Be part of The Color Run

The Color Run is back and it's as bright as ever! Presented by Daman's ActiveLife, the fourth edition of the popular event is set to take place on November 12 at the Dubai Autodrome. Gates will open at 7am, with a warm up from Reebok's Born to Move team starting at 7.45am, and colour runners setting off at 8.30am. This year, the theme is 'Tropical', so expect palm trees, island-style music, pineapples and, yes, lots and lots of bright colours! Ticket prices start at Dh180 for adults, and registration is required. Check out www.thecolorrun.ae for more info.

Ready to say 'I do'?
If you're planning your nuptials anytime soon, you won't want to miss the Quintessentially Wedding Atelier show, set to take place from November 17-19.  The event's international debut will take place at The St Regis Dubai, where brides and grooms-to-be can check out exhibitors such as Jimmy Choo, The Dollhouse, Suzie Turner and many more. In fact, there will be nearly 40 brands in all, covering fashion, couture, jewellery, beauty and more. There will also be expert advice from the world's finest luxury brands. So, get ready to delve into the world of luxury weddings as you plan your own special day. Pull out all the stops.

Enjoy Ripe in style
Looking to take advantage of the pleasant weather? Head down to Le Meridien Mina Seyahi on Wednesdays, between 2pm and 9pm, and you may just discover your favourite organic market there! Ripe Market is setting up some mid-week magic for its loyal customers, so pop in and secure a picnic bench or a beanbag and enjoy some quality time. Other than the beachside market stalls of talented local designers and artists to browse through, you can pick up your favourite organic produce. And of course, stroll through the garden to enjoy some delicious treats. In the evenings, there will be fairy lights, so it is sure to be an affair to remember. For details, go to www.ripeme.com.

A soulful performance
If you haven't heard of UK singer Lucy Layton yet, you have some catching up to do. The singer has been performing around London throughout this year and has actually managed to raise around Dh20,000 for children's hospitals in Syria through her performances. Her last show, which took place in the UK's tallest building, The Shard, was completely sold out. Now, this soulful performer will be flying down to Dubai to perform some country blue originals from her first album Downbeat and Loved. And you can catch a bit of that, for only Dh50, over at The Music Room on November 19 at 9pm. For more information, visit www.themusicroomdubai.com.

All the world's a stage
UAE-based Australian playwright and screenwriter Alex Broun has teamed up with performing arts theatre The Junction to launch the very first edition of the Alex Broun Play Festival. The four-day fest, to be held from November 16-19, will be a showcase of 40 of Alex's most spectacular plays, all ranging from five to 15 minutes and featuring talented UAE actors, directors and independent theatre companies. To make things more interesting, the plays have been categorised into five groups - Crimson, Blue, Green, Orange and Magenta - with each colour representing different emotions and themes. Tickets are priced at Dh80 per session with a 4-day festival pass costing Dh250. For more information, visit www.thejunctiondubai.com or call 04-3388525.