March 20th, 2019 Bermuda Calendar Update
Good Morning Bermuda,
Happy first day of spring! The new season is officially upon us now and there’s a lot to look forward to on the Bermuda Events calendar. Here’s your weekly update with all of the latest events that have been added since last week, but be sure to check out the Quick Recap section at the bottom of this post as well for a full listing of all upcoming events, including those previously covered in previous posts.
Are you planning an event? Be sure to let us know by completing the online submission form here – a basic listing is free!
UNESCO Poetry Day, an event connected to the world-wide UNESCO Poetry Day events held by the United Nations, will take place in King’s Square on Thursday, March 21st.
From noon until 1:30pm, there will be poetry and musical performances by schools as well as special guests. In case of inclement weather the event will be held at the World Heritage Centre.
This is a free event.
For more information, contact Courtney Trott at 297-1532 or ctrott@stgeorge.bm.
The Pink Beach Club invites you to their Spring Solace Dinner for a peak into spring on Thursday, March 21st.
From 5pm until 9pm at the restaurant at The Loren, you can enjoy a three-course menu inspired by the season.
To view the full menu, visit http://bit.ly/springsolacemenu.
The cost is $55 per person.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 293-1666.
Marcus’ Restaurant in the Hamilton Princess Hotel invites you to Um Sabor de Portugal on Thursday, March 21st.
From 6:30pm until 9:30pm, you can join them in a celebration of Portuguese heritage and embark upon a culinary adventure with Portuguese food and wine pairings.
The event is being held in association with Amaral Farms and Burrows Lightbourn.
The cost is $125, plus gratuities.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 298-2028 or ham.diningreservations@fairmont.com.
The Alliance Francaise are pleased to invite you to their annual dinner, a special Soirée Haiti on Thursday, March 21st.
From 6:30pm until 9:30pm at the Royal Dinghy Yacht Club, the event promises to be a great opportunity to learn more about this French-speaking territory in the Caribbean, with a special presentation by Leslie Chauvet, a Haitian residing in Bermuda.
During the evening, they will also announce the winners of the AF scholarships to visit and study in Biarritz, France, for three weeks this summer.
Tickets are $65 for members and $80 for non-members (memberships available on site). Tickets are available from www.Bdatix.bm.
For more information, contact alliancefrancaisebda@gmail.com or visit www.AllianceFrancaisebda.org.
A new show is opening at Masterworks Museum of Art entitled Painting with Thread on Friday, March 22nd.
The show will be held in the Rick Faries Gallery and feature works by the Bermuda Guild of Stitchery. Part proceeds from the sale of items at this show will be donated to Masterworks Education Programmes.
The opening reception is from 5:30pm until 7pm, on Friday, March 22nd. Admission is free. There will also be a Wine and Cheese Tasting hosted by the Bermuda Guild of Stitchery on March 28th. The exhibition will run until April 18th.
For more information, or to register visit, contact 299-4000 or art@masterworksbermuda.org.
The Bermuda College will hold an Alumni Football Social on Friday, March 22nd.
The event is being held from 6:30pm until 8:30pm in the Gymnasium, so that alumni of the college can reconnect. There will be a series of short indoor football games, raffle prizes and refreshments for sale- cash only.
There is no fee for admission.
For more information, contact bcalumni@college.bm.
Come by and support Impact Mentoring Academy at their Car Wash & Bake Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, March 23rd.
This will be held from 9am until 1pm at Impact Mentoring Academy, located at the former Berkeley Institute.
The cost is $20 for cars, $10 for bikes, or $25 for SUVs and trucks. All proceeds will go towards supporting student activities and initiatives.
For more information, contact 747-4621 or info@imabda.bm.
The Loren invites you to join them for Goslings Rum Night on Saturday, March 23rd.
From 7pm, you can enjoy a beer and wine bar plus rum cocktails made with Goslings rum, paired with four Chef Action Stations: NY Steakhouse, Poke Bowls, Asian Street Food and a Dessert Station.
You can view the full menu at http://bit.ly/rumnightmenu.
The cost is $98, plus gratuities, and tickets are available on www.Ptix.bm/Event/3411/Goslings-Rum-Night.
For more information, contact 293-1666.
Middlebury College’s oldest A Cappella Group, The Dissipated Eight will Perform at the Waterlot Inn on Saturday, March 23rd.
