April 24th, 2019 Bermuda Calendar Update
Good Morning Bermuda!
We are quickly approaching the end of April, and that means summer is just around the corner – Yay!! The Bermuda Calendar is already filling up with lots of options for planning some fun in the sun, so without any further adieu, here’s your weekly update with all of the latest events that have been added since last week.
If you are planning an event then please let us know by completing our online event submission form here – a basic listing is free!
You can step into history in the Royal Naval Dockyard on a Historical Re-enactment and Walking Tour, offered every Tuesday and Friday, from now until the end of the summer season.
Suitable for all ages, this interactive and educational experience will depict life in the Royal Naval Dockyard in the early 1800s. With a knowledgeable guide and actors (fully dressed in period costume), you will be transported to another time, while learning the historical aspects of breakwaters, fortifications, storehouses, workshops, barracks and much more.
The tour is free to join and starts at 9:45am at the moongate on the cruise ship pier.
The tour is offered every Tuesday and Thursday until October 29th.
For more information, contact 234-1709 and marketing@wedco.bm.
WEDCO’s Living Arts Guided Walking Tour is back for another season.
Dockyard has inspired artistic expression since it was designed in the early 19th century. Today, the area boasts glass-makers, woodworkers, maritime artists, potters, jewellers and so much more. Join WEDCO’s knowledgeable tour guide, a local historian with an eye for art, for an interactive experience learning about the Royal Naval Dockyard’s art history and visit a variety of working studios. On this tour you will also meet the talented resident artists, who are inspired by the Royal Naval Dockyard.
The tour is free to join, and starts at 9:30am at the moongate on the cruise ship pier in Dockyard.
The tour is offered every Thursday throughout the summer until October 31st, with the exception of July 18th and July 25th.
For more information, contact 234-1709 and marketing@wedco.bm.
Every Wednesday at 5pm it’s Gin O’Clock at Crown & Anchor, a new gin-themed Happy Hour, starting on April 24th.
Enjoy a mid-week pick-me-up, at the restaurant in the Hamilton Princess Hotel. Each week will feature an exciting new gin.
The cost is $10 per drink, plus gratuities.
This event will continue every Wednesday until the end of June.
For more information, or for reservations, contact 441-298-2028 or
ham.diningreservations@fairmont.com.
This spring/summer Anchor Restaurant in Dockyard invites you to join them for BBQ Night every Thursday, starting on April 25th.
Weekly from 6pm to 10pm, you can enjoy a BBQ menu that focuses on local cuisine. Your meal will be complemented by the smooth sounds of DJ Donnie, playing reggae, soca, and old school tunes.
The cost per person is $39.95, plus 17% gratuity.
This event will continue every Thursday, until mid-October.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 232-1345.
There’s a new way to spend your Sundays, with the Movement Tribe Meetup.
Weekly from 2pm until 3pm, at a different beach each time, you can join others to exchange, inspire and explore together. So come out and get moving, all types of movement is welcome.
There is no cost to join.
The event will continue every Sunday afternoon until June 30th.
For more information, contact Sara Keeley at sarah.keeley@gmail.com or on Whatsapp (+62081236558852).
U9s Travel Tour invites you to come out and watch the Avengers END GAME to help them raise funds towards a summer football trip for ten of their boys, on Sunday, April 28th.
From 9am until noon at Specialty Cinema, you can enjoy the film with popcorn, soda, and two slices of pizza.
The cost is $25 and you can book online at https://occ.sn/fJlNPtDf. Limited seating is available.
For more information, or to pay over the phone, contact Chrisanthi at 735-2399 or u9traveltour@gmail.com.
The Bermuda School of Music are hosting a Benefit Concert featuring Jane Farge (Mezzo Soprano) and Andrea Hodson (Piano) on Sunday, April 28th.
Held from 7pm until 8:30pm in the AWAC Room at the Bermuda School of Music, this recital concert will feature the works of Handel, Quilter, Copland, Gershwin, Bernstein and others.
Tickets are $30 for adults, $15 for children and seniors, and are available at the School of Music, Bermuda Bookstore and at the door. Net proceeds will go to the Bermuda School of Music’s bursary fund.
For more information, contact 296-5100 ext. 208, or KentHayward@musicschool.bm.
Try a new approach to your health with Iyengar Yoga For Beginners, a new 6-week course, starting on Tuesday, April 30th.
