Events listing

Today (November 25)
Al Riwaq Art Space’s first solo exhibition by Bahraini artist Nader Alabbasi entitled ‘Social Alzheimer’ opens at 7pm and runs until December 8.

The work, through the medium of paint, photography and mixed-media, explores the ways and means of a society that finds ease in forgetting.

For more information, visit http://www.alriwaqartspace.com or call 17717441.

Jewellery Arabia 2015 continues until Saturday at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre in Sanabis.

Tomorrow (November 26)
The Indian Club is staging a Tug-of-War competition, starting at 8pm, for teams of eight competing from 10-strong squads. Entry fee is BD10 per team with big cash prizes to play for. The winners will pull away with $300, runners-up $200, with third place securing $100.

“A Tug-of-War competition is always a great spectacle and a fun event for everyone involved, whether taking part or watching,” said the club’s general secretary Ashok Kumar T.S. “The last one we held, as part of the Onam celebrations, was very well attended and produced a great evening’s entertainment.

“I’m sure that this will be just as enjoyable, with, who knows, perhaps the added spice of a few ‘Onam scores’ being settled!”

For further details call 17253157.

The Calisthenics World Cup 2015 will take place at the Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa opens and continues for one more day. The event costs BD20 and tickets can be bought at calisthenicsworldcup.com or by calling 33430097.

Ticket holders will also get free entry to two after-party shows featuring DJ Andy Gates at Club Ibrida, Seef, and DJ Jackson in Club XS, Juffair.

The Bahrain Caledonian Society Awali Club’s annual St Andrew’s Ball will take place at the Bapco Club, Awali, from 7pm. Entry costs BD30, inclusive of a three-course dinner. The dress code is black tie, national dress or lounge suit.

For more information and tickets, call 39655049 or email alistairwoods@me.com

Friday (November 27)
The British School of Bahrain will be staging its annual International Family Fair at its campus in Hamala from 10am-3pm.

The event will feature stalls promoting the culture, cuisine and artistic diversity of its students, as well as an array of games, vendors and entertainment.

For more information, call 17610976.

The Royal Golf Club’s family-friendly Prego Restaurant has launched a new Friday Brunch from noon to 3pm designed-especially for children costing BD6.500. Parents are welcome to order from Prego’s a la carte menu. Call 17751263 to book a table.

Saturday (November 28)
The BSPCA Thrift Shop Festive Fayre will be held at the Thrift Shop, Abu Saiba, from 2pm-5pm. Designer clothing, accessories and shoes, Christmas gifts and lots more will be on sale. All proceeds go towards funding the charity’s animal welfare centre.

The Early Learners Nursery in Saar will stage a festive fair from 10am-1pm. There will be games, face-painting, henna, a nail salon, balloon twister, popcorn, candy floss and a variety of stalls. There will also be a raffle.

Entry is free for children and 500 fils for adults.

For more information, call 13613972.

World-renowned football trickster Tom Vegter will be performing in Bahrain today and tomorrow as he entertains fans with a series of tips and freestyle tricks.

He will perform at the Tekkers Football Academy event to be staged at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI) sporting facility during a two-day freestyle football camp.

For more information, email tekkersinfo@gmail.com or call 37709010.

The Bahrain Cancer Warriors and Cancer Crusaders are hosting a charity dinner at Mano’s Restaurant at the Rugby Club in Janabiya from 7.30pm.

All proceeds will go to charities sponsored by both organisations and tickets, available at reception, are priced at BD20 for members and BD22 for non-members.

The second monthly Bahrain Athletics time trial will take place at the National Stadium in Isa Town from 5.30pm. The competition will consist of Under 13s 60m and 800m, Under 15s and Under 17s 800m and 1500m, and 17+ 3000m. The Manama Singers will be staging its Christmas Around the World concert, directed by Leah Churchill, at the Movenpick Hotel Bahrain. There will be a matinee 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.

Sunday (November 29)
Stage performances of the children’s classic The Jungle Book will take place at the Bahrain Cultural Hall. The timings are: Today – 8.45am and 10.45am; Monday – 8.45am, 10.40am and 12.30pm; Tuesday – 8.45am, 10.40am and 12.30pm, finishing on Dec 2 – 10am and 4.30pm.

Tickets are available from havajava in Manazel and Alosra supermarkets. For more information, call 39616858.

Tuesday (December 1)
The Domain Hotel & Spa is hosting a ‘Share Your Awesomeness’ female-only event to celebrate Bahraini Women’s Day. The event will run from 7pm-9pm and will feature the sharing of stories and networking. The event costs BD10.

For more information, call 17590135.

Key figures from the global Islamic finance industry will be participating in the 22nd annual World Islamic Banking Conference (WIBC) 2015, taking place today until December 3 at the Gulf Hotel Bahrain.

Focusing on ‘New Realities, New Opportunities’, WIBC will host more than 1,200 leaders including bank governors, regulators, asset managers, policy makers and entrepreneurs.

For more information, visit www.wibc2015.com

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa’s Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place from 6pm in the hotel garden. A choir will perform traditional festive hymns.

The Westin City Centre Bahrain and Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre are lighting their Christmas tree from 6pm, with musical accompaniment from a children’s choir. There will also be the unveiling of the Christmas village, a visit from Santa and festive treats.