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Today (November 15)

Bahraini artist AbdulRasool Al-Ghayeb is staging his second art exhibition entitled ‘Expressing and Modelling in Sculpture’ at Hend Gallery in Muharraq. It runs until November 30. Entry is free.

For details, visit @rasool_alghayb on Instagram.

The Ministry of Culture Bahrain presents Limitless, a series of original, abstract impressionist paintings created by Bahraini artist Areej Rajab at The Art Centre, The National Museum.

The exhibition, which will be held until November 23, will feature two collections of work from Monday to Thursday, from 10am to 7pm. The first is a series of paintings that are intoxicatingly stained, layered and reworked. The second series is the artist’s latest work. Entry is free.

For details, email sophie@mestaria.com or visit www.mestaria.com

The Building Bridges Film Festival featuring 10 movies is being held at the Cultural Hall. Tickets start at BD15. The festival will run until today with documentaries and movies featuring mountain climbing, triathlons, car racing, graffiti artists and more.

For details on the festival, visit https://www.buildingbridgesfilmfest.com/

Crowne Plaza Bahrain is holding a steak night every Wednesday from 7pm at La Mosaique Restaurant.

For more details call 17531122.

The Swiss-Belhotel in Seef’s Swiss-Café offers a business lunch buffet from 12.30pm-3pm every day, except Friday. The price is BD8 including soft beverages, and features a wide selection of salads, cold appetisers, mains, fruits, cheeses and pastries.

For more details call 66310000.

Thursday (November 16)

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain and Bushido are hosting the first FashionTV Island Festival on the hotel’s private island. The event will feature models, DJs, live painters, a fashion show, fire jugglers and food created by chefs from the hotel and Bushido.

DJ Alex Guesta will be entertaining the crowd. The event, from 1pm to 1am, will be covered by the TV channel and tickets cost BD10 to BD40. 

For details, call 17580000.

The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel will be serving traditional Arabic dishes and cold mezzeh from 7.30pm-11.30pm for BD14++ per person.

For more information and to book online, visit https://bit.ly/SHEArabianNights or call 17533533.

The annual charity Poppy Ball will take place at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Bahrain. Tickets cost BD35, inclusive of welcome reception drinks, a buffet dinner and selected beverages.

The dress code is formal evening and cocktail dresses for ladies and black tie or national dress for men.

The ball starts at 7pm followed by dinner, a DJ and music from the Diraz Diraz Band.

Tickets can be purchased from the British Club reception in Umm Al Hassam, from The Bookcase in Budaiya, the Dilmun Club in Saar and the Bahrain Rugby Football Club in Janabiyah. Proceeds from the event will go to The Chelsea Pensioners Appeal, The Earl Haig Fund and The Mother and Child Welfare Society.

For details, contact the BBBF by emailing bbbfevents@batelco.com.bh or calling 17813488.

Trumpet player and jazz musician Paulo Fresu will be appearing at a free concert alongside Bebo Ferra on electric guitar, Paolino Dalla Porta on acoustic double bass and Stefano Bagnoli on drums at the Cultural Hall starting at 8pm.

The quartet was brought to the kingdom by the Italian embassy and GPIC. The minimum age for attendance is 11.

Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre will be hosting a seafood buffet from 6.30pm-11pm. The price is BD20net, inclusive of soft drinks, and BD34net, inclusive of a free flow of select beverages.

For more details call 17171000.

Crowne Plaza Bahrain is hosting a seafood night from 7pm at La Mosaique Restaurant.

For more details call 17531122.

Al Areen Palace & Spa is staging an Arabian Food Festival at its Saffron restaurant from 7.30pm to 11pm. There will be live cooking stations and a buffet. The festival is being held every Thursday and Friday and tickets are priced at BD12.

For details, contact 17845000.

Friday (November 17)

Celebrate the best of Asian culinary heritage at the Filipino Food Fiesta Brunch at Al Areen Palace & Spa’s Keizo restaurant from 12.30pm to 4.30pm, featuring classic dishes and special mocktails. There will be karaoke sessions to add fun to the night. Tickets cost BD12net with conditional discounts available.

For details, call 17845000.

Brave 9 - The Kingdom of Champions event will be held tonight at Khalifa Sports City Arena featuring MMA fighters from around the world.

For more details and ticket information, visit www.bravefights.com

Bollywood Steps invites performers to enter the Step Up! Dance Competition at the Cultural Hall. Dancer and choreographer Shakti Mohan will judge the event, with part of the proceeds donated to the Bahrain Cancer Society.

Shakti will also be appearing at the Bollywood Steps Studio the day before which will be open to a limited number of students.

For further details, contact 33458390.

Don’t miss the Elite Resort & Spa Muharraq’s Carnival Friday Brunch with music, merriment, sea views and pool fun all part of the package.

BD14++ for adults and free for children under six and BD22++ with selected beverages.

Call 17313333 for more details.

