A Static Electricity show will take place at the Bahrain Science Centre at 10.30am for children aged eight and above.
For more information, call 17686466 or visit www.bahrainsciencecentre.com
An art exhibition entitled Karibu Tanzania by artist Lena Dajani will take place at the World Beat Fitness Centre & Cafe. The exhibition will run until March 28.
For more information, call 17611371.
An art exhibition entitled Nostalgia to the Past by Kamal Alsous is taking place at the Bahrain Arts Society until tomorrow from 9am-1pm and again from 4pm-8pm. For more information, call 17590551 or 17590562.
The Education & Training International Exhibition takes place at the Bahrain International Exhibition Convention Centre until tomorrow.
For more information, visit www.edutexme.com
Ella Prakash is exhibiting her latest art collection entitled Beyond Boundaries until March 28 at Ella Art Gallery from 9am-7.30pm. Ten per cent of the sale proceedings will be donated to Children & Mothers Welfare Society. For more information, call 17292815 or email info@ellagallery.com
Cucina Italiana’s monthly cooking class will take place at 4pm -5.30pm. The class costs BD10 which includes two dishes and a complimentary drink. For more information, call 17001317 or visit www.cucinaitaliana.com.bh
The University College of Bahrain in Saar is celebrating Technology Week until tomorrow featuring a number of activities including adoption of Google Apps and training for new IT solutions.
For details, call 17790828.
A Mad Science Show will take place at the Bahrain Science Centre at 10.30am for children aged from seven followed by an Astrolab workshop at 5pm for those aged 11and above.
For more information, call 17686466 or visit www.bahrainsciencecentre.com
Ritmo De Cuba Bahrain is organising a Baile Latino salsa event featuring salsa instructor Ethan Wagner from the US at Kenza Restaurant in the K Hotel, Juffair. A full pass costs BD10 which includes access to two workshops and the party and BD5 for the party pass.
For more information, call 39755503.
May Alqasim and Abraham Matthew will perform at Deja Vu Restaurant & Lounge from 9pm.
For more information, call 173657770.
A Mad Science Show will take place at 4pm at the Bahrain Science Centre for children aged seven and above followed by a Desert Plants workshop at 5pm for those aged nine and over. For more information, call 17686466 or visit www.bahrainsciencecentre.com
Al Basta Market takes place every Friday from 3pm – 8pm and Saturday from 8am-8pm at Riffa Palms in Riffa Views until May 25.
The Dragon Hotel in Amwaj Islands is hosting a Summer Opening Party featuring Robin S, singer of UK number one smash hit ‘Show Me Love’.
DJ Kiwi, Sami Dee, Damian D’Costa and Franky Flowerz will also perform.
Pre-sale tickets cost BD10 and BD15 at the gate, plus party deals.
For more information, call 36151234.
A technical course designed to teach the fundamentals of report writing will take place at the Bahrain Engineering Society until March 27. For more information, call 17727100.
An adult fitness class will take place at SPARTA, the sports and arts academy of St. Christopher’s School. The class is from 8.10am to 9.10am every Monday and Wednesday until March 27.
It costs BD55 for 10 sessions, BD48 for eight sessions, BD42 for six and BD8 to pay as you go.
For more information, call 17598475 or 39974654.
A Family Day Dinner organised by the Tree of Life Charity Society will take place at the Four Seasons Hall in Adhari Park at 8pm.
Entry costs BD8 and visitors have the chance to win prizes.
This is a women and children only event.
For more information, call 38849931 or 38849930.
The Bahrain Institute of Hospital & Retail introduces the US’ number one success coach Jack Canfield on April 3 at the Gulf Convention Centre at Gulf Hotel.
As the originator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, he’s taught his modernised formulas for success and personal fulfillment, and is a widely recognised leader in peak performance strategies. The event is from 8am-5pm and costs BD300 per person. Tamkeen pays 20 per cent towards Bahraini nationals.
