Leisure guide

Game On store in Juffair is holding a Street Fighter X Tekken video game tournament. Entry costs BD5 per person.

For more information, call 17723708 or 17795198.

The Indian Club is hosting activities for children aged six to 16, including public speaking, youth leadership speaking/programmes, arts and crafts, music, dance, sports, games, movie mornings as well as educational and sightseeing trips until August 15 from 9am to 1pm.

It costs BD50 for members and BD55 for non-members, with transport available.

For more information, call 39861266 or 39401279.

An al-Zine literature workshop will be held in the Bahrain National Museum until July 28 as part of the Manama Capital of Arab Culture 2012. The four-session workshop allows students to examine the art of publishing and will be led by two young artists, Anna Leandra Thackray and Leon D.

For more information, visit www.manamaculture2012.bh

The Indian School in Isa Town is offering classes in swimming, cricket, badminton, yoga, martial arts, leadership training, painting and public speaking until August 23.
Registration forms are available at the school. For more information, call 39675947.

A Seef Fantasy Challenge will be held at the new extension of Seef Mall until August 25. The activities include a crystal dome, a maze, a trampoline a fishing pond and many more.

With every BD20 you spend you have the chance to enter the big raffle draw for a Chevrolet Tahoe.

For more information, call 17581111 or visit www.facebook.com/SeefMallBahrain

A seminar entitled Issues Surrounding Arab Thought and its Challenges by Dr Mohammed Jaber Ansari will take place at the Bahrain National Museum at 7pm.
For more information, visit www.manamaculture2012.bh

The Indian Club Bahrain is staging a Mr India Contest 2012. The contest consists of three rounds in two age groups (18-23 and 24-30): casual wear, formal wear and evening wear.

For more information, call 39861266, 36433552 and 39230478.

The last day of the Kool Kids Kamp at Al Bandar Hotel & Resort will feature tennis, swimming, dance, bowling, outdoor games, water sports as well as arts and crafts for children aged five to 13. For more information, call 17701201.

The Early Learners Nursery in Saar is holding arts and crafts, cookery, sports, games, mini aerobics and computer skills classes for children aged between two and six until August 21 from 9am-12.30pm.

The activities cost BD55 per week or BD12 per day, which includes snacks and drinks.

For more information, call 39723990 or 13613972.

The Indian Institute of Performing Arts in Segaya is holding the annual Parampara summer camp until August 16. Hindustani classical singing, table, Bharatanatyam, painting, thematic presentation, acting skills and Carnatic music will be available.

For more information, visit www.iipabahrain.com

A level one reiki course teaching the principles of Reiki Jin Ki Do is being held at The Bahrain Reiki Centre at 9am to 1pm.

For more information, call 39667963 or email fawziaalsindi@hotmail.com

The Bahrain Leaders Toastmasters Club weekly meeting will be held at Zajal House Building in the Diplomatic Area behind Investcorp Bank.

The club aims to promote a professional learning environment and an enjoyable way to practice communication and leadership skills.

For more information, call 33006665.

The Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park is holding a Summer Festival until tomorrow. The main attraction is a Dragon & Lion dance troupe from China staging three shows per day. It will also feature a music festival, a dance showdown, a ‘Kids Got Talent’ contest as well as a children’s activity area with games, arts and crafts, mascots and magic shows. The water park operates from 10am-8pm everyday, except Tuesday when it is closed, and 10am-5pm on Thursday with Thursday Ladies Night between 6pm-midnight. Entry is BD15 for guests over 1.2 metres tall and BD7 for those under.

For more information, visit www.lpodwaterpark.com

Ella Art Gallery in Adliya is holding summer art classes for all age groups. The classes include oil, acrylic, watercolour and sketching mediums. Art materials are available in the gallery. Those taking part can select the day and time. The gallery opens from 10am-1pm and again at 4.30pm-7.30pm.  For more information, call 17292815 or 39073299.

Alliance Française in Isa Town is offering courses in July and August for children in French, including activities such as sports, crafts, theatre, songs and games.
 
For more information, call 17683295, email info@afbahrain.com or visit www.afbahrain.com

Bahrain Science Centre in Isa Town has organised summer workshops designed to develop essential life skills for children, with a wide range of science-based activities including science shows, story-telling, crafts and educational games. The workshops will take place throughout July and August. Children can also enjoy the six different interactive exhibition galleries, an auditorium, four laboratories and a café/shop.

For more information visit www.social.gov.bh

Bahrain City Centre (BCC) is celebrating the holy month with a traditional village display at the Galleria entertaining children with daily activities including games, a traditional band and live shows, traditional handicrafts by the Bahrain Productive Families and henna art. People have the opportunity to win a gift card worth BD25 if they upload a photo of their henna art onto BCC’s Facebook or Twitter pages. A Ramadan clinic for free health and diet consultations will also be available. These events will run throughout Ramadan from 9pm until midnight.

For more information, call 17177771.

An Eid Shopping Exhibition will take place on July 27 from 8pm to 2am at the Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain.

For more information, call 39617773 or 36722622.

Al Dana 2012 Fashion Exhibition will take place on July 27 from 8pm to 1am at the Gulf Convention Centre at the Gulf Hotel Bahrain. The exhibition will also take place on July 28 for ladies only.

For more information, call 17713000.

A lecture by Dr Ali Harb entitled Identity and Truth will take place on July 25 at the Bahrain National Museum at 9pm.

For more information, visit www.manamaculture2012.bh

Pro-Vision events will be holding a Galleria Expo 2012 at the Gulf Hotel Al Dana Ballroom on August 3-4 and again on August 10-11. The event is designed to showcase new female talent in the field of fashion, design and home businesses. The designers will sell their own creations as well as competing for the winning title of best booth decoration and best designer. This event is for women only.

For details, visit www.viva.com.bh

Jennifer Lopez will perform in Dubai on November 22 at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre on her ‘Dance Again’ tour. Tickets cost BD29.5 (regular standing), BD59.5 (Golden Circle standing) and BD149.5 (VIP lounge).

For more information, visit www.jlodubai.com

The last day of the Dragons and Castles Summer Camp, Rainbows for Kids, will take place on July 26 and will be hosting the Scooter the Squirrel Agent Alternative Olympics for Children aged one to five. The events start at 8am.

For more information, visit www.rainbowsforkids.net or call 17345090.