October 8

Pride Bermuda presents Rockin' into Red Ribbon at 7.30 p.m. Tuesday at the Flag Pole, Front Street, Hamilton. 24-Hour Rocking Chair Marathon. Followed by the Red Ribbon extravaganza at Harbour Night on Front Street.

October 8-18

The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Bermuda 'The Full Monty – The Musical' at City Hall Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $40. Available City Hall box office Monday to Friday 12 noon to 2 p.m. Telephone 292-2313 during box office hours, or visit www.boxoffice.bm when closed. Complimentary reception in foyer following opening night. Note: adult content and language, partial nudity.

October 9

Breast Cancer Awareness month health seminar. Dr. Kevin Hughes of Massachusetts General Hospital Boston presents 'The Genetic Risk of Breast Cancer' at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute at 7 p.m. There will also be a documentary film by New York cancer survivor Lori Benson called 'Dear Talula'.

October 10

Bermuda International Film Festival Reel World Weekend Colours of Tango: all-Argentinian evening with headliners Tango Y Mas, Fairmont Southampton. Reception 7 p.m., followed by dinner, entertainment from 7.45 p.m. Dancing in The Cellar disco to follow. Tickets: $200, including dinner, wines, show. Available: www.bdatix.bm, Transact on Reid Street, Picture Perfect at Heron Bay Plaza, Southampton, or telephone 232-2255.

October 11-12

Argo Group Festival of Sail 2008 at Barrs Bay Park next to the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. Pirate theme. Sea shanty performances, match race commentary, fun castle, face painting, boat rides, boat show, historical sailor highlights, and much more. Admission free.

October 11

Windreach Recreational Village Harvest Festival. Pumpkin carving, story telling, petting zoo, pie eating contest, fun castle, pony rides and more. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $15 per family or $5 per person. Parking at Astwood Park and Warwick Long Bay. Shuttle Service provided. For more information telephone 238-2469 or email windreach@ibl.bm.

Bermuda International Film Festival Reel World Weekend South African Jol (party), 'GateWood', Paget. South African cuisine/wines, entertainment by South African violinist Samson Diamond and Dennis Moniz and his African Dance Troupe and Drummers, from 7 p.m. Parking: Peace Lutheran Church, South Road, Paget with complimentary shuttle service to venue. Tickets: $450. Available: www.bdatix.bm, Transact on Reid Street, Picture Perfect at Heron Bay Plaza, Southampton, or telephone 232-2255.

St. Philip AME Church presents Dr. Maurice Sklar, renowned violinist at Ruth Seaton James auditorium. Tickets are $85 at the Church Office 293-0882 and members of church. Christian Bookstore, Music Box and Grotto Bay Visitors' Desk. Under the distinguished patronage of Dale Butler and Rev. Dr. Milton Burgess.

October 12

Wesley Methodist Church family fun fair at the church on Church Street next to Gregg's Steak House. Face painting, puppets, fun castle, plants, food and more from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Bermuda International Film Festival Reel World Weekend Songs for the Soul – gospel concert featuring Odetta, Mid Ocean Amphitheatre, Fairmont Southampton, 3 p.m. Tickets are $65 in advance and $75 at the door and $50 for youth 12 and under. Seventh Day Adventist Mass Choir opens event. Purchase tickets at www.bdatix.bm, at Transact, Internet Lane, Picture Perfect, Heron Bay Plaza, Southampton or by telephone at 232-2255. For more information events@biff.bm or telephone 293-3456.

The Bermuda Botanical Society presents their annual Fall Festival in the Visitors' Centre in the Botanical Gardens from 1 p.m to 4 p.m. Fun castle, train rides, flower arranging demonstrations, games, bobbing for apples and learn how to make Oobleck.

October 15-16

BUEI Glowworm cruises. Boat leaves dock at sunset. Exact time when making reservations. Tickets: members $35, others $50. Further information/tickets: 297-7314.

October 17-18

Mount Saint Agnes Academy Around the World Fair from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Games, raffle prizes, super slide, bingo and baked goods. Admission is $2, children under 5 free.

Pride Bermuda Red Ribbon tag day.

October 19

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Fashion show and tea at the Pembroke Sunday School Hall from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Rhonda Smith-Simmons at 236-0949 or e-mail rsmith.simmons@chc.bm">rsmith.simmons@chc.bm.

October 20

Pride Bermuda Red Ribbon Kick-off on the steps of City Hall from 12.15 p.m. to 1.15 p.m.