TODAY

One-day workshop titled Financial Wellness at the Girl Guides Association headquarters, St Andrew. Cost: $10,000 per person from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 988-1666/ 858-7075 for more details.

TOMORROW

Reggae Sumfest - Jagra Dancehall Night at Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex, Montego Bay, St James. Featuring Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Vybz Kartel and the Portmore Empire, Mavado, Lady Saw, Busy Signal, Elephant Man, KipRich, Spice, D'Angel, Assassin, Macka Diamond, Voicemail, Demarco, Flippa Mafia and others. Gates open 7 p.m. showtime 8:30 p.m. Adm: $2,500 presold, $2,800 at the gate.

Woman to Woman Conference - Break Through, Not Break Down at Hilton hotel, New Kingston. Featuring the Rev Jacqueline McCullough from New York, Pastor Shirley-Ann Chong, Dr Karen Taylor from Texas, Dr Cloretha James from Florida, Bishop Joel Lauroe from Tulsa and others. Conference runs until July 26.

One-day workshop titled Express Yourself - master the art of public speaking at the Girl Guides Association headquarters, St Andrew. Cost: $10,000 per person. Call 988-1666/ 858-7075 for more details.

FRIDAY, July 24

Mariposa, the official Negril Weekend pre-party and celebration of Bagawiya's second anniversary. Music by ZJ Liquid, Bloodline, Gambino from Miami, Nocturnal from Miami. Featuring hotel accommodation giveaway, cash-prize giveaway, Negril ticket giveaways and more. Tickets $1,500 presold, $2,000 at the gate.

Reggae Sumfest International Night I at Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex, Montego Bay, St James. Featuring Ne-Yo, Jazmine Sullivan, Keri Hilson, Morgan Heritage, Jah Cure, Coco Tea, Queen Ifrica, Dubtonic Kru and others. Adm: $3,700 presold, $4,000.

Outrageous at Mr D's Lawn, Resource, South Manchester. Music by: Fire Links, Soul Imperial and Niney Badness.

Hustle the Money at Comfort playing field, Manchester. Music by Fire Sound. Adm: $200, $250 after midnight.

Xxtreme Entertainment presents Summer Swagga at Moulin Rouge featuring Cash Flow and Johnny Kool from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Adm: $200.

SATURDAY, July 25

Quiet Storm Promotions, in association with Beauty and Griffo, presents Quiet Storm Seventh Anniversary at Beauty's Bar, Royal Flat, Manchester. Featuring Mr Khool, Master Lee, Niney Badness, DJ Robbie, Barber Shop Dancers, Crazy Kidz Dancers.

Summer Bar-Raage at The Spiritz Oasis, 11 Holborn Road, New Kingston. Music by ZJ Chrome, Coppershot, Code Red, Renaissance, DJ Karyzma, Darkcide and Kamal Bankay. Performances by Leftside, Tifa, Raine and more. A mega mixed drink-inclusive event.

Reggae Sumfest International Night II at Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex, Montego Bay, St James. Featuring Toni Braxton, Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley, Nas, Inner Circle, Tarrus Riley, Etana, Da'Ville, Rhaatid, Romain Virgo, Sophia Squire, Mackie Conscious. Adm: $3,700 presold, $4,000 at the gate.

Summer Party and Raffle at Chinna's Lawn, Cheswick, St Thomas, featuring Baby Trish, Full Clip, Classical, Kedesha and Millie and others. Music by Crystal Clear. Adm: $150, raffle ticket for $200.

Barber Xplosion at Fenton Lawn, 24 Windward Road. Adm: $200. Party starts at 10 p.m.

The Alpha Academy Alumnae Association presents School Daze Retro Party at The Deck, 14 Trafalgar Road, New Kingston. Adm: $500 presold, $600 at the gate. Special prizes and surprises! All proceeds for the school improvement project.

SUNDAY, July26

Summer Musique, a drink- inclusive event at the Police Officers' Club. Featuring mechanical bull, swimming pool, bounceabout, water slide, wet-rave room, giveaways and more.

Fully Loaded 2009 at James Bond Beach, St Mary. Featuring Fat Joe, Bounty Killer, Mavado, Busy Signal, Tony Matterhorn, Elephant Man, Demarco, Aidonia, Wayne Marshall, KipRich, Voicemail, Etana, G Whizz. Sound systems Rebel T, Bass Odyssey, Code Red, Black Kat, Kilamanjaro, Sky Juice, Renaissance, Boom Boom, Cash Money, Bloodline, Burn Down and Barrier Free from Japan, Matsimela from Trinidad, Slingaz from Guyana and many others.

