October 9th, 2019 Bermuda Calendar Update
Good Morning, Bermuda!
Here’s your weekly update with all of the latest events to the Bermuda Calendar since last week.
As always, make sure you scroll all the way down and check out the Quick Recap Section at the bottom of this post for a full listing 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.
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Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club invites you to celebrate football season with them at 1609 Bar & Restaurant with Bourbon, Burgers & Brews offered daily throughout November.
Everyday from 11am until 10pm, the restaurant will be serving up the best of American beers, burgers and bourbon! This special menu is best enjoyed on game days, while watching NFL games on their big screens.
There is no cover charge.
1609 is open daily from 11am until 10pm. Bourbon, Burgers & Brews will continue daily until the end of November.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 441-298-2028 or ham.diningreservations@fairmont.com.
The Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club invites you to Zuill’s Barbecue at Marcus’ offered daily throughout November.
Every day from 6pm until 10pm, you can get a taste of smoky barbecue with this special menu, featuring classic and modern dishes and techniques from local chef Richard Zuill. Pair your meal with their special selection of US brews and wines to really get into the mood.
There is no cover charge.
Marcus’ is open daily for dinner from 6pm until 10pm. Zuill’s Barbecue is offered everyday until the end of November.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 441-298-2028 or ham.diningreservations@fairmont.com.
Swizzle Inn has rescheduled their Oktoberfest celebrations to run from Thursday to Sunday, October 10th to 20th.
Every night from 5pm until 11pm, at their Bailey’s Bay location, you can join them under the Bavarian Beer Tent to enjoy a full Oktoberfest menu, complemented with Paulaner Oktoberfest beer direct from Munich.
There will be live entertainment with Mr. Oktoberfest, Bill Krauss, party games and loads of fun!
There is no cover charge, all menu items are individually priced. Reservations are recommended.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 293-1854 (ext 1).
Marcus’ invites you to join them as Chef Danai prepares a delicious South American Wine Dinner, including some of your favourite dishes on Friday, October 11th.
Every course will be paired with great wines from Montes Winery, one of the best wineries in Chile, renowned for their pioneering of dry farming and forward-thinking methods.
Dinner is from 6:30pm until 10pm in the restaurant at the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club.
The cost is $110 per person, plus gratuities.
For more information, or reservations, contact 298-2028 or Ham.DiningReservations@fairmont.com.
This season you can join a walking tour focused on the stories of black Bermudians, to walk in their footsteps and learn of their rebellion, resistance and resilience, on the Resilience: Bermudians of African Descent Tours led by Kristin White in the town of St. George’s, every Wednesday and Saturday.
In 1616, Bermuda became the first English colony to use enslaved Africans, and slavery would continue on this island until Emancipation on August 1, 1834. This walking tour includes entry into 2 historic attractions. Saturday’s tour is a Food + History tour, and includes 4 food samples from eateries around town, giving the group the opportunity to connect with Black entrepreneurs.
Tours depart from Long Story Short on Water Street, at 2pm every Wednesday, and 1pm every Saturday. Tours will continue weekly until December 21st.
Tickets for Wednesday are $50 for adults; $40 for students and seniors, while tickets for Saturday are $150. All tickets can be purchased at www.Ptix.bm/Event/3676/Time/22283/Resilience-Bermudians-of-Afric.
Experience Bermuda’s 400 year old indigenous art form, on the town of St. George’s Architecture Tour: Why Are the Roofs White? every Saturday.
Step back in time with tour guide Peter Frith, an 11th generation Bermudian, as he shares with you the stories of the historic properties which make up this UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the early 17th Century. You’ll learn what led early island settlers to create Bermuda’s most iconic architectural symbol: white stepped roofs. Following a gentle stroll through the historic town, you’ll visit Mitchell House, a shining example of a traditional Bermudian cottage built in the early 1700s. Enjoy a light refreshment as you explore this quaint property and its gardens to learn how our ancestors lived out here. Few visitors get to explore St. George’s history and properties in this way. Whether you’re an avid architecture enthusiast, a photographer looking for that perfect shot, or you’re just looking to enrich the mind, this tour provides the perfect opportunity to discover Bermuda’s heritage.
Tours are held every Saturday, starting at 2:15pm in front of the Town Hall in St. George’s. Tours run weekly until the end of the year.
Tickets are $30 each and available from www.Ptix.bm.
For more information, contact manager@sgf.bm.
