www.bahrainthismonth.com happenings March 2019 17 MORE THAN JUST A FESTIVAL Spring of Culture continues to invest in developing the talent of young Bahrainis by running specialised workshops sponsored by the Economic Development Board in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority and local art galleries. The Community Programme organises several workshops for various governmental and social institutions in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Bahrain University, The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) Rehabilitation Home for Disabled, and other community centres. The SOC Education programme continues to offer free of charge, unique artistic and cultural experiences open to art and culture enthusiasts across the Kingdom. Following a series of successful sand art workshops in previous years, Ministry of Education art teachers who studied with the internationally renowned sand sculpture artist, Sudarsan Pattnaik, will kick off the education programme with an exciting sand art workshop for families on the seashore of Qalat Al Bahrain. There will also be a calligraphy workshop conducted by Bahraini Jaffar Hamza and open to teenagers and adults are welcome. Download the full calendar: https://www.bahrainthismonth.com/updates/news/14th-spring-of-culture-festival-bahrain For the first time in the Kingdom, Kuwaiti/ Bahraini khaleeji hip-hop duo Daffy and Flipperachi will perform an official concert at the 2019 Spring of Culture Festival. Joined on stage by DJ Outlaw, a live band, and a dance crew, the show is set to deliver top-notch quality entertainment and a setlist featuring the duo’s biggest hits. The performance will also feature the pair’s label mate, Saudi-based rapper Lil Eazy. From 7pm. Free. POP-UP PERFORMANCES MARCH 7-9 SULKY M1 Various Street theatre from the Netherlands, the Sulky M1 has a hilariously clumsy driver. While attempting to impress the love of his life, suddenly, his little car fills with smoke. He performs all sorts of crazy acts, in an attempt to make a good impression, but all his attempts go drastically awry to the amusement of the audience. Timings: March 7 Nakheel Centre 4pm and 7pm March 8 The Avenues 6pm and 8pm March 9 Amwaj Lagoon 5pm and 7pm POP-UP PERFORMANCES UNTIL MARCH 2 GHANA ACROBATICS Various Free street theatre from Mother Africa promising mindblowing acrobatic tricks, music and lots of fun. Timings: March 1 Saar Mall 4pm Seef Mall Muharaq 6pm The Avenues 8pm March 2 Nakheel Centre 4pm Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Park 6pm POP-UP PERFORMANCES MARCH 14-16 THE GREAT WOLYNSKI Various Street theatre from Argentina, the one and only ‘Great Wolynski’ combines circus, theatre and music. Join this free family show and be part of this improvised comedy. Timings: March 14 Riffa Palms 4pm March 15 Nakheel Centre 5pm El Marcado Mall Janabiya 8pm March 16 Amwaj Lagoon 4pm Saar Mall 7pm. The Bahrain Bay theatre pre-show platform has offered the opportunity for many new Bahraini talents to perform as openers for international celebrities. And the outdoor café has opened a window for home and small businesses to showcase their start-ups as part of Spring of Culture’s community outreach programme. BAHRAIN FIRST APRIL 12 SARAT LIVE Bahrain Bay
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