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Thursday (Nov 20) Bahrain's Irish community is hosting the annual 'Bahrain Irish Festival 2008' from today until Saturday at the JJ's Irish Restaurant in Adliya. It will feature a ballad session by Decland and Fermanagh, also known as 'Pure Irish Craic'. The event starts at 9pm. For details visit www.bahrainirishsociety.com.

Level at the Mishal Hotel in Hoora will host the 'I Love Techno' event featuring hi-tech-soul DJ Jim Masters.

For details contact Nina on 39649590.

Friday (Nov 21)

Tollywood Star Night will be held at The Indian School Bahrain grounds. The event is held as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Telugu Kala Samiti.

It will feature Indian artists such as actress Ramya Sri, singer Usha Rani and mimicry artist Satyanarayana. Tickets are BD1.500 and BD3 for single entry. For details contact Vijaya Rama Raju on 39275400 or sponsorship committee chairman P V Subramanyam on 39421055.

The Riffa Views Bahrain Rugby Football Club is hosting the Etihad Gaelic Games from 10am to 5pm. A special kids' Gaelic Games exhibition match will also be played at the same venue. Irish bands from five countries including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Ireland alongside Bahrain will entertain the crowds with traditional Irish music as well as pop and rock songs. The event will also offer traditional Irish food. For details visit www.bahrainirishsociety.com.

The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa is hosting a Sensational Seasonal Brunch. It will include a wide array of displays with local and international dishes, live cooking stations including roasted prime rib with wild mushroom and black truffle sauce, a seafood and oyster counter, sushi bar with traditional condiments, assorted French cheese as well as a chocolate fountain and a waffle, crepes and pancake station.

The brunch is on offer from 12 noon to 4pm in the Villa Gazebo, next to the beachfront villas, and is priced at BD30++ per person.

For details contact 17586499.

The Indian Ladies (ILA) is hosting the Workers Welfare Day at the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam's Diamond Jubilee Hall in Segaiya. The event titled 'Amidst Sharing_Hum Saath Saath Hai' will welcome nearly 2,000 workers from various labour camps of Bahrain. The evening will feature cultural and talent programmes alongside dinner. Members, individuals and corporate contributions in cash or kind are welcome.

For details contact 39134027.

Award-winning Indian classical singer Sudha Raghunathan will perform at the Bahrain Society of Engineers (BSE) hall in Juffair.

She will be accompanied by violinist Embar S Kannan who has been a part of renowned maestro IIlayaraja's orchestra since 1991 and mridangam player Skanda Subramaniam who has performed with leading musicians in India and abroad since 1986. Entry is free. The event is organised by the Indian Fine Arts Society (IFAS) and will take place at 7.30pm. For details contact 39617094 and 39468637.

The Palm Association is hosting a charity auction and gala ball at the Al Taj Ballroom in Sheraton Hotel, Manama, at 7.30pm. Dress code is black tie. The event will feature spot prizes, auction, draw and entertainment with live music and a DJ. The evening will also feature a four-course meal with refreshments. Tickets are priced at BD30 per head. For details contact Sorrell on 39967896.

Hed Kandi returns to Coral Beach Club in Manama featuring DJ John Jones accompanied by percussionist Pav. Doors open at 3pm with a warm up set featuring Pauly T and Mr K followed by DJ MilŽd of Club Seven fame. The Kandi duo of John and Pav take to the stage around 8.30pm. Tickets are BD9 at the door, BD7 for Nightlife and Coral Beach Club members and ladies and BD12 for party the event including after party at Club Seven and are all available at Coral Beach Club, JJ's Irish Restaurant and Club Seven.

Saturday (Nov 22)

The Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will stage a 'dog walk' fund-raising event starting at 11am. The walk will cover 4km of the society's new site at Askar. The event will feature a fun day out for the family with barbecue, popcorn, goodie bags, prizes, bouncy castle and more. Pet owners can register their dogs or others interested can pre-book one of the sanctuary dogs. Registration fee is BD10. Refreshments will be available from 9pm. For details contact 17591231.

Monday (Nov 23)

The JJ's Irish Pub in Adliya will stage its annual event Karaoke Idol competition. The winner will walk home with prize money of BD1,000. For details and reservations contact Michael on 39532530.

Tuesday (Nov 25)

Moroccan artist Hakim Ghazali will exhibit his work at the Albareh Art Gallery in Adliya. His artwork displays contemporary images painted upon old Moroccan doors.

For details contact 17717707.