May 1st, 2019 Bermuda Calendar Update
Happy First of May, Bermuda!
Hopefully we can expect all flowers and no showers this month (*fingers crossed*). Anyway, here is your weekly update with all of the latest events that have been added to the Bermuda Events Calendar since last week. As always, be sure to check out the Quick Recap Section at the bottom of this post for a full listing of all upcoming events, including those previously published in past posts.
Don’t forget to submit your upcoming events to be featured on the calendar as well! Just complete the submission form here.
There will be a Big Book Sale at the Youth Library on Friday, May 3rd, and Saturday, May 4th.
The sale starts at 10am on Friday, and 9am on Saturday. There will be books for all ages on sale, including audiobooks, and parent resource books.
Paperbacks are 0.50 and Hardbacks are $1. Or you can fill a brown paper bag for $15. Funds raised will go towards the Teen Advisory Board Program.
For more information, contact 295-0487 or mlsmith@gov.bm.
New exhibitions are opening at the Bermuda Society of Arts, on the top floor of the City Hall, on Friday, May 3rd.
Spring is in the air! In the Onions Gallery, BSoA member artists will showcase works of art in various mediums and styles, for the Members Spring Show.
The Edinburgh Gallery will feature Beyond Water, a concept exhibit created by art teacher, Ms. Cristina Douglas (Capelo), and art student, Miss Julia Pimentel. Both artists are inspired by their love for the ocean and all the creatures connected to it.
Galleries A & B will feature the Senior Art Show, sponsored by Community & Cultural Affairs. This show celebrates senior aged artists and their artistic talents with submissions in various mediums.
An Opening Reception will be held from 5pm until 7pm at the gallery, and is free and open to the public.
Opening hours at BSoA are from 10am until 4pm, Monday to Friday, and from 10am until 2pm on Saturdays.
For more information, contact 292-3824 or bsoa@ibl.bm, or visit www.BSoA.bm.
Marina Nights is back for another season at the Hamilton Princess Hotel, and going Mexican for the first month, starting on Friday, May 3rd.
Every Friday, from 5pm until 9pm, you are invited to join them for Tequila inspired cocktails, a Taco Station, Cinco de Mayo décor, and live music by The Big Chill.
The Mexican theme will continue throughout May on Fridays: May 3rd, May 10th, May 17th, and May 31st.
The last week, May 31st is Ladies’ Night and the first 50 ladies will receive a complimentary frozen strawberry Margarita.
There is no cover charge.
For more information, or VIP seating reservations, contact 441-298-2028 or ham.diningreservations@fairmont.com.
Bermuda’s youth will meet again for the annual battle of School’s Relay Classic at the National Sports Centre on Friday, May 3rd.
Races start at 5:30pm, commencing with the 4x100m relay heats. The top two teams in each heat, together with the next six fastest times, will qualify for the finals.
At 6:30pm, the 4x400m relay will not disappoint with schools competing to be crowned champions of the timed finals.
Last but least, at 8pm, the evening will end with everyone on the edge off their seats for the 4x100m finals.
Come out and see who will earn bragging rights and be crowned the 2019 champions in the 2019 School’s Relay Classics! Winning schools shall receive financial awards which shall go directly to the schools’ athletic programmes.
Bermuda Pacers Track Club have teamed up with AIG as the lead sponsor to host the event. There is no admission fee.
For more information, contact bdapacerstc@gmail.com.
Prof. Eddie Ming cordially invites you, your family and friends to The Rhythm Lab’s Vegan Buffet Dinner with a Special Lecture by Herbalist Doreen Williams-James on Saturday, May 4th.
Starting at 7pm at The Rhythm Lab, located in the St. George’s Community Centre Complex, you can enjoy an informative lecture and delicious Vegan Buffet Dinner with herbal beverages prepared in-house. This event promises good value and an opportunity to relax with friends and family. Dress code is smart casual.
The cost for the evening is $35, which includes dinner and will be regarded as your donation to the Drum School. There is limited indoor seating so you are asked to RSVP with the number in your party so that they have an idea of how many to cater for.
For more information, or to RSVP, contact 297-2874, 297-8422 or EMingFlatRide@btcnet.bm.
Wild Wing Wednesday is Popping Up at Bulli Social, to complement the Vibe & Paint: Cinco De Mayo Edition on Sunday, May 5th.
Wings will be available for purchase (cash only) between 2pm and 5pm, and they invite you to turn up and chow down with them. You can sign up for painting with Scribbles Art Shack to join in their special Cinco De Mayo Edition of Vibe & Paint, which starts at 3pm. But you don’t have to paint if you just want enjoy the wings, Happy Hour Specials, and DJ spinning your favourite tunes.
For more information, contact wild.wing.wed@gmail.com.
The next instalment in the Bermudian Heartbeats Lecture Series will discuss Native Americans in Bermuda on Tuesday, May 7th.
From 6pm until 7:30pm at BUEI, Dr. Linford D. Fisher, Associate Professor of History at Brown University and St. Clair “Brinky” Tucker, and author of ‘St. David’s Island, Bermuda: Its History, People and Culture’, will speak about The History and Legacies of the 17th Century Caribbean Indian Slave Trade.
