Leisure Guide

Ladies Night is being held every Wednesday and Thursday between 5pm-10pm at Wahooo! Water Park in Bahrain City Centre until September 6 featuring music from DJ Eman. Entry costs BD10 for those over 1.2m tall, BD6 for those below and BD3 for children under three.

For more information, visit www.theplaymania.com/wahooo

Al A’ali Shopping Complex is holding a summer campaign until July 14. It will include arts and crafts workshops, live art demonstrations, magic and puppet shows as well as games and deals on designer wear. The events will run between 11am and 7pm Saturday to Thursday, and 3pm to 8pm on Fridays. For more information call 17581000 or visit www.alaalicomplex.com

An international poetry conference will be held at the Cultural Hall next to the Bahrain National Museum at 7.30pm.

Poet Saeed Qais will launch his latest book and a poetry session entitled Mushaira will also take place. For more information, call 39877017 or 39041429.

The Miss July Rose 2012 beauty pageant coronation night will take place at Baan Saeng Thai restaurant in Adliya at 9pm. The top three beauties will be announced. Prizes include $500 (BD188), a Bahrain-Dubai round trip ticket, trophy, sash and a bouquet.

For more information, call 36749198 or 36172741.

An intensive clay and sculpture workshop for adults is being conducted by artist Alan Goulbourne at Al Riwaq Art Space in Adliya. The class is free and runs from 4pm-8pm.

For more information, call 17717441 or email info@alriwaqartspace.com

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa is holding its Friday Family Brunch from 12.30pm to 4pm, priced BD26 per person, inclusive of soft drinks, juices and selected beverages. For more information, call 17636410.

A Candee Beach Party will be held at the Amwaj Marina from 3pm-10pm. The event will feature international DJ Joshua Roberts as well as DJ duo Rich Girls, DJ Cossta, DJ HK and DJ Celentano along with Candee girl hostesses.

Pre-sale tickets are BD10 and tables are priced at either BD250, which includes 10 entry passes and two bottles or BD150, which includes five entry passes and one bottle. For more information, call 37779936.

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

For details, call 17636412.

An anime comic festival will take place at noon at the Marina Club Hall. Entry pass holders are eligible to take part in a number of competitions. Tickets cost BD5.

For more information email ACFest@yahoo.com or call 39246611.

Arabs Got Talent reality TV finalist, singer Hala Alturk, will take to the stage at the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre at 7pm as part of the Bahrain Summer Festival. Tickets are priced at BD2, BD5 or BD10 and are available from Virgin Megastore, Bahrain City Centre.

For more information, call 80008089 or visit www.bahrainsummer.bh

The Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park is holding a Summer Festival until July 18. The main attraction is a Dragon & Lion dance troupe from China staging three shows per day. It will also feature a music festival, a dance showdown, a ‘Kids Got Talent’ contest as well as a children’s activity area with games, arts and crafts, mascots and magic shows.

The water park operates from 10am-8pm everyday except Tuesday when it is closed and 10am-5pm on Thursday with Thursday Ladies Night between 6pm-midnight. Entry is BD15 for guests over 1.2 metres tall and BD7 for those under.

For more information, visit www.lpodwaterpark.com

Punjabi musicians, Yo Yo Honey Singh and Mafia Mundeer will take to the stage at Elite Seef Residence and Hotel from 9pm-2am. The event will also feature Money Aujila, J-star, Alfaaz and DJ Andy. Pre-sale tickets cost BD10 for regular and BD20 for VIP. At the door tickets cost BD15 for regular and BD25 for VIP.

For details, call 36380838 or 33465377.

A perfume design workshop is taking place at the Bahrain National Museum by French perfumer and pharmacist Valerie Lovisa. The workshop runs 4.30pm-6pm and is also taking place tomorrow at 6pm-7.30.

For more information, email perfume@moc.gov.uk or call 17001908.

The Mo Kan Restaurant at the K Hotel in Juffair is offering 50 per cent off sushi every Saturday.
For details, call 17360000.

