Event listing

The inaugural iTECH Gulf 2014 will open its doors today and tomorrow, featuring debates and discussions on the latest regional trends, a line-up of prominent executive speakers, industry awards and a comprehensive exhibition. The event will be staged at the Gulf Convention Centre in Manama from 9am until 5pm.

Al Riwaq Art Space Bahrain is hosting ‘Searching for Ancient Arabia’, an initiative led by curator Robert Kluijvers. The project explores the absence of a historical narrative of Ancient Arabia in contemporary Arabian culture and national identity. The event will take place in Adliya until Friday.
For details, visit www.alriwaqartspace.com or call 17717441.

First Aid Box is holding an emergency first aid class for parents from 6.30pm to 9.30pm focusing on paediatric first aid and childhood illnesses. It covers basic life saving and first aid for babies and children
A UK nationally recognised certificate, valid for three years will be awarded on successful completion of the course.
The class costs BD40 per person.
For details, contact 39363622 or visit www.first-aidbox.com

Punchline Middle East is hosting three more Chuckle Club comedy nights today at the Capital Club, tomorrow at The British Club and on Friday at The Regency Hotel. The Chuckle Club will feature Owen O’Neil, Gavin Webster and Tom Allen. Doors open at 7.30pm and tickets cost BD15.
For details, email info@punchlineme.com
The Tree of Life Association will host its third Annual Charity Market, featuring the slogan ‘The Art of Giving’, for two consecutive days on today and tomorrow from 9am-9pm in the Country Mall in Budaiya. The event will bring together various non-governmental organisations, commercial businesses and Bahraini handicraft families.
For more details, contact Ali A Karim Bahar on 39466673.

Head down to the Royal Golf Club to enjoy the Links Friday Carvery Feast. The feast costs BD18 net per person with unlimited selected soft drinks or BD27 net per person with unlimited selected beverages. As it’s the second Friday of the month, children aged 12 and under can eat for free!
For details, contact 17751262.

The Muju Jazzy Brunch is held every Friday between midday and 5pm at the Dragon Resort and Hotel on Amwaj Islands. The Muju Jazzy Duo, Jamelo and Sariefa, will provide entertainment. There are also activities for children. The brunch offers unlimited beverages at BD25 per person. Children aged six to 12 pay half-price to dine. Discounts are available for advance and larger bookings.
For details, call 16039800 or email rm@mujuamwaj.com

Elite Seef Residence & Hotel has a Family Friday Brunch Buffet and unlimited soft beverages (soft drinks, canned juice and water). It runs from noon to 4pm and costs BD10 for adults and children’s rates vary according to height. There is free access to The Kids Club (arts and crafts, games, early learning activities).

The Royal Country Club gardens are hosting Family Movie Nights every Friday evening from 6pm. Catch all the latest films as well as older classics. Entry is free for club members, BD5 for adults and BD2.500 for under-14s.
For more information, contact 17750777.
The Ballare School of Performing Arts is staging its third annual dance show at the Cultural Hall, Manama. Four Seasons – A Colorful Production takes the audience on a seasonal journey through Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, whilst showcasing a variety of dance styles. There will be two showings at 1pm and 6pm.
For details, email hala@ballarestudio.com or call 17300021.

The Royal Golf Club’s new ‘All You Can Eat Buffet’ will be held every Saturday lunch time in 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 free. The buffet is available between noon and 3pm.
For details, call 17750777.
The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel and Spa is hosting its third annual Inter-Hotel Charity Cricket Tournament for charity. The opening ceremony takes place from 4.30pm.
For details, email deniz.hurter@ritzcarlton.com or call 36843010.

Five Hundred Year of Islamic Calligraphy - Masterpieces from SakıpSabancı Museum (Turkey) will continue through to April 13 at the Bahrain National Museum.
Souq Bab Al Bahrain will continue to offer local designers the chance to present their merchandise and products until Saturday at the gate of the old Manama souq.
There is a Cooking with Enkiru workshop at Qal’at al Bahrain Site Museum from 4.30pm to 6pm for children aged eight to 12.
The Chinese culture week which is organised in cooperation with the Chinese Embassy, will feature the Silk Road exhibition and will be held April 10 to 19.
Bait Alqous’s The Diving House will be opened on April 13. 
Educational workshops will be held for young talents to enhance their skills. They will be offered free of charge for people who sign up in advance and will feature international artists and bands such as the Very Hungry Caterpillar and the Chinese Aerobatic band.
Workshops will be offered in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, the Royal Charity Organisation and Arabian Gulf University, including a week-long sand painting workshop. 
For more details, visit www.springofculture.org

The Royal Golf Club is hosting its Easter Carvery Feast on Friday, April 18. It will feature a giant Easter bunny as well as a chocolate egg hunt for the kids in the Country Club gardens. Limited places are available.
For details, contact 17751262.

