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Wednesday (Feb 16)A 'Lisa Ultra Lounge' session will be held at Camelot Restaurant in Adliya tonight and every Wednesday (except on February 23) from 8pm to 11pm featuring singer Lisa Morgan accompanied by pianist Jo Jo Vivero. For details contact Rabih on 38307491 or the restaurant on 17717745.

Thursday (Feb 17)

The Bahrain Irish Society will present UK-based ABBA tribute FABBAGIRLS in concert at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel. The event will also feature DJ Alfie and prizes for the best fancy dress costume. Doors open from 7.30pm. Tickets are priced at BD10 and proceeds from the sales will go to Bahrain-based charities. For more information email membership@bahrainirishsociety.com

The CinŽ-club at the Alliance Franaise Bahrain in Isa Town will feature French movie Toi et Moi at 7.30pm. Directed by Julie Lopes-Curval, the film stars Marion Cotillard, Julie Depardieu and Jonathan. The story is about two sisters who live in Paris, Ariane and Lena. For details contact 17683295, email info@afbahrain.com or log on to www.afbahrain.com

Friday (Feb 18)

A Jikiden Reiki Workshop with Frank Arjava will be held until Tuesday at the Bahrain Wellness Centre, Janabiya Highway from 9.45am to 5pm. Rate is BD410 for early bird full payment or BD420 after February 10 and includes light lunch or snacks. For details visit www.conscious-connections.com or www.reikidharma.com

Tau Gamma Phi and Tau Gamma Sigma of Triskelion International Kingdom of Bahrain (TIKOB) Council will present part six of the 'Pinoy Bands in Concert' from 2pm to 7pm at the pool area of Delmon International Hotel in Manama. Performing bands include Sheraton Hotel's Hot Wire, Aradous Hotel's Box Cube, Windsor Tower Hotel's N-Control, Delmon Hotel's Circa 5, Gulf Gate Hotel's Pink Mustang and City Centre Hotel's Pitch Block. Tickets are BD1. For details contact Mahalina Penaflor on 33544739.

The Lost Paradise of Dilmun will host a Dorakk festival dedicated to metal and heavy music fans. The festival, staged on the beach area, will feature bands such as Thee Project, Lunacyst and Motor Militia. Other acts who will be taking part are Atom, Rain in Hell, Sounds of Ruby from Saudi Arabia.

The festival will also feature a BBQ and different activities during the performances. Tickets cost BD6 in advance and BD9 at the gate and are available at the room 2 rock music shop in Hamala and online at www.LPODwaterpark.com or at Lost Paradise of Dilmun on the day from 4pm to midnight.

Saturday (Feb 19)

Laughter Yoga will be held at the World Beat Fitness Centre in Janabiya at 4.30pm for BD1 for adults and free for children. For details, contact 17612576 or check our at www.worldbeatfitness.com or www.laughteryoga.org

A mix media workshop begins today at the Al Riwaq Art Space in Adliya from 12pm to 3pm until February 26. Spanish artist Mercedes Gonzalez de Garay will introduce her mixed media project 'Gypsy Time', which introduces her street art- to-canvas style. Working with stencil, spray, acrylics, painting, drawing and collage, Mercedes will demonstrate technique and concept. The workshop costs BD35 including all materials.

For details contact 17717441.

Sunday (Feb 20)

A 'typology' photographic exhibition entitled 'Same, Same but Different' is being held at the AL Riwaq Art Space in Adliya. The exhibition will be held until February 28 and will feature the work of eight Bahrain-based photographers namely Asma Murad, Francine Burlet, Stephanie Ravel, Saji Antony, Roselyne Brault, Loraine Todd, Loredana Mantello and Andrea Eaneux. It is the outcome of a workshop conducted last spring by artist and photographer Camille Zakharia, who is also the curator of the exhibition. For details contact 17717441.

Monday (Feb 21)

The Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir will host the Bahrain Open Drag Challenge starting at 5 pm with prize money and trophies up for grabs. Entrance to the event is free. The event is being organised by BIC, in cooperation with the Bahrain Motor Federation and the Bahrain Drag Racing Club (BDRC). A raffle will reward up to 30 winners with cash prizes. A new Mitsubishi car will also be raffled during the evening.

For details, contact Yasser Abdullah, Secretary at BDRC 36766686.