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Bahrain Noor El Ain will conclude its first year with the Amwaj Bazaar, to be held from March 5-7 at the Amwaj Lagoon in Amwaj Islands. The event will feature a night market, where local vendors will be selling their products and culinary creations, the Bahrain Noor El Ain ‘Shop and Win’ Grand Prize Draw and final winners’ presentation, and ‘Taste Tours’ for all three event days offering sampler plates from the Lagoon’s wide variety of cafes and restaurants.
Diana King, pictured above, will be performing live at Ibrida Lounge, Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, Seef, on March 5 from 9pm. Tickets cost BD15 if bought pre-sale, and BD20 on the door.
Saudi artist Faisal Samra is hosting an exhibition titled ‘Global Warming’ at the Bin Matar House in Muharraq. It will open on March 8 at 7pm and run until April 26. The Bin Matar House is open Saturday to Thursday, from 9am-1pm and 4pm-7pm.
The 19th Middle East Oil & Gas Show and Conference (MEOS 2015) will be held from March 8-11 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Sanabis. Over 8,000 oil and gas professionals will gather to debate and discuss this year’s conference theme: ‘Energy Beyond Limits Through Innovation & Collaboration’.
The next meeting of the Bahrain Writers’ Circle will be held on March 9 at 7.30pm at Coral Bay. For more information, call 39799370.
Syrian-American photographer Sueraya Shaheen is presenting an exhibition, called ‘Encounters’, at La Fontaine Art Centre, Manama, on March 12. It features a collection of 25 different portraits of artists working across the Middle East region.
For more information, call 17230123.
Boxing legend Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton, pictured below, will be presenting a talk about his career, his take on the world of boxing new and old and also his views on football and his beloved Manchester City, at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa on March 13 from 7.30pm.
The night will also include a comedy performance from the UK’s Peter McCole, a five-star gourmet dinner, live music from Bahrain band ‘The B Side’, a prize raffle giveaway and a boxing and football memorabilia auction.
Tickets cost BD30 and are available by calling 34516455 or emailing tickets@sportsspeakermena.com
The Chuckle Club Comedy Night is bringing another three shows to the kingdom next month, featuring comedians Andrew Ryan, Johnny Pemberton and Jojo Sutherland. The first will be at the Rugby Club, Janabiya, on March 18, with a show at the British Club, Um al Hassam, on March 19 and one at the InterContinental Regency Bahrain, Manama, on March 20.
Doors are at 7.30pm for the first two shows, and 3pm for the third show. Tickets cost BD15 for the first two shows, while the third will be BD30++ inclusive of brunch at the hotel. For further details, call the club on 17750777.
