1 African Rhythm Festival Nigerian hip-hop star and former member of Plantashun Boyz, 2face Idibia performs for the first time in Dubai at Chi Garden tonight from 11pm. Tickets cost Dh100 and Dh300. Call: 04 367 6520
2 Abu Dhabi Classics: Symphonic Masterworks Conductor-in-residence Zubin Mehta performs Tchaikovsky's Pathétique this Monday at the Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi. Tickets start from Dh250. Call: 02 672 8505
3 5th Dubai International Peace Music Festival for Young Virtuosos The Monarch Dubai hosts this event this Tuesday from 7pm. Tickets cost Dh250 with proceeds going to charity. Call: 050 633 5270
4 Hayet El Jagal Soa'be Lebanese playwright Joe Kodeih brings his latest show, which translates into It's a Tough Life For a Player to Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi this Wednesday. Tickets cost Dh125. Call: 04 367 6699
5 Annie From the producers of High School Musical comes the much-loved musical, Annie. It debuts this Wednesday at First Group Theatre, Dubai. Tickets cost Dh189. Runs until Saturday. Call: 04 210 8567