April 4, 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, 18, 20, 21 and 25.

Bermuda Zoological Society whale watching trips on the BZS vessel

Endurance for ages ten and up. One adult per two children under 16. Trips depart from the public dock opposite BAMZ at 11am returning around 5pm. Fee $70 for members and $85 for non members. All trips are weather depending. Bring a packed lunch and drinks with you. Cooler provided. Book on www.bzs.bm or endurance.bzs@gov.bm or 293-2727 ext 2151.

April 4

Bermuda Zoological Society Wild Encounter: Meet the Whales with Mum from 11am to 5pm. For ages six and up. Bring a packed lunch. Activities available on the boat. Tickets $70 for members or $85 for non members. First child free, second child half price. Maximum two children adult. Information at www.bzs.bm, or contact Alex Amat at activities.bzs@gov.bm, 293-2727 ext 2133.

April 5

Jan Fraser will be offering a communications workshop on handling conflict in the workplace from 9am to 5pm in the Chamber of Commerce Boardroom. Registration Fee: $397. For more information e-mail jan@janfraser.com. To reserve your place at the workshop e-mail kgrant@bm.bm or telephone 292-7279 ext 21 or sign up online at www.janfraserbusinesstraining.com.

April 6open mic night at 7.30pm with music at 8pm at Spanish Point Boat Club, Spanish Point, Pembroke. Cash bar. Admission: $10 non-members, $8 members. For information Bermuda Folk Club, Spanish Point Boat Club, Spanish Point, Pembroke, 295-1030, info@folkclub.bm or www.folkclub.bm.

Bermuda Folk Club

Sandys 360 Family Fun and Fitness Festival from 11am to 7pm on the Sandys Secondary Middle School field. Rain date April 13. Admission is $5.

Scrabble Club at the Bermuda National Gallery, City Hall, from 10am to 1pm. For further details please RSVP to mbhowie@ibl.bm.

April 11 and 25

Bermuda Day Parade stall vendors meetings, sign up, hear from electricians and stall mangers and hear from wholesale representatives at 5.30pm at St Paul AME Church Centennial Hall. Call 292-1681 for details.

April 11 to 20

Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society ‘Calendar Girls’ by Tim Firth. For more information see www.bmds.bm.

April 11

The 2013 Capital G Private Wealth Conference with speaker former President of Mexico Felipe Calderon. The conference will use real world scenarios to illustrate issues of relevance and strategies for effective management and provide an excellent networking platform at Fairmont Southampton Resort. for a one-day event. Registration is $250 for a full day pass and $100 for a half day pass. See www.capitalgpwc.com.

April 12 to 18

Bermuda International Film Festival. See www.biff.bm for details.

April 12

Bermuda Society of Arts Wine Tasting on Friday on the top floor at City Hall in Hamilton. Doors open at 5.30pm with start at 6pm sharp. For reservations 292-3824 or e-mail bsoa@ibl.bm or book at www.bdatix.com.

April 13Monthly Series Meeting with topic: ‘Every Baby Weans’ at 10.30am at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, first floor conference room. All pregnant women, nursing mothers and babies are welcome. For breastfeeding assistance, call 236-1120.

La Leche League of Bermuda

United Church Women Spring Market Sale and Luncheon from 10am to 2pm at 7 York Street, St George’s. Call 297-1771 for information.

Ebenezer Methodist Church

from 10am until 5pm at My Sereni-Tea in Hamilton. Enjoy mini sessions for $1 per minute, Moringa tea and drink tasting and more. Will include intuitive development workshops, crystal readings, massage reflexology, wellness and holistic coaching and more. Contact celticsisters@northrock.bm or 296-2114.

Holistic Fair

event on the Bermuda Railway Trail starting at 10am at the Evangelical Church, South Road at Mission Road, by Modern Mart. Registration fee is $20 in advance, or $25 on event day, and includes a t-shirt and goody bag. Registration forms available at the Family Centre, Winners Edge, Bicycle Works or contact Roberta on 232-1116 or cycleforchange@tfc.prevention.bm.

Family Centre Cycle For Change

Open Mic featuring Ecuador’s Los Bohemios. Doors open at 7.30pm and music starts at 8pm at Spanish Point Boat Club, Spanish Point, Pembroke. Cash bar. Admission is $10 non-members, $8 members . For information call 295-1030 e-mail info@folkclub.bm or see www.folkclub.bm.

