Until FridayBermuda Society of Arts (BSOA) workshop with visiting botanical arts and teacher Margaret Best. For more information telephone 292-3824, e-mail bsoa@ibl.bm or see their website at www.bsoa.bmCity of Hamilton City Music and Jazz Festival showcasing Bermuda’s top musicians. Pop-up concerts that will happen throughout the city from 12pm to 2pm in Victoria Park, Wesley Square, Queen Elizabeth Park, Nellie’s Walk and Dr E F Gordon Square. Finale will be at City Hall Theatre on November 11 from 6pm to 8pm and 9pm to 11pm. Tickets $30 per show or $50 for both shows or $75 for VIP tickets. Available at City Hall. For full schedule see www.cityofhamilton.bm/events .TodayThe City Music and Jazz Festival free lunchtime concert at Wesley Square Wayne Davis Band at 12pm and Dayton Wharton duo at 1pm.TomorrowDiabetes Month free health screenings from 11.30am to 2pm in the Washington Mall.CTravel Special Kensington Tours Presentation on East, West and South Africa at the Cathedral Hall, 9 Church Street. Wine and cheese from 5.30pm to 6.30pm and presentation from 6pm to 7pm featuring the African Diaspora Trail. For more information call 292-3033 or see www.ctravel.bm .The City Music and Jazz Festival free lunchtime concert at Nellie’s Walk in front of City Hall with The Unit at 12pm and James Richardson at 1pm.Award winning documentary ‘Nefarious: Merchant of Souls’ about modern day slaver at CedarBridge Academy in the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts at 7pm. Tickets are $5 at www.bdatix.bm. For more information call 295-9640.Masterworks lecture with Jacqueline Alma and KASE, Chris Burville, Betty Lindo Perry and Caroline Troncossi at 5.30 at the Masterworks gallery in the Botanical Gardens in Paget.ThursdayHuggies Family Fun Day from 9am to 12 noon at Windreach Recreational Village with pony rides, face painting and more. Telephone 236-6688 Ext 416.The City Music and Jazz Festival free lunchtime concert at Dr E F Gordon Square with Tempo at 12pm and Drew’s Blues Band at 1pm.Up With People concert at the Fairmont Southampton entitled ‘Music The International Language’. Tickets are $30 at www.bdatix.bm. Entertainers are from all genres and include Stevie Darrell, Shine Hayward, Desmond Smith and others. Telephone 333-3624 for more information.Bermuda National Gallery student lecture at Bermuda College at 12.30pm. Christa Clarke, Curator, Arts of Africa and Senior Curator, Arts of Africa and the Americas, Newark Museum, New Jersey. The topic will be highlights of the Newark Museum Collection with a Focus on Contemporary African Art. She will also give an evening lecture at BNG at City Hall with a 5.30pm reception and 6pm lecture. Entry is $10 members; $20 non-members. RSVP to Lisa Howie at director@bng.bm or 295-9428. Open to students from all schools.FridayGiant Steps Bake Sale from 8am until at the Hamilton MarketPlace, Church Street. In aid of participation in the December Havana International Jazz Festival. For more information contact Dale Butler at 505-3409.The City Music and Jazz Festival free lunchtime concert in Victoria Park with CMJF Band at 12pm and Yellow Brick Road featuring Arijahknow Live Wires at 1pm.Saltus Grammar School alumni ‘Christmas in November’ cocktail reception from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Details to follow.Bermuda Institute of Ocean Science (BIOS) 2012 Gala Celebration on Friday at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel. Black tie event with guest speaker, Dr Sylvia Earle, a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence and visionary leader in marine exploration. Tables are $5,000 and individual tickets are $250. Contact Vanessa Shorto at 297-1880 x 204 or Vanessa.Shorto@bios.edu .Masterworks chilli cook-off from 5.30pm to 8pm. All proceeds to support their camp bursary programme. