May 29

BIRTH by Karen Brody is a powerful play revealing the naked truth about childbirth. Somersfield Academy's Common Room. Free, but suggested donation is $10 at the door to benefit the new maternity unit. Further information from Sophia Cannonier, director of BIRTH

sophiacannonier@ibl.bm or phone 236-0336/799-6330.

May 30

Bermuda National Gallery Whistle Stop Tour. Take a fun ride and discover the exciting world of the ocean, plants, Bermuda history, art and books. Trek through beautiful plant life, dive in a shark cage and find the true meaning of art. The tour kicks off at the BNG. Space is limited. So call 295-0487 to register today. Ages seven to 10 years old. $15 members and $20 for non-members (includes lunch.

June 1

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

June 5

The Youth Task Force Presents 2009 R&B Sound Clash between jagged edge and backstreet at Ruth Seaton James Auditorium at 7.30 p.m. Students are $20, adults $30. Contact person Gladstone Thompson 297-1054.

June 6

The Menuhin Foundation Annual Concert at 2.30 p.m. at Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. Admission: $10 adults, $5 seniors and children. For more information please visit www.menuhin.bm.

June 7

AIDS Walk Bermuda presents its third annual event: AIDS Walk Bermuda 2009 in the Botanical Gardens at 2 p.m. Registration begins at noon, and pledge forms can be downloaded off of the AIDS Walk Bermuda website at www.aidswalkbermuda.webs.com.

Bermuda Chamber Choir concert held at Wesley Methodist Church on at 5 p.m. The featured works are Requiem, Op. 48 of Gabriel Fauré, Lux Aeterna by living composer, Morten Lauridsen, as well as 2 movements from Brahms' Ein Deutsches Requiem. Vocal soloists include Peter Nash, baritone; and new member, Kimberley Brough, soprano. The entire concert is accompanied by Jeffrey Kempskie on the beautifully renovated Cassavant organ at Wesley. Also featuring Laura Appert on violin and viola, who just performed a concerto with the Bermuda Philharmonic Society. Oliver Grant will also perform a solo piano work by Maurice Ravel.

June 11 - 15

The Tall Ships are back. Tour the ships from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. All Tall Ships are open to the public. See what life is like on the ships.

June 11

Tall Ships Festival 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Harbour Nights on Front Street and Culture Fest on Court Street. Music, entertainment, good and crafts and shopping. To enjoy both jump on the Bermuda Train running between Court Street and Front Street.

June 12

Tall Ships games & sports at Horseshoe Bay from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watch and join in with Tall Ships Trainees participating in a day of Sport and competition. Football, volleyball and tug of war tournaments. Later there is a party at Barr's Bay Park from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Reggae theme, drinks and New York's DJ Skribble and Bermuda's own Troy Anthony.

June 13

Bermuda Folk Club night day at Spanish Point Boat Club Overseas Act - Kevin Dolan returns to Bermuda with fellow musicians Davey Armstrong and Simon Crawford for an Oldie Goldie NIght. In the mid 80's Kevin played at local pubs with Barry Fitzgerald, and later Davey Armstrong. Expect great guitar playing, classic cover songs and lots of Irish folk music. Come on out for a great night under the stars. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets on the door $12 .

Tall Ships games and sports at Horseshoe Bay from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More beach games and competitions. At 6.30 p.m. training parade and prize giving at 6.30 p.m. Trainees parade led by local bands with gombeys. Starting at the Ferry Terminal and finishing in Victoria Park for prize giving at 7.30 p.m.

June 14

Tall Ships 'Al Fresco' Breakfast from 10 a.m. to noon. Enjoy an 'Al Fresco' Bermuda breakfast in one of Front Street's restaurants. Sailing regatta and festival 1 p.m. to 12 a.m. Bermuda fitted dinghies and sailing boats - races, fun games and demonstrations - with views from Front Street. Laser light show and entertainment until midnight.

June 15

Tall Ships Parade of Sail at noon along North Shore.

June 20 and 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 24

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