TODAY
KINGSTON AND ST. ANDREW
TASTEE TALENT CONTEST
The final round of auditions for the 2002 series of the Tastee Talent Contest will be held at the Tastee Outdoor Theatre, Cross Roads beginning at 9 p.m. The audition is open to all talented persons living in Jamaica.
'MISS LOU CONCERT'
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) will be staging The Miss Lou Concert, in tribute to Miss Lou, Jamaica's First Lady of Comedy at The Louise Bennett Garden Theatre, 36 Hope Road, Kingston 10, beginning at 7 p.m.
THE GENERAL'S INN
The General's Inn, a powerful play that looks at the life of a Jamaican family living in Bronx, USA, will return for two final performances at the Fairfield Theatre beginning at 8 p.m.
BEAUTY AND
TALENT CONTEST
The annual Mini-Miss Vineyard Town Beauty and Talent Contest will be held at the Life of Jamaica Auditorium, Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
CELEBRITIES
FOOTBALL MATCH
Bull Bay's football field will be the venue of a clash between a Masters and Media Celebrities team against Entertainers. Dubbed Bring Back The Love, the event will feature the likes of Beenie Man, Elephant Man, Mr. Lexx, Mad Cobra, Courtney Walsh, Curtley Ambrose, Paul 'Tegat' Davis and many more. The event is set to kick off at 4 p.m.
TEEN LINK
The teen jam dubbed Teen Link is held at the Jonkanoo Lounge, Hilton Kingston Hotel, New Kingston, this and every Saturday. This Saturday Teen Link will feature cultural artiste Warrior King.
PUPPY LOVE
Patrick Brown's Puppy Love starring Charles Hyatt, Glen Campbell, Munair Zacca, Margueritte Newland and Donisha Prendergast is now on at the Centrestage Theatre. Showtime: Wed. - Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 5 and 8 p.m. and on Sundays 8 p.m.
MOVIES, MOVIES, MOVIES
Now showing at Palace Amusement Theatres: The Adventures of Pluto Nash (Eddie Murphy) - Carib 5, Palace Cineplex, Island Cinema, Harbour View and Palace Multiplex (MoBay). Eight Legged Freaks - Carib 5, Portmore Palace and Palace Multiplex (MoBay). Austin Powers in Goldmember - Carib 5 and Palace Multiplex. Spy Kids 2 Palace Multiplex (MoBay). Triple X - Carib 5, Palace Cineplex and Palace Multiplex (MoBay). The Country Bears - Carib 5, Palace Cineplex and Palace Multiplex (MoBay). Showtime varies depending on the cinema.
LATIN MINGLE
The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites presents Saturday Latin Mingle this and every Saturday. Come and enjoy salsa, merengue and wild wild Latin beats. Music by Lime Squash Disco and Gustavo the salsa dog. Latin dance lessons will be taught between 7 and 9 p.m. Admission: $200 after 10 p.m.
COOL SATURDAYS
De Andre promotion, in association with Smirnoff Ice - intelligent nightlife, invites you to Cool Saturdays -The best way to have some cheap versatile fun! This and every Saturday at the newly refurbished Jonkanoo Lounge, Hilton Kingston Hotel. With music from today plus the bashment from yesteryear. Ladies free before 11pm. Dress code enforced. Eighteen years and over.
STATIK
Statik is on this and every Saturday at Chelsea Hotel and Pool Lounge, 5 Chelsea Avenue, Kingston 10.
PARTY TIME
This and every Saturday night Friends on the Deck, 51 Hope Road, Kingston 10, will host their Saturday Night Party Time. Music by Deck selectors.
PARTY NIGHT
Birthday Club and Party Night is staged at the Doctor Bird Club this and every Saturday night. Featuring: Dance parties and Fetes. Music by: X Pose Disco.
ST. ANN
BIG SOUND NITE
Big Sound Nite is held at Marguaritaville in Ocho Rios this and every Saturday. The event begins with a live cabaret by vocal impersonator Sammy Davis, then from 10 p.m. juggling will be provided by a popular sound system.
CLARENDON
DANCEHALL NITE
Club 2000 presents Dancehall Nite this and every Saturday night. Come party with our new and improve disc jockey. There will be courteous staff at your service.
ST. JAMES
ART EXHIBITION
The Western Society of Fine Arts, will be hosting an art exhibition, titled Coming Together at the Montego Bay Civic Centre, Sam Sharpe Square, beginning at 5 p.m. Artists exhibiting includes: Suzzette Harriot, Milton Messam, Philip Tomlinson, Ken Sharpe and many more.
SUNDAY
ST. CATHERINE
CRICKET, DOMINO MATCHES
The St. Catherine Masters will be taking on the Grand Cayman Masters in cricket and domino matches at the Port Esquivel Sports Club. Music by Hi-Tension Disco and Maxophonic Disco.
Family Sundays
The Port Henderson Beach Park presents Fun Filled Family Sundays this and every Sunday at the Port Henderson Beach Park. The days events include bun eating contest, beer drinking contest, football, basketball, stage show, wet T-shirt contest and more. Gates open at 10 a.m. sharp. Admission: $30 for children and $50 for adults.
KINGSTON AND ST. ANDREW
Benefit concert
An International World Hope and Benefit Concert dubbed Pray for Lovewill be held at the Hilton Kingston Hotel, New Kingston. Featuring Bunny Ruggs (Third World), Anthony Cruz, Mikey Spice and many more. MCs: Barry G, Captain Kirk and Chico. Doors open at 4 p.m., Showtime 6 p.m. Admission: $300 advance and $500 at the gate.
Exhibition
Members of the public are invited to view the exhibition entitled 1962. This exhibition which commemorates Jamaica's 40 years of Independence through a collection of photos, music, gifts to the nation, and a wide range of other mementoes. The exhibition is now on and will continue until October 31, 2002 at the Institute of Jamaica, 10-16 East Street, Kingston.
Sweet sounds
Celebrity Sports presents Penny For Your Thoughts, this and every Sunday at 4a Molynes Road. Music by Xxzibit. Admission: Bring a friend to spend.
Weekly juggling
A weekly juggling session is being held at the Little Copa Club every Sunday. Featuring juggling from Father Gemini of Gemini Disco. The session begins at 12 noon and goes up until midnight.
Reunion party
Doctor Bird Club presents High School Reunion Night, relive music from your high school days this and every Sunday.
CLARENDON
Ladies Nite
Ladies Nite is held at Club 2000 this and every Sunday night. Come relax and have a good time. Ladies free.