As the Middle Eastern scorching summer is settling in and we seek shelter in the cool indoors, the Theatre of Digital Art (ToDA) in Dubai is ready to delight with a diverse range of musical nights, a walk into a Metaverse art gallery and many more engaging activities. Here are some of their activities this month that you simply cannot miss!
Digital Extravaganza
Embark on an immersive multi-sensory journey at ToDA’s new Digital Extravaganza exhibition. For the event, ToDA has called on artists globally to showcase their talents through projects that traverse alternate realities and dimensions. The exhibition will take visitors on a fairytale to unknown lands across planet Earth and in other galaxies through the Metaverse gallery.
What’s exactly in it for viewers?
– AI model called SYNTI. The 3D holographic figure, connected to a language bot, will greet visitors at the entry of the exhibition and discuss digital art with them.
– 5 digital projects of internationally renowned artists inside the auditorium of the Theatre.
– VR Room with 15 minutes experience where you can become a protagonist in the artwork.
– Augmented Reality
– 10 winning artworks from the open call placed in the Metaverse gallery and minted into the NFTs
At Digital Extravaganza, you can ride along in an apocalypse-horse in Jonathan Monaghan’s “Out of the Abyss”, learn about the solarpunk movement from “Eyra” by Synticate, become a genetic engineer in Luna Ikuta’s “Afterlife”, reflect upon conspiracies in a futuristic world in “Refuge/ Refuse” created by Arnaud Laffond, or discover fairy creatures drawn by a child with special needs in the piece of DarkZuu “A special world: a friendly future”.
Locations: ToDA, Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Timings: From May 13th to August 31st, Daily from 11 AM – 11 PM
Prices: Child Regular up to 12 yrs: AED 50
Adult Regular from 13 yrs: AED 100
To book your ticket, please visit: https://toda.ae/en/component/sppagebuilder/?view=page&id=57 or call +971 4 277 4044
The Little Artist Workshop
Art is an activity that encourages children to embrace their creative side. Giving a child an imaginative outlet can help relieve stress and help them express themselves more. And what better way is there than to let your kids indulge in a fun thematic art masterclass at ToDA. Will your young creative thinker become the next Monet? Or, maybe, the next Chagall? Let your child try it all!
ToDA presents the most engaging art history lessons with ‘The Little Artist’ educational workshop series that will introduce students to different art movements each week. During the classes, children will learn about the painting techniques and tricks of the trade of the most influential artists of the 20th century to finally create a masterpiece of their own. All art materials will be provided, along with the tactful guidance of our instructor. Upon the completion of 8 masterclasses, all students will receive a certificate.
Location: ToDA, Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Price: AED 200
4 Masterclasses (10%, total for 4 lessons – 720AED)
8 Masterclasses (20%, total for 8 lessons – 1280 AED)
Timing: 2:30pm – 4:00pm, all saturdays
Date & themes:
May 7, 2022: Chagall
May 14, 2022: Miro
May 21, 2022: Klimt
May 28, 2022: Picasso
To book your tickets please visit : https://toda.ae/en/component/sppagebuilder/?view=page&id=57 or call +971 4 277 4044
Yoga Flow: Immersive Fitness Class by ToDA
Yoga is a method to come to a non-dreaming mind. Not only does it increase flexibility, but it also strengthens and tones your muscles, improves circulatory health, promotes deeper breathing patterns and connects your mind and body.
Start your day off with a mind free from all the disturbances around, connecting the body & soul into a meditative yoga session. A perfect calming-yet-invigorating mind-body workout to get you ready for the day ahead. This session at ToDA offers stunning 360-degrees visual projection and alluring music to get everyone into the relaxation zone.
Note: Guests are recommended to bring their yoga mats. Single-use water bottles will be provided to each participant.
Location: ToDA, Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Price: Adult Regular – AED 150
Timing: Saturday 14th & 21st April 2022, 10am onwards to 11:30 am
To book your ticket, please visit https://toda-yogaflow.platinumlist.net/ticket-office?id_event_show=756752 or call +971 4 277 4044
Jazz Music Night
ToDA’s infamous Jazz Night is back in popular demand! Jazz is a genre that most people cannot get enough of. The melodious tracks, smooth as honey is best enjoyed and appreciated live. Start the weekend on Friday night serenaded by the harmonious jazz trio – The Suspenders and spend the evening listening to the groovy jazz tunes in an impressive visual and auditory show.
