Event listing

The 6th Annual Food and Hospitality Expo 2014 will be held at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre in Sanabis from10am-7pm today and tomorrow. Entry is free. The expo will include talks from food industry experts, live cooking demos from local chefs, traditional Baharaini hospitality, daily prizes and free samples.
For more details, visit www.foodexpbh.com

The American Women’s Association (AWA) and the US Embassy are celebrating American-Bahraini Friendship Week.
Six artists from the AWA will stage an exhibition showcasing ‘America through artists’ eyes’ today and tomorrow from 2pm in the foyer of the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa.
Corners, at the Dragon Hotel in Amwaj, is hosting a night with Freddie Mercury impersonator Paul Taylor, who will recreate many of the Queen front man’s most famous hits. The show begins at 8pm and entry is BD5 per person. The following day at 12pm, Taylor will perform again at the Muju Brunch at the same venue. Entry to this costs BD25.
For details, call 16039800.

Tamkeen’s Mashroo3i Youth Business Plan competition will be held from until Friday at the Bahrain City Centre from 10am to 10pm. Teams will showcase their business prototypes to judges in an exhibition. Judges will rate each business prototype and team on the idea, innovation, uniqueness and strength of project management. Members of the public can also visit the stalls and vote for their favourite team. The awards ceremony will take place on Saturday where the winning team will be announced along with the three highest-scoring teams.
For details, visit www.facebook.com/tamkeenbahrain

The Bahrain Rugby Football Club is hosting the ‘Kick For A Cause’ charity football tournament from 9am to 2pm.
For sponsorship and team participation/registration, contact 36289900 or email presidentrcm@gmail.com

The Dogfather Animal Rescue Centre is hosting a Barbeque and Open Day in Saar from 12pm-4pm.
Head down to the Royal Golf Club to enjoy the Links Friday Carvery Feast. This Friday will feature a giant Easter Bunny as well as an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids in the Country Club gardens. Limited places are available.
The feast costs BD18 net per person with unlimited selected soft drinks or BD27 net per person with unlimited selected beverages.
For details, contact 17751262.

The Muju Jazzy Brunch is held every Friday between midday and 5pm at the Dragon Resort and Hotel on Amwaj Islands. The Muju Jazzy Duo will provide entertainment. There are also activities for children. The brunch offers unlimited beverages at BD25 per person. Children aged six to 12 pay half-price to dine. Discounts are available for advance and larger bookings.
For details, call 16039800 or email rm@mujuamwaj.com

The Royal Country Club gardens are hosting Family Movie Nights every Friday evening from 6pm. Catch all the latest films as well as older classics. Entry is free for club members, BD5 for adults and BD2.500 for under-14s.
For more information, contact 17750777.
 
The Royal Golf Club’s new ‘All You Can Eat Buffet’ will be held every Saturday lunch time in Prego! Italian Restaurant. It will include salads, pastas, pizzas and risottos as well as Italian desserts for BD12 net for adults, members’ discount applies, and BD5 net for children under the age of 12, inclusive of unlimited selected soft drinks. Children under the age of five eat free. The buffet is available between noon and 3pm.
For details, call 17750777.
Baharat Restaurant in the Kempinski Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre is hosting a special Easter Sunday Family Brunch.
There will be a gourmet buffet of international classics crafted by five-star chefs, along with live entertainment by duo, Ralitsa and Lena, and finally a special Egg Hunt for the kids.
The brunch will run from 12:30pm to 4pm. Prices are BD19, inclusive of selected soft beverages, and BD28 inclusive of selected beverages. Children under 12 years eat for free.
For additional information or reservations, call 17171000 or email restaurants.bahrain@kempinski.com

