June 26th, 2019 Bermuda Calendar Update
Happy Hump Day Bermuda!
We are officially into summer now and things are heating up outside, and on the Bermuda Events Calendar. So here is your weekly update with all of the latest events to the calendar since last week, just make sure you also check out the Quick Recap Section at the bottom of the post, for a full listing of ALL upcoming events, including those previously covered on previous posts. For a list of all the weekly events in one spot, go to the Other Sections tab on the site homepage.
If you are planning an event please let us know by completing the online submission form here – a basic listing is free!
Hamilton Princess Hotel invites you to experience fusion cuisine like you’ve never had it before, at Marcus’ Mash Up Dinner on Saturday, June 29th.
From 5pm until 9pm at Marcus’, the dinner menu will celebrate the celebrity chef’s heritage, where Sweden meets the Philippines! They promise a memorable mash-up that will bring out the best in Filipino food, so popular in Bermuda.
The cost for Dinner is $85, plus gratuities. For Dinner with Wine Pairings, the cost is $135, plus gratuities. Tickets are available on www.Ptix.bm.
For more information, contact 292-2028.
Bermuda Sailors Home will host a Charity Horse Racing Night on Saturday, June 29th.
From 5pm until 11pm at their premises on Richmond Road, they are screening pre-recorded horse races, alongside nibbles, finger food and refreshments. There are eight races with eight horses in each race, and you can place bets to pick the winner.
Tickets are $35 and funds raised will go to the Bermuda Sailors Home. The bar will be available.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact BermudaSailorsHome@gmail.com.
All are welcome to attend the 24th Annual Portuguese Festival for the Holy Spirit on Saturday, June 29th.
From 7pm until 11pm in King Square, St. George’s, the whole family can enjoy a day of fun with live entertainment, Portuguese food and baked goods for sale.
On Sunday, June 30th, the procession starts at 1:30pm from the square to church and back again, between 3pm and 4pm. Following the procession, the festival will continue until 11pm.
There is no entry fee.
For more information, contact jmba@northrock.bm.
Hamilton Princess Hotel invites you to a very special Brunch Revolution with Marcus on Sunday, June 30th.
From 11am until 3pm at Marcus’, chef Marcus Samuelson himself will be there to introduce a new dish that will be added to the restaurant’s signature menu, and to sign copies of his cook book. Musical entertainment will be provided by DJ Felix.
The cost of Brunch alone is $54 per person, plus gratuities. Or opt for the Champagne Brunch to enjoy free flowing champagne, for $94 per person, plus gratuities. Champagne is limited to two hours only with the option to extend for an additional $35 per hour.
Reservations are required.
For more information, or reservations, contact 298-2028 or ham.diningreservations@fairmont.com.
School is out and Castle Masters invites you to celebrate with them at the School’s Out Fun Day on Sunday, June 30th.
From 4pm until 9pm at Bernard’s Park Softball Field, you can bring the family and your chairs and blankets for an evening of fun.
To entertain the children there will be multiple Bouncy castles on site, and the Giant Slide, as well as games, prizes, tattoos and the Gombeys.
Cotton candy, popcorn, popsicles, hot dogs, pizza and drinks will be available for purchase.
Entry is $5 for anyone over 2 years old. The bounce fee is additional $5 for unlimited access to the Bouncy Castles.
For more information, contact Bookings@CastleMastersBda.com.
The weekly summer festival where you can experience everything Bermuda’s 21 miles has to offer is happening at Destination Dockyard, every Monday, from July 1st until August 26th.
Each week from 6:30pm to 9:30pm on the North Lawn in Royal Naval Dockyard, there will be a different theme starting with Culture Fest on Monday, July 1st.
The event offers a offers an interactive cultural experience that celebrates artistic expression, contemporary technology, and Bermuda’s heritage and people. Each night features local cuisine, sporting demonstrations, live entertainment from local performers and musicians, and displays of virtual reality games and digital technology. Art lovers can take an interactive journey through the offerings of local artists and crafters.
This is a free event. Destination Dockyard will continue every Monday with a Nautical & Marine Festival on July 8th; Reggae Night on July 15th; Pirates Landing on July 22nd; Emancipation Day Celebrations on July 29th; Need For Speed on August 5th; Dance the Night Away on August 12th, and Back To School Finale on August 26th.
For more information, contact 234-1709 or marketing@wedco.bm.
BIFFFlix Presents: All is True on Wednesday, July 3rd.
