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Wednesday (Oct 6) Bahraini artist Faika Al Hassan will exhibit her work in an exhibition titled 'Cities of the Universe' until October 23 at the Bin Matar House at the Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Centre in Muharraq.
The exhibition will display more than 15 of her new works.
In addition, the artist has expanded her repertoire by designing jalabiyas as well as silk and cotton shawls. The Bin Matar House is open Saturday to Thursday, from 9am to 1pm and from 4pm to 7pm. For details contact on 17322549.
Thursday (Oct 7)
The 19th Bahrain International Music Festival will feature A Filetta at the Cultural Hall near the Bahrain National Museum at 8pm. A Filetta was founded in 1978 in France. Their repertoire includes folk song, sacred hymns, original compositions, film soundtracks, dance, theatre and opera collaborations. For details contact 17683295.
The Indian Ladies' Association's (ILA) will host the Megamart Dandiya Dhamaka at the Crowne Plaza Bahrain's Conference Centre in Manama from 8pm. It will feature a performance by Dandiya DJ Yogi. Bahrain-based Aapka Paresh and radio presenter Just Juhi will be the event's masters of ceremony. Tickets are BD3.
Prizes will be awarded in a number of categories at the event including best traditionally-dressed couple and child dancer. For details contact 39338832, 39116576 or 39137643.
Friday (Oct 8)
The Albareh Art Gallery in Adliya is hosting an exhibition entitled 'Mirage' featuring Egyptian artist Hazem Taha until October 16. A selection of his abstract paintings and photographs will be held in Albareh CafŽ. For details contact 17717707.
CafŽ del Mar will perform at the Dragon Beach Resort Hotel in Amwaj Islands today and November 26. The event will feature DJs Bruno, Caroline Stenger, Chico and MadSax. For details contact 36969168.
Saturday (Oct 9)
The Filipino Club Bahrain will host an international hip-hop competition for adult dancers offering cash prizes and a trophy. It will take place at different venues. Today, on October 16 and 23 the competition will be held at Enigma and Lambada from 7pm to 9pm, tomorrow, October 17 and 24 at Euphoria, on Monday, 18 and 25 at Twister and F1 Club and on Tuesday, October 19 and 26 at Bedrock and Tempo Club. Entry is BD3 plus one free drink. The grand finale will be held on October 29 at Baan Saeng Thai in Adliya from 5pm. Tickets are BD5 including dinner. For details contact 39300412 or 39609622.
Sunday (Oct 10)
The Al Riwaq Art Space will open its new artist cafŽ today. The gallery will host a solo exhibition by Bahrain artist Jaffar Al Oraibi on October 20 at 7 pm. For details contact 17717441 or email info@alriwaqartspace.com
Monday (Oct 11)
Alliance Franaise Bahrain is hosting a lecture on 'The Image of the Arab and Muslim in European Media' by Slimane Zeghidour, chief editor of TV5 MondeOrient at its premises in Isa Town at 7.30pm. For details contact 17683295, email info@afbahrain.com or visit www.afbahrain.com
Tuesday (Oct 12)
The CinŽ-club will show Le plaisir de chanter at the Centre Culturel Franco-Bahre•nien La Maison Jamsheer, Muharraq, at 7.30pm. It tells the story about the relationship between Muriel and Philippe who work for an intelligence agency. Their latest assignment is to recover a secret hidden (maybe unwittingly) by Constance, the attractive widow of a shady businessman. The movie is in French with English subtitles. For details contact 17683295.
The Courtyard in Hamala will host an exhibition by Lebanese furniture and home accessories designer Nada Debs until October 19. She blends a rich Middle-Eastern craft with Far-Eastern ideals and has created the 'East & East' concept in furniture design. For details contact 17611302.