Originally a barbershop octet, the group evolved along with modern a cappella in order to incorporate new musical styles. The group continues to perform all over New England and Bermuda at private venues, other colleges, and high schools alike. With 65 years behind them, they look forward to continued success through the blending of traditional and contemporary a cappella.
The performance starts at 7pm.
For more information, contact Concierge.Southampton@Fairmont.com or visit the concierge desk.
Join the Bermuda Motocross Club Bi-Weekly Race Series for an adrenaline pumping afternoon of racing on Sunday, March 24th.
If slamming whoops, carving berms and flying high over jumps is your idea of excitement then come check out the riders. From 4-year-old peewees to veteran masters, every class promises to have you on your feet and cheering for more.
The first gate drop is at 12:30pm at BMC MotoSports Park at Clearwater, where you can bring the kids and head over to the pits to meet your favourite rider in person and check out the awesome bikes.
The entry fee is $10 for adults, $5 for kids, and children under 5-years-old enter free.
For more information, contact jahnikaalves@gmail.com.
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre presents Cancer Talks: Colorectal Health at BUEI on Tuesday, March 26th
The talks starts 5:30pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium, where local Oncologist, Dr. Sein Aung and Local GP Dr. Paula Estwick will discuss your colorectal health.
This is a free event. To rsvp, visit www.Cancer.bm.
For more information, contact 236-1001 or events@chc.bm.
Ever wanted to get behind the bar? Want to shake up your favourite cocktail, flip it behind your back, or light it on fire? Care to know what ingredients are in your favourite liquors? Then check out the Cocktail Master Class on Thursday, March 28th.
From 5:30pm until 7:30pm at Ambiance Lounge, you’ll have the chance to learn all of the above and the freedom to create your own flavours too.
The cost is $125 per person, and the booking deadline is March 24th. Spaces are limited.
For more information, or to RSVP, contact 705-2121 or ambiancemembersbda@gmail.com
The Grateful Bread, a community action dinner program to help heal racial and social divisions and foster “One Love” in our society, will host a free dinner for those in need on Thursday, March 28th.
Doors open at 5:45pm at Astwood Hall, adjacent to St. Andrews church on Church Street (opposite HSBC), and service will start promptly at 6pm. Food is served by ticket number until all food is gone. There will also be free giveaways of clothes, shoes, household items, toiletries and more. The event finishes at 7:30pm.
The free meal is provided by the generous donations of their volunteers. Additional volunteers are still needed so sign up to help give back.
For more information, contact Juliana or Suzi at 296-8444, jsnelling@canterburylaw.bm, or outerbridge@canterburylaw.bm.
All dogs and their humans are invited to join in the Last Chance Fun Dog Walk & Run at Horseshoe Bay Beach on Sunday, March 31st.
Starting at 9am, families can walk or run 5K/1K with their dog. As per Bermuda laws, all pups must be leashed at all times while on the beach and paths. Those without dogs are invited to participate as well.
The cost to enter is $15 per dog, and sign-up can be done online at www.RaceDayWorld.com. Part proceeds will go to the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre.
For more information, contact 333-6043 or LHBermuda@yahoo.com.
Another Castle Masters Day of Fun is happening on Sunday, March 31st.
From 11am until 5pm at the Softball park at Bernard’s Park, there will be multiple bouncy castles, a giant slide, and games to entertain children ages 2 and up.
The $10 entry fee includes unlimited access to the bouncy castles. Adults enter for free, unless they want to bounce too. Food, snacks, and drinks will also be available for purchase.
For more information, contact bookings@castlemastersbda.com or 535-5959.
Welcoming boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 11, a Spring Break Football Camp will run from Monday, April 1st until Friday, April 5th.
Daily from 8:30am at Warrior Park in Smiths, this football-focused camp will provide lots of fun activities for boys and girls, and no football experience is required. Their experienced coaches are also SCARS and CPR certified.
The cost is $30 per day or $125 for the week. Registration is open online at www.ut7football.com/springcamp2019. Spaces are limited.
For more information, contact camps@ut7football.com.
Bermuda Jump Rope Federation are offering a Spring JUMP Camp from Monday, April 1st to Friday, April 5th.
They promise a fun and energetic week during which kids, between the ages of 6 and 17, can enhance the skills they have and learn a whole host of new ones from local and international certified world jump rope coaches.
Drop-off is daily from 8:30am. The camp runs from 9am until 3pm. After Camp is also available from 3pm until 5:30pm.
The cost is $150 for the week, plus an extra $100 for After Camp. The daily rate is $30 until 3pm, or $50 with After Camp.
