Brazo De Mercedes. Courtesy Max's Restaurant
Brazo De Mercedes. Courtesy Max's Restaurant

Five things to do today: try Filipino baked sweets at Max’s and see the exhibition Ireland Art Month



INDULGE in a selection of Filipino baked sweets from Max's Corner Bakery, including the Brazos de Mercedes (pictured), Black Forest Cake and other delicacies such as Halo Halo and Buko Pandan. From Dh25 for Brazos de Mercedes, at Max's Restaurant locations in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, www.facebook.com/MaxsRestaurantUAE
SEE the exhibition Ireland Art Month, featuring works by five Irish artists who spent one month as artists-in-residence at Art Hub, plus a guest artist and two solo exhibitors. Pictured is Patrick Walshe's Dawn in the Fertile Desert. From 9am to 8pm, Abu Dhabi Art Hub, Plot 38 MW5, Mussaffah, Abu Dhabi, 02 551 5005, www.adah.ae
SIGN up for the DIY Make Your Own Zine Workshop at The Magazine Shop. The artist Khalid Mezaina will show you how to create your own magazine and guide you along the way. On June 21, 4pm to 7pm, Dh20, The Magazine Shop, Dubai Media City, 04 457 4283, www.themagazineshop.me
PLAY a life-sized version of Monopoly. The board game, branded with iconic UAE attractions and destinations, comes to three Dubai malls: Mall of the Emirates, Deira City Centre and Mirdif City Centre, where participants can win instant prizes when they land on the partners' designated properties
ATTEND the Theatremaking Workshop Series and learn Loom Ensemble's in-house training methods and creative exercises. No performance training is necessary to participate, just a willingness to be open and try new things in a supportive and creative environment. From 6.30pm to 9.30pm, Dh100, thejamjar, Street 17A, Al Quoz, Dubai, www.loomensemble.com
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