Rob Kingsley as Elvis. Courtesy DW Promotions
Rob Kingsley as Elvis. Courtesy DW Promotions
Rob Kingsley as Elvis. Courtesy DW Promotions
Rob Kingsley as Elvis. Courtesy DW Promotions

5 things to do today: See a vision of Elvis or attend Cafe Scientifique


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See A Vision of Elvis, featuring the award-winning performer Rob Kingsley, who is said to have the look, sound and charisma of Elvis Presley, in a show that celebrates the music of The King of Rock 'n' Roll. Starting at 8.30pm, from Dh175, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, www.platinumlist.net

Enjoy The Legend, a tribute to Bob Marley in celebration of his 70th birthday and hear timeless classics including Is This Love, Three Little Birds, Redemption Song, I Shot the Sheriff and No Woman, No Cry. Doors open at 6.30pm, show starts at 8pm, from Dh100, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, 02 499 8107, www.sbgolfclub.ae

Try local cuisine from food trucks and restaurants at the Emirati Kitchen as part of the Abu Dhabi Food Festival, plus watch demonstrations and a cookery session with chef Wafaei Al Zaham at 5.30pm. From 4pm to 10pm, Dh10 for adults, free for children under the age of 12, East Plaza, Corniche, Abu Dhabi, www.abudhabievents.ae

Get tickets to the Alliance Française Abu Dhabi's first Music Rendez-vous in its outdoor area and enjoy jazz and bossa nova standards with Quiet Nights quartet. On February 7, 6pm to 8pm, from Dh50 for Alliance Française members, Dh60 for non-members, off 32nd Street, near the Irish Embassy, Abu Dhabi, www.afabudhabi.org

Plan to attend Cafe Scientifique. With the planet Jupiter in opposition, the conversation goes outdoors with guest astronomers and astro-photographers. Attendees can look through telescopes and enjoy a guided tour of the night sky and constellations. On February 6, 6.30pm to 9pm, free with registration at www.centraltickets.com, opposite Jebel Ali Equestrian Club and Racecourse, Dubai, www.cafescidubai.com

Compiled by Ellen Fortini