For more information, or to register, contact bdajrf@gmail.com or 704-3949.
Spring into Art, a mixed media group show by artist members of the Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard, will show at Gallery One Seventeen on Friday, April 5th.
The opening is from 5:30pm until 7pm, at the gallery on Front Street where the show will be on display for one night only. The show will move back to the Bermuda Arts Centre in Dockyard after that, where it will remain on display until May 15.
Art in all media including work from Bermuda’s leading artists will be available for sale. This promises to be a chance to add to your local collection that you don’t miss out on.
For more information, contact BermudaArtsCentre@gmail.com.
Get an early taste of carnival at the Classic Old School Soca Fete on Friday, April 5th.
The party is from 9pm until 3am at Ocean View Golf Club.
Early Bird tickets are available now on www.Ptix.bm. Tickets are $20 at the door.
For more information, contact 331-2121.
Restoration Fellowship’s Missions Ministry will be hosting the Mission Possible Community Fun Fair, a White Elephant style spring fair on Saturday, April 6th.
This will be held from 10am until 6pm at Warwick Preschool, and aims to attract members of the public seeking to purchase new and gently-used clothes, shoes, books, toys and household products at reasonable prices. This promises to be a family-friendly affair, allowing children to shop and thereafter enjoy fun activities while adults browse and shop.
The fundraiser is to support those in need locally and internationally. Proceeds will be donated to Warwick Preschool who are recovering from a fire at the facility last year, and His Majesty’s Happy Home – a non-profit orphanage and school located in Krobo-Odumase in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
Following the sale any left-over items will be donated to local charitable organisations such as PALS, Bermuda Red Cross and the Bermuda Hospitals Board. The ministry is requesting the help of the general public in donating items that are still in great condition but not longer of use to you. Donations can be delivered to the drop off location in the Washington Mall, within the space opposite Heel Quik, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from March 12- 28, between noon and 5:45pm.
For more information, contact 505-7729, 599-7373 or missionpossiblebda@gmail.com.
Mark your calendars – it’s time to bounce! Tomorrow’s Voices invite you to their 8th Annual Bounce For Autism Fun Day on Saturday, April 6th.
Since children with Autism love to bounce, this community fun day will have bouncing as the focus of activities, including 13 fun castles and water slides, and the “Wipe Out” from Xtreme Sports Ltd. There will also be a raffle draw, local entertainment, face painting, dance competitions, and a “Bounce Off” competition. Lots of food and snack stalls will also be on site.
Running from 2pm until 8pm at Police Field, the day is designed to help Tomorrow’s Voices raise awareness of Autism and developmental disabilities while celebrating those young people and adults who live successfully every day with these disorders, and also help raise funds for their much-needed centre and services.
This event will not only bring together typical and special needs children to enjoy the same activities, but will also bring parents and families out to participate in a variety of games while supporting a charity so valuable to the Bermuda community. They also need volunteers so if you are interested in helping, please contact them.
The entrance fee is $12, which Includes all day access to 13 fun castles and 1 entrance Raffle per person. Funds raised from this event will go directly to continuing the sustainability of their autism centre that helps children with special needs every day of the year.
For more information, contact info@tomorrowsvoices.bm or 297-4342.
Play to win at the Casino Night at Inferno Club on Saturday, April 13th.
From 7pm until midnight you can play Blackjack, poker, darts, Wheel of Fortune, and Crown & Anchor. Dress code is black and white.
Tickets are $100 per person and include food, a drink ticket, $20,000 in fake money, and a raffle ticket.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Chiko at 704-4566, Ja Ja at 704-6717 or chiko@1989@live.com.
Kids and adults of any age can experience the joys of being on the water as The RBYC Sailing Academy hosts their Community Sailing Day on Sunday, April 14th.
From 10am until 4pm at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, there will be instructors to give taster lessons on the different sailboats at the club. They will have boats to suit all ages and ability levels.
This is a free event.
For more information, or to rsvp, contact SailingCoach@rbyc.bm.
Looking for a different and exciting activity to do during the Easter weekend? Join the City of Hamilton as they kick of the Fresh Air Film Series with the City’s first ever Drive-in Movie, on Saturday, April 20th.
Take a break from the kites and marbles and drive or ride into the City with family and friends, to the top level of Bull’s Head Car park, for a night of two feature films under the stars.
Showtime starts at 5:30pm for Ralph Breaks the Internet, followed by DC Comics latest box office smash, Aquaman, at 8pm.
