Leisure Listing

An India Gala Dinner will be held on November 15 at the Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa. The Abhinava Dance Ensemble will perform for the first time in Bahrain with Kathak and Bharathanatyam routines. The performance will be followed by a dinner as well as English and Bollywood music from an international DJ flown in for the event. Tickets cost BD25 each and BD250 for a table. Proceeds will go to a local charity.  For more information, call 39411812 or 39629322.

Tenmou, Bahrain’s first ‘business angel’ company, in association with Punchline Media, is hosting the second MENA Angel Investors Forum on November 20-22 at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Residence & Spa. The conference will focus on providing an opportunity for high-potential companies from around the MENA region to pitch their ideas to investors.
The three-day forum is one of a kind in the region and will consist of training sessions for entrepreneurs and angel investors, as well as allowing angels and venture capitalists from around the world to interact and share best practices while providing opportunities for start-up companies to pitch for funding.

For the second year, Batelco is organising its Startup Weekend supported by GulfWeekly to encourage aspiring entrepreneurs and assist them on the road to establishing successful ICT and e-business enterprises. Startup Weekend Bahrain 2012 will take place tomorrow until Saturday at the Batelco Staff Centre in Hamala and form part of Global Entrepreneurship Week. Register by visiting bahrain.startupweekend.org.

The top three teams will walk away with cash prizes and follow-up support to help them launch their new ventures. Additionally, some sponsors will provide free services for up to a year for the top teams.

The Lost Paradise of Dilmun Waterpark (LPOD) will be staging the last day of its Acrobalance Show from Romania. Acrobalance is an acrobatic art that combines adagio, or the art of lifting, and hand balancing. The show consists of four highly-skilled and talented women performing various acrobatic manoeuvres, handstands and other formations. Entry is BD15 for guests over 1.2m in height and BD7 for those under. For more information, visit www.lpodwaterpark.com or call 17845100.

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St Christopher’s School is hosting a Pre- University Education Introductory Evening at 6.30pm at St Christopher’s Senior School Hall, Isa Town.

The Sixth Form at St Christopher’s reflects the reality of a constantly changing world. It aims to provide an innovative, creative, supportive and exciting environment where students can begin to shape their future. 

The school’s experienced specialist teachers and tutorial system provides the subject expertise and individual support that enables students to achieve their full potential.
Life in the Sixth Form is not only about the subjects and courses studied, but is also the development of relationships with fellow students who have an immense experience of the wider world. 

Sixth Form life will give students greater freedom and more privileges that at the same time will bring increased responsibilities. 

Students can choose to follow either an AS/A2 Level Programme or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. 

St Christopher’s students go on to study for degree courses in some of the most prestigious universities in the world including Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, Harvard, Yale, McGill, MIT and many other Russell Group and Ivy League institutions.

For further information, please contact Steve Martin on 17788101 or email office.seniors@st-chris.net

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DÈja Vu Restaurant & Lounge is holding its Chic Ladies Night from 9pm to 2am every Wednesday. DJ Dave Hayes will perform and entry is free. Ladies are offered unlimited complimentary beverages. For more information, call 13657770 or 33088405.

An exhibition entitled Wisdom and Light by Geetu Kalani will take place at Ella Art Gallery until Saturday. Timings are from 10am-1pm and 3.30pm-8pm. For more information, call 17292815.

A breast cancer support group will meet at the World Beat Fitness Centre and CafÈ in Janabiyah at 10am. Participants offer support, information and understanding to those diagnosed with breast cancer.  For details, call 39432959.

The Bahrain Science Centre in Isa Town is staging a static electricity demonstration at 11am. For more information, visit www.social.gov.bh

Al Riwaq Art Space in Adliya will be exhibiting the work of competition winners of the Best of Bahrain Talent Competition from 7pm-9pm. For more information, visit www.bestofbahrain.org or call 17717441.

Invest in Bahrain 2012 forum will take place at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre at 9.30am. All investors and business persons are welcome. For more information, call 17568028 or visit www.moic.gov.bh/investbahrain

A fashion design workshop will be held until November 14 at Al Riwaq Art Space in Adliya from 5.30pm-8.30pm. It will focus on designing new garments through the symbiosis between past and present. The cost is BD40 and for registration email info@alriwaqartspace.com. For details, call 17717441.

Career Expo 2012 is taking place at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre. The event ends tomorrow. The aim is to make a positive contribution to the local community by promoting a knowledge-based society through participation in community development programmes. For details, call 17561725 or 17561723.

Bahrain Bike Week 2012 will take place until Saturday from 9am-10am at The Lagoon in Amwaj Islands.  For more information, visit www.bahrainbikeweek.com

Sheraton Bahrain Hotel is staging a ladies night at the An Nada Lounge every Thursday with three complimentary drinks from 8pm-1am. A seven-piece band will also perform.  For details, call 17533533.

Wrangler at the Juffair Grand Hotel is celebrating its 14th birthday featuring DJ Epps. Doors open at 8pm and the dress code is black and white. Tickets cost BD3 for women and BD5 for men. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ClubWranglerBahrain or call 39831380.