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. Tickets at Masterworks in the Botanical Gardens in Paget. To enter e-mail mworks@logic.bm or telephone 299-4000 .Bermuda Red Cross Premier of the movie ‘Skyfall 007’ at Specialty Cinema in Hamilton. The evening starts at 5pm with a cocktail reception and canapés at Astwood-Dickinson at 5pm. Movie at 6.45pm or 9.30pm. Tickets are $50 by e-mailing redcrossdevelopment@logic.bm or call 236-8253 ext 226 to book.November 9 to 27Bermuda Society of Interior Designers (BSID) is holding a designer wreath silent auction at Bermuda Society of Arts (BSOA) at City Hall to support the Eliza Doolittle Society and the BSOA fine arts scholarship. Winning bids announced at the BSID annual industry alliance cocktail party on November 27 from 5pm to 7pm at BSOA at City Hall. For more information e-mail jill.bydesign@logic.bm see www.bydesign.bm, or telephone 292-6041.November 10 to 17Twenty fifth World Rugby Cup Classic at National Stadium. Daily tickets can be purchased for $25 or five day pass for $100 at www.ptix.bm .November 10St Paul’s Guild Paget along with The Church Girls’ Brigade and Boys’ Brigade present their annual plant and bake sale and car wash from 9am to 2pm at the Christian Education Centre at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Middle Road, Paget.Continental Society of Bermuda 50th Anniversary Gala from 7pm to 12am at Fairmont Hamilton in the Harbourview Ballroom. Tickets are $100 and $125 for patrons from members or at www.ptix.bm . For information e-mail continentalbda@gmail.com .The Gilbert & Sullivan Society Metropolitan Operas on film series continues in glorious HD with ‘Verdi‘s Otello ’at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration (BUEI) at 5pm. For information see www.metoperafamily.org or e-mail Matt Nester at opera@gands.bm. Tickets on sale September 4 $35 for adults and $30 for students. Book at least five performances simultaneously for $30 each via www.gands.bm or www.premierticketsglobal.com direct, or purchase at door.Image Entertainment’s First Annual Bermuda Comedy Competition finals at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts at CedarBridge Academy. Tickets at www.bdatix.bm.November 11The City Music and Jazz Festival concludes with a double showcase at City Hall with shows from 6pm to 8pm and 9pm to 11pm. Tickets are available at City Hall for $30 per show or $50 for both shows, and $75 VIP includes reserved seating at both shows and a complimentary cocktail reception between shows at the Bermuda Society of Arts Gallery. For a complete talent line up see www.cityofhamilton.bm .November 12Centenary United Methodist Women Christmas Tea and Sale from 2pm to 5pm at Stephenson Memorial Hall at the church at the junction of Collectors Hill and South Road in Smith's parish.November 14Diabetes Month free health screenings from 11.30am to 2pm in the Washington Mall.Masterworks round table discussion ‘Artists working towards a beautiful failure’ at 2.30pm at Masterworks in the Botanical Gardens in Paget.November 15Youth Library family story night from 5.30pm to 7pm. Bring a picnic blanket and your dinner and enjoy an evening or stories, poetry and magic. Registration required $5. Register early to avoid disappointment.November 16St Peter’s Church 400th Anniversary Celebrations Gala Banquet at Rosewood Tucker’s Point with 7pm reception in the gallery and 8pm dinner in the Camden ballroom with speaker Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dr Richard Chartres. Evening dress with medals. Tickets $200 per person. Music by Toni Bari.Bermuda Aquarium and Zoo after dark series. Three tours from 6pm to 8pm for ages three to five accompanied by an adult. A guided tour around the facility will include a look at some of the nocturnal animals that call BAMZ home. Flashlights required. Tickets are $20 for BZS members; $35 for non-members. Price includes a drink and slice of pizza for children’s dinner. Fee: $20 for BZS members; $35 for non-members. Price includes a drink and slice of pizza for children’s