Events Listing

Fiamma Restaurant at Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea and Spa is offering Italian food lovers a chance to learn how to make Italian dishes with Chef Stefano. This interactive cooking class features one-on-one time with the chef every first Saturday of the month from 10am to noon at BD18 net per person, inclusive of lunch and soft beverages. Classes are for six to 10 people.

Bahrain Science Centre is currently showcasing a scale model replica of the Al-Jazari’s ‘Elephant Water Clock’, manufactured by MTE Studios in the foyer area of the centre. The exhibit will remain there until the last week of January. The Centre is also promoting its weekly AstroLab workshops. It will also feature Sound of Music workshops to introduce people to the basic concepts and science behind sounds and music by using games and experiments.
For details, visit www.bahrainsciencecentre.com or call 17686466

The Shaikh Ebrahim Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Centre for Culture and Research is holding a Sleeping Beauty exhibition of installation and embroideries by artist Christine Khonji in Bin Matar House until January 4. The Bin Matar House is open Saturday to Thursday from 9am-1pm and 4pm-7pm.

The third Sunday of January will feature a Belgian mussel’s promotion with chef Paul Vanlacker’s recipes at the Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain. Start with a garden salad followed by a mussels priced at BD15++ per person.
The Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain also has a Swiss gourmet feast throughout January and February on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 7pm onward at Silks Restaurant.
On Mondays, the hotel serves a selection of traditional seafood dishes for BD18.200++ per person. The Seafood night plus is BD22.300++ per person.

Also, experience the Thursday night brunch at BD22++ per person.
For details, contact 17460000, email hotel.bahrain.fb@moevenpick.com  or visit www.moevenpick-hotels.com/bahrain

Yogalates, the latest fitness craze that combines Pilates exercises with the postures and breathing techniques of yoga, is coming to the Royal Country Club this month. Classes cost BD2 for members, BD4 for residents of Riffa Views and BD5 for visitors. For details, contact 17750777.

Innovation Explosion Master Class presents an opportunity to learn strategic business topics in-depth, directly from Alexander Blass, an internationally acclaimed American entrepreneur and innovator on January 9 at The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence and Spa. For details, contact 17744898 or email info@expressionsbahrain.com.

Enjoy a lunch buffet featuring an extensive array of international cuisine, while being entertained by resident band, Christian and Antonina at Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea and Spa’s Saraya Restaurant today from 12.30pm-3.30pm costing BD24 net per person inclusive of water, soft drinks and chilled juices.

In celebration of its third anniversary, artBahrain.org presents ‘In Dialogue’, an exhibition that brings together works of artists Rashid Al Khalifa, Modhir Ahmed, Walid Siti and Abdulrahim Sharif.

‘In Dialogue’ will run at The Waterline Gallery, Bahrain Financial Harbour, until January 25. The exhibition is open to the public from Sunday to Thursday, 10am-7pm and Friday and Saturday from midday to 6pm.

Celebrate the first day of the New Year with Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre, with an extended breakfast buffet in both Saveur and Baharat. For details, contact 17171000 or visit https://www.kempinski.com/bahrain

The Bahrain Rugby Football Club in Saar presents its legendary New Year’s Day Touch Rugby tournament and is open to all members and non-members alike. For details, contact sports.coordinator@bahrainrfc.com.

The three-day Bahrain Mall Bazaar will include more than 30 businesses showcasing their range of products. There will also be a kids activity corner where they can create their own pottery, enjoy face painting, hand tattoos and other activities. There will be an Arabic calligraphy corner showing men at work and giving quick lessons for others. It will be held today, tomorrow and on Friday from 10am-11pm. For details, contact 39332451.

The Muju Jazzy Brunch is held every Friday between midday and 5pm at the Dragon Resort & Hotel on Amwaj Island. The Muju Jazzy Duo, featuring South African musicians Jamelo and Sariefa, will provide entertainment. There are also activities for kids such as close-up magicians, balloon modellers, face painting and more. The brunch also offers unlimited beverages, all for BD25 per person. Children between six to 12 years pay half-price to dine. Discounts are available for advance and larger bookings. For more information, call 16039800 or email rm@mujuamwaj.com.

