Wednesday (Dec 26)¥ A late lounge launch party will be held at the Cocoon Lounge at the Best Western Elite Hotel in Juffair. Music will be provided by DJ Pete Gooding who has been a 10 year resident at Ibiza's famous CafŽ Mambo. Entry fee is BD3 for men, BD5 for ladies and BD15 for VIP. The event starts at 8pm. for details contact 3650114.
¥ Sacred Heart Parish Christmas Dance 2007 at the Bishop Trinanzi Auditorium from 8pm onwards. Dinner buffet will be available at BD3 per head. For details contact 39273760.
Friday (Dec 28)
¥ Nosi Ba Sila (The Return of the Forgotten), a one-hour musical comedy in Tagalog is being hosted by the Phenomena Productions at The Palace hotel's Falcon Hall in Umm Al Hassam. The act celebrates Filipino heritage, culture and traditions using musical arrangements forming a satiric love story about characters of classic Filipino literature including Tuwaang, Bantugan, Lam-ang, Maria Clara, Urbana, Felisa and Juan Abad's Tanikalang Guinto, as they unveil the lessons of freedom, patriotism, social justice and independence. The play will also feature hit songs like Sayang, Manila-Manila, Magsimula Ka, Nais Ko, Katawan, and Nosi ba lasi. The event will also feature a photo exhibition entitled 'Filipino Lifestyle in Bahrain'. Show starts at 6pm and doors open at 5pm. Tickets are priced at BD1. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Philippine Embassy's Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). For details contact 36311563, 39327797, 39543239 or e-mail phenomenaproductions@gmail.com.
¥ Ultimate Events is holding a Desi party at the K-Club on the second floor in the City Centre Hotel in Manama. Tickets are priced at BD3 for men and BD1 for ladies. Men BD3 and ladies BD1l; exclusive for families and couples. Doors open at 9pm. For more details 39144414 or 36617786.
Monday (Dec 31)
¥ Clipper Room at the Intercontinental Regency Hotel in Manama is hosting a party and get in the groove with the salsa, meringue and the biachata to the tunes of resident Columbian band Majagua. Party starts at 8pm and tickets are priced at BD10 inclusive of soup and welcome drink. For details contact 17227777.
¥ Impressionist Danny Owen will perform at the Dilmun Club in Saar. He is also the host and DJ for the evening which costs BD25 per person inclusive of buffet dinner and a bottle of beverage. For details contact 17690926.
¥ The Indian Club is preparing a live orchestra for guests and members at its premises in Manama. The evening will also feature a gala dinner, live entertainment by a popular Indian DJ and also prizes to be won from a lucky draw. Entry is free for members and BD5 for per head for guests. For details contact 17253157.
¥ The Gulf Hotel in Adliya is welcoming the New Year with gourmet delights at all its restaurants. Al Waha will offer fine cuisine at BD15++ per head and the hotel's Zahle restaurant will cost BD54++ inclusive of beverages. The Sherlock Holmes Bar and Restaurant will also offer a jazzy night with soft rock, hard rock, punk rock, and rhythm and blues with the in-house DJ. For details contact 17713000.
¥ Wrangler at the Best Western Elite Hotel in Juffair will host the Wrangler's Bash with DJ Marlon, DJ Alex and DJ Don. Entry is BD20 for men and BD12 for ladies. For details contact 17290600.
¥ Bhangra Night at the Ramee International Hotel's Ramee Ballroom in Juffair. The vening will have entertainment with Punjabi beats as well as prizes and surprises. The hotel's Rock Bottom CafŽ is also hosting a Final Countdown party. For details contact 17406200 or 39098607.
¥ The Country Club at the Mansouri Mansions in Adliya is offering a special New Year dinner buffet for BD15 with live music and entertainment. The hotel is also offering a New Year's Eve set menu at BD12.500. For details contact 17716999.
¥ Mezzaluna in Adliya is offering a feast of delicacies including lobsters consommŽ, smoked duck breasts, salmon, sevruga caviar along with a variety of beverages. Rates for the evening are BD38 plus 15 per cent service charge. For details contact 17742999.
¥ DJ Craig is set to spin the top of the charts at the JJ's Irish Restaurant in the Al Bustan Hotel in Adliya. Entry is BD5 after 9pm. For details contact 17742323.
