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Wednesday (April 11)
• Easter Sports Camp, at American Express Bahrain Rugby Football Club in Saar.
The sports camp is open to children aged between six and 14. Besides treasure hunts, entertainment prizes and an overnight camp at the club other activities will include rugby, basketball, soccer, cricket, pool games, quizzes and rounders. Sessions run from 10am to 2pm.
• Spring of Culture: Iraqi artist Jaber Alwan exhibition at Al Riwaq Gallery, 7pm. His main medium of preference is oils although he has created a few canvases in acrylic. His style is surrealistic abstract portraits of the feminine nature.
• Spring of Culture: “Beyond Words” An exhibition by Iranian Calligraphy artist Golnaz Fathi at La Fontaine, Centre of Contemporary Art, 10am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. For more information call 17 230123.
• Spring of Culture: Dr Ahmed Baqer art exhibition and launch of his book ‘Bahrain Authentic Arab Horses and Historical Records of the Al Khalifa’s Arab Horses Strains at Bahrain National Museum, 10am. For more information call
17 292977
• Spring of Culture: Ink from Calligraphy Exhibition at Beit Al Quran Museum. The largest Afghani calligraphy exhibition will feature over 30 artists with artwork from renowned figures of 16th century on display. For more information call 3 9625028.
• Soul, Jazz and R & B, catch the ‘EBONY’ South African duo vocalists Nokhula Sarioui ‘Thuli’ and Ian Malgarte (also keyboard player) at the Flamingo lounge, Moevenpick Hotel in Bahrain, from 9pm onwards.
• Latin Aerobics, Country Club, Budaiya, 8.30-9.30am. For more information call club on 17 593593.
• Swim Fit classes for the ladies (members and guests), Dilmun Club, 8.30am-9.30am and 9.30am-10.30am, Quiz Night, 8 pm.
Thursday (April 12)
• Spring of Culture: Brasil Brasileiro samba in all forms featuring 50 performers from Brazil will bring alive the spirit, that makes Brazil unique at the Arad Fort in a two-day show. The 30 dancers and 15 musicians will begin as a ritual love dance to the excitement of a modern day Rio street carnival. They will be joined by renowned singer legends in Brazil including Jair Rodrigues and Eliza Soares. The show begins at 8.30pm.
• Dutch techno producer Steve Rachmad will perform at the Likwid, City Centre hotel as part of the Grand Prix weekend entertainment. Tickets cost BD7 for men and BD5 for women and Nightlife members. Doors open at 9pm. For more information call 36766627.
• The Travellin’ Be’bellies perform at Dilmun Club, 9pm. Tickets BD8 members, BD 12 for guests.
• Spring of Culture: “Beyond Words” An exhibition by Iranian Calligraphy artist Golnaz Fathi at La Fontaine, Centre of Contemporary Art, 10am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. For more information call 17 230123.
• Spring of Culture: Bahraini abstract artists Khaled Farhan and Jaffar Al Orabi each with their own distinct visual style will showcase a collection of their recent works in a joint exhibition at Al Riwaq Art Gallery in Adliya. The exhibition will be open to public from 10 am to 8pm.
• Soul, Jazz and R & B, catch the ‘EBONY’ South African duo vocalists Nokhula Sarioui ‘Thuli’ and Ian Malgarte (also keyboard player) at the Flamingo lounge, Moevenpick Hotel in Bahrain, from 9pm onwards.
• Barbeque Night with entertainment starts at the Delmon Hotel’s poolside, from 7pm. The evening will feature games with prizes, live music and dancing. The evening cost BD4.5 per adult, children under six enter free and children under 12 half price. For reservation call 17 224000.
• Latin Aerobics, Country Club, Budaiya, 4pm-5pm.
Friday (April 13)
• Spring of Culture: Brasil Brasileiro samba in all forms featuring 50 performers from Brazil will bring alive the spirit, that makes Brazil unique at the Arad Fort in a two-day show. The 30 dancers and 15 musicians will begin as a ritual love dance to the excitement of a modern day Rio street carnival. They will be joined by renowned singer legends in Brazil including Jair Rodrigues and Eliza Soares. The show begins at 8.30pm.
• The Race at Heavens Gate fancy dress party at Z-Club, Pars International Hotel, Juffair. Doors open at 9pm. Entrance BD10
• Spring of Culture: “Beyond Words” An exhibition by Iranian Calligraphy artist Golnaz Fathi at La Fontaine, Centre of Contemporary Art, 10am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. For more information call 17 230123.
• Filipino band ‘Up Close Personal’ will perform at the Fiddlers, Diplomat SAS Hotel, 4pm-7pm.
Saturday (April 14)
• Spring of Culture: Pharaoh Exhibition at Bahrain National Museum. For more information call 17 292977.
