HOT PICKS:SATURDAY, June 26
Hard Rock Entertainment Camouflage - Operation Badda Dan will be held at Fort Charles, Port Royal. Featuring Assassin and Vybz Kartel. Dress parade by Finnesse Models. Music by Black Chiney, Fire Links, Renaissance, Cash Money, Coppershot, Asylum DJs and Tony Matterhorn.
Ward 21 and New Era Entertainment presents Snow White - All White Event at Weekenz Bistro & Bar, 80 Constant Spring Road, St. Andrew. Featuring Elephant Man, Sizzla, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Wayne Marshall, Spragga Benz and Vybz Kartel. Music by Renaissance, Coppershot, Epidemik, Razz & Biggy.
A Tribute to Sir Coxsone Downbeat (Clement Dodd OD.) - Studio One & Jamaica's Music 50th Anniversary 1952-2002 will be held at the Mas Camp, Oxford Road, New Kingston. Featuring Freddy McGregor, Errol Dunkley, Sugar Minott, The Melodians, The Clarendonians, Cornel Campbell, Bongo Herman, King Stitt, and many more. Backing band Studio One, All Stars with Dizzy Johnny Moore. Music by Sir Coxsone with King Stitt & the Original King Edwards plus juggling also by Purple Love with Wee-Pow. Part proceeds will go to Alpha Boys School.
SUNDAY, June 27
Rhythm & Vibes at Twilight
The Randolph Lopez School of Hope Evening of Elegance - Rhythm and Vibes at Twilight will be held at the Immaculate Conception High School, 152 Constant Spring Road. Cocktails will be served at 6 p.m. Featuring emcees Norma Brown-Bell & Craig McNally, Judy Mowatt, Pam Hall, Ashe and many more. Plus special guest artistes.
The Jamaica Pegasus, in association with Capital & Credit Merchant Bank Limited, presents Jazz in the Gardens at the Jamaica Pegasus, by the Gazebo (overlooking the poolside) at 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Featuring emcee Michael Anthony Cuffe, A.J. Brown, Connie Edwards, Malyka and Time.
The Stella Maris Steel Band & Friends presents 'That's What Friends Are For' (To Judy with Love) at the Stella Maris Pastoral Centre, 62a Shortwood Road, Kingston 8 at 5 p.m. Featuring Dwight McBean, Kevin Williams, Velia Espeut, DiMario McDowell, Yekengale, Craig Henry & Friends, Nicole Farmer, Kingsley DePass & Friends, Andrew Fatta, The Blue Sisters, The Ascension Steel band, The Tony Wilson among others.
Unique Classical and Jazz Encounter
Celebrating the Centenary of entente cordiale H.E. Pierre-Antoine Berniard & H.E. Peter Mathers are pleased to present Marguerite Wolff and Jean-Michel PILC for a unique encounter between classical and jazz music at the Ward Theatre, downtown Kingston at 5 p.m.
Proceeds towards the Ward Theatre Foundation in aid of the restoration of this Kingston landmark.
OTHER EVENTS
SATURDAY, June 26
COOL SPOTS
Razor Inc., in association with Da Sick Mentality and JT Inc., presents Lock & Key - Pimp Style at 22 Autumn Avenue Bridgeport at 7 p.m. until. Music by Neptunes. Admission: Bring 2 girls.
Can't Keep A Good Man Down - Renato and Five will be held at Wynters Park, St. Catherine at 12 noon. Music by Stone Love, Metro Media, Philtronics Disco, Music Love with guest speakers Sky Juice of Metro Media and Cancer of Venus. Plus special surprise guest artiste. All proceeds are in aid of Renato and five others.
Fabulous Entertainment presents Escapade at Alligator Pond, St. Elizabeth at 9 p.m. Music by Renaissance, razz & Buggy, Superphonic, Exclamation. Hosted by St. Bess Models.
The Kiwanis Club of downtown Kingston presents a Pirate's Ball at the Royal Jamaica Yacht Club, Palisadoes Road, Kingston at 10 p.m. Featuring Byron Lee and the Dragonnaires. Prize for best costume.
