Until June 27

Up with People. Multi-national cast of young people in a high-energy family friendly production. They will be at the St. David's Bermuda Native Festival on June 20 and at Harbour Nights in Hamilton on June 24. Their two-hour final performance will be at the Snorkel Park on June 27. All performances are free to the public.

June 19

Mount St. Agnes Reunion Week Basketball challenge 5.30 p.m. start. MSA Gym. Admission is free. For more information telephone Lisa Anne Bardgett at 292-4134 ext. 19 or e-mail lbardgett@msa.bm or visit www.msa.bm.

June 19-20

The Bermuda Family Council in conjunction with Startime Productions presents The 2009 Bermuda Family Festival with majorettes, dance groups, Gombeys, food stalls, face painting, tattoing, fun castle and movies as well as a presentation on building stronger families at the Arboretum on Friday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

June 19-21

Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society presents 'Sucks Rocks & Molly Millers', featuring Chris Broadhurst, Gavin Wilson and Mr. Aloysius (Lockjaw ) Fox at Daylesford Theatre, Washington Street, Hamilton. Tickets can be purchased at the door one hour before show time.

June 20

Historical Heartbeats Lecture series 400 Years in a Day. For more information contact Community and Cultural Affairs at 292-9447.

Burning Pocket Productions presents 'Sista Mandy' live along with Ras Giorgis, Ninja Cutty, Star 45 and others at the Prison Officer's Club from 10 p.m. until 3 a.m. Tickets $25 at door. Ages 25 and up.

June 20-21

The St. David's Islanders and Native Community POWWOW 2009 at the St. David's Cricket Field. Gates open at 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Admission: Adults $8. Seniors and children $5. Crafts, food, dancing and more.

June 21

Somerset Brigade Band Concert at St. Anne's Church at 4 p.m. Proceeds go to benefit the church. Tickets are $15 from any member of the church, at the door or by calling 238-0914.

Father's Day Jazz show in aid of the Rhythm Lab music trip to Cuba with distinguished Professor Eddie Ming at the Leopard's Club at 6 p.m. under the direction of Max Mabury, featuring Sheila Smith, Wanda Ray Willis and special guests Cindy Laws, Reuben McCoy, June Caisey, the Joanne Thain Trio with Bryson Doers. Tickets are $35 at the door. Includes light supper.

June 23

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda 2009 annual meeting at Cap-a-Laige, Charities House, 25 Point Finger Road, Paget, DV 04 (232-2802).

Bermuda Night at St. George's Preparatory School. Games, stories through the ages, exhibits on Bermuda's history, story of the Sea Venture and play entitled 'Spirit of Bermuda' at 6 p.m. Admission is free.

Bermuda Archives 'History Speaks' lecture with Dr. Rosalyn Howard, associate professor of cultural anthropology and director of North American Indian Studies at the University of Central Florida and Bermuda's own St. Clair Brinkie Tucker, speaking about the unique culture of St. David's. At the Bermuda Cathedral church hall at 7.30 p.m. Admission is free.

June 24

Speciality Cinema and Grill invites you to their grand opening celebration. Open to all 11a.m. to 4p.m., 12 Church Street, Hamilton. Ribbon cutting 11a.m. Free food samples and prizes.

June 22-27

Jacksons School of Performing Arts Annual Dance Recital, Celebrating Bermuda's 400th Anniversary. Tickets can be purchased at the Jackson School Office 12 to 5 p.m. 292-5815. Price $35 Adults, $25 for children.

June 24

Bermuda Regiment Band Beat the Retreat Ceremony in Hamilton at 9 p.m.

June 25

Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre Men Only Night, Dr. Michael O'Leary (Brigham & Women's Hospital) and local urologist , Dr. Charles Dyer, will present a Prostate Health Lecture to an all male audience at 7 p.m. at Elbow Beach Hotel. For more information telephone Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre at 236-0949.

June 27

Warwick Parish Council's Multi-Cultural celebration 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at T.N. Tatem Middle School Field.

Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre and Bermuda Classic Bike Club and the Bermuda Long Riders Motorcycle Club Poker Ride starting at 9.30 a.m. leaving from Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre. The group will ride to five locations, receiving a 'playing card' at each location. The rider with the winning hand at the finish wins. The event is open to the public and anyone with a motorcycle can join in. Entry fee to be confirmed part proceeds to go to the Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre. Contact info@chc.bm for more info.

EXHIBITIONS

Ace Gallery: Calix Smith – Que Vive El Concepto (Long Live the Concept) June 19 to September 30. Mr. Smith is currently pursuing an associate degree in art and design at the Bermuda College. The show consists of 12 drawings and paintings, many in black and white charcoal with splashes of colour. Most of his work offers a social commentary on local and international issues including the plight of young black males. Ace Building, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Hamilton. The Gallery is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Groups should call 295-5200 for an appointment.

