April 18, 20, 21 and 25Bermuda Zoological Society whale watching trips on the BZS vessel Endurance for ages ten and up. One adult per two children under 16. Trips depart from the public dock opposite BAMZ at 11am returning around 5pm. Fee $70 for members and $85 for non members. All trips are weather depending. Bring a packed lunch and drinks with you. Cooler provided. Book on www.bzs.bm or endurance.bzs@gov.bm or 293-2727 ext 2151.April 16City of Hamilton Evolution Fashion Show model auditions. Tonight at Warwick Academy from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. For three years old and above, all sizes and both genders. Females bring at least four-inch heels. For information see www.facebook.com/evolutionbda, Twitter @evolutionbda, e-mail events@cityhall.bm or call 300-4400.April 17Paget Parish Council annual general meeting for Paget residents at Gilbert Institute School Hall at the end of St Michael’s Road near Modern Mart at 7pm.Historical Heartbeats Lecture Series Inside the Governor’s House at Government House at 11 Langton Hill, Pembroke. Parking beside the tennis courts. Call 292-1681 or see www.communityandculture.bm for more information.Bermuda Day Parade majorettes, Gombeys, dance group and bands meetings sign, rules, routes, share concerns at 5.30pm at St Paul AME Church Centennial Hall. Call 292-1681 for details.Melange is hosting a men’s waxing event from 5.30pm to 8pm at BerSalon Inner Sanctum Front Street West. Minimum strips are $5. Proceeds benefit LCCA, and PALS. A cash bar is on hand for encouragement.April 18Emedia Small Business Mixer. Learn how you can grow your business with effective marketing and websites from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the office next to the AS Coopers Ladies Department on Reid Street. Call 436-2026 or e-mail nathan@emedia.bm.The Bermuda National Gallery is holding a free luncheon reception with Dr Kathryn Wat, Chief Curator at the National Museum of Women in the Arts from 12pm to 1.30pm. A light lunch will be served, tour of the exhibitions at 12.30pm and Dr Wat will discuss the National Museum of Women in the Arts at 1pm. Contact Lisa Howie at director@bng.bm or 295-9428.April 18, 19 and 20Annual Agricultural Exhibition is back at the Botanical Gardens.April 19 and 20Bermuda Sets the Table Event Tabletops For All Occasions to benefit the Family Centre. Join over 20 of Bermuda’s most creative entertaining hostesses and shops for inspiration for your next dinner party in the Harbourview Ballroom at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess on Friday from 12pm to 7pm with cash bar from 5pm to 7pm and on Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Entry $20 per person at the Door. No reservation necessary. For ages 15 and over.April 20 to 27Pomander Gate Tennis Club 2013 Seniors Open Tennis Tournament. Mens and ladies singles and doubles and super doubles. For further information see www.pgtc or e-mail pgtc@northrock.bm.The Gilbert & Sullivan Society presents Zandonai’s Francesca da Rimini (on film in glorious HD) as part of The Metropolitan Opera’s ‘The Met: Live in HD’ series. In Italian with English subtitles from 5pm to 9.15pm at Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Tickets $35/$30 students at gands.bm or at ptix.com or cash/cheque/card at door. For information see www.metoperafamily.org.April 21Berkeley Educational Society presents a Spring Variety Concert at The Berkeley Institute Cafetorium with entertainment by Gene Steede, Elton Richardson and others to aid of various scholarships. Patron tickets are $50, regular $25 at Kit N Caboodle. Telephone 332-0226 or 705-9103.The Vegetarian Society will be hosting a pre-Earth Day nature walk from 2pm to 4pm. It will be free and all are welcome. Meet and or park at Palmetto Park (opposite the PTB headquarters). Learn about Bermuda’s medicinal plants and more from Sonia Bremar.April 24Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda and Bermuda National Gallery lecture from 12.30pm to 1.30pm at the Bermuda National Gallery at City Hall with Cordell Riley and Lynne Winfield speaking on the topic is ‘Bermuda, A Post Racial Society’.April 25Bermuda Day Parade stall vendors meetings, sign up, hear from electricians and stall mangers and hear from wholesale representatives at 5.30pm at St Paul AME Church Centennial Hall. Call 