Stars Judi Dench, Kenneth Branagh and Ian McKellen, also directed by Mr Branagh. The film is a portrait of William Shakespeare during the last three years of his life, as he leaves London and returns to his family in Stratford-upon-Avon.
The film starts at 6:30pm at Specialty Cinema.
Tickets are $15 and available at www.Ptix.bm or at the Speciality Cinema box
office.
For more information, contact info@biff.bm or 293-3456.
Child Evangelism Fellowship are hosting a CEF 5-Day Club from Monday, July 8th to Friday, July 12th.
The club meets daily from 10am until noon at Emmanuel Methodist Church, where children will join in exciting Bible lessons, fun games, songs and activities, with snacks and prizes to be won. The club is open to children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old.
Attendance is free.
For more information, contact Pastor Sim Rushton at 238-1945.
The Bermuda College PACE Division wants you to get started on an exciting new career path this summer, as they host a series of free Information Sessions starting on Monday, July 8th.
If you have the talent and passion to create or enhance beauty through hairstyling, plan to attend the session on the City & Guilds Diploma in Hairdressing on Monday, July 8th.
At the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Information Session on Tuesday, July 9th, you can learn about ACCA certification – the global body for professional accountants. No prior experience or qualification is required.
On, Tueday, July 16th, the session on Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) is ideal for anyone seeking a career in law, or seeking certification in the field, including legal administration certification.
If you love working outdoors and are Interested in plants, you can take steps towards becoming a landscaper at the session on the Certificate in Basic Horticulture Programme on Monday, July 22nd.
All sessions start at 6pm in the PACE Division, within the West Hall of the Bermuda College.
All sessions are free to the public.
For more information, contact padmin@college.bm.
The Eastern Zone Community Centre will host a 4ASide Football Tournament on Tuesday, July 9th.
Sign-up starts at 7:30pm, and they are looking for the best four man team from the Eastern Clubs, as well as the best juggler. The tournament is open to players aged 14 and up. Prizes, medals, and trophies will be awarded. Refreshments will also be served.
The tournament is from 8pm until 10pm.
For more information, contact 297-1754.
Inspired by the ancient names of the full moons, the Ocean Club at Fairmont Southampton are hosting a series of Full Moon Parties, continuing with the Buck Moon Fizz on Saturday, July 13th.
From 7pm until 11pm, they invite you to join them ocean-side for a swanky night under the rising Full Buck Moon. This is an all-inclusive event featuring an open bar with full Veuve Clicquot Champagne service, live entertainment and interactive gourmet culinary stations.
Dress code is gold fizz.
Early Bird tickets are available for $128 (plus 17% gratuity – $149) until July 6th, and $170 (plus 17% gratuity- $199), thereafter.
Tickets are available from Ocean Club or www.Ptix.bm\fizz.
For more information, contact 777-0963 or Cameron.hall@fairmont.com.
Registration is now open for the Bermuda Rowing Association’s Summer Learn To Row Programme for both juniors and adults, which starts on Monday, July 15th.
There will be two-week Junior Camps starting on Monday, July 15th, running every two-weeks until September 6th. Camp is from 9am until noon, Monday through Friday. The camp is for ages 12 and upwards.
The four-week Adult Camps start on Mondays, July 15th and August 12th. These camps run 3 mornings per week from 6am until 8:15am. All equipment is supplied and you must be able to swim 100m wearing rowing kit and be reasonably fit.
All camps will meet at the Dinghy Club and row to White’s Island.
The fee for the adult course is $395, which includes BRA membership, gym facilities and rowing until January 31st, 2020. The fee for Juniors is $300 per 2-week course. Spaces on the courses are limited and payment secures your “crew” seat.
For more information, or application forms, contact BermudaRowingAssociation@gmail.com or visit BermudaRowingAssociation.com.
The next installment in the Bermudian Heartbeats: 14th Annual Dr. Kenneth E. Robinson/Cyril Outerbridge Packwood Memorial Lecture will focus on Langston Hughes, Bermuda, and the World of Poetry on Tuesday, July 16th.
The lecture is from 6pm until 7:30pm at BUEI, featuring guest speakers: Dr. Arnold Rampersad and Professor Emeritus, of Stanford University.
This event is free to the public.
For more information, contact Dr. Kim Dismont Robinson, Acting Director, on 292-1681 or kdrobinson@gov.bm.
