<strong>Abu Dhabi</strong> <strong>Fitness fun</strong> Attend today’s assessment for Get Driver Fit. The free, seven-week fitness programme, as part of the Yasalam festivities in the run-up to the grand prix, offers residents the chance to gear up for a healthier lifestyle. Classes take place at venues across the city, including Yas Island, Umm Al Emarat Park, Zayed Sports City and Khalifa City and include HIIT, boxing, Zumba, circuit training, yoga and more. Additionally, registered participants can start their fitness journey with a 3-D body scan and attend bi-weekly seminars on nutrition and motivation. There are also assessments planned for tomorrow and a ladies-only assessment on Wednesday, all at Yas Marina Circuit. <em>Tonight, registration from 6pm to 8pm; assessments from 7pm to 9pm, StartYas, Yas Marina Circuit, then runs daily until November 10, at various timings and venues across Abu Dhabi, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GetDriverFit">www.facebook.com/GetDriverFit</a></em> <strong>Nationwide</strong> <strong>Comedy show</strong> The Laughter Factory is back with Britain’s Got Talent contestant Daliso Chaponda (pictured), who so impressed judge Amanda Holden, that she pressed her golden buzzer after his audition, sending him straight to the semi-final. Along with him, see Englishman Paul Tonkinson, who brings a distinctive physicality and impressions to the stage, and Canadian Peter White, a former computer engineer who found he preferred comedy. <em>September 27, 8pm, Hilton Al Ain; September 28, 9pm, Hilton Al Hamra Beach & Golf Resort, Ras Al Khaimah; September 29, 7pm, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Beach; September 29, 9pm, Doubletree by Hilton Dubai Business Bay, from Dh140, 21+, <a href="http://www.thelaughterfactory.com">www.thelaughterfactory.com</a></em> <strong>Nationwide</strong> <strong>New movie</strong> In the film <em>American Assassin</em>, 23-year-old Mitch (Dylan O'Brien) lost his parents in a car accident at age 14 and his fiancée in a terrorist attack. Seeking revenge, he is recruited by the CIA to join the black ops and is assigned as a trainee to Stan Hurley (Michael Keaton), a Cold War veteran. Together, they investigate a series of random attacks and discover a pattern that leads them to a joint mission. Action, also starring Charlotte Vega, Sanaa Lathan, Chris Webster, Trevor White, Shahid Ahmed, Jeff Davis, Joost Janssen and Christopher Bomford. <em>Screening at cinemas across the UAE (18+)</em> <strong>Abu Dhabi</strong> <strong>Exhibition</strong> See the exhibition <em>Bruno Boudjelal: Frantz Fanon</em>, a collection of 23 photographs by Boudjelal that reflect the artist's search for reliable traces of past histories and the imprint of the memory of Fanon, the famous French-Algerian philosopher, revolutionary and writer whose work is influential in post-colonial studies. <em>Daily until September 27, 3 to 10pm, Saturdays to Thursdays (closed Fridays), The Project Space, NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 628 8000, <a href="http://www.nyuad-artgallery.org">www.nyuad-artgallery.org</a></em> <strong>Ras Al Khaimah</strong> <strong>Concert</strong> Get tickets now to attend the show <em>Vivaldianno – City of Mirrors</em>, which will be performed on Jebal Jais, the country's tallest peak. At 1,600 metres above sea level, the live performance features a large orchestra on a specially constructed mountain stage, and fuses a selection of Baroque masterpieces of Antonio Vivaldi with 3-D visual effects and light shows. <em>October 27, venue opens at 4.30pm, concert starts at 7pm, from Dh300, Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah, <a href="http://www.jebeljais.ae/vivaldianno">www.jebeljais.ae/vivaldianno</a></em> __________________________ <strong>Read more:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/music/exclusive-pop-star-carly-rae-jepsen-s-joy-at-uae-concert-debut-1.628179">Exclusive: Pop star Carly Rae Jepsen's joy at UAE concert debut</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/art/in-search-of-fanon-and-the-chord-that-strikes-a-new-generation-1.625226">In search of Fanon and the chord that strikes a new generation</a></strong> __________________________ <strong>Dubai</strong> <strong>Kids’ fun</strong> KidZania offers its new Weekday Mania promotion just in time for the back-to-school season, saving Dh50 off the regular economy entrance price of Dh150. Children can explore a range of professional careers through more than 80 hands-on role-playing activities, such as police officer, dentist and chef, that let them learn life skills. <em>Offer valid until October 14, Dh100 when booked online, KidZania, second floor, The Dubai Mall, Dubai, 04 448 5222, <a href="http://www.kidzania.ae">www.kidzania.ae</a></em> <strong>Dubai</strong> <strong>Exhibition</strong> See <em>Curenta</em>, an exhibition of innovative and creative artworks curated by JS Art Gallery. The showcased images feature several established and emerging Indian artists who work in a variety of styles. <em>Daily until Friday, 9am to 10pm, The Gallery of Light, Ductac, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, 04 341 4777, <a href="http://www.ductac.org">www.ductac.org</a></em> <strong>Dubai</strong> <strong>Exhibition</strong> The Third Line presents the exhibition <em>The Line of March</em> by Pouran Jinchi, who returns to a fundamental preoccupation: the parallels between art and language as modes of communication, as she extends her artistic expression in new directions. <em>Daily until October 21, 10am to 7pm, Saturdays to Thursdays (closed Fridays), The Third Line, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 341 1367, <a href="http://www.thethirdline.com">www.thethirdline.com</a></em> <strong>Dubai</strong> <strong>Concert</strong> Get tickets now for Fiesta de los Muertos, a Halloween-themed live-music festival at the Autism Rocks Arena in Dubai. Gorillaz will headline the event. The British virtual band consists of four animated fictitious members, with hits including <em>Feel Good Inc, Dare </em>and <em>Clint Eastwood</em>. Also performing are American pop star Nick Jonas (<em>Jealous, Chains</em>), Lebanese-Canadian R&B singer Massari (<em>Done da Da, Be Easy</em>), Canadian pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen (<em>Call Me Maybe</em>), UK grime star Stormzy (<em>Big for Your Boots, Cold</em>) and Mexican band The Mariachis performing pop and rock standards, mariachi-style. <em>October 27, from Dh350, Autism Rocks Arena, Dubai, <a href="http://www.platinumlist.net">www.platinumlist.net</a></em> <strong>Dubai</strong> <strong>Exhibition</strong> Cartoon Art Gallery presents <em>UAE Bird Trails</em>, a group photography exhibition showcasing the country's variety of birds to build awareness about conservation, travel and wildlife photography. Paws Trails Explorers is a global platform for dedicated nature lovers who strive to preserve the environment. <em>Daily until Wednesday, 10am to 7pm, The Cartoon Art Gallery, 4B Street, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 346 6467, <a href="http://www.cartoonartgallery.org">www.cartoonartgallery.org</a></em>