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VIEWS –
EXHIBITION
Date: On-going till 16th March, 4pm to 9pm
Venue: Al Riwaq Art Space

‘Views’ an on-going exhibition featuring the work of over 50 local and international artists is open to the public until March 16 at the Ritz Carlton, Bahrain. Organized in collaboration with the Bahrain Art Society and ArtBahrain, ‘Views’ will present a selection of work from the Bahrain Art Society, Al Riwaq Art Space, ArtBahrain and Al Bareh Art Gallery, each of whom have long played a pivotal role in the art scene in Bahrain.

‘Views’ aims to celebrate and exemplify the unique and diverse artistic community in Bahrain. 

 

GLASS PAINTING WORKSHOP

Date: Monday, 14 March, 10am to 1.30pm 

Venue: The Art House
A glass painting workshop targeting

beginners with hands on instructions will be held at the Art House on Monday, 14 March from 10.30am to 1.30pm. The participants can choose from glass plate with stand or glass with wooden frame to create a beautiful painting. All the required material and equipment will be supplied. Pre-registration at the Art House is required before 13th March. 

 

RADIO & TELEVISION 14th GULF FESTIVAL
Date: 14 to 17 March at 8pm Venue: Gulf Hotel & Convention Centre

The 14th GULF RADIO AND TELEVISION FESTIVAL will be held in Kingdom of Bahrain from 14th - 17th March, 2016 at Gulf Hotel & Convention Centre, Bahrain. The Gulf Radio and Television Production Festival is the first television festival in the Arab World.

It represents a major media gathering that brings together prominent officials and executive responsible for Arab radio and television networks and a selected array of famous radio and television stars in the Gulf Arab world.

 

DISNEY LIVE ! MICKEY’S MUSIC FESTIVAL
Date: 15 to 19th March 2016 Venue: Bahrain Exhibition & Convention Centre

Mickey Mouse and his band of friends, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy will be performing in a music mash-up of mega proportions when Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival debuts in Bahrain from 15th top 19th March. Concert goers will hear greatest hits from the blockbuster movies, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, and Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story remixed to rock, pop, reggae, hip-hop, jazz and country, among other jams. Produced by Feld Entertainment in partnership with the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival strives to be

the biggest concert experience to hit live family entertainment.

 

SLEEPING CATS

Date: 16th March to 25th April Venue: BuSaad Art Gallery

An imaginative art exhibition by Bahraini artist Ebrahim BuSaad containing works drawn over a period of 3 years that explore the basic themes of infidelity and betrayal, all of which are inspired by the famously fickle nature of cats as well as the artist’s own memories of growing up in the close-knit community and unique architecture of Old Muharraq.

 

EVENING BAZAAR

Date: Wednesday, March 16, 7pm to 9pm
Venue: Dilmun Club

Dilmun club Bahrain hosts an Evening Bazaar on Wednesday, March 16 from 7pm to 9pm. The bazaar will comprise of art jewellery, furniture, toys, food, clothing, shoes, antiques, candles, home decor and artisan products. Entrance is free for members, BD 1 reciprocal and BD2 for guest/ non members.

 

LEILA EL KEBIRA

Date: 17th to 18th March at 8pm Venue: Cultural Hall

Considered one of colloquial poet Salah Jaheen’s greatest works, “El-Leila El-Kebira” (meaning “The Big Night”) follows a number of colourful characters as they attend the popular celebrations of walis (holy people) commonly held across Egypt, all told in an honest and humorous style that also incorporates Arab and Western music ensembles and song. The performers will also perform pieces from several ballet acts. 

 

FREE - ONE DAY MANAGEMENT OF HSE SESSION
Date : Thursday, 17 March at 9am Venue: Seef Bahrain

A FREE One Day Management of HSE session led by HSE Discipline manager, Stephen Asbury will be held in Seef Bahrain on Thursday, 17 March from 9am to 2.30pm for all senior HSE staff as well as people in learning and development roles who are involved in rolling out engaging HSE training initiatives.

This session is FREE and places are limited, don’t miss this opportunity, register at the earliest. 