dinner.November 17St Peter’s 400th Anniversary Celebrations coffee with Caroline Chartres ‘Why am I still an Anglican’ hosted by Grace Rawlins 9.30am in the Somers Lounge at the St George’s Club at 6 Rose Hill, St George's. $15 per person.Bermuda Aquarium and Zoo after dark series. Three tours from 6.30pm to 8.30pm for ages five to seven accompanied by an adult. A guided tour around the facility will include a look at some of the nocturnal animals that call BAMZ home. Flashlights required.The Garden Club of Bermuda’s Christmas in November from 10am to 4pm at Orange Valley, Devonshire with crafts, bake sale, lemon stand, plant sale enchanted garden, pony rides and John Cox’s book of ghost stories on sale. Tickets (available on the day) at $20 Adults, $10 ages ten to 18, under age ten free. For more information www.gardenclubbermuda.org .November 21Diabetes Month free health screenings from 11.30am to 2pm in the Washington Mall.November 23Bermuda National Gallery the Art of Music Series- Reinterpreting the Biennial Exhibition featuring Milton Raposo and Joy T Barnum, Michael Jones, Brian and Nicola Swan, James Richardson, Makeem ‘Haz’ Bartley, Kate Ross, Heather Nova, John Woolridge from 5 to 7.30pm at the BNG at City Hall. Tickets: $75 members; $100 non-members and includes open bar and canapés.November 24Caledonian Society St Andrew’s Day Ball at Fairmont Southampton Hotel in the Poinciana Ballroom at 6.30pm. Black Tie Dress Code. Tickets are $150 at www.ptix.bm or from Ian Hind at IHind@becl.bm. All are welcome.Bermuda Aquarium and Zoo after dark series. Three tours from 6.30pm to 8.30pm for all ages. Children under five must be accompanied by an adult. A guided tour around the facility will include a look at some of the nocturnal animals that call BAMZ home. Flashlights required. Fee: $20 for BZS members; $35 for non-members. Price includes a drink and slice of pizza for children’s dinner.The Gilbert & Sullivan Society Metropolitan Operas on film series continues in HD with ‘Adès’ The Tempest’, at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration (BUEI) at 5pm. For information see www.metoperafamily.org or e-mail Matt Nester at opera@gands.bm. Tickets on sale September 4 $35 for adults and $30 for students. Book at least five performances simultaneously for $30 each via www.gands.bm or www.premierticketsglobal.com direct, or purchase at door.November 26Restorative Practices in Schools: a public forum featuring two short films: ‘The Transformation of West Philadelphia High School’ and ‘Peer Mediation: a Bermudian Simulation’ followed by a facilitated discussion including representatives from the Police, Education and the Coalition for the Protection of Children from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at Bermuda Youth Counseling Services boardroom on Victoria Street, Milner Place. FreeNovember 27Introductory Seminar on the Principles of Restorative Justice presented by the Department of Court Services’ LaShonna Smith with special presentation by Magistrate Juan Wolffe on restorative practices in Bermuda’s drug court from 6pm to 7pm at the Coalition for the Protection of Children at 28 Mount Hill (parking accessible via Underhill Lane next to Arnolds). Free.Caron Bermuda Community Service Award Breakfast at Fairmont Hamilton from 8.30am to 10am. For information telephone Berni Ingemann at 236-0823 or bingemann@caron.org .November 28Swan’s Running Club presents ‘Let’s Walk, then Run’ a workshop for beginners. Learn how to avoid injuries, stay motivated and more at 6pm at The Youth Library Auditorium at 74 Church Street, Hamilton. All walkers, walking clubs, runners and interested people welcome. For more information contact Keith Smith at aspkms@yahoo.com or Kathi Rogers at 735-4935.November 29Restorative Justice Documentary free evening and circle discussion featuring documentary ‘Bending Bows and Arrows’ accompanied by circle discussion facilitated by Bermuda Youth Counselling Service (BYCS)’s Jackie Basden and Lauren Trott. From 6pm to 7.30pm in the Chewstick Lounge on Elliott Street in Hamilton.Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda (CURB) workshop. ‘Moving towards Racial Diversity/Equity: Understanding our past, choosing an inclusive future’ from 8.45am to 1pm. Cost: $35 members or $50 non-members. All Are Welcome. Lunch is provided. To register call the Centre on Philanthropy 236-7706.December 1Kiwanis Club of Hamilton invites you to the 14th annual seniors party at Salvation Army Citadel and is from 1pm to 3pm. RSVP by November 21 by telephoning 293-4581 or 292-2386. It is a free event.December 1 and 2Bermuda Chamber Choir Concert with Saturday concert at 7.30pm and Sunday concert at 4pm at Wesley Methodist Church in Hamilton. Featuring Britten’s Ceremony of Carols and other seasonal music. For ticket information visit www.musicschool.bm or call 296-5100 .December 3Free introductory seminar on ‘Circles of Support and Accountability’ (COSA) with Director of CoSA, Ottawa, Susan Love from 2pm to 4pm in the Charities House Boardroom. RSVP requested. Contact Nicola.cpc@logic.bm to register, or call 295 1150.December 6Masterworks Christmas at Masterworks at the Botanical Gardens in Paget. Details to follow.December 31Jimmy Keys New Years Eve dinner show at Fairmont Hamilton at 8pm. Tickets are $169 including dinner, show, dancing and grats at www.bdatix.bm .WEEKLY EVENTSMondaysShine’s House of Music and Entertainment presents ‘Death by Disco’, a 70s Disco Dinner Drama featuring an all-star Bermudian cast; Nadanja & Nishanthi Bailey and more from June 28 to November 1 at 7.30pm. Tickets are $75, which includes the show, a complimentary swizzle and a four-course meal. Limited seating so book early. Contact 293-9092 or shineshouseofmusic@gmail.com .Destination Dockyard from June 11 to September 17, street festival, shopping, children’s activities, Gombeys, arts and crafts, food and more from 7.30pm. End your evening out with Salsa at Bone Fish Bar until midnight or live local entertainment at Snorkel Park Beach until 3am .Tai Chi Chuan Class from 5.30pm to 7pm at Sankofa, 1 Chancery Lane, Hamilton. Fee is $100 per month. Telephone 292-2513 to register or see www.sankofabda.com .Youth Library Tiny Tunes (Babies) at 10am. For more information on library programmes and services, visit www.bnl.bm.Meet-A-Mum Association playgroup in Warwick from 9.30am to 11am at Saint Mary’s Church (Saint Mary’s Road off Middle Road). See www.mama.bm for more information.AlAnon Family Groups at the Caron Institute, 61 Verdmont Road Smiths from 7 to 8pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, York Street St Georges from 8 to 9.30pm. Telephone 236-8606 .TuesdaysAlAnon Family Group meeting Mechanics Building, Church Street, Hamilton. Penthouse Floor, Room 505 from 12.30 to 1.30pm. Telephone 236-8606.Paperwhites is a group for families struggling with infertility. They meet the first Tuesday of every month from 6pm to 7.30pm at Spirit House at 65 Middle Road, Devonshire. More details on www.paperwhitesbermuda.com.Bermuda National Gallery Education Opportunities: Learning with art. Youth Camera Action, for ages 11 to 14, is a photography programme for all skill levels. Photography supplies provided. Sponsored by the 2011 Catlin End-to-End. Classes run Tuesday and Thursday 3.30pm to 5pm; Saturday 10am to 11.30am. Space is limited. Contact Ms Dany Pen for more information: education@bng.bm.Meetamum Association playgroup in Paget from 9.30am to 11am in Saint Michael’s Church Hall on South Shore Road across from Elbow Beach. See www.mama.bm for more information.WednesdaysHarbour Nights on Front Street in Hamilton every Wednesday until September 5. Gombeys at 7pm, Carl Rodney Steel Pan Duo at 7.35pm and Kennel Boys at 8.30pm. For more information call 295-4201 or e-mail smadeiros-cooke@bcc.bm . During Harbour Nights children and adults can take a Tiny the Tree Frog