Wednesday (April 18)
• Spring of Culture: Iraqi artist Jaber Alwan exhibition at Al Riwaq Gallery, 7pm.
His main medium of preference is oils although he has created a few canvases in acrylic. His style is surrealistic abstract portraits of the feminine nature.
• The 2nd Middle East International Beauty and Spa event “Beauty Arabia” 2007 opens at Bahrain International Exhibition Centre, 5pm-10pm. The event will feature the latest products in beauty, demonstrations, well-known and popular brand names. Entrance is free. Children under 14 will not be permitted.
• Tabasco Charlie’s (TC’s) at the Adhari Hotel will celebrate its 14th anniversary offering guests 50percent on food and beverages from 5pm-midnight. For more information contact John on 39815597.
• Spring of Culture: “Beyond Words” An exhibition by Iranian Calligraphy artist Golnaz Fathi at La Fontaine, Centre of Contemporary Art, 10am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. For more information call 17 230123.
• Spring of Culture: Ink from Calligraphy Exhibition at Beit Al Quran Museum. The largest Afghani calligraphy exhibition will feature over 30 artists with artwork from renowned figures of 16th century on display. For more information call 3 9625028.
• Soul, Jazz and R & B, catch the ‘EBONY’ South African duo vocalists Nokhula Sarioui ‘Thuli’ and Ian Malgarte (also keyboard player) at the Flamingo lounge, Moevenpick Hotel in Bahrain, from 9pm onwards.
• Cardio Resistance, Country Club, Budaiya, 8.30-9.30am. For more information call club on 17 593593.
• Swim Fit classes for the ladies (members and guests), Dilmun Club, 8.30am-9.30am and 9.30am-10.30am, Quiz Night, 8 pm.
Thursday (April 19)
• Beauty Arabia: The 2nd Middle East International Beauty and Spa event “Beauty Arabia” 2007 opens at Bahrain International Exhibition Centre. Ladies only morning: 10am-2pm and from 5pm-10pm for all. The event will feature the latest products in beauty, demonstrations and popular brand names. Entrance is free. Children under 14 will not be permitted.
• Spring of Culture: “Beyond Words” An exhibition by Iranian Calligraphy artist Golnaz Fathi at La Fontaine, Centre of Contemporary Art, 10am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. For more information call 17 230123.
• Spring of Culture: Iraqi artist Jaber Alwan exhibition at Al Riwaq Gallery, 7pm. His main medium of preference is oils although he has created a few canvases in acrylic. His style is surrealistic abstract portraits of the feminine nature.
• Soul, Jazz and R & B, catch the ‘EBONY’ South African duo vocalists Nokhula Sarioui ‘Thuli’ and Ian Malgarte (also keyboard player) at the Flamingo lounge, Moevenpick Hotel in Bahrain, from 9pm onwards.
• Cardio Resistance, Country Club, Budaiya, 4pm-5pm.
• Barbeque Night with entertainment starts at the Delmon Hotel’s poolside, from 7pm. The evening will feature games with prizes, live music and dancing. The evening cost BD4.5 per adult, children under six enter free and children under 12 half price. For reservation call 17 224000.
Friday (April 20)
• Beauty Arabia: The 2nd Middle East International Beauty and Spa event “Beauty Arabia” 2007 opens at Bahrain International Exhibition Centre, 2pm-10pm. The event will feature the latest products in beauty, demonstrations and popular brand names. Entrance is free. Children under 14 will not be permitted.
• Spring of Culture: “Beyond Words” An exhibition by Iranian Calligraphy artist Golnaz Fathi at La Fontaine, Centre of Contemporary Art, 10am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. For more information call 17 230123.
• Bud Music Live…the replacement for the Battle of the Bands music event will commence at Likwid, City Centre Hotel, Manama. The headline act for the night is Juliana Down, a four-piece alternative rock band. Doors open at 9pm. Entrance BD3.
• Spring of Culture: Iraqi artist Jaber Alwan exhibition at Al Riwaq Gallery, 7pm. His main medium of preference is oils although he has created a few canvases in acrylic. His style is surrealistic abstract portraits of the feminine nature.
• Filipino band ‘Up Close Personal’ will perform at the Fiddlers, Diplomat SAS Hotel, 4pm-7pm.