292-1681 for details.April 26 to 28Mindful Movement Workshop with visiting yoga expert Ross Rayburn at Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Register at www.toddcrews.com, e-mail jtoddcrews@me.com or call 505-6310. Tickets are: Room Rate $159 Per Night, whole weekend early bird $240 if paid by April 12 or $280 after. Single Session $80.April 26Bermuda National Gallery are hosting acclaimed pianist Mirei Tsuji at 8pm in the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall, Church Street, Hamilton. Tickets are $65 available at www.premierticketsglobal.com.April 26 to 27Somersfield Academy presents Alice In Wonderland Jr with showtime on Friday at 7pm and tickets $50 patrons, $25 adults and $10 students. Patron cocktail party at 6pm. On Saturday Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and Matinee at 1pm with show at 2pm. Tickets $25 for children and adults. Also show at 7pm with tickets $50 for patrons, $25 for adults and $10 students from the main and MYP office.April 27The Bermuda School of Music will present the 16th Annual Some Enchanted Evening at 7.30pm in the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall. Tickets are $30 for adults, $15 for children or $75 for patrons at www.premierticketsglobal.com. For information call 296-5100 or e-mail musicschool@northrock.bm.Bermuda Zoological Society fishing with dad Sunday spaces still available for the 9 to 11am slot. Tickets are $20 for members, $30 for non-members. Book at www.bzs.bm, or contact Alex Amat at activities.bzs@gov.bm, 293 2727 ext 2133.May 3 and 10Bermuda Day Parade final meeting for all participants at 5.30pm. Stall vendors placement numbers issued and all dance and group participants must attend to receive placement numbers at St Paul AME Church Centennial Hall. Call 292-1681 for details.May 11Bermuda Folk Club Open Mic night featuring Ecuador’s Los Bohemios. Doors open 7.30pm and music starts 8pm at Spanish Point Boat Club, Spanish Point, Pembroke. Cash bar. Admission is $10 non-members, $8 members. For information call 295-1030 or e-mail info@folkclub.bm orwww.folkclub.bm.May 30, 31 and June 1The Company present The Gina Love Show stand up comedy and improv at 8pm at the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall. Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets are $35 general admission and $50 for patron tickets at www.bdatix.bm . Patron night is May 30 and includes reception with hors d’oeuvres at City Hall and free drink at the cast party at Shines on June 1.June 8Kings and Queens Productions Princess for a Day father daughter dinner and dance from 7pm to 11pm for ages 12 to 19 years old. E-mail kingsandqueensproductions@gmail.com or call 799-0134 for further information.June 15Capital G Limited 25th Annual Iron Kids Triathlon at Clearwater Beach. Children ages three to 14 can swim, bike, and run to victory. Junior triathletes can win up to $1,000 in scholarship funds. Carnival from 12 to 5.30pm. Registration information will be posted soon. Contact 294-5194 or see www.capitalgironkids.bm .Caledonian Society of Bermuda Second Annual Highland Games on the Saltus Playing field in Pembroke. Tickets are $5 for adults and children under 12 are free. For more information see www.caledoniansocietyofbermuda.com.WEEKLY EVENTSTuesdaysAlAnon Family Group meeting Mechanics Building, Church Street, Hamilton. Penthouse Floor, Room 505 from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Telephone 236-8606.Paperwhites is a group for families struggling with infertility. They meet the first Tuesday of every month from 6pm to 7.30pm at Spirit House at 65 Middle Road, Devonshire. More details on www.paperwhitesbermuda.com.Bermuda National Gallery Education Opportunities: Learning with art. Youth Camera Action, for ages 11 to 14, is a photography programme for all skill levels. Photography supplies provided. Classes run Tuesday and Thursday 3.30pm to 5pm; Saturday 10am to 11.30am. Space is limited. Contact Ms Dany Pen for more information: education@bng.bm.Bermuda Historical Society Museum at 13 Queen Street, Hamilton with free admission with volunteers on duty to assist with questions, various leaflets and postcards available and Bermuda history books on sale. Open from 10.30am till 1pm. Closed on public holidays and weekends. Special tours available on request to 236-4193 .