Leisure Guide

Albareh Art Gallery is holding an exhibition showcasing Algerian artist, Hamza Bounoua. The event is from 7pm-9.30pm. The exhibition will run until June 3.

For more information, visit www.albareh.com

An official opening for the American Art Space will be held at Al Riwaq Art Gallery in Adliya at 7pm.

This event will offer a variety of tools for emerging artists such as iMac computers, 3D printers, copy machine and printers as well as books and other resources focusing on American art.

A workshop with American artist Bruce Sykes will also take place.

For more information, email ManamaPAO@state.gov

As part of America Week, artists from the American Women’s Association will be showcasing their work in an exhibition at Seef Mall until May 26. For details, call 36069978 or email artgroup@awabahrain.org

An exhibition entitled Rough Cut by Alan Goulbourne is being held at Al Riwaq Art Space. His work reflects the relationship between science and nature. The event will run until June 1. For more information, call 17717441.

The last day of the Petrotech 2012 Conference is being held to showcase products developed for the oil and gas industry at the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre.

For more information, call 17550033 or visit www.mepetrotech.com

Bahrain Property Developers Association is staging an exhibition in Seef Mall’s new extension. The event aims to provide an opportunity for companies to display their projects and services to the property development industry. It will run until May 30. For more information, email info@bapda.bh

Moda Mall, located on the ground floor at Bahrain World Trade Centre, is holding a vintage show exhibition entitled: A Shoe Story. The event will run until June 16. The exhibition will feature footwear from the 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries.

For more information, visit www.modabwtc.com

The last day for the Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Exhibition will be held at Bahrain International Exhibition Convention Centre. The exhibition focuses on air conditioning, heating, cooling, ventilating and refrigeration industry and systems and is a meeting point for HVAC&R professionals.

For more information, visit www.bahrainexhibitions.com or email marketing@airconme.com

The Association Francophone de Bahrein is holding a Soiree Spectacle at the Golden Tulip Hotel at 7.30pm. The event will feature performances by members showcasing their talents followed by a seated dinner and a party with a DJ. Entry is BD17 for members and BD20 for non members. For more information, email info@afbh.net or visit www.afbh.net

The Lycée Français MLF de Bahreïn and the Alliance Française Bahrain are organising an exhibition of press images. They will be showcasing the film, Le Bal Des Actrices at 7.30pm at Alliance Française in Isa Town.

For details, call 17683295 or 36880652.

American hip-hop promoter and radio personality Fatman Scoop, best known for his song Put Your Hands Up will be performing at Club Cielo. It will feature a warm-up set by DJ West Side, DJ Riddler and DJ Outlaw. Tickets cost BD5 before midnight and BD12 after.

For more information, visit www.punchlineme.com

Coral Bay will be hosting Ministry of Sound’s Housexy featuring London-based DJ Patrick Hagenaar at 9pm. Entry is free for women and BD5 for men.

For details, call 17312700.

WTF II presents DJ, Sandy Rivera, pictured above, at Klub 360 in Elite Crystal Hotel, Juffair. The event starts at 7pm and entry is BD20 for men and BD10 for women. For more information, call 17360360 or 33360300.

The Bahrain National Museum & Bahrain Fort Site Museum is hosting an Enkiru Mobile Museum designed to introduce children aged between seven and 11 to the history of Bahrain.

For more information, visit www.manamaculture2012.bh

La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art is holding a photo exhibition by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation winner Jamshid Bayrami at 7pm. A traditional Pakistani and Sufi Qawwali concert by Fareed Ayaz will also be held at 8pm. Tickets for the exhibition and concert are BD25 and BD35 with dinner.

For details, call 17230123.

A summer biathlon is taking place at the Amwaj Marina in Amwaj Islands. Registration starts at 2pm with the events beginning at 4pm. Entry fees are BD6 for juniors and BD8 for adults and BD2 for the walkathon. Other activities include a DJ, face painting, henna and a bouncy castle. All proceeds will go towards charity.

For more information, call 39132102 or email adnan.alqassab@gmail.com

A classical jazz night will be held at the InterContinental Regency at 6pm as part of America Week. It will feature a band playing American jazz classics.

For more information, visit www.americaweekbahrain.com

Artist Sita Dotinga will be showcasing her paintings with an exhibition entitled World of Wonders at 2pm-7pm and the following day at 11am-5pm. The exhibition will be in Venice Garden, villa two, avenue 77 in Janabiya, opposite the camel farm. For more information, call 39163879 or email info@art-of-sita.nl

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea and Spa is holding a Friday Fiesta, a buffet of traditional Spanish dishes, every Friday at the Tapas Bar. The buffet starts at 7pm and ends at 11pm. It is priced at BD11 per person. There will also be a paella and sangria party every Tuesday at 7pm.

For details, call 17636412.

The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa is hosting the Bahrain Open Squash Tournament 2012. It is open to members and non-members and registration costs BD5. The event will run until June 6.

For details, call 17589380 or 17586610.

A hip-hop workshop for those aged 17 and over, will be held at the World Beat Fitness Centre and Café from 4pm-6pm.

For details, call 17612576/36694696 or visit www.worldbeatfitness.com

The American Women’s Association is holding a Spring Craft Bazaar as part of America Week at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa. The event is designed for people to showcase and sell their crafts.

Entry is BD1 for adults and 500fils for ages three to 16. Entry for children under three is free.

The event will take place from 11am-5pm. Proceeds will go to charity.

For details, call 38884924 or email awacraftfair2011@gmail.com

Al Najma Club in Juffair is hosting a basketball tournament and sports day as part of America Week. The tournament will feature Bahraini and American players. Food is provided by McDonald’s, and beverages by Coca-Cola and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf are supplied. The event starts at 10am.

For more information, visit www.americaweekbahrain.com

A two-day Global Entrepreneurship Forum will be held at the Gulf Hotel in Adliya.

For details, visit www.thefirm-online.com

The Lost Paradise of Dilmun Waterpark is holding its ladies night every Thursday from 6pm to midnight. The event will feature local lady DJ Guitaroo who specialises in English, Arabic and Iraqi music. Entry is BD15 for guests over 1.2m in height and BD7 for those under. For more information, call 17845162, 36048649 or visit www.LPODwaterpark.com

Madonna will perform in Abu Dhabi at the Du Arena, Yas Island, on June 3 and June 4. The arena will feature a cooling dome within the public plaza and misting machines will run throughout as well as food and beverages with a DJ playing in the VIP lounge before and after the performance. Tickets are available between BD49.5- BD229.5. For more information, visit www.thinkflash.ae