Coral Bay will come alive this weekend with groovy tunes and electric sounds as indie local and international acts take to the stage. The two-day Museland Music Festival, held on Friday and Saturday in Manama, will showcase Bahrain’s talented artists as well as bands from across the region performing a range of genres from acoustic pop rock to alternative to folk and even a taste of soulful blues. 
The event is dedicated to independent music from Bahrain and the region with the aim of discovering, developing and launching bands from Bahrain as well as helping them turn their passion into a profession. It is also being held in conjunction with the American Bahrain Friendship Week, organised by the US Embassy in Manama, a week-long program featuring various cultural activities. The first day will feature a line-up of 12 bands and performers on the first day including US power-pop outfit Dylan Sires & Neighbours pictured above, Dubai-based Tim Hassall, Lebanese alt-rock outfit Lazzy Lung and American indie-folk singer and songwriter Mary Lou Lord. Musicians hailing from Bahrain will include rock-blues trio The Relocators, folk-pop band The Accidentals, alternative rocker Hani Malik, as well as Daniel Cochran & the Belly of Paris, will entertain the crowds.
Other acts will include a number of local stand-up comedians as well as music-related short films and documentaries screened throughout the day.
The second day is being dedicated for a series of panel discussions, workshops and talks on the music industry held at Albareh Art Gallery.
The Friday fun will kick-off at 3pm and tickets to the shows are BD4. The sessions on Saturday will start from 10am and are geared towards young and upcoming musicians and people working in the entertainment field. The sessions are open to the public but seats will be limited. The full schedule of the sessions will be posted online.
For details, visit www.muselandfestival.com, follow @muselandrecords on Twitter, or email muselandrecords@gmail.com

Souq Bab Al Bahrain will continue to offer local designers the chance to present their merchandise and products until Saturday at the gate of the old Manama souq.
There is a Cooking with Enkiru workshop at Qal’at al Bahrain Site Museum from 4.30pm to 6pm for children aged eight to 12.
The Chinese Culture Week, organised in cooperation with the Chinese Embassy, will feature a Silk Road Exhibition until Saturday.
Educational workshops will be held for young talents to enhance their skills. They will be offered free of charge for people who sign up in advance and will feature international artists and bands such as the Very Hungry Caterpillar and the Chinese Aerobatic band.  Workshops will be offered in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, the Royal Charity Organisation and Arabian Gulf University, including a week-long sand painting workshop. 
For more details, visit www.springofculture.org

DJ Richard Murray will play at Klub 360 in the Elite Crystal Hotel in Juffair on May 1.
Tickets are BD5 for men and entry is free for women.
For more information, call 33360300.

The 2014 Kingdom Shopping Festival will take place at the Marina Corniche in Al Fateh from 4pm-10pm on the weekends of April 25-26 and May 30-31. The festival has a family-orientated theme for all ages to enjoy and to support local talent and entrepreneurs in Bahrain.
For more details, call 17713716.

The Al Najma Club in Juffair is hosting a ‘Bollywood Playback’ evening on May 2. The event will feature a showcase of Indian arts, culture and cuisine.
For more information, email events@wspectrum.com

The Amwaj Marina Obstacle Challenge charity event will be held on May 30 at Amwaj Marina.There is a 4km grueling obstacle course where participants will carry a 20kg weight over 70m in a 1m depth in the sea, crawl through mud, climb up and down inclined walls 5m’s high and through uneven terrain.
Its BD15 per participant. The briefing session is on May 23 at Amwaj Marina at 3pm.
For details, contact Adnan Al Qassab on 39132102 or email adnan@adnanevents.com or visit www.mowatens.com/amoc.php.

A break-dancing competition will be staged at the Alumni Club in Adliya on May 2.
For details, email julie.tegho@bh.redbull.com

The third ‘Bahrain for All, All for Bahrain’ event will be held at the Prince Khalifa Park in Hidd on May 2nd from 4pm to 10pm. Both Bahraini and expatriate performers alike will showcase a wide variety of cultures at the event.
For more information, call 33348826.

The British Club in Adliya will host a ‘Mayday Madness’ evening on May 1. A seven-piece Madness tribute band from the UK will be performing at 7.30pm. The ticket price includes food served from a variety of cooking stations. Tickets cost BD23 for members and BD25 for guests. 

The British Club will also stage its annual Birdman of Bahrain competition on May 16. Budding aviators will attempt to fly the length of the British Club Pool once again. The children’s competition will start at 2pm, followed by the adult competition. Proceeds will go to local charities and Revival will perform later in the evening.
For details, visit www.britishclubbahrain.com

The Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa, Sea and Spa is staging a ‘Songkran At Sofitel’ to celebrate Thailand’s New Year. It will feature a presentation of Thai Culture, heritage and cuisine every day until May 3 from 7pm-10pm.

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce is presenting the Bahrain Printing Expo 2014 from April 28-30 at Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre, Sanabis. The show will explore the latest trends in the printing industry as well as showcase the production potential and capacity offered by the Printing Presses and paper/plastic production factories in Bahrain market.
For more details, email kalzayani@moic.gov.bh or call 17568099.