story walk around Queen Elizabeth (Par-la-ville Park) starting at 7pm at the main gate on Queen Street. The walk is guided by author Elizabeth Mulderig who will tell the story ‘Tiny the Tree Frog Tours Bermuda’.AlAnon Family Group meeting at St Paul’s Education Centre, 69 Middle Paget from 5.30 to 6.30pm. Telephone 236-8606.Hilary’s Place at WindReach, 57 Spice Hill Road, Warwick is open from 10am to 12 noon. Family caregivers can come alone or with their care recipient for a midweek break of coffee and conversation. There is no charge. Call WindReach 238-2469 or visit www.windreachbermuda.bm for more information.Overeaters Anonymous weekly meetings. Every Wednesday lunchtime from 1 to 2pm in Stevenson Room, Wesley Methodist Church, 41 Church Street, Hamilton AND Saturday 11am to noon. All welcome overeaters, bulimics and anorexics. oabermuda@hotmail.com www.oa.org .ThursdaysShine’s House of Music and Entertainment presents ‘Death by Disco’, a 70s Disco Dinner Drama featuring an all-star Bermudian cast; Nadanja & Nishanthi Bailey and more from June 28 to November 1 at 7.30pm. Tickets are $75, which includes the show, a complimentary swizzle and a four-course meal. Limited seating so book early. Contact 293-9092 or shineshouseofmusic@gmail.com .Charlar Spanish Club for people who enjoy Spanish language and culture will meet the first Thursday of every month. For more information see www.charlarbermuda.wordpress.com or e-mail charlarbda@gmail.com.Meetamum Association playgroup meeting on Thursdays in Pembroke from 9.30am to 11.30am at St John’s Church, Hinson Cooper Room at 127 St John’s Rd, Pembroke. For more information see www.mama.bm .Bermuda National Gallery Education Opportunities: Learning with art. Youth Camera Action, for ages 11 to 14, is a photography programme for all skill levels. Photography supplies provided. Sponsored by the 2011 Catlin End-to-End. Classes run Tuesday and Thursday 3.45pm to 4.45pm; Saturday 10am to 11.30am. Space is limited. Contact Dany Pen for more information: education@bng.bm.Kiwanis Club of St George’s has meetings the first and third Thursday of each month. The first Thursday is at Ebenezer Methodist Church Hall and the second Thursday is a dinner meeting at the St George’s Club at 7pm.Youth Library Boys Club every Thursday at 3.45pm starting September 29. For more information on library programs and services, visit www.bnl.bm .FridaysPink Beach Club Happy Hour starting Friday June 15 from 5pm-9pm.AlAnon Family Group meeting at St Paul’s Education Centre, 69 Middle Road, Paget from 5.30 to 6.30pm. Telephone 236-8606.Vasco Da Gama Club happy hour in collaboration with Seabreeze Salsa and Premier Distributors from 5pm to 1am in the V-Lounge at the Vasco Da Gama Club on Reid Street in Hamilton.SaturdaysBermuda Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) meets from 12.30pm to 1.30pm at the Wesley Methodist, 41 Church Street, Hamilton. Go through the metal gate on the left of the church, straight ahead to the cedar door, up the stairs and to the right. This is a Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition oriented fellowship based on the model pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous. The only qualification for SLAA membership is a desire to stop living out a pattern of sex and love addiction. SLAA is supported entirely through the contributions of its membership and is free to all who need it.Overeaters Anonymous weekly meetings in the Stevenson Room, Wesley Methodist Church, 41 Church Street, Hamilton from 11am to noon. Also every Wednesday lunchtime 1 to 2pm . All welcome, overeaters, bulimics and anorexics. oabermuda@hotmail.com www.oa.org.Thrifty Saturdays the last Saturday of every month from 10am to 2pm at the Rubber Tree Market off of Khyber Pass in Warwick. Part of the proceeds go to a children’s charity.SundaysAlAnon Family Group at the Caron Institute, 61 Verdmont Road Smiths from 7 to 8pm. Telephone 236-8606.