Events listing

Today (April 13)
The first annual Bahrain UK Alumni Gala Dinner takes place this evening at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. See panel on Page 9.

Al Riwaq Art Space is hosting a solo exhibition of Bahraini artist Ahmed Anan, named ‘Conceal and Reveal’.

The display aims to prove that while every individual tries to conceal their weaknesses, imperfections or what is taboo by law or collective tradition, that we often hide what is beautiful and valued by society.

The expo will run until May 1.

The Manama Theatre Company is staging its latest production, a traditional British farce entitled Move Over Mrs Markham which will be performed today until Friday. Tickets for shows today and tomorrow are BD7 and now on sale from the British Club of Bahrain, where the play will be performed, and Alosra outlets in Juffair, Amwaj, Budaiya and Saar (Nakheel Centre). All shows will start at 7.30pm.

Tickets for the special 1970s dinner theatre evening on Friday are BD12.500 and only on sale at the British Club, with dinner being served at 7pm.

Tomorrow (April 14)
The Bahrain Bay Kitchen restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is now hosting a Fisherman’s Night every Thursday from 7pm. It features an extensive seafood buffet from which guests can choose their own catch, as well as sushi and nigiri stations. Entry is BD21++ excluding beverages.

For reservations, call 17115500.

Friday (April 15)
Salsa Night at Le Méridien Bahrain City Centre’s Bizarre Lounge from 8pm until late.

Al Areen Palace & Spa continues to host its family-friendly Keizo Friday Brunch.

The cost is BD28++ with selected beverages and BD21++ with soft drinks from 12.30pm-4pm. There is also complimentary access to the pool and kid’s club. For more information, call 17845000.

The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel hosts its celebrated Chocoholic Brunch featuring international delicacies with a special focus on chocolate creations.

It is served from 1pm-4pm and features live entertainment, with art competitions and video games for children. Entry is BD22 net inclusive of soft drinks, BD28 net inclusive of unlimited selected beverages and BD10 net for children.

Guests can book by calling 17533533 or visiting www.sheratonbahrain.com

The next edition of Trib Fest is taking place at the Bahrain Rugby Football Club in Janabiya.

The event will run from 10am-10pm and tickets are available from https://www.tribfestbh.com/ or from the club reception. They are BD15 for adults and BD7 for children aged 12 and under.

Lexus is hosting a Charity Run at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain from 8am-10am. It features a 10km run for adults and 1km run for kids, with all proceeds to be donated to the RIA school for children with special needs in Adliya.

The price is BD9 per adult and BD3 per child.

For more information, call 17586612 or email rc.bahrz.events@ritzcarlton.com

The Al Bander Hotel and Resort is staging its annual Raft Race from 9am-4pm. The event aims to raise funds for the Bahrain Diabetic Society and the Ministry of Health to help fight diabetes.

For more information, call 36973377 or email ri2450@batelco.com.bh

Saturday (April 16)
The British Club will be hosting its next children’s theatre workshop from 3pm-5.30pm in the Windsor Room. The theme this month is characterisation and acting from a script, and it is open to all children aged between seven and 14.

Entry is BD3 for members and BD5 for non-members. There are limited spaces, so all children must be registered by Thursday.

Sunday (April 17)
La Fontaine Art Centre is hosting a movie night, with The Nutcracker to be shown. The event will start at 8pm and tickets are BD10, with the restaurant serving food from 6.30pm.

Craving a hearty bowl of curry? Head over to Le Méridien’s Baharat for an exotic feast of flavours from 6.30pm to 11pm. A curated selection of 15 types from 10 countries.

Monday (April 18)
The Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay has launched its Fiesta Mexicana evenings every Monday at its Bahrain Bay Kitchen outlet from 7pm-11pm. It features a selection of traditional Mexican cuisine and beverages accompanied by music.

Guests can dine for BD18++. For reservations, call 17115500

Tuesday (April 19)
Discover a carnivore’s dream at Le Méridien’s Baharat outlet’s Butcher’s Night every Tuesday from 6.30pm to 11pm.

The Gulf Hotel Bahrain’s popular poolside event, The Gulf Night Out, is back and will take place every Tuesday night. Guests can enjoy a variety of cuisines from 10 fine dining outlets and live cooking stations, including a barbecue. The event also features live performances from local band Al Rayash, followed by a Lebanese performance from the hotel’s Zahle outlet.

The event is priced at BD19++ and the buffet starts from 8pm. For more information, call 17713000.

