Event listing

Batelco is launching its second photographic competition, entitled Bahrain Eye. It features six categories and is open to everyone who is interested in photography.

Photos can be colour or black & white with a minimum resolution of 2,500 pixels and participants may submit up to two photos in each category. Entries can be submitted through the website up until December 11. Winning photos will enter a display gallery that will take place at Seef Mall on December 25, 26 and 2

In celebration of National Day, City Centre Bahrain is exhibiting 10 C-shaped works of art throughout the mall for shoppers to enjoy.

The giant C-shaped canvases, designed by a group of talented artists from across the kingdom as well as from the Bahrain Arts Society, were inspired by the theme ‘A Tribute to the Kingdom’. Each structure represents a part of Bahrain’s rich heritage and culture.  The artists used various mediums to complete the large C’s including fabric, woven palm tree leaves, shells, coloured glass, calligraphy and paint.

The art work will be on display until December 31.

For details, visit www.Facebook.com/CityCentreBahrain or www.citycentrebahrain

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa is offering a programme of dancing classes every week and the schedule is as follows:
* Belly dancing: every Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 3-4pm.
Price: BD10 for standard classes & BD15 for private classes.
* Salsa dancing: every Thursday & Friday from 4-5pm.
Price: BD10 for standard classes & BD15 for private classes.
* Yoga class: Every day except Monday from 9-10am and from 5-6pm.
Price: BD7 for standard classes & BD20 for private classes.
* Zumba dance: Every Thursday & Friday from 6-7pm.

Price: BD10 for standard classes & BD15 for private classes.

For reservations or more information, call 17636391.

The Golden Tulip Bahrain Hotel will present its Christmas tree lighting on Friday in the hotel lobby. The event will run from 5-8pm and will include a visit from Santa and gift-giving, along with a free open buffet for kids.

For information, call17523515.

The Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, Seef, is hosting its Christmas tree lighting ceremony from 5.30pm on Saturday. There will be activities and gifts for children, along with photos with Santa. A musical programme and the lighting itself will take place at 6pm.

For information, call 36897345 or email pr@rameegrandbahrain.com

The Crowne Plaza Bahrain’s annual tree-lighting ceremony will take place tomorrow at 6.30pm. There will be activities for kids, Christmas present-giving and seasonal selected beverages for adults.

InterContinental Regency Bahrain opens its festive celebrations tomorrow at 6pm with a tree-lighting ceremony. The St Christopher’s School Choir will perform and Santa Claus will visit the hotel’s gingerbread village.

Call Joshua Rodrigues 17822229 for details.

The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel, Manama, is bringing festive activities to the kingdom all through December.

On Monday, Santa Claus will be making an appearance to give away gifts to children and to light up the Christmas tree from 6-8pm. There will be carols, cookies and beverages for all. For an invitation, visit SheratonBahrainHotel on Facebook or email cristalyn.pastrana@sheraton.com

There will be a special Christmas Eve dinner buffet at Al Safir Restaurant from 7.30-11.30pm for BD13.900++ for adults. Children from four to 12 receive a 50 per cent discount and those below four eat for free.

Christmas Day lunch at the same venue will feature roast turkey, tenderloin steak medallions, Christmas cakes and desserts for BD19.900++ for adults, with a 50 per cent discount for children aged four to 12 and free for under-fours.

Christmas Day dinner will be served from 7.30-11.30pm and is priced at BD12.900++ for adults, with the same pricing as above for kids.

St Christopher’s Senior School is presenting its version of the classic musical Grease this week. The performances will take place at the St Christopher’s Junior School Saar campus tonight and tomorrow at 7pm, and Friday at 3pm. Tickets are priced at BD6 and all shows are open to the public.

For more information, call 17788121.

Iconic Guns N’ Roses guitarist from Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal has arrived in Bahrain and fans can catch him playing his unique fretless guitar at various venues in Bahrain this week. Bumblefoot is here to inaugurate Jam Up, a venture established to promote Bahrain-based musicians worldwide. An exclusive first of its kind Guitar Clinic at Room 2 Rock, Adliya, has been arranged tomorrow at 7pm for musicians and music enthusiasts to jam with the star.

Bahrain’s very own guitar virtuoso Ahmed Abdul Aziz, from local band Likwid, and Royden Mascarenhas, from Dubai rockers Point of View, will also be a part of the clinic. The last few tickets are available priced at BD25.

Bumblefoot will also be visiting Virgin Megastore, City Centre Bahrain, this evening at 7pm where he will meet his fans at a ‘meet & greet’ event.

The first live Jam Up performance will be held on Friday at Ibrida, Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, Seef, starting at 9pm. The last few VIP tables are available for group bookings which can be reserved by calling 39658618 and 37764410. Standard tickets are priced at BD10 and VIP tickets at BD20.

Remaining tickets are available at Virgin Megastore and online, Tobacco Road, Juffair, Room 2 Rock, (Adliya & Hamala Branches) & Souq Gourmet in Riffa.

DATES FOR THE DIARY

British Ambassador Iain Lindsay and his wife Bridget are hosting an evening of Christmas carolling at the British Embassy on December 11. The event is ticket-only admission for British passport holders, their partners and their children.
A minimum donation of BD2 on the evening is suggested, with all proceeds going towards the RIA Centre in Adliya.

To apply for tickets, visit www.facebook.com/ukinbahrain

The Bahrain Noor El Ain Festival will be held across the kingdom from December 15 to February 16. It will celebrate Bahrain’s unique spirit and traditions.
For more information, call 17000710.

