36 March 2019 www.bahrainthismonth.com happenings PARTY, BAHRAIN STYLE MARCH 22 BAHRAIN ROCKS The Dilmun Club A new music festival, from the people who brought us TribFest, celebrates the best talents in Bahrain and gets underway this month with 10 bands promising 10 hours of live music. Local favourites The Tax Dodgers, Kushari, Wired, Rule, Paul Gray, Motor Militia, Cactus, Must, Burn and the Past Masters will entertain audiences for just BD10 from noon to 10pm. This sounds like a great day out and a chance to support local live music. Call 17 690-926. TECHNOLOGY TRENDS MARCH 19 BITEX Gulf Convention Centre The latest trends in technology will be showcased at the Bahrain International Technology Exhibition, alongside the MEET ICT Conference, which will bring all ICT companies under one roof. Bahrain’s position as the Middle East’s most liberal information and communications technology (ICT) market, along with excellent infrastructure, has encouraged many ICT companies to base their regional headquarters in the Kingdom. BITEX aims to bring together the ICT community for business building as well as researching for more powerful solutions in the sector. The exhibition runs from 8am to 11pm. Visit eventbrite.com HORRIBLE HISTORIES MARCH 18-20 BARMY BRITAIN Cultural Hall All the way from London’s West End comes Barmy Britain the fun educational theatre production from the Horrible Histories series. Brought to you by Entertainment+, the historical comedy show by Birmingham Stage Company is based on the bestselling works of children’s author Terry Deary. True to its name, Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain showcases some of the barmiest moments in British history, highlighting events and individuals that shaped the nation. Encapsulating three of Deary’s popular books, Rotten Romans, Terrible Tudors and Vile Victorians, the show motors through the past, giving young children, as well as older kids, an entertaining insight into British history, in the most memorable and creative way. It’s a great family production for five years and upward. In addition to being factually bang-on, this marvellously conceived show is witty and entertaining, with clever performances and amusing sound effects. Whether you’re a history lover or loather, audiences are guaranteed to be laughing from start to finish. Rates are BD14 per person with an in-store special offer only available at Alosra supermarkets when you buy four tickets. Special offers available for schools. Tickets are also available at Havajava Café inside Manazel. Call 39 616-858. REGGAE TRIBUTE MARCH 15 REGGAE BEACH FESTIVAL Coral Bay Get ready to party at the Bahrain Reggae Beach Festival, tribute to the king of reggae, Bob Marley, featuring the Voice of Holland Mitchel Brunings with the Nazareth Band. Mitchel will be performing live reggae classics, with his band for the first time in Bahrain. Early bird tickets are BD5 for ladies and BD10 for gents. Doors open at 3pm for a 4pm start that will run until 1am. Call 17 312-700. When? March 16 Event? Playing for Change band Venue? Bahrain Bay Support this global music initiative at the 14th Spring of Culture Festival from 7pm to 2am. The event is free of charge. Call 39 900-630. When? March 16 Event? Mother’s Day Talent Show Venue? Alia for Early Intervention & Alia National School Annual talent show for kids and parents from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Call 17 730-960. When? March 18 Event? Bahrain Writer’s Creative Workshop Venue? The Juffair Grand Hotel A writer’s workshop to get your creative juices flowing. Call 39 574-795. When? March 18-20 Event? Barmy Britain Venue? Cultural Hall Call 39 616-858. When? March 19 Event? Meet ICT conference Venue? Gulf Convention Centre Bringing the top businesses and ICT professionals together to acquire different insights and share expertise, starting at 8am. Call 17 717-200. When? March 19 Event? BITEX Venue? Gulf Convention Centre Visit eventbrite.com When? March 22 Event? Fun Run Venue? Al Areen Wildlife Park & Reserve Call 39 132-102. When? March 22 Event? 108 Surya Namaskar for Spring Equinox Venue? Gravity Village Celebrate the start of spring with 108 Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) at Gravity Village’s outdoor gym in Zallaq. Free entry. Call +96893801698. When? March 22 Event? Bahrain Rocks Venue? The Dilmun Club Call 17 690-926. When? March 22 Event? Rangeela Holi Colour Festival Venue? Coral Bay Call 36 677-719.
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