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Wednesday (Dec 5)¥ The Dilmun Amateur Dramatics Society is presenting its Christmas pantomime for this year - Dick Whittington at the Dilmun Club in Saar. The show begins at 7.30pm, tomorrow and the day after at 6.30pm. Tickets are priced at BD4 for adults and BD2 for children. For details contact the club at 17690926.
¥ Jazz Jam at cultural society 'Elham' member and artist Arthur D'Souza's residence. Musicians of all sorts are invited at the event. For details contact 39239308.
Thursday (Dec 6)
¥ World famous singer and Grammy nominee, Ustad Zakir Hussain and his ensemble are set to perform at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre's Hall 1. The show will also feature India's renowned musician, songwriter, classical vocalist - Shankar Mahadevan, mandolin player - U Srinivas and percussionist Sivamani. The show is being organised by Standard Chartered Bank Bahrain its fundraising efforts for its 'Seeing is Believing' campaign. The concert begins at 8pm. Tickets are priced at BD30 and BD20. For more information contact 17226775.
¥ 'Mr Pogi International' male pageant will feature Filipino artists Pops Fernandez, Erik Santos and K Brosas. Tickets are priced at BD3.500, are inclusive of buffet. Doors open at 7pm and show starts at 8.30pm. Those interested, and above the age of 16, can contact Albert Gayo on 39277920 or send details with a photograph to albertgayo@lycos.com.
¥ Level at the Mishal Hotel in Manama will host an all-new series, Audio: Nuground City Sounds that will contain a variety of music styles, native to different cities around the world, conveyed by international DJs representing the particular city. The debut event will be Audio.DXB, featuring Satyen (Ohm Records/Dubai) the founder of Ohm Records, the region's main source for anything electronic-music-related with the support of DJ Salah from Torque. Doors open at 10pm. Tickets are priced at BD7 for men and BD5 for ladies. For more information contact 36766627.
Friday (Dec 7)
¥ The Celtic Tenors are set to perform at the Upstairs Downstairs restaurant in Adliya. The group consists of Matthew Gilsenen, James Nelson and Daryl Simpson. Also performing on the night is guest soprano Donna Malone and music director Danny Sheridan will accompany the performers on piano. Tickets for the show, inclusive of dinner, are priced at BD35 and BD25. Doors open at 6pm, dinner will be served at 7pm and the concert will start at 9pm. For more information contact the restaurant on 17713093.
¥ Ohm Records of Dubai with Torque is hosting an event - Electric Motel at the Mishal Hotel venues, Level and Club Seven. Headlining the event will be Ibiza native Sebastian Gamboa (Ibiza/Spain) and Tribal Nova (Ohm Records/Dubai), supported by Bahrain-based DJ's, SalimŽ (Club Seven) and Salah (Torque). Doors open at 10pm. Tickets are priced at BD7 for men and BD5 for ladies. For details contact 36766627.
¥ The Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BSPCA) Charity Auction is being held at the Krumz in Adliya. Starts at 2pm. No entry fee. There will be a raffle draw and prizes to win. DJ Krazy Kevin will provide entertainment for the event. Auction items will include tickets for the Grand Prix, hotel meal vouchers, designer clothes and jewellery, beauty vouchers from hair salons and much more. For more details contact Nicky on 39811863.
Saturday (Dec 8)
¥ The Modern Knowledge Schools in Juffair is holding a carnival from 10am - 4pm featuring fun shows, games and prizes, a grand raffle, food and drinks as well as an 11IB fundraiser stand, chocolate fountain, anonymous gifts, traditional board games, henna and live performance by a local DJ. Tickets are priced at BD2 at the gate. For details contact 36615161.
The Dilmun Club in Saar is holding the Lasughter Factory comedy show at its premises. The show will feature Sugar Sammy, Marcus Birdman and Paul Sinha from the Comedy Store in London. The show begins at 9pm. Tickets are priced at BD12 for members and BD15 for guests (21 years and above only) and includes a buffet supper and welcome beverage. For details contact the club on 17690926 or 17692986.
¥ Kids Christmas Carnival at the Dilmun Club in Saar from 11.00am until 3 pm. The last Santa's Grotto slot will be from 2.00 pm until 2.45 pm. For details contact the club on 17690926 or 17692986.
¥ Lighting of the Christmas Tree and Gingerbread House at the Gulf Hotel in Adliya. Fun begins at 4pm with free-flowing hot chocolate and cookies followed by the Christmas Tree Lighting and carol signing by the resident hotel choir at 7:00pm. For details contact the hotel on 17713000.
Sunday (Dec 9)
¥ Language classes at the Berlitz Language Cente in Adliya. Languages on offer include English, Arabic, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Farsi, Japanese and Chinese. Timings are from 8am to 8pm. For details contact 17827847.
Monday (Dec 10)
¥ Renowned Syrian artist Nazir Nabaa will showcase his paintings at the Albareh Art Gallery in Adliya. Nazir studied painting in Cairo from 1959 to 1964 and then in Paris between 1971 and 1974. The exhibition will be held until December 20. For more details contact 17717707 or 39439595.
Tuesday (Dec 11)
Lebanese Food Festival at the Gulf Hotel in Adliya. Enjoy famous Lebanese singing and belly dancing or the world-renowned 'Dabke' troop at the hotel's popular Lebanese Restaurant, Zahle. Chef Hussein will offer a wide selection of Lebanese delicacies that provide the framework for the exotic cuisine recognised internationally as Arabic from various regions including the North and the Bekaa valley. For details contact 17713000.
'Countries of carnival' come alive at the Grand Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Bahrain in Manama on New Year's Eve where music, dance and great food will be the delights of the night. A Latino band and dancers are being flown in especially for the night. A range of selected beverages will be on offer and the chef will conjure up special New Year's Eve buffet delights. Doors open at 8pm and dinner will be served at 9pm. Dress code for the occasion is traditional black tie, evening dress or a Caribbean theme.
¥ Indian artist Asha Srinivas will highlight the traditional South Indian art-form of Tanjore paintings with her collection 'Alpana' at the Al Bareh CafŽ in Adliya on Friday from 10.30am to 10pm. For details contact 39221412.