This unique style of yoga encourages precise alignment and mindful movement, often utilising a variety of props to help students safely learn and hold poses for maximum benefit. Iyengar yoga provides an ideal foundation for new students, and offers a comprehensive platform for more experienced students to advance their practice.
Classes will be held weekly at The Club Yoga Centre at Fritholme Gardens (Elbow Beach). To accommodate changing schedules, classes are offered on different days/times and can be switched: Tuesdays 8-9pm, Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm, Fridays 7:45-8:45pm, and/or Saturdays 10:45-11:45am.The course is suitable for students of all abilities, ages 16+.
The cost is $150 for the entire 6-week course.
For more information, or to sign-up, contact Cara at yoga@fritholme.bm or visit www.fritholme.com/iyengar-yoga.
BIFFFlix Monthly Film Series presents Free Solo on Wednesday, May 1st.
The film, starting at 6:30pm at Specialty Cinema, is an Oscar-winning documentary about free solo climber Alex Honnold.
Tickets are $15, and available at www.Ptix.bm or from Speciality Cinema box office.
For more information, contact info@biff.bm or call 293-3456.
The Club Yoga Centre @ Fritholme Gardens is offering an 8-Week Kid’s Yoga Course for children between 7 and 11 years old, starting on Thursday, May 2nd.
Classes are held weekly from 4pm until 5pm, and promise to be challenging and fun. Classes will also include a period of quiet relaxation.
The course is taught by Cara Bowen, a certified Iyengar yoga teacher at the Intermediate Junior 3 level. She has been practicing yoga for 20 years and has studied with the Iyengar family in India, the US, and the UK. In addition to teaching yoga, Cara holds a Bachelors Degree in Art and Art History and a Masters in Teaching, and has been teaching in US and UK schools since 1998.
The cost is $160 for 8 weeks. Class size is limited to 10 kids so pre-registration is required.
For more information, contact or to register, contact Cara at yoga@fritholme.bm or visit www.fritholme.com.
The Club Yoga Centre @ Fritholme Gardens is hosting an 8-week Iyengar Yoga: Padmasana Course starting on Friday, May 3rd.
Class is held every Friday from 6pm until 7:30pm, and throughout the 8 weeks you will work on a variety of poses that include half or full padmasana. Hip mobility will be developed so that knees and ankles remain safe and passive. These postures have many stages that will allow students at different levels of ability to participate and enjoy the benefits.
Working towards Padmasana is fun and can improve spinal support and extension, increase groin flexibility, tone and stabilize outer hips.
The cost is $240 for the whole course. There is no class the week of May 23rd.
For more information, or to register, contact Cara at yoga@fritholme.bm or visit www.Fritholme.com.
Do you own, or have recently purchased a boat? Get ready for the boating season and learn what you should know at the Pre-Summer Boating Seminar on Saturday, May 4th.
Starting at 9am at Bermuda Sailors’ Home, this 2-hour seminar will be hosted by Anthoni Lightbourne of Waypoint Marine Consulting, to give the beginner boater information needed to enjoy their time on the water in a safe manner. For the boater who already has some experience, this seminar will act as a refresher course that will help them to improve upon their existing skills. Topics covered will be boat navigation, boat handling, rules and best practices while operating a motor vessel.
Attendees will also have a chance to ask questions during the Q&A portion of the presentation. Light refreshments will be served.
The cost is $20 and tickets are available on www.Ptix.bm.
For more information, contact Waypoint Marine Consulting at info@waypointbermuda.com or visit www.WayPointBermuda.com.
Scribbles Art Shack are hosting their next Vibe & Paint Night: The Cinco de Mayo Edition at Bulli Social on Sunday, May 5th.
From 3pm until 5pm, persons over the age of 18 can enjoy the atmosphere at Bulli Social; with DJ, libations, wings and painting. Bring a crew and paint a masterpiece – pre-sketches or blank canvases will be available. If you just want to eat, drink and enjoy the vibe, you can do that as well.
Tickets are $50 and available online at https://occ.sn/KS2xp8mP. A processing fee of $1.00 will be added.
For more information, contact Chrisanthi at 735-2399 or artshackbda@gmail.com.
MS Society of Bermuda’s Quiz Night: A Pre-Tag Day Event will take place at Docksiders on Wednesday, May 8th.
The quiz starts at 7pm, but as food and bar service is available, they encourage you to come early to prepare yourself for the fierce competition.
The cost is $10 per person, with teams allowed of up to 6 people. All proceeds will go to the MS Society of Bermuda to aid members with MS-related medical costs.
For more information, or to RSVP your team, contact info@mssociety.bm.
