Events in Bahrain: Feb. 25 to Mar. 3, 2018
Ongoing
Art
- The 44th Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition, showcasing a wide variety of both local and Bahrain-based artists - up until Mar. 7
- The Wanderers by Bahraini artist Ali Merza showcases mankind's struggles and the changes of conviction through time - up until Feb. 28
- Iraqi-born, London-based artist Hanaa Malallah showcases a collection that spans almost 3 decades: Without Name, But Numbers - up until Mar. 2
- Bahraini artist Rashid Al Khalifa presents an exhibition inspired by the gardens of Bagatelle Park in Paris: Les Fleurs de Bagatelle - from Mar. 1 up until Mar. 31
- An exhibition that explores the mystery of the Arabic language, a collaboration between Bahraini Ebrahim Bussad and Austrian Elisabeth Bolza: Between Muharraq and Seville - up until Mar. 20
- Iconic Palestinian cartoonist Naji AlAli's work on display for the first time in Bahrain to shed light on Jerusalem: This Compass Will Always Point to Palestine - up until Mar. 31
- Swiss artist Fereshte Shishine showcases: Life Journey - up until May 8
- A display of Islamic Culture through the al-Sabah collection of Islamic Art from Kuwait: Al-Fann - up until Jun. 30
Food
- The Bahrain Food Festival - The Avenues - up until Mar. 10
- Éclair Festival @ Macaron Lobby & Lounge - Sofitel - up until Feb. 27
- Sicilian Culture Festival @ Fiamma - Sofitel - up until Feb. 28
- Swiss Fondue specials @ Mövenpick - up until Feb. 28
- All-you-can-eat Indian and Khaleeji cuisine for lunch/dinner @ Saffron - Al Areen Palace & Spa - from Mar. 1
- Cafe Lilou will be launching a special exclusive menu to celebrate the Spring of Culture festival from Feb. 26
- Daily lunch buffet special @ Sheraton
- Lunch specials for BHD2.900++ @ Espressamente illy Cafe - Sheraton
Nightlife
- 8 Hours of Happiness @ Calexico - Weekdays
- Ladies Night @ Lounge Buffalo - Rami California Hotel
- Happy Hour @ Lounge Buffalo - Rami California Hotel
- Live music from Filipino band "Ekzlusiv" @ An Nada Lounge - Sheraton
Sunday, February 25
Performances
- A concert performance inspired by the Epic of Gilgamesh with music by French-Syrian composer, Abed Azrié.
Nightlife
- Ladies Night at The K Lounge
- The K Hotel - Ladies Night at the Cigar Lounge
- Arman Hotel - Juffair Mall - Ladies Night @ Lounge Buffalo - Ramee California Hotel
Food
- All-you-can eat Mexican buffet at Kolors - The K Hotel
- A promotion for fondue @ Swiss-Café - Swiss-Belhotel Seef
Dance
- The salsa pro and the salsa curious should head over to Meisei on Sunday nights to learn or just dance the night away.
Learning & Networking
- Day one of the Policy Impact and Big Data Conference at Ramee Grand Hotel and Spa
- Hanaa Malallah hosts a talk for her running exhibition at Albareh Art Gallery.
Fun
- The last day for the Bahrain International Garden show.
- The last day for the Mashq Art Gallery 3-day Fashion Showcase
- It's "bring your own boardgame" day at Raven's Nest.
Monday, February 26
Learning & Networking
- Explore your US studying opportunities with university reps at the American Education Expo.
- A discussion on Dar Al-Hilal as a literary witness to Bahraini-Egyptian cultural relations, by Egyptian journalist Magdy Sabla.
- Day two of the Policy Impact and Big Data Conference at Ramee Grand Hotel and Spa
Nightlife
- Discounts for cabin crew members at Ibrida.
- Ladies Night @ Downtown Bar - Intercontinental Regency.
- Martini Madness @ Z Lounge Club
Food
- 50% off all Gulf Hotel restaurants for cabin crew members.
- Ribs Night buffet at Kolors - The K Hotel.
- Get 50% off dinner OR opt for unlimited wine at CODA Jazz Lounge.
- If you win this weekly raffle at Links, your bill is burned and your meal is free - The Royal Golf Club.
Film
- Catch dinner and a movie at Encanto Lounge in Juffair.
Fun
- Ladies play boardgames for free @ The Raven's Nest
Tuesday, February 27
Food
- BSPCA hosts a charity dinner with a live cooking station and unlimited selections of beer and wine @ Mövenpick
- Explore the finest wine in Spain @ The Domain.
- Italo-American Night @ Kolors - The K Hotel.
- Tex-Mex @ Big Texas Barbeque & Waffle House - Best Western Olive Hotel.
- Sushi and Peking Duck @ Wu - ART Rotana
Nightlife
- Get a free drink when you get up on the stage for Jam Night @ Lounge Buffalo - Ramee California Hotel.
- Ladies Night in the midst of R&B and hip hop tunes @ Meisei.
- Ladies Night @ the Sherlock Holmes Bar - Gulf Hotel.
- Ladies Night with some Deep House & Afro Beats @ Brazil Rodizio Grill & Lounge
- Karaoke & Ladies Night @ Encanto Lounge
- Kamikaze Cocktail Night @ Z Lounge Club
Performances and Fun Stuff
- The story of Bahrain told with an interactive and moving audiovisual show at Qal'at al Bahrain
- Learn a new boardgame @ The Raven's Nest
- Quiz Night @ Yard House.
- Family-friendly Latin dance class @ Big Texas Barbeque & Waffle House - Best Western Olive Hotel.
