MONTHLY

Art, Food & Wine: Tortuga Liquors at Governors Square hosts this free event monthly on the last Thursday, 5pm to 7pm.

Disco Fever at the Wharf: Old school 70s dance party sponsored by Vibe and Spin FM on Friday 24 September from 9.30pm to 2am. No cover.

The Ultimate ’80s Party: Every second Friday night at The Wharf. No cover.
Tel: 949-2231

Full Moon Madness at Calico Jack’s: Dancing on the beach.

Luna Del Mar: Alternative full moon event on Kaibo Beach, every Friday closest to the full moon. Enjoy a special torchlight dinner with chill-out music at water’s edge.
Tel: 947-9975

Rock the Boat: Red Sail Sports and Ketel One vodka present an old-school rock cruise the third Sunday of every month. Pickup at the Westin and Calico Jacks. Tickets are CI$15 with drinks specials and old-school rock all cruise long.
Tel: 945-5965

Suite Elite: Caymans premier live Rock & Pop showband sponsored by What’s Hot performs a lively mix of your favourite retro to modern hits at: The Brickhouse bi-weekly on Fridays - 7.30pm to 10.30pm and Treasure Island bi-weekly on Saturdays - 9pm to midnight. For more detailed listings visit suiteelite.bandcage.com or call: 329 0399

Uncovered: Blue by Eric Ripert at The Ritz-Carlton Saturday 13, 17 November 11.45am to 2pm Chef Luis Lujan will demonstrate cooking techniques while Sommelier Kristian Netis shares the secrets of a perfect wine pairing. Take your seat right in the kitchen, learn the tricks of the trade, and enjoy a delectable meal complete with wine. CI$110 includes service charge.
Tel: 943-9000

ART

Late Night at the Gallery: New bi-monthly late night opening will broaden the gallery’s accessibility to the organisation’s shows. 7.30pm to 9pm at the Gallery in Harbour Place. Contact Natalie on director.ng@candw.ky for more information.

Pure Art: The gallery, located on the corner of South Church Street and Denham Thompson Way, is open from Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm.

FILM

National Gallery’s CineClub: For foreign and art-film fans. At the National Gallery on the second and fourth Monday of each month, 6pm. Admission $5; free for members. Email: admin.ng@candw.ky or Tel: 945-8111 for listings.

National Gallery’s Art Flix: Held on the third Wednesday in each month the National Gallery presents ART FLIX, a public screening of art films and documentaries relating to the history of art. Introduced with a short lecture, attendees are invited to discuss films following screenings. A complimentary glass of wine accompanies the 6.30pm film at the National Gallery, Harbour Place. Admission: $5 or free for members. Contact David on david@davidbridgeman.ky.

Hollywood Theaters: To find out what’s on, visit gohollywood.com or telephone: 640-FILM (3456).

BOOKS

Books & Books, Camana Bay: Friday, November 19 at 7pm Join Salman Rushdie for a discussion and signing of his new novel Luka and the Fire of Life. Filled with mischievous wordplay and delving into themes as universal as the power of filial love and the meaning of mortality, Luka and the Fire of Life is a book of wonders for all ages. Salman Rushdie was recently awarded the Booker of all Bookers for his novel Midnight’s Children.

Children’s Book Festival: 27 November Hosted by Books & Books in partnership with Maples and Calder, the festival features an impressive lineup of internationally celebrated children’s authors. Eric Litwin and James Dean, author and illustrator of Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, will entertain the four to seven year olds, while preteens can meet Ridley Pearson, author of the Kingdom Keepers series, and Tom Angleberger, author of The Strange Case of Origami Yoda. They will be joined by Nasaria Suckoo-Chollette and Rita Estevanovich for book presentations and traditional storytelling. For more information visit booksandbooks.com.

Story Time: Wednesdays at 10:30am For our youngest readers, join us every Wednesday at 10.30am when we read exciting new books and sing along to your favourite songs.

10 Minutes with Dr. James: Every Wednesday after Story Time Dr. James Robertson, paediatrician at TrinCay Medical Services in Camana Bay, shares his medical knowledge and answers your parenting questions.

Story & Craft Time: Saturdays at 10:30am For young readers, join us every Saturday at 10.30am when we read exciting new books and explore your creative side with a unique craft each week.

10 Minutes with Dr. James: On the first and third Saturday of the month Dr. James Robertson, paediatrician at TrinCay Medical Services in Camana Bay, joins us before Story & Craft Time to share his medical knowledge and answers your parenting questions.

Caribbean Reading Club: Wednesday 10 November at 7.30pm Join the Caribbean Reading for a discussion of Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie. Come share your insights and impressions. The Caribbean Reading Club is free to join and new members are always welcome.

Floetry: Wednesday, 17 November at 7pm Get into the flow with Floetry for another special night of words and wisdom, poetry and people. Join some of Cayman’s most talented poets and performers who share their work during an Open Mic night of poetry and readings. Share your own work or come listen to others. Floetry’s mix of poetry and music provides a unique opportunity for Cayman’s community of writers and readers to share their artistic and cultural experiences. It’s the perfect place to express yourself – or to be yourself.

CLUBS & CLASSES

Bon Vivant: Located in Governors Square, the kitchenware stores offers interactive cooking lessons in its full service kitchen. For information, email: info@bonvivant.ky or call 623-2665. Visit bonvivant.ky

Lighthouse Restaurant: Located in Breakers, the Lighthouse Restaurant offer cooking class with Chef Remy on Friday evenings from 7pm to 9pm and Saturday afternoons from 12pm to 2pm. Classes include a three course meal and cost $35 per person. Call 947-2047 to book your place.