Make space in your diary for these special events

MANAMA: A fund-raising cultural programme, Summer in Bahrain 2007, will be held at the Al Ahli Auditorium in Zinj at 6pm on June 29. Artists from South India will perform at the show, with a guest appearance by actor Murali, one of the top actors of Kerala, India. Tickets are priced at BD25 (for two), BD10 (for one), BD5 and BD3 (both for one). For more information, contact on 39668326, 36323281, 39870880, 36403091 and 39960171.

MANAMA: Z-Club Bar and Lounge at the Pars International Hotel in Juffair calls out for a glamorous decade of 70s disco and funk theme party – Z-Funk Afro & Shades, on June 29. The party is all funky with a pulp fusion of afro, Latin soul and Saturday night fever tunes. Dress in your funkiest disguises from Bushy Afro wig, an old school tie to cool, funky shades and get ready. And for those of you who are fond of Latin vibes and dancing, the club holds both group and individual lessons of Salsa Classes. See Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. For more information, contact the club at 39598843 or email on zclub_eva@yahoo.com.

MANAMA: Niqi Brown transforms herself to Tina Turner on June 27 at JJ’s Irish Restaurant & Pub in the Al Bustan Hotel in Adliya. Regarded as one of UK’s top tribute acts. She will perform Tina Turner classics, from the upbeat rock sounds of “Nutbush City Limits” and “Simply the Best” through to her ballads such as “Private Dancer” and “Let’s Stay Together” along with some other classics from prominent Motown artists of the period. Doors open by 8pm and prices are BD3 at the door and BD2 entrance fee and free drinks all night for ladies. For more information, contact 39147723 or 39649590.
MANAMA: DJ Tiesto’s debut concert will be held at the Marina Club on July 4. World-class DJ Tiesto from Holland is claimed to be the first in the world to sell out a solo stadium event for over 25,000 people two nights in a row. Amongst his top numbers are “Traffic” and “remix of Delerium featuring Sarah McLachlan’s Silence”. Doors open at 8pm. Pre-sale tickets are priced at BD25 and BD35 on the event night. For more information, contact 36600462.

DUBAI: Former member of The Fugees and Grammy award winner, Lauryn Hill will perform at the third Life Music Festival event to be held on July 5 at the MPV – the indoor Madinat Arena, Madinat Jumeirah. Multi Platinum award winner Hill has won over thirty awards including eight Grammy awards and three World best selling Music Awards. In 1996, The Fugees’ “Killing Me Softly” won the Grammy for the R&B category. Hill has teamed up with big stars in the music industry such as John Legend and Bob Marley. The festival will also feature Karl Wolf, Danny Neville and DJ Bliss. Doors of the festival will open at 7pm. Limited tickets will be available at Virgin Megastores in the UAE, Timeout Tickets 8004669, www.boxofficeme.com and www.timeouttickets.com. Tickets are priced at AED190 for regular, AED250 for grandstand seating, AED295 for front of stage and 320 VIP lounge before June 30. From June 30, tickets will be at AED 210 for regular, AED280 for grandstand seating, AED325 for front of stage and 395 for VIP lounge tickets.