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Thursday (October 15)

Smirnoff presents a Diwali Bash at the Its Mirchi Lounge at the Ramee International Hotel, Juffair from 9pm onwards. The event will feature with India's top DJ duos 'Kilo:Gram' with DJ K and DJ G. Entry is BD7 for men and BD5 for couples while ladies enter free. For details contact 39413677 or 39282071.

The British Club's AC Jurassic Sports Section will present 'Watch Out Bumble's Out' with special guest David Lloyd, former English cricketer and current television commentator at the Windsor Room in the club premises in Umm al Hasam. The 'gentlemen only dinner' event will be held at 7.30pm. Tickets are on sale from the club reception at BD25 for British Club members and BD26 for guests and reciprocal members. Rates are inclusive of dinner. Dress code is jacket or blazer. For details contact 17728245.

Musician Gareth Mackie makes a Bahrain debut at Shift 7 at the Elite Resort and Spa, near the Bahrain National Museum at 8pm. Entry is free. For details contact 39298384.

The Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BSPCA) will present its Annual Fashion Show - That 70's Show at the Bapco Club in Awali. The show will be choreographed by Stephen Herschel. Doors open at 7pm and dinner is from 7.30pm. Guests can opt to wear bell bottoms and mini skirts. The event will feature singer Lisa Morgan. Tickets are BD20 per person inclusive of dinner. For details contact 17591231 or 17593479.

Jordanian DJ Kalice will perform at the Papi Chulo's at the Palace Hotel in Adliya. Tickets are BD5 for ladies and BD7 for men. For details contact 39649590.

A four-handed piano concert will be held by Malvina Renault-ViŽville and Filippo Antonelli at the Cultural Hall near Bahrain National Museum from 8pm. The concert is as part of the Bahrain International Music Festival featuring the 'Duo Scaramouche' performing a four-handed piano concert from rich pages of French (Ravel, Poulenc, Debussy) and Spanish music (De Falla). Admission is free.

Friday (October 16)

The Migrant Workers Protection Society will host its Pearl Charity Ball 2009 at 7pm at the Grand Ambassador Suite at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence and Spa, Manama. The event will feature live music by Aryan Fame and MC Krazy Kevin. Dress code is formal and pearls. Tickets are BD20 per head. For details contact Teresa Mohan on 39958207 or Shiva on 39143283.

Tuesday (October 20)

Algerian artist Hamza Bounoua will host his first solo exhibition - 'Written paintings' at the Albareh Art Gallery in Adliya from today until November 20. The exhibition will showcase 25 of his works.

The Mšvenpick Hotel Bahrain in Muharraq is offering a wide array of international cuisines.

The Silk's Restaurant offers 'BBQ delights' on Sundays with live music by a Spanish classical guitarist and try a full range of seafood, tender meat cuts, American Certified Angus steaks, Australian barbecue and Indonesian satay skewers. Rates are BD16.600++ per person from 7pm to 11pm.

Monday nights are dedicated to fresh seafood at the restaurant featuring a selection of popular and traditional dishes including slipper lobsters, tiger prawns, hammour and red snapper rates are BD16.600++ per person and served from 7pm to 11pm.

Wednesday lunch offers a Dim Sum buffet ranging from shrimp dumplings to prawns and ginger, chicken and shitake mushrooms rolling around the Gallery Lobby Lounge from 12 noon to 3pm for BD7.500++ per person including Chinese tea.

Thursdays are steak nights at Silk's Restaurant offering a selection of rib eye, rump and aged sirloins. Rates are BD 18.200++ per person from 7pm to 11pm.

The Silk Restaurant's Friday Brunch offers a selection of international dishes from 12.3pm to 4pm priced at BD23.200++ per person with 50 per cent off for children from six to 12 years and free for below six.

High Tea is served daily except Friday from 4pm to 6pm at the Gallery Lobby Lounge offering tea or coffee served with sandwiches, French pastries, scones, and other sweet delicacies. Rates are BD 6.900++ per person.

For details contact the hotel on 17460000.

Claimed as the only all-ladies Toast Masters Club on the island, the Angels Toast Masters Club is inviting ladies of all nationalities to a fun evening on October 22 from 4pm to 6pm at the Verandah Restaurant in Zinj. Guests can learn more about Toast Masters and how to improve communication and leadership skills. The event will also have a free tarot card reading session. Rates are BD1.800 per person. For details contact 36491932 on 39215637.

The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Manama is offering an 'Absolutely Fabulous' Friday Brunch with three of the hotel's ventures joining together - La Mosaique, Harvesters and Cappuccinos. La Mosaique offers a selection of breakfast and lunch items including eggs benedict, fresh sushi, seafood, salads, breads, cheeses, and mezze. The Carvery stations in Harvesters will offer roast beef, chicken and prime ribs with Yorkshire pudding, gravy with different vegetables and potato accompaniments. At Cappuccinos, sweet-lovers can enjoy a variety of cakes and desserts including a own chocolate fountain. A corner is allocated for children that offer mini burgers and popcorn aside from entertainment including magic shows and face painting. Children under six years enter free and for those aged between seven and 12 get 50 per cent discount.

Rates for adults are 17.950++ BD per person including beverages.

Brunch begins at 12.30pm.

For details contact 17535535 on ext 406/509.