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Today (November 22)

Jewellery Arabia will be staged at the Bahrain International & Convention Centre until November 25 and entry is free. The exhibition will be open from 4pm to 10pm up to the 24th and from noon to 10pm on the last day.

For more information, visit www.jewelleryarabia.com

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Bahraini artist AbdulRasool Al-Ghayeb is staging his second art exhibition entitled ‘Expressing and Modelling in Sculpture’ at Hend Gallery in Muharraq. It runs until November 30. Entry is free.

For details, visit @rasool_alghayb on Instagram.

The Ministry of Culture Bahrain presents Limitless, a series of original, abstract impressionist paintings created by Bahraini artist Areej Rajab at The Art Centre, The National Museum.

The exhibition, which will be held until tomorrow, will feature two collections of work from Monday to Thursday, from 10am to 7pm. The first is a series of paintings that are intoxicatingly stained, layered and reworked. The second series is the artist’s latest work. Entry is free.

For details, email sophie@mestaria.com or visit www.mestaria.com

Crowne Plaza Bahrain is holding a steak night every Wednesday from 7pm at La Mosaique Restaurant.

For more details call 17531122.

The Swiss-Belhotel in Seef’s Swiss-Café offers a business lunch buffet from 12.30pm-3pm every day, except Friday. The price is BD8 including soft beverages, and features a wide selection of salads, cold appetisers, mains, fruits, cheeses and pastries.

For more details call 66310000.

Thursday (November 23)

The Bahrain Light Festival being hosted by the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority at Bahrain Bay until November 30. The event will introduce the latest lighting innovations by international contemporary artists. The festival will feature the work of artists from France, Japan and the US with artistic performances.

A Bon Jovi tribute performance by Bon Giovi will be held at Sherlock Holmes Restaurant in Adliya.

For details, contact 17713000.

The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel will be serving traditional Arabic dishes and cold mezzeh from 7.30pm-11.30pm for BD14++ per person.

For more information and to book online, visit https://bit.ly/SHEArabianNights or call 17533533.

Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre will be hosting a seafood buffet from 6.30pm-11pm. The price is BD20net, inclusive of soft drinks, and BD34net, inclusive of a free flow of select beverages.

For more details call 17171000.

Crowne Plaza Bahrain is hosting a seafood night from 7pm at La Mosaique Restaurant.

For more details call 17531122.

Al Areen Palace & Spa is staging an Arabian Food Festival at its Saffron restaurant from 7.30pm to 11pm. There will be live cooking stations and a buffet. The festival is being held every Thursday and Friday and tickets are priced at BD12.

For details, contact 17845000.

Friday (November 24)

IRONGIRL’s 5km run start at 4pm followed by IRONKIDS at 5pm. IRONGIRL is open to competitors aged 15 and above. IRONKIDS is open to all boys and girls. It will be staged over 100m to 2.2km distances depending on the age of entrants. IRONMAN 70.3 Middle East’s Championship Bahrain will take place tomorrow with athletes flying in from all over the world to compete.

For details, visit https://eu.ironman.com/triathlon/events/emea/ironman-70.3/bahrain.aspx#axzz4yJ1m26vf

The Bahrain Marathon Relay takes place today and will start and finish at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir.

The Parent Community Association is staging the International Family Fair at the British School of Bahrain (BSB) Hamala campus.

Don’t miss the Elite Resort & Spa Muharraq’s Carnival Friday Brunch with music, merriment, sea views and pool fun all part of the package.

BD14++ for adults and free for children under six and BD22++ with selected beverages.

Call 17313333 for more details.

The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel is staging a new Pop-Up Brunch at Al Layali restaurant from 12.30pm to 3.30pm with live entertainment, a carvery, curry and chocolate area. It’s BD28net inclusive of soft drinks or BD34net inclusive of selected beverages.

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

Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre’s ‘Sweetest Brunch’ takes place from 12.30pm-4pm. The price is BD18++ inclusive of soft drinks or BD30++ inclusive of a free flow of select beverages. Book for 10-plus guests and receive a 20 per cent discount.

For more details call 17171000.

The Crowne Plaza Bahrain’s popular Absolutely Fabulous Friday Brunch from 12.30pm-4pm will take place at La Mosaique Restaurant and The Harvesters.

It’s priced BD31 net and BD8.750 net for children aged seven to 12.

Call 17531122 to book a table.

Bahrain International Circuit’s Open Track Night will be staged for cars and motorbikes from 4pm until 11pm. Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) continues its busy November on Friday with an Open Track Night for cars and motorbikes.

Open Track is one of the most popular and highly subscribed events at the Sakhir circuit and this weekend’s event is expected to attract car enthusiasts from all over Bahrain as well as from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and the UAE.

Those taking part will be able to enjoy a drive around the Grand Prix Track under BIC’s floodlighting system from 4pm until 11pm.

Visitors will be able to choose between taking part for the whole night at BD90. They can also choose a drive for half the night at BD65, and a single session drive at BD30. There’s an extra fee for passengers.

