A Night at the Souq Waqif

I don't go to the Souq Waqif often, but each time I do go I always think that I must go more.  I really do love the atmosphere and the people watching is quite good as well. ;)  Before the Yusuf Islam concert, I went to dinner with some friends in the souq and we ended up being able to see quite an assortment of different types of entertainment.  We were able to watch it all from the comfort of our own table on the restaurant balcony!  I am not really sure as to why there were all these different things going on, but it was a pleasant surprise and a great way to start off our Thursday evening!  We were able to see everything from mimes, to a "flower" parade, to a very limber and flexible gymnast.