 

CARMEN SECONDO L’ORCHESTRA DI PIAZZA VITTORIO
Date: Thursday, 17 March at 8.30pm Venue: Arad Fort

Twenty-three musicians, dancers and singers from ten countries who speak different languages transform their variegated roots and cultures into one single language: music. Following the success of their Magic Flute production, The Orchestra gives a romantic and dreamy treatment to George Bizet’s Carmen, an opera that symbolizes overwhelming, passionate and impossible love.

 

GREEN CARAVAN FILM FESTIVAL

Date : 17th & 18th March, 10am to 10pm
Venue : Al Riwaq Art Space

Al Riwaq Art Space will host the Green Caravan Festival from March 17 to 18. The specially curated programme will include a variety of cultural activities, such as Middle Eastern Shorts along with a powerful international feature length  documentary, complimented by discussion panels and Q&A sessions.

 

BRUNCH FOR RICE

Date: Friday, 18 March, 1pm to 4pm

Venue: Sheraton Bahrain Hotel Bring along family and friends to a Chocoholic Brunch at Sheraton Bahrain Hotel on Friday, March 18 from 1pm to 4pm and for every paid brunch, Sheraton will be giving away a bag of rice for Feed the Need Bahrain.

 

BALAM PICHKARI

Date: Friday, 18 March, 10am to 6pm
Venue: The Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park

Bahrain’s biggest Holi bash titled Balam Pichkari: Color Festival 2016 will take place at your favourite waterpark The Lost Paradise of Dilmun on Friday 18th March 6 (10 am – 6 pm). Splash the colors and dance to the music of DJ Shadow, top DJ of Dubai along with Bahrain’s well known Dj Pearlyn and Bobby B mixing Bollywood hits with live Dhol.

Free transportation is also available covering all of Bahrain’s major cities for the convenience of the attendees.

 

‘TOGETHER WE ACHIEVED’ ILA ANNUAL DAY
Date: Friday, 18 March at 6.30pm Venue: Crown Plaza Conference Centre

ILA Annual Day, celebrating the end of two successful years of the current Managing Committee and welcoming the Diamond Jubilee year with a musical evening followed by dinner. The special attraction of the day is Geet & Ghazal with Sachin Limaye and Group.

 

ZUMBA DANCE PARTY

Date: Friday, 18 March at 6pm Venue: Royal Golf Club

Join the Rose and the Country Club team for a mega Zumba Dance Party in the Marquee on Friday, 18 March at 6pm. Registration starts from 5.30pm and both men and women are very welcome. 

 

HOLI HAI

Date: Friday, 18 March at 11am Venue: Novotel Bahrain Al Dana Resort 

Enjoy a whole day of non- stop music, dance and colour madness with best Bollywood numbers at Holi Hai 2016 hosted by KTK Events & Novotel Bahrain Al Dana Resort..... Holi Hai is an event inspired by Holi, the traditional Indian springtime festival of colors. Watch all the shades of happiness merge into one color of love on this occasion, and experience the party of a lifetime!. Holi Hai is all about having a good & clean fun, all colors are imported and 100% organic... So let’s get together & make this yet another grand event.

 

MOTOR SHOW CHARITY EVENT
Date: Friday, 18 March, 3pm to 6pm

Venue: St. Christopher’s Saar campus

Parents of St. Christopher’s Schoolchildren are hosting a ‘Motor Show’ charity event in the Saar campus car park on Friday, March 18 from 3pm to 6pm. The proceeds of the show will go to a local children’s charity association.

 

DJ SABRINA TERENCE

Date : Friday, 25 March. 9pm till 2am Venue: Club XS, Ramee Rose Hotel

Sabrina is the Middle East favorite Female DJ (Award 2014 WTD) & TV Host listed in DJ Mag Top 50 in the Middle East ( voted No.15 in the polls ) and No. 2 at the FDJ List Worldwide 2015. She also paints life on stage while playing music as a new inspiration for events.

From being on the scene she has played for every major artist to celebrity & event around the globe including NEYO, 50Cent, Nelly, Taio Cruz, Jay Sean, Paris Hilton, Akon, Akcent, Gatecrasher and Nicholas Cage, John Travolta Events to name a few. Sabrina continues to DJ to massive crowds worldwide, including the popular spots in Ibiza, USA,

Germany, Dubai UAE, Asia, Brazil, Costa Rica and more...