The next Kids BookClub meeting at Words BookstoreCafé, Budaiya, will take place on January 17 from 12pm. The featured book will be C.S. Lewis’ classic The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe and all kids aged between nine and 12 are welcome.
Call 17690790 or email info@wordsbookstorecafe.com to sign up or for more information.

Today (December 3)
The Chuckle Club Comedy Night is bringing another three shows to the kingdom this week, featuring comedians Stephen Carlin, Ian Smith and Rory O’Hanlon. The first will be at the Rugby Club, Janabiya, tonight, with a show at the British Club, Um al Hassam, tomorrow followed by the InterContinental Regency Bahrain, Manama, on Friday.

Doors are at 7.30pm tonight and tomorrow, and 3pm on Friday. Tickets cost BD15 for the first two shows. Friday will be BD30++ inclusive of brunch at the hotel.

The Royal Country Club’s Family Movie Night takes place in the gardens from 6pm. All are welcome to attend and entry is free.

The Manama Theatre Club is hosting a production of Aladdin at the British Club, Um Al Hassam, tonight at 7pm, Friday at 1.30pm and 5.30pm and Saturday at 2.30pm. Tickets cost BD6 for members and BD8 for non-members and are available at the club reception and the Great Deli Café, Najibi Centre, Saar.

The launch of Yalla Habibi’s latest collection of intricately embroidered art cushions will take place tonight at Words BookstoreCafé, Budaiya, from 6-9pm.
Call 17690790 for more information.

Tomorrow (December 4)
The Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, Seef, hosts a Seafood Night every Thursday at its Lemon Tree restaurant. On offer are lobsters, shrimps, octopuses and more. The cost is BD14++ for adults.

Massari, one of Canada’s top independent pop artists, will perform live at Ibrida, located at the Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, Seef, from 9pm. Entry is free.
Call 17111999 or 36897378 for details.

The Young Goans Club will celebrate its Annual Day at the Baan Saeng Thai Auditorium, Adliya, starting at 8pm. There will be a buffet, musical entertainment and an appearance from Santa to distribute gifts to members’ children aged under 12. There also will be a special felicitation of well-known composer and author Pio Fernandes.

For further details, contact Francis Correia on 39659539.

Friday (December 5)
The Royal Golf Club’s Links Friday Carvery Brunch includes a range of starters, live cooking stations, traditional carved meats, desserts and more.
 
There’s also a special section for children. The brunch, from noon to 4pm, costs BD18 net for adults, including unlimited selected soft drinks, and BD27 net for adults, with unlimited selected house beverages. It’s BD9.500 net for under-12s and children aged four and under eat for free.

For details, call 17751262.

The Lemon Tree, at the Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, Seef, hosts a Friday Family Brunch every week from noon to 4pm. The buffet includes dishes from around the world, including Middle Eastern favourites, with live cooking stations and entertainment. There are also activities for children. The brunch costs BD18++ for adults and BD9++ for kids.

The hotel’s Tea Garden Café also has a ‘High Tea’ offer, which includes a collection of tea, pastries, sweets, sandwiches and cookies every day from 3-6pm for BD7++.

Saturday (December 6)
Delmon Boarding Kennels is bringing professional dog trainer and behaviourist Steve Mann to the Dilmun Club, Saar, from 7.30pm. Tickets cost BD20, which includes dinner. The kennels are also bringing Nando Brown from the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers for a ‘Trick Training’ session on Friday at 2pm to be held at the Delmon Boarding Kennels, Barbar. Tickets cost BD10 for adults and BD5 for children.

Tickets for both events are available from the kennels.
 
For more information, call 17694066 or visit www.delmonkennels.com
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The BSPCA Thrift Shop, Budaiya, is holding a Festive Fayre today from 2-5pm. Designer clothing, accessories, jewellery, festive decorations, gifts and more will be on sale, along with mince pies to celebrate the festive season. For more information, call 17593479.

Manama Toastmasters, the first toastmaster club in the GCC founded in 1964, is celebrating its Golden Jubilee year with a Gala Dinner ‘Old Goes Gold’ tonight at the Crowne Plaza, Bahrain Conference Centre.

The event is free for club members but pre-registration is required. Guests are welcome to attend at a nominal ticket price of BD12 per person. For details, call Rashid Ahmed on 39612914.

The Bahrain Farmers’ Market is hosting its third annual instalment at the Botanical Gardens, Budaiya, every Saturday from 8am to noon.

Sunday (December 7)
Nine talented artists from Bahrain, the UK and the Indian subcontinent will be exhibiting together. Crescents, featuring Islamic calligraphic art and abstract canvases, will take place at Moda Mall, Manama.

For information, call 36684011 or 17503080.

Monday (December 8)
The next monthly meeting of the Bahrain Writers’ Circle will be held at 7.30pm at Coral Bay, Manama. For more information, call 39799370.

Iranian comedian Maz Jobrani will be performing at the Intercontinental Regency Bahrain Hotel at 7pm. Tickets are available from the hotel lobby and cost BD15.
For information, call 17208314.

Tuesday (December 9)
JJ’s Irish Restaurant, Adliya, is hosting another season of its annual Karaoke Idol. Back for its 10th year, the live show will be held every Tuesday until the Grand Final on December 23. The winner will receive BD1,000.

For information, call Siyana on 39329083.