Admission is FREE and a seating area will be available. Classic food and snack vendors will be on deck to purchase goodies during the films.
For more information, contact events@cityhall.bm.
Have fun while showing support for a special autism charity by participating in Tomorrow’s Voices 6th Annual Autism Rocks Socks Charity Fundraiser on Friday, April 26th.
From 8am, island-wide, companies, schools and organisations are invited to participate by wearing crazy, fun socks. Participants are encouraged to create sock competitions amongst students or staff for wearing the most creative or funny socks.
The cost is $5 and participants will receive an Autism Awareness sticker for their donation.
For more information, or to receive a registration form, contact info@tomorrowsvoices.bm or 297-4342.
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Friends of the College Library, all are invited to an illuminating evening at the Library After Dark on Saturday, April 27th.
Doors open at 8pm at the Bermuda College Library, and the event will feature live entertainment by D.I.A. Band (Devils Isles Audio), starting at 9pm. A cash bar will be available, as well as door prizes.
Tickets are $25 general admission, or $50 for VIP tickets (advance purchase only) which includes access to the VIP lounge, balcony view, and a Cocktail Hour from 9pm-10pm with hot hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary drink.
Tickets are available from the Bermuda College Library, the Bermuda Bookstore on Queen Street, at the door, or in advance from www.Ptix.bm.
For more information, contact 236-9000 ext. 4381 or sriley@college.bm.
With so many outstanding Bermudian female authors, Atlantic Publishing House will host The Crystal Butterfly Awards Part 2, a second recognition reception on Sunday, May 5th.
Starting at 1:30pm in the Discovery Room (Cafeteria) at Cedar Bridge Academy, this promises to be another significant event to celebrate Bermuda’s female authors. The publishing house is celebrating 40 years in the business of helping authors get into print, and this is also their 25th year of publishing the only book of women’s writings: Transitions: Voices of Bermuda Women. There will be live entertainment, local food and an opportunity to celebrate eight women authors. The Triumph of the Spirit award will be presented to celebrate nurse/journalist/author and biographer, Meredith Ebbin. The guest speaker is lawyer/author Shaunte’ Simons.
Tickets are $45 and can be purchased from Island Kaddy, Music Box and The Leopards’ Club. The authors will also have their books on sale and a variety of vendors will be present.
For more information, contact ddbutler@logic.bm.
Save the Date: Quick Recap of Upcoming Bermuda Events
March
Tall ship Lord Nelson Visits Bermuda – March 21st to March 24th
BUEI Talks presents: 5 Million Steps with Rory Gorman – March 21st
**NEW UNESCO Poetry Day – March 21st
**NEW Spring Solace Dinner – March 21st
**NEW Alliance Francaise Annual Dinner: Soiree Haiti – March 21st
**NEW Um Sabor de Portugal – March 21st
**NEW Show Opening at Masterworks: Painting with Thread – March 22nd.
**NEW Bermuda College Alumni Football Social – March 22nd
An Evening in the Enchanted Forest – March 22nd
Live Your Life On Purpose: Numbers Don’t Lie – March 22nd
Single Malt Whisky Dinner – March 22nd
Educational Workshop 2019: Experience Dyslexia – March 23rd
MSA’s White Elephant Sale – March 23rd
Warwick Academy Spring Fair & Artisan Market – March 23rd
Marcus’ Cooking Classes: Soul Food – March 23rd
Harry’s Wine School: Falling For Red: Chile – March 23rd
Bermuda Gymnastics Open House – March 23rd & 24th
**NEW Impact Mentoring Academy Car Wash & Bake Sale Fundraiser – March 23rd
**NEW Goslings Rum Night at The Loren – March 23rd
**NEW The Dissipated Eight at The Waterlot Inn – March 23rd
Swan’s Running Club Legends Race Series 2019: Ray Swan Flat 8k – March 24th
Spring-Themed Arts & Crafts Classes for Children: Painting Flowerpots & Leafbowls – March 24th
**NEW Bermuda Motocross Club Bi-Weekly Race Series – March 24th
Community Movie: The Cyberbully – March 24th
BUEI Screens presents: The Wedding Guest – March 24th
**NEW Cancer Talks: Colorectal Health – March 26th
Lorraine Rest Home Presents Living In Healthy Ages: An Evening Series of Health & Wellness Topics with Dr. D – March 27th