A BSCPA book sale will take place at 3pm at Busheiri Gardens in Budaiya. All proceeds will go towards running the shelter.
For details, call 17593479.

The Laughter Factory, featuring comedians Jojo Smith, Sean Collins and Rainer Hersch, will be held at the Al Riffa Ballroom in the InterContinental Regency Bahrain Hotel.
The doors open at 7pm with the main event starting at 8pm. Tickets cost BD10 or BD20. The event is an 18-and-over show.

For more information, call 39658080, email info@punchlineme.com or visit www.punchlineme.com

A public talk by Dr Soliman Abdel Moneim will take place at the Bahrain National Museum as part of the Manama Capital of Arab Culture 2012, entitled: The Missing Premises in Arab Cultural Development. The event starts at 7pm.

For more information, visit www.manamaculture2012.bh

A summer camp for children aged seven to 12 is taking place at Bahrain City Centre until July 12. The activities begin at 10.30am. Registration costs BD25 with BD5 being donated to The Dreams Society. The activities include designing and painting a T-shirt, a bowling tournament, play-time, getting fit and cookie decoration.

For details, call 17177771.

The Bahrain Writer’s Circle is meeting at Cafe Ceramique at Al A’ali Shopping Complex at 7.30pm with guest Andrew Weaver, photographer and publisher of Between Two Seas.
For more information, visit www.bahrainwriterscircle.com

Studio Ceramics has organised a Summer Camp at the Moda Mall. The event runs from 9am-1pm Sunday to Thursday and will continue until July 19.

Activities include arts and crafts, clay prints, faux mosaics and one hour of mad science. For more information, call 17599026 or visit www.studioceramicsbahrain.com

Camelot Restaurant in Adliya is holding a Moules et Frites night for BD14 per person for unlimited mussles and fries and BD22 with the addition of selected beverages.

For more information, call 17717745 or 39977540.

The Sound of Music, pictured above, will be staged, as part of the Bahrain Summer Festival, at the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre until July 15 at 7pm every night.

Tickets cost BD5, BD10 and BD15 and are available from Virgin Megastore, Bahrain City Centre.

For more information, call 80008089 or visit www.bahrainsummer.bh

Nakhool city, an area transformed into an activity centre at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre, is offering ‘edutainment’ for children as part of the Bahrain Summer Festival. Located in Hall 1B, the activities will take place until July 15. These include a photo camp, puppet camp, LEGO computer workshops, art workshops, dance and music programmes as well as intercultural games. Entry to these activities is free and run daily from 2pm to 7pm.

For more information, call 80008089 or visit www.bahrainsummer.bh

Ella Art Gallery in Adliya is holding summer art classes for all age groups. The classes include oil, acrylic, watercolour and sketching mediums. Art materials are available in the gallery. Those taking part can select the day and time. The gallery opens from 10am-1pm and again at 4.30pm-7.30pm.

For more information, call 17292815 or 39073299.

JJ’s Irish Restaurant will be hosting its 13th birthday from July 11-13 with the resident band The Noise and DJ Mick kicking off the celebrations. A school disco fancy dress party will take place on July 12 followed by an after brunch red carpet event on July 13. Prizes can be won and entry is free. For details, call 39329083.

Pro-Vision events will be holding a Galleria Expo 2012 at the Gulf Hotel Al Dana Ballroom on August 3 - 4 and again on August 10-11. The event is designed to showcase new female talent in the field of fashion, design and home businesses. The designers will sell their own creations as well as competing for the winning title of best booth decoration and best designer. This event is for women only.

For more information, visit www.viva.com.bh

The Indian Club Bahrain is staging a Mr India Contest 2012 on July 19 and is open to two age groups, 18-23 and 24-30. The contest is open only to Indian nationals and consists of three rounds, the casual wear, formal wear and evening wear. Registration closes on July 15 and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

For details, call 39861266.

Jennifer Lopez, pictured below, will perform in Dubai on November 22 at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre on her ‘Dance Again’ tour. Tickets cost BD29.5 (regular standing), BD59.5 (Golden Circle standing) and BD149.5 (VIP lounge).

For more information, visit www.jlodubai.com