Events listing

The harvest festival of the south Indian state of Kerala and the visit of its folkloric King Mahabali is being marked by an on-going four-day celebration at the Indian Club. It features a traditional flower display contest ‘pookkala malsaram’ with prize money of $1,000 (BD377) on offer, a tug-of-war challenge and today will see the traditional dance contest Thiruvathirakali with another $1,000 on offer, as well as Onam games for the whole family. Tomorrow there will be a ‘ultsava parambu’ – a traditional Kerala village market with stalls of food, games and accessories. Well-known south Indian folk singer Pranavam Sasi and his team are being flown in for the occasion. The celebrations culminate on Friday in the Onasadhya (Onam feast) featuring a lunch served on a plantain leaf in traditional style with Kerala delicacies prepared and cooked at live stations by chefs flown-in from India. For details, call 39618225.

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 net per person. For details, call 17360360.

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

The Australian Association of Bahrain is staging its annual black-tie ball at 7.30pm at the Gulf Hotel. Tickets are BD35 for members and BD40 for non-members with entertainment from The Boxtones. For details, email gaylehumphreys@gmail.com

The Royal Golf Club will be holding several social events in the coming month. Today will see the club’s first Oktoberfest party, based on the traditional German celebrations seen all over Bavaria. The event will be held in the club’s Majlis function suite and tickets cost BD26 net for non-members, inclusive of a German menu, unlimited selected soft drinks and two German beverages.

On October 24 there will be a spooky ‘Costumes and Cocktails’ Halloween Party staged in the club’s Members’ Lounge. Guests will enjoy creepy canapés, ghastly cocktails, wild live music and prizes for the scariest costumes.Tickets cost BD20 net for non-members inclusive of live entertainment and two hours of canapé and cocktail service. The events are open to guests aged 18 and over. For details, contact 17750777 or email dining@theroyalgolfclub.com

Kicks celebrates its second birthday today at Hotel Diva in Juffair with the arrival of UK tribute show, the Kins Of Leon. Formed in 2008, the band plays a selection of hits from the Kings of Leon covering all their six albums. Tickets are BD8 per person including entrance and a complimentary drink and VIP packages are available upon request. For details, call 39922583.

Warbler’s is celebrating Oktoberfest today and tomorrow from 10pm onwards featuring selected beverages and Bavarian cuisine with a special performance from Soundphoria and Francis. For more information, call 17290600 or visit www.rameehotels.com

Bapco’s Dar Al Naft Museum is open to the public from 9am to 5pm by appointment. It is located at the foot of Jabal Al Dukan. Arrangements for visits are co-ordinated by Bapco’s public relations department. It exhibits rare historical items that tell the story of oil. For more information, visit www.bapco.net

The winner of the GulfWeekly Toploader competition was Matthew Wickham who correctly stated that the band’s hit single Dancing in the Moonlight was in the UK Top 40 for 53 weeks. He wins a pair of tickets to tonight’s show. For more details about the show at the Dilmun Club, call 17690926.
            
The Celtics Tenors band from Ireland will perform at Upstairs Downstairs restaurant this evening with doors opening at 6pm and the concert at 9.30pm. The event, sponsored by BMMI, is priced at BD20 inclusive of a light meal. Food will not be served after 9pm. There is an after party at the Zebra Lounge with a DJ and discounted prices on beverages. For more information, contact 17713093.

Smile Initiatives is staging a Childhood Cancer Awareness Campaign this month with a range of activities to participate in. Today at 5pm there will be a 3km Golden Shoes walkathon at the Prince Khalifa bin Salman Park in Hidd.
To register or for more details, visit www.bahfuture.org, www.smileofbahrain.org or call 33366877, 33306674 or 17725517.

The First Aid Box will be staging a first aid course for families, students, housemaids and nannies from 9am to noon in Layla Garden in Saar. The three-hour course, costing BD25, will cover Basic Life Support and CPR skills. Participants will receive a UK certificate. Stay an additional three-hours for BD15 to complete the full qualification from 1pm to 4pm.

Another first aid course will be held on October 19 from 9am to noon. The three-hour course, priced at BD25, will cover Basic Life Support and CPR skills. Participants will receive a UK certificate.  Stay for an additional three-hours for BD15 to complete the full qualification from 1pm to 4pm. For more information, contact Sarah at firstaidbox.bahrain@gmail.com or 39363622.
 
Al Riwaq Art Space hosts Emirati Artist Ammar Al Attar’s first solo exhibition in Bahrain with an open reception at 7pm. Al Riwaq Art Space is delighted to present Ammar’s Prayer Rooms series in Bahrain.  For more information, contact 17717441, email info@alriwaqartspace.com or visit www.alriwaqartspace.com

The Capital Club is staging a month-long art exhibition entitled ‘Life in Progress’ featuring the work of up-and-coming local artist Thajba Najeeb. The exhibition is at the club’s Skyline Lounge on the 51st floor in the East Tower of Bahrain Financial Harbour. Members and guests will have the opportunity to meet and greet the artist during the reception. For details, call 17100100 or Andrea Antal on 39713365.

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. They 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

Spend an evening with former football star Mr Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock at The Radisson Hotel, Bahrain on October 24 at 8.30pm. The evening will also include an auction for authenticated signed shirts of Lionel Messi, Christiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Robin Van Persie, Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher, Ryan Giggs, Didier Drogba (Chelsea shirt), Sir Geoff Hurst (1966 shirt), Jimmy Greaves (Tottenham FA Cup Shirt), Luis Saurez, Ian Wright and Tony Adams (Arsenal dual signed), plus signed team balls and a charity raffle. Dress code is smart casual and tickets are priced at BD25 including a gourmet dinner. For details, contact 34516455 or email sportsspeaker@outlook.com

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea and Spa is set to host its first beach party for Halloween on October 31. Entertaining the crowd will be Swiss DJ Oliver Shine along with two DJs from Bahrain.
 
The evening, priced at BD35, includes 10 beverages and food from the grill.

There is also a package available at BD150, which includes a luxury room, breakfast-for-two and entrance to the party with vouchers for 10 beverages. For details, call 17636363.

The Crowne Plaza Bahrain is holding an Eid lunch buffet on October 15 to 17 priced at BD11++ and a fabulous Eid brunch on October 18 priced at BD19.950++ inclusive of selected beverages.For more information, call 17360000.

Market 338, which features the work of local and regional designers, returns to Adliya on November 28 to December 14 with a special focus on Bahrain circa 1950. It will also offer live music performances, designer-talks and workshops. For details, contact 17717441 or email info@alriwaqartspace.com

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 more information, call 17171441 or email restaurants.bahrain@kempinski.com or visit www.kempinski.com/bahrain

The Royal Country Club has a wide range of fitness classes and activities for children this month including the new Little Rhymes section every Tuesday starting October 1 for those aged 18 months to three-and-a-half years. Classes will include storytelling, using instruments, singing, dancing, musical games, writing and colouring activities.

Handy Crafty classes for seven-10s are held every Wednesday starting October 2 consisting of handicraft lessons and activities combined with songs and rhymes. Bricks 4 Kidz takes place every Thursday afternoon starting October 3 with a class for three-to-fives and another for six-to-nines. This programme uses LEGO bricks to build models with exciting themes such as space, construction, animals and famous buildings. Each of the above programmes costs BD50 per child for 10 x 1-hour sessions.

Private music lessons for children will be available at the Club from October 4 onwards in association with Solar Productions. Choose from piano, voice, violin and guitar lessons. For more information or to sign your children up for these activities call 17750777.