Leisure listing

The Gulf Industry Fair (GIF), a business-to-business industrial show, will take place until tomorrow at the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre.
For more information, visit www.gulfindustryfair.com

The opening of the 39th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition will take place at the Bahrain National Museum at 10am. The works of more than 60 Bahraini artists will be showcased. The exhibition will continue daily from 8am-8pm until February 16. For more information, visit www.moc.gov.bh/en/

A Mad Science Show will take place at the Bahrain Science Centre in Isa Town at 10.30am 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.

Finnish artist and photographer, Aila Asu, is holding her first solo art exhibition in Bahrain at the World Beat Fitness Centre and Café entitled The First Snow. The exhibition will run until January 31.  For more information, call 17612576.

An exhibition by Sigrid Gloerfelt from Sweden will take place at La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art. The exhibition will run daily until February 12.  For more information, visit www.lafontaineartcentre.net, email info@lafontaineartcentre.net or call 17230123.

The Chuckle Club featuring UK comedians Mitch Benn, Mark Dolan and Michael Fabbri will perform at the Regency Intercontinental Hotel today and tomorrow. Tickets cost BD15 and are available at Virgin Megastore in Bahrain City Centre. Doors open at 7.30pm and the show starts at 8pm.  For more information, email sales@punchlineme.com or call 36663509.

Lebanese artist Hussein Madi is showcasing his latest collection of sculptures and collages at Albareh Art Gallery in Adliya until February 15. For more information, call 17717707.

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. For more information, call 17171000 or email restaurant.bahrain@kempinski.com

The Bahrain Science Centre is holding a Minerals and Rocks workshop for children aged eight and above at 10.30am and a Static Electricity show at 5.30pm.
For more information,call 17686466.

A Breast Cancer: Early Detection and Cure tea and coffee talk, with guest speaker Salwa Fadhel, an education co-ordinator at the American Mission Hospital, will take place at the World Beat Fitness Centre and Café at 9.45am-11.30am. Entry costs BD2 for members and BD3 for non-members,snacks included.  For more information, call 17612576.

An art festival will take place at Al A’ali Shopping Complex until January 25 showing the cultures of Bahrain with more than 90 artists taking part.For more information, call 17007270 or 39323696.

KLUB 360 is celebrating its first anniversary with Defected in the House featuring DJ Simon Dunmore, the man behind Defected Records. Tickets cost BD10 for men and entry is free for women. Doors open at 8pm.
For more information, call 3360300 or visit www.klub360.com

BedRock club at Ramee California Hotel is hosting a Winter Graffiti Party from 8pm onwards. DJ Jett Suarez and DJ Sam Spinning will perform. Entry is free for women all night and costs BD5 for men after 11pm. For more information, call 36452547.

Corners Restaurant in the Dragon Hotel & Resort in Amwaj Islands is hosting its Karaoke Kings contest every Friday from 8pm onwards. For more information, call 16031113 or visit www.cornersamwaj.com

The Bahrain Science Centre in Isa Town is holding an Astro Lab workshop for children aged 11+ at 5pm. For more information,call 17686466.

The Bharathi Association is hosting a gala event at The Indian Club from 10am-3pm and again from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Entry is free. For more information, call 39404100 or 39447151.

Club Buffalo in Ramee California Hotel is hosting the Ultimate 70s and 80s Dance Party from 4pm onwards with DJ Goose. There will be a 20 per cent discount on all food and beverages. For more information, call 17826001.

Rigoletto, the famed Italian opera will perform at the Bahrain National Theatre at 8pm. Giuseppe Verdi’s timeless tale explores themes of love and revenge. Tickets are available at Virgin Megastore in Bahrain City Centre and cost between BD30-BD40. For more information, visit www.moc.gov.bh

Paulinne Delcour-Min will be giving an evening demonstration and talk on past life regression from 6.30pm-9.30pm at the Bahrain Wellness Centre in Janabiya. The workshop costs BD15 if booked in advance and BD20 on the night. For details call 39606712 or email julie@conscious-connections.com

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 Team Bahrain Event 2013 will be held at the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre at 10am until noon showcasing the economic impact strategies in the kingdom. It will focus on meetings, incentives, conferences and events industries. For more information, call 17558800.

A breastfeeding coffee morning event will take place at World Beat Fitness Centre and Café. Vicky Honar, an IBLCE Certified Lactation Consultant, will be present to answer questions about the subject from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Entry is free.For more information, call 17612576.

The grand opening of the Baharat Restaurant at Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre will take place at 8pm. A Spice Art Exhibition will also take place as part of the launch showcasing local artists’ work created using spices. The pieces will be auctioned off and the proceeds will go to charity.  For more information, call 17171111.