Five things to do today: Enjoy a movie with your baby or take in an exhibition of paintings

Our round-up of things to do in the UAE today.

Iron Man 3 is one of the movies getting a baby-friendly screening. AP Photo / Marvel / Zade Rosenthal

take your baby or toddler to the movies and enjoy films at a lower volume and with ample lighting. Today in Abu Dhabi, Iron Man 3 will be shown at 10am and 11am at Khalidyah Mall and at 11am at Dalma Mall. Amour will be screened at 12.15pm at Dalma Mall. More information and online booking at www.cineroyal.ae

see The Journey, an exclusive exhibition of paintings, mixed media and sculptures by a select group of six DIAC students, who are prize-winners from the previous student exhibition. From 9am to 9pm, Dubai International Art Centre, Street 75B, Jumeirah 1, behind Town Centre, Dubai,a 04 344 4398, www.artdubai.com

try out for parts in Resuscitation Theatre's current projects and the forthcoming season in a casting session held today. From 7pm to 9.30pm, New York Film Academy, beside Sky News, between 2nd and 4th streets, Abu Dhabi, booking essential at [e-mail]

visit the exhibition Sharks Alive! where nature enthusiasts can learn more about sand tiger sharks and other species including white tips, black tips, grey reef, bamboo, horned, zebra, swell and the tropical wobbegong. From 10am to 10pm, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, The Dubai Mall, 04 448 5200, www.thedubaiaquarium.com

sign up now to take part in World Music Day on June 20 in Abu Dhabi. This international event is a social phenomenon that aims to promote all kinds of music. Amateur and professional musicians are invited to perform for free and applications are being accepted online now. June 20, all day, The Souk Central Market, Abu Dhabi, 02 666 6232, www.af-aboudabi.net

To find out more about events taking place in the UAE see our listings page.

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