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The Crowne Plaza Bahrain is offering a special wedding package for summer wedding receptions. Services include:
A dedicated wedding co-ordinator and a talented team of wedding specialists to assist with wedding plans and arrangements.

Suggestions for vendors to meet all wedding needs, small and large, from photographers and florists to music and entertainment.

Choose from a variety of custom fine linens, available through wedding partners.

Cuisine and service from staff.

Bridal suite for one night with amenities.

Dinner-for-two served inside the suite.

Men’s Majlis for maximum of 25 persons served with Arabic coffee, tea, and mineral water.

Three-tiered wedding cake (6kg).

Special hotel room rate offers for family and friends.

The promotion runs from July 15 to September 15. All weddings booked before this date to take place before March 31, 2017, will also be entered into the grand prize draw to win wedding supplies and services.

For more information, contact wedding co-ordinator Ms Sameera on 17531122 or email events.cpbahrain@ihg.com

The fifth annual Bahrain Business Quiz Show is set to be held again this year alongside Bahrain’s National Day celebrations in late November and December.

As in past years, the show is being organised in order to showcase the talent and skills of the local business community across key economic sectors and to create a platform for the business community to connect with peers and the general public.

The Business Quiz will consist of four nights where four teams from the same industry will compete against one another.

Industry nights will come under the categories of Banking & Finance, Insurance, Industrial and General Business.

Winners of each industry night will move ahead to the Grand Finale. All quiz nights will take place in front of a live audience and will test the knowledge of participants about their industry and Bahrain’s position as a leading business hub in an enjoyable and competitive atmosphere. They will also feature live entertainment and performances by local artistes and success stories from the business community.

Zahraa Taher, managing director of host’s FinMark Communications, said: “Building on the show’s track record of success, we are looking forward to welcoming back sponsors and participants from previous years and attracting new teams and audiences.

“This event, which is being held alongside Bahraini National Day celebrations, helps in strengthening communications among talented individuals across various industries and promotes a spirit of teamwork and community.

“As part of the show’s aims, we will also be looking to discover and promote local artists, entertainers and presenters. We will soon announce details for a casting competition to choose a male and female host, as well other competitions to select the entertainment to feature at each quiz night.”

Winners of previous shows have included Thomson Reuters, BBK, Benefit and Al Salam Bank.

* For more information contact FinMark Communications by calling 17749759 or emailing sfraidoon@finmarkcoms.com

A night of fun, music, networking and prizes is being organised for former UK students. The British Council is staging its first annual UK Alumni Gala Dinner as part of the BH-UK 200 celebration and British Council’s Alumni Programme.

The event aims to strengthen ties between UK alumni in Bahrain for both seasoned and fresh UK graduates, as well as to give alumni the opportunity to network with each other and to remain connected to the UK.

The event takes place this evening from 6.30pm to 9.30pm at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay’s Al Bahrain Ballroom and is being held under the patronage of British ambassador Simon Martin and Dr Dhafer Al Umran from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The gala dinner will include a performance by jazz and blues musician Ahmed Al Qassim and all attendees will automatically be entered into a raffle draw for a chance to win an iPad.

For further information, contact programme manager Khalid Al Soufi by emailing khalid.alsoufi@britishcouncil.org.bh or call 39906737.

Adnan Sport Events Management is organising a ‘Run & Walk 4 Cancer’ event on June 3 from 8.30am. It will feature a 5.3km route on main roads along the Muharraq Corniche between the two bridges.

The event aims to raise funds for the Bahrain Cancer Society to enhance the medical services and care for cancer patients in the kingdom.

For more information, contact adnan@adnanevents.com or call 39132102.

The Gulf Hotel Bahrain is running numerous promotions throughout this month. Sato’s Japanese Restaurant is offering an authentic Japanese Teppanyaki business lunch starting from BD12++ and it will feature live Japanese cooking shows. This runs from 12pm-3pm every Sunday to Thursday.

Finally, the China Garden will host a Dim Sum Festival throughout the month which will cater for all tastes.

A Hidden Pictures Challenge will be held at the KP Centre in Sehla this weekend and next weekend from 7pm-8pm on Fridays and 11am to noon on Saturdays. The event is aimed at testing observation, concentration and participation skills in young learners.

Prizes are on offer for those who find the most hidden objects in the shortest time, while every registered person will receive a complimentary Hidden Pictures magazine as well as a concession voucher to shop at Kingdom Pride.

Entry costs BD2.500 and there is a maximum of 50 participants per session, so prior registration is required by calling 39797277 or 39667502 or emailing highlightsbahrain@highlights.com