Save the Date: Quick Recap of Upcoming Bermuda Events
June
Spirit of the Ocean: Art Competition, Show & Auction – June 7th to June 28th
Marina Nights goes Pink – June 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th
Meet the Artist: Vaughan Evans – June 7th to July 2nd
Solid Gold Saturdays – June 8th, July 13th, August 10th, & September 14th
Elbow Beach Hotel Pool Sessions – June 9th & 23rd, July 7th, July 21st, August 18th, September 1st, 15th & 29th
Cellar Treasure Cruises – June 14th & June 27th
Full Moon Party at Rum Bum Beach Bar – June 15th, July 13th, August 17th, & September 14th
BIFFFlix presents Amazing Grace – June 26th
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – June 27th
Portland Maine Summer Voyage – June 27th
Epic Family Fun Zone – June 29th
Canada Day Beach BBQ 2019 – June 29th
Ginger Beer & Plates Secret Supper Club – June 29th
Fight Night Champion – June 29th
Fight Night Champion After Party – June 29th
**NEW Marcus’ Mash Up Dinner – June 29th
**NEW Charity Horse Racing Night – June 29th
**NEW Portuguese Festival of the Holy Spirit – June 29th & 30th
**NEW Brunch Revolution with Marcus – June 30th
**NEW Castle Masters School’s Out Fun Day – June 30th
July
**NEW Destination Dockyard: Culture Fest – July 1st
Bermuda National Gallery: 2019 Art & Technology Lab Summer Camp – July 1st to August 30th
2019 Bermuda Piano Festival – July 2nd, July 3rd & July 5th
Summer Reading Program: Universe of Stories – starts July 2nd
**NEW BIFFFlix Presents: All is True – July 3rd
4th of July Texas BBQ Weekend – July 4th & July 5th
GTYME Productionz: Youth Jam – July 5th
Yoga Dance Flow & Yang to Yin Flow Series – starts July 5th
Live Muay Thai – July 6th
Summer Jazz Jam – July 6th
Bermuda Fashion Festival: The Maybelline Final Evolution – July 7th
Moët & Chandon presents Summer Pool Party – July 7th
**NEW Destination Dockyard: Nautical & Marine Festival – July 8th
**NEW CEF 5-Day Club – July 8th to July 12th
**NEW City & Guilds Diploma in Hairdressing Information Session – July 8th
**NEW 4ASide Football Tournament – July 9th
Bermuda Fashion Festival: The Bermuda All-Star Showcase – July 9th
**NEW Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Information Session – July 9th
Bermuda Fashion Festival Presents: The L’Oreal International Designer Showcase – July 11th
Bermuda Fashion Festival: The iHope Global Bermuda Designer Showcase – July 12th
**NEW Buck Moon Fizz: Full Moon Party – July 13th
Kids Yoga Summer Camp – July 15th to July 18th
**NEW Summer Learn to Row: Junior & Adult Camps – starts July 15th
**NEW Destination Dockyard: Reggae Night – July 15th
**NEW Bermudian Heartbeats: 14th Annual Dr. Kenneth E. Robinson/Cyril Outerbridge Packwood Memorial Lecture – July 16th
**NEW Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) Information Session – July 16th
Activate Bermuda: Young Adult and Leadership Summit 2019 – July 19th to July 21st
**NEW Certificate in Basic Horticulture Information Session – July 22nd
**NEW Destination Dockyard: Pirates Landing – July 22nd
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – July 25th
**NEW Destination Dockyard: Emancipation Day Celebrations – July 29th
August
Kiss Me I’m Über: Cruise to Cup Match – August 2nd
ÜberVida Cruise to Not the Non Mariners Race – August 4th
**NEW Destination Dockyard: Need For Speed – August 5th
**NEW Destination Dockyard: Dance the Night Away – August 12th
**NEW Destination Dockyard: Back To School Finale – August 26th
September
KPMG Advisory Training 2019: AML Speed Dating – September 5th
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – September 26th
October
AAD Gala Dinner at Govt. House in Support of Bermuda’s Dementia Community – October 5th
KPMG Advisory Training 2019: New to the Role of Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) – October 29th
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – October 31st
November
KPMG Advisory Training 2019: Annual MLRO Update – November 6th & 13th
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – November 28th
Art Exhibits
Current Exhibits at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art – until June 28th
- Spirit of the Ocean: Art Competition, Show & Auction
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 – until July 2nd
- Onions Gallery: Return to Sender – KBB’s Annual TrashArt Show
- Edinburgh Gallery: Relief Prints from My Collection – Vaughan Evans
- Studio A: Easily Distracted – Abi Box
World Heritage Centre: Bermuda Panoramas by Emile Antoine Verpilleux – until further notice
Enjoy the rest of your week!
B
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