GW’s weekly round-up of what’s on and where

Wednesday (May 2)
• Colours of India art exhibition at La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art, Manama, 7pm.

The exhibition will feature old textiles and objects of art from the Indian subcontinent. North Indian cuisine will be available from 8pm. Reservation recommended. 

• ‘Educating Rita’ play by Willy Russell being staged at Kuwait Little Theatre, in Kuwait. Theatre-goers can catch the classic comedy starring Nevil Hampton as Frank and introducing Louise Whiteside as Rita. Curtain up at 7.30pm and tickets are KD4 per person. Call the box office in Kuwait on 00965 937 3678 for tickets.

• Salsa and Merengue classes for beginners, 8.30pm at Z-Club, Pars International Hotel, Juffair. Free class and practice for all Gulf Air night: GF stag can get 50 percent off on beverages on the production of ID. For more information 39598843.

• 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.  

• Core-strengthening class, 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 (May 3)
• Latino fans can look forward to a delightful evening at the Ricky Martin Tribute Show at the Dilmun Club, Saar. The evening promises to be a fun night even if it’s not a real thing! Andy Wood (aka Ricky Martin) has worked in and around music for 17 years. Andy’s tribute career started when he appeared on ‘Stars in their Eyes’ as Michael Bolton. Since then, he has travelled worldwide and his shows include a Ricky Martin and Tom Jones show.
Doors open at 7.30pm and show starts at 9.30pm. Tickets cost BD10 for members and BD15 for non-members inclusive of dinner and beverages.

• Indian Rajasthani Sufi Music: In collaboration with the Theatre De La Ville Paris, treat yourself to a soulful concert with six master musicians and poets from Rajasthan (India) at the Moon Courtyard of la fontaine centre of contemporary art, 8pm. Tickets for concert and dinner is BD25 and tickets for concert only is BD15. For reservation, call the centre on 17 230123.  

• Pakistani superstar Atif Aslam is set to perform in Doori 2007 concert at Al Ahli Club, Zinj, 7pm. Some of his hits include “Woh Lamhey” and “Dil Haarey”. Local DJ Brad will be warming up for Atif with his Bollywood tunes. A fashion show featuring models from New Zealand will also be staged. Tickets for the concert are BD7 (only students under 18), BD10 standing, BD15 (VIP seating) and BD25 (VVIP seating). An after-concert party will be held at the Rock Village at the Marine Tower Hotel (formerly known as the Baisan Tower Best Western). Tickets for after-party cost BD10. VVIP concert ticket holders will have free entry to the after-party and will get a chance to meet Atif. Tickets are available at all Cell U Com outlets. For more details call 39111943 or 36356513.

• Last day to see ‘Educating Rita’ play by Willy Russell being staged at Kuwait Little Theatre, in Kuwait. Theatre-goers can catch the classic comedy starring Nevil Hampton as Frank and introducing Louise Whiteside as Rita. Curtain up at 7.30pm and tickets are KD4 per person. Call the box office in Kuwait on 00965 937 3678 for tickets.

• Dilmun Club Mothers Group, Dilmun Club, Saar, from 9.30am-11.30am. Members BD1, non-members BD2. For more details call Veronica on 39441357.    

• Body Language: a fusion of Latino, Afro, R’N’B and Funky House with Resident and guest DJ at Z-Club, Pars International Hotel, Juffair. Salsa classes advanced level, at 9pm. For more information call 36764010  
 
• 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.

• Core-strengthening class, Country Club, Budaiya, 4pm-5pm.

Friday (May 4)
• Salsa classes’ advanced level, at 9pm, Z-Club, Pars International Hotel, Juffair. For more information, call 36764010.

• POSH (Poolside Outdoor Soulful House) takes place at the Mercure Grand Hotel, Seef. The event features chill out to funky electro house, beverages, snacks and a cool party that kicks off at 4pm building up all the way up to 11pm. Entrance is BD5 per person and free for ladies before 5pm, which includes a complimentary welcome beverage.  

• Filipino band ‘Up Close Personal’ will perform at the Fiddlers, Diplomat SAS Hotel, 4pm-7pm. 

Saturday (May 5)
• Spring of Culture: Pharaoh Exhibition at Bahrain National Museum. For more information call 17 292977.
• Cardio-step, 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 58440.
 
Sunday (May 6)
• Spring of Culture: Pharaoh Exhibition at Bahrain National Museum. For more information call 17 292977.

• Fitness class ‘Fat burning Aerobics’, at Dilmun Club, Saar, 8.30am-9.30am

• 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.

• Cardio-step, Country Club in Budaiya, 4pm-5pm. For more information call 17 593593

• Put your brains to test at JJ’s Quiz from 9pm. Entry free with prizes to be won.

Monday (May 7)
• 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.

• Hi-Low aerobics, Country Club, Budaiya, 8.30-9.30am. For more information call 17 593593.

• Fitness class ‘Fat burning Aerobics’, at Dilmun Club, Saar, 4pm-5pm

• 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. 

Tuesday (May 8)
• Hi-Low aerobics, at Country Club, Budaiya, 4pm-5pm. For more information call 17 593593.

• Circuit training-mixed class for men and ladies, Dilmun Club, Saar, 7.30pm-8.30pm. BD3 members, BD4 non-members per session per person.

• 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.