August 28th, 2019 Bermuda Calendar Update
Good Morning Bermuda!
Here’s your weekly update with all of the latest events that have been added to the calendar since last week. As always, be sure to check out the Quick Recap section at the bottom of this post, for a list of ALL upcoming events, including those previously covered in previous posts.
Since it’s not practical to add them to the post each week, all of the Regular/ Weekly Events are listed on a separate page which you can access from the drop-down options under the Other Sections tab on the homepage.
If you are planning an event, be sure to let us know by submitting a full description via our online submission form here – a basic listing is free!
Fairmont Southampton resort invites you to the Labor Day Weekend Bubbles Brunch & Cookout on Sunday, September 1st.
From 10am until 2pm, you can celebrate Labor Day weekend with a Prosecco Brunch and live grilling stations at an enhanced Sunday Brunch at Windows on the Sound! Whether you are in the mood for freshly made Crêpes, classic breakfast items of pastries, eggs and bacon, or traditional Bermudian dishes with codfish and potatoes – they assure you there is no better way to celebrate then with a glass of bubbly and great cookout on the lawn.
Brunch with a complimentary glass of Prosecco is $55 per person +17% gratuities. For Brunch with Unlimited Prosecco* (2 hour limit), the cost is $99 per person + 17% gratuities. Reservations are not required but recommended.
Visit www.Fairmont.com/Southampton-Bermuda/Dining/WindowsOnTheSound/ for the full menu.
Bermuda Residents may carry on the celebration with a staycation rate of $199 per night, when booking through the in-house reservations line. Must hold valid Bermuda ID. Not including tax, gratuities and resort levy.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 238-8000.
Come out and enjoy “Reggae music & Brunch pon a Sunday” at Let’s Brunch on Sunday, September 1st.
From 11am at Inferno Lounge, the all-day event promises a unique brunch experience, mixing the sweet sounds of reggae music, a buffet of flavourful Caribbean food, and signature mouth-watering cocktails and desserts by Chef Ashley. After brunch, you can party into the evening with music by DJ Coolie, DJ Fresh Kidd, World Famous & Prezidential Elite, and special guest selector, Ninja Cutty.
Brunch tickets are $65, while tickets for the Day Party only are $25. Advance tickets are available at www.Ptix.bm, Choices Mens Wear, Men Co Bermuda, Maxilous Salon, The Garage Boutique and Fish & Tings.
This event is sponsored by MenCo, Maxilous Salon, Wilmot Trucking, CP Athletics & Chef Ashley.
For more information, contact 331-6404 or 704-8723, or follow them on Instagram@letsbrunchbda.
Sybil’s Dynamic Female Impersonators, an adult show to mark Bermuda’s first Pride this weekend, will take place at City Hall on Sunday, September 1st.
The show stars the Queen of Bermuda, Sybil Barrington, along with fellow drag artists: Roxy, Ivana Sugga Pie Koko, Fifi, Steve Lindsay, and locals Chrissy Dior, Sahara, Octavia and Ms. Roundabout.
Showtime starts at 8pm in the Earl Cameron Theatre.
Tickets are $55 and are available at www.BdaTix.bm and Shannons Boutique.
For more information, contact QueenOfBermuda@yahoo.com or message the @RainbowAllianceBermuda on Facebook.
MayaVeraWellness in association with counsellor Jana Outerbridge, presents Power Hour: Back to School Motivation on Friday, September 6th.
It’s time to head back to school, and whether you’re you a ‘please do not make me go!’ or a ‘let’s get this year started’ type of person, all high school girls are welcome to attend this Power Hour of fun and learning.
From 10:30pm until 11:30pm at a location to be announced to registrants later, girls can come and have some laughs, play a few games, listen to music, take away some practical tips and set goals for the school year. This promises to be great way to connect, learn, have fun and relax.
After the power hour, for the entire month of September, all participants are welcome to schedule a check-in session with the facilitator Jana Outerbridge, who holds a post-graduate certificate in counselling psychology from City University London and University of the West England. This will be most helpful after you have received your school schedule, have met your teachers and have a good idea of what to expect for the year.
The cost is $10 and you can book online at www.MayVeraWellness.com.
For more information, contact MayVeraWellness@gmail.com.
New exhibitions are opening at the Bermuda Society of Arts on the top floor of City Hall on Friday, September 6th.
The Onions Gallery will feature the BSoA Members Fall Show, a juried show by member artists. Studio C/D will feature “The Serjeant’s Cup” Marine Art Prize
sponsored by BSoA and hosted by St. Peter’s ‘Their Majesties Chappell’. Edinburgh Gallery will feature Richard James & Kyle James exhibition, a Father & Son exhibition of Ariel and photographic works.