Location: ToDA, Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Price: Adult – Regular AED 150, Adult – Balcony AED 175 & Adult – Premium AED 200
Timing: May 6th, 20th, and 27th, 2022, 8pm onwards
To book your ticket, please visit https://toda.ae/en/component/sppagebuilder/?view=page&id=57 or call +971 4 277 4044
The Opera Night: Iconic Songs of All Time
Opera is a dramatic story told through song. It is considered by many to be the most complete art form, combining all of the elements of art, words, music, drama and dance. The unique element in opera is the use of music to convey an entire story/plot. This is based on the feeling that music can communicate people’s reactions and emotions better than words or pictures.
Join us for a sophisticated night to enjoy the most famous opera arias from iconic movies. Internationally-recognized opera singers Corinne Metni (Soprano) and Eliane Saadeh (Mezzo-soprano) will bring you the best of what opera has to offer — from Puccini and Offenbach to Morricone and the Godfather hits. Guest Artists Klaudia Olborska-Szymańska (violin), Mariola Sokolowska (piano), Tala Tutunji (piano) will also showcase their immense talent.
Experience unique and classic opera music completely live at Theatre of DIgital of Art.
Location: ToDA, Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Timings: Saturday, May 7 from 8 PM – 9:30 PM
Prices: Regular – AED 150 Balcony – AED 175 Premium- AED 200
To book your ticket, please visit: https://toda.ae/en/component/sppagebuilder/?view=page&id=57 or call +971 4 277 4044
Once Upon A Classic – Cello and Piano Concert Duo
For those who deeply enjoy the soothing sound of the cello and the melodious piano, it is rare to witness and experience these instruments together at a live concert. The cello, derived from the violin music family, is known to be a great compliment to the piano. It creates harmonious tunes as the instruments blend together between notes and sustain each other for long.
With a rich and expressive sound, the cello is an instrument that can relieve tension and elevate the senses creating therapeutic music that has the power to speak to the soul. If you’re looking to de-stress and calm down this is where you need to be.
The concert will revolve around the concept of fairy tales around the world brought to life through music by composers such as Dmitri Shostakovich, Francis Poulenc, Leos Janacek.
The audience will get to see the genius of the Magamedova-Gray duo, made up of cellist Johannes Gray and pianist Anastasiya Magamedova. Together they have performed in Lincoln Center in New York City, Pierre Boulez Saal in Berlin and Cité de la Musique of the Philharmonic of Paris, as well as many other festivals and venues across Europe and North America.
Experience the unique amalgamation of melodious & calming tunes of Cello and Piano at the Once Upon A Classic at Theatre of Digital Art.
Locations: ToDA, Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Timings: Saturday 14th May 2022, 8 pm onwards
Prices: Regular – AED 150, Balcony – AED 175, Premium- AED 200
To book your ticket, please visit: https://toda.ae/en/component/sppagebuilder/?view=page&id=57 or call +971 4 277 4044
Layla May Concert
Music is a tool of artistic or emotional self-expression. Expression and emotion in a musical performance affect how the music is perceived by the audience. Music tends to strike one on a deep level. Whether it is sad music that we relate to during hard times or joyful music that adds an extra bounce to your step, music is incredibly powerful.
R&B/Neo soul singer/songwriter Layla May takes you on a journey with her dreamy music and soulful voice. Her music is inspired by all genres of music from across the world as she tries to break barriers by incorporating different musical styles into her songs. Her tunes will transport you into a world made up of your own feelings, feelings you didn’t know you had in you.
Immerse yourself in melodies that will bring out the range of emotions at Layla May’s live concert at Theatre of Digital Art.
Locations: ToDA, Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Timings: Saturday 21st May 2022, 8 pm onwards
Prices: Regular – AED 150, Balcony – AED 175, Premium- AED 200 To book your ticket, please visit: https://toda.ae/en/component/sppagebuilder/?view=page&id=57 or call +971 4 277 4044