For details, call 36048699 or 39986580.
The 4th Bahrain Boat Show International will take place at Amwaj Marina, at Amwaj Islands from March 28-30 from 3pm-10pm each day.
Entertainment and activities for all ages will also be featured.
Tickets cost BD10 for silver and BD20 for gold. Admission is free for children five years and under.
For more information, visit www.bahrainboatshow.com
Bahrain’s biggest water theme park, Lost Paradise of Dilmun (LPOD) has opened its doors with a line-up of new games to entertain guests.
LPOD has added non-water based games including a bungee trampoline ride, Rodeo Bull challenge and a fun football interactive game.The water park also brings a new array of delicious food choices with grills, burgers, salads, mini-snack stations as well as Chinese fast food. There are also 12 private cabanas for rental located in primary areas of the waterpark, a variety of lockers, towels and all sorts of items are available at its Souq. Three international entertainment shows are also lined up to perform this season. Entry costs BD16 for guests over 1.2 metres in height and BD7 for those under.
For more information, visit www.lpodwaterpark.com
MORE than 20 major buildings in Bahrain will be switching off their external lights for an hour on Saturday as part of The Supreme Council for the Environment’s backing of a global green initiative.
Families are also urged to switch off all lights in their homes except in the room they choose to gather in from 8.30pm to 9.30pm.
Those participating in the annual Earth Hour, launched by the World Wildlife Foundation in 2007, include Al Fateh Grand Mosque, Isa Cultural Centre, Electricity & Water Authority, Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Urban Planning, Ministry of Housing, Ministry of Finance, Central Bank of Bahrain, Bahrain National Charter Monument, University of Bahrain, Bahrain International Circuit, World Trade Centre towers, Moda Mall, Sheraton, Bahrain Financial Harbour towers and mall, Almoayyed Tower, Chamber of Commerce Building, Gulf International Bank, Bahrain City Centre, Kempinski Grand & Ixir hotels, Seef Mall, Fraser Suites and the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Residence and Spa.
Coca-Cola Bahrain will also switch off non-essential lights including those in the syrup room and some raw material storage areas.
Selma Dabbagh, the author who ditched the drafts of her novel in a waste bin on Budaiya Highway following bitter rejections from publishing houses only for the work to be snatched up and become a soaring success, will be back in Bahrain to help aspiring writers.
She will be holding a creative writing workshop at Words Bookstore Café in Palm Square, across the road from the bin, on Wednesday, March 27 from 7pm to 8.30pm.
Selma’s novel Out of It – a traumatic tale about young Palestinians – was published by Bloomsbury in 2011 and she enjoyed a successful talk and book signing at Words last April.
Co-owner Rana Aljalahma said: “We are thrilled that Selma is coming back to visit and really excited about the prospect of holding a writing workshop.
“There is a huge circle of very talented writers in Bahrain, and it would be a great opportunity to exchange ideas and get some tips from Selma on how to hone their writing skills and get their work published!
The workshop will cost BD10 and will be limited to a maximum of 15 people. Email wordsbookstorecafe@gmail.com for more details.
A Save the Children charity tournament organised by Arsenal Soccer Schools in partnership with Arsenal Football Club will take place on Saturday at Soccer City in Janabiya. Those interested in participating must be born in 2002, 2003 or 2004. It costs BD5 per player and BD3 for Arsenal Soccer School students.
Call 17561615 for details.
Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba troupe is back in Bahrain with its premiere dance musical Amigas. Featuring the fictional story of divas Mercedes, Caridad and Regla, the group tells the story of how and why they separated when audiences loved them most. The company’s performances combine elements of flamenco, ballet and contemporary dance with Spanish and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba will perform at the Cultural Hall tomorrow and Friday. Entry is free.
From Cuba, the Ballet Revolución show combines a fusion of ballet, contemporary dance and hip-hop, against a blend of sounds meshed with Cuban classics, Latin American and R&B hits.