FUTURE EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, July 29

Praise Academy of Dance presents Summer School Concert at St Andrew High School hall, 10 Cecelio Avenue, at 6:30 p.m. Cost $300.

THURSDAY, July 30

Club Theory - The Road to Negril, two parties, one crazy club experience, at the Quad, New Kingston. Music by Coppershot, Razz and Biggy, Darkcide, DJ Rush from Code Red, DJ Karyzma, Renaissance. Adm: $800, women free before midnight, college students with ID free before midnight.

FRIDAY, August 31

The Jamaica National Heritage Trust presents Emancipation Jubilee 2009, celebrating the emancipation of enslaved Africans at the 13th anniversary of Emancipation Jubilee at Seville Heritage Park, St Ann. It will be under the theme Echoes of Our Past. Activities begin at 5 p.m. and will showcase a cultural symposium, performances from Dance Theatre Xaymaca, spiritual drumming from Jamaican Maroons, Etana, Jimmy Riley, Roy Rayon. and others. Adm: $800 for adults and $300 for children.

SATURDAY, August 1

INK - Tropical Magic at Chances Negril. An exclusive tattoo and body-piercing party. Complimentary body-piercing and tattoos from 1 to 3 p.m. Complimentary makeovers courtesy of L'Oreal and featuring three premium bars and gourmet food. Music by DJ Jigga, Crazy Neil, Bobbo Attitude, DJ Gemini and Macky Elementary, DJ Nezz. Adm: $500 presold, $800 at the gate. Women in swimwear free before 2 p.m.

Jamaica Colour at Rum Lane and Laws Street corner. Music by Progressive Sound with John Blacks and DJ Storm, Jam Rock and special guest Super Byron, Father Hype.

SUNDAY, August 2

The Wray and Nephew Rum Cream Ultimate Summer Beach Party at Cable Hut Beach, Eight Miles, Bull Bay. Music by Black Moses International with DJ Fire Kidd, ZJ Fashion and DJ Andre. Special guest selectors Little Richie and DJ Rhyno. Gates open 11 a.m., Adm: $300.

MONDAY, August 4

Club Theory - The Road to Negril, two parties, one crazy club experience at the Quad, New Kingston. Music by Coppershot, Razz and Biggy, Darkcide, DJ Rush from Code Red, DJ Karyzma, Renaissance. Adm: $800, women free before midnight, college students with ID free before midnight.

WEDNESDAY, August 5

Absolute Appelton Temptation Isle Kick-off Party at Chances, Negril, at 10 p.m.

Beenie Man's Sizzle at National Stadium at 6 p.m.

THURSDAY, August 6

Absolute Appelton Temptation Isle (ATI) presents Hip-Hop J'ouvert from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Waves, Negril.

Absolute Appelton Temptation Isle (ATI) presents Tempted - Glow at 10 p.m. at Risky Business, Negril.

Red Stripe Dream Weekend presents Absinthe - Beach Mardi Gras at Margaritaville, Negril, from 2 to 10 p.m.

Red Stripe Dream Weekend presents Twisted Spirits - Twisted Hawaiian Dream at Chances, Negril, at 10 p.m.

FRIDAY, August 7

Absolute Appelton Temptation Isle (ATI) presents Pretty in Pink, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Pink Paradise, Negril.

Absolute Appelton Temptation Isle (ATI) presents Rhythm and Booze at Waves Beach, Negril, from 10 p.m.

Absolute Appelton Temptation Isle (ATI) presents ATI Toga Party at Risky Business, Negril, from 10 p.m.

Red Stripe Dream Weekend presents Daydreams -All White Dream at Long Bay Beach Park, Negril, from 2 to 10 p.m.

Red Stripe Dream Weekend presents Yush Mega Beach Party at Margaritaville, Negril, at 10 p.m.

SATURDAY, August 8

Absolute Appelton Temptation Isle (ATI) presents Stages at Long Bay Beach from 4 p.m. to midnight.

Absolute Appelton Temptation Isle (ATI) presents Jokers Wild Colours at Long Bay Beach Park from 10 p.m. until.

Absolute Appelton Temptation Isle (ATI) presents Appelton Temptation Live at Waves, Negril from 10 p.m.

Red Stripe Dream Weekend presents Xtreme Wet N' Wild - Water World at Kool Runnings Water Park, Negril from midday to 8 p.m. Adm: $4,000 at the gate, free with season band.

Red Stripe Dream Weekend presents Red Stripe Beer Vibes at Bourbon Beach, Negril, at 8 p.m.

