلام قصيرة وطويلة بخبرة 10 سنين ومخرج معتمد من وزارة الثقافة المصرية. 🎬 كل محاضرة = تجربة كاملة كل محاضرة منفصلة، ولكل واحدة ناتج فني… هتشارك في صناعة فيلم قصير من أول الفكرة لحد التنفيذ. 💰 السعر 50 درهم فقط للمحاضرة + مشروب 📞 للتواصل 0507016543 وهتلاقوا لينك جروب الواتساب الخاص بالورشة… https://chat.whatsapp.com/C27ZhJVENqy5OPqYki049j مستنيكم يوم الجمعة الساعة 6 في ليالي القاهرة – الديرة. At Layali Al Qahira Café Every Friday at 6 PM If you’ve ever wanted to step into the world of acting, boost your confidence, or simply connect with people from different cultures… this workshop is made for you. Our Acting Workshop at Layali Al Qahira offers a unique blend of: - Meeting people from diverse nationalities and backgrounds - Emotional healing through art and self‑expression - Discovering something new about yourself every single session - Learning how to act and perform confidently in front of the camera as a content creator - Presenting yourself professionally in interviews - Seeing the world differently and embracing your own uniqueness - Expressing your emotions freely — cry, laugh, get angry, feel joy or sadness without judgment or restrictions You’ll learn all of this with a professional acting coach with 13 years of experience, and a film director with 10 years of experience in short and feature films, and officially certified by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture. 🎬 Each session is a full experience Every class is independent, and each one ends with a creative outcome… You’ll participate in making a short film from concept to execution. 💰 Price Only 50 AED per session + a drink 📞 Contact 0507016543 You’ll also find the WhatsApp group link for the workshop…https://chat.whatsapp.com/C27ZhJVENqy5OPqYki049j We’re waiting for you this Friday at 6 PM at Layali Al Qahira – Deira.

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Step into the world of spontaneous creativity with Ucubed Improv! Embrace the transformative 'Yes, And...' mindset, unlocking limitless possibilities in-person / online and in your everyday encounters. Join us for an unforgettable improv jam where laughter and connection reign supreme. Let's co-create unscripted moments together! 🎬🎭🎉 This is open for everyone willing to be part of the fun and learning at these Improv jam sessions with the U3 Members. Pass the word around if you know anyone interested to explore this art form ✨ NOTE: Sharaf DG Metro Station was earlier known as Al Fahidi Metro Station which is showing in the Map of the event.

**📣 Friday Padel Night – 7:30 PM** Join us this Friday for a 90-minute padel session! Everything is provided for you: ✔️ Rackets ✔️ Water ✔️ Snacks ✔️ Energy drink **All you need to do is come, no stress, no preparation.** You can also **bring a friend**, **split the cost**, and **share the 90 minutes** together. **Levels & Prices:** 🎾 **Beginners (D)** – AED **80** 🎾 **Intermediate (C)** – AED **90** **📍 Location:** Studio City **🔔 Confirmation & Payment:** To secure your spot, **please confirm and complete your payment by Wednesday.** BOOKING: 055 577 8561

Start your day with power, not just coffee. Join our morning volleyball sessions at Kite Beach — designed for intermediate and advanced players who want to level up fast. Train with the UAE Indoor Champion and winner of all 3 UAE Beach Tour events 2023–2024. Expect professional coaching, high-intensity drills, and a supportive team vibe. Why join? * Skyrocket your game level * Burn calories & boost energy before work * Enjoy fresh air, sea breeze & no city noise Details: * Location: Kite Beach * Time: Monday & Wednesday mornings * Level: Intermediate / Advanced Pricing: * Drop-in: $41 (150 AED) * First trial: $15 * Monthly packages: from $29/session Text us on WhatsApp to join or ask anything: wa.me/971504872

