Event listing

Today (April 20)
An exhibition by nine Bahrain-based artists, titled ‘Multiple Images’, will be held at Malja Bahrain in Amwaj Islands until April 30. It is open every day from 10am-1pm and 4pm-10pm except Sundays and Mondays

More than 30 artworks will be on display from artists Beverly West, Carie Sauze, Imtiaz Ahmad, Irina Averinos, Jacqueline de Freitas, Leane Marshall, Meriel Cooper-Wallace, Nadia Aljar and Yusra Ahmed.

For more information, contact 39625122 or email jmf_bah@hotmail.com

Al Riwaq Art Space is hosting a solo exhibition of Bahraini artist Ahmed Anan, named ‘Conceal and Reveal’.

The display aims to prove that while every individual tries to conceal their weaknesses, imperfections or what is taboo by law or collective tradition, that we often hide what is beautiful and valued by society.

The expo will run until May 1.

The Sheraton Hotel Bahrain has launched its new Golestan Restaurant menu, which features a fusion of classic Iranian- style dishes with contemporary elements. Guests can enjoy delicately-flavoured specialties and fresh oven-baked breads from 12.30pm-2.45pm for the lunch menu and 7.30pm-11.30pm for the dinner menu, open every day bar Sunday.

For reservations, call 17533533 or email golestan.bahrain@sheraton.com

Tomorrow (April 21)
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.

The Palm Association is hosting its 15th anniversary celebration ball from 7pm at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel. The theme will be ‘Arabian Nights’ and will feature a silent auction of original artwork and photographic prints by local artists and photographers, a DJ set from Damian D’Costa, as well as a raffle with a variety of prizes.

Tickets are BD45 inclusive of selected beverages. For more information, call 33418967 or email events@thepalmassociation.com

The Royal Golf Club’s World Beverage Tour is taking place, featuring an international BBQ and unlimited beverage stations from around the world.

Tickets cost BD24 net for members and BD28 net for non-members. To reserve a ticket, call 17751262.

Geant Hypermarket at Bahrain Mall is hosting a Birthday Bash Thursday Shopping Trolley competition today and on April 28. Customers are invited to guess the value of a shopping trolley full of goods, and the first four to guess correctly will win the contents.

A Youth Festival is being organised by Discover Islam at the Um Al Darda Auditorium in Zinj – next to the New Millennium School – and will feature American speaker Kamal el Mekki.

He will tackle the topic of ‘Being Different, Making a Difference’.

Audiences at the event, which will take place between 3.45pm-7.30pm will be divided into two age groups, 12-16 and 17 -20. While seniors will delve into activities like personality testing, skill analysis, meeting professionals and CV writing, juniors will have edutainment activities, team-building exercises and problem solving tasks.

There will be a gaming station, a henna artist, language centres and bookshop stalls too, along with contests offering free tickets to Gravity Indoor Skydiving.

Those interested can register online at https://goo.gl/3japWb, call 17537373 or e-mail info@discoverislam.net

Friday (April 22)
A Hidden Pictures Challenge will be held at the KP Centre in Sehla this weekend from 7pm-8pm tonight and 11am to noon tomorrow. The event is aimed at testing observation, concentration and participation skills in young learners.

Prizes are on offer for those who find the most hidden objects in the shortest time, while every registered person will receive a complimentary Hidden Pictures magazine as well as a concession voucher to shop at Kingdom Pride.

Entry costs BD2.500 and there is a maximum of 50 participants per session, so prior registration is required by calling 39797277 or 39667502 or emailing highlightsbahrain@highlights.com

Al Areen Palace & Spa continues to host its family-friendly Keizo Friday Brunch.

The cost is BD28++ with selected beverages and BD21++ with soft drinks from 12.30pm-4pm. There is also complimentary access to the pool and kid’s club. For more information, call 17845000.

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

Amwaj Marina is hosting a Palm Beach 1st anniversary celebration from 3pm. It will feature a line-up of DJs and other entertainment. For more information, call 33282727.

Saturday (April 23)
A charity football tournament will take place at the Bahrain Rugby Football Club in Janabiya. There will be competitions in the U10 and U14 age categories, as well as various other entertainment activities, T-shirt sales, a prize raffle and more.

Entry to all tournaments is free for guests, but donations will be accepted. All money raised will go to Nepal charities and the event is being run by volunteers.

Gulf International Bank (GIB) is marking World Earth Day by organising a Tree Planting Initiative which will take place at the new Sitra Corniche between 9am and 11am. It is open to all members of the public. GIB hopes it will become an annual event and the bank has already registered on behalf of Bahrain on the global campaign site www.earthday.org

Monday (April 25)
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 (April 26)br> Discover a carnivore’s dream at Le Méridien Bahrain City Centre’s Baharat Restaurant’s Butcher’s Night every Tuesday from 6.30pm to 11pm.

The Gulf Hotel Bahrain’s popular poolside event, The Gulf Night Out, is back and will take place every Tuesday night. Guests can enjoy a variety of cuisines from 10 fine dining outlets and live cooking stations, including a barbecue. The event also features live performances from local band Al Rayash, followed by a Lebanese belly-dancing performance usually featured at the hotel’s Zahle outlet.

The event is priced at BD19++ and the buffet starts from 8pm. For more information, call 17713000.

The gulfBID Annual Expo for Construction, the kingdom’s biggest showcase for building and construction, will take place until April 28 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre in Sanabis.