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Wednesday (April 21) Artist Mona Shaker is exhibiting at the Centre Culturel Franco-Bahre•nien La Maison Jamsheer in Muharraq at 6.30pm. For details contact 17683295.

The inaugural St Christopher's IB Visual Arts Exhibition entitled MMX opens today at the Senior School campus in Isa Town. For the seven students involved, this exhibition is the culmination of producing a portfolio of Studio Pieces and Investigation Work Books for 18 months. The exhibition is open until Tuesday but it will remain closed on Thursday. The viewing times are 8am until 2.30pm. For details contact 17788101 on ext 157.

Thursday (April 22)

The Royal Society of St George will hold its annual Red and White Ball at the Sheraton Bahrain Al Taj Ballroom in Manama. Entertainment will be provided by the Bahrain Police Band Chamber Orchestra, DJ Krazy Kevin as well as traditional Beefeaters.Tickets are BD32 for guests and BD29 for members. All proceeds from the event will be donated to local charities. For details contact the society on 39136175.

A slide show on the life and works of prominent Spanish painter Salvador Dal’ will be presented by artists K K Shyju and Rajeesh Koyeri at the Kannada Sangha on behalf of Prerana Film Society in Manama at 8pm. For details contact Prakash on 39643309.

The Alliance Franciase de Bahrein's cinŽ club will show 2005 French movie 'mon petit doigt m'a dit' at the Centre Culturel Franco-Bahre•nien La Maison Jamsheer (Muharraq) 7.30pm. The movie is directed by Pascal Thomas and cast includes Catherine Frot and AndrŽ Dussolier. It will feature French and English subtitles. For details contact 17683295 or log on to www.afbahrain.com

Friday (April 23)

Al Riwaq Art Space in Adliya is hosting a silent auction to benefit the Bahrain Cancer Society until Tuesday. Visitors will be able to bid and buy recycled contemporary design pieces along with paintings, sculptures and various items donated by a selected group of artists. Participating artists are Ahmed Anan, Mohammed Al Mahdi, Jaffar Al Oraibi, Maha Al Sahaf, Sara Kanoo, Tamadher Ali, Mahmood Shargawi, Ibrahim Azzam, Mohammed Hussein Al Mahdi, Nasreen Al Sharaf, Federica Piraino, Mohammed Sharkawi, Fatima Juma, Mariam Haji, Waheeda Malullah, Yasmine Rasool and Dalia El Mardi. For details contact 17717441 or email info@alriwaqartspace.com

Saturday (April 24)

Chilean artist Andrea Sibilla will open her exhibition at the World Beat CafŽ in Budaiya between 4pm and 6pm and will be held throughout the month of April and May. Her work portrays colorful and bright renditions of floral cityscapes and subjects. For details contact 17612576 or log on to www.worldbeatfitness.com or www.asibillaartes.com

The Aisha Yateem Family Counselling Centre, part of Bahrain Young Ladies' Association, will open the Al Nahdha Charity boutique at the association's premises in Gudaibya at 10am. Items on sale will include designer clothes, handbags and accessories. For details contact 17262237.

Sunday (April 25)

Albareh Art Gallery in Adliya is showcasing a solo exhibition entitled 'Mind Practices' by Moroccan Hakim Ghazali. The show will continue until April 30. The exhibition will feature 21 works. For details contact 17717707 or email on art@albareh.com

Monday (April 26)

The Courtyard Gallery in Hamala is hosting a solo exhibition by Bahraini Artist Sayed Hassan Al Saari until April 29 featuring a 25-strong collection of oils and acrylics on canvas and media paper. Sayed has drawn on many levels to capture his art in this form, with certain images representing a wedding. Born in Bahrain, Sayed was the head of the Fine Arts Club of Bahrain University. For details contact 17611302 or email the.courtyard@hotmail.com