Leisure listing

An art exhibition entitled Bab Al Sama by Hiba Nasser takes place until Sunday at Naqsh Gallery in Al A’Ali Complex. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/NaqshGallery

A Mad Science Show will take place at the Bahrain Science Centre in Isa Town at 11.30am for those aged seven and above. Creations by Bahraini inventors will also be showcased at the centre until January 31. For more information, call 17686466.

An art exhibition entitled If Walls Could Talk will take place at Bahrain Financial Harbour until January 10. It will feature 11 artists’ interpretation of the subject. For details, call 17102600.

A Boxing Day Winter Christmas Party is being held at Ramee California Hotel featuring DJ Jett Suarez and DJ Sam Samuel. Entry is free from 8pm-11pm and it’s free for ladies all night. Dress code is silver and red. For more information, call 36452547.

Block 338 Restaurant, Lounge & Garden in Adliya is serving a Christmas Special Menu until Sunday. For more information, call 17710338 or email info@block338.com or reservations@block338.com

Al Hawaj Shopping Bazaar at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre from 9.30am-1.30pm and 4pm-10pm until Saturday.For more information, call 16166666 or visit www.bahrainexhibitions.com

Bizarre Lounge in Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel, Bahrain City Centre, is hosting its Hot in the City theme nights every Thursday from 9pm-2am with a fashion finale party on January 31. The event features fashion and beauty brands, beverages and a chance to win prizes each week.For more information, call 17171000 or email restaurant.bahrain@kempinski.com

A fish and eye dissection show will take place at the Bahrain Science Centre at 5.30pm.For more information, call 17686466.

The Battle of the Bands final will be held at Rocky’s Cafe in Ramee International Hotel. Entry is free with one free beverage. First place will win BD1,000, second place BD500, and third, BD250. The event is for those aged 18 and above only.For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/253318221462351/

A screening of the movie Salem Watany will be held at Bahrain Science Centre at 5.30pm. For more information, call 17686466.

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

The Bahrain Science Centre is holding debates every Saturday at 5.30pm. This week’s question is: Do Bahrainis have what it takes to be great inventors? For more information, call 17686466.

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

A Black & White Mega Party will take place at Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa in the Nakheel Ballroom. An international buffet and live music will be provided from The Xoul Show and Tej’ai Sullivan, pictured below, a Michael Jackson impersonator. Doors open at 8pm. It costs BD65 net inclusive of selected beverages.For more information, call 17636363 or email H6722@sofitel.com

K Hotel is celebrating the New Year in Arabian-style at the Kenza Lounge from 9pm to 2am. A set menu costing BD18++ per person includes live entertainment.For more information, call 17360000.

The Best Western plus The Olive Hotel in Juffair will be holding a New Year’s Eve Bollywood party featuring DJ Avi on the fourth-floor pool deck. A buffet and barbeque are provided. Tickets cost BD25 per couple and BD9 for children. For more information, call 17211133.

Baharat Restaurant in Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre will be holding a New Year Celebration at 9pm to 2am. A buffet with live cooking stations and shisha in a tent will be provided. Tickets cost BD49++ per person inclusive of one midnight celebratory toast or BD69 inclusive of an unlimited selection of drinks.For more information, call 17171000 or visit www.kempinski.com/bahrain

Corners Restaurant in The Dragon Hotel & Resort, Amwaj Islands is staging a Rock into 2013 Live event. The show is a tribute to Rod Stewart and doors open from 9.30pm onwards. Entry is BD20 for men and BD12 for women both with unlimited beverages. For more information, call 16031113.

The Mˆvenpick Hotel Bahrain will stage a New Year Eve Party with a Brazilian show troupe, A Taste of Brazil, for BD 55++ at the Flamingo Bar and Silk Restaurant and BD65++ at the Gallery. For more information, call 17460000.

Muju Restaurant & Lounge will be holding The Ibiza Reunion New Year’s Eve Party. Doors open at 8pm-2am featuring DJs Danny-O from Bora Bora Ibiza and Rob Clarke with vocalist/trumpeter Andy Lewis and Yves LeFranc on saxophone. Tickets costs BD20 for women and BD25 for men with two complimentary beverages. Tickets for tables cost BD30. For more information, call 36969168.

An indoor beach party will be held at Davy Crockett’s from 8pm-2am. Tickets costs BD25 for men and BD18 for women which includes unlimited selection of beverages and entry to the Kicks’ party in the same hotel, which will provide music from the 1960s to the present day. Tickets to the Kicks’ party costs the same. Early bird tickets for both parties cost BD20 for men and BD15 for women. For more information, call 39922583.

Club Warehouse in Al Safir Hotel, Juffair is holding a New Year’s Eve party from 9pm to 2am with Bollywood, Bhangra, R ‘n’ B and House hits featuring DJ Smita from India and supporting act DJ Ibbi. VIP reservations cost BD35 per person which includes beverages, canapÈs and party poppers. Those who dress as their favourite Bollywood star have the opportunity of winning a dinner voucher worth BD100. Prizes will also be given to the best dancer and best costume. For more information, call 39992260.

DJ Peekaboo and DJ Alex B will perform at Cocoon Lounge, Juffair Grand Hotel for a New Year celebration tonight. Presale tickets cost BD5 and are available at the lounge and the hotel’s reception. Entry costs BD7 on the night. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/CocoonBahrain or call 36923233.

Cafe Italia in Adliya will be hosting a New Year’s Eve party from 8.30pm. Guests can choose from indoor, upstairs and patio dining and must spend a minimum of BD35++ per person. A DJ will perform. For more information, call 17744774.

DJ Phat will perform at The Wranglers in Juffair Grand Hotel this New Year’s Eve with doors opening at 7pm. Tickets cost BD25 for men and BD10 for women which includes complimentary beverages. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ClubWranglerBahrain or call 39831380.

Senor Pacos in Adliya will be celebrating New Year’s Eve with a party featuring live entertainment and a four-course meal for BD38++ per person. For more information, call 17725873.

The Crowne Plaza Bahrain is holding a Hollywood Oscar themed night. Doors open at 8pm featuring a DJ. The dress code is themed or formal wear. Tickets cost BD70 per person which includes dinner and unlimited beverages. For more information, call 17531122.

Seef Mall is providing shoppers 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. Weekly draws are held every Sunday until January 6 in the West Wing for the duration of the campaign. For more information, visit www.seef.net

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 CafÈ, the Gingerbread House will be offering special cookie-decorating workshops for 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

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.

A Winter Wonderland chalet invites shoppers on Friday 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