Elham Arts and MuseLand Records are presenting an exciting line-up of local, regional and international acts to perform at the inaugural two-day MuseLand Music Festival in Bahrain between April 18 and 19.
For more information, visit www.muselandfestival.com, follow @muselandrecords on twitter, or email muselandrecords@gmail.com
The Bahrain Science Centre and the Southern Governorate are presenting the educational movie Salem Watani at the Bahrain Science Centre, in Isa Town. This movie will be shown on a weekly basis.
For details, visit www.bahrainsciencecentre.com or contact 17686466.

Dates for the diary:
The 2014 Kingdom Shopping Festival will take place at the Marina Corniche in Al Fateh from 4pm-10pm on the weekends of April 25 and 26 and May 30 and 31. The festival is aimed at having an authentic family-orientated theme for all ages to enjoy and to support local talent and entrepreneurs in Bahrain.
For more details, contact Lovely Arahan on 17713716.

The 6th Annual Food and Hospitality Expo 2014 will be held at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre in Sanabis daily at 10am-7pm from April 15 to April 17. Entrance is free to members of the industry and public. The Expo will include talks from food industry experts, live cooking demos from local chefs, traditional Baharaini hospitality, daily prizes and free samples.
For more details, visit www.foodexpbh.com

The Amwaj Marina is organising an outdoor charitable event entitled Amwaj Marina Obstacles Challenge on May 30.
For details, 39132102 or email amwajmarinaobstacleschallenge@gmail.com

A break dancing competition will be staged at the Alumni Club in Adliya on May 2.
For details, email julie.tegho@bh.redbull.com

The British Club in Umm Al Hassam will host a ‘Mayday Madness’ evening on May 1. A seven-piece ‘Madness’, tribute band, from the UK will be performing at 7.30pm. Tickets priced BD23 for members and BD25 for guests include food served from a variety of cooking stations throughout the club.

The British Club will also stage its annual Birdman of Bahrain competition on May 16. Budding aviators will attempt to fly the length of the British Club Pool once again. The children’s competition will start at 2pm, followed by the adult competition. Proceeds will go to local charities and the Revival Band will perform once the competition is concluded.
For details, visit www.britishclubbahrain.com

The Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa, Sea and Spa is staging a ‘Songkran At Sofitel’ to celebrate Thailand’s New Year. It will feature a presentation of Thai culture, heritage and cuisine every day between April 23 and May 3 from 7pm-10pm.

The Dogfather Animal Rescue Centre is hosting a Barbeque and Open Day in Saar on April 18 from 12pm-4pm.
The Dogfather will also host an auction fundraiser at the Dilmun Club on May 1. Running from 7.30pm until close, tickets cost BD15 and can be bought from the saar venue’s reception. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Rob Philpot and MC Paul Fraser.
For more details, visit www.thedogfatherbahrain.com

The Bahrain Rugby Football Club is hosting the Kick for a Cause charity football tournament on Friday, April 18, from 9am to 2 pm.
For sponsorship and team participation/registration, contact 36289900 or email presidentrcm@gmail.com.

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce is presenting a Bahrain Printing Expo 2014 from April 28 - 30 at Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre, Sanabis. The show will explore the latest trends in the printing industry as well as showcase the production potential and capacity offered by the printing presses and paper/plastic production facilities in Bahrain.
For details, email kalzayani@moic.gov.bh or call 17568099.

The Bahrain Yacht Club is hosting its Annual Spring Regatta on April 25 and 26. As well as offering excitement for all sailing enthusiasts, there will be a wide variety of fun family activities, in addition to a beach barbecue as well as live music. The event runs from 9am until late.

The Amwaj Marina Obstacle Challenge charity event will be held on May 30 at Amwaj Marina. There is a 4km grueling obstacle course where participants will carry a 20kg weight over 70m in a 1m depth in the sea, crawl through mud, climb up and down inclined walls 5m’s high and through uneven terrain. Its BD15 per participant. The briefing session is on May 23 at Amwaj Marina at 3pm.
For details, contact Adnan Al Qassab on 39132102 and email adnan@adnanevents.com or visit www.mowatens.com/amoc.php