There is a brunch at Lemon Tree at Ramee Grand Hotel and Spa in Seef every Friday from noon to 4pm. There will be live cooking stations, hearty breakfasts, salads and a buffet for children. It costs BD18++ for adults with unlimited beverages and BD9++ for children including face painting and balloon twisters. For details, contact 17111999 or visit www.rameegranbahrain.com.

Starting today, diners can take advantage of the Royal Golf Club’s special offers. On the first Friday of each month, four adults get to enjoy the full carvery for the price of three and on the second Friday of each month, children aged 12 and under can eat for free. The third Friday of the month will feature a special beverage station while the fourth Friday is Russian week featuring caviar and beverage station. The Links Friday Carvery Feast costs BD18 net per person with unlimited selected soft drinks or BD27 net per person with unlimited selected beverages. For details, contact 17751262.

The Royal Golf Club’s new All You Can Eat Buffet will be held every Saturday lunch time in the Prego Italian Restaurant. It will include salads, pastas, pizzas and risottos as well as Italian desserts for BD12 net for adults (members discount applies) and BD5 net for children under the age of 12, inclusive of unlimited selected soft drinks. Children under the age of five eat for free. The buffet is available between midday and 3pm. For details, call the Club on 17750777.

Amwaj Marina is back for its fourth season with a number of stalls with businesses showcasing their range of products.

The BIC Dragster Xperience is the latest offering at ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’ in which clients get the chance to step into a state-of-the-art Top Fuel Dragster. For details, visit https://www.bahraingp.com/

Ustad Rahat Fateh ali Khan will perform for the first time in Bahrain on January 10 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre. For details, contact 33283939.

The GREAT British Week will be held from January 15-22 with a number of activities such as lunches, dinners and musical performances.

Three anchor activities comprise the programme of events organised by the British Embassy, the BBBF and the British Council. The first of these is the ‘Knowledge’ conference supported by Brunel and Ahlia universities. The event, which is open to the general public, will highlight the strong and longstanding relationship between Bahraini and British universities.

The historical link to fast moving technology, especially in Formula One, is the backdrop to the week’s second event, the ‘Advanced Engineering & Innovation’ conference to be held at the Bahrain International Circuit, and staged on the final day of the Bahrain International Airshow. The event, sponsored by the EDB will see more than 200 delegates and exhibitors participate with support coming from leading British companies such as Rolls Royce (Aero), BAE Systems and McLaren Automotive. Seminars featuring McLaren Automotive, McLaren Applied Technologies and Rolls Royce will encourage business-to-business and networking opportunities while exhibits from many leading technology companies will underpin the value of the event to the business community.

The final event of the week will be a celebration dinner showcasing other British exports; notably fashion and cooking. The week will be brought to an end with a montage of hit songs from Britain’s celebrated music history.

Al A’ali Shopping Complex is hosting an Art Fest from January 15 to 18 in association with Mind Storm Media which aims to bring together talent from across the country. Artists are invited to showcase their talent as well as sell their work in various disciplines such as painting, sculpting, fashion designing, music, photography, calligraphy, pottery and so on. The Art Fest also aims to raise funds through the sale of art by the various artists and donate up to 20 per cent of the proceeds to various charitable causes. Workshops in painting, ceramics, photography and calligraphy will also be held. For details, visit https://www.alaaliartfest.com/ .

The 2014 Autumn Fair will be staged at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre from January 21-29.

A photographic exhibition of dramatic imagery and intimate moment’s exhibition, called Inside India, will be held at the Bin Mattar House in Muharraq on January 21 at 7pm. The images are by four Bahrain-based photographers including Haya AlKhalifa, Rasha Yousif, Saji Antony and Stephanie Ravel. It will run until February 20. The exhibition will coincide with India’s National Day celebrations. Opening times are Saturday to Thursday from 9am-1pm and 4-7pm.

Punchline Media is staging another Chuckle Club featuring comedians Adam Bloom, Silky and James Acaster on January 29 at 8.30pm at the Bahrain Rugby Football Club, on January 30 at 8.30pm at The British Club and on January 31 at The Regency Hotel at 8pm. Doors open at 7.30pm and tickets are BD15. For details, contact 36663509 or email info@punchlineme.com