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Wednesday (Nov 26) Check out the new Swedish band featuring Natalie and Jacob and Colombian guitarist Deigo Julian at The Mšvenpick Hotel Bahrain in Muharraq.

Thursday (Nov 27)

A set of Indian performers including six Odissi dancers and four musicians will perform at the Soorya Bahrain cultural festival at the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam's Diamond Jubilee Hall in Segaiya.

The Odissi Ensemble, Akshay Parinja Group from North Indian state Orissa will take to the stage alongside musicians Rajesh Vaidya on sitar, Karuna Moorthy on thakil, Mohana Raman on mrudangam and Chadrajit on the tabla.

The two-hour show begins at 8pm and is open only to Soorya cardholders, their families and invited guests. For details contact Varghese Karakkal on 39617620 or Soorya Bahrain committee member Mohan Raj on 39234535.

Singer Fatima Scialdone will perform at the La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Arts hosted by the Ambassador of Italy and Mrs Padula at 8pm. The concert is free and by invitation only. Doors open at 7.30pm. An Italian theme buffet dinner will be available for BD15. For details contact 17230123.

A photography exhibition 'Hindustan' by acclaimed Bahraini photographer Ghada Khunji will be opened at the Capital D Studio in Dubai at 7pm. Ghada studied photography in New York and has won many awards, including being named the Lucie Discovery of the Year for 2006, and winning American Photo's first ever Images of the Year Contest. For details contact 0097143415339.

Lebanese stand-up comedian Nemr Abou Nassar will make his Bahrain debut at Club Seven in the Mishal Hotel, Hoora. He has performed with the Axis of Evil, Showtime Arabia's 'Friday Night Live: Minorities Rule!', Hammana Comedy Festival and his own feature shows at the Casino du Liban Theatre in Lebanon.

Doors open at 8pm Show starts at 9pm. Tickets are priced at BD10 and can be bought at Coral Beach Club, JJ's Irish Pub and Club Seven. For details contact 39649590 or visit www.nemrcomedy.com.

Lebanese DJ Jade will perform at Level at the Mishal Hotel, Hoora. The event will mark the beginning of Jad's monthly residency at the venue. For details contact 39649590

Friday (Nove 28)

NightShift Entertainment will host 'Tantra - Rhythm From Around the World' featuring DJ Shadow from Kandy Club in Dubai and Percussionist Wajeeh on Congo Drums at the Brazil Lounge in Adliya. The event is strictly for couples only and entry is free from 9pm to 11pm and BD5 afterwards. Doors open at 9pm. for details contact Reaves on 39992260.

The Caledonian Society in Awali is hosting a St Andrews Night Ball on at the Bapco Club at 7.30pm. Guest speaker at the event will be John Rutherford, ex-Scottish and British Lion Rugby Internationalist.

Entertainment will be provided by Nicol McLaren and the Glencraig Scottish Country Dance Band. Dress code is national dress or black tie. Tickets are priced at BD20. For details and ticket reservations contact Nancy Shepherd at 17449802 and 39176909.

The American Women's Association (AWA) is holding a children's Christmas party at the grounds of the residence of US Ambassador Adam Ereli. Children aged 10 and under can enjoy a variety of activities such as games, pictures with Santa, cookie and cupcake decorating and a bouncy slide.

There will also be snacks such as pizza, shawarmas and light refreshment with entertainment provided by a DJ with Christmas music. Tickets are priced at BD6.500 for children and adults get in free.

The event will be held from 2pm to 4.30pm. For details contact 17756075.

DJ Jake Duval will perform at Club Seven at Mishal hotel, Hoora. He has recently appeared at The PowerZone in Amsterdam, Gotica in Colombia and Ministry of Sound in London. For details contact 39649590.

Desi Vibezzz is hosting a party at Club Maxxim - former BJ's in Adliya and will feature DJs Amyth and Zam alongside Maxxim resident Richie Kidd.

The evening will include a blend of music ranging from Bollywood retro, bhangra and Asian Underground. Dress code is smart casuals and doors open at 10pm.

Tickets are priced at BD7 for men (pre-booking), BD10 for men at the door, BD4 for ladies (pre-booking) and BD6 for ladies at the door, BD10 couples (pre-booking) and BD12 couples at the door. Limited presale VIP bookings are priced at BD15 for singles and BD20 for couples. For details contact Ahmed on 39879283 or Jammy on 36915523 or email bigj.ent@rediff.com.

Saturday (Nov 29)

The World Beat Fitness Centre is holding a workshop on drums led by Julie-ann from 10am to 4.30pm. She is a professional drum circle facilitator and authorised Health Rhythms Facilitator. She started her own company Dubai Drums in 2002 and has since drummed with thousands of people from all walks of life. The workshop will include the history of the African Djembe and its different techniques, accessing internal rhythms and reaching group entrainment, free style in the moment rhythmic group creations, introduction to culturally specific rhythms and beat of the African drum and a group activity.

There will be a community drumming circle open to public from 6.30pm to 8pm. The workshop is priced at BD70 for adults, BD40 for teens and BD5 for community drumming. For details and reservations contact Sabine Algosaibi on 17791892 or email sabruck@yahoo.com

Hermes at the Moda Mall at the Bahrain World Trade Centre will unveil the installation of 'Hundreds - Thousands' by Greek artist Socrates Socratous in its store windows from 11am to 8pm. For details email ani_kouyoumjian @almana.com.

Awali Ladies Hospitality Group will host its Craft Fair at the Bapco Club, Awali at noon until 5pm. It will feature 90 tables displaying various talents of craftsmen at the traditionally festive event including handmade jewellery, cards, ceramic animals, cushions, candles, wall hangings, cross stitch kits, dolls, toys, paintings, special frames, crocheted cloths, baked items, and an assortment of house ornaments and festive decorations.

Also on display will be small selection of goods that have been made outside Bahrain including craft items from Kenya, Malaysia, Germany, Thailand and India.

The venue will offer complimentary refreshments.

A raffle draw will be held with prices including two return tickets to Dubai. Entry is 500 fils and proceeds will be donated to charities across Bahrain. For details contact Musarat Hashmi on 39799345.

Sunday (Nov 30)

Bahrain's premier art society Elham will host its 15th monthly gathering from 7pm at the Albareh Gallery, Adliya. The evening will feature a solo performance by Omani singer and oud player Mohammed Al-Amri, followed by a screening of short movies including award-winning short film 'Absence' by Mohammed Buali, 'Shanti'- a documentary film of a journey across India to the Himalayas through the eyes of a nine year old boy by filmmaker Anish Verghese, 'The Body' by Saheh Nass based loosely on 'The Hunchbacks Tale' in the 'Tales of 1001 Nights' and 'The Dinner' by Al Riffaei.

Entry is priced at BD3 and the cover charge includes popcorn and refreshments.

For details contact Arthur on 39623381, email elhambahrain@yahoo.com or visit www.elhambahrain.net.

Monday (December 1)

Award-winning music superstars George Michael and Alicia Keys will perform in the Middle East for the first time at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Organisers Flash, expect to attract over 30,000 fans from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. The event will also have an outdoor extravaganza of fireworks and lasers. Ticket prices range from Dh995 to Dh295. For details contact 00971-43315173 ext 105 or email rahma.himid@strawberry.ae.

Tuesday (December 2)

Moroccan artist Hakim Ghazali is holding a solo exhibition at the Albareh Art Gallery in Adliya until December 20. The 'Doors of Light' features 10 original sculptural artworks done on traditional doors. He has achieved international acclaim for his large-scale textured paintings, often integrating calligraphy. For details contact 17717707.