The October edition of Vision Talk will focus on depression and mental Health on Monday, October 14th.
Vision loss can be a traumatic life-changing experience and can be linked to anxiety and depression. We focus on maintaining and improving our physical health and we must do the same for our mental health.
Vision Bermuda’s Vision Talk will feature Dr. Rayner, Clinical Psychologist of Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute who will discuss depression, what is it, how to recognise it, and local resources to assist with it.
The talk is from 5:30pm until 7pm at Astwood Hall at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Join in on the discussion to learn and share coping mechanisms.
Free. RSVP is recommended by Friday, October 11th. Transportation can arranged for the vision impaired.
For more information, or to RSVP, contact 292-3231 or info@VisionBermuda.bm.
The Bermuda men’s national football team will take on Guatemala, who are ranked 133 in the latest FIFA rankings, in an International Friendly Match: Bermuda vs Guatemala on Tuesday, October 15th.
The game starts at 7:30pm at National Sports Centre.
Tickets are $25 for general admission, $15 for children (under 12) and seniors, and $75 for VIP (includes premium seat, pre-match meal, 2 complimentary drinks & parking.) Parking is otherwise $10.
Ticket will not be sold at the gate and must be purchased in advance from BFA Headquarters, the Pro Shop, or www.Ptix.bm.
For more information, contact gLindsay@BermudaFootball.com.
BUEI Screens presents: The Biggest Little Farm, back for a fifth showing on Thursday, October 17th.
2018 / Documentary / PG / 91mins
The Biggest Little Farm follows two dreamers and a dog on an odyssey to bring harmony to both their lives and the land.
When the barking of their beloved dog Todd leads to an eviction notice from their tiny LA apartment, John and Molly Chester make a choice that takes them out of the city and onto 200 acres in the foothills of Ventura County, naively endeavoring to build one of the most diverse farms of its kind in complete coexistence with nature. The land they’ve chosen, however, is utterly depleted of nutrients and suffering from a brutal drought. The film chronicles eight years of daunting work as they attempt to create the utopia they seek, planting 10,000 orchard trees and over 200 different crops, and bringing in animals of every kind.
The film starts at 7:30pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. Harbourfront opens for dinner at 5pm, and ticket holders are entitled to 10% off dinner (food only) after the film. Reservations required. Please call 295-4207 for reservations and be sure to mention the film. Cannot be combined with any other special offers. Tickets are $15 each; $12 for students, and available by calling or visiting BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop. Tickets are non-refundable within 24 hours of event.
For more information, contact BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop on 294-0204.
Kick off the weekend at Crown & Anchor’s new happy hour TGIF! featuring a new cocktail each week, starting on Friday, October 11th.
Every Friday at the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club, DJ Felix will be there to entertain you from 5pm until 8pm, followed by The Big Chill from 8pm until 11pm.
Arrive early to enjoy free complimentary bar bites hand passed between 5pm and 6pm.
For more information, or reservations, contact 298-2028.
The Fairmont Southampton’s Waterlot Inn is putting their own spin on the annual Bavarian Beer Festival at DOCK-toberfest with Mike Hind on Friday, October 18th.
From 6pm until 11pm, Mike Hind is locked in for some lederhosen-loving entertainment at the Dock at Waterlot Inn, overlooking sparkling Jew’s Bay. Join them to enjoy a full Bavarian buffet including favourites and specials: Schweinshaxe, Schnitzel, Geraucherte Rippen, Bier Fondue, and all five “And Union” Bavarian Beers.
The cost per person is $80, plus 17% gratuities.
For more information, or reservations, contact The Waterlot Inn at 239-6967.
Pies & Pints is back on the menu at Crown & Anchor, every weekend until end of the November, starting Saturday, October 12th.
From 5pm until 11pm, every Saturday & Sunday at the restaurant & bar within the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club, you can embrace the English tradition of the pub dinner with a savoury pie paired with your choice of IPA.
The cost is $29, plus gratuities.
For more information, or reservations, contact 298-2028.
BUEI Screens presents: Edie on Sunday, October 20th.
2017 / Drama / NR / 102mins
83 year old Edie believes that it is never too late – packing an old camping bag, leaving her life behind and embarking on an adventure she never got to have – climbing the imposing Mount Suilven in Scotland.
