June 17

The Bermuda Health Foundation Seventh annual salute to service award to honour Dr. Eugene Harvey in the Harbour View Ballroom at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel at 12.30 p.m. Tickets are $100. Telephone LaVerne Furbert at 335-8232 or e-mail lavernef@northrock.bm.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Wesley Methodist Church in Stephenson Room at 41 Church Street, Hamilton. They also meet on Saturday mornings at the Bermuda Red Cross.

United Bermuda Party is holding a Community Discussion on the economic issues facing Bermuda at 7 p.m. Speakers will be Dr. Grant Gibbons and Patricia Gordon-Pamplin. The meeting takes place at the Peace Lutheran Church Hall. Open to Paget and the public.

June 17 - 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 18

Pride Bermuda's Annual General Meeting from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Cap-A-Laige Charities House at 25 Point Finger Road in Paget. Confirm attendance at 295-9970 or e-mail spaynter@pride.prevention.bm.

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 - 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. Online box office runs until June (www.bmds.bm) and the Daylesford Box Office (292- 0848) will operate until June 18 from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. 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 & 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.

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.

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.

Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre free PSA screening in partnership with the Bermuda Hospitals Board from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre at 46 Point Finger Road. Open to men over 40 years old who have not had a screening in 12 months. Appointments not required. Bring valid identification. Telephone 236-0949.

August 14

T.O.C. Entertainment is proud to present, Mary J. Blige and Robin Thicke in concert at National Stadium. Tickets on sale at bdatix.bm, in person at the BAA Gymnasium, 24 Woodlands Road and by phone. $3 additional fee per ticket will apply, on 232-2255 or 1-800-309-8497 in Canada and the US. The BAA will be filled with fun and excitement with give-aways, trivia, contests, food, and drinks. A live DJ will entertain. T.O.C. Entertainment will give away two free tickets; one to Mary J's biggest fan and one to Robin's biggest fan. The winner will be announced on May 25. T.O.C. are also looking for the most talented singers on the Island to open-up.

August 23

The 2009 GK Walk in the Botanical Garden, Berry Hill Road. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and walk begins at 10 a.m.

EXHIBITIONS

Ace Gallery: The ACE Gallery, ACE Building, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Hamilton, is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Groups should call for an appointment 295-5200.

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 Bermuda 365+1 – A Leap Year of Life on The Rock by Gareth Lewis in the Edinburgh Gallery and in the Onions Gallery is the Body Art a members show. 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., Admission Free.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art: The Butterfield Family Gallery Botanical Gardens, Paget. 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 Camden 12- 2 on Tuesday and Fridays free Admission.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rick Faries Gallery: Botanical Gardens, Paget. 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 on June 19th until July 1. During shows open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: members/children under 12 free, others $5. Further information: 236-2950.

Select Palette Art Canopius: Atlantic House (old MR Onions Building), 11 Par-la-Ville Road.