Film
- Catch dinner and a movie with a screening of Pretty Woman @ The Domain
Learning & Networking
- "الألوان وتأثيرها على الإنسان"
محاضرة للأستاذة منى فيروز
Wednesday, February 28
Nightlife
- Ladies Night @ Lounge Buffalo.
- Ladies Night at The K Lounge
- The K Hotel.
- Ladies Night @ CODA Jazz Lounge.
- Ladies Night @ Elite Seef Residence & Hotel.
- Arabian Night @ Z Lounge Club.
Food
- Judge a four-round food & wine pairing battle @ Elements Pool & Lounge - InterContinental Regency.
- All-you-can-eat chicken wings and 2-for-1 rum cocktails @ Calexico.
- All-you-can-eat Caribbean Night buffet @ The K Hotel.
- Sushi night @ B28.
- Wine-tasting @ Alto - Downtown Rotana.
- 40% off steak @ Links - Royal Golf Club.
Learning & Networking
- قراءة في كتاب (العين والإبرة دراسة في ألف ليلة وليلة ) للناقد عبد الفتاح كيليطو
- Professor Giovanni Curatola gives a talk on the Al-Fann exhibition: Art from the Islamic Civilization from the al-Sabah collection in Kuwait.
- "لا تكتب سيرة أحد"
حديث للكاتب حسين المحروس يليه توقيع لكتاب نسيج العمامة
Performances and Fun Stuff
- Quiz Night @ Wembley Lounge.
- Salsa Ladies Night @ Meisei.
- Weekly billiard tournament @ Cosmo Sports Bar - Ramee International.
Thursday, March 1
Art & Performances
- Bahrain's pavilion at Expo Milan 2015 is coming to Bahrain to be displayed permanently in Muharraq.
- Concert by Karima Skalli that showcases the cultural ties between Bahrain and Morocco.
- Performance by the Mohammed bin Faris band celebrating pearl diving.
- Film screening of a documentary on the music and heritage of pearl divers of the Gulf: "Grain of Sand" + discussion with its director
Food
- Pan Asian dinner buffet @ Swiss-Belhotel Seef
- Special Thursday night dinner promo @ Silk - Mövenpick
- Seafood Night @ Citrus - Ramada Hotel & Suites
Nightlife
- David Vendetta is performing @ Apollo - Al Safir Hotel
- Live Arabic music @ Elite Seef Residence
- DJ 3G Kid coming in from the UAE and performing @ Cavallo Club
- Ladies Night @ Wembley Lounge - Premier Hotel
- Chinese New Year Party @ Meisei
- Bollywood Night @ Brazil Rodizio Grill & Lounge
- Karaoke with the resident band @ Wembley Lounge - Premier Hotel
Fun Stuff
- Local YuGiOh tournament @ Howayte Hobby Store
Friday, March 2
Fun Stuff
- Majid Jordan performing in Bahrain for the first time
- Desi Bazar's family fun day in Sakheer
- First day of Sage's Yoga forgiveness retreat weekend
- Live music, BBQ, and a yard sale hosted by Tony the Dogfather
- All-day Holi Festival @ Novotel
- "Save Our Strays" is celebrating its first anniversary with an animal-loving event
- The Bara7at il5air charity market/event is taking place at RUW for its second weekend ever.
- Pokemon TCG Community Gathering @ Howayte Hobby Store
- Play Magic the Gathering every Friday @ Howayte Hobby Store
- Salsa dance class @ Elements Pool & Lounge - InterContinental Regency
Food
- Cocktail brunch @ Calexico
- UB40 Tribute Band Brunch @ Sherlock Holmes Bar - Gulf Hotel
- FACTAward-winning brunch @ Gulf Hotel
- Weekend Indian-cuisine brunch @ Nirvana - The Ritz-Carlton
- Two-for-One Friday brunch @ Sheraton
- Mediterranean brunch @ Gallery 21
- Art Gallery Brunch featuring artist Aliya Hussain @ Bahrain Bay Kitchen - Four Seasons
- Friday brunch @ Cafe Mosaic - Wyndham Garden Manama
- Friday brunch @ The Foundry
- Arabic Night dinner @ Swiss-Belhotel Seef
Learning & Networking
- PMP Exam Prep Training: Project Management
Nightlife
- An afternoon-evening of acoustic performances and drink specials @ Royal Golf Club
- Pool side party with CODA Jazz Lounge @ the Four Seasons
- Pisces birthday party @ Cellar 59 - ART Rotana
- Hip Hop Night @ Cigar Lounge - Arman Hotel Juffair
- Ladies Night @ Yard House
- Jazzy Fridays @ CODA Jazz Lounge
Saturday, March 3
Fun
- The Bara7at il5air charity market/event is taking place at RUW for its second weekend ever.
- Bahraini Farmers Market @ Budaiya Botanical Garden
Nightlife
- Sundown cocktails on the terrace @ Calexico
- Balkan night @ LNT Gastropub
- Salsa night @ Meisei
- Ladies night @ CODA Jazz Lounge
Food
- Saturday brunch @ Cantina Kahlo - Ritz-Carlton
- Weekend Indian-cuisine brunch @ Nirvana - The Ritz-Carlton
- Family lunch @ Swiss-Belhotel Seef
- Italian Night @ Citrus - Ramada Hotel & Suites
Fitness
- The Army Girl's Guide collaborates with Mamà Eat & Glow for an outdoor workout + brunch event.
Learning & Networking
- "ابدأ مشروعك"
أساسيات ريادة الأعمال - تمكين
- "التطور اللوجستي من خلال وسائل الإعلام"
تقدمها الاكاديمية والإعلامية سمر الابيوكي