2019 Digital Leadership Conference – March 27th
IMA March Open House – March 27th & 28th
BUEI Films: Project Wild Thing – March 28th
**NEW Cocktail Master Class – March 28th
**NEW The Grateful Bread – March 28th
Young @ Art: March 2019 – March 30th
Spring-Themed Arts & Crafts Classes for Children: Decorating Fairy Wings – March 30th
Relay For Life BINGO Night – March 30th
BUEI Screens presents: Woman at War – March 31st
**NEW Last Chance Fun Dog Walk & Run – March 31st
**NEW Castle Masters Day of Fun – March 31st
April
Masterworks Spring Break Art Camp – April 1st to April 5th
Bermuda Gymnastics Association Easter Break Camp: Week 1 – April 1st to April 5th
**NEW Spring Break Football Camp – April 1st until April 5th
**NEW Spring JUMP Camp – April 1st to April 5th
Bermudian Literature Classes with Dr Angela Barry : Module 4: A New Bermuda Emerges ‘The Sailor and the Fox’ by Brian Burland – starts April 2nd
Spirit of Bermuda Overseas Voyage: Bermuda to Antiqua Delivery – April 3rd UPDATE: VOYAGE CANCELLED
**NEW Bermuda Arts Centre Show Opening: Spring into Art – April 5th
**NEW Classic Old School Soca Fete – April 5th
Corporate Futsal Challenge – April 6th
Spring-Themed Arts & Crafts Classes for Children: Dreamcatchers – April 6th
**NEW Mission Possible Community Fun Fair – April 6th
**NEW 8th Annual Bounce For Autism Fun Day – April 6th
The Rhythm Lab’s Vegan Gathering – April 6th
Swan’s Running Club Legends Race Series 2019: Ludwig Cann 10k – April 7th
Rum Punch Brunch – April 7th
The Crystal Butterfly Awards – April 7th
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Cilea’s Adriana Lecouvreur – April 7th
Masterworks Spring Break Art Camp – April 8th to April 12th
Bermuda Gymnastics Association Easter Break Camp: Week 2 – April 8th to April 15th
Bermuda College Presents: Spoken Word Artist Shanelle Gabriel – April 10th
Kite-Building Night – April 12th
Spring-Themed Arts & Crafts Classes for Children: Kite-Making – April 13th
**NEW Casino Night – April 13th
**NEW Community Sailing Day – April 14th
Bermuda Breeze Tennis Championships – April 15th to April 21st
Snorkel Park Opens for the Season – April 15th
Relay For Life: Team Captain Meetings – April 16th
Spirit of Bermuda Overseas Voyage: Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta – April 17th UPDATE: VOYAGE CANCELLED
Spring-Themed Arts & Crafts Classes for Children: Painting Eggs & Easter Bunnies – April 20th
**NEW Fresh Air Films: Drive-In Movie – April 20th
Spirit of Bermuda Overseas Voyage: Bermuda Return Voyage – April 23rd UPDATE: VOYAGE CANCELLED
MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda 2019: Opening Ceremony, Pasta Party & Harbour Nights – April 25th
MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda 2019: RenaissanceReKidsDuathlon – April 26th
Relay For Life Fish/Chicken Dinner – April 26th
MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda 2019: Race Day – April 27th
MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda 2019: Shopping Festival – April 28th
**NEW 6th Annual Autism Rock Socks Fundraiser – April 26th
**NEW Library After Dark – April 27th
May
DIA Live and Direct – May 4th
A Night in the Triangle – May 4th
Swan’s Running Club Legends Race Series 2019: “Sir” Stanley Burgess 5k – May 5th
**NEW The Crystal Butterfly Awards: Part 2 – May 5th
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Bizet’s Carmen – May 5th
Relay For Life: Team Captain Meetings – May 15th
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Donizetti’s La Fille du Régiment – May 18th
Leadership: The Compass to Success – May 19th
June
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Wagner’s Die Walküre – June 1st
Dr. C. A. Smith Commemorative Celebration – May 18th Rescheduled for June 9th
Art Exhibits
Current Exhibits at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art
- 10 Years a Museum Redux – ongoing
- Painting with Thread – until April 16th
Current Exhibits at Bermuda National Gallery – ongoing
- The Power of Art: Land and Sea: Fragile Treasures
- Jacqueline Alma: Like a Tree, Let the Dead Leaves Drop
- What’s Poppin’!
- 54th Annual Student Art Exhibition – until April 9th
World Heritage Centre: Bermuda Panoramas by Emile Antoine Verpilleux – until further notice
Enjoy the rest of your week!
B
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