<span class="s1"><strong>let</strong></span> <span class="s1"><strong></strong></span>your creativity be in charge. Art Beat studio has the materials and instructions from experts to get you going on the canvas with their painting classes for adults. So grab a few friends or simply head to the studio and make new ones, but first book your spot by calling 055 269 8011. From 10am to noon, Art Beat, corner of 25th and 4th (Muroor) streets, Abu Dhabi, <a href="http://www.artbeatuae.com">www.artbeatuae.com</a> <span class="s4"><strong>sign</strong></span><span class="s5"> </span><span class="s6">up for an acro yoga workshop, a Thai yoga massage or both at Bodytree Studio. May 10, from 9.30am to 12.30pm for acro yoga </span><span class="s5">session; 1.30pm to 4pm for therapeutic flying and Thai yoga massage; Dh300 for one workshop, Dh550 for both, registration is required, Bodytree Studio, near the corner of 11th and 26th streets, Abu Dhabi, <a href="http://www.body treestudio.com">www.body<br/> treestudio.com</a>, 02 443 4448</span> <span class="s4"><strong>see</strong></span><span class="s5"> an exhibition, opening today, by the Lebanese artist Shawki Youssef. <em>Acid Fields </em>is Youssef's investigation of body representation in contemporary art and is characterised by his explosive and visceral depictions of the human form. From 10am to 7pm, Green Art Gallery, Street 8, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 346 9305, <a href="http://www.gagallery.com">www.gagallery.com</a></span> <span class="s4"><strong>enjoy</strong></span><span class="s5"> <em>CMYK</em>, an exhibition of photographs by local and international snappers. The exhibition, which stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black, showcases 63 selected works that have been placed into each of four colour categories. The images span a spectrum of genres, sizes, subjects and styles. From 10am to 7pm, Gulf Photo Plus, Alserkal Avenue, D36, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 380 8545, <a href="http://www.gulfphotoplus.com">www.gulfphotoplus.com</a></span> <span class="s4"><strong>join</strong></span><span class="s5"> the Emirates Natural History Group for a talk that will transport you to the days of the Bedouins, Caliphs and hunting with falcons. From 7.30pm, free entry, Emirates Hall, Abu Dhabi Women's College, Abu Dhabi, <a href="http://www.enhg.org">www.enhg.org</a></span> <strong><a href="mailto:efortini@thenational.ae">efortini@thenational.ae</a></strong> <strong>To find out more about events taking place in the UAE see our<a href=" http://www.thenational.ae/events "> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">listings page</span> </a></strong> <strong>Follow our <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href=" https://www.facebook.com/thenationalArtsandLife">Facebook</a></span><a href=" https://www.facebook.com/thenationalArtsandLife"> page</a> for more discussions, entertainment, reviews, wellness and news</strong> Follow us