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Thursday (Sept 24) The Royal Society of St George is hosting a 'Curry Evening' at Candles Restaurant in the Dilmun Club, Saar at 8pm. Rates are BD7.500 per head. For reservations and details contact 39726329.

The Reflux Music Festival will be held at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir from 5pm to 11pm. Rates are BD3 per head and free for children below 12. For details contact Haitham Ahmed on 39626949.

Friday (Sept 25)

Crowne Plaza Bahrain in Manama is offering a list of treats for the island's food lovers. La Mosaique restaurant plays host with 'The Meat Room' serving Angus Certified Beef every evening except Tuesdays and Thursdays accompanied by a wide selection of salads and vegetables. The restaurant offers 'Seafood Night' on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Waves restaurant introduces new Chef de Cuisine, Massimiliano Marino from Italy. This is Chef Massimo's first time in the Middle East and he has created an exciting menu for diners with Mediterranean flavors.

The hotel also offers 'Fabulous Friday' brunches at BD17.950++ and Harvesters entertains guests with a new band playing every night from 9pm. For details contact 17531122.

Saturday (Sept 26)

The Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park teams up with the Harley Davidson Owner's Group (HOGS) for a day out at the park and passenger rides on Harley Davidson motorbikes. The event is organised to raise money for children's charity organisations. It begins at 10am. For details contact the park on 17845100.

Studio Ceramics in Budaiya is introducing the 'Groovy Gecko Club' for children between six and 11 years from 10am to 1pm. Activities include cool crafts, play with clay, creative cooking, ceramic painting, games, prizes and more. The 'clubbers' will be offered healthy snacks and drinks. Rates are BD10 per session or BD40 if booked and paid in advance for five sessions. For details contact Studio Ceramics on 17599086 or email studioceramics@batelco.com.bh

Monday (Sept 28)

The first Bahraini German Students Exhibition will be held at the NYIT in Adliya at 4.30pm. The exhibition was initiated by the Bahrain Students Forum in close cooperation with NYIT Alumnai Chapter Bahrain with the support of the German Embassy. Students from the University of Siegen and NYIT will exhibit samples of their projects. In addition, German and Bahraini artists/photographers will present their works.

For details contact 36400065 or visit www.bgsexpo.com

Tuesday (Sept 29)

Bahrain's creative arts group Elham will present its 19th monthly gathering at the Qal'at Al-Bahrain Site Museum CafŽ in Seef from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. The event, entitled ELHAM19, will feature four Bahraini talents: acoustic blues one-man band Faisal Sheikh, a workshop by photographer Ahmed Zayer, artist Yasmine Rasool and American abstract artist Laurie Goddard who will share her experience and present some of her artwork for the first time in Bahrain. The event is free for all.

Elham has also set a date of October 27 for next month's event at the Albareh Art Gallery in Adliya. ELHAM20 will feature artist Shabana Feroza who will sketch faces from the crowd throughout the evening with her own unique style as well as showcase her oil paintings. One-man-band, JAM Project, will perform for the first time in Bahrain. Bahraini artist Sara Aradi will also present her work while Ahmed Al Shaikh will recite his Arabic poetry. The event will be held from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Entrance is free for all.