Scribbles Art Shack are celebrating their 2nd Business Anniversary, with a Pre-Mother’s Day Garden Art Party with your Lil’ on Saturday, May 11th.
From 4pm until 6:15pm in the Sensory Garden at Botanical Gardens (follow the balloons), mums and their lil’ ones (ages 4-10 years) can join Scribbles for what promises to be a magical afternoon. Dress code is sparkles and unicorn attire.
The Garden Party which will showcase Ashley’s Lemonade; a party animal visit; garden games; canvas painting (shared canvas between mom and one child); magical goodies and snacks; and light music.
Adults must remain with children at all times.
Tickets are $40 each (mommy and child ticket) and you can book online at https://occ.sn/v57XSvTJ. There are only 20 tickets available.
For more information, contact Chrisanthi at 735-2399 or Artshackbda@gmail.com.
Why not show your mother how special she is to you by treating her to a buffet? Cafe Lido is hosting a Mothers Day Brunch and invites you to join them on Sunday, May 12th.
Available seatings are between 11am to 11:30 am, and 1:30pm to 2pm.
The cost is $75 per person, plus gratuities. Children under 10 years receive a 50% discount.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 236-9884 or manager@lido.bm.
All members of the public are invited to view a French movie with English subtitles at the May edition of the monthly Ciné Club from L’Alliance Française des Bermudes: showing Le Prénom (What’s in a name?) on Tuesday, May 14th.
Released in 2012, the film is a comedy/drama directed by Alexandre de La Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte. The film stars Patrick Bruel, Valérie Benguigui,Charles Berling, and Françoise Fabian. Running time is 1h 49mn.
“Vincent is about to become a father. At a meeting with childhood friends he announces the name for his future son. The scandalous name ignites a discussion which surfaces unpleasant matters from the past of the group…”
The film starts at 8pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium at BUEI.
Tickets are $7 for BUEI/AF Members + students, $12 Non-members.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop or contact them at 294-0204. Visit www.AllianceFrancaiseBda.org for more details on films, events and membership.
You can start celebrating the May 24th holiday a weekend early as Cockspur Rum Presents: Old School Reggae Cruise on Saturday, May 18th.
Early boarding is available in Dockyard from 7-7:30pm, or be at Albuoys Point at 8:30pm for a 9pm departure. The cruise is onboard the MV Elizabeth, and until midnight you can expect nothing but the best in old school reggae, dancehall, culture, lovers rock, and dubplates.
Music will be provided by sounds: SUPATONE w/ Dutty Joe, LP, and crew; AWESOME w/ Mark P & Selecta Fray, and BLACKSTAR w/ Jason & Drew – who promise to bring you nothing but 100% vibes all night long.
You can expect to receive a complementary Cockspur Rum Punch welcome drink, and there will also be drink specials all night and other branded give aways.
Tickets are $40 each and available from www.Ptix.bm/OldSchoolReggaeCruise or directly from Event DJs. Space is limited so you are encouraged to purchase tickets early. Security will be tight.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact at 517-7662 or on Whatsapp at 537-6656.
After last year’s success, K.R. Productions set the bar so high that Carnival Wednesday will never be the same again. So this year they are bringing back the one and only pool party for Bermuda Heroes Weekend, to pick up right where they left off at Drench’d Wet Fete on Wednesday, June 12th.
The party starts at 4pm at a private location that will be disclosed to ticket holders only (via email). Don’t forget your swimwear because it’s not a pool party until you get wet!
Tickets are available from www.Ptix.bm at $65 for general admission or $90 for Drench’d Wet Fete & Sick Leave Combo Pass. This is a food inclusive event.
For more information, contact kitwana.williams@gmail.com or follow them on Instagram@KRProductionsBda for updates.
KR Productions is writing prescriptions for those afflicted by lots of sun, rum and soca, at Sick Leave: The Cruise Edition Pt. 2 – a follow-up event to kick off Bermuda Heroes Weekend on Friday, June 14th.
Boarding starts at noon at Albuoys Point for a 12:30pm departure aboard the M.V. Bermuda Longtail, upon which this “ditch day” style event will take place once again. Bring your swimwear and your floaties, and prepare for mad vibes as your favourite DJ’s, Dream Team mash up the 1’s and 2’s. This is a food inclusive cruise they promise you don’t want to miss.
Tickets are available from www.Ptix.bm at $45 for general (Sick Leave) admission or $90 for the Drench’d Wet Fete & Sick Leave Combo Pass.