The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel is staging a new Pop-Up Brunch at Al Layali restaurant from 12.30pm to 3.30pm with live entertainment, a carvery, curry and chocolate area. It’s BD28net inclusive of soft drinks or BD34net inclusive of selected beverages.

Guests can book by calling 17533533 or visiting www.sheratonbahrain.com

Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre’s ‘Sweetest Brunch’ takes place 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-plus guests and receive a 20 per cent discount.

For more details call 17171000.

The Crowne Plaza Bahrain’s popular Absolutely Fabulous Friday Brunch from 12.30pm-4pm will take place at La Mosaique Restaurant and The Harvesters.

It’s priced BD31 net and BD8.750 net for children aged seven to 12.

Call 17531122 to book a table.

Saturday (November 18)

Al Haddad Motors is organising ‘The event of the year’ at their showroom in Tubli with a fun family day with market stalls and other attractions. The dealership will also be offering special deals on various Mercedes-Benz models and also introducing the all new E-Cabriolet. The event will run from 8am to 7pm and the offers will be valid until Monday.

Saar Mall along with the Embassy of Oman is hosting a ceremony to celebrate the Sultanate of Oman’s 47th National Day at 6pm. Diplomats and delegates from the Omani community and other societies have been invited to the event which will celebrate Omani culture with a souq-style market featuring various vendors and food outlets.

There will also be a cake-cutting ceremony and prizes to be won including airline tickets from Oman Air and Al Wasat Travel.

The annual AWA Snowflake Craft Fair 2017 will be held at the Diplomat Radisson Blu from 11am to 4pm featuring a variety of handicrafts, art work, goodies and other items for sale. Entry is 500 fils and children aged under five enter for free. Proceeds will go to local charities.

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

Soak up the stunning views from the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay’s 50th floor and feast on Asian delights like Korean Fried Chicken Bao Buns, Wok Fried Shrimp Dumplings and Brisket Wontons at the re Asian Cuisine by Wolfgang Puck’s Saturday brunch.

The price is BD19++ and BD37++ with selected beverages.

For reservations, call 17115046.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind brunch experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain’s Cantina Kahlo which includes selected Mexican beverages, authentic dishes, a taco station and sweet treats.

The price is BD35net per person including food and beverages, and BD20 net per person for food only. It takes place from 11am-3pm.

The Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa has launched its new Hangover Brunch every Saturday, from midday to 4pm in its Ruka restaurant on the 24th floor.

With an open menu to choose from, explore Asian delicacies such as sushi, maki rolls and Dim Sum. DJ Fab Witte will be providing entertainment throughout the day.

The cost is 18++ with soft drinks and BD25++ with selected beverages.

For more details call 17111999.

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. 

The hotel is also staging a Saturday brunch at Re/Asian Cuisine by Wolfgang Puck from 12.30-3.30pm.

For more details, call 17115000.

Cure your Saturday evening blues with a throwback to the 1980s at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain’s Primavera restaurant between 7pm-11pm. DJ Elena will be playing favourite old school tunes throughout the night while enjoying selected beverages prepared by creative mixologists. The price is BD10++.

For more details, call 17580000.

Indulge in a wide selection of dishes ranging from different dishes appealing to all tastes from around the world at the Crowne Plaza Bahrain’s International Theme Night at La Mosaique Restaurant. The price is BD14.550net.

Call 17531122 for more information.

Sunday (November 19)

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain is hosting a Thali Business Lunch every Sunday to Thursday from 12pm-3pm at Nirvana. The price is BD12++ per person.

For more details call 17580000.

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 Business Lunch at Waves Seafood Restaurant every Saturday to Thursday from 12pm-4pm. The price is BD8net per person for three courses. It is also hosting a Business Lunch at its La Mosaique Restaurant every Saturday to Thursday from 12.30pm-3pm. The price is BD8net for three courses or BD6net for two courses.

For more details call 17531122.

Monday (November 20)

Enjoy smooth Midweek Monday music at Coda Jazz Lounge in Adliya  with the sultry sounds of Dihann Moore & The SheGroovee Band while tasting bistro-style food.

For details, contact 34342828.

Tuesday (November 21)

Jewellery Arabia will be staged at the Bahrain International & Convention Centre until November 25 and entry is free. The exhibition will be open from 4pm to 10pm up to the 24th and from noon to 10pm on the last day.

For more information, visit www.jewelleryarabia.com

The Gulf Night Out is back featuring cuisines from the Gulf Hotel’s 10 fine dining outlets and live cooking stations, with live appearances from the hotel’s dancer from the Lebanese outlet, Zahle.     

The pool party also boasts a BBQ station with ‘smoky surprises’
from the grills.
Priced at BD19++, the buffet starts from 8pm.

For Reservation, please Call 17713000.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain hosts Ladies Night at its Thai Lounge every Tuesday from 7pm-11pm.

For more information, call 17586499.