An afternoon of song, poetry and art is in store at the launch and reading of The Lizard and The Rock E-book edition on Thursday, May 22nd. This will be at Bermuda National Library on Queen Street, with art activities for kids with artist Calix Smith from 4.30pm until 6pm at a cost of $10 per child. The launch and reading itself will be from 6pm until 7pm. For more information, or to RSVP, contact joanneballburgess@gmail.com.

Ever wish you were more knowledgeable about wine but don’t know where to start? If so, go back to basics with a Wine Tasting 101 Class on Thursday, May 22nd. This will take place in the Paradise Lounge at the Jewel Hotel (formerly the Grape Bay Beach Hotel) and from 6pm until 8pm, knowledgeable experts will walk you through a tasting of five wines, different grape varietals, regions, glassware and load you up with facts. The cost is $55 per person, which includes the flight of five different wines with a delicious charcuterie sampling. For more information, or to reserve your spot, contact Jewel Landy on 599-3214 or jlandy@northrock.bm.

Start your holiday with great wine, great food and in excellent company at Discovery Wines’ Bermuda Day BBQ at 6.30pm on Saturday, May 24th. Grill-master, Mike Pantry, who is a three-time People’s Choice Winner of the Causeway BBQ Throw-down and also had the Best Burger in 2012, will be grillin’ n smokin’ on-site. They have also chosen a fantastic line-up of wines that pair exceptionally well with BBQ for you to enjoy. The ticket price is $90, which includes food and the wine tasting. For more information, or to book your spot, contact events@discoverywines.bm or 296-WINE (9463).

The annual Bermuda Day Fete is back as Flag Invasion will be at The Docksider Pub and Restaurant on Saturday, May 24th. The fun starts at 9pm and will feature special guest Dr Jay de Soca Prince live from Toronto, as well as DJ Rusty G, D’General and DJ Chubb until 3am. Tickets are $20 in advance or more at the door. For more information, contact 300-1049.

D’General invites you to welcome summer in style aboard the UberVida for the Sunday Soca Series: Pre-Bermuda Day Cruise on Sunday, May 25th. The Soca Series Boat Cruises are now in their third year and just keep getting better and better. The boat will depart #1 Dock at 6pm, returning at 10pm and the after-party will be at Lemon Tree Cafe. There is no additional cost for entry into Lemon Tree and you will be able to purchase $7 drink tickets or 10 for $55. The Sunday Soca Series is sponsored by Gosling’s and will feature a new drink special with each cruise as well as music courtesy of D’General and guest DJs. Tickets are $20 and available from Kit N Caboodle. For more information, contact info@d-general.com or 300-1049.

The Business and Professional Women’s Association of Bermuda (BPW Bermuda) will host a Lunch and Learn on Wills and Estate Planning at the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 28th. From 1pm until 2pm, Appleby lawyers Vanessa Lovell-Schrum and Caljonah Smith will present and share vital information on essential estate planning tools. The seminar is free for BPW members, $5 for non-members and a boxed lunch will be provided. For more information, or to RSVP by May 23rd, contact bpwabermuda@yahoo.com.

The first event of its kind in Bermuda, the 32sixtyfour Paddle Race Series consists of four races, with the first one on Sunday, June 1st. Race 1 will be from Shelly Bay Beach on June 1st, Race 2 will be from Fort St Catherine on Sunday, June 22nd, Race 3 will be from Clearwater Beach on Sunday, July 6th and Race 4 will be from Somerset Long Bay on Sunday, July 20th. Each event will have a mandatory skippers’ race meeting at 8.45am prior to the race at 9.15am. Participants can choose to enter the 14 foot, 12 foot 6, surfboard, prone or unlimited divisions in distances of 5K or 10K. Entry fee is $30 per event for pre-registered participants and $50 for same day registration. For information, or to register online, visit www.32sixtyfour.com.

Organised and hosted by the Bermuda National Gallery (BNG) Youth Council, the BNG Youth Film Festival showcases short films created by young Bermudians to support the artistic talents of our youth. This one day event on Saturday, June 7th will run from 12.30pm until 4.30pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium at BUEI. Each film is accompanied by a Q&A session with the film-makers with featured film-makers including Marquedelle Marq Rodriguez, Ethan Rogers, Brandon Franke, Isaiah Caisey and Keenan Bailey. The cost is free for members, $5 for student non-members and $10 for adult non-members. For more information, or to reserve your seat, contact education@bng.bm or 295-9428.

Fancy hats are both welcomed and encouraged as The Kardias Club invite you to come and celebrate their 50th year at their Tea with a Twist and Encore Fashion Show at Fairmont Southampton’s Windows on the Sound on Saturday, June 7th. From 3pm until 5pm, high tea will be served with champagne. Tickets are $65 and proceeds will support The Women’s Resource Centre and Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Trust. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact 500-2721 or thekardiasclub@gmail.com.

The Lorraine Rest Home Amenities Committee invite you to bring your teacups and join them at their Hat Show and Tea Charity Fundraiser on Sunday, June 8th. From 3pm until 5pm at the Lorraine Rest Home Field in Warwick, attendees can enjoy light refreshments and live entertainment. Tickets are $15 and available from Lorraine Rest Home or by contacting 236-5152 or lorraineresthome@northrock.bm.

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