December 4 to 24

The Fairmont Hamilton Princess will host its annual Teddy Bear Tea. The children’s Christmas tea is served daily between 2.30pm and 5pm. An etiquette class will be held on December 5, 12 and 19. Children are encouraged to bring a brand new teddy bear or other stuffed animal which in turn will be donated to various Bermuda charities for families in need. On Saturdays and Sundays, children will enjoy a special storytelling with Santa Claus at 3.30pm.

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Kwanzaa: A Cultural Celebration and Enrichment Workshop This pre-Kwanzaa workshop features Professor Melodye Micre Van Putten. Bouche Restaurant from 6.30pm to 9pm. Dress ethnic or smart casual (no jeans). Tickets $90. For more information and tickets telephone 505-3409 or e-mail ddbutler@digicel.blackberry.com.

CedarBridge Academy presents under the distinguished patronage of Dame Jennifer Smith presents ‘Winter ‘POPS’ Concert’, featuring John Seymour, New Era, BSM Steel Pan Orchestra & the CedarBridge Academy String Ensemble at 7.30pm at Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. Tickets:$25 General or $55 Patrons. (available at the CedarBridge Library or online (www.bdatix.bm). Call 296-5665 for more information. Proceeds will aid the CedarBridge Academy String Ensemble’s travel costs to Walt Disney World, Florida for their April 2011 performance.

December 9 to 18

The Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society’s annual pantomime is now online for purchasing tickets. ‘Firebird’ written by Carol BIrch with original music by James Burn will be playing at City Hall Theatre, Hamilton at 7.30pm with matinee performances on the 11,12 and 18 at 3pm. No evening performances on Sunday. For more information go to http://www.bmds.bm. Tickets are $35. Tickets are also available at the BMDS box office at the Daylesford Theatre or at the City Hall Theatre an hour before showtime.

December 11

Christmas Parade in Dockyard. 5pm