Today in Bahrain

QUEEN VS MEATLOAF: TRIBUTE BY ADRIAN MARKS 

Time : 8 pm 

Venue : JJ’s Irish Restaurant- Adliya 

This 10th of February, ready yourselves for the ultimate duel between two of the legendary rock voices: Queen and Meatloaf to be performed by the talented Adrian Marks! Tickets available at the door for BD 4 for gents and free for ladies from 6pm. After brunch party kicks off with DJ Tripz and Toxic Band. 

ROMEO & JULIET VALENTINES THEMED BRUNCH 

Time :  12:30 pm – 4 pm 

Venue: Crowne Plaza Bahrain- Manama 

If music be the food of love, play on. Valentine’s at Crowne Plaza is all about love, and that starts with the food. You will be spoilt for choice at La Mosaque on valentines themed brunch and enjoy an afternoon of Shakespearean era. 

NIGHTS IN PARIS 

Time :   2 pm 

Venue : ART Rotana- Muharraq 

Transition back in time and space with our Parisian themed party that will surely put you in the right mood for Valentine’s at Cellar 59. Witness the extraordinary performance by our talented artist, Arlenis & Fabien. DJ Katrin Love and DJ Boudi will stir things up on the dance floor with an eclectic mix of beats to keep you fueled for the rest of the evening. 

GAZING AT THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD: JAPANESE PHOTOGRAPHY FROM 1970S TO THE PRESENT 

Date: Ongoing till 4 March 2017, 8:00am - 8:00pm 

Venue: Bahrain National Museum 

Presenting an overview of the photographic expression that has emerged in Japan since the 1970s, this exhibition includes 76 photographs by 23 photographers. The exhibit is divided into two sections, the first, “A Changing Society,” focuses on human beings as members of society. The second, “Changing Landscapes,” looks at cities, the suburbs and nature. This exhibition is presented in Bahrain in cooperation with the Japan Foundation. 

TASTE TOUR 

Date: Till 18 Feb 2017 

Time: Based on each restaurant’s operating hours 

The ‘Taste Tour’ will return this year and will include a total of 29 participating restaurants. Participants will be able to sample dishes and vote for their favorite restaurants. They will also have the opportunity to win An Infinity Q50 car from YK Almoayyed & Sons as part of a ‘The Taste Tour’ raffle draw. 

SHOP BAHRAIN FESTIVAL 

Date: Ongoing till 18 Feb 2017 

Time: Weekdays 4:00pm to 10:00pm 

Weekends 4:00pm to 12:00am 

Venue: Shop Bahrain Festival City Bahrain Bay 

The third-edition of the Bahrain Shopping Festival, ‘Shop Bahrain’, is a unique 30-day celebration of Bahrain’s hospitality and tourism offering for the entire family and boasts a wide range of events and unbeatable promotions for residents and visitors. The festival will mirror the Kingdom’s position as an accessible family destination, renowned for its close proximity to the Gulf countries with easy access through the King Fahad Causeway and the Bahrain International Airport. The Festival will offer an incredibly diverse range of retail experiences. Shop Bahrain will feature a ‘Festival City’, located in Bahrain Bay, and will boast a number of activities for the entire family including games, food stalls along with live entertainment and performances. 

The ‘Festival City’ is a fun-filled event boasting a number of activities for the entire family including games and food stalls along with live entertainment. Entrance Fee: BD 2. 

 BAHRAIN KERALEEYA SAMAJAM (BKS) PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS 

Ongoing till today 

Venue: BKS Segaiya 

Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam (BKS) is launching a year-long platinum jubilee celebrations next week. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will be the Chief Guest at the two-day inaugural function at the BKS Diamond Jubilee Hall in Segaiya. Shows specially choreographed by Soorya Krishnamoorthy, the founder-director of the SOORYA Stage and Film Society, will be the highlights on both days. On the first day a team of 35 artists led by South Indian film actress Lakshmi Gopalaswamy will stage B h a r a t h a m - K e r a l a m (India-Kerala) a 25minute –long show depicting the influence of Kerala on Indian culture. A two hour-long mega show Ganesham will be staged the following day. The Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam, established in the year 1947 by a group of visionaries, is today one of the oldest and largest leading socio-cultural organizations on the island.