The Bahrain British Business Forum, in conjunction with the British Business Association, is hosting a Poppy Ball at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Bahrain. Tickets cost BD30 for members and BD35 for non-members. The event starts at 7pm with a seated dinner at 8pm. A DJ will entertain. Dress code is smart or national dress. Tickets can be purchased at the British Club reception or The Bookcase in Budaiya.  For more information, email bbbfevents@batelco.com.bh

DJ POET from Black Eyed Peas will perform at Bushido Lounge at 10pm-3am. Entry is free for ladies and BD10 for men after 10pm. Regular tables cost BD150 for six people, one bottle and snacks and a VIP table costs BD300 for eight people, two bottles and snacks. Dress code is smart casual.  For details, visit www.facebook.com/events/364576816964540/

The Qualification Night of The Bud Music ... Live! Battle of the Bands will take place tonight. Qualification Night Two is on November 16 and the semi-finals will be held on November 30. Tickets cost BD5 including one free beverage. Bands interested in taking part can send an email to info@budlivebahrain.com

The annual 1km charity swim challenge 2012 will take place at the lagoon in the Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa. All the categories will swim a distance of 1km, except the under 13-year-olds, who will swim 600m. Entry costs BD10 for Sports Club members and in-house guests and BD15 for non-members. The fee includes a T-shirt, BBQ and drinks. Entry for spectators is BD7 with children costing BD5, which also includes a T-shirt, BBQ and drinks.  For more information, call 33282182 or email rc.bahrz.events@ritzcarlton.com

The Bahrain Triathlon Challenge supporting local charities will continue with the Olympic Triathlon at the Bahrain Sailing Club at 7am. The event is for those aged 16 and above. Entry costs BD9 per athlete and a free T-shirt will be given to each participant. A 5km walkathon will also take place for those aged 11+ and costs BD2 per walker.  For more information, call 39132102 or email adnan.alqassab@gmail.com

Brazil Lounge is hosting its Fantastic Ladies Night. For BD4 women are offered unlimited beverages. Doors open at 8pm. Entry is free and is restricted to ages 21+.
For more information, call 36161650.

La Med restaurant is serving its Friday Brunch from 12.30pm-4pm for BD27 per person including unlimited beverages, children aged four -12 half price and those under four, free.
For more information, call 17586499.

A six-piece band from Cape Town, South Africa, Tacit will perform at the Downtown Bar until November 30. The band specialises in cover sets from reggae to blues to Lady Gaga.
For more information, call 17208308.

The Tree of Life Charity Society will be staging its first Annual Charity Bazaar from 9am-9pm at the Country Mall in Budaiya. All the proceeds will go towards charity.
For more information, call 17280280, 38849931 or 38849930.

The final competitions of the Royal Golf Club’s junior golf tournament for under 12s, under 16s and under 21s will be held at 7pm.  For more information, call 17750777.

A 2km mallwalk takes place every Saturday at Ramli Mall in A’ali. The event starts at 9am and participation is free. Each applicant will receive a T-shirt and water or soft drinks. The meeting point is at the food court on the second floor. For more information, call 39132102.

Tonya Vollersen will be exhibiting a collection of new paintings, above, at World Beat Fitness Centre and Cafe at 4pm-6pm. The exhibition is entitled A Slice of Life.
For more information, call 17612576 or visit www.worldbeatfitness.com

Cocoon Lounge is holding a Groovin’ night every Sunday with old school, hip hop and R‘n’B tracks from DJ 25 and DJ Alex B from 11pm-2am.  For more information, visit www.cocoonlounge.net

The Bahrain Science Centre in Isa Town is staging a Mad Science Show at 11am and an art and science workshop at 5pm. For more information, visit www.social.gov.bh

The Bahrain Writers’ Circle monthly meeting will be held from 7.30pm-9.30pm at the Bahrain Science Centre in Isa Town. Mike Bruton will host.
For more information, visit www.BahrainWritersCircle.com or www.facebook.com/events/293678500753723/

A lecture on radiation in Arab civilisation in Andalusia by Moroccan Mohammed Al Kattabi will be held at the Shaikh Ebrahim Centre in Muharraq at 8pm.  For more information, visit www.shaikhebrahimcenter.org

Camelot Restaurant will be holding its Moules et Frites Night with an acoustic music set from James & Jo at 8.30pm. Unlimited mussels and fries are provided for BD14 per person or BD22 inclusive of selected beverages. For more information, call 17717745.

Cocoon Lounge is holding Sushi Mondays from 7pm until midnight for BD12 per person with a live jazz performance. Unlimited complimentary beverages will be available.
For more information, call 36500114 or visit www.cocoonlounge.net

The 8th Annual Karaoke Idol 2012 competition will take place every Tuesday until December 18 at JJ’s Irish Restaurant and Pub. The winner will be awarded BD700, second place will be awarded BD200 and third place will win BD100.  For more information, call 39329083.

Girls Night Out at Block 338 in Adliya will be held from 7pm-2am today and tomorrow. For BD5 women can enjoy unlimited beverages.  For more information, call 17710338.