Alfred Birdsey: An Exhibition of Paintings by Alfred Birdsey from the Collection of E. Michael Jones. Until December 2009. As one of Bermuda's most celebrated artists, Alfred Birdsey stood alone for most of the second half of the 20th century as the only modernist painter working in Bermuda. Entirely self-taught, it is believed he started painting in 1927 at the age of 16. This exhibition of paintings is selected from the extensive collection of E. Michael Jones, one of Birdsey's major collectors. The paintings, all from the 1970s and 1980s, span a period when Birdsey created his most accomplished works.

Bermuda Archives Pilot Jimmy Darrels 1793 to 1816 until August 1. Lower level, Government Administration Building, Parliament Street, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. Group visits by arrangement with Mrs. Gaynell Weeks 294-9196.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Until July 10: Earthmatters. July 12- August 14: Plein Air Painters of Bermuda. August 16-28: Trevor Todd (solo). August 30-October 2: Windows (members' choice). October 4-30: Pastels IX. November 1-December 4: Lines. December 6-January 2010: Small Works. Further information: 234-2809, see website www.artbermuda.bm or e-mail artcentre[at] ibl.bm

Bermuda National Gallery Bermuda National Gallery Changing Gears: August 7. The Art of the Bermuda Motorcycle. 2. African Art in Motion. 3. History of Art in Bermuda: A focus on photography. 4. Contemporary Conversations: Kevin Morris. Further information: 295-9428 or see website www.bng.bm Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., closed Sundays. Free admission.

Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard: (1) Commissioner's House: The Exploring Voyage of HMS Challenger in Bermuda 1873. A selection of original and reproduction photographs depicting Bermuda, which were used as evidence in the scientific reports of the Challenger voyage, 1872-76. (2) From the Fay and Geoffrey Elliott Collection: 'U-505 Captured', an exhibit telling the remarkable story of the capture off western Africa and the hiding in Bermuda of the submarine U-505. (3) Steinhoff Magazine, High Cave: 'Prisoners in Paradise': Artefacts in Bermuda cedar/stone/other materials created by Dockyard convict establishment, and prisoners of the Boer and World Wars. Open daily 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admissions at 4 p.m.) Entry: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members and children under five. Call 234-1333, e-mail marmuse@logic.bm or see website www.bmm.bm

Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute Titanic exhibit until November 30. A unique collection of Titanic artefacts, photographs and memorabilia, throughout the exhibits. This exhibit will not be seen anywhere else in the world as these collections have been compiled by BUEI from various sources to give visitors a wide overview of how the greatest marine tragedy captivated the public. The collections vary from artefacts used on the film 'Titanic', scientific research done by renowned scientists and photographs of the ship by National Geographic photographer, Emory Kristof.

Bermuda Society of the Arts is featuring Onions Gallery: BSoA Members' Show , 'WaterWorks', featuring works in every medium relating to water – to coincide with the Tall Ships Celebration. Edinburgh Gallery: 'Something for Everyone', recent acrylic paintings by Alice Coutet. Studio A: 'Luminous II', recent paintings by Kendra Earls. Studio B: 'Commodity and Desire', 24-carat gold leaf works by Peter Lapsley. All shows run until July 1. Life Drawing sessions continue on Tuesday evenings 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Cost $30 Drop-ins welcome. Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Top floor of City Hall 292-3824.

Common Ground Café/Gallery Select Palette Art. Emma Ingham Danouk's Uncommon Lines will be up until July 16. 11 Chancery Lane, Hamilton. Open 7.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Further information: Susan A. Pearson 505-4290 or e-mail SPArt@logic.bm.

Corporation of Hamilton offices. 'Down through the Years' Selection of cartoons (1988-2008) by Royal Gazette cartoonist Peter Woolcock, City Hall, Church Street. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

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

Department of Airport Operations/Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art 'Department of Airport Operations/The Masterworks Foundation: 'Bermuda Onion Series': Paintings by Elizabeth Mulderig in honour of Bermuda's 400th anniversary, Charles Lloyd Tucker Lounge. Show runs until December. Further information: e-mail mworks@logic.bm.

Elliot Gallery 27 Jubilee Road, Devonshire (corner of Jubilee Road and Parsons Lane), Devonshire. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment. Further information: 542-9000 or e-mail kaleidoscopeartsfoundation@logic.bm

Kafu Gallery: Works by Glenn Wilks. Further information: 295-5238, e-mail info@kafu.bm

Masterworks at Colonial Insurance Foyer Gallery: Gifts and Acquisitions' plus Dr. Pestana's lead soldiers exhibit, 35 Reid Street. Open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art: The Butterfield Family Gallery, Botanical Gardens, Paget. 'We Are Sailing' is a featured event of Bermuda's 400th Anniversary: Bermuda and part of the year-long celebration sponsored by the Bermuda 400th Committee. Opens today. Normal Museum Hours: Open everyday except Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 236-2950. embers and children under 12 free.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rick Faries Gallery: Botanical Gardens, Paget. Reg Grundy, 'Longtails: The Bermuda Dream', features backlit photographs in light boxes.Normal Museum Hours: Open everyday except Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information: 236-2950. Admission $5, members and children under 12 free.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rose Garden Gallery: Artist-in-Residence Sean Sims opening from June 19 until July 1. During shows open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: 236-2950.