The show takes place on March 29 and 30 at Arad Fort at 8.30pm. Tickets will cost BD10, BD15 and BD20.
Melody Gardot is a Grammy-nominated American singer, writer and musician. She created a blend of jazz-infused music over the past decade, catching the eye of major record labels with the 2008 release of her album Worrisome Heart. Melody’s performance will take place at Arad Fort at 8.30pm on Saturday. Tickets cost BD10, BD15 and BD20.
The Mahler Chamber Orchestra created its own ensemble pursuing a vision of an independent international orchestra.
The show will take place on March 27 at 7.45pm at the Bahrain National Theatre. Tickets cost BD20, BD30 and BD40.
Yanni is a popular Greek pianist, keyboardist, composer and music producer. He blends jazz, classical, soft rock and world music to create predominantly instrumental works.
Yanni will perform on April 2 at the Bahrain National Theatre.
Tickets have sold out.
Kadim Al Sahir has been dubbed the ‘Caesar of Arabic Song’ and ‘Iraq’s Ambassador to the world’. Throughout his 30-year career, he has sold over 100 million albums and performed live to millions across the globe. He will perform on April 6 at Arad Fort.
Tickets cost BD20, BD25 and BD35.
Interactive Musical Atelier will perform at the Salman Culture Centre on Friday and Saturday at 11am and 4pm. This Italian musical theatre group combines visual, emotional and immersive theatre. The audience will also be invited to touch and explore the interactive scene. Entry is free but reservations must be made in advance by calling 39999521.
Artist Leadership programmes will take place all day at Albareh Art Gallery until April 10. Entry is free.
BAB Market, an outdoor festival at Bab Al Bahrain and Manama Souq will take place until March 30 from 4pm to 10pm everyday. Entry is free.
A photography exhibition entitled Within the Shadows by Ghada Khunji will take place until Saturday at Bin Matar House in Muharraq. Entry is free.
An art exhibition by Himat Mohammed Ali will take place from Sunday until March 26 at Al Riwaq Art Space. Entry is free.
Bechara El Bon will lead an Arabic lecture on the experience of an Arab journalist in foreign media organisations on Monday at 8pm in Al Zayed House. Entry is free.
A theatre performance for children aged two to six by Paperbelle will take place at the Art Centre on March 26-28 at 10am and 4pm. Entry is free.
Alwan 338 exhibition will day place daily until Friday in Adliya Block 338. Entry is free.
A lecture about secularism in today’s world by Tunisian Raja Bin Salama will take place at 8pm on April 1 at the Shaikh Ebrahim Centre for Culture and Research. Entry is free.
Travel writer Tim Mackintosh-Smith will share tips on how to write a good travel book on April 4 at La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art at 7pm. Tickets cost BD20 and can be purchased at the centre.
An exhibition entitled Imagine, Fictional Architecture and the Liberation of Ideas will take place from April 7-27 at the Bin Matar House from 9am-1pm and again from 4pm-7pm. Entry is free.
Poet Najib Khaddari will recite his poetry at the House of Poetry on April 8 at 8pm. Entry is free.
An art exhibition by Lebanese artist Fatima El Hajj will take place from April 9-30 at Albareh Art Gallery. Entry is free.
Jordanian musician Farah Siraj will perform on April 12 at 8pm at the Cultural Hall. Entry is free.
A lecture on the price to pay, lessons for tomorrow and clashes of ignorance in the Mediterranean by Morrocoan Andre Azoulay will take place at the Shaikh Ebrahim Centre for Culture and Research on April 15 at 8pm. Entry is free.
An exhibition by architects Thomas Modeen and Maysam Alnasser as well as calligrapher Akar will take place from April 20 - May 20 at La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art. Entry is free.
A lecture focusing on media by Ghassan Hajjar will take place Al Zayed House at 8pm on April 22. Entry is free.
l For more information on tickets and events, call the Festival’s hotline on 39900630 or visit www.springofculture.org
