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October 28 - November 3, 2015
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On November 6, a ‘World Diabetes’ walkathon will take place at the Dohat Arad Park & Sanctuary in Muharraq from 4pm. This event is being organised by the Gulf Diabetes Specialist Centre.

Visit www.gulfdiabetes.com for more information.

BMMI Shops’ annual Hops Fest will feature a variety of beverages to sample at The Westin Bahrain City Centre’s hotel poolside on November 5 from 7pm till 11pm. Tickets are available at BMMI Shops in Mina Salman or online at www.bmmishops.com for BD15 each.

For more information, contact 17739280.

The Chuckle Club is returning in a fit of laughter in November, bringing another line-up of international comic talent to the kingdom with shows at The British Club on November 12 and the InterContinental Regency Bahrain on November 13.

The event will feature Aussie Ro Campbell, Carmen Lynch from the US and John Hastings from Canada. Tickets cost BD12 and can be purchased at amiando.com/chuckleclubnov2015 or from VirginMegastore.me

Landmark Group is organising the 2015 Beat Diabetes Walk at Dohat Arad Park on November 14. The three kilometre walkathon, aimed at raising awareness about diabetes on the island, will be organised on the same day as World Diabetes Day in co-operation with Bahrain Diabetic Association.

For details, visit www.beatdiabetes.me

The Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BSPCA) is staging a Fashion Show, entitled ‘The name is Bone.... James Bone’ in the Windsor Room of the British Club. It will take place from 7pm on November 19. Tickets, priced BD15, will include entry, a meal and refreshments. There will also be entertainment and a raffle. Tickets are available from the British Club, Thrift Shop and the animal welfare centre at Askar.

For details, contact 33121769.

Sports Speaker MENA is staging an evening with former England rugby captain and 2003 Rugby World Cup winner Martin Johnson at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa on November 20 from 7.30pm. Tickets cost BD30 and include dinner. The dress code is smart casual.

For details, contact 34516455.

The Manama Singers will be staging a ‘Christmas around the World’ concert, directed by Leah Churchill, at the Movenpick Hotel Bahrain on November 28. There will be a matinee for children at 4pm, with tickets costing BD5, and an evening concert at 7pm. Tickets for the later show are BD7 if bought from Alosra Supermarket, Words Bookstore Café, Bookcase or the hotel, or BD8 on the door.

For more information, follow Manama Singers on Facebook.

The FIA World Endurance Championship Six Hours of Bahrain endurance racing event will return to the Bahrain International Circuit on November 20 and 21.

For more information, visit www.bahraingp.com or call 17450000.

The American Women’s Association will be staging its Snowflake Craft Fair on November 21 at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa from 11am to 4pm, giving artists and designers a chance to feature their work. Tickets cost 500 fils and proceeds will be going to local charities.

For details, contact 39282488 or email craftfair@awabahrain.org

Mask Productions will be staging the hit musical, CATS, in Bahrain from December 10 to 15. Tickets are priced at BD7 and BD10.

For details, contact 39047734 or email catsinbahrain@gmail.com

Al Riwaq Art Space will launch its cultural project The Nest 2015/ Market 338 from December 10 to January 9, 2016.

This will be the fifth year the Adliya neighbourhood has been transformed into a live arts space with public installations, live music and a weekly marketplace.

The Nest is a local hotspot, offering live music performances, activities for children and workshops that reflect on current topics of contemporary design and its related disciplines. There will be a full programme of events lined up including a film series curated with the Sharjah Arts Foundation.

For more details, contact 17717441, email info@alriwaqartspace.com or visit www.alriwaqartspace.com







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