Leisure listings

 TODAY AUGUST 1
An abaya exhibition is taking place at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre until Friday at 8.30pm-12.05am. For more information, www.facebook.com/events/146079402192860/

A Seef Fantasy Challenge is being held at the new extension of Seef Mall until August 25. The activities include a crystal dome, a maze, a trampoline a fishing pond, monster clash sumo wrestling, archery 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

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.

Riffa Views International School is holding a Life Fit summer camp to encourage children aged three to 11+ to stay active. The event will take place until August 16 and will feature swimming, tennis, basketball, volleyball, Taekwondo, drama, music and arts. For more information, call 16565000.

A photography exhibition entitled Faces of Bahrain by Ausamah Al Absi is being held at the Capital Club Bahrain in the Bahrain Financial Harbour until August 31. For details, call 17100100 or email info@capitalclubbahrain

TOMORROW AUGUST 2
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.

An art exhibition entitled Qaf is taking place at Naqsh Gallery in Al A’ali Mall. The exhibition will be displayed from 10am- midnight until August 30. For more information, visit www.naqshgallery.com

My Gym Bahrain Children’s Fitness Centre is holding a summer camp featuring gymnastics, arts, crafts, science, story time, relays and many others. The camp will take place until August 30. For more information, call 17566566.

The Indian Institute of Performing Arts is holding the annual Parampara summer camp until August 16.  Hindustani classical singing, tabla, Bharatanatyam, painting, thematic presentation, acting skills and Carnatic music will be available. For more information, visit www.iipabahrain.com

FRIDAY AUGUST 3
Pro-Vision events will be holding a Galleria Expo 2012 at the Gulf Hotel Al Dana Ballroom. 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 compete for the winning title of best booth decoration and best designer. The event will also take place tomorrow and again on August 10-11. This is a women’s only event. For more information, visit www.viva.com.bh

SATURDAY AUGUST 4
A shopping exhibition at Ain Adhari National Park entitled Made In My Home will take place throughout the holy month selling Ramadan and Eid supplies from 8.30pm to 11.30pm every night. For more information, call 17102369 or 80008088.

SUNDAY AUGUST 5
The Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain is holding a Layali Ajial Ramadan Exhibition, featuring jalabiyas, abayas, perfumes as well as winning prizes and gift cards worth BD100. The exhibition will continue until August 9 from 8pm to 2am every night. For more information, call 36999585, 39617773 or 36722622.

Bahrain Science Centre in Isa Town is hosting science workshops throughout the month of Ramadan. The workshops are 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, including the opportunity to watch a scientist dissect a fish and a camel’s eye. Children can also enjoy the six different interactive exhibition galleries, an auditorium, four laboratories and a café/shop. The events will run until the end of August from 9am to 2pm and 9pm to 11pm daily except Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning. For more information visit www.social.gov.bh

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 10.30am-1pm and again at 4pm-7.30pm. Five classes for adults aged 15+ costs BD45, for ages 9-14 it costs BD35 and ages 5-8 costs BD30. For more information, call 17292815 or 39073299.

Alliance Française in Isa Town is offering courses 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 City Centre (BCC) is celebrating the month of Ramadan with a traditional village display at the Galleria entertaining children with daily activities including Ramadan themed pottery, origami and telescope making, folklore storytelling from the Quran and the prophet’s lives, puppet shows by Al Bayader Theatre, games of carom and dominoes, a Gergaon celebration with a traditional band and live shows, traditional handicrafts by the Bahrain Productive Families and henna art as well as other games. Visitors 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 till midnight. For more information, call 17177771.