Leisure listing

TODAY DECEMBER 12

The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel is holding a Christmas tree lighting event from 6pm-8pm in the lobby. Christmas carols, cookies and Gluehwein will be served. Hot chocolate will also be available for children. Entry is free. For more information, call 17533533.

An art exhibition entitled Mizaj by Mohamed Maskati will take place at Naqsh Gallery in Al A’ali Mall until December 30. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/NaqshGallery

Market 338 will take place in Adliya, 3 Osama Bin Zaid Avenue, until Saturday. The venue will exhibit local, regional and international designers presenting art, music as well as lectures and workshops. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/493611727338078/

The Chuckle Club featuring acts from Martin Mor, Gary Little and Ro Campbell will take place at the InterContinental Regency Bahrain Hotel tonight and tomorrow at 7.30pm. Tickets cost BD15 and are available at Virgin Megastore. For more information, visit www.punchlineme.com or call 36663509.

A MEET ICT Bahrain 2012 Trade Exhibition will take place at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre from 9am to 3pm. The event brings together key industry players who will be discussing the need for a regional strategy towards a sustainable ICT development. For more information, visit www.meetict.com

An art exhibition entitled Bab Al Sama by Hiba Nasser will take place until December 30 at Naqsh Gallery in Al A’Ali complex. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/NaqshGallery

A Christmas in the Park event will be held at Tala on Amwaj Islands on Saturday from 4pm. This event is being hosted by Tala and Alosra supermarket. Families wishing to attend must contact the organisers today and provide a small gift for Santa to present to their child. For details call 16020202.

A beginner/intermediate mosaic workshop will be held at Studio Ceramics by Faiza Saeed from 3pm to 6pm and 5pm to 8pm. The workshop costs BD65 and includes all materials, tools and refreshments. For details email info@faizasaeedmosaic.com or call 39937669.

TOMORROW DECEMBER 13

An art exhibition entitled If Walls Could Talk will take place at Bahrain Financial Harbour. It will feature 10 artists’ interpretation of the subject. For details, call 17102600.

A National Day one-day festival will be held at Capital Club from 6pm-10pm and will feature Bahraini artists, designers, fashion, jewellery, Bahraini food and traditional live music. For more information call 17100100.

The Gulf Hotel is holding a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 6pm at the lobby and will feature carol singers, Santa and hot beverages. For more information, call 17713000.

A T-shirt design workshop will be held at Market 338 by Muna Yateem from 5pm-7pm followed by a lecture by Design magazine creative director Khulood Attar at 7pm. A musical performance will then take place by Al Harith and Alderon at 8pm-9pm and Ali Alaiwi will perform from 9pm-10pm. For more information, call 17717441.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 14

A Lumina Winter Glow Party will take place at Ramee Palace Hotel Bahrain. DJ Ali will perform. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/483457781676972/
A Gun N’ Roses tribute act will perform at Club Buffalo in Ramee California Hotel in Juffair. The show starts at 10pm and entry costs BD5 for men and is free for ladies. For more information, call 33731000.

The Bahrain Triathlon Challenge continues with the Half Ironman Triathlon in support for kids with cancer. The triathlon features a 1.9km swim, 90km bike ride and a 21.1km run. The event is for those aged 16 and above. A 5km walkathon will also take place for those aged 11 and above. It costs BD9 per athlete and BD2 per walker. A free T-shirt is given to each participant.  For more information, call 39132102 or email adnan.alqassab@gmail.com

A Christmas Concert by the Manama Singers will take place from 4pm to 7pm at the Golden Tulip Bahrain. Tickets cost BD6 for adults, BD4 for children and are available at the hotel, Alosra Supermarket in Amwaj and Budaiya, The Bookcase and Words BookstoreCafe. A donation from the proceeds will be made to charity. For more information, visit www.manamasingers.com or www.facebook.com/manamasingers

Jewellery designer Azza Al Hujairi will be leading a workshop on recycled accessories at 5pm- 7pm at Market 338 and a musical performance by 13th Note will take place from 8pm-10pm. The workshop will also take place tomorrow from 3pm -5pm. For more information, call 17717441.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 15

The K Hotel in Juffair is holding a Gingerbread House event until December 30 where children can enjoy the creations made by its chefs. For details, call 17360000.