Discounts are available for all those who book in advance, so visiting www.bahraingp.com or calling 17450000.

All those taking part in the Open Track must first bring their cars for scrutineering before being allowed to move forward. They must also own a valid driver’s licence and must be wearing appropriate clothing along with closed-toe footwear.

Aside from the Open Track, also available at BIC for all speed enthusiasts will be a pair of passenger rides in a Clio Cup car and a Radical SR3 prototype.

The Clio Cup Renault-manufactured mean machine features a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine. It can generate up to 220bhp and 6,000rpm, and it has a paddle shift racing gearbox and an FIA-specification roll cage and seats.

A passenger ride comprises a single three-lap session of around 40 minutes, and it can be enjoyed for BD25. The Radical SR3 boasts an RPE-Suzuki Generation 1,340 DOHC engine. It can go from zero to 100kmh in 3.4 seconds, and costs BD35.

Saturday (November 25)

The 11th Annual Shahrazad Charity Sale Bazaar will be held in the Shahrazad Hall located behind Zait Alzaytoon in Budaiya Road from 9am to 7pm. It’s free to the public.

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The BSPCA will be hosting its Thrift Shop Festive Fayre at its thrift shop in 6 Busheiri Gardens from 1pm to 5pm. The fayre will feature designer clothing, accessories, costume jewellery, festive decorations and more.

For details, email anabspca@hotmail.com

Soak up the stunning views from the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay’s 50th floor and feast on Asian delights like Korean Fried Chicken Bao Buns, Wok Fried Shrimp Dumplings and Brisket Wontons at the re Asian Cuisine by Wolfgang Puck’s Saturday brunch.

The price is BD19++ and BD37++ with selected beverages.

For reservations, call 17115046.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind brunch experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain’s Cantina Kahlo which includes selected Mexican beverages, authentic dishes, a taco station and sweet treats.

The price is BD35net per person including food and beverages, and BD20 net per person for food only. It takes place from 11am-3pm.

The Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa has launched its new Hangover Brunch every Saturday, from midday to 4pm in its Ruka restaurant on the 24th floor.

With an open menu to choose from, explore Asian delicacies such as sushi, maki rolls and Dim Sum. DJ Fab Witte will be providing entertainment throughout the day.

The cost is 18++ with soft drinks and BD25++ with selected beverages.

For more details call 17111999.

The Bahrain’s Bay Kitchen at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is staging a Saturday Brunch from 12.30pm to 3.30pm offering a wide selection of Arabic favourites such as Lamb Ouzi and cold mezzes, costing BD18++ excluding beverages. 

The hotel is also staging a Saturday brunch at Re/Asian Cuisine by Wolfgang Puck from 12.30-3.30pm.

For more details, call 17115000.

Cure your Saturday evening blues with a throwback to the 1980s at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain’s Primavera restaurant between 7pm-11pm. DJ Elena will be playing favourite old school tunes throughout the night while enjoying selected beverages prepared by creative mixologists. The price is BD10++.

For more details, call 17580000.

Indulge in a wide selection of dishes ranging from different dishes appealing to all tastes from around the world at the Crowne Plaza Bahrain’s International Theme Night at La Mosaique Restaurant. The price is BD14.550net.

Call 17531122 for more information.

Sunday (November 26)

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain is hosting a Thali Business Lunch every Sunday to Thursday from 12pm-3pm at Nirvana. The price is BD12++ per person.

For more details call 17580000.

Crowne Plaza Bahrain is staging an FBI night every Sunday Night at The Harvesters & Terrace and Tracks Sports Bar from 9pm-1am. Drinks are 50 per cent off for employees of the food and beverage industry.

For more details call 17531122.

Crowne Plaza Bahrain is hosting a Business Lunch at Waves Seafood Restaurant every Saturday to Thursday from 12pm-4pm. The price is BD8net per person for three courses.

It is also hosting a Business Lunch at its La Mosaique Restaurant every Saturday to Thursday from 12.30pm-3pm. The price is BD8net for three courses or BD6net for two courses.

For more details call 17531122.

Monday (November 20)

Enjoy smooth Midweek Monday music at Coda Jazz Lounge in Adliya with the sultry sounds of Dihann Moore & The SheGroovee Band while tasting bistro-style food.

For details, contact 34342828.

Tuesday (November 21)

TAKAUD, a specialist provider of savings, investment and pension solutions for the MENA region, will stage the second MENA Pensions Conference on November 28 at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, under the patronage of the Central Bank of Bahrain.

For details, contact 17511611, email info@takaud.com or visit www.takaud.com

The Gulf Night Out is back featuring cuisines from the Gulf Hotel’s 10 fine dining outlets and live cooking stations, with live appearances from the hotel’s dancer from the Lebanese outlet, Zahle.     

The pool party also boasts a BBQ station with ‘smoky surprises’
from the grills.
Priced at BD19++, the buffet starts from 8pm.

For Reservation, please Call 17713000.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain hosts Ladies Night at its Thai Lounge every Tuesday from 7pm-11pm.

For more information, call 17586499.