Entertainment Diary TUESDAYMarch 8

HOTPICKS

TODAY

Kingston & St Andrew

Reggae Talks at The Department of Literatures in English, UWI, Mona, with Bob Andy, speaking on 'Stages On My Journey', starts at 6 p.m. in Lecture Theatre 3, Faculty of Medical Sciences. The public is invited and admission is free. For further information, call 927-2217.

FRIDAY, March 11

Kingston & St Andrew

This and every Friday, NK Deli and Salsa Society of Jamaica present Pre-Game Fridays, 2-4-1 Happy Hour at New Kingston Conference Center (upstairs New Kingston Business Center). Free salsa classes at 6 p.m. Latin dancing continues until 10 p.m. Music by DJ Drizzy Dre & DJ Chan. Telephone: 754-8714.

This and every Friday, 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.

Annmarie and the Patrick City Family present Big Money Bingo and Fish Fry at Horsie's Place, Patrick Drive, Kingston. Admission $1,000. Hosted by Cassanova.

SATURDAY, March 12

Overdose on Confidence, Story of a G at Hampstead Park. Featuring Hotta Fire, Bishop Escobar, Kutchie from Travelers.

Michelle and Shelly-Ann present Big People Let Loose, Retro Settings '70s, '80s, '90s, at 90 Barbican Road, Ms Val Lawn (across from Hi-Lo). Music by Klassique Klymaxx, Senor Daley, DJ Snow. Food and refreshments on sale.

TUESDAY, March 15

St Ann

Appleton Estate presents Signature Nights at Ocean's 11, Ocho Rios, St Ann, featuring Tarrus Riley. Indulge with us as we enjoy great music and epic cocktails, courtesy of Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum.

SATURDAY, March 19

St Thomas

Simplicity Entertainment presents Pool Party, Part 12 at Lime Skin Bump, Duckenfield, St Thomas. Music by Stone Love alongside Shabba and Black Ice. Admission: $300.

Kingston & St Andrew

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.

SUNDAY, March 20

Love Actually 2.0, at 8 Cargill Avenue, Vibes Theatre at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets; $1,200. Call 960-2985 for more details.

Michy Promotion, Pelican Baller and Danville present Lace Panty and Glow Rave, Wet & Wild Edition, at Brooks Pen Beach, Eight Miles, Bull Bay. Music by Defusion with Marco T, Kemar Genius, Matthew Mattic, Law Vybz and more. Pictures by Your Spot Light and Hot Shots Image Studio.

TUESDAY, March 22

Westmoreland

Appleton Estate presents Signature Nights at Italian CafE, Negril, featuring Romain Virgo. Indulge with us as we enjoy great music and epic cocktails courtesy of Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum.

THURSDAY, March 24

Kingston & St Andrew

Big Cash Bingo at Porus Community Centre. Admission: $1,000. Hosted by Cassanova.

Bugus presents Round Robin and Bar Opening at Ackee Tree Pub, Brooks Level Road, Stony Hill. Music by Mellow Sound and DJ Blacks. Featuring poker, bingo and domino.

Up and Live Entertainment presents Magnum Tony Matterhorn Birthday Soiree, All-White Clan Link-Up, inside Olympia Crown Hotel, 53 Molynes Road. Music by Foota Hype, Boom Boom, Chris Dymond, Hotta Rice, Polish From New York. Admission: $1,000. Powered By Exclusiv.