A Life-Fit Winter Camp will take place at Riffa Views International School until December 20 and then again from December 22-27. Activities include football, taekwondo, drama, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, cooking, music, tennis and team games and are aimed at ages three to 12. It costs BD120 per child. For more information, call 17692424 or 33001261.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 16

Coral Bay presents Hed Kandi from 9pm featuring Andy Normal and The Lovely Laura on Sax. Tickets cost BD10 and the dress code is smart casual. For more information, call 17312700 or 33745547.

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MONDAY DECEMBER 17

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 details, 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

Bennigan’s Restaurant is celebrating ‘half way to St Paddy’s Day’. It will include BD2.200 promotion on selected beverages and 15 per cent discount on food purchases on the 17th of each month until St Patrick’s Day on March 17, 2013. For more information, visit www.bennigans.com.bh

An architectural autobiography lecture by Philip Tritac will take place at Shaikh Ebrahim Centre in Muharraq at 8pm. For more information, visit www.shaikhebrahimcenter.org
The K Hotel in Juffair will be hosting a Santa Hour for children from 5pm to 6pm until December 25. For more information, call 17360000.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 18

The 8th annual Karaoke Idol 2012 competition will take place at JJ’s Irish Restaurant in Adliya. The winner will be awarded BD700, second place will receive BD200 and third place will win BD100. For more information, call 39329083.

Festive Carol singing will be held at the Capital Club in Bahrain Financial Harbour from 6pm-8pm. The event will feature a performance from the Manama Singers with complimentary treats including hot toddies, hot chocolate and mince pies. For more information, call 17100100.

The Bahrain Science Centre is organising a meteorite shower observation on Friday at Jazayer Beach, Southern Governorate, at 8pm until midnight. An expert astronomer will be available to interpret the observations with a telescope provided by the centre. Earlier that day at the centre in Isa Town, henna and face-painting sessions will take place from 5pm onwards.

On Thursday a static electricity demonstration will take place at 10.30am at the centre and an animal story-telling session starts at 5.30pm.
 
For more information, call 17686466.
 
Bahrain City Centre’s Winter Wonderland is providing shoppers with an authentic winter experience with a life-sized igloo, a giant gingerbread house and a host of winter characters for children.

Located in front of T-Spoon Café, the Gingerbread House will be offering special cookie-decorating workshops for a BD2 every Friday throughout December between 3pm and 6pm. All funds raised will go towards The Palm Association, a local charity which supports Bahraini families in need.

Also, with every BD30 spent in one day at any store, shoppers will have the chance to win one of four diamond sets each worth BD5,000.

Bahrain City Centre social media fans can participate in a Facebook competition. During the Winter Wonderland campaign, two trivia questions will be posted online each week – with answers to be found at the Winter Wonderland display in the Central Galleria. Five winners will be announced at the end of the campaign, and awarded cash prizes worth BD50 in gift cards for the mall. 

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/BahrainCityCentre

Seef Mall will be celebrating National Day this month with a Shop & Win raffle. The raffle includes a range of prizes worth BD10,000 in gift cards as well as tickets to Bangkok, Thailand. Shoppers will get a raffle coupon for every BD20 they spend on purchases across all retail outlets in the mall, including the food court, cinema and Magic Island. The first weekly draw will be held on Tuesday followed by draws held every Sunday until January 6 in the West Wing for the entire duration of the campaign. For more information, visit www.seef.net

The Kempinski Grand &Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre is celebrating Christmas with a number of events being staged throughout December.

In-house guests also have the chance to win daily festive-themed prizes at its Gingerbread Houses Village throughout December.

Santa’s Culinary Wonderland will take place on Saturday at Saveur Restaurant with an interactive afternoon full of festive-themed entertainment for children. An Afternoon High Tea buffet featuring holiday beverages will also be available. The buffet costs BD8++ for children under 12, BD13++ for adults and free for children under three, all inclusive of soft drinks.
The hotel is also offering Turkey boxes available on December 24 and 25 for pick up only. Prices range from BD70-BD130.

A Winter Wonderland chalet invites shoppers every Friday throughout December from 3pm-6pm to decorate home-made cookies with their children. It costs BD2 to decorate a cookie. All proceeds will go towards the Palm Association. For details, call 17171000 or visit www.kempinski.com/bahrain