32 December 2019 happenings www.bahrainthismonth.com/events LIVE COMEDY DECEMBER 14 MAZ JOBRANI GULF HOTEL BAHRAIN Maz Jobrani, one of the founding members of the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, returns to the Middle East for the first time in years. Catch him live at his Bahrain stand-up show at the Gulf Convention Centre. Fresh off his Netflix special Immigrant, Maz will be bringing his newest tour Peaceful Warrior to the region. Come laugh with him as he talks about being a modern day dad, and navigating life as a Middle Easterner in America. Call 17 713-000. ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS DECEMBER 15-16 MANAMA DOESN’T SLEEP VARIOUS Manama Doesn’t Sleep’ commemorates the 31st anniversary of the Bahrain National Museum with an exciting line-up of events embracing the energy of the city and Bahrain as a whole. The 12-hour celebration features music and dance shows, literary talks, fine art exhibits and more. The event runs from 7pm to 7am and takes place across the Qal’at Al Bahrain site museum, Cultural Hall and Bahrain National Museum. It is free to enter. Visit culture.gov.bh ROW THAT BOAT! DECEMBER 16 GRAND NATIONAL DAY RACE BAHRAIN BAY ART EXPLORATION DECEMBER 22-31 ARTIST IN A SCHOOL EXHIBITION STUDIO 244 The Grand National Day Dragon Boat Race will be one of the highlights this month at Bahrain Bay. The race day runs from 6am till noon and attracts men and women to participate in distances of 500m and 250m. Registrations are open for teams until December 14. Call 35 586-373. The Artist in a School exhibition will feature talented students from four public schools in the Kingdom, under the initiative of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, and in cooperation with the Ministry of Education. Through the efforts and dedication of four accomplished Bahraini artists: Dr Mayasa Al Suwaidi, Jamal Abdulrahim, Areej Rajab and Mahmood AlShargawi, these artists have managed to embed a sense of quality and sophisticated cultural creativity to the art curricula of Bahrain’s public schools. The exhibition is open from 4pm to 8pm, at studio 244 located at Arad Bay Protected Area and Park. Entry is free. Visit culture.gov.bh THEATRE NIGHT DECEMBER 18 VAUDEVILLE THE 3RD CALEXICO Hear ye Hear ye!! Noble knights, fair ladies, fairies and all you queens, the honour of your presence is required at Calexico Theatre for the third edition of its wonderful Vaudeville show. Ten various acts exploring a range of disciplines crosspollinated together to bring you a glorious immersive theatre experience! It’s curated and produced by Khalil Rasool, supported hugely by Bahrain’s creative community and all the super stars involved! The show starts at 8.30pm. Entrance is BD5. Call 17 666-644. Dive into the Jurassic brings together immersive CGI films with replica casts from the Natural History Museum’s unique marine fossil collections to bring the ancient seas to life. The exhibition takes visitors on a journey beneath the waves to meet the amazing creatures that inhabited the oceans 200 million years ago. Visit culture.gov.bh DINOSAUR SHOWCASE DECEMBER 16-MARCH 2020 DIVE INTO THE JURASSIC BAHRAIN NATIONAL MUSEUM When? December 17-30 Event? Ritz Kids winter camp Venue? The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Children aged four to 12 can enjoy adventures at the Ritz Kids Winter Camp with storytelling, stargazing with movies and popcorn, barbecue on the beach and free play. Prices apply. Call 17 586-499. When? December 18 Event? Arabic Language and Artificial Intelligence Venue? Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage The annual celebration of World Arabic Language Day revolves around the topic ‘Arabic Language and Science,’ and starts at 11am. Visit culture.gov.bh. When? December 18 Event? Arabic Calligraphy Workshop with Ali AlBazzaz Venue? Art Centre Celebrate Arabic language at this workshop, which explores the use of different mediums to traditional calligraphy. The event is from 5pm to 8pm and requires prior registration. Visit culture.gov.bh. When? December 19 Event? My Homeland Venue? Bahrain National Museum Participants of the ‘Music of Poetry’ course will present their works with musical pieces to complement their poems. The event is free to enter and starts at 7pm. Visit culture.gov.bh. When? December 24 Event? Enchanting Christmas Eve Ladies Night Venue? Mercure Grand Hotel Seef Ladies get your free beverages from 6pm to 9.30pm at Casa Lounge as you celebrate an enchanting Christmas Eve with free-flowing bubbles, festive celebrations and live entertainment. Call 17 584-400. When? December 26 Event? A Night of Arabic Classic Films Venue? Qal’at Al Bahrain site museum Among the Ruins is a classic Egyptian film starring Faten Hamama and Emad Hamdy as star-crossed lovers. The screening starts at 7pm and admission is free. Visit culture.gov.bh
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