Entertainment Diary MONDAY, May 2

HOTPICKS

FRIDAY, May 6

Clarendon

Central Jamaica's first live music series, Clarendon Live, every first Friday at Fyah Side Jerk and Bar, Toll Gate, Clarendon. Featuring Tanya Stephens and Mackeehan. Hosted by Christopher 'Johnny' Daley. Gates open 8 p.m., show time 10 p.m. Admission: $600, pre-sold $800 at the gate, $1,200 mixed-drinks inclusive. Tickets available at Fyah Side Jerk. For more information, call Streetcred Jamaica at 668-0932 or 356-7406.

Kingston & St Andrew

Maxine, Sue and Deka present A Jus' The Blessings Fada God Blessings, at Steve Madden Plaza, 173 Orange Street.

This and every Friday, NK Deli and Salsa Society of Jamaica presents Pre-Game Fridays, 2-4-1 Happy Hour at New Kingston Conference Centre (upstairs New Kingston Business Centre). 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.

PRODUCTIONS

SATURDAY, May 7

Freedom Ministry presents Songs My Mother Loved, Reflection, a brunch with live music, starting 1p.m., at The Waterfalls, 160 Old Hope Road, Liguanea, Kingston 6. Cost: $2,600. Contact 353-7796, 434-8109, 406-0678.

SUNDAY, May 8

The Ashe Company presents Mama, an evening of musical excellence at the Ashe Company, 8 Cargill Avenue, Kingston 10. The all-inclusive event will be a night of serenades and tributes compiled to tell the story of a mother. Cocktail at 6 p.m., show time at 7 p.m. Admission: children under 12 - $800, adults - $2500. Call 960-2985 for ticket reservations and group deals

FRIDAY, May 20

Francene, in association with Hog Head Promotions, presents We Rate Who Rate We, at 3 Stow Road, Marverley, Kingston 20. Music by Kattarock Disco. Soup on the house.

SATURDAY, May 21

St Elizabeth

Foota Vybzz birthday bash, Spotlight, Paparazzi Edition at Beaux Escape Nightclub, Santa Cruz. Music by Little Richie, Reptile Bling, Jaxx International and DJ Stunna.

Kingston & St Andrew

Wolmer's Trust presents Roll Call at the Devon House formal gardens. Entertainment by DJ Flabba and Narity. Tickets $1,200 pre-sold and $1,500 at the gate.

SATURDAY, May 28

Kingston & St Andrew

Stickman and DJ Bulls present When The East Was One, at Cambridge Street and Cumberland Avenue, Franklyn Town, Kingston 16. Music by Young Fresh International and Hotta Squad. Guest selector Little Richie, Aggart and Patta Vybz

Fada Sonny, in association with Lady Tamara and The Crystal Clear Sound Family, presents his annual Gemini birthday bash called Ah Ya Suh Nice, Pink and White Affair, at 35 Campden Crescent, Marverley, Kingston 20. Music by Crystal Clear with DJ Dan. Video by Video Paul and Live Pics.

Sexy Kimone and Baski di Governer present their fish fry an drink-up, Ambition Ova Hype, at Nelson Road Corner and Maxfield Avenue (Bigyaaad HQ ). Music by White Star. $1,000 per ticket.

TUESDAY, May 31

Jacob's Place, in association with Team Moeish, presents Moeish Earthstrong, Real Revolutionary Rebel, at Kings Plaza, Constant Spring Road. Moeish and friends will be live in concert. Special guest artistes will be passing through. MC Baldwin and Dudley Thompson. Seafood on sale. Cake and ital cup free. Admission: free

FRIDAY, June 3

Lotto Man presents Birthday Bash, Let's Drink to the Hard-working People, Yellow and White Affair, at D Club House, Temple Hall, Stony Hill. Music by Stone Love, Boom Boom, Tony Pele Hype, Alanzo Hawk. Food and Refreshment on sale.

Veronica and Damion present Lifestyle on Fleek at 10 Clarion Road, Marverley, Kingston 20. Music by Mega Tone, with Fire Stick and Sniper Kid. Soup on the house.

SATURDAY, July 9

St Ann

Splashed, The Dripping Wet Cooler FIte at Altery Beach, Priory, from 4 p.m. to midnight. Bring your coolers.