There is no cover charge for this event.
For more information, contact Dr. Kim Dismont Robinson, Folklife Officer, on kdrobinson@gov.bm.
BUEI Films presents Casablanca on Thursday, May 9th
The film tells the story of Rick Blaine, a cynical world-weary expatriate who runs a night club in Casablanca, Morocco during the early stages of WWII. Despite the pressure he constantly receives from the local authorities, Rick’s cafe has become a kind of haven for refugees seeking to obtain illicit letters that will help them escape to america. But when Ilsa, a former lover of Rick’s, and her husband show up to his cafe one day, Rick faces a tough challenge which will bring up unforseen complications, heartbreak and ultimately an excruciating decision to make.
The film begins at 7:30pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium.
Harbourfront restaurant opens for dinner at 6pm and ticket holders are entitled to 10% off dinner (food only) before or after the film. Please call 295-4207 for reservations and be sure to mention the film. Cannot be combined with any other special offers.
Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for students, and are non-refundable within 24 hours of event. Tickets can be purchased from BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop, in person or by phone.
For more information, contact Oceans Gift Shop on 294-0204.
Mothers Invited To Heal Together, a special prayer service for all mothers, grandmothers and godmothers who have lost children, will be held at the Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist Church on Saturday, May 11th.
This will take place from 11am until noon. Join Dee-AH Iris (whose son Steven “Jireh” Iris was killed in 2013) for a special prayer and to receive a special gift. “Together we are a stronger force than if we act alone.” There will be professional support on hand and information on the resources available to help grieving mothers.
You are asked to RSVP, to ensure that there are enough gifts for everyone.
For more information, or to RSVP, contact Dee-AH on 704-6355 or deeahiris@gmail.com.
Treat your mom to Mother’s Day Brunch at Allen Temple AME Church on Sunday, May 12th.
From 1pm until 3pm in the Arthur S. Jones Auditorium, they are serving up brunch with a promise that mom will love it.
Tickets are $35 for adults and $15 for youth (12 and under).
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact allentemple@northrock.bm.
Fairmont Southampton invites to make Mother’s Day magical with them on Sunday, May 12th.
From 10:30am until 2:30pm at Windows on the Sound, you can treat the ladies you love to what they promise will be the best Brunch Buffet on island.
The cost is $65 per person + 17%.
You can also take advantage of the Mother’s Day weekend special rates for Bermuda Residents and receive a welcome gift and room upgrade when available.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 238-8000.
Presenting a perfect occasion to celebrate Mother’s Day, The Bermuda Philharmonic Spring Concert will take place at St. John’s Church on Sunday, May 12th.
Running from 4pm until 5pm, the program will include: Hoffmeister’s Viola Concerto- performed by Laura Springham; Piazzola’s Oblivion- performed by Haley Skurowski; Mendelssohn Octet; Elgar Serenade; and a curated selection of pieces by a Brass Quartet.
This is a family friendly event. Students 18 years and under have free admission while adult tickets are $35 at the door or in advance from www.Ptix.bm.
The Bermuda Philharmonic supports the development of local talent by bringing together promising students, adult enthusiasts, and professional musicians to perform classical favourites for the Bermuda community to enjoy. Profits from the concert will go towards the Geoffrey Tankard Scholarship, a dual-initiative fund that sponsors music students on a merit or financial-needs basis.
The Bermuda Philharmonic is a registered charity #626.
For more information, contact cheresa.lemaire@mail.mcgill.ca.
Fluid Fitness Water Aerobics Spring/Summer Schedule starts on Monday, May 13th.
Classes are held at National Sports Centre Pool on Sundays at 10:15 am; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 am; and Thursdays at 6:30pm.
Classes are also offered at Warwick Academy Pool on Mondays and Tuesdays at 7pm
The cost is $20 for drop-in sessions, or $140 for an 8-class punch card (valid for 4 weeks from time of purchase).
For more information, contact Michelle@fluidfitness.bm or join the email list to receive updates: http://eepurl.com/du6psX.
Another great Car Boot Sale at Peace Lutheran Church will take place on Saturday, May 18th.
From 9am until 2pm, there will be bargains galore. You can shop for second-hand clothing and shoes for everybody, lots of household items, toys, games, DVDs, CDs, jewellery, luggage and lots more. There will also be coffee and hot dogs for sale so you won’t go hungry while shopping.
For more information, contact Carol Carvalho on 747-3377.
Bermudian Author, Stephanie Williams, presents a dinner event in Celebration of Women and the recent launch of her co-authored book International Day of the Girl: A Walk in Our Life on Saturday, May 18th.
This will take place from 7pm until 10pm at The Leopard’s Club, where featured key note speaker Juanae Crockwell, will speak alongside a panel of phenomenal and inspiring females, including: Lesley George (author), Latasha Turner (author), Tina Laws (Bermudian), K’Maria Seaman (Bermudian), and Stephanie Williams (author). The participating panelists will speak on the following topics: Survival, Unmasking, Absolution, Turning Lemons into Lemonade, Doubt, Doing It Afraid, Fighting against all Odds, Never Give Up, and Diversity.
