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Thursday (Oct 28) A senior journalist and columnist Kuldip Nayar from India will give a speech to the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Old Boy's Association today. He will deliver his speech on Sir Syed Day which will celebrated the at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Manama, followed by dinner. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, a 19th Century scholar, historian and social reformer, founded the renowned Indian AMU. Entry by invitation only. For details contact Ali Akbar on 33990786.
The CinŽ-club at the Centre Culturel Franco-Bahre•nien La Maison Jamsheer, Muharraq will showcase Nue PropriŽtŽ at 7.30pm. The film highlights the life of two young adult non-identical twins, Franois and Thierry, who still live with their mother. The movie is in French with English subtitles. For details contact 17683295 or email info@afbahrain.com or log on to www.afbahrain.com
Meditation classes with guest speaker Keiko Kato will take place at the World Beat Fitness Centre & CafŽ in Janabiya from 10am till 11.30am. Entry is BD2 for members and BD3 for non-members and includes healthy treats. For details and reservations contact 17612576.
The Z-Club at the Pars International Hotel in Juffair is hosting a Gypsy Halloween evening featuring freaky dancing, devilish mingling and creepy costume contests. There will be cash prizes and other surprises. Entertainment is provided by the Montana band. The club also offers free Afro Latin dance classes with instructor Amed every Saturday and Wednesday from 9pm onwards. For details contact 36725898.
Studio Ceramics off Budaiya Highway is holding a Spooky Halloween Party from 3pm to 5pm. The venue will offer complimentary refreshments and free spiders for every child to paint. For details contact 17599026.
Friday (Oct 29)
A preview of 'Nilavu', the first full-length Malayalam feature film made in Bahrain will be shown at the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam at 11.30am in the presence of renowned Indian director, Hariharan. The film was written and directed by Ajith Nair and produced by Devan. The movie portrays the simple but subtle emotions of expatriates living in the Gulf and the relationship between two lonely individuals who met by chance. The cast includes co-producer Krishnan Haridas as Hari and Sunita Nedungadi as Lakshmi.
Saturday (Oct 30)
A photography workshop for children will be held at the Alriwaq Art Space in Adliya by Nedhal Nooh from 4pm to 6pm.
The workshop will be held for six sessions, every Saturday, for children aged eight to 12 and will cost BD60. Participants are encouraged to use compact cameras to get good photos of the subjects in a competition-like workshop including best family photo, best pet photo, best self-portrait, best 'my room' photo and the funniest photo. For details contact 17717441.
Sunday (Oct 31)
The Albareh Art Gallery in Adliya is showcasing the works of Bahraini artist Omar Al Rashid at a solo exhibition entitled 'Encounter' until November 6. Omar's work reflects tradition, customs and Arabic heritage. His 20 paintings include Arabic women draped in black cloaks/Abayas and colourful fabrics. After a short period of teaching art and having worked as a manager at an art centre, he now dedicates his time entirely to art. For details contact 17713535.
Monday (Nov 1)
A solo exhibition entitled 'The Man' by Jaffar Al Oraibi will be held until December 5 at the Al Riwaq Art Space in Adliya. It is a series of different interpretations and perceptions the artist has unfolded throughout his artistic process. He has won numerous awards for his work including the first prize at the Qatari Diar Art Symposium and special recognition at the 32nd Annual Plastic Arts exhibition at Bahrain's National Museum. For details email info@alriwaqartspace.com or call 17717441.
