July 3

Bermuda National Gallery Panel discussion: 'Art as an agent of change'. Moderator: Lisa Howie. Presenter: Dr. Christina Storey. Featured biennial artists: Katherine Harriott and John Gardner. Social justice representatives: Peter Carey, Family Centre, LeYoni Junos, activist. Reception 5.30 p.m. Presentation/panel discussion: 6 p.m. Admission: Biennial artists free, others $5. Evening in commemoration of innocent victims of violence in Bermuda.

July 5

Extreme Entertainment presents Live Stand-Up Comedy at the Fairmont Southampton at 9.30 p.m. This event will be hosted by Nadanja. Comedians include Jason Andors, Vanessa Fraction, Smokey and Klymaxx. VIP tickets include: No long lines, express seating, Seating in the first three rows of the theatre up close and personal with the comedians, and free popcorn and wine. Go to www.boxoffice.bm to book your tickets

Unite Productions presents the Pink Party. An open air night of live performances, giveaways and outdoor nightclub light show, featuring a lineup of 12 Top 40 DJs. Live performances by C' Danger & Roachkilla backed by HomeGrown Band, Jake & Papa Lenny and many more. 10 p.m. for the Mambo White Party fashion show teaser, with door prizes. Fast Ferry up 8 p.m., 9 p.m., 10 p.m., 11 p.m. Ferry back: 3.15 a.m. and 4.15 a.m. Tickets $60 at the door. Dress: Pink or white tops preferred. Tickets available: CellularONE Reid Street and Burnaby Street, Sasch & Stefanel, iStore, MusicWorld and Snorkel Park.

The Bermuda FolkClub barbecue and jam night starting at 6 pm. at the Spanish Point Boat Club. It is $10. Casual. Bring an instrument. 291-2070.

July 11

Bermuda International Business Association networking event for college students. 'Speed Date' your way to your career with a variety of industry professionals. Chat one-on-one and socialise over cocktails and appetizers. At the Fairmont Hamilton Princess from 5.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. To register go to www.biba.org.

July 12

Mello Jones & Martin will be hosting a law student get together at their offices at fifth floor Thistle House, corner of Burnaby and Church streets, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch included. Find out about their new scholarship. RSVP by July 4 to Sharry Hall at shall@mjm.bm.

Alliance Francaise presents a Bastille Day celebration weekend. A night of elegance and French Riviera Style at Coco Reef. Cocktails at 6.30 p.m. Dinner at 7.30 p.m. Tickets are $100 at Pulp & Circumstance. Telephone Riquette Bonne-Smith at 296-5676.

EXHIBITIONS

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Further information: tel. 234-2809, see website www.artbermuda.bm or e-mail artcentre[at] ibl.bm

Bermuda National Gallery Until September 4: Bacardi Ltd. Biennial Exhibition of Contemporary Bermuda Art. Further information: tel. 295-9428 or see website www.bng.bm

Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard. 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. Further information: tel. 234-1333, e-mail marmuse@logic.bm or see website www.bmm.bm

Bermuda Society of Arts Until July 16: Onions Gallery: 'Timely Reflections VII' – arts and crafts by Department of Corrections inmates. Edinburgh Gallery: 'Alive' – photographs on canvas by Kelly Hunt. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Further information: tel. 292-3824 or see website www.bsoa.bm.

Common Ground Café/Gallery Select Palette Art: Until July 3. 'Face to Face' – oils on canvas by Vernon Clarke. Chancery Lane, Hamilton. Open 7.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays during Harbour Nights open until 9 p.m. Further information tel. 505-4290 or e-mail SPArt@logic.bm.

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. Tel. 295-1117, fax 295-1125.

Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation/Elliot Gallery, 27 Jubilee Road (corner of Jubilee Road and Parsons Lane), Devonshire. Gallery hours: 10 am to 2 p.m. or by appointment. Further information: tel. 236-5963 or e-mail kaleidoscopeartsfoundation@logic.bm

Masterworks Foundation at Camden House, Botanical Gardens, Paget. Paintings from the Bermudiana Collection. Open Tuesdays and Fridays 12 noon to 2 p.m. Further information: tel 236-5732. Admission free.

Masterworks at Colonial Insurance Foyer Gallery: 35 Reid Street. Open Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission free.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Botanical Gardens, Paget. 'Somewhere Beyond the Sea' – selection of works from our permanent collection, highlighting such artists as Georgia O'Keeffe, Winslow Homer, Albert Gleizes and Marsden Hartley.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rick Faries Gallery: July 3-22: 'The Others' – photographs of women and children around the world by Nicola Feldman. "Through Our Eyes' – photographs by 18-year-old Liberian refugee Jefferson D. Wilson. Proceeds of sales to support Liberian refugee children. Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: members/children under 12 free, others $5. Further information: tel. 236-2950.

Rock Island Cafe: Libby Cook-Toppan and Loris Toppan are exhibiting photographs until the end of the month.