Leisure Guide

Albareh Art Gallery is holding an exhibition showcasing Algerian artist, Hamza Bounoua, focusing on ethnicity, identity, colours and calligraphy signs. The event is from 7pm- 9.30pm. The exhibition will run until Sunday.
For more information, visit www.albareh.com
An exhibition entitled Rough Cut by Alan Goulbourne is being held at Al Riwaq Art Space. His work reflects the relationship between science and nature. The event will run until Friday.
 
For details, call 17717441.

The Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre is holding the Al Hawaj clearance sale until Sunday in the Palm Hall.

For more information, call 17230088.

A GCC Future Entrepreneurs Forum will be held at the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre. The forum is aimed at small and medium-sized business development through sharing international best practices, promoting trade initiatives in the GCC, educating future entrepreneurs and sharing experiences of highly successful entrepreneurs. The event will also be held tomorrow.

For details, visit www.gccfutureentrepreneurs.com

The LycéeFrançais MLF de Bahreïn and the Alliance Française Bahrain are organising an exhibition of press images. Today they will be showcasing the film, Betty at 7.30pm at Alliance Française in Isa Town. For more information, call 17683295 or 36880652.

The Indian Club May Queen Ball 2012 Beauty Pageant will be held at the Indian Club in Gudaibiya. Women of all nationalities, aged 16 to 28, are encouraged to join.
 
For details, call 17253157.

The Bahrain Irish Society presents an evening with Irish singer Brian Kennedy at the Awal Ballroom in the Gulf Hotel. The event starts at 8pm and tickets are priced at BD20 for members and BD25 for non members. For more information, email membership@bahrainirishsociety.com

A play will be staged at the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam in Segaiya entitled Tippuvinte Archa. The production starts at 7.30pm for members and is also being performed the following day at 5pm for non-members. Entry is free. For more information, call 36421369.

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea and Spa is holding a Friday Fiesta, a buffet of traditional Spanish dishes, every Friday at the Tapas Bar. The buffet starts at 7pm and ends at 11pm. It is priced at BD11 per person. A paella and sangria party will also be held every Tuesday at 7pm.
 
For more information, call 17636412.

The British Club of Bahrain will be holding a Diamond Jubilee Fete at 1pm. A children’s fancy dress parade will also take place at 4pm. Tickets are free for members and BD2 for non members. For more information, call 17728245 or visit www.britishclubbahrain.com

Bharathi Association and the Indian Club will be holding the annual event entitled Maanada Mayilaada. The dance and music celebration is for migrant workers to celebrate Labour Day. It will feature actress and singer, Kaavya Varshini and actress Devi Priya. The event starts at 6.30pm.

For more information, call 39404100, 33331078, 39447151 or 39873488.

A Candee Beach Party will be held at the Amwaj Marina from 3pm- 10pm. The event will feature five DJs and 10 Candee girl dancers. Pre-sale tickets are available for BD10 with two complimentary beverages and same-day tickets cost the same with no free drinks.

For more information, call 37779936.

The Dilmun Club is holding steak night every Friday at 5pm by the poolside. Entry is BD10.500 per person. For more information, visit www.dilmun-club.com or call 17690962/17692986.

St Christopher’s School in Saar is celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. The event, which runs from 4.30 - 6.30pm, will feature a live feed of the celebrations in the UK and guests will be able to enjoy traditional British fare, face painting and a children’s disco. Family tickets cost BD10 which admits two adults and two children, each additional family member will be charged BD3.

Bahrain Writers’ Circle monthly meeting starts at 7.30pm at the Rosa Verge Café.

Studio Ceramics is holding its Mosaic Monday classes from 10am - 12.30pm. The classes will run for four weeks. The package is priced at BD50 per person.

For more information, call 17599026.

Camelot is holding a Moules et Frites night for BD14 per person for unlimited mussles and fries and BD22 for the addition of selected beverages.

For more information, call 1771 7745 or 39977540.

A free yoga class will be held at World Beat Fitness Centre & Café from 10.30am - 11.30am. For details, call 17612567.

Studio Ceramics is hosting a Diamond Jubilee Tea Party from noon. Entry is free.

For details, call 17599026.

The official Manchester United Supporters Club in Bahrain will be hosting a ‘Summer Kick-Off’ at Elite Seef Residence on June 8, which coincides with the start of the European Championship Finals. The event starts at 3pm with an entry fee of BD5 for non-members and BD3 for members. It will feature music from DJ Melan and Alderon band. Prizes and giveaways will be handed out as well as the chance to win three signed jerseys by star players Valencia and Rafael.

For more information, call 36266000, 36667336, 33310909 or 33369669.

The World Beat Café and Fitness will be holding an art exhibition entitled M-Theory by artist Frances Stafford on June 9 until June 28. The event is from 4pm-6pm.

For details, call 17612576 or visit www.worldbeatfitness.com

Bushido Restaurant and Lounge will be holding its third anniversary party on June 7. The event will feature DJ Dara Singh, DJ Ravin, pictured above, and DJ Carlos Campos. Tickets purchased before the night are BD10 for regular tickets and BD20 for VIP. On the day tickets are priced at BD15 for regular and BD45 for VIP.

For details, call 17583555.

Crowne Plaza will be holding a seminar entitled: Art of Communications and Body Language by author Allan Pease. The event will take place on June 12.

For details, call 36048699.

The Arts Centre, located next to the Bahrain Museum will be holding the American Women’s Association (AWA) annual art exhibition from June 12 until June 18. It will feature artists and photographers from around the world.

For more information call 36069978 or 39085916.

The Breast Cancer Support Group is meeting for the last time before the summer vacation, on Wednesday, June 6, at 11.30am, at World Beat Fitness Centre Cafe in Janabiya.

The guest speaker is Dr Yang - an acupuncturist and doctor of Chinese medicine at Bahrain Wellness Resort, Janabiya.
Acupuncture, in some cases, can prove beneficial for ladies who are undergoing treatment for breast cancer or are post-operative.

Dr Yang will demonstrate the treatment which involves sterile, hair-thin needles inserted into specific points on the skin and then gently removed. This stimulates the nervous system to release natural painkillers and immune system cells. They then travel to weakened areas of the body and relieve symptoms, advocates believe.

Studies show that acupuncture can be helpful for specific symptoms associated with breast cancer and its treatment and may relieve fatigue, control hot flashes, help decrease nausea, muscle weakness, reduce vomiting and lessen pain. In addition, acupuncture can help in a supportive way by calming anxiety, improving sleep, increasing energy and helping to provide a general sense of well-being and vitality.
 
Dr Yang will also demonstrate Acupressure – an ancient healing art, using fingers to gradually press key healing points which stimulate the body’s self-curative abilities. It’s ideal for boosting the immune system, increases circulation, reduces pain and develops vibrant health, he claims.
 
The Breast Cancer Support Group is for ladies who have had a breast cancer diagnosis, whether undergoing treatment or in recovery.

For further details contact Joanne on 39567322.