The film starts at 5:15pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. The Harbourfront opens for dinner at 6pm and ticket holders are entitled to 10% off (food only) after the film. Reservations required. Please call 295-4207 for reservations and be sure to mention the film. Cannot be combined with any other special offers.
Tickets are $15 each; $12 for students, and available by calling or visiting BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop. Tickets are non-refundable within 24 hours of event.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop at 294-0204.
WEDCO has a whole line-up of festive, family-friendly events to celebrate the holiday season, starting with Destination Dockyard: Fall Festival on Sunday, October 20th. From 4pm until 7pm on the North Lawn at Royal Naval Dockyard, they invite you to come and enjoy this celebration of fall with them, complete with local entertainment, local vendors, activities for the entire family, and a few fall-inspired surprises. Admission is free.
Next they invite you to come and support the local elementary and middle schools who have entered in the Dockyard Festival of Trees Competition running from Saturday, November 16th to December 7th. The decorated trees will be on display daily from 10am until 5pm in the Clocktower Mall, and you are invited to come and cast your vote for which school should win the cash prize. The winners will be announced at the Lighting of the Tree Ceremony on December 8th.
You can take photos with the different characters each week at Character Sundays in the Clocktower Mall on Sundays; December 8th, 15th and 22nd. Each week from 11am until 1pm, you will have to come and visit to see who will be visiting each week – and they can’t wait to surprise you! Admission is free.
Also on Sunday, December 8th, families can enjoy the Christmas festivities at Santa’s Workshop in the Victualling Yard, from 1pm until 5pm. There will be a plethora of free activities for the kids to enjoy, such as a bouncy castle, a giant slide, giant games, and so much more! The Bermuda Classic Bike Club will also be there to give a motorcycle show. Kids can visit Santa and his elves inside the Frog & Onion between 1pm and 3pm. After that, you can sing along to Christmas Carols with the Dolphins. From 5pm until 6pm at Dolphin Quest within The Keep, you can enjoy a show of your favourite christmas carols, plus free hot chocolate and glow wands for the kids. Free. After that, the Dockyard Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place form 6pm until 9pm on The North Lawn. Enjoy performances by local school choirs and dance companies, treats from local food vendors, and a few surprises along the way – as they celebrate the second annual lighting of their giant Christmas tree to kick-off the season. Free.
Submerse yourself in the holiday spirit as they transform the area into a Winter Wonderland for an extra special edition of Destination Dockyard on Sunday, December 15th. From 1pm until 4pm on the North Lawn, there will activities for the whole family to enjoy. Come and check out the free line-up of all local entertainment. Local vendors will be on site, providing food and other local products for sale. Admission is free.
After you have completed your final Christmas preparations, you can wind down with a Christmas Movie on the giant screen in the Victualing Yard, for the final holiday edition of Destination Dockyard on Sunday, December 22nd. Bring a lounge char, blanket or towel, or simply chill out on the lawn. Vendors will be on site offering food and beverages for sale. A local band will provide live entertainment from 5pm until 6pm.
The movie starts at 6pm sharp. Admission is free.
For more information, on any of these events, contact 234-1709 and marketing@wedco.bm or visit www.DockyardBermuda.com.
Nakternl Entertainment Presents: Coffee House Sessions at Brew on Friday, October 25th.
From 7pm until 10pm at the coffee house/brewery on Front Street, you can join DJ Mike Shawr for an evening of afro and deep house vibes.
Admission is free. Brew’s regular drinks and food menu will be available.
For more information, contact info@NakternlEntertainment.com.
As they had to cancel in September because of the hurricane, they are making up for it with even bigger and better bargains at the Peace Lutheran Church Car Boot Sale on Saturday, October 26th.
From 9am until 2pm at Peace Lutheran Church, you can come and start your Christmas shopping early. They will have some lovely evening wear for all those upcoming holiday parties, and a variety of clothing and shoes for everyone. You can also shop for jewellery, toys, games, household items, gifts and lots more goodies. Hot dogs and coffee will be available for purchase so you won’t go hungry while shopping.
For more information, contact Carol Carvalho at 747-3377.
The Loren invites you to join them as they celebrate the change of the season at So Long Summer, Here Comes Fall on Saturday, October 26th.
From 6pm until midnight at the hotel’s legendary On the Disk restaurant, you can experience the best Bermuda views while giving back to a great charity, YouthNet.
The cost is $125 per person for just dancing and drinks. Dance the night away to the tunes of DJ Darrell Roxwell from 8pm until midnight.
