Entertainment Diary - WEDNESDAY, May 18

HOT picks

FRIDAY, May 20

Kingston & St Andrew

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

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

St Ann

Rasta English and Trudy present Weed Is My Best Friend BBQ, at Country Pride parking lot, St Ann's Bay, St Ann. Music by Killer Miller, DJ Raymix and Scheme Team. Menu: fish, chicken, pork, mutton, and rice and peas.

SATURDAY, May 21

St Ann

Espeyt and Flawless Tammy present Yard Swag Cook-Out, at 26 Main Street, St Ann's Bay, St Ann (behind the LIME store). Music by Hurricane Sound and Jah B. EntrEe includes any style fish, curried goat, jerked chicken, rice and peas, conch soup.

Clarendon

Penngo Entertainment presents 3Sum Soca Water Party, at Croft's Hill Cultural Centre. Featuring three main attractions - soca, water and foam. Music by DJ Nicco (FAME FM), Bloodline Sound and DJ Luigi. Specials for drinks purchased in threes.

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 Devon House Formal Gardens. Entertainment by DJ Flabba and Narity. Tickets $1,200 pre-sold and $1,500 at the gate.

SUNDAY, May 22

Tastee and Tropicana Tropics present Family Fiesta, at Hope Gardens, St Andrew, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hosted by Dufton 'Duffy' Shepherd. Guest artistes Wayne Marshall and others. Attractions include mascots, dunk tank, wiley train, trampoline and more. Admission: Purchase any Family Fiesta combo from Tastee and get a ticket for one adult and two children, or $500 at the gate.

Kuttin Edge Entertainment presents Mixtures Re-Genisis, at D' Club House (beside Temple Hall Estate), from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Music by Sanjay (Coppershot), Ikel Marvlus and Flabba Dabba (Team Shella), Technatics, and DJ Baba. Featuring premium bars, VIP bars, instant photos and exquisite catering. Admission: $2,000 pre-sold, $2,500 at the gate.

FRIDAY, May 27

Westmoreland

Bourbon Beach Negril presents Michael Dawkins Live in Concert, at Bourbon Beach, Negril. Also featuring Super Black, Kenneth Culture, Congo Billy, and Little John. Backing band: Unique Vibes. Admission: $1,500 at the gate, $1,000 pre-sold. Ticket outlet: Bourbon Beach.

Kingston & St Andrew

Lisa and Reagon present British Annual Fish Fry and Drink-Out, at 40 Arnold Road, Kingston 5. Menu: fried or steamed fish, jerked chicken and pork. Tickets: $1,000

FRIDAY, May 27

St Ann

Kayan and Bunny present a fish fry and after-party called My Dream is to Live My Dream, at 57 March Pen Road, Redz Bar. Menu fried fish, roast fish, steamed fish, jerked pork and chicken. Tickets: $1,000.

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 Selectors 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 and drink-up, Ambition Ova Hype, at the corner of Nelson Road 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, St Andrew. 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.