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Thursday (August 14) The Indian club in Manama is set to host its summer camp finale on the occasion of India's Independence Day which falls tomorrow. Winners of various activities will be awarded with certificates and trophies. A cultural programme consisting of patriotic songs, dance and skits will also be staged. For details contact 39861266.

The Pakistan Club will celebrate Pakistan Independence Day at its premises with a flag raising at 7.30am followed by a speech by club chairman Mohammad Sajed Sheikh.

From 8.30pm a cultural programme will begin organised by students of the Pakistan School in addition to local music and traditional Pakistani Mushaira (Urdu poems). For details contact 17254257.

The Leo Club in association with the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) is hosting a charity event to raise funds in order to save the Alia early intervention centre from shutting down at the Caesar’s restaurant in Adliya on Thursday.

The event begins at 8 pm with entertainment including a live band, salsa and music by DJ Imran Al-Aradi. Tickets are BD8 per person. For details contact 39797818.

A 10-member cultural troupe from the Indian Council of Cultural Relations will perform a traditional five member Odissi dance led by Jyoti Srivastav at the Cultural Hall at the Indian School Isa Town today and tomorrow. Also performing will be Pandit Dinanath Mishra. For details contact 17712785.

Friday (August 15)

The Kannada Sangha will host a mega cultural event to celebrate India's 61st Independence Day at the Indian Club auditorium. The event will feature patriotic songs, dances, skits and dance dramas. A flag raising ceremony will be held at 7am and the event will start at 10.30am. The Sangha will also conduct a blood donation campaign as part of the celebrations. For details contact 39837771.

Indian DJ Amyth will create a 'Night of Mayhem' at the Marina Club from 9pm. Music producer and DJ Amyth has performed at Go Bananas, Wild Orchid, Wig Wam, Avalon, Club Abbyss, Black Out, The Scream, Razzberry Rhinoceros, Caprice, Big One and The Resort.

He has also played alongside well-known DJs like DJ Aqeel, DJ Suketu, DJ Nasha, DJ Akbar Sami, DJ Ivan, DJ Whosane, DJ Akhtar, DJ York and DJ Cowboy. For details contact 39879283 or email ahmedmace@gmail.com.

Enigma at the Windsor Tower hotel in Hoora is set to rock Bahrain with a special theme night - Superheroes Night. R&B and hip-hop Filipino band Sketchworx and DJ Neil will provide a selection of music to go with the theme. Guests are encouraged to dress up in their favourite superheroes costumes and the best costume will get a surprise gift from the management. Tickets are priced at BD5 per head which includes a buffet dinner. For details contact Kayser on 39827871 or 17297000 - ext 166.

Tobasco Charlie's at the Adhari Hotel in Manama will host a summer 'Winter Party' from 8.30pm. The event will feature resident Filipino band Lokshakti and DJ Jojo. There will also be a raffle draw offering electronics as prizes. Tickets are priced at BD2. For details contact 17224242, 36326883 and 36316284.

Sunday (August 17)

An open seven-a-side Softball Cricket Tournament will be held at the Indian Club. Winners will be awarded trophies in addition to runner up trophies and awards for star performers. For details contact 39861266.

Tuesday (August 19)

A forensic accounting seminar will be held for three days from today at the Diplomat Radisson SAS Hotel in Manama. It will cover principles, practices, and approaches to forensic accounting and financial frauds, as well as the challenges, imagination, creativity and applications involved. It will showcase the existing discipline as a tool for management and professional practitioners. For details contact 17311080.