18 February 2018 www.bahrainthismonth.com happenings When? Ongoing till June 30 Event? Al Fann, Art from the Islamic Civilisation Venue? Bahrain National Museum An exhibition showing the great and multifaceted nature of Islamic culture through the spectacular al-Sabah collection from Kuwait. E Call 17 298-777. When? Ongoing till September 20 Event? The Stamp Seal: Hallmark of Dilmun an its Hidden Art Venue? Bahrain National Museum An exhibition tracing the importance of Dilmun as a trading and cultural entity explored through the intricate seals which were part of daily life. E Call 17 298-777. When? Ongoing till March 7 Event? 44th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition Venue? Arad Fort Annual exhibition celebrating the creativity and ingenuity of the Kingdom’s artistic community. E Visit www.culture.gov.bh When? Ongoing till March 20 Event? Between Muharraq and Seville Venue? Bahrain National Museum A collaboration between Bahraini artist Ebrahim Bussad and Spain-based Orientalist artist Elisabeth Bolza creating an artistic dialogue connecting east and west. E Call 17 298-777. When? Ongoing till February 10 Event? Shop Bahrain Venue? Various E Visit www.shopbahrain.com When? February 1-March 31 Event? Life Journey Exhibition Venue? La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art E Call 17 230-123. When? February 1-April 26 Event? Naseem Initiative Project Venue? Various E Visit www.byfs.org When? February 1-3 Event? Ayadi Relief Streat Food Festival Venue? Marassi Beach Bahraini youth-driven organisation presents its third annual festival offering up a range of different cuisines. E Visit www.ayadirelief.org February 2 | Grand Opening and Grappling Contest | February 2-3 | Dreamland Expo | Bahrain February 7-28 | The Wanderers Exhibitionn, February 6, Animal Reiki | demo and workshop | Saar Kennels Time To Tackle Pet Rescue The launch of this new fitness centre will see all comers welcomed to try their arm in a no-gi grappling contest running over two days. Weight categories range from 65kg to 95+kg and matches will be won by submission in a 10-minute time limit – with overtime or judges’ decision if there is no submission. Entry is closed but it should be a good one to watch and get an idea of what the venue offers. Call 33 123-884. In Wanderers, artist Ali Hussain Mirza, winner of the Al Dana Award at this year’s 44th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition, touches on the state of searching which mankind struggles with, whether within himself or his environment, and the convictions that are made and that change between the search process and lived experiences. Call 17 298-777. As part of the World Animal Reiki Day Week, join for a free introductory talk about how animal reiki can help your pets stay healthy and help when they are unwell. Dog session: 10.15-11.45am intro talk and group session for dogs (max 10) and their owners. Cat Session: 2-4pm mini sessions exclusively for cats (max eight). While the talk and sessions are free, a minimum donation of BD5 is requested. All donations in their entirety will go towards the TNR initiative of Four Paws Bahrain Clinic. Register in advance to confirm your spot for the free group and mini sessions, as slots are limited. Pets must be fully vaccinated, with proof of vaccination; they must also be free from fleas and ticks and treated. No ill pets who’ve been diagnosed with contagious diseases in the last three months. No pets that have recently (within the last two months) been adopted/purchased and have not been tested and found to be free from parvovirus and other contagious diseases. No aggressive pets. Book before February 5, as spaces are limited. Call Tejas 36 557-120. Dream On A major gaming and esports event featuring tournaments with a total prize value of USD50,000! Activities include a gaming league, cosplay competition, workshops, carnival games, live entertainment and a car show. There will be tournaments in: Overwatch, League of Legends, FIFA 18, Rocket League, Clash Royale, Call Of Duty WWII, Hearthstone, Tekken 7 and Rainbow 6. Prizes include, gold, silver and bronze medals, trophies and more. As well as being a fun, skills-development event, Dreamland also aims to encourage gamers to advance and exploit their skills to enter the gaming industry. And there are workshops aimed to inspire the audience to turn their dreams into a career. And, alongside the tournaments, the event will also exhibit unreleased games giving attendees the chance for pre-launch experience. For cosplayers, there will be an award for best costume. And other activities include, live entertainment, arcade games, virtual reality, carnival games, car show, artists’ alley, shop and more. The event will take place at Bahrain International Circuit on February 2-3. Tickets are available at McDonald’s stores across the island. visit www. dreamlandexpo.com. Searching For Art by Ali Merza | Art Centre International Circuit Cobra Fitness Bahrain
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