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Today (March 29)
The Where’s Baloo? art sale continues until tomorrow in the Central Atria of Bahrain Financial Harbour’s Harbour Gate.
It will take place between 10am-2pm, with chocolate Labrador Baloo, the star of a children’s book, appearing between 10am-midday.
There will be 21 original watercolour artworks by artist Sunanda Docherty, some prints and photographs of Baloo and limited edition prints to suit every budget.
All proceeds will go towards the RIA Centre in Adliya to support educational programmes for special needs children where Baloo works as a therapy dog.
Baloo will also be making an appearance at a special Adoption Day on Friday at the Tails clinic in Zinj from 4pm-7pm, featuring the story about Baloo, animal face painting, animal kid crafts, an adoption corner and a Tony the Dogfather sale stall.
With every adoption, there will be a free basic dog training session, free samples from Tails food, and a one-hour animal reiki session.
Popular Indonesian Chef Nugi, who was the opening star of Gulf Hotel Bahrain’s Fusions restaurant back in 2001, is returning this month as special ‘Guest Chef’, where he promises to recreate the magic of his original fusion menu and more.
Watch the video interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ryd_E_dWifA&t=13s
The Al Hawaj Holiday Shopping Bazaar is taking place at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre’s Hall 2A with special prices on popular perfumes, make-up, skincare products, watches, gift-sets, luggage and accessories until Saturday, from 9.30am-1.30pm and 4pm-10pm.
The first MEA FinTech forum will take place at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay today, featuring lading bankers, financial technology experts, regulators and industry representatives from the Middle East and Africa.
‘The Yard’ Food Festival is taking place at the Courtyard in Seef until April 8. It provides food lovers an opportunity to try a number of local Bahraini foods and enjoy fun-filled activities. On weekdays, timings are 11am-3pm, and 5pm-10pm, and on weekends from 5pm-11pm.
An interactive exhibition is being held at the Bahrain National Museum highlighting Bahraini-British relations. The exhibition runs until April 30.
Crowne Plaza Bahrain is staging a steak night every Wednesday from 7pm at La Mosaique Restaurant.
For more details call 17531122.
As part of the ongoing ‘Seasons of ART’ initiative, ART Rotana Amwaj Islands is hosting Mahmood Al Ansari, a digital artist and calligrapher. A selection of his artwork has gone up at the hotel and will be kept for public display until Friday.
Thursday (March 30)
The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain is staging a Thali Business Lunch every Sunday to Thursday from 12pm-3pm at Nirvana. The price is BD9++ per person.
The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain is offering customers a chance to celebrate special days at Cantina Kahlo with a complementary drink, chocolate cake and dedicated birthday song from its Mexican trio. A valid ID with date-of-birth is required.
For further details call 17586499.
Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre will be hosting a seafood buffet from 6.30pm-11pm. The price is BD20 net, inclusive of soft drinks, and BD34 net, inclusive of a free flow of select beverages.
Al Areen Palace & Spa has unveiled a new menu at its Saffron restaurant for lunch from 12pm-3pm on Thursdays and Fridays and dinner from 7pm-11pm, daily except for Tuesdays.
For more details call 17845000.
Crowne Plaza Bahrain is hosting a seafood night every Thursday from 7pm at La Mosaique Restaurant.
For more details call 17531122.
Friday (March 31)
Batelco is sponsoring the 2017 Batelco Challenge, a major day’s horseracing to be held on at the Rashid Equestrian & Horse Racing Club in Sakhir from 2pm-5pm. The featured races are the Batelco Group Cup and the Batelco Bahrain Cup. Entry is free to all.
The School of Speech and Dramatic Arts, supported by the Manama Theatre Company, is bringing The Gingerbread Man to the British Club of Bahrain from 11am. Tickets are BD3 and can be purchased from Reception.
The Bahrain’s Bay Kitchen at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is hosting a Friday Brunch from 12.30pm to 3.30pm with five food stations serving Arabic, Western, Indian, Japanese and Chinese delicacies. Priced BD37++ with selected beverages and BD27++ with soft drinks and juices.