Hedonism II Sports & Social Club presents Let's Celebrate... After Work Jam & Fun Day at Hedonism II, Negril Westmoreland (on the Playfield) at 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Featuring the Reggae Boyz. Come and take a picture with your favorite Reggae Boy have him autograph that special keep - sake (2 p.m. - 6 p.m.) or even 'roll some ball'! Fun and games for the entire family. Admission: Free.
Louie & More Vibes Crew Birth Night Party will be held at Pentogen Pub Louie Place, Button Bay Main Road, St. Thomas. Music by Hard Core Disco.
The Jamaica Development Commission St. Elizabeth presents the crowning of Miss St. Elizabeth Festival Queen 2004 at the Beadles Hall, Beadles Height Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth at 8 p.m.
Holmwood Past Students' Association presents International Holmcoming Week 2004 - Family Fun Day at the Kirkvine Sports Club at 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The SDC / Red Stripe Community Fest will be held at the Woodpark Community Centre & Playfield, Woodpark St. Mary at 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Music by Atlantic One. Featuring a talent competition, an exhibition match plus special appearance by popular artistes. Admission: Free.
Champions Promotions Presents Teen Jam 2k4 - The Ultimate Teen Experience at Skate Land, Half Way Tree at 4 p.m. every Saturday. Featuring dj, singing, disc jock, & dancing competitions plus special guest artiste each week. Music by Stone Love, Tony 'Mentally Ill' Matterhorn, & Avalanche Movements from Ohio.
Betta Saturday will be held at the Spinners Nightclub, Linstead, St. Catherine this and every Saturday night at 10 p.m. Music by Black Diamond and Fantasy sound systems.
Celebrity Model Management presents the Celebrity Model and Beauty Search & the Miss Jamaica Beach Body Search at Photocity Photo Studio, Half Way Tree at 2 p.m.
Games Night will be held every Saturday at Peppers, 31 Upper Waterloo Road, Kingston, 10 at 5 p.m.
Samix Lounge Juggling Night will be held every Saturday at Samix Lounge, Half Way Tree Road, Kingston 5 (in front of the Kingston School of Nursing) at 8 p.m. Music by Glamarus Disco, Mental, Tony, and the United Bike Riders Crew.
Anything Goes Night will be held at The Deck, 14 Trafalgar Road (corner Musgrave Avenue), New Kingston, at 5 p.m.
Oldies Night will be held at Chaser's Cafe, 29 Barbican Road, Kingston this and every Saturday at 8 p.m. Music by Peter Phillips Disco.
Positive Images presents Saturday Night Dancehall Maddness at the Positive Images Sportsbar & Restaurant, Naggo Head Plaza, St. Catherine at 9 p.m.
CLUBBING
Smirnoff Ice presents 96 Degrees - Summer Series - Official Launch at the Quad, 20 - 22 Trinidad Terrace, New Kingston at 10 p.m. 2-4-1 Smirnoff Ice all night.
Ladies Night will be held every Saturday at Rajmaville, 32 Brunswick Avenue, Spanish Town at 10 p.m. Music by DJ T & DJ Smurf (Hot 102). Ladies are free before midnight with free mixed drinks for ladies.
Party Night will be held every Saturday at the Dr. Bird Club & Restaurant, Shop 44, Clock Tower Plaza, Half Way Tree at 8 p.m. until...
Club Mix will be held every Saturday at The Asylum Nightclub, 69 Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston. Featuring Asylum's DJs playing the best Reggae, R&B, Soca and Hip-Hop.
Party Mix will be held at the Crib Nightclub, Ledgister & Sons Plaza, Main Street, Santa Cruz every Saturday at 9 p.m. Music by Crib DJs. Ladies free before 11 p.m.
LATIN
Latin Love will be held at The Habibi Latin Club, 61 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5, every Saturday at 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. Latin dance party all night long with DJ Simon.
Seductive Saturdays-Latin Disco Jamz! will be held every Saturday at Carlos Café, 22 Belmont Road, Kingston 5 at 11 p.m. Featuring live performance by the Seduceme Dance Troop.
Latin Night will be held every Saturday at Courtleigh Hotel, Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston at 6 p.m.
LIVE MUSIC
The Spectacular Annual Musical Showcase Fresh Olive presents An Evening of Songs and Dance Staging at the School of Music Auditorium at 7 p.m. Featuring Monica Shakespeare (Mezzo Soprano) A.J. Brown (cabaret Extroadinaire), Gregor Fong Hinds and performing band C Sharpe. Proceeds are in aid of the Kingston Public Hospital.