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Joins us as we get together to see possible-future-Oscar-nominee Amanda Seyfried in THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE! This biographical-musical-drama follows Ann Lee, who was the founding leader of the Shakers religious sect in the 18th century. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event; DESCRIPTION: The film follows Ann Lee, the founding leader of the Shakers religious sect in the 18th century. Based on true events, it depicts her establishment of a utopian society and the Shakers' worship through song and dance. The film is directed by Mona Fastvold, who co-wrote the script with Brady Corbet (The Brutalist), and stars Amanda Seyfried, Thomasin McKenzie, Lewis Pullman, Tim Blake Nelson, Christopher Abbott, Stacy Martin, Matthew Beard and David Cale. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zK_nzG36mk BUZZ: Reviews have been solid but Amanda Seyfried’s performance has been universally praised. The film is earning an 89% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which says: “Illuminated by Amanda Seyfried's sterling performance, The Testament of Ann Lee accepts The Shakers' founder on her own terms and reaches its own rhapsodic highs as a result.” According to Next Best Picture, “The Testament of Ann Lee is an undeniably moving and inspirational story….effectively brought into the 21st century through powerful, stirring music.” PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 7:30pm showing and we’ll meet inside the theater lobby between 7:00 and 7:15pm! Advance purchase is advised. Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below. Note: If you purchase your ticket on the Gateway's website, be sure to change the ticket from "70mm" to "evening rate," which will save you $3.00. PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Join us for a Classic Movie Monday event to see one of the best comedy films of all time, ANNIE HALL! This Woody Allen classic stars Diane Keaton and follows a man who reflects on his relationship with an aspiring nightclub singer, which ended abruptly just like his previous marriages. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follows Alvy Singer, a divorced Jewish comedian, reflects on his relationship with ex-lover Annie Hall, an aspiring nightclub singer, which ended abruptly just like his previous marriages. It is written/directed by Woody Allen and stars Diane Keaton (in a role written specifically for her), Woody Allen, Tony Roberts, Carol Kane, Paul Simon, Janet Margolin, Shelley Duvall, Christopher Walken and Colleen Dewhurst. Also keep an eye out for Beverly D’Angelo and Sigourney Weaver in her film debut! TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj4ZoeRMHwU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj4ZoeRMHwU) 2010 CBS Sunday Morning Interview with Diane Keaton on Woody Allen, “Annie Hall,” and marriage: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4CpyJhbXaM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4CpyJhbXaM) CELEBRATING DIANE KEATON: The film is part of the Drexel's “Starring Diane Keaton,” program, which celebrates the life of the legendary actress in January. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: ANNIE HALL was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning four: Best Picture, Best Director. Best Original Screenplay and Best Actress for Diane Keaton. It also won 4 BAFTAs (Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Actress) and a Golden Globes Best for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical for Diane Keaton. It is regarded as the greatest comedy films ever made and ranks 31st on AFI's list of the 100 greatest films in American cinema, 4th on their list of the greatest comedy films and 28th on Bravo's "100 Funniest Movies." Film critic Roger Ebert called it "just about everyone's favorite Woody Allen movie.” PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 7:00pm showing and meet inside the theater lobby between 6:30 and 6:45pm! A full house is expected so early arrival is advised. We'll head into the theater by 6:50pm to get good seats. Be sure to mention you're with the Movie Group for admission and concession discounts. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

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We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Sunday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at noon on Sundays. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 12:00 - quick intros. 12:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 1:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 1-1:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Sunday!

Join us as we get together for something dark, humorous, twisted, violent and thrilling: SEND HELP! Rachael McAdams and Dylan O’Brien star in this film that follows a worker and her boss stranded on an island following a plane crash and their attempts to survive. Here are details, trailer and a plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Two office colleagues find themselves stranded on a deserted island after they are the only survivors of a plane crash. They must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it is an unsettling and darkly humorous battle of wills and wits to make it out alive. The film is directed by Sam Raimi (the Evil Dead franchise, the Toby Maguire Spider-Man trilogy) and stars Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4wiXj9NmEE PLAN: Details for this event have already been confirmed! Please purchase your ticket for the 7:15pm showing and meet in the lobby area between 6:45 and 7:00pm! Possible pre-show bite – we’ll confirm that part as the date gets closer! Tickets just $5.50 and advance purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! For this event, we’ll help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents, wash dishes and clean surfaces at Fath Mission – Grant Kitchen. We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. Our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:15am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1, indicated in the attached map. On-site and street parking are available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: \* LSS Volunteer Guidelines: Uploaded to photos. \* Parking Map Info: Uploaded to photos. \* LSS Faith Mission Orientation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp46_6ay6iA \* Link with Additional Details / Info: https://lss.vomo.org/opportunity/faith-mission-grant-kitchen-2025 IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With very few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. THANK YOU: This CMG Gives Back event provides an opportunity for YOU to get involved in helping others! Benefits go well beyond the help we give to others. Volunteering provides a wide range of personal benefits, including positive effects on mental and physical health, reduced stress/depression/anxiety, increased happiness and improved purpose, life-satisfaction and personal well-being! Plus, the opportunity to get involved, connect with others and help those in need. PARTNER AGENCY: This event is hosted by Lutheran Social Services (LSS), which serves thousands of people in need each day in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety and healing. LSS offers food through the LSS Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through LSS Faith Mission and LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County homeless shelters, domestic violence services through LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan