Wednesday (Jan 23)¥ A seminar on enhancing cooperation in higher education between Malaysia and Bahrain will be held at the Movenpick Hotel in Muharraq. It will discuss pioneering initiatives on the use of Open Learning in Higher Education: Success Stories of Malaysian Universities and the Arab Open University in Bahrain. For details contact 17460000.
¥ The Royal Society of St George is holding its annual general meeting at the Candle Restaurant at the Dilmun Club in Saar at 7.30pm. The evening will feature a welcome reception, a complimentary traditional English supper and beverage after the meeting. For details contact 17692986.
Thursday (Jan 24)
¥ Finals of the 'India @ 60' quiz contest will be held at The Indian School's Jashanmal Auditorium in Isa Town at 7pm. The contest will focus on India's culture, history and traditions. Winners will be awarded a rolling trophy, individual trophies, cash prizes and gift hampers alongside participation certificates. Entry is free. For details contact 17232109, 39073783 or 36457247.
¥ The Bahrain Caledonian Society is holding its Burns Supper at the Awal Ballroom in the Gulf Hotel. The event will feature music, dance and dinner with refreshments. Tickets are priced at BD24 for members and BD29 for non-members. The dress code is national dress or black tie. Reception is from 7.30pm and dinner will be served at 8pm. The event will also feature a grand charity draw. For details contact June Bell on 39414900 or Carrie Rashid on 36412065.
Friday (Jan 25)
¥ 'Afrodiziak' at the Z Club Bar and Lounge at the Pars International Hotel in Juffair. The evening will consist of beats and music from Africa featuring guest DJ Otis from Zimbabwe. Doors open at 9pm. Entry for men is BD5 and free for ladies. The evening will also have an after party at leVel 9 and the dress code will be fancy or 'Dress to Impress'. For details contact Eva Gavin on 39598843.
¥ Caledonian Society Awali is presenting a Burns Supper at the Golden Tulip in Manama. The event begins at 8pm and tickets are priced at BD20. For details contact Nancy Shepard on 17449802 or 39178909.
¥ A special Viva Enigma theme night takes place at the Enigma, Windsor Tower Hotel in Hoora. High Intenz band and DJ Neil will provide a selection of R&B, Hip Hop, Techno, House and Groove music. Viva Enigma is a celebration of the beginning of the fiesta season in the Philippines and to complement the theme the staff and band will be dressed in carnival costumes and will organise games. For dining and further details contact Bala on 39575275.
Saturday (Jan 26)
¥ Dr Christina Hassenbach, consultant, obstetric and gynecological surgeon from Germany is visiting the International Hospital of Bahrain as part of its 'Professor's Programme'. She specialises in all abdominal gynaecological surgeries, operative treatment of benign and malignant mamma tumours, pelviscopic surgery, laparoscopic surgery on fallopian tube, ovaries and uterus and ultra-modern uro-gynaecological surgery. She will be at the hospital till Tuesday. For details contact toll free number 80001444 or visit https://www.ihb.net.
Sunday (Jan 27)
¥ Award-winning hairstylist Tanya is currently visiting the island at the Al Haramlik Ladies Salon. For details contact 17722933.
¥ The La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art in Manama will be screening two one-act ballets. The first is 'La Dame de Pique' to the music of Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6, followed by 'Passacaille' to the music of Anton Webern - a musical arrangement by choreographer Roland Petit. Movie starts at 7.30pm sharp and the screening will be followed by a buffet dinner priced at BD10 net. For reservations contact 17230123 or email lfccart@batelco.com.bh.
Monday (Jan 28)
¥ Japanese artist Kazue Hashimoto, known as Meera, is exhibiting her water colour paintings at the La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art in Manama.
The exhibition is open from 11am to 6.30pm. For details contact 17230123.
Tuesday (Jan 29)
¥ Bahrain's annual Autumn Fair is being held at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre until January 30. The fair will feature a wide range of products from 25 countries. It will open for the public from 10am to 1pm and 4pm to 10pm. Entry is 700fils and free for children below five-years old. For details contact 17550033.