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Wednesday (October 7) LIVE! will feature some of the island's best comedians, singers, dancers, actors and poets at the Aqua Fuego, Days Hotel, third floor, Manama. Doors open at 8pm and the show starts at 10.30pm. Tickets are BD3. For details email aquafuego@live.com or contact 39761224.

Thursday (October 8)

French DJ D'julz will perform at the Papi Chulo's at the Palace Hotel in Adliya. He started his career in 1992 and soon developed a personal style that turned him into one of the leading French DJs. Tickets are priced at BD5 for ladies and BD7 for men. For details contact 39649590.

The Bahrain Caledonian Society will host the 'Chieftain's Gathering' at the Rugby Club poolside. The event will feature light food and selected complimentary drinks and also the opportunity for the new chieftain to outline the society's plans for the coming year. Rates are BD8 per person, inclusive of annual membership.

For details contact 36480147.

Friday (October 9)

Retox at the Aqua Fuego, Days Hotel, third floor, Manama. Rates are BD5 for men and BD3 for ladies. For details contact 39761224.

Saturday (October 10)

The 18th Bahrain International Music Festival (BIMF) opens today and runs until October 16. Seven regional and international artists will perform throughout the week featuring a vast array of musical traditions including European classical, Arabic instrumentation, Latin music and fusion mixes from different continents. Performing artists include Simon Shaheen from US, Camerata Ducale from Italy, Jahida Wehbe from Syria, Rodolfo Mederos from Argentina, Le Trio Joubran from Palestine, Duo Scaramouche from France and Katia Guerreiro from Portugal.

The performances will start at 8pm at the Cultural Hall adjacent to the Bahrain National Museum. Entrance is free.

The Dug Out at the Aqua Fuego, Days Hotel, third floor, Manama for sports lovers. Entry is free. For details contact 3674392 or sign up to www.facebook.com/aquafuego