Spring of culture

Qal’at Al Bahrain Through the Ages
What: An interactive art installation project.
When: Every day until April 30, from 8am-8pm
Where: Bahrain Fort
Berber Women of Morocco
What: A display of Moroccan and Berber culture, featuring clothes and jewellery.
When: Every day until April 15, from 8am-8pm
Where: Bahrain National Museum
Lobna Al Ameen Solo Exhibition
What: A collection of colourful painting and wood installations, based on life, nature and place.
When: Every day until March 31, from 10am-10pm
Where: Al Riwaq Art Space
Mohammed bin Faris
What: A lyrical voyage which tells the tale of a pearling diver’s life through song and ballads.
When: Every Thursday evening, from 8pm
Where: Mohammed bin Faris Music Hall
Global Warming
What: A multi-media exhibition by Saudi artist Faisal Samra.
When: Until April 26, open Saturdays to Thursdays from 8am-1pm and 4pm-7pm
Where: Memory of the Place – Bin Matar House
The Musician
What: An exhibition of acrylic portraits.
When: Until March 30, open Saturdays to Thursdays from 9am-1.30pm and 4pm-8pm
Where: Albareh Art Gallery
Encounters
What: A photography exhibition by artist Sueraya Shaheen showcasing portraits of popular Middle Eastern artists.
When: Friday until June 10, 9am-6.30pm
Where: La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art
The Magic Chicken
What: A slapstick performance of culinary chaos, accompanied by live music.
When: Tomorrow to Sunday, performances at 4pm and 6.30pm tomorrow and Sunday, and at 10.30am and 3.30pm on Friday and Saturday
Where: Salman Culture Centre
Book Launch: Urban Artisans of the Gulf
What: Similarities between hip-hop culture and the local art scene.
When: Saturday at 6pm
Where: Qal’at Al Bahrain Site Museum
Arab Economic Co-Operation in Light of the Arab Autumn
What: A talk about the current Arabian economy from Marwan Iskandar.
When: Monday at 8pm
Where: Abdullah Al-Zayed House for Bahraini Press Heritage
Bharati – The Show
What: A dance musical that portrays a mosaic of traditional and modern India.
When: March 27 & 28
Where: Arad Fort
Farid Al-Atrash 40 Years Later
What: A showcase of classic music and Egyptian tarab in memory of late singer Farid Al-Atrash.
When: April 9 at 8pm
Where: Cultural Hall
Joss Stone
What: The Grammy Award-winning soul singer performs.
When: April 10 at 8.30pm
Where: Arad Fort
Vantage
What: A reflection of eight female artists’ perspectives on their connections with Islam.
When: April 12 to May 7, open daily from 10am-10pm
Where: Al Riwaq Art Space