5 things to do today: See the exhibition Cy Twombly and Line Calligraphic and sign up for an Ikebana workshop

Our daily round up of things to do. See the exhibition Cy Twombly and Line Calligraphic, sign up for an Ikebana workshop, register to take part in the Geometric Design and Calligraphy on Gold Leaf workshop, attend a meeting of the Emirates Natural History Group, and hear an exclusive live performance by classical pianist Ran Jia.

A work on paper by Farshid Maleki from the exhibition Cy Twombly and the Line Calligraphic. Courtesy Total Arts

See the exhibition Cy Twombly and the Line Calligraphic. The late American artist was known for his use of calligraphy-like forms and graffiti-style paintings. The figurative and abstract works and sculptures in this exhibition are by Twombly and 12 select artists – including Farshid Maleki (image, pictured) – whose practices resonate with him. Open from 10am to 6pm, Total Arts at The Courtyard, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 347 5050, www.courtyard-uae.com

Sign up for an Ikebana workshop and learn the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. The course is led by Harue Oki, a certified associate second master, and follows the official curriculum of the Obara School of Ikebana. November 25, 12.30pm to 6pm, Dh320 for the one-off workshop; or a 9-unit course, Dh2,800, The Space, twofour54, Park Rotana building, Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi, register at [e-mail]

Register to take part in the Geometric Design and Calligraphy on Gold Leaf workshop. You will learn how to develop intricate calligraphy designs in a single stroke using a bamboo pen on gold leaf, as well as techniques for using gold leaf in artworks. Sunday, 5.30pm, Dh30, Maraya Art Centre, Sharjah, 06 556 6555, [e-mail]

Attend a meeting of the Emirates Natural History Group. The talk will feature Charlotte Palmer, who will speak about the Operation Wallacea, a network of academics who organise biodiversity and conservation expeditions. At 7pm, Salon 1, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, www.enhg.org

Hear an exclusive live performance by the renowned Chinese classical pianist Ran Jia, who will perform in the Abu Dhabi Suite at The St Regis Abu Dhabi. Doors open at 7pm, concert begins at 8pm, Dh500 per person, The St Regis Abu Dhabi, Nation Towers, Corniche, Abu Dhabi, reservations at 02 694 4553, [e-mail]