THE BERMUDA CALENDAR
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.
TODAY AND TOMORROW
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.
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.
TODAY
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.
Bermuda National Trust (BNT) and Bermuda School of Music 'Midsummer Night at Verdmont' concert in the historic grounds. From classical music to swing. $150 for patrons, $50 for adults and $25 for students, and free for children under 10. Tickets available at www.bdatix.bm, at the Bermuda National Trust headquarters at Waterville in Paget or at the door. Contact the BNT at 236-6483 for further details, or visit www.bnt.bm.
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.
TOMORROW
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 26
A.B. Dolce Productions fundraiser for their upcoming fashion show. Martini's & Modeling Madness' at the G-135 Gallery in the Star Lounge on the corner of King and Front Street in Hamilton. Tickets are $20 at the door with one complimentary cocktail. From 7.30 p.m. until. Cocktails & Eats, MAC make overs, flair bartending, 5 minute photo shoots, runway 'walk off' competition, Wii competitions, beer pong, after party 3M Club Experience feat live entertainment