• Bahrain concert for DJ Sanders at Gulf Hotel’s Gulf International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Doors open at 8pm, show begins at 9pm. For more information call 39885253 or 36373803 or email at fathi123@hotmail.com
• Spring of Culture: Bahraini abstract artists Khaled Farhan and Jaffar Al Orabi each with their own distinct visual style will showcase a collection of their recent works in a joint exhibition at Al Riwaq Art Gallery in Adliya. The exhibition will be open to public from 10 am to 8pm.
• Yogilates, Country Club in Budaiya, 8.30-9.30am. For more information call 17 593593
• Social tennis at the Dilmun Club in Saar from 6pm. For more information call the club on 17 690926.
• Sway to the beat of Salsa, Mambo, Tango, Jive or Cha Cha Cha at the weekly dance nights at the Mercure hotel in Seef. The Latin nights start each session at 9pm featuring local dance figures Roberto and Marie. The hotel’s Casa deBaile is open to all. The cover charge is BD5 per person including one beverage. Dress is semi formal. For more information call 17 584400.
Sunday (April 15)
• Spring of Culture: Pharaoh Exhibition at Bahrain National Museum. For more information call 17 292977.
• Aloha Hawaiin Party at z-Club, Pars International hotel, Juffair. Dance extravaganza guest DJ, pre-dancers and prizes for best dress. Doors open 9pm. Dress tropical. BD5 for men and BD3 for women.
• Crossroads – live duo perform at Acoustic Blues at JJ’s Irish pub in Al Bustan hotel, from 9pm.
• Spring of Culture: Jaber Alwan Exhibition at Al Riwaq Art Gallery, 7pm. Alwan preferred medium for his paintings is oils although he has created a few canvasses in acrylic. His style is surrealistic abstract portraits of feminine nature.
• Spring of Culture: Poetry recital by French Lebanese Salah Stetie at the House of Poetry, 8pm.
• Soul, Jazz and R & B, catch the ‘EBONY’ South African duo vocalists Nokhula Sarioui ‘Thuli’ and Ian Malgarte (also keyboard player) at the Flamingo lounge, Moevenpick Hotel in Bahrain, from 9pm onwards.
• Spring of Culture: “Beyond Words” An exhibition by Iranian Calligraphy artist Golnaz Fathi at La Fontaine, Centre of Contemporary Art, 10am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. For more information call 17 230123.
• Spring of Culture: Bahraini abstract artists Khaled Farhan and Jaffar Al Orabi each with their own distinct visual style will showcase a collection of their recent works in a joint exhibition at Al Riwaq Art Gallery in Adliya. The exhibition will be open to public from 10 am to 8pm.
• Put your brains to test at JJ’s Quiz from 9pm. Entry free with prizes to be won.
• Yogilates, Country Club in Budaiya, 4pm-5pm. For more information call 17 593593
Monday (April 16)
• Spring of Culture: Jaber Alwan Exhibition at Al Riwaq Art Gallery, 7pm. Alwan preferred medium for his paintings is oils although he has created a few canvasses in acrylic. His style is surrealistic abstract portraits of feminine nature.
• Soul, Jazz and R & B, catch the ‘EBONY’ South African duo vocalists Nokhula Sarioui ‘Thuli’ and Ian Malgarte (also keyboard player) at the Flamingo lounge, Moevenpick Hotel in Bahrain, from 9pm onwards.
• High – Low Aerobics, Country Club, Budaiya, 8.30-9.30am. For more information call 17 593593.
• Swim fit classes for ladies (members and guests) at Dilmun Club in Saar from 8.30am-9.30am and 9.30am-10.30am. BD2.5 per lesson or BD12.5 for six sessions. Call club on 17 690926 for more information.
• Warm up your vocal cords with Weekly Karaoke and watch this space for the return of Karaoke Idol, at JJ’s, 10pm onwards.
• Spring of Culture:
“Beyond Words” An exhibition by Iranian Calligraphy artist Golnaz Fathi at La Fontaine, Centre of Contemporary Art, 10am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. For more information call 17 230123.
Tuesday (April 17)
• Spring of Culture: Jaber Alwan Exhibition at Al Riwaq Art Gallery, 7pm. Alwan preferred medium for his paintings is oils although he has created a few canvasses in acrylic. His style is surrealistic abstract portraits of feminine nature.
• High-Low Aerobics, at Country Club, Budaiya, 4pm-5pm. For more information call 17 593593.
• Soul, Jazz and R & B, catch the ‘EBONY’ South African duo vocalists Nokhula Sarioui ‘Thuli’ and Ian Malgarte (also keyboard player) at the Flamingo lounge, Moevenpick Hotel in Bahrain, from 9pm onwards.
•Spring of Culture: “Beyond Words” An exhibition by Iranian Calligraphy artist Golnaz Fathi at La Fontaine, Centre of Contemporary Art, 10am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. For more information call 17 230123.
