Who says there's nothing to do in Bermuda
Hi kids!Hmmm ... I have the feeling that this is going to be one of those summers that goes by in a flash - we’re already talking about Cup Match events, people! Here’s what’s coming up in Bermuda:l Hola Hispanophones, Charlar will be hosting hora feliz (happy hour) at Rumbar from 5.30pm on the first Thursday of each month, beginning tonight. Charlar is a social group which aims to bring together people who enjoy speaking Spanish (fluently or slowly!) on a regular basis. For more information, contact charlarbda@gmail.com.l Elbow Beach has started a new programme of summer entertainment for Friday evenings as it presents Prestege Duo live at the Sea Breeze Terrace. Every Friday until August 31, Preston Swan and Ed Christopher will be performing from 8pm until 11pm, while you enjoy the cocktails, tapas and view. For reservations, call 236-9884.l Dig out your very best hat and pearls - MAMA is hosting a high tea in honour of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on Sunday from 3pm until 6pm at Tucker’s Point Clubhouse. The cost is $55 per person and you can RSVP: Danielle at events@mama.bm.l Razors and Diapers presents Celebrating Fatherhood, a free brunch and scavenger hunt at the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo, on Sunday. This event is for fathers and their kids and runs from 11am to 2pm. There is no need to RSVP and there will be prizes for scavenger hunt winners.l Quizmasters Paul and Judith Chambers will test your knowledge at a fundraising quiz night at BAMZ on Saturday, June 16. Topics include general knowledge, music, BAMZ-related themes, picture and mystery rounds, and more. The cost is $100 per team of four (over-16s). All funds raised will benefit the Bermuda Zoological Society conservation education programmes. For more information, or to register, contact Lisa Greene on 299-2329 ext 2123.l Jackson School of Performing Arts presents its summer dance recital for 2012, Dancing Through The Universe, at City Hall Theatre from June 20 until June 23, with shows at 7pm nightly. Tickets are $36 for adults, $29 for students and available from www.bdatix.com.l Bermuda Ocean Explorers will host a sunset cruise on Saturday, June 23 aboard UberVida. The boat boards at 6.30pm for a 7pm departure from #1 Shed Dock. The three- hour cruise will include a cash bar, dinner, music, live entertainment, dancing and giveaways. General boarding passes, $60 from www.bdatix.com, include two complimentary drink tickets.l The Miss Bermuda Pageant is back! The 2012 edition is on Sunday, July 8 at the Mid-Ocean Amphitheatre in the Fairmont Southampton. Doors open at 7pm, the show begins 8pm and the seating arrangements are at tables with drink service for patrons and theatre-style for everyone else. Tickets, $65 for general admission, $85 for Gold, $105 for patrons, are available from www.bdatix.com.l To celebrate their 50th year, Teachers Rugby are hosting a pre-Cup Match fundraiser to support their ladies team as they go on their first ever tour. The Teachers RFC Ladies T Party will be at Docksiders on Saturday, July 21 from 9pm to 2am. Don’t be fooled by the name though as no tea will be served as this event! Instead, the T refers to the dress code as this is a fancy dress party and costumes must begin with the letter T - Tarzan, Tourist, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, let your imagination go wild with this one. There will be free Jell-o shooters, prizes for best overall costume, most creative costume and silliest costume. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased from Docksiders, any TRFC lady or e-mail events.teachers@gmail.com.l After the cricket is done, Team Soca and Team Reggae will face each other in the other big Cup Match clash! The 6th Annual Soca vs Reggae Cup Match After-Party will be at Royal Naval Dockyard on Friday, August 3, from 9pm until 3am. In the Soca Corner will be Shal Marshall, DJ Spice and D’General with Wayne Marshall, Poison Dart and YGS in the Reggae Corner. Tickets are $40 and available from www.bdatix.com.For full events, listings and flyers, please visit www.NothingtodoinBermuda.com the above is abbreviated content from that site. And check the Bermuda Calendar every day in The Royal Gazette.
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