Dates for your diary

The Bahrain Ministry of Labour is organising Career Expo 2008 to take place on October 21 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre. For further information contact Farooq Jaffar on 39467793 or fax him on 17532271.

Professional golfer Dave Park will conduct golf classes for adults and children at the Awali Golf Club from October 23 until mid March 2009 with three weeks break at Christmas. Rates are BD10 for half an hour and BD45 for a package of five lessons. For details contact 17756770.

Artlounge 2 is set to take place at the Alfresco, central courtyard of Nadwah Ballroom at the Banyan Tree Al Areen on October 23 from 7pm onwards.

It will exhibit the works of nine Bahraini artists including Fajer Al Khalifa, Faika Al Hassan, Lobna Al Amin, Balqees Fakhroo, Kareema Taha, Ali Al Machmed, Fuad Albinfalah, Khalil Hammad and Ali Al Koofy.

For details contact Marion Labani on 39212060.

Grammy Award winner Christina Aguilera is set to perform at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi on October 24.

Her 'Back to Basics' tour pays homage to her musical roots and sees her adopting a new found classic style and demure sophistication.

Some of the famous tracks Christina will be performing include 'Candyman', 'Dirrty', 'Ain't No Other Man' and 'Lady Marmalade'.

For details contact Live Nation Middle East on nasim.tabatabaei@livenation.ae or hana.bygrave@livenation.ae.

The FC Sayaw Unlimited will host a benefit dance project titled 'Salsa Latina Noche Encantada Part 2' on October 30 at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Manama. The event is held in cooperation with Gawad Kalinga Bahrain.

Beneficiaries for the event are the 2nd GK Bahrain Village for the Homeless in Tarlac, Philippines and the Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of Disabled. The event will feature a salsa contest starting at 10.30pm and there will be prizes for the best costumes. Interested contestants can contact Marie on 39827096.

Awali Football Club (AFC) will host its annual children's Halloween party on October 30 from 6pm. Tickets are priced at BD4 for AFC members and children and BD5 for non-members and are now available in limited numbers.

Younger children will receive a bag of spooky goodies and prizes will be given away for a variety of games including the Dark Dungeon, the Flying Fox, the Guillotine, the Unlucky Dip, Beat the Ghoulie, Name the Witch the Graveyard Hunt and the Name the Black Cat contest.

There will also be raffle prizes from sponsors. For details contact Alfre Linton on 39691985.

The American Women's Association will celebrate its 30th annual Fall Craft Fair on November 1 at the Palm Hall of the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre.

The theme this year is 'Festive Jubilee - Celebrating 30 Years of Craft Fair' and will showcase highlights of previous fairs.

The event will be open to the general public from noon to 5pm. Entry is 500 fils and proceeds will be used to support AWA's community service projects.

Those interested in booking a table can contact chairwoman Betty Niemann on 17754667. Forms and applications are available at the Good Life Gallery in Budaiya.

For other details contact Mary Witherspoon on 39902611.

Disney's High School Musical returns to Dubai, after a successful show earlier this year, at the Centrepoint Theatre at the Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre from November 12 to 15.

High School Musical is the story of Gabriella and Troy and their friends at East High faithfully brought to life on stage in a colourful explosion of energy and fun.

The production includes all the favourite characters and songs from the movie, plus two new songs written especially for the stage. The show is directed by John Payton and produced by Lucy Blakeman and John Payton for Popular Productions limited.

It will feature a cast of over 70 Dubai-based performers.

Shows will be held at 7.30pm from November 12 to 15 with matinee shows at 4pm on November 13 and 2.30pm on November 14 and 15.

Ticket are priced at Dh199 for stalls, Dh149 for balcony and Dh1000 for VIP seats (four with complimentary souvenir programmes) and can be booked online at www.timeouttickets.com. For details contact 00971-43414777.

Bollywood singer Babul Supriyo is set to perform on December 15 at the Gulf Convention Centre in the Gulf Hotel, Adliya.

'Amidst Sargam', organised by the Indian Ladies Association, will raise money for the Sneha Recreation Centre, a free facility for children of all nationalities with special needs.

Australian singer Kylie Minogue is set to make her Middle East debut performance at a private party to be held in Dubai. Kylie has been asked to sing during a four-day launch to celebrate the opening of the Atlantis The Palm Dubai Resort which boasts a hotel complete with 17 restaurants and a water park.

Around 2,000 VIP guests including politicians, actors, musicians and members of the Dubai royal family are expected to attend the show.