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March 19 - 25, 2008
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Wednesday (March 19)¥ A night of Tarzan and Jane at the Club 1 at the Metropolitan Hotel. There will be live entertainment by resident band Emerge playing jungle-related tracks. The evening will also offer packages for dinner and unlimited beverages. For details contact Segar on 36546490.

Thursday (March 20)

¥ The Coca-Cola Midnight 10 will be held at the Bahrain Rugby Football Club in Saar. The veterans' game is open to players over 35, will begin at 7.30pm, and will consist a series of pool play offs. For details contact 17695809.

Friday (March 21)

¥ Enigma at the Windsor Tower Hotel will host a Western themed party 'Coyote Ugly'. The event will feature a specially-choreographed performance by resident band High Intenz and hip hot and retro music by DJ Neil. Timings are 9pm to 2am. Tickets are at BD5 inclusive of dinner buffet. For details contact Pranay on 36788281 or Nancy on 39852148.

¥ British soul-band 'The Christians' will perform at the Upstairs Downstairs restaurant in Adliya. The band, formed in 1985, were one of a number of soul-influenced groups in the 1980s that had strong links to UK punk rock, new wave and post-punk music.

The band's current line-up comprises Garry Christian on vocals, Jay Ankrah on acoustic guitar and backing vocals, Stewart Boyle on guitar, Bobby Kewley on bass, and Jay Iving on drums. Tickets are priced at BD25 for upstairs, BD30 for downstairs and are inclusive of dinner. For details contact 17713093.

¥ Shoe Mart is holding its first annual Walkathon to raise money for the Bahrain Down Syndrome Care Centre at the Beach Club in Amwaj Islands. Meet at 11am. For details contact 17564005.

¥ The Chili's Treasure Hunt will be held at the Chili's outlet in Seef Mall. The challenge will begin from 8.30am up to 12.30pm.

Participants need to register in teams of five for a fee of BD20 at any of Jawad's restaurants or Chili's outlets. Entry is free. For details contact 17581221.

¥ Today is the last day of an exhibition held by Bahraini artist Samia Engineer - 'Circular Corners' at the Art Centre on Budaiya Highway. For details contact 39900630.

¥ Guests can dress up as their favourite gangsters for the Zmooth Criminal event at the Z-Club Bar and Lounge in the Pars International Hotel. For details contact Eva on 39598843.

Saturday (March 22)

¥ The Royal Society of St George will hold its annual English Family Picnic at the Riffa Views Bahrain Rugby Football Club in Saar from 1pm. Meet DJ and MC Krazy Kevin, the Bahrain Police Marching Band, the Dilmun Dixielanders and the Chaoss gymnasts. Guests can buy a picnic or barbecued fast food from the club's outdoor buffet and refreshments will also be on sale. A competition for the entire family will be the main attraction - 'The Easter Bonnet Parade'. With a little home craft before the event, entrants can win prizes including a draw for two three-day tickets for this year's Bahrain Gulf Air F1 Grand Prix.

Other attractions will be a visit from the Easter Bunny, Delmo and Delma the Lost Paradise of Dilmun mascots, the 2Connect team and fun activities for children including an Easter egg hunt, magic show, bouncy castle, balloon twister and goodies such as face painting, henna, candy floss, popcorn and snow cones. Entry fee is BD5 per car or BD2 per person. Children under 14 are free.

For details contact 39726329.

Sunday (March 23)

¥ Three Gulf women artists are holding an exhibition 'Right to Space: Bahraini Women Art Exhibition' at the Al Riwaq Art Gallery in Adliya . It is open daily from 10am to 8pm except for Fridays. Admission is free. For details contact 17717441.







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