Entertainment Diary - WEDNESDAY, February, 17

HOTPICKS

TODAY

University of the West Indies Research Day 2016, under the theme, 'Driving Development Through Research and Innovation', at the Mona campus, February 17-19. Features opening ceremony, faculty events and tours, major exhibition, book launches, 2016 awards and more. Contact 927-1660-9 for details.

FRIDAY, February 19

Jackpot Sports Bar presents, Come Drink With Me, 42 Giltress Street, Rollington Town, Kingston 2. Every Friday and Saturday, reduced prices on all drinks, lots of giveaways and free tokens to play slots.

Harry Toddler presents Cook-Out Sing-Out Part 2 at 27 Central Avenue. Hosted by Prince Lexxus, Astro Kid and Jonny Live. Music by King Tafara Sound, DJ Kenny, Flabba Dabba and Ikel Marvelous, Nuh Grain Sound with DJ Nissan, DJ Taff, DJ Tom, DJ Ravers and Earth Links Family. Live video by Video Face. Photography by Snatch Dat Photos. Food and drinks on sale.

Rasta Kelly birthday party Am All About D Money at Airy Castle Road, Stony Hill (over the bridge), from noon to 2 a.m. Music by Barsoun. Photos by Fimiyaad.

SATURDAY, February 20

St Thomas

Chocolate and Roses Part 3, Red and White Affair, at Willy Container Open Lawn, 10 Miles Square, Bull Bay. Music by Tender Touch. Guest selectors Mattic Movement, Heartless, DJ Menzie. Live video by Video Dread. Lots of giveaways and cash prizes. Admission: Men $200, women $100.

SATURDAY, February 27

Extra Mile Innovators present Behind The Smile: An Evening of Inspiration and Personal Development, at the New Kingston Conference Centre, at 4:30 p.m. Special Minister Racquel Jones. Admission: $2,000. Registration needs to be confirmed at least 10 days before the event. Tickets at Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa (Rev Carla Dunbar's office), 39 Lady Musgrave Road, Tel: 854-6559; Back to the Bible Jamaica, 22 Hagley Park Plaza, Tel: 926-5765. Hosts - Stephanie Hazle and Cameka Taylor.

St Andrew

Wholesale Thursdays Anniversary, Dress to Impress, All-White Edition, at Paradise Cove, Nine Miles, Bull Bay. Music by Guinness Mobile Music Machine, Little Richie, Kirk Riley, Gary Freestyle, Kemar Genius, Kevin Genius, Escobar, Javy Supreme, Matthew Mattic, Rhyme Up. Pictures by Hot Shots Image Studio, Jigswag. Video by Video Dread. From 6 p.m. to midnight.

SATURDAY, March 5

St Catherine

Krazy Kris of Kool 97 FM presents Reasons, A night of Endless Love Songs at Jewels International Resorts, Port Henderson Road, St Catherine. Music by Krazy Kris, Senor Daley, DJ Edson. Admission: presold $800, $1,000 at the gate. Tickets available at Jewels, Kool 97 FM, Mr Woody's Restaurant.

Kingston & St Andrew

Snipa International 9th anniversary Promoters and Supporters Awards Edition at The Turf (basketball court, Stand Pipe). Music by Fresh International, Bishop, Escobar, and Quality International. Selectors Joe-Frazer, Ranger Force, DJ Javi, Star Kade, Phoenix International, Epic Squad, DJ Roy. Admission: $500.

BloodStain Entertainment and R.M.E Musiq present GOOD LIFE 9, Full Black ... Well Roast Edition. Music by Redd Meat, Stone Love, ZJ Ice, San Hype, BloodStain. At Club House, Temple Hall.

SUNDAY, March 6

St Catherine

Bachelor Chef Cookout at Boardwalk Beach, Portmore, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Admission $2,000 (Pre-Sold) | $2,500 (At the Gate).

SATURDAY, March 19

Grimey Team and Bobo present Box A Money, Colourz Affair (house party style) at 19 Long Lane, Stony Hill, St Andrew. Featuring Stainless Supreme, San Hype, Mega Plow, DJ Shawn, Gary Free Style, Hotta from Swatch International and J.R. Pictures and videos by Shot Video

THURSDAY, March 24

Kingston & St Andrew

Bare As You Dare bikini pool party at Long Lane, Stony Hill Road. Music by Stainless Supreme, San Hype and Chiney K. Sexiest bikini wins a prize. Admission $300.

SUNDAY, March 27

Veronica, Mario and Dicky present Give Thanks fi Real Life at 10 Clarion Road, Maverley, Kingston 20. Music by Megatone, guest selector Don T.

FRIDAY, April 1

Canadian All Stars presents Oh Canada pon di Boat at 3B Port Royal Street, Kingston. Admission $1,000 pre sold $1 500 at the gate. Gate prizes include a motorcycle or $100 000, flat screen TV, gift bags and more.

SUNDAY, April 3

St Ann

Hype Zone and Hyperactive present D-Bay Carnival Soca Fire at Peach Beach, Discovery Bay from 4 p.m.-12 a.m.

SATURDAY, April 9

Kingston & St Andrew

Soaked the ultimate water and house party at 44 East Kirkland Heights (off Red Hills Road). Admission $300. Attractions: foam, water guns, beach balls and much more. Music by DJ Insane and others.

SATURDAY, April 16

Clarendon

Team Young Gennaz and Bomba Squad present Animal Instincts, Marina and Converse Edition at Tunnel Night Club, Hayes New Town. Music by C4 Bomba, Kevin Fameus, Tripple C and Flavaz International.