CUT by Wolfgang will also be offering its CUT Brunch every Friday from 12.30pm-3.30pm. The price is BD29++ inclusive of soft drinks, BD39++ inclusive of select beverages and BD49++ inclusive of sparkling drinks.
For reservations call 17115044.
The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain is hosting a Friday Brunch from 12.30pm-4pm at La Med restaurant. The price is BD35++ per person inclusive of soft drinks and BD45++ per person inclusive of select beverages.
Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre will be hosting its ‘Sweetest Brunch’ from 12.30pm-4pm. The price is BD18++ inclusive of soft drinks or BD30++ inclusive of a free flow of select beverages. Book for 10+ people and receive a 20 per cent discount.
Crowne Plaza, Bahrain is hosting an Absolutely Fabulous Friday Brunch from 12.30pm at BD35 net per adult and BD12.750 net for children aged from seven to 12.
A ‘Brunch After-Party’ starts from 4pm at The Patio and entrance is free.
For more information call 17531122.
Royal Golf Club’s popular Jazzy Brunch takes place at Links restaurant every Friday from 12pm-4pm. The price is BD30 net per person inclusive of unlimited selected beverages and features a musical performance from Ahmed Al Qasim’s Jazz Experience.
It is also serving ‘Traditional Roasts with Trimmings’ every Friday and Saturday. The price is BD10 net per person. There is also a three-hour unlimited beverage package priced at BD15.
The Gulf Hotel Bahrain’s Mexican Festival is back today, and will run until April 10. Flying in from Mexico are the renowned Mexican folklore ballet Yolitzli Widen De La Laguna.
Saturday (April 1)
The Anghamm Brunch is now available every Saturday at the Tapas and La Mer restaurant at Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa. It costs BD25 net inclusive of soft drinks and BD29 net with selected beverages.
To reserve a table call 17636363.
The Manama Theatre Group is bringing over the Courtyard Playhouse Improv Theatre from Dubai to host an evening of improvisational comedy under the theme of ‘It’s a Knockout’.
It will take place from 8pm at the British Club of Bahrain. Entry is BD5 and for those aged 16 and above.
The Bahrain’s Bay Kitchen at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is staging a Saturday Brunch from 12.30pm to 3.30pm offering a wide selection of Arabic favourites such as Lamb Ouzi and cold mezzes, costing BD18++ excluding beverages.
Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay will be staging a CUT 3-Course Menu at CUT by Wolfgang Puck every Saturday-Tuesday in March from 7pm-11pm and Wednesday to Friday from 7pm-11.30pm. The price is BD29++ inclusive of soft drinks.
CUT by Wolfgang will additionally be offering CUT on the Hour, a three-course meal in 60 minutes every day from 12pm-3pm. The price is BD19++ per person.
For reservations call 17115044.
Sunday (April 2)
Crowne Plaza Bahrain is staging an FBI night every Sunday Night at The Harvesters & Terrace and Tracks Sports Bar from 9pm-1am. Drinks are 50 per cent off for employees of the food and beverage industry.
For more details call 17531122.
Crowne Plaza Bahrain is hosting a set menu Business Lunch at Waves Seafood Restaurant every Sunday to Thursday from 12pm-3pm. The price is BD8 net per person for two courses and BD10 NET for three courses.
For more details call 17531122.
Monday (April 3)
Crowne Plaza Bahrain stages a French Night every Monday at La Mosaique restaurant from 7pm. The price is BD14.441, not inclusive of drinks.
For more information call 17531122.
The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain is staging ‘Social Media Mondays’ at the Kahlo Club from 7pm-9.30pm. There is an a la carte menu and customers are eligible for one complimentary drink if they use the hashtag #catinakahlobh
ART Rotana is holding a Desi Dish Night at Choices restaurant, featuring a variety of aromatic curries. It takes place every Monday with buffet packages starting at BD15 net per person from 7pm-10.30pm.
For details, email fb.art@rotana.com or call 1600011.
