See the exhibition Underwater by the French-Moroccan artist Wafa El Hilali. In her first solo show, she combines abstract paintings and poetry. Hilali draws inspiration from her travels to create her primarily acrylic artworks. Opens today at 6.30pm, Gallery 76, Dubai International Arts Centre, Street 75B, Jumeirah 1, behind Town Centre, Dubai, 04 344 4398, www.artdubai.com
Watch Tom Hanks in the multi-Oscar-winning film Forrest Gump as part of Iris Yas Island's movie night. Hear memorable lines such as: "Stupid is as stupid does" and "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get", in the heartwarming 1994 film about a man with a low IQ who gets caught up in key moments of American history from the 1950s to the 1980s. At 7.30pm, Iris Yas Island, Yas Marina, Building 1, Abu Dhabi, to RSVP call 055 160 5636
Hear the economist Christian de Perthuis speak about his research, which focuses on the economics of climate change and ecological transition in the talk (in French) titled The Economic Challenges of COP21. At 8pm, free, Alliance Française Dubai, Oud Metha, Street 18, Dubai, 04 335 8712, www.afdubai.org
Sit on media trainer Lea Sellers's workshop titled Speaking Women. This session is tailored to help women unlock their potential when giving presentations. There is another session titled The Imposter Syndrome, aimed at people who undervalue their accomplishments. From 9am to 1pm, Dh300; The Imposter Syndrome, 6pm to 8pm, Dh150, Dubai International Writers' Centre, Al Shindagha Neighbourhood, Dubai, register at www.diwc.ae/en/events-calendar
Show off your talent at Open Mic Tuesdays at Original Wings & Rings. The top three prizes are a trip to Sri Lanka, an iPhone6 and a Dh1,000 dine-in voucher. 7.30pm, Original Wings & Rings, Liberty House, DIFC, Dubai, 04 359 6900, www.originalwingsandrings.ae
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