Bermuda Folk Club

The Visitor Industry Partnership VIP Excellence Awards at the Fairmont Southampton Hotel. For more information e-mail info@vip.bm or telephone 734-8125.

April 14

Bermuda Zoological Society event Be an Aquarist for the Day from 9.15am to 11.15am for ages three to five with an adult. Take a peek behind the scenes of the aquarium and prepare food for seals and fish. Booking deadline April 11. Tickets $15 members, $20 non-members (if two adults are coming, one needs to pay as a regular participant). Book at www.bzs.bm, or contact Alex Amat at activities.bzs@gov.bm, 293-2727 ext 2133.

In Love Consulting Celebrating the Onset of Menarche for parents and guardians from 2.30pm to 4pm at The Healing Centre at 21 Euclid Avenue, Pembroke. Tickets are $50 per person. Call 238-3917 or e-mail inloveconsulting@gmail.com.

April 17majorettes, Gombeys, dance group and bands meetings sign, rules, routes, share concerns at 5.30pm at St Paul AME Church Centennial Hall. Call 292-1681 for details.

Bermuda Day Parade

Melange is hosting a Men’s waxing event from 5.30pm to 8pm at BerSalon Inner Sanctum Front Street West. Minimum strips are $5. Proceeds benefit LCCA, and PALS. A ‘Cash Bar’ is on hand for encouragement.

April 18, 19 and 20

Annual Agricultural Exhibition is back at the Botanical Gardens.

April 20presents Zandonai’s Francesca da Rimini (on film in glorious HD) as part of The Metropolitan Opera’s ‘The Met: Live in HD’ series. In Italian with English subtitles from 5pm to 9.15pm at Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Tickets $35 / $30 students at gands.bm or at ptix.com or cash/cheque/card at door. For information see www.metoperafamily.org.

The Gilbert & Sullivan Society

April 26

Bermuda National Gallery are hosting acclaimed pianist Mirei Tsuji at 8pm in the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall, Church Street, Hamilton. Tickets are $65 available at www.premierticketsglobal.com starting April 1.

April 27will present the 16th Annual Some Enchanted Evening at 7.30pm in the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall. Tickets are $30 for adults, $15 for children or $75 for patrons at www.premierticketsglobal.com. For information call 296-5100 or e-mail musicschool@northrock.bm.

The Bermuda School of Music

Fishing with Dad Sunday spaces still available for the 9am to 11am slot. Tickets are $20 for members, $30 for non-members. Book at www.bzs.bm, or contact Alex Amat at activities.bzs@gov.bm, 293 2727 ext 2133.

Bermuda Zoological Society

May 3 and 10

Bermuda Day Parade final meeting for all participants at 5.30pm. Stall vendors placement numbers issued and all dance and group participants must attend to receive placement numbers at St Paul AME Church Centennial Hall. Call 292-1681 for details.

May 30, 31 and June 1

The Company present The Gina Love Show stand up comedy and improv at 8pm at the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall. Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets are $35 general admission and $50 for patron tickets at www.bdatix.bm . Patron night is May 30 and includes reception with hors d’oeuvres at City Hall and free drink at the cast party at Shines on June 1.

June 15

Capital G Limited 25th Annual Iron Kids Triathlon at Clearwater Beach. Children ages three to 14 can swim, bike, and run to victory. Junior triathletes can win up to $1,000 in scholarship funds. Carnival from 12pm to 5.30pm. Registration information will be posted soon. Contact 294-5194 or see www.capitalgironkids.bm.

Caledonian Society of Bermuda Second Annual Highland Games on the Saltus Playing field in Pembroke. Tickets are $5 for adults and children under 12 are free. For more information see www.caledoniansocietyofbermuda.com.

WEEKLY EVENTS

Tuesdays meeting Mechanics Building, Church Street, Hamilton. Penthouse Floor, Room 505 from 12.30 to 1.30pm. Telephone 236-8606.

AlAnon Family Group

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. 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.

Bermuda Historical Society Museum at 13 Queen Street, Hamilton with free admission with volunteers on duty to assist with questions, various leaflets and postcards available and Bermuda history books on sale. Open from 10.30am till 1pm. Closed on public holidays and weekends. Special tours available on request to 236-4193 .