Events listing

Today (May 6)

Bahrain International Circuit is staging the latest edition of the Ebrahim K Kanoo Drag and Drift Night in Sakhir, where drag racers and drifters can take their own cars and motorbikes and push them to the limit in a safe and controlled environment.
 
Participants can either drag or drift for BD7 per event or do both for a single fee of BD10. There will also be the unique Dragster Xperience as part of the programme for BD40. Registration can take place on site from 5pm and the event will be held between 6pm-11pm. Those who would like to experience the drag or drift as a passenger can do so for BD4 and spectators can enjoy the show for BD2.

The Brownies & Guides of BGIFC Bahrain District will be holding a bake sale to raise money for the Disaster Relief Fund for Nepal at the Dilmun Club in Saar from 5pm-6.30pm.

Albareh Art Gallery in Adliya is featuring an exhibition titled Alphabets and Sculptures by two leading Bahraini artists, calligrapher Abdel Elah Al Arab and artist and sculptor Jamal Abdul Rahim, until May 27.

For more information, call 17717707 or visit www.albareh.com

La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art is showcasing a solo photography exhibition titled Encounters by Syrian-American photographer Sueraya Shaheen. The display will run until June 10.

Visit www.lafontaineartcentre.net for more information.

Bahrain National Museum is having a unique exhibition featuring period costumes from Italy entitled The Sicily of the Leopard in Piraino’s Collection. The exhibition runs until July 21.

Visit www.culture.gov.bh

Tomorrow (May 7)

The British Club’s Annual Spring Show will feature the UK’s top Neil Diamond tribute singer, Dominic Kaye. Tickets are priced from BD18, including a buffet dinner. Doors open 7.30pm.

For more information, contact reception on 17728245 or visit www.britishclubbahrain.com

Illusionist Javier Saba will perform for guests tonight at the Movenpick Hotel Bahrain in Muharraq at 7.45pm. He will also perform for guests attending the Thursday Night Out and Friday Brunch every weekend throughout May.

Call 17460000 for more details.

Hip hop artist OT Genasis will perform with Coco, who will release her new single at Ramee Grand Hotel Seef’s dance destination Ibrida.

For more information, call 36897378.

Friday (May 8)

The 5th annual Animania gaming convention in Bahrain takes place at the Bahrain International Circuit with doors opening at noon. It will feature competitions, tournaments and a market amongst other attractions. A concert at the end of the day will feature Two Akcenta, pictured above, a duo once part of one of Romania’s top boy bands, plus a performance by Bahrain’s heavy metal band Metaholic and a guest guitarist playing a selection of anime and gaming soundtracks. Tickets start from BD5 in advance and BD7 on the gate.

Visit www.animaniaevents.com for more details.

The Palm Association is hosting a fun-filled Spring Fair with stalls, games, food and refreshments. The event will take place from noon until 4pm at the Bahrain Rugby Football Club.

For more details, contact jo@thepalmassociation.com

Saturday (May 9)

Words BookstoreCafé in Budaiya will host the Kids BookClub Pick for children aged nine to12 at noon. The featured book is New York Times’ bestseller A Long Walk to Water, by Linda Sue Park. To sign up, email info@wordsbookstorecafe.com with a name and contact number.

Sunday (May 10)

FootGolf will be held at the Royal Golf Club every Sunday throughout May. This fast-growing sporting craze combines football and golf with players kicking a football into giant-sized cups on a golf course in as few shots as possible. The competitions kick off at 7pm and are open to all.

For more details and to sign up, call 17750777.

Monday (May 11)

Tenmou’s MENA Angel Investor Summit 2015, in strategic partnership with Bahrain Economic Development Board, is taking place today and tomorrow at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain.

Visit https://tenmou.me/menaangels.html for more details.

New fitness and leisure activities have been launched for both ladies and children at the Royal Golf Club’s Country Club on Monday nights.

For tiny tots there are now Baby Clay, Baby Sensory, Little Rhymes and Bricks for Kidz classes while older children can enjoy basketball, football, mixed martial arts, swimming classes and ballet. Ladies looking for ways to increase their strength, agility and overall wellness can sign up for new Hatha Yoga, Odaka Yoga, Kangoo Jump or Belly Dancing classes.

All classes are open to the public with prices starting from BD4 per class for members and BD5 per class for non-members. For more details, call 17750777.

Txoko Basque Lounge, at the Domain Bahrain Hotel, is hosting ‘Ocho Latidos’ dancing classes every Monday evening. There are salsa classes from 7pm-9pm and then social dances from 9pm onwards.

For more information, follow Ocho Latidos Classes on Facebook or call 38899249.

The Bahrain Writer’s Circle Monthly Meeting is taking place at Coral Bay. Call 39207624 for more details.

Tuesday (May 12)

The 2015 Gulf Property Show will kick off alongside the GulfBID construction expo and the Gulf Interiors exhibition at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre and will feature a boutique showcase of the area’s real estate and property development, as well as the construction and interior design involved with it. All three expos will run until May 14. Call 17299123 for more information.