Manchester Fiesta at Kirkvine Sports Club, Manchester. Featuring Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Vybz Kartel, Queen Ifrica, Richie Stephens, George Nooks, Merciless, KipRich, Little Hero, Nadine Sutherland, Portmore Empire and others. Fun day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring Camille Davis, Romain Virgo, G Whizz and others. Adm for fun day is children free, adults $500. Admission for concert is $500 before 8 p.m. and $1,000 after, $1,500 for VIP.

SUNDAY, August 9

Absolute Appelton Temptation Isle (ATI) presents Wildsides at Office of Nature, Negril from 2 to 10 p.m.

Absolute Appelton Temptation Isle (ATI) presents Fusion at Waves, Negril at 10 p.m. until.

Red Stripe Dream Weekend presents Smirnoff Xclusive at Margaritaville, Negril, at 2 p.m.

FRIDAY, August 14

Pimps and Hoes Champagne and Chronic at Rebel T HQ, 52 Dumbarton Avenue, St Andrew, featuring Stone love, Rebel T, ZJ Liquid, Sky Juice and a fashion show featuring Audrey Goodas designs. Hosted by Milk. Adm: $400.

Red Pond Live Up 2k9 at Live Up Lawn, Fraser's Content, Spanish Town featuring I Wayne, I-Octane, Macka Diamond and more. Adm: $500.

SATURDAY, August 15

Renaissance 20th Anniversary Party at Go-Kart Track, Palisadoes.

SUNDAY, August 16

Carnival Summer Blowout featuring Beenie Man, Gail Ann from Trinidad and Oscar B. Music by DJ Kentucky, Crystal and DJ Jigga at Tropical Beach, Montego Bay, St James. Adm: $1,000 presold, $1,200 at the gate, children under 12 free.

FRIDAY, August 28

Exclusive Mello Moods at Spanish Town Examination Depot, Job Lane, Spanish Town. Featuring Bounty Killer, Capleton, Mavado, KipRich, Macka Diamond, D'Angel, Chi Chi Ching, Shelly Belly and others. Music by Stone Love, Rebel T, Metro Media. Adm: $500.

DIARY

TODAY

KARAOKE

Karaoke Night is on at Bejon's Sports Bar, 11B Molynes Road, Kingston 20, at 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Night at Melting Pot Sports Bar and Grill, 61A Molynes Road, Kingston 10, at 9 p.m.

Easy Lyme at The Deck, Trafalgar Road, New Kingston, at 8 p.m.

COOL SPOTS

Stone Love presents Weddy Weddy Wednesday at Stone Love Headquarters, 41 Burlington Avenue. Adm: $500, ladies free at Midnight. Featuring Wee Pow and Stone Love.

Insomnia Wednesdays at Escape 24/7, New Kingston. Featuring DJ Narity, Coppershot, ZJ Johnny Kool, DJ Karyzma, DJ Richie Ras, Kurt Riley. Adm: women free before midnight, men $500.

JAZZ

Enjoy Soothing Jazz at Christopher's Jazz Café (ground floor), Quad 20-22 Trinidad Terrace, New Kingston, at 11p.m.

TOMORROW

COOL SPOTS

Easy Lyme at The Deck, Trafalgar Road, New Kingston, at 8 p.m.

Blingaz Thursday at Rajmaville Night Club, 32 Brunswick Avenue, Spanish Town. Hosted by Gary Chucks, DJ Terrace, and featuring guest selectors and artistes every week. First 15 women free before midnight.

Dancers Thursdays at Mahoe Drive, off Hagley Park Road. Adm: buy out the bar.

KARAOKE

Karaoke every Thursday at Indies Grill and Café, 20 Barbican Road, St Andrew.

LATIN

Latin Ladies Night at Margaritaville Hip Strip, Montego Bay, at 10 p.m.

FRIDAY

LIVE MUSIC

The Jamaica Association of Vintage Artistes and Affiliates presents JAVAA Jammin at Oakton Park Entertainment Complex, 7-9 Hagley Park Road, Kingston 10, at 5 p.m. Featuring special guest artistes.

JAZZ

Enjoy Soothing Jazz Music at Christopher's Jazz Café (ground floor) at Quad, 20-22 Trinidad Terrace, New Kingston at 11 p.m.

CLUBBING

Friday Appleton Mix will be held at the Village Café, 20 Barbican Road, St Andrew.

CoCo Fridays - The Ultimate Coconut Rum Experience, every Friday at Moulin Rouge, 120, Constant Spring Road. Adm: men $500, ladies free. Free CoCo bar and shots all night.

KARAOKE

Happy Hour and Karