Leisure Listing

BAPCO will hold a musical event at its club in Awali in collaboration with the Life Of Music Institute. The show starts at 7pm and entry is free.

For more information visit www.bapco.net

The Classic play by J.B. Priestle, which opened last night, will be presented by the Manama Theatre Section of the British Club in Adliya until April 26. The show starts at 7.45pm. Tickets are on sale at club’s reception priced BD5 for members and BD7 for non-members. 

For details, call 17728245.

The American Women’s Association (AWA) launched Visions 2013, its fifth annual art exhibition yesterday evening at the Arts Centre, Bahrain, located next to the Bahrain Museum and Cultural Hall. The participating Bahrain-based artists and photographers share their passion for art in a wide variety of style, subjects and approaches, from realism to abstract. The exhibition will also raise funds for a local charity. Opening hours are from 9am to 1pm and 4pm to 8pm until April 29. Today also features a ladies morning showing from 9am to 1pm.

For details, email artgroup@awabahrain.com or call 36069978 or email Beverley West on bevinbahrain@gmail.com or 39085916.

The Irresistable India Gala event will take place at the Gulf Hotel. Headlining the evening’s entertainment will be a dance show by the Shiamak Davar Group. The event is held under the patronage of the Embassy of India and organised by the Ambassador’s wife, Mala Kumar.

For more information, call 36684011.

The Rotary Club of Sulmaniya will host its Annual Charity Raft Race at Al Bander Hotel & Resort in Sitra, next to the Yacht Club. Around 25 teams will be battling for glory in aid of local charities.
For details, contact 39665521.

The Candee Beach 2013 opening party starring DJ Judge Jules will entertain party-goers at Amwaj Marina from noon to midnight. Pre-sale tickets are priced at BD10 and couples at BD16, or BD15 per person on the day.

For details, call 37779936 

The Tree of Life Charity Society is staging its second annual bazaar ‘Shop For Others’ at Country Mall on Budaiya Highway from 9am- 9pm. It will include entertainment for children, a crafts section, food stalls and various items on sale from clothing to electronics. To book a spot or make a donation contact 17280280, 38849931 or 38849930.

For more information email info@treeolife.org or visit their site www.treeolife.org.

The last Amwaj Marina Market of the season is taking place. The event will feature arts and crafts, jewellery and clothes stalls.

For more details, email events@amwaj.bh

The American Institute of Architecture Students at the University of Bahrain is holding its second consecutive Green Week event from today until Tuesday. The event will feature a number of activities and games and it aims to raise awareness about the importance of being environmentally friendly and going green. The event takes place at the university in Isa Town from 10am to 2pm in front of hall 32.

For details, email aiasbahrain@gmail.com

The British School of Bahrain (BSB) will be hosting its 2013 Junior Schools Art Exhibition. Private school junior students in Bahrain are invited to exhibit their art work at BSB until May 2, excluding May 1. The event is open from noon to 6.30pm on April 28, and April 29 to May 2 from 9am to 6.30pm. For more information, call BSB marketing at 17610976 or email bsbmarketing@thebsbh.com

Cucina Italiana Restaurant in Juffair’s Al Safir Hotel is hosting a cooking class from 4pm to 5.30pm.

The class is priced at BD10, including two dishes and a complimentary drink, or register for six sessions at BD50.

For more information, call Cucina Italiana at 17 001 317, 388 115 89 or email marketing@bflc.com.bh

Wahooo! Waterpark, Bahrain’s indoor aquatic entertainment and leisure destination is re-launching its Ladies Night every Wednesday from 5pm to 10pm. A DJ will be playing top tracks for ladies as they enjoy the range of water-based rides and activities.

As an added bonus, Wahooo! has partnered with Mega Cards to give guests a special summer discount. Mega Cards have stands that carry discounted mini cards and are found in malls, hotels and in various locations around Bahrain. By bringing one of the Wahooo! mini-cards to the park in Bahrain City Centre, individual guests will receive 20 per cent off their entrance.

For more information, contact 17173000.

