Event listing

Today (March 9)
Al Riwaq Art Space is hosting the solo exhibition of Iraqi artist Ghassan Muhsin, entitled ‘Abstract Expressionism’. He uses gilded canvases and sensuous colour to produce decorated desert landscapes and sea images.

For more information, call 17717441 or email hadeel@alriwaqartspace.com

The Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre will host the 12th Middle East Geosciences Conference and Exhibition (GEO 2016) today and tomorrow.

More than 4,000 geoscientists and petroleum industry professionals from 50 countries will gather to debate and shape the future of the industry, build skills, network with peers and purchase products and services at the event.

Al Riwaq Art Space is featuring a group exhibition titled ‘Identity Borders’ until April 5. It examines the many transitions that have shaped the country in social and cultural contexts over the past decade, and showcases new and emerging artists that look ahead towards defining and assessing a new identity. The gallery is open from 10am-10pm daily.

Tomorrow (March 10)
The Crowne Wedding Show 2016 will take place at the Crowne Plaza Bahrain hotel in Manama today (10am-9pm) and tomorrow (3pm-9pm). See panel on Page 9.

The Bahrain Bay Kitchen restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is now hosting a Fisherman’s Night every Thursday from 7pm. It features an extensive seafood buffet from which guests can choose their own catch, as well as sushi and nigiri stations.

Entry is BD21++ excluding beverages. For reservations, call 17115500.

St Christopher’s Cathedral is hosting a ‘Melodies and Harmonies from East to West’ concert as part of a series of events celebrating 200 years of friendship and trade between Bahrain and the United Kingdom.

It will take place at 6pm and features Bahraini flautist Ahmed Al Ghanem, Nadia Lopchynska on piano and Iryna Ulrikh on cello. The British element of the programme will include two pieces by G.F. Handel – Sonato No 2 and Largo – and the trio will play two pieces composed by Al Ghanem – Samaee Ghanem, which was performed as a world premiere in St Christopher’s Cathedral in 2014, and Intedhar, performed in November last year in Tromso Cathedral, Norway, to great acclaim. Other pieces will be by composers as diverse as Dvorak, Faure, Massente, Gluck, Marhoon and Yamada.

Tickets are BD5 and accompanied children are welcome free.

‘Views’, an exhibition featuring the work of more than 50 local and international artists, including celebrated British artist Damien Hirst, pictured above, will open to the public today and run until March 16 at the Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa.

Friday (March 11)
Tony the Dogfather’s supporters are staging a fundraiser at the British Club from 7.30pm. The event will feature a one-time-only reunion of the expat band Revival, as well as a DJ, buffet dinner, dancing and raffle prizes. Tickets are available from the club reception and cost BD15.

The Royal Golf Club’s family-friendly Friday Brunch at Prego runs from noon to 3pm and is designed for children costing BD6.500. Parents are welcome to order from the restaurant’s a la carte menu. Call 17751263 to book a table.

The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel hosts its celebrated Chocoholic Brunch featuring international delicacies with a special focus on chocolate creations.

It is served from 1pm-4pm and features live entertainment, with art competitions and video games for children.

Entry is BD22 net inclusive of soft drinks, BD28 net inclusive of unlimited selected beverages and BD10 net for children. Guests can book by calling 17533533 or visiting www.sheratonbahrain.com

Al Areen Palace & Spa is launching its new Keizo Brunch every Friday, starting today. Enjoy the ambience of a grandiose and exquisitely-designed man-made island, as you savour a lavish brunch including Arabian, Western, Indian and Far East delicacies.

The cost is BD25++ with selected in-house beverages and BD19++ with soft beverages from 12.30pm-4pm. There is also complimentary access to the pool and kid’s club. For more information, call 17845000.

Sunday (March 13)
St Christopher’s Cathedral is hosting the first of its Living Room Dialogues at 7.30pm. Speaking will be Tim Woodward, the network manager of Bahrain Public Transport, on the theme of ‘Transforming Bahrain’s Public Transport System’.

Monday (March 14)
The Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay has launched its Fiesta Mexicana evenings every Monday at its Bahrain Bay Kitchen outlet from 7pm-11pm. It features a selection of traditional Mexican cuisine and beverages accompanied by music.

Guests can dine for BD18++. For reservations, call 17115500.

Tuesday (March 15)
The Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival will be coming to Bahrain today until March 19 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre. Mickey and Minnie Mouse will join Donald and Goofy, along with 25 of the world’s favourite characters, in what promises to be a fun-filled live theatre experience.

Tickets can be bought from https://tickets.virginmegastore.me/?event_id=3595 and various options are available. Bronze tickets are BD10, silver BD20, gold BD40 and VIP BD85.