Perfume workshop
Devised by French perfumier and looking at Arabic perfume, this two-part course (the second class is Jul 16) will look at the perfume creation process and also personal tastes. The classes will be in two parts, practical and theoretical and participants do actually get to make some sample scents.
Jul 8, Bahrain National Museum, 6-7.30pm. www.manamaculture2012.bh

Writers Circle
This month’s meeting of Bahrain Writers’ Circle welcomes special guest Andrew Weaver, acclaimed photographer and publisher of Between Two Seas, one of the most beautiful photographic book of Bahrain ever published. He’ll be talking about his work and there’s an opportunity to buy signed copies of the book which really is quite special.
Jul 8, Cafe Ceramique, 7.30pm

The Sound of Music
At last, it’s here. The West End production of one of the world’s favourite musicals promises to be a great hit and most of the tickets have already been sold but call the hotline, there are still a few left.
Jul 10-15, Bahrain International Exhibition Centre. Call (80 008 089)

Naqsh short film days
Naqsh Gallery is staging a series of short film screenings to push young local talents into the spotlight. As well as the film showings there’ll be talks about the process, the motives behind them and the directors’ experiences.
Jul 12-14, Al Aali Shopping Complex. Call17 591 313)

Sign ‘em up
For those who are braving the heat and staying in Bahrain for the summer, it’s not too late to sign the kids up for a summer camp.From exercise to art to just good old fashioned fun, there are loads available. Check out Life-Fit and Tibal Fitness for a start.
Various locations across the island