Studio A will feature Hues and Views by Cheryl Hastings. All profits go to the Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation Play Therapy Bursary. And Studio B will feature A Journey’s Introduction by Adrienne Smatt.
The opening reception starts at from 5pm on September 6th. The shows will run until the end of day on October 1st.
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.
Celebrate the return of lobster season at Lobster Night at The Loren on Saturday, September 7th.
From 7pm until 11pm, you are invited to join them on a culinary journey, to explore the flavours of lobster. Diners will witness a “Battle of The Lobsters” and judge which is better – the sweet Maine Lobster from up North or the local Spiny Tail Lobster that roams the local waters of Bermuda.
First Course on the Menu is: Maine Lobster Tail, Petrossian Caviar, Lacy Potato, Melted Leeks, Crème Fraiche; Paired with Croix Senaillet St. Veran ‘Les Rochats’ 2016.
Second Course: Spiny Tail Lobster Terrine, Foie Gras, Duck Confit, Oyster Mushroom, Mulberry Jam, Brioche; Paired with Rimauresq Cru Classé Rosé 2018.
Third Course: Vermont Butter Poached Northern Lobster, Celery Root Ravioli, Tarragon Cream; Paired with Failla Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2016.
Fourth Course: Bermuda Lobster Tail & Prime Beef Filet Mignon, Hudson Valley Corn Panna Cotta, Haricot Verts, Lobster Butter, Wild Bermuda Rosemary Demi Glace; Paired with La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza 2009.
And for Desert: S’mores Cake, Brown Butter Ice Cream, Mint Cream.
The cost is $195 per person. To book, visit www.Ptix.bm/Event/3635/Lobster-Night.
For more info please contact Dirk@TheLorenHotel.com or 441-493-1609.
Enygma Productions proudly presents: Rowdy Piper and ArijahKnows aka Live Wires backed by The Kings on Saturday, September 7th.
Doors open at 8pm at the historic Blue Waters Anglers Club, and the live music extravaganza will take place from 9pm until midnight.
Tickets are $20 in advance, $30 at the door.
For more information, or to reserve tickets, contact 536-3594.
All members of the public are invited to a French movie with English subtitles, for the September edition of the monthly Ciné Club from L’Alliance Française des Bermudes, showing Le Grand Bain (Swim or Sink) on Tuesday, September 10th.
France 2018 – 2h 2mn (Comedy/Drama) By Gilles Lellouche with Mathieu Amalric, Guillaume Canet, Benoît Poelvoorde and Virginie Efira.
A group of 40-something guys, all on the verge of a mid-life crisis, decide to form their local pool’s first ever synchronized swimming team – for men. Braving the skepticism and ridicule of those around them, and trained by a fallen champion trying to pull herself together, the group set out on an unlikely adventure.
The film starts at 8pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium.
Tickets are $7 for BUEI/AF Members and students, $12 for Non-members, and available from the BUEI Oceans Gift Shop.
For more information, contact the BUEI Oceans Gift Shop 294-0204. For more information on films, events, and membership, visit www.AllianceFrancaiseBda.org.
The City of Hamilton’s Fresh Air Films in the Park series returns, with two free movie screenings in Queen Elizabeth Park, on Friday, September 13th.
At 6pm film enthusiasts can enjoy How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, whilst the second screening at 7:45pm will bring the Marvel superhero epic Avengers: Endgame to the big screen.
The City of Hamilton encourages the public to come out and bring blankets and chairs, picnics or takeout, and settle in for a double-header of blockbuster films.
There will be vendors at the event including Ashley’s Lemonade and Hot Dog Delight providing popcorn, hot dogs, drinks and candy.
Entry is free.
For more information, contact Info@CityHall.bm
R&B Promotion, aka Richie B, aka Belco presents Naked Stranger Tour with Dexta Daps on Friday, September 13th.
The world premier event will be hosted by MC King Somner, atop the Side Roof Top at Pier 6. You can expect performances by local entertainers; Jesse Seymour, Singa Bwoy, G-Top, Izzy Bennet and Combat, and music by Fire Marshall and DJ National out of Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Gates open at 8pm, the event finishes at 3am.
A limited number of Early Bird tickets are available at $60, until supplies last, after which tickets are $80 for General Admission, or $200 for VIP tickets (includes free food, open bar and bottle services all night.)
Tickets are available from www.Ptix.bm, Fish & Tings and Hairami.
For more information, contact Richard Burton on 518-3171.
