A tribute to the late Cynthia Schloss-Blake is at JAVAA's headquarters, Jamaican Vibes, 30 Haining Road, New Kingston. Gates open at 8:00 p.m. Showtime 11:00 p.m. Featuring Fab 5, Boris Gardiner, Benjy Myaz, Ruddy Thomas, Ken Bob, Bagga Case (Home T), Ras Mandito, Ossie D, Prilly Hamilton, Michael Schloss, HQ, Charmaine Limonius, Angella Stewart, Catherine and Althea Hewitt, Dwight Pinkney, Dean Fraser, Mark Stephenson, Bongo Herman and Krab Walking Jamrock. MCs: Junior Sinclair and Ibo Cooper. Adm.: $600.

Saturday Oct 22

BATTLE OF THE BANDS

The first hear of the Battle of the Bands First Heat is on at Backyaad, 126 Constant Spring Road, Kingston.

POWERFUL MEN PERFORM FOR CHARITY

The 2nd Powerful Men Perform for Charity is at Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, 81 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston, at 6:00 p.m. Featuring MC Cordel Green, Rodney Davis, Peter Lawson, Arnold Bertram, Mark Pritchett, Howard Hamilton, Franz Clarke, Trevor Johnson, Errol Lee, John McFarlane, Justice Roy Anderson, DiMario McDowell, Clyde McKenzie, Chris Lobban, Dwight Moore, Kingsley Stewart, Bob Fowler, Cedric McDonald, Ewan Simpson, Dr. Winston De La Haye.

CARE FUND-RAISER

A leukaemia C.A.R.E. Fund-raising event is at the Assembly Hall, U.W.I., Mona. Doors open 6:00 p.m. Cocktails 6:30 p.m. Showtime 7:30 p.m.

Featuring Wayne Marshall, Harold Davis, Karen Smith, Diamara Neil, 50-50 Band, Dr. Raymonde Rohan, and Immaculate Conception Orchestra, MC Paula-Ann Porter. Tickets: $1,500 (inclusive of cocktails).

Sunday Oct 23

PORT ROYAL SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

The Port Royal Seafood Festival is on at Old Coal Wharf, Port Royal, Kingston, at 10:00 a.m.

HERITAGE FEST

The JCDC presents Heritage Fest 2005 under the theme 'Preserving our heritage ... our guide for the future', on the lawns of the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, 36 Hope Road, Kingston 10, from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Featuring short plays on our National Heroes, as well as displays of traditional Jamaican dance. Other features include Chinese Lion dance, parade of costumes, as well as craft items for sale. Adm.: $400 (includes the cost of a meal at one of the food pavilions); children under 12 free.

Tuesday Oct 25

POETRY GRAND SLAM FINALS

Poetry Grand Slam Finals is on at Weekenz, 80c Constant Spring Road, Kingston, at 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday Oct 26

LADIES LAUGH OUT

Ladies Laugh Out is at Backyaad, 126 Constant Spring Road, Kingston. Gates open 8:00 p.m. Showtime 9:00 p.m. Featuring Joan Andrea Hutchinson, Rosey Murray, Elva, Dahlia Harris, Deon Silvera, Audrey Reid, Dance Xpressionz and Vibez Ihatas. Adm.: $700 at the gate; $600 presold; ladies $500.

Thursday, Oct 28

MOVEMENTS GALA OPENING

Movements Dance Company of Jamaica in Concert's Gala Opening is on at the Little Theatre, Tom Redcam Avenue, New Kingston. Showtime: 8:00 p.m. Continues Sunday at 6:00 p.m.