Saturday (April 21)
• Beauty Arabia: The 2nd Middle East International Beauty and Spa event “Beauty Arabia” 2007 opens at Bahrain International Exhibition Centre. Ladies only morning: 10am-2pm and from 5pm-10pm for all. The event will feature the latest products in beauty, demonstrations and popular brand names. Entrance is free. Children under 14 will not be permitted.
• Spring Fair: Shoppers can look forward to delightful treat during the Spring Fair which opens at the Bapco Club in Awali. The event organized by the American Women’s Association (AWA) will be open to members from 9am-10am and to the general public from 10am-2pm. More than 80 tables full of craft items will be available. There will also be henna painting and a bake shop. Entrance is BD1 per person. Children under the age of five accompanied by an adult can enter for free. Proceeds will go for charity. For more information, contact 39407053.
• Spring of Culture: Pharaoh Exhibition at Bahrain National Museum. For more information call 17 292977.
• Latin aerobics, Country Club in Budaiya, 8.30-9.30am. For more information call 17 593593.
• Spring of Culture: Iraqi artist Jaber Alwan exhibition at Al Riwaq Gallery, 7pm. His main medium of preference is oils although he has created a few canvases in acrylic. His style is surrealistic abstract portraits of the feminine nature.
• Social tennis at the Dilmun Club in Saar from 6pm. For more information call the club on 17 690926.
• Sway to the beat of Salsa, Mambo, Tango, Jive or Cha Cha Cha at the weekly dance nights at the Mercure hotel in Seef. The Latin nights start each session at 9pm featuring local dance figures Roberto and Marie. The hotel’s Casa deBaile is open to all. The cover charge is BD5 per person including one beverage. Dress is semi formal. For more information call 17 584400.
Sunday (April 22)
• Spring of Culture: Pharaoh Exhibition at Bahrain National Museum. For more information call 17 292977.
• Spring of Culture: Jaber Alwan Exhibition at Al Riwaq Art Gallery, 7pm. Alwan preferred medium for his paintings is oils although he has created a few canvasses in acrylic. His style is surrealistic abstract portraits of feminine nature.
• Soul, Jazz and R & B, catch the ‘EBONY’ South African duo vocalists Nokhula Sarioui ‘Thuli’ and Ian Malgarte (also keyboard player) at the Flamingo lounge, Moevenpick Hotel in Bahrain, from 9pm onwards.
• Spring of Culture: “Beyond Words” An exhibition by Iranian Calligraphy artist Golnaz Fathi at La Fontaine, Centre of Contemporary Art, 10am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. For more information call 17 230123.
• Latin Aerobics, Country Club in Budaiya, 4pm-5pm. For more information call 17 593593
• Quiz night: Put your brains to test at JJ’s Quiz from 9pm. Entry free with prizes to be won.
Monday (April 23)
• Soul, Jazz and R & B, catch the ‘EBONY’ South African duo vocalists Nokhula Sarioui ‘Thuli’ and Ian Malgarte (also keyboard player) at the Flamingo lounge, Moevenpick Hotel in Bahrain, from 9pm onwards.
• Cardio-Step, Country Club, Budaiya, 8.30-9.30am. For more information call 17 593593.
• Swim fit classes for ladies (members and guests) at Dilmun Club in Saar from 8.30am-9.30am and 9.30am-10.30am. BD2.5 per lesson or BD12.5 for six sessions. Call club on 17 690926 for more information.
• Karaoke: Warm up your vocal cords with Weekly Karaoke and watch this space for the return of Karaoke Idol, at JJ’s, 10pm onwards.
• Spring of Culture: “Beyond Words” An exhibition by Iranian Calligraphy artist Golnaz Fathi at La Fontaine, Centre of Contemporary Art, 10am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. For more information call 17 230123.
Tuesday (April 24)
• Cardio-Step, at Country Club, Budaiya, 4pm-5pm. For more information call 17 593593.
• Soul, Jazz and R & B, catch the ‘EBONY’ South African duo vocalists Nokhula Sarioui ‘Thuli’ and Ian Malgarte (also keyboard player) at the Flamingo lounge, Moevenpick Hotel in Bahrain, from 9pm onwards.
• Spring of Culture: “Beyond Words” An exhibition by Iranian Calligraphy artist Golnaz Fathi at La Fontaine, Centre of Contemporary Art, 10am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. For more information call 17 230123.