Enrico Macias performs in Paris in January. Getty Images
Enrico Macias performs in Paris in January. Getty Images

5 things to do: make plans to see Enrico Macias or attend the Liwan Bazar for Fashion and Accessories



Make plans to see Enrico Macias. The French-Algerian singer, who mixes oriental, maalouf melodies with French chansons, will perform songs that tell his life story, including Adieu Mon Pays and Paris, tu ma's pris dans tes bras. Tomorrow, from 7pm, from Dh250, Festival Arena by InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Dubai, www.platinumlist.net

Attend the Liwan Bazar for Fashion and Accessories and find accessories and apparel, including abayas, dresses, jewellery, perfumes and vintage clothing. Donate toys and books to the Donate2Read charity initiative with Takatof to benefit Operation Smile and Syrian refugee children. Open 4pm to 10pm, lobby, Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, 02 657 0227, www.facebook.com/KhalidiyaPalaceRayhaanbyRotana

Take part in the Get Driver Fit workout session at Yas Mall, and enjoy a free workout as part of the community initiative to encourage people of all fitness levels to live an active and healthy lifestyle. Arrive one hour in advance to register as the event is first come, first served. Saturday, 10am to 11pm, Yas Mall, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.yasmall.ae

Register to attend the public talk Make It Pop: The Influence of Visual and Popular Culture in Graphic Design. The talk analyses iconic street art, movie posters, signage and advertising, exploring how they influence a shift in more graphic style of visual communication commercially and artistically. Wednesday, 6.30pm to 8pm, free, Warehouse421, Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi, www.warehouse421.ae

Plan to attend the Merchants & Makers Market, a pop-up event at The Collective by Ripe, a hub for artists, designers and trend-setters. Explore, shop and eat among the local companies offering home decor, health, beauty, gifts, music and workshops. Tomorrow, 9am to 5pm, The Collective, inside The Courtyard, Al Quoz, Dubai, www.thecollectivebyripe.comlistings@thenational.ae