Leisure Listing

Alicia Keys, a 14-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, actress and best-selling author will be performing her hits at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre on November 15. She will be making her way to the Gulf region as part of her ‘Set The World On Fire’ tour. Tickets start at AED295 (BD29.5) and fans can register at www.doneevents.com

Elite Resort and Spa in Muharraq presents Paelleras Night every Wednesday at the Al Noor Tent with a seafood buffet from 7.30pm. There will also be live entertainment. The buffet is priced at BD15 nett per person. For details, call 17360360.

A Mad Science Show takes place at the Bahrain Science Centre in Isa Town at 10.30am for those aged seven and above. The show will also take place tomorrow at 12.30pm. For more information, call 17686466 or visit www.bahrainsciencecentre.com

The Embassy of Pakistan is staging a concert by the ‘youngest rock band of Pakistan’ called The Others at its premises at 9pm.

Area 51 at Riviera Hotel in Juffair presents Turn Up every Thursday evening with music provided by DJ Riddler and DJ Trife. Doors open at 9pm. For details, call 33334138 or 66300525.

Elite Resort and Spa in Muharraq stages Thursday Night Grills every week at BD12 per person. For more information, call 17360360.

The Elite Resort and Spa in Muharraq presents Aqua Fiesta brunch by the pool at BD12 for adults and BD6 for kids under the age of 11. Aside from a buffet, there will be activities around the pool including traditional henna painting. Special games are organised for children too. For more information, call 17360360.

The Confederation of Indian Industry will hold the first Bahrain – India Economic Partnership Conference. It will be staged alongside the Bahrain India Exhibition from October 22-24 at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre. The theme of the conference is ‘Bahrain – India Economic Partnership: Springboard To Access Wider Markets’.

The event is being organised with the support of the Indian Embassy in Bahrain and will be held under the patronage Dr Hassan A. Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce.

Prominent business leaders from India are expected to attend. Bahraini entrepreneurs wishing to network with the visiting delegation are invited to participate in the exhibition and conference. For details, call 17502797.

Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre presents its newest DJ in Bizarre Lounge, Bahraini DJ Mysterioo Arif. He will play at the lounge every evening from 9pm to 2am, except on Sundays.

For details, call 17171441, email restaurants.bahrain@kempinski.com or visit www.kempinski.com/bahrain

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Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) will host an exciting Burnout Night this weekend. The event takes place on Friday and follows a series of successful similar events held during Ramadan.

Top performers will take home attractive prizes at the end of the night’s activities.

Competitors must go through scrutineering before they can participate. Entrants must have a rear-wheel-drive car and a valid road driving licence to be eligible. Participants and potential passengers must also wear a helmet, suitable footwear, meaning no sandals or slippers. Shorts are also not allowed as the legs must be covered.
Burnout Night takes place at car parks 5 and 6 at BIC.

The entry fee to participate in the event is BD5. Fans may enter a car as a passenger for a front-row seat to the action by paying BD2. Entry to spectators is completely free and all are welcome to attend. Entry to the VIP area is BD10 per car and allows access for up to four people per vehicle. For more information, call 17450000 or visit www.bahraingp.com

Comic book hero Spider-Man will be swooping into a Lulu Hypermarket near you from tomorrow. Marvel’s ultimate superhero will be appearing at the store’s Riffa branch on Thursday, Ramli Mall on Friday and Hidd on Saturday between 7pm and 10pm. Fans can ‘meet and greet’ Spider-Man, store chiefs said.

Batelco is sponsoring Al Ayam’s 20th Book Fair (Cultural Festival). The nine day event will take place at the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre from September 16 to 24. Several local and international publishers are scheduled to participate to display and sell a wide range of books in Arabic and English.

Muju Restaurant & Lounge welcome back South African keyboardist Jamelo and his new singing partner, vocalist Sariefa.

The duo will keep guests in Muju entertained with classical jazz and soul renditions whilst diners enjoy the restaurant’s international cuisine and sushi dishes.

The duo will also appear every Friday at the Muju Restaurant and Lounge’s Jazzy Brunch at the Dragon Hotel and Resort on Amwaj Islands. For details, call 16039800 or email rm@mujuamwaj.com

Albareh Art Gallery in Adliya will host an evening of reading by Lebanese writer Rania Zaghir for children aged six to 10 on September 3 from 5pm to 7pm. She will read a selection of stories from her picture books. For details, call 17717707 or art@albareh.com

Motivational speaker Shib Khera hosts a You Can Win Workshop on September 18 at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Residence and Spa. For details, call Sandipan Sarkar on 36048699, Nigel Viegas on 39986580 or 80001077.