By Claire Hattie* Today, Bermuda will be joining in the global celebrations to mark Nelson Mandela’s 95th birthday. Madiba will be honoured at the Wesley Methodist Church from 12.30pm until 1.30pm with live performances from Gene Steede, Ryan Durrant, a Community Choir, the Bermuda African Dance Company Drummers, Chewstick, Warwick Gombeys, and more. This is a free event and all are welcome. For more information, visit www.Facebook.com/BermudaCelebratesMandela.* Whether you’re red and blue or blue and blue, you are invited to dress up in your team colours for Cup Match Salsa on Friday, July 19th. From 9pm in Rumbar, you can represent whichever end of the island that you support, while enjoying and/or dancing to latin music from DJ Magia until midnight. There is no cover charge. For more information, contact info@BermudaSalsa.com or 337-2267.* The Bermuda Basketball Association is hosting a special screening of the new DreamWorks Animation movie, Turbo, on Saturday, July 20th. The movie will be showing at Liberty Theatre at 10am and tickets are $15, which includes popcorn and a drink. For more information, or to reserve your ticket, call June or Charles on 234-1473. Tickets can also be purchased on the day, subject to availability.* A new product launch, seminar and more await you at the Natural Hair & Beauty Expo on Saturday, July 20th in St. Paul’s Centennial Hall. From 10am until 1pm, this event will feature guest speaker from Atlanta, Tarece Hassell, with seminar participants including My Sereni-Tea, Black Pearl, Orchid Nail Spa, David of Universal Barber and Miguel. Admission is $20, or $50 for Patrons, and tickets are available from Nicole on 505-3095 or Denise on 504-9598.* All ladies have their favourite little black dress that makes them look and feel great so Red Steakhouse and Bar are giving you an excuse to dig it out on Saturday, July 20th. From 10pm until 2am, Red’s exclusive Little Black Dress Party will also be the official launch of their Summer Cocktail Menu with special pricing and music by DJ Siid James. You can also expect mini martini samples between 10pm until 11pm, exclusive giveaways and ladies can find their perfect shade of red with Christopher Vee, International Make Up Artist. Best of all, there is no cover charge.* The creators of the Heineken Wet n’ Wild Party are teaming up again to bring another unique party experience to Bermuda while celebrating the launch of four new vodka flavours. The Smirnoff Experience Foam/Glow Party will be on Saturday, July 20th at Snorkel Park. From 10pm until 3am, you can expect thousands of free glow products, a state-of-the-art foam cannon with foam pit, a mechanical bull, light show, games, giveaways, music by Young Gunz Sound, New Era, DJ Rusty G, DJ Mark P, DJ Chubb, hosted by Ninja Cutty with a special guest lady host. Dress to get wet and there will also be a prize for the best beach outfit. Advance tickets are $30, more at the door, and are available at Kit n’ Caboodle, Sovereign Jewelers, Mambo, Snorkel Park and event DJs.* The July edition of the Bermuda Docs Weekend Film Series will be at BUEI on Sunday, July 21st with the documentary Building Hope, showing at 3pm followed by French drama, Mud, starring Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon, at 5.15pm. More details on the films can be found at www.BermudaDocs.com. Tickets are $15 and available at Oceans Gift Shop or by phoning 294-0204.* The next edition of the BEPRO Lunch ‘N’ Learn Series will be on the topic of Breaking into the Insurance Industry — Tips from the Pros on Tuesday, July 23rd at the Chamber of Commerce. From 12 noon until 1pm, attendees will learn about the resources available to pursue or enhance a career in insurance and learn about the industry. The expert guest speakers are three very well-respected and top-ranking industry professionals who will share their personal experiences and insight into the industry. This event is free for members or $10 for non-members and a light lunch will be provided. There are limited spaces available but you can secure your spot by RSVP’ing to vwheatley@bcc.bm.* Marks & Spencer and Muse are teaming up to offer a special Wine Pairing Dinner event on Tuesday, July 23rd. The evening will begin at 7pm with a drinks and canapés reception, followed by a four course gourmet dinner, five wine pairings and coffee. Attendees will also receive a 15% discount on 12 mix and match bottles of M&S Wines. Tickets cost $85 per person, inclusive of grats, and you can reserve your spot by contacting Lorraine on 295-0031 or msBermuda@tess.bm.* BEPRO is hosting its annual membership and networking event, Convos & Cocktails, on Thursday, July 25th at Bacardi HQ. Attendees will be able to enjoy the BEPRO signature cocktail and giveaways from 5.30pm until 7.30pm, and members are encouraged to bring along guests who may be interested in joining BEPRO. There’s no need to rush home at 7.30pm though as the fun will continue at Margarita’s Grill with happy hour drink specials and free pasta dishes. For more information, contact Velina at vwheatley@bcc.bm.For full events listings and flyers, please visit www.NothingtodoinBermuda.com. The above is abbreviated content from that site.