For more information, contact kitwana.williams@gmail.com, or follow them on Instagram@KRProductionsBda for updates.
Save the Date: Quick Recap of Upcoming Bermuda Events
April
**NEW Gin O’Clock – starts April 24th
HPLF Yoga: For Hips, Pelvis, Legs and Feet – starts April 24th
Anzac Day Sunrise Service – April 25th
MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda 2019: Opening Ceremony, Pasta Party & Harbour Nights – April 25th
Beginner’s Yoga 12-Week Course – starts April 25th
**UPDATE: Tasting of Earth Friendly Wines at BSoA – April 25th Postponed until June 6th
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – April 25th
BUEI Screens presents: Mary Magdalene – April 25th
**NEW BBQ Night at Anchor – starts April 25th
MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda 2019: RenaissanceReKidsDuathlon – April 26th
6th Annual Autism Rock Socks Fundraiser – April 26th
Relay For Life Fish/Chicken Dinner – April 26th
MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda 2019: Race Day – April 27th
Peace Lutheran Church Car Boot Sale – April 27th
Managing Work Stress Workshop – April 27th
Harry’s Wine School: Falling for Red Part II: Merlot – April 27th
**UPDATE Roar and Pour – April 27th Postponed until further notice
Spring Wines on The Disk – April 27th
Dining in the Dark – April 27th
Library After Dark – April 27th
MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda 2019: Shopping Festival – April 28th
Bermuda Open Karate Championships – April 28th
BUEI Screens presents: Red Joan – April 28th
Diversity in Fashion Show – April 28th
**NEW Avengers Movie – April 28th
**NEW Jane Farge and Andrea Hodson in Concert – April 28th
Children’s Mindfulness Yoga for Stress Release – starts April 29th
ASBN Yoga: For Arms, Shoulders, Upper Back and Neck – starts April 29th
**NEW Iyengar Yoga For Beginners – starts April 30th
May
**NEW BIFFFlix Monthly Film Series: Free Solo – May 1st
**NEW Kid’s Yoga: 8 Week Course – starts May 2nd
Cancer Talks: Skin Cancer/Melanoma – May 2nd
**NEW Iyengar Yoga: Padmasana Course – starts May 3rd
**NEW Pre-Summer Boating Seminar – May 4th
2019 AXA End-to-End Walk – May 4th
Pre-Mother’s Day Love Jam – May 4th
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
The Crystal Butterfly Awards: Part 2 – May 5th
**NEW Vibe & Paint: Cinco de Mayo Edition – May 5th
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Bizet’s Carmen – May 5th
**NEW MS Society of Bermuda Quiz Night: A Pre-Tag Day Event – May 8th
**NEW Pre-Mothers Day Garden Art Party with your Lil’ – May 11th
WindReach’s Wild Wild West Fundraiser – May 11th
Mother’s Day Brunch at The Grotto – May 12th
**NEW Mothers Day Brunch – May 12th
**NEW L’Alliance Française des Bermudes Ciné Club: Le Prénom (What’s in a name?) – May 14th
Relay For Life: Team Captain Meetings – May 15th
KATKiDS & BUEI Films Present: Even When I Fall – May 16th
Elliot Primary Spring Fair – May 18th
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Donizetti’s La Fille du Régiment – May 18th
**NEW Cockspur Rum Presents Old School Reggae Cruise – May 18th
DJ Rusty G Presents: Flag Invasion – May 18th
Leadership: The Compass to Success – May 19th
Spirit of Bermuda: Marion to Bermuda Race – May 27th
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – May 30th
June
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Wagner’s Die Walküre – June 1st
Spirit of the Ocean: Art Competition, Show & Auction – June 7th to June 28th
The Bermuda Book Festival at BUEI – June 8th
Dr. C. A. Smith Commemorative Celebration – May 18th Postponed until June 9th
**NEW Drench’d Wet Fete – June 12th
**NEW Sick Leave: The Cruise Edition Pt. 2 – June 14th
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – June 27th
Portland Maine Summer Voyage – June 27th
July
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – July 25th
September
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – September 26th
October
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – October 31st
November
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – November 28th
Art Exhibits
Current Exhibits at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art
- 10 Years a Museum Redux – ongoing
- Winter Term Student Art Show – until further notice
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’!
- Bermuda College Art Show – until April 30th
World Heritage Centre: Bermuda Panoramas by Emile Antoine Verpilleux – until further notice
Enjoy the rest of your week!
B
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