CONNECTOR.AE 12 CONNECTOR.AE 13 Out And About Out And About Coming back for its 15th edition, this year is set to be even bigger and better and will feature a fantastic roster of author panels, workshops, meet and greets and more. Running from1 to 6 February, this year’s edition will shine a light on the amazing local as well as international authors, including the popular children’s author David Walliams, journalist Barkha Dutt, romance novelist Cecelia Ahern, ‘The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency’ series writer Alexander McCall Smith, mind coach Vex King and more. The six-day festival will be held at Intercontinental Hotel Dubai Festival City and Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, and will also see amazing panel discussions, including ‘Introducing The Greatest Self-Help Book - It’s The One Written By You’ by Vex King and Kaushal, ‘Warrior Queens, Rebels & Courtesans - How Women Shaped The World’ by Kate Mosse and Manu S. Pillai and a lot more. Some amazing local authors will also feature at this year’s edition, including Dr Raja Al Gurg, Dr Sulaiman Al Kaabi, Omar Al Busaidy, Maitha Al Khayat and more. Have you alwayswanted to ask your favourite author some burning questions about their books? This is your chance, as one of the highlights of the literature festival is the meet and greet sessions, where fans can get their books signed and converse with their favourite author. While also shining a light on talented and reputed authors and their work, the festival also makes way for future stars and will have budding writers awarded with prizes for adult fiction and children’s fiction categories. Prices for a day pass start at Dhs 249, with a weekend pass priced at Dhs 499. For more information, visit the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature website. Explore Your Creativity At The Emirates Litfest! It is time to let your inner bookworm have the time of its life at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. Kevin Hart: Reality Check Shrek The Musical Sikka Art and Design Festival 22 February 22 to 26 February 24 February to 5 March The funnyman Kevin Hart is coming to Abu Dhabi at Etihad Arena to perform an amazing comedy set, as part of his tour ‘Reality Check’. Having started performing at amateur nights at various comedy clubs, he is now an Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian. Prices start at Dhs 549. www.etihadarena.ae Get ready to watch one of the most iconic Dreamworks films come to life this month. Held at Dubai Opera, watch the enchanting tale of Shrek, an ogre that saves Princess Fiona but is surprised as she expected a handsome prince to come to her rescue. Ticket prices for the musical start at Dhs 275. www.dubaiopera.com Running for ten days, Sikka Art and Design Festival returns for its 11th edition. Located in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, the amazing art and design festival will celebrate the talents of many local and international artists. From hosting exhibitions, installations, poetry nights and movie nights, there is something for everyone to explore their creativity. Entry is free to all. www.sikkartandesign.com 15 16 17
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