28 February 2018 www.bahrainthismonth.com happenings February 25-April 30 | Spring of Culture | Various March 2 | UB40 tribute band Rats In The March 2 | Dogfather Garden Party | Dogfather’s March 3 - Charity Run | Water Garden City, Seef Cultural Capers Reggae Rockers On Your Marks Animal Aid The Spring of Culture, the annual festival which sees events and performances across the island, is back for its 13th year. The festival’s kick-off date coincides with Arab Tourism Day, which was adopted when Manama was the Capital of Arab Tourism in 2013 and commemorates the anniversary of the birth of the famous Arab traveller Ibn Battuta. Bahrain’s unique cultural and historical sites form the perfect backdrop for various vibrant and exciting activities featuring local, regional and international talents from song, music and theatre to art and much more. These diverse events include lectures, workshops, exhibitions and concerts. This year’s festival launches with the Epic of Gilgamesh, a musical concerty by Abed Azrieh, at Bahrain National Theatre. Further events were still to be confirmed as we went to press. Visit www.springofculture.org Come together for live music, fun, barbecue food, including veggie and vegan fare, and sale stalls to raise cash for the hundreds of unwanted dogs, cats and other animals cared for by Tony the Dogfather. The event runs from 11am-4pm and there’ll also be a raffle with some great prizes plus a chance to meet some of the animals. Call 39 629-889. Formed in Birmingham, UK, home of the original band, the members of this six-piece tribute have been playing together since 1998, taking to the stage to perform up to 90 minutes of pulsating reggae hits spanning more than 25 years making them the world’s number one UB40 tribute. From early hits such as King and Food For Thought through to some of UB40’s most recent work combined with some footstomping 80s’ ska, Rats In The Kitchen provide a great live show that draws in audiences of all ages and they’ll be entertaining the brunch crowd at this popular pub with a selection of feel-good tunes guaranteed to get everyone dancing. Tickets are priced BD20 (early bird) and BD25 on the day for the all-inclusive package. Call Kevin 66 901-323 / 17 713-000. Take to the streets in aid of Bahrain Multiple Sclerosis Patients Society. There are 3km and 5km runs and a 4km walking route and anyone can take part. Kids aged six and above are welcome to join the walking route. Youngsters from the age of nine can take part in the 3km run; and the 5km route is for those from 13 years through to adults. There will be prizes in each section and age group. Call 39 132-102. Kitchen | Sherlock Holmes, The Gulf Hotel Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre, Saar
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