Or, for $195 per person, you can come early for dinner, dancing and drinks – to enjoy a special selection of canapés and champagne, followed by a decadent 3-course meal. Dinner starts at 6pm.
The event is sponsored by The Loren Hotel, Butterfield & Vallis, Two Rock Wines, Demco,Gimi, Class Act Design, Goslings, Big Fish Events, and Bermuda Bride.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact Dirk Beck at dirk@TheLorenHotel.com or 441-493-1609.
Champagne meets Halloween at The Fairmont Southampton’s epic annual Yelloween costume party, happening this year on Saturday, October 26th.
From 7pm until 11pm at the resort’s Ocean Club, you can enjoy a full premium open bar including Veuve Clicquot champagne service, and interactive gourmet food stations they promise will be amazing. Live entertainment by Working Title will top the night off.
A limited number of Early Bird tickets are available at $149, until October 13th. Regular tickets are $175. All tickets can be purchased https://ptix.bm/yelloween.
For more information, contact the Ocean Club at 441-238-6968.
IMPACT Mentoring Academy is hosting their first ever I Am A King Gala to celebrate the past, present and future kings of Bermuda on Saturday, November 2nd.
They invite you to join them from 6pm until 10pm at Four ways Inn for dinner and dancing. The theme of the gala is: The Journey of Kings.
Tickets are $150 and available at BdaTix.bm or by calling the school office.
For more information, contact the school office at office_assistant@imabda.bm or 747-4621.
The 32nd edition of Skippy KICK Martial Arts Tournament will take place at Pembroke Sunday School on Sunday, November 3rd.
The tournament is from 1pm until 5pm, and open to all ages and levels, featuring forms, weapons forms, and sparring.
Competitors can enter online at http://strongvon.com/SKIPPYKICK with discounts for early bird or pre-registration.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12, and $20 for families (up to 4). Tickets are available at the door, or in advance from the Bermuda Karate Institute.
For more information, contact KristinaIngham@icloud.com.
Designed for Impact, a movement that seeks to positively impact community by connecting diverse groups of women to explore topics that they care about and inspire positive personal and professional change, will host the next conference in their series: White Chair Wisdom, exploring the topics you asked for on Friday, November 8th.
From 10:15am until 5:15pm at the Fairmont Southampton Resort, the one-of-a-kind event promises to leave you inspired with practical action items you can apply immediately.
Featuring renowned keynote, Judge Glenda Hatchett, who will share her perspective on The Confident Woman, you can expect a highly interactive experience with a panel of women leaders and entrepreneurs to explore the topics of managing stress, navigating work life balance and women supporting women.
The conference is sponsored by: Ascendant, RenaissanceRe, Butterfield, Hamilton Insurance Group, MS Amlin, Butterfield & Vallis, Fidelis, GIMI & Orange Bay Company.
Tickets are $185 and available from www.Ptix.bm or www.iamdfi.com.
For more information, contact info@iamdfi.com or visit www.iamdfi.com.
Now in it’s 24th year, Bermuda’s premier annual shopping event: HGA Home-Grown Alternatives will take place on Saturday, December 7th.
The market is from 10am until 4pm at St. Paul’s Christian Centre on Middle Road, where the focus is on shopping for quality Bermuda made Arts and Crafts.
You are bound to find that perfect gift idea, with edible treats, paintings, jewellery, ceramics, ornaments, lamps, cards, knitting, cloth bags, woodworking, mosaic art, stained glass items, soaps, scents, jams and more. There will also be a kitchen providing Bermudian cuisine. Ample parking is available at this centrally located venue, which is also wheelchair accessible. Come and spend a couple of pleasant hours shopping, cash and green bags in hand.
For more information, contact stewart@northrock.bm.