JAZZ
Contemporary Jazz every Saturday evening at Heather's Garden Restaurant, 9 Haining Road, New Kingston with Alexander Sterling on the keyboards.
Enjoy Soothing Jazz Music at Christopher's Jazz Café (ground floor) in The Quad located at 20-22 Trinidad Terrace, New Kingston from 11 a.m. until.
GOSPEL
Errol Rattray Evangelistic Association in partnership with a number of local churches presents a Youth Emphasis Night and Children Crusade at the National Heroes Park, Kingston. Children crusade will be from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Youth Emphasis Night starts at 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Featuring the East Queen Street Baptist Church Singing Group, Goddy Goddy, and others, plus powerful testimonies.
Shabach Production presents a Music Workshop 2004 - Gospel Concert at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, Hope Road, at 6 p.m. Featuring Darren Thomas.
THEATRE / CULTURE
Paul Beale's Unda Mi Nose 3 will be held at the Junction Guest House, St. Elizabeth at 8:30 p.m. Featuring Dayne McDonald, Donald Thompson, Dennis Hall, Tanya Graham and Donna Bucknall.
Dynamite Production presents Passa Passa - Mix Up & Blend at the Yallas Primary School, St. Thomas at 8 p.m. Featuring Oniel Francis, Clive Warren, Suzette Barrett, Juliet Shank, Maxwell Grant and Rosanna Hinds.
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission presents the Jamaica Popular Song Island Tour at the Llandilo Cultural Centre, Savanna-la-mar Westmoreland at 8 p.m.
The University Singers Concert Season 2004 will be held at the Phillip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts, University of the West Indies, Mona. Show times: Thursday - Saturday at 8 p.m. & Sunday at 4 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Archangel Production presents Owen 'Blacka' Ellis in Tings A Gwaan - Comedy Revue with Donald 'Iceman' Anderson, Sherando Ferril and Lynier Hines at Centerstage, Dominica Drive, New Kingston. Wednesday - Saturday at 8 p.m. at 8 p.m. Music by Winston 'Bello' Bell and Movement by L' Antoinette.
Trapped will be held at the Pantry Play House 2 Dumfries Road,
New Kingston. Showtimes are Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. Ends this weekend.
SUNDAY, June 27
JAZZ
Jazz, Blues and Brunch is on every Sunday at Weekenz Bistro and Bar, 80 Constant Spring Road, from 11 a.m. until. Full-scale alternative market, Mutabaruka will play from his extensive jazz and blues collection.
Royal Plantation Spa & Golf Resort by Sandals Sunday Brunch with Ernie Smith will be held every at last Sunday at the Bayside Restaurant, Main Street, Ocho Rios, St. Ann at 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Featuring world-renowned jazz player Mr. Ernie Ranglin & Company.
Ocean's 11 presents Jazz on the Bay at the Fisherman's Point Road
Ocho Rios Pier, St. Ann every third Sunday. Showtime at 6 p.m. Entertainment by Maurice Gordon and Friends.
COOL SPOTS
The Sussex Masonic Lodge's Annual Fundraising Musical Extravaganza - Hills Come Alive will be staged at Sherbourne Heights, Stony Hill at 6 p.m. Featuring Sean Hird, Maria Myrie, Carole Reid, Pam Hall, Boris Gardiner, Harold Davis & Friends along with others.
The Ultra - inclusive Hawaiian Pool Party Kocamoe - Get there fast- the take it slow will be held at Lot 58 Golden Acres, Red Hills (beside lookout point).
Expoze Entertainment presents Rum Punch - A Hard Funkin Pool Party at 10 Braemar Avenue (off Trafalgar Road), Kingston. Free Hors d' oeuvres and Rum Punch till 7 p.m. $50 Rum Mix / All Star Bar on Deck / Oyster Bar / ice Cream Bar and Body Piercing all day. Music by Renaissance, Coppershot, Razz & Biggy plus special guest Starz International and Rebel T.
Samix Lounge Vintage Night will be held every Sunday at Samix Lounge, Half Way Tree Road, Kingston 5 (in front of the Kingston School of Nursing) at 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Music by Glamarus Disco, Mental, Tony, and the United Bike Riders Crew.
