Event listing

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.

Al Riwaq Art Space is holding an exhibition by artist Mohamed Sharkawy, showcasing his collection of work titled Memories Factory. It is open from 10am to 10pm daily.
For more information, call 17717441, email info@alriwaqartspace.com or visit www.alriwaqartspace.com
The Bahrain Yacht Club in Zallaq is hosting its Annual Spring Regatta today and tomorrow. As well as offering excitement for all sailing enthusiasts, there will be a wide variety of fun family activities, in addition to a beach barbecue as well as live music. The event runs from 9am until late and entry is free to members and BD1 for guests.
For more information and tickets, call 17827516.

The 2014 Kingdom Shopping Festival will take place at the Marina Corniche in Al Fateh from 4pm-10pm this weekend and also the weekend of May 30-31. The festival is for all ages to enjoy and aims to support local talent and entrepreneurs.
For more details, contact Lovely Arahan on 17713716.

Head down to the Royal Golf Club to enjoy the Links Friday Carvery Feast. 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, Jamelo and Sariefa, 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 ‘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 for free. The buffet is available between midday and 3pm.
For details, call 17750777.

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce is presenting the Bahrain Printing Expo 2014 from today until April 30 at Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre, Sanabis. The show will explore trends in the industry as well as showcasing production potential and capacity.
For more details, email kalzayani@moic.gov.bh or call 17568099.

Starting Thursday and running until May 2, Bahrain Urban Culture Week is a unique programme aimed at helping individuals and groups further develop their interest and skills in hip hop culture.
Professionals visiting the island on behalf of Red Bull, along with local artists, will conduct free workshops including a two-day B-Boy training camp, how to start a career in music in Bahrain, event production, BreakBeat DJ-ing, urban photography and more.
Mohammed Hassan, aka DJ Outlaw, above, said: “Urban Culture Week is the first of its kind to happen in Bahrain. The events of the week will lead up to the Red Bull BC One event, which is the world’s biggest breakdance competition.”
For more information visit Facebook at ‘Red Bull BC One Bahrain Cypher 2014 & Urban Culture Week’, Twitter @redbullbahrain and Instagram: @redbullbahrain

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

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 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. Tickets cost BD23 for members and BD25 guests including food served from a variety of cooking stations.
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 contest. Proceeds will go to local charities and the Revival Band will perform.
For details, visit www.britishclubbahrain.com

The Dogfather will host an Auction Night Fund Raiser at the Dilmun Club on May 1. The event runs from 7.30pm until close, tickets cost BD15 and can be bought from the Dilmun Club. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Rob Philpot & MC Paul Fraser.
For more details, visit www.thedogfatherbahrain.com

The 9th Middle East Refining and Petrochemical Conference and Exhibition (Middle East Petrotech 2014) will be taking place from May 18-21 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Sanabis.
For pre-registration and more information visit www.mepetrotech.com/registration/

The Amwaj Marina Obstacle Challenge charity event will be held on May 30 at Amwaj Marina.
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 making up the 4km grueling obstacle course.
BD15 per participant. The briefing session is on May 23 at Amwaj Marina at 3pm.
For details, contact Adnan Al Qassab on 39132102 and email adnan@adnanevents.com or visit www.mowatens.com/amoc.php.

The Bahrain International Exhibition Centre in Sanabis will host the GulfBID 2014 Expo to celebrate the Bahrain Construction Sector from May 6 to May 8, 9am to 9pm.
A variety of participants will showcase their top-selling products in Hall 1 for the marquee show for construction and building materials in the Northern Gulf.
The Expo will provide a unique one-stop-shop for the construction, real estate and interior sectors. With a 60 per cent increase in size over last year, the expo will be covering more than 9,000sq/m of floor space. The show allows visitors to buy a property, look at renovations and the possibilities of interior décor all at one venue.

Sports Speaker MENA is presenting an International World Cup Special with three footballing legends, namely England’s Chris Waddle, Scottish international Gary McAllister and former German star Dietmar Hamann. Tickets cost BD30, which includes dinner, a comedy act, music, prize raffle and memorabilia auction.
For more information, call 34516455 or email sportsspeaker@outlook.com or tickets@sportsspeakermena.com