During April and May the Bahrain Science Centre, part of the Ministry of Social Development in Bahrain, is celebrating the theme ‘Machines & Mechanisms’. One of its displays and activities during these months is on the bicycle. The bicycle display demonstrates why it is so efficient and emphasises why it is the most environmentally-friendly form of transport. There will be discussions, debates and workshops during these two months at the Centre located in building 334, road 109, block 801 in Riyadh Avenue, Isa Town.

For more information, call 17686466.

The New Dawn Society is launching specialised cooking classes in cooperation with The Royal Golf Club throughout the months of May and June. The classes will be led by a leading Royal Golf Club chef who will be sharing his techniques and recipes.

For more information contact the president of the Society, Nazli Tawfeeqi, on 39413999.

The Umang 2013 children’s talent competition will continue until May at the Indian Club in Gudaibiya. The programme consists of art, cultural and literary events. The applicants will be divided into three age groups; seven to 10, 11-13 and 13-16. For details, call 39615441 or 66359777.

Two of Bahrain’s expatriate artists, Meriel Cooper-Wallace and Sita Dotinga, will be holding a joint exhibition of their work in May, reflecting their different styles in painting, but alluding to the Bahraini influences they both share. The show, called Double Dimensions, will open to the public on May 10 from 2pm- 7pm and May 11 from 10am- 6pm at Villa 2 in Venice Garden Avenue 77 (opposite the camel farm on Janabiya Highway).

For details, call 3916 3879.

Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain’s Flamingo bar and lounge will host a BBQ every Sunday with a selection of lamb chops, beef steaks, sausages and shish taouks. The meals, served with potato wedges and different sauces, are priced at BD9.900++ per person, including a beverage. The hotel’s poolside terrace also features Wednesday’s Latin fever with Latino food and live entertainment from the Columbian band Bareke Trio. A starter and main course, including a beverage is priced at BD6.900++ per person.

For more information, call 17460000 or email hotel.baharin.fb@moevenpick.com

THE Boxtones, one of Bahrain’s most popular bands, will be returning to the kingdom to headline the British Club’s annual Spring Ball on May 2.

The fab five are made up of Gary Tierney, lead guitarist, and his sister Gill, on drums - both former pupils at St Christopher’s School. Gary’s fiance Louise Peel is lead vocalist, with Patrick Thibault playing bass and Will Janssen on keyboards.

Although now based in Dubai they retain a huge fan-base here built up after entertaining at Friday brunch specials and after-party sessions.

Gary said: “We have had consecutive gigs playing in one of the world’s best tourist destinations, playing events at the Dubai Marina and the Palm, shows in Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, and some great clubs in downtown Dubai.

“We figured that it was going so well that we decided to open our own entertainment services company in February of this year – supplying our own abilities throughout the Gulf for corporate gigs, weddings, major club/social events, parties, high profile events – you name it, we’ve done it or will be doing it!

“We are also working pretty hard getting our original material together, and have scheduled our album ‘In the Pockets of Clowns’ for a late 2013 release. We are gigging it live right now, and getting positive feedback, which is encouraging!”

For further band details visit www.boxtonesband.com or www.facebook.com/theboxtones, plus Twitter on www.twitter.com/theboxtones

Muju Restaurant and Lounge’s Jazzy Brunch offers diners a buffet selection, a sushi counter and extensive live cooking stations. Along with the Friends Band Jazz Duo providing entertainment, the Muju Jazzy Brunch offers guests the choice of dining in the lounge area, seated beside the private infinity pool or by the decking area by the sea. The brunch also features family entertainment with a selection of magicians, balloon modellers, face painting and more. It takes place every Friday between midday and 5pm at the Dragon Resort & Hotel in Amwaj Islands. It costs BD27 per person (BD25 for advance bookings) with unlimited beverages. Children aged six to 12 years eat for half price. The Brunch Sunset Beats featuring Muju’s resident DJs takes place after the brunch. Every Monday Muju Restaurant and Lounge hosts a Sushi Night at 7pm costing BD14 per person.

For details, call 1603 9800.