www.womanthismonth.com April 2016 8 SAVE THE DATE APRIL From amazing after-hours parties to international exhibitions, the island’s events roster has something for everyone this month. diary Fashion Forward Dubai Fall/Winter’16 An integral part of the region’s fashion calendar, this event supports up-and-coming brands, providing a creative outlet for local and regional designers and allowing them to share knowledge and network with industry peers. Having earned the endorsement of the Dubai Design and Fashion Council, its seventh season will see international buyers from the UK, Paris, Hong Kong and the USA as well as fashionistas from across the region heading to the UAE’s style capital. Visit www.fashionforward.ae 1 & 2 FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 2016 F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix It’s not hard to guess who’ll be back in town from April 1 to 3 as the big race takes centre stage once more at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, with 11 teams battling to win a place on the podium. Activities off the tarmac will include colourful stage performances, roaming acts, carnival rides and games, children’s activities and so much more! Call 17 450-000. 2 SATURDAY The Future of Wellbeing – Dr Deepak Chopra The Bahrain Institute of Hospitality and Retail presents celebrity author and speaker Dr Deepak Chopra, who will hold a workshop highlighting the importance of higher health and wellbeing. He will address questions and demonstrate practical ways to enhance our capacity for total wellbeing: physical, emotional, spiritual, social, community, financial and ecological. Call: 36 048-699 / 80 001-077 / 17 698-720. 11 MONDAY Trib Fest Made up of over 20 different tribute acts, all flying in from the United Kingdom to wow you with their musical talents, Trib Fest is an openair, family-friendly musical festival that will run from 10am to 10pm, at the Bahrain Rugby Football Club. There is even an indoor after party from 10pm to 2am, tickets to which are sold for an additional BD5. There is a strict age requirement for the after party of 18 years. Tickets are available at the club. Visit http://www.tribfestbh.com/ 15 FRIDAY The Sovereign Art Foundation Schools Prize 2016 Raising exposure of artistic talent and celebrating the importance of art within the education system, an exhibition, opened by HE Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Under Secretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs and honorary president of the Bahrain Arts Society, will exhibit the top 200 artworks of 10 schools’ students. All the displayed artwork will be sold in aid of The Royal Charity Organisation to support 5,000 orphaned Bahraini children in need. Call 17 151-527. 12-19 TUESDAY Trib Fest Fashion Week Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix
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