Save the Date: Quick Recap of Upcoming Bermuda Events
October
Bermuda’s Untold Stories Honouring Sally Basset – October 3rd, 11th, 18th & 24th
G&S Presents: Mamma Mia! – October 3rd to October 12th
**NEW Bourbon, Burgers & Brews at 1609 – starts October 7th
**NEW Zuill’s Barbecue at Marcus’ – starts October 7th
Way We Live Tour: West – October 8th & 15th
The Unopened Gift: The Power of Emotional Agility in Workplace Wellbeing – October 10th
Mental Health in the Church – October 10th
**RESCHEDULED Oktoberfest at Swizzle Inn – October 3rd to 13th October 10th to 20th
Perfect Your Palate Pairings – October 10th & October 24th
Way We Live Tour: Government House – October 11th
Experience Bermuda with Monroe Steele: Art + Style – October 11th
Taste of Bermuda: Aftertaste Bartender Competition – October 11th
Bermuda vs Mexico: Concacaf Nations League – October 11th
**NEW TGIF! at Crown & Anchor – starts October 11th
**NEW South American Wine Dinner at Marcus’ – October 11th
Taste of Bermuda: Dining in the Dark – October 11th & 12th
Pick Your Own Pumpkins – October 11th & 12th
Mount Saint Agnes Academy Bazaar – October 11th & 12th
Experience Bermuda with Monroe Steele: Food + Culture – October 12th
**NEW Pies & Pints – starts October 12th
Phenomenal People’s Expo 2019 – October 12th Postponed until further notice
Taste of Bermuda: Flair Bartending Masterclass – October 12th
Experience Bermuda with Monroe Steele: Sunday + Funday – October 13th
Taste of Bermuda: Tasting Village Street Food Fair – October 13th
**NEW Vision Talk – October 14th
Beginner Bridge Lessons: 8 Week Course – starts October 15th
**NEW Concacaf Nations League: Bermuda vs Guatemala – October 15th
BF&M Breast Cancer Awareness Walk – October 16th
**NEW BUEI Screens presents: The Biggest Little Farm (5th Showing) – October 17th
P.A.L.S. 2019 Inaugural Golf Tournament – October 18th
**NEW DOCK-toberfest with Mike Hind – October 18th
**RESCHEDULED Happy Hour For A Cause – October 18th
Women’s Resource Centre: Quiz Night with Mike Bishop – October 19th
**NEW BUEI Screens presents: Edie – October 20th
**NEW Destination Dockyard: Fall Festival – October 20th
Halloween & Gymnastics October Midterm Camp – October 21st to 25th
BIFFlix Presents: Pavarotti – October 23rd
Way We Live Tour: East – October 23rd & 26th
High School Girls Retreat: Healing and Achieving – October 24th & 25th
Halloween Glow Paint Party for Kids – October 25th
**NEW Coffee House Sessions – October 25th
**NEW Peace Lutheran Church Car Boot Sale – October 26th
SCARS Red & White Party – October 26th
**NEW So Long Summer, Here Comes Fall – October 26th
**NEW Yelloween – October 26th
KPMG Advisory Training 2019: New to the Role of Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) – October 29th
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – October 31st
PGA Tour: Bermuda Championship – October 31st to November 3rd
November
Envisioning Bliss: A Health & Wellness Event – October 5th November 2nd
Masterworks in Wonderland – November 2nd
**NEW I Am A King Gala – November 2nd
World Rugby Classic – November 2nd to November 9th
**NEW Skippy KICK Martial Arts Tournament – November 3rd
KPMG Advisory Training 2019: Annual MLRO Update – November 6th & 13th
**NEW White Chair Wisdom 2019 – November 8th
AXA Man on the Run – November 10th
The Magic of Motown: Four Decades of American Music – November 10th
Masters of Digital Illusions – September 28th November 16th
**NEW Dockyard Festival of Trees Competition – November 16th to December 7th
Free Men’s Health Screening – November 21st
Bermuda Entrepreneurship Summit – November 21st
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – November 28th
December
**NEW HGA Home-Grown Alternatives – December 7th
**NEW Character Sundays in the Clocktower Mall – December 8th, 15th & 22nd
**NEW Santa’s Workshop – December 8th
**NEW Carols with the Dolphins – December 8th
**NEW Dockyard Tree Lighting Ceremony – December 8th
Butterfield Bank Mile Trials – December 13th
**NEW Destination Dockyard: Winter Wonderland – December 15th
Premier’s Awards – December 17th
**NEW Destination Dockyard: A Christmas Movie – December 22nd
January
Bermuda Triangle Challenge 2020: Butterfield Bank Mile – January 17th
Bermuda Triangle Challenge 2020: 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 October 29th
- The Art of Engagement by Sandra Vlock
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 29th
- Mindframe Photo Voice Exhibition
Current Exhibits at Bermuda Arts Centre Dockyard – until November 24th
- Sea Changes
World Heritage Centre: Bermuda Panoramas by Emile Antoine Verpilleux – Until further notice
Enjoy the rest of your week!
B
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