Bermuda will be the first stop on this international book tour. This event, like the book, promises to provide encouragement, inspiration, and hope, as each woman becomes transparent in sharing her story. The event is intended to honour all women and their stories of strength and amazing courage. The vision is that each guest will leave with an empowering feeling to chase their purpose.
Tickets are $100 each, and include a meal, complimentary glass of wine. Part proceeds will be donated to Bermuda Women’s Resource. To purchase tickets: www.Ptix.bm/Event/3462/A-Walk-in-Our-Life
For more information, contact Stephanie Williams at shatteredsurvivor@gmail.com or 772-208-7011.
The 16th Annual Bermuda Guitar Festival will feature two concerts on Thursday, May 23rd and Saturday, May 25th.
The concert on May 23rd is from 7:30pm until 9:30pm at BMDS Theatre, and will feature Tooz Company – a Violin and Guitar duo – playing Classic Rock arrangements by Queen, Santana and Sting, to name a few.
The concert on Saturday, May 26th is from 7:30pm until 9:30pm at St. Andrew’s Church. Local guitarist, Jerremiah Smith, will play classical guitar favourites plus original compositions. The Headlining act is Walter Rodrigues Jr, originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, who will play Jazz standards, hymns and popular songs on solo guitar.
Tickets are $30 per concert, and available from www.Ptix.bm, Bermuda School of Music, and Music Box.
For more information, contact Marita Hayward Tel 296-5100.
Anchor restaurant invites you to join them for Happy Hour Fridays every week.
From 5:30pm until 10pm at the restaurant in Dockyard, you can unwind with a few drinks and music by DJ Red. There will be Happy Hour specials on selective wines, beers, and high ball drinks.
Happy Hour will continue every Friday until September 27th.
For more information, contact 232-1345.
The Bermuda National Trust invites you to join them for a Night of Nostalgia at the Elbow Beach Hotel on Saturday, June 1st.
The event starts at 7pm with Bacardi cocktails, followed by dinner at 8pm.
There will be a raffle and silent auction as well as a live DJ and many more exciting features! This promises to be a night to remember and one you won’t want to miss out on. Dress code is Vintage Bermuda Glamour.
Tickets are $275 and available for purchase from www.Bnt.bm.
For more information, contact 236-6483.
Save the Date: Quick Recap of Upcoming Bermuda Events
May
BIFFFlix Monthly Film Series: Free Solo – May 1st
Kid’s Yoga: 8 Week Course – starts May 2nd
Cancer Talks: Skin Cancer/Melanoma – May 2nd
Iyengar Yoga: Padmasana Course – starts May 3rd
**NEW Youth Library Book Sale – May 3rd & May 4th
**NEW BSoA Exhibition & Opening: Members Spring Show – May 3rd
**NEW Marina Nights 2019 – starts May 3rd
**NEW 2019 School’s Relay Classic: Bermuda Pacers Track Club – May 3rd
Pre-Summer Boating Seminar – May 4th
2019 AXA End-to-End Walk – May 4th
**NEW The Rhythm Lab’s Vegan Buffet Dinner with a Special Lecture by Herbalist, Doreen Williams-James – 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 Wild Wing Wednesday Pop Up at Bulli Social – May 5th
Vibe & Paint: Cinco de Mayo Edition – May 5th
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Bizet’s Carmen – May 5th
**NEW Bermudian Heartbeats Lecture Series: Native Americans in Bermuda – May 7th
MS Society of Bermuda Quiz Night: A Pre-Tag Day Event – May 8th
**NEW BUEI Films: Casablanca – May 9th
**NEW Mothers Invited To Heal Together – May 11th
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
Mothers Day Brunch at Cafe Lido – May 12th
**NEW Mother’s Day at Fairmont Southampton – May 12th
**NEW Mother’s Day Brunch at Allen Temple AME Church – May 12th
**NEW The Bermuda Philharmonic Spring Concert – May 12th
**NEW Fluid Fitness Water Aerobics: Spring/Summer Schedule – starts May 13th
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 Peace Lutheran Church Car Boot Sale – May 18th
**NEW A Walk in Our Life: Celebration for Women – May 18th
Cockspur Rum Presents Old School Reggae Cruise – May 18th
DJ Rusty G Presents: Flag Invasion – May 18th
Leadership: The Compass to Success – May 19th
**NEW 16th Annual Bermuda Guitar Festival – May 23rd & 25th
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
**NEW BNT Fundraising Dinner: Night of Nostalgia – June 1st
**UPDATE: Tasting of Earth Friendly Wines at BSoA – April 25th Postponed until June 6th
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
Drench’d Wet Fete – June 12th
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’!
Current Exhibits at Bermuda Society of Arts – opening May 3rd
- Onions Gallery: Members Spring Show
- Edinburgh Gallery: Beyond Water – Christina Douglas and Julia Pimentel
- Galleries A&B: Senior Art Shows, sponsored by Department of Community & Cultural Affairs
World Heritage Centre: Bermuda Panoramas by Emile Antoine Verpilleux – until further notice
Enjoy the rest of your week!
B
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