Save the Date: Quick Recap of Upcoming Bermuda Events
August
Bermuda National Gallery: 2019 Art & Technology Lab Summer Camp – to August 30th
Free Sand Castle Building Workshops – August 24th, 28th & 29th
Housestyle Takeover On the Water – August 28th
Free to Be Me: Expressing LGBTQI+ Identities Against a Legacy of Colonialism – August 30th
Ginger Beer & Plates: Arabian Nights – August 30th
The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition – August 31st
Pride Parade – August 31st
Soul Session Saturday The Reggae Jazz Edition – August 31st
September
Lepercq Memorial Open Martial Arts Competition – September 1st
**NEW Labor Day Weekend Bubbles Brunch & Cookout – September 1st
**NEW Let’s Brunch – September 1st
Scooter Mart Presents: Bermuda Charge Charity Ride-Out & Auto Show – September 1st
Dancing in September Cookout – September 1st
**UPDATE: Elbow Beach Hotel Pool Sessions – September 1st, 15th & 29th Cancelled
**NEW Sybil’s Dynamic Female Impersonators – September 1st
BIFFlix Presents: Wild Rose – September 4th
Iyengar Yoga For Beginners – starts September 4th
KPMG Advisory Training 2019: AML Speed Dating – September 5th
Concacaf Nations League Tournament: Bermuda vs Panama – September 5th
Somersfield Academy Meet The Author Event with Reyna Grande – September 5th
**NEW Power Hour: Back to School Motivation – September 6th
**NEW New Exhibits Opening at BSoA – September 6th to October 1st
The Rhythm Lab’s Vegan Buffet Dinner – September 7th
**NEW Lobster Night at The Loren – September 7th
**NEW EP3: Rowdy Piper and Live Wires backed by The Kings – September 7th
Peace Lutheran Church Car Boot Sale – September 7th and 21st
Bermuda Jeet Kune Do Seminar 2019 – September 8th
Ministering Spiritual Gifts: Breakthrough – starts September 9th
**NEW L’Alliance Française des Bermudes Ciné Club: Le Grand Bain – September 10th
**NEW Fresh Air Films in the Park – September 13th
**NEW Naked Stranger Tour with Dexta Daps – September 13th
Bermuda Football Association’s 3rd Annual Corporate Beach Soccer Tournament – September 14th
Full Moon Party at Rum Bum Beach Bar – September 14th
Solid Gold Saturdays – September 14th
Family Centre’s Beach Bash – September 14th
International Schools Fair – September 18th & 19th
Cancer Talks: Reduce Your Risk – September 19th
Sunset J’Ouvert – September 21st
Open Mic Night: Bermuda Folk Club – September 21st
Healing Thyself Through Knowing Thyself – September 22nd
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – September 26th
Masters of Digital Illusions – September 28th
October
Wear it Pink Denim Day – October 4th
AAD Gala Dinner at Govt. House in Support of Bermuda’s Dementia Community – October 5th
Envisioning Bliss: A Health & Wellness Event – October 5th
TEDxBermuda 2019 – October 5th
Taste of Bermuda: Aftertaste Bartender Competition – October 11th
Taste of Bermuda: Dining in the Dark – October 11th
Taste of Bermuda: Dining in the Dark (By Reservation) – October 12th
Taste of Bermuda: Flair Bartending Masterclass – October 12th
Taste of Bermuda: Tasting Village Street Food Fair – October 13th
BF&M Breast Cancer Awareness Walk – October 16th
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
World Rugby Classic – November 2nd to November 9th
KPMG Advisory Training 2019: Annual MLRO Update – November 6th & 13th
AXA Man on the Run – November 10th
Free Men’s Health Screening – November 14th November 21st
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – November 28th
December
Front Street Mile Trials Butterfield Bank Mile Trials – December 13th
Premier’s Awards – December 17th
January
Bermuda Triangle Challenge 2020: Front Street Mile Butterfield Bank Mile – January 17th
Bermuda Triangle Challenge 2020: Bermuda 10K and 10K Walk BF&M Bermuda 10K – January 18th
Bermuda Triangle Challenge 2020: Bermuda Marathon & Bermuda Half Marathon – January 19th
Art Exhibits
Current Exhibits at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art – until September 9th
- Summer Art Exhibition
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 October 1st
- Onions Gallery: BSoA Members Fall Show
- Studio C/D: “The Serjeant’s Cup” Marine Art Prize
- Edinburgh Gallery: Richard James & Kyle James exhibition
- Studio A: Hues and Views by Cheryl Hastings
World Heritage Centre: Bermuda Panoramas by Emile Antoine Verpilleux – Until further notice
Enjoy the rest of your week!
B
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