TODAY

Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society ‘The Long Weekend' by Norman Foster (biting adult comedy), Daylesford Theatre, cnr. Washington/Dundonald Streets, 8 p.m. Tickets ($25) available from theatre box office June 28-July 2, July 5-10 5.30 p.m. to 8 p.m., July 10 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Telephone bookings with credit/bank cards ( 292-0848 during box office hours only. Online outside box office hours: www.bmds.bm

Seventh Anniversary of the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Open House from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. The day will include children's films, scavenger hunt, face painting and a fun castle. (297-7314 for more information.

TOMORROW

Walking Club of Bermuda Walk (6-7 miles) from Paget Marsh, Lover's Lane, Paget, 7 a.m. Further information: ( 737-0437 or e-mail ltgorhamibl.bm or visit www.walk.free.bm

Thursday, July 15

Super Size Me, winner of the Best Director Award at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival, will screen at the Bermuda International Film Festival's July Film Night. The film will screen at both 7.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute.

EXHIBITIONS

ACE Gallery ACE global headquarters, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Pembroke. Open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission free. Groups welcome. ( 295-5200 for further information/appointments.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Until July 16: Paths and Passageways: juried members' show exploring the many paths of the visual, metaphorical and metaphysical landscapes. Guest artists: Sheilagh Head, Suzie Lower, Elmer Midgett III. Also, visit our working artist studios and gallery shop for locally made gifts, prints and original art. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Further information: ( 234-2809 or visit website www.bermuda/bm/artcentre

Bermuda National Gallery Art museum in historic City Hall, Hamilton. The collections show both historic and contemporary art from Bermuda and the world. You will find artwork relating to Bermuda's history through its fine and decorative arts, international art reflecting Bermuda's multicultural heritage and excellent temporary exhibitions. Until September 3:Main Gallery, Watlington Room, Upper and Lower Mezzanines: Bacardi Biennial exhibition of contemporary Bermuda art (mixed media). Ondaatje Wing: ‘The Bermuda Collection: 350 years of art in Bermuda' (paintings/photographs by notable figures in Bermuda's art history. Includes previously unshown painting by Prosper Senat, and rare Capt. John Smith 1624 map of Bermuda (on loan from ACE Foundation).

WEDNESDAYS: Lunchtime lecture series 12.30-1.30 p.m. In general: lively programme of lectures and evening cultural and social events (see website for listings: www.bng.bm). TUESDAYS: Special art and architecture tour, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $65 per person charge includes lunch at Waterloo House. Minimum eight, maximum 15 persons. Must be booked in advance. Gallery hours: Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed public holidays. Admission free. THURSDAYS: Guided tours 10 a.m. Pre-arranged special tours for groups are available. ( 295-9428.

Bermuda Society of Arts From July 2: Onion gallery: Invitational exhibition featuring new works by Kendra Ezekiel, Louisa Flannery, Daniel Benson, Vernon Clarke, Will Collieson, James Cooper, Lee Finch, Dr. Charles Zuill. Edinburgh gallery: Emerging artists. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Further information: ( 292-3824.

Commissioner's House, Bermuda Maritime Museum at Dockyard “Bermuda's Defence Heritage” : Ground floor: 10-room exhibit featuring 350 years of local military history, including tributes to Bermuda's local forces and war veterans. Also: Until December 24:‘Island Scenes 1815-57': Bermuda views by 19th century British artists Driver, Hallewell, Seymour, and Le Marchant Tupper (from the Fay & Geoffrey Elliott Collection, Bermuda Archives and Bank of Bermuda Foundation). Open 9.30a.m. - 5p.m. daily. Last admission 4:30 p.m. Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors, children $5, members free. Museum information ( 234-1418 or e-mail marmuseibl.bm Dolphin Quest programme reservations 234-4464 or www.dolphinquest.org

New Library located in Robert and Dena Dodson Room and Jack Arnell Library features Museum's rare Bermuda, maritime and military collections. Hours: Daily 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Admission: members free, $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5. Children under age 5 free. Annual membership: $50 family, $30 individual. For information ( 234-1418.

Corporation of Hamilton Stamp Exhibit. From the Benbow Collection: QE II decimal ‘First Days' in blocks, 1995-97, City Hall administrative offices, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free.

Crisson & Hind Fine Art Gallery: Hand-carved African sculptures by master Shona artists of Zimbabwe, inc. stone heads, animals, abstracts. Located second floor, Crisson Building, 71 Front Street. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. ( 295-1117, fax 295-1125.

Desmond Fountain Gallery: Emporium Building, 69 Front Street. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday. ( 296-3518.

Kafu Hair & Gallery ‘Kafu - B Side of Bacardi Biennial, 2004' : Mixed media exhibition of works by a host of Bermuda artists, professional and amateur. Gallery located 8 Parliament Street (northern end). Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sundays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. FRIDAYS: Chill time until midnight. Come sit, relax, socialise, and chill with your friends amidst great paintings by Glen Wilks, Vernon Clarke, Sharon Wilson, Betsey Mulderig, Bruce Stuart, Kok Wan Lee, Caroline Troncossi, Simon Hodson, Sheilagh Head, Vaughan Evans, Mark Lombardi, Kevin Morris, Manuel Palacio and others, while enjoying music/videos. Friday evenings: Refreshments available. Admission free. Further information: ( 295-5238 or e-mail kafuhairhotmail.com Website www.kafuhairandgallery.bm

Masterworks at BF&M foyer: Vintage Bermuda travel posters. Open during normal business hours.

Masterworks at Colonial Foyer Gallery: ‘Recent Gifts and Acquisitions' (fiscal year 2003-2004) plus Dr. Pestana's lead soldiers exhibit. Open Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Masterworks Foundation, Arrowroot Galleries, Botanical Gardens, Paget. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Further information: (236-2950.