¥ The BJ's Nightclub at the Al Bustan Hotel in Adliya is featuring DJ Martin Taylor from the Ministry of Sound in Singapore. The party begins at 12.30am and entry fee is BD15 for everyone. Dress code is smart and casual. For more 17742323 or 39649590.
¥ 'Be Fabulous' night at the Club Seven in the Mishal Hotel in Manama with DJ MilŽd. Tickets are priced at BD20 for men and BD15 for ladies. For details contact 39143465.
¥ Level at the Mishal Hotel in Manama is hosting a winter wonderland party featuring UK's Kenny Hawkes. Tickets are priced at BD20 for men and BD15 for ladies. For details contact 36766627.
¥ Dine and dance at Camelot Jim's Castle in Adliya with a guest DJ. Complimentary beverage will be served and rate for the evening per head is BD29. For details contact 39827508.
¥ Black & Silver party at the Cocoon Lounge at the Best Western Elite Hotel in Juffair featuring DJ Damian. The event will feature a buffet from 7pm to 11pm and the party begins downstairs at 9pm. For details contact Kate on 36500114..
¥ Z Club is set to bring the New Year with a night of RnB, funky house and latin grooves. Entry fee is BD15 for men, BD10 ladies and BD20 for couples. The night will also offer two welcome drinks alongside a massive balloon drop. For details contact Fernando on 39598843.
¥ The British Club in Umm Al Hassam is hosting a New Year's Eve celebration with UK-based cover band Red Rock. The trio, formed in 1992, will put on a set of covers of favourite rock hits including songs by Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, Bryan Adams, the Who, Free, Bad Company, Bob Dylan, the Eagles, Dire Straits, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lenny Kravitz, the Beatles, David Bowie, the Kinks, the Doors, The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, AC/DC, Elvis Costello, ZZ Top, Black Sabbath and Cat Stevens. Band members include guitarist and vocalist Ian Bamford, bassist and vocalist Keith Mulholland and drummer Tony Green. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets are BD18 for members and BD23 for guests, inclusive of a buffet dinner. For details contact 17728245.
¥ Blast 2008, New Year's Eve Bash will take place at the Enigma in the Windsor Tower Hotel in Manama from 9pm. Band High Intenz and in-house DJ Neil will perform acts that will include classic rock, alternative, reggae, ska, new wave and R&B cover songs. The event will feature a gala international dinner buffet. Tickets are priced at BD10, BD12 and BD18. It will also have a grand raffle draw with prices including TVs, washing machines, audio systems, home theatres, refrigerators, DVD players and air tickets. For details contact Eleanor on 39533872 or Nancy on 39852148.
¥ Young Goans Club will host its New Year Ball at the falcon hall in The Palace hotel in Umm Al Hassam. The event will start at 8.30pm and local band Aryan Fame will perform. For details contact Gerard Fernandes on 39939654 and Francis Vaz on 39455207.
¥ The Paddock Lounge at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir is transforming into a winter paradise with frosted glass, ice sculptures and the exclusive Ice Lounge. Music will be provided by international DJ Outwork performing his hit single 'Electro'. The night will end with a closing session by Bahrain's very own DJ Slevin spinning the best in house and electro. The night starts at 9pm. For details contact 17533999.
¥ On New Year's Eve, exotic Moroccan food alongside performances of a Gnawa musician and belly dancer will be on the menu at the Al Yacout restaurant at the Novotel Al Dana Resort. A special culinary feast will also be prepared at Zytoun. The restaurant will offer a New Year's Buffet Brunch tomorrow. For details contact 39604344 or 17298008.
¥ New Year's bash take place at the After 9 club in the Gulf Gate Hotel on Exhibition Road. Tickets are priced BD10, BD15 and BD20. Doors open at 9pm. For more details 39144414 or 36617786
Tuesday (January 1)
¥ New Year brunch at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Manama at its Al Wasmeyah Restaurant. For details contact 17535000.
¥ Al Waha Restaurant at the Gulf Hotel in Adliya is hosting a lunch buffet at BD14 and dinner buffet at BD15. There will also be fun activities for children including face painting and Christmas music by the hotel's pianist. For details contact 17713000.