Events Listings

Today (October 12)

ART Rotana offers a grape and cheese night every Wednesday for BD15++ from 8pm to 11pm.

Its WU Asian Restaurant & Lounge stages a ladies evening every Wednesday from 5pm, inclusive of three drinks.

The Royal Golf Club’s Prego restaurant features a new Italian menu devised by Executive Chef Paul Gindra. A wooden terrace area overlooking the pool and gardens gives diners the options of dining indoors or al fresco. Call 17751262 to book a table.

Diners in the Royal Golf Club’s Links Restaurant can enjoy weekday special offers from midday onwards. Take advantage of the Monday three-course set menu, Tuesday all-you-can-eat ribs, Wednesday 40 per cent off steaks and Thursday surf n’ turf. For more information call 17751262.

Thursday (October 13)

Lufti Bushnaq, will be performing his signature style of classical Arabic music and Andalusian Tunisian ma’luf genres at the Bahrain National Museum. The concert, which will feature a mix of global flavours begins at 8pm. Tickets are available from Virgin Megastore.

Bahrain Financial Harbour is continuing its ‘Art at The Harbour’ series, in which artists are given the opportunity to exhibit their work at Harbour Tower West for one month and then Harbour Tower East for another month. Indian expat Sumana Malakar’s ‘Faces & Horses’ exhibition is the latest on display.

It’s ladies night at Cellar 59 at ART Rotana Amwaj Islands every Thursday offering three complimentary cocktails from 5pm.

Friday (October 14)

Musicians without Borders, an ensemble consisting of musicians of different nationalities will be performing at the Cultural Hall. Join them as they aim to promote world peace through a passion for music. The concert starts at 8pm and is free of charge.

Le Méridien Bahrain City Centre’s Baharat Restaurant has unveiled the kingdom’s ‘sweetest brunch’, priced BD30++ with selected beverages and BD18++ with soft drinks.

Bahrain’s first Jet-ski Offshore and Endurance Race will be held at Qalat Al Bahrain Site and Museum. International competitors will race around the island’s coast. For more information call 17567172.

The Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Kitchen’s Friday brunch offers a special dining experience for the whole family.

The brunch features five food stations serving Arabic, Western, Indian, Japanese and Chinese delicacies priced at BD26++ inclusive of non-alcoholic beverages from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

The hotel’s CUT by Wolfgang Puck restaurant is also offering a wide selection of beef from prime dry and wet-aged beef to shellfish and sautéed and roasted whole fresh fish for brunch every Friday from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at BD29++ soft package.

For more details, contact 17115044

The Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain hosts its Friday brunch from 12.30pm-4pm. It features an international selection of dishes and desserts, live cooking stations and entertainment.

Entry is BD36 net including free sparkling beverages, Irish coffee and more. For bookings, call 17460017.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain’s Primavera restaurant opens its doors for a Trattoria Moderna-style brunch every Friday. There will be an unlimited selection of traditional dishes prepared by Italian chef, Alfonso Ferraioli. The price is BD24++ or BD34 inclusive of selected beverages and will run from 1pm-4pm.

For more information, call 17586499 or email rc.bahrz.restaurant.reservations@ritzcarlton.com

Saturday (October 15)

Words Bookstore Café is hosting a self-publishing workshop for aspiring authors.

The workshop will run form 4pm-7pm and will cost BD40. For more information call 17690790.

Sunday (October 16)

Anoushka Shankar, daughter of legendary Indian musician Ravi Shankar will be performing at Bahrain National Theatre. She will be performing hits from her new album Land of Gold, which draws its inspiration from the current refugee situation and the pursuit of inner peace.

Tuesday (October 18)

La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art will be hosting a screening of the classic novel-turned-movie Oliver Twist on Tuesday at 8pm. Tickets cost BD10, which can also be used as credit at the restaurant. The restaurant opens at 6:30pm.

For more information call 17230123.

Indulge your sushi cravings with the new ‘all you can eat and drink’ promotion at ART Rotana’s WU Asian Restaurant and Lounge every Tuesday priced at BD21++.

For details, email at fb.art@rotana.com or contact 16000111.　

Celebrity Chef Hariyo Pramoe will be adding a touch of Indonesian excellence to the Al Areen Palace & Spa’s food festival which starts on Friday and runs until October 21 at its Asian restaurant Keizo.

Working in collaboration with the Indonesian Embassy, organisers are ‘delighted’ to have secured the culinary expertise and unique touch of one of Indonesia’s most reputed chefs throughout the event.

Chef Haryo Pramoe has more than two decades of experience and is considered as the leading authority when it comes to the cuisine and has represented Indonesia at various cultural programmes across the world.

His passion for cooking and Indonesian cuisine, in particular, has compelled him to ‘travel and educate’ the global community on the diversity and simplicity of the food.

The resort’s general manager, Pierre Vasseur, said: "Chef Haryo personally believes the fastest way of learning a culture is through its cuisine. We are delighted he has graciously agreed to be part of the Indonesian Food Festival at Al Areen Palace & Spa."

The festival will be held throughout the week at the restaurant from 7pm-11pm. Guests can chose a set menu priced BD12++ or opt for an a la carte menu.

Chef Haryo will be working alongside Executive Sous Chef Janardan Das and his team. The menu will feature popular Indonesian dishes such as Nasi Goreng, Beef Rendang, and desserts like Fried Banana with Chocolate Dip and Es Cendol (Shaved Ice with Rice Flour Dumpling).

As part of the food festival, there will be an Angklung performance (a traditional musical instrument made from bamboo) and an Indonesian dance.

Chilman Arisman, the Indonesian ambassador to Bahrain, said: "Indonesia is currently focused on developing Indonesian cuisine and promoting it to the world. With the growing recognition of the delights of the fare in Bahrain, we are delighted to hold this event at Al Areen."

As part of the festival, the Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park will have an ‘Indonesian Community Day’ on Saturday where all Indonesian nationals in Bahrain will receive a 50 per cent discount on the entry tickets.

For further information and to book a table for the food festival call 17845000.

An art class for kids will be held at the Art House. Classes will be held between 10am-3pm and will cost BD30 per class. This is inclusive of all the art equipment, food and drinks.

For more information call 39971140.

The ART Rotana has launched a running club. The club runs on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. It is free of charge for the hotel guests and members. For non-members there is a BD5 yearly registration.