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: Qal’at al Bahrain (Bahrain Fort)

Mohammed bin Faris Band
What: A lyrical voyage which tells the tale of a pearl diver’s life through song and ballads.
When: Every Thursday evening, from 8pm
Where: Mohammed bin Faris Music Hall

Global Warming
What: A multimedia 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

Encounters
What: A photography exhibition by artist Sueraya Shaheen showcasing portraits of popular Middle Eastern artists.
When: Until June 10, 9am-6.30pm
Where: La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art

The Margins
What: Four artists join together to present their unique approaches to abstraction.
When: Until April 21, open Saturday to Thursday from 9am-1.30pm and 4pm-8pm
Where: Albareh Art Gallery

Fast Time in Palestine
What: Pamela J Olson, pictured above, presents stories from her memoir Fast Time in Palestine.
When: Tomorrow at 6pm
Where: La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art

Farid Al-Atrash - 40 Years Later
What: A showcase of classic music and Egyptian tarab in memory of late singer Farid Al-Atrash.
When: Tomorrow at 8pm
Where: Cultural Hall

Joss Stone
What: Grammy Award-winning UK soul singer Joss Stone, pictured below, performs.
When: Friday at 8.30pm
Where: Arad Fort

Vantage
What: A reflection of eight female artists’ perspectives on their connections with Islam.
When: Sunday to May 7, open daily from 10am-10pm
Where: Al Riwaq Art Space

The Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice
What: A collection of artefacts and archaeological findings.
When: Monday from 8pm
Where: Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Centre for Culture & Research

The Novel & The Change in Saudi Society
What: A discussion on Saudi society by writer and television presenter Badriya Al Bishr.
When: April 20 at 8pm
Where: Abdullah Al-Zayed House for Bahraini Press Heritage

Kalila Wa Dimna
What: An interactive exhibit that brings various fables to life.
When: April 23 to September 30, open daily from 8am-8pm
Where: Bahrain National Museum

A Novelist Certificate
What: A talk by Saud Al-Sanousi, a popular Kuwaiti writer and novelist.
When: April 27 at 8pm
Where: Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Centre for Culture & Research