5 things to do today: visit the Looney Tunes in Dubai or attend a textile workshop in Sharjah

Our daily roundup of things to do: See the cast of Looney Tunes at Deira City Centre; a candy-making workshop at The Dubai Mall; register for a Dubai theatre festival; learn about textile printing in Sharjah; learn new skills in Jumeirah.

The Bugs Bunny Show and Workshop at Deira City Centre. Courtesy Majid Al Futtaim Malls

Visit City Centre Deira and see the cast of Looney Tunes in an interactive entertainment programme featuring the Bugs Bunny Zone – a workshop with cartoons, arts and crafts and prizes – and Wun Wabbit Wun, a 25-minute live show featuring Bugs Bunny and friends, followed by a meet and greet with the characters. From 2-10pm for workshop; 5.30pm, 7.30pm and 9.30pm for live shows, West Court, City Centre Deira, Dubai, www.facebook.com/citycentredeira

Plan to treat yourself to a Spun Candy class at Candylicious. Learn about the science of confectionery and what goes into making the perfect candy, followed by a demonstration by expert Spun Candy-makers, before making your own. Starting August 23, from Dh139; from Dh99 for children, Candylicious, The Dubai Mall, Dubai, register at 04 330 8700, www.candyliciousme.com

Register to take part in The Short+Sweet Dubai Theatre Festival 2016, part of the worldwide 10-minute play festival. Writers, directors and theatre companies are invited to submit their script or register as an independent company or director by October 22. Actors can register until November 12. www.facebook.com/shortandsweetdubai

Sign up to take part in the Sun Printing Workshop, to learn how to produce textile prints using the sun and local plants that grow in the UAE desert through a dyeing technique that uses a light-sensitive dye to capture the form of plants on fabric. August 15, 3pm, Dh30, 1971 – Design Space, The Flag Island, Sharjah, register at 06 556 6555, [e-mail]

Learn a new skill or hobby at Dubai International Art Centre, including portrait painting, basic mosaic techniques, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, hair-cutting, hairstyling, make-up and more. Timings and prices vary by course, DIAC, villa 27, Street 75B, off Jumeirah Beach Road, near Town Centre and Mercato, Dubai, 04 344 4398, www.artdubai.com