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The Al Riwaq Art Space in Adliya will begin its film screenings on October 7 from 8pm. Entry and popcorn is free. For details contact 17717441 or log on to www.alriwaqartspace.com
The Tamil festival begins at the Indian Club on October 7 with an inauguration programme at 6.30pm. The chief guest will be Indian Ambassador Mohan Kumar. It will feature a debate and literary speech by Najil Sampath. A Tamil classical music concert by Sangeetha Ram Prasad will be held on October 8 at 7pm. She will be accompanied by mirudangam player Krishna Kumar and violinist Archana Krishnakumar.
The club will host a tribute to South Indian actor Gemini Ganesan on October 9 at 8pm featuring a documentary highlighting his film career and achievements.
On October 12 the club will host a ‘Cookery Nite’ at 8pm featuring live cookery demonstration and cooking competition.
The club will host a cricket tournament on October 13 from 8pm entitled ‘Chennaikku Whistle Podu’.
Finally, a grand light musical with live orchestra will be held at 6.30pm on October 14 featuring Tamil film hits presented by local artistes.
The Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Centre for Culture and Research will host an exhibition of recent works by Bahraini sculptor Khalil Al Hashimi at the Bin Matar House from October 9 to 22. ‘BRONZE + STONE’ will feature more than 20 sculptures made in a variety of stones from his own collection including marble, onyx and limestone.
The Bin Matar House is open Saturday to Thursday, from 9am-1pm and 4-7pm. For details contact 17322549.
After the recent Summer Biathlon, a series of similar events will be staged later this year. A sprint triathlon will take place on October 14 featuring a 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run. An Olympic triathlon will be held on November 4 featuring a 1.5km swim, 40km bike and a 10km run and the Half Ironman triathlon will be held on December 2 featuring a 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21.1 km run. Also taking place on November 4 and December 2 will be a ‘Try a Tri’ for participants aged from 11 featuring a 300m swim, 10km cycle and a 3km run, and a sprint triathlon featuring 750m swim, 20km cycle and 5km run. Proceeds will be donated to the Bahrain Cancer Society and Ria Autism Centre. For details, contact 39132102.
The Al Riwaq Art Space in Adliya will host a beginner’s makeup workshop at October 15 under the guidance of Simone Gannon. For details contact 17717441 or log on to www.alriwaqartspace.com
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Music and Fashion Festival will be held on October 15 from 2pm to 2pm-8.30pm at the Ramada Palace Hotel in Hoora.
Artist Meriel Cooper Wallace is exhibiting her collection of water colours at the World Beat Café in Janabiya until Friday. Her Kenyan childhood is the inspiration behind her fascination for nature, which is manifested in her paintings of plants, birds and landscapes. For details visit www.worldbeatfitness.com
Artist Ella Prakash will host an exhibition of her latest works of art at the Ella Art Gallery in Adliya until October 15. The ‘Bahrain – Fusion of Colours’ exhibition will feature 15 paintings in acrylic and mix media and highlight the country’s rich heritage. For details contact 17292815 or 39073299.
The cultural festival Ta’a Al Shabab, which translates as ‘Come On Youth’, is being held until September 30 under the theme ‘Rebuilding, Education and Restoration’. Participation is free for all.
A Text on the brink of life – We All Read 8pm to 9.30pm at Seef Mall.
Ta’a Al Shabab Tansees 7.30pm at Seef Mall.
Ta’a Al Shabab Breakable – Tansees 8pm at Seef Mall.
The fourth Nescafé Show ‘Em What U Got competition is inviting entries for a pre-screening at the Barcode Restaurant in Manama today and tomorrow between 5pm and 8pm. Official auditions will be held on October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 at Virgin Megastore, Bahrain City Centre, at the same times followed by two elimination rounds on October 27 and 28 at the Cultural Hall, next to Bahrain National Museum. Semi-finals will be held on November 4 also at the Cultural Hall, followed by the grand finale on November 11 at the same venue from 8.30pm. For details contact Ali on 39920161 or email zuhair.ali@bh.nestle.com
Alliance française de Bahreïn is inviting amateur photographers to register for a competition by September 29. Interested snappers must submit two photographs of their representation of women in their culture through culture@afbahrain.com and register on the www.fondation-alliancefr.org website. The winner’s photographs will then be submitted to a jury comprised of professionals in the fields of photography and culture, named by the Fondation Alliance française in Paris. For details contact 17683295, email director@afbahrain.com or visit www.afbahrain.com
Don’t miss Tony Lewis’ Robbie Williams Tribute Show at the Dilmun Club in Saar. Doors open 7.30pm with the show starting at 9pm. Tickets are priced at BD9 for members and BD11 for guests. Call 17690926 or 17692986 for details.
The World Beat Café at the World Beat Fitness Centre in Janabiya will hold a coffee morning with guest speakers Seema and Cecilia who will talk about ‘Tarot: A Tool for Self-Counselling’ from 9.45-11.30am. Entry is BD2 for members and BD3 for non-members. For details contact 17612576 or visit www.worldbeatfitness.com
The Dandiya Raas will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Convention Centre. The evening will showcase the traditional Indian folk dance. Tickets will be available from Megamart outlets after Eid and will be priced at BD3.
The Indian Club will host the ‘Oh to be in Bandra’ festival today and tomorrow at its premises. It will feature dance competitions, a Mr Personality and Ms Elegant pageants, a cookery contest and a penalty shoot-out. There will also be food and games stalls.
JJ’s Irish Restaurant in Adliya will host Bamboleo, a celebration to the music of the Gypsy Kings featuring original band member Nino Cantarell, at the Music Hall.
Doors open at 8pm and show starts at 10pm. Tickets are BD10. For details contact 39329083.
An art exhibition ‘the gradual instant’ by Demi McLeod is being held at the Capital Club Bahrain. It will run until October 6. For details contact 36425701 or email demi.mcleod@hotmail.com
Al Riwaq Art Space in Adliya will host a book signing and photographic exhibition at 7pm. The gallery will exhibit Qassim Haddad’s manuscript of Tarfa Bin Al Warda alongside a poetry recital and book signing. The evening will also feature photography of Tufool Haddad and music of Mohamed Haddad. The exhibition will be on display until October 22. For details contact 17717441 or log on to www.alriwaqartspace.com
A painting exhibition titled ‘Sea and the City’ by Georges Karam will open at 7pm the Centre Culturel Franco-Bahreïnien La Maison Jamsheer in Muharraq. It will be held until October 6. For details visit www.gkinterior.com