Tantra will be held at the Village Café, 20 Barbican Road, Kingston 6 at 9 p.m. Music by ZIP 103 FM. Ladies free in wild sexy dress.
Sunday Brunch will be held every Sunday at Lillian's Restaurant, 237 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6 at 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Family Barbeque will be held every Sunday at the Hilton Hotel Poolside, 77 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5 at 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mongolian Barbeque will be held every Sunday at the Hilton Hotel Poolside, 77 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Entertainment Events in association with Stone Ginger Wine presents Stone Memories by the Sea - Enjoy Music from 60s to 90s this and every Sunday at Paradise Cove, Nine Miles, Bull Bay. Enjoy Stone Ginger Wine special. Music by Mid-Wheel Disco with Wheeler and Alonzo Hawk.
Mixed Reggae Nights will be held at Alfred's Ocean Palace, Negril every Sunday at 9 p.m. Showtime 9 p.m. with the A.O.P. band featuring his own hand picked musicians.
Chaser's Cafe Sunday Brunch will be held at Chaser's Cafe, 29 Barbican Road, Kingston every Sunday at 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Jamaica Board Games Foundation (JBGF) invites all Scrabble Fans to join us every Sunday at 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Pavilion Mall Food Court, Half-Way Tree for a friendly round of Scrabble. Bring your Scrabble sets and dictionaries and let's have some fun.
CLUBBING
Girls Gone Wild will be held every Sunday at The Asylum Nightclub, 69 Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston at 10 p.m. (Sunday themes are subject to change).
Retro Jam-70s, 80s, 90s will be held at the Crib Nightclub, Ledgister & Sons Plaza, Main Street, Santa Cruz every Sunday at 6 p.m. Music by Crib DJs.
Retro Night will be held every Sunday at Rajmaville, 32 Brunswick Avenue, Spanish Town at 9 p.m. Music by DJ T & DJ Smurf (Hot 102).
KARAOKE
Positive Images presents Sunday Night Karaoke at the Positive Images Sportsbar & Restaurant, Naggo Head Plaza, St. Catherine at 9 p.m.
Karaoke Night will be held at Margaritaville, Hip Strip, Montego Bay with 2-4-1 Miller night every Sunday at 10 p.m.
Karaoke Night will be held every Sunday at Margaritaville, Ocho Rios, St. Ann at 10 p.m.
Karaoke Night will be held every Sunday at Peppers, 31 Upper Waterloo Road, Kingston 10 at 10 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Music by Changez Disco.
GOSPEL
The Diocesan Festival Choir presents 2004 Concert Season at the University Chapel, University of the West Indies, Mona at 6 p.m. The choir will feature Johann Sebastian Bach plus spirituals and contemporary arrangements from the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, African worship songs and present-day original compositions ands arrangements by pastor and composer Donovan Cole.
The Portmore Chorale conducted by Delroy Williams and accompanied by Karen Henry will be in Concert at the Ebenezer United Church, Knockpatrick, Manchester at 4 p.m.
THEATRE / CULTURE
Paul Beale's Unda Mi Nose 3 will be held at the Commingle Hotel, Sav-la-mar at 8:30 p.m. Featuring Dayne McDonald, Donald Thompson, Dennis Hall, Tanya Graham and Donna Bucknalll.
Dynamite Production presents Passa Passa - Mix Up & Blend at the Marcus Garvey High School, Seville Road, St. Ann's Bay at 7:30 p.m. Featuring Oniel Francis, Clive Warren, Suzette Barrett, Juliet Shank, Maxwell Grant and Rosanna Hinds.
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission presents the Jamaica Popular Song Island Tour - City Vibes at the St. Williams Grant Park, Downtown, Kingston. Showtime: 5 p.m. Admission: Free.
Design in Chaos - The Story of Joseph - A Musical will be playing at the Fellowship Tabernacle Church, 58 Half Way Tree Road, Kingston at 7 p.m.
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission presents the crowning of Miss Clarendon Festival Queen 2004 at the Singh's Entertainment Centre, Bustamante Highway at 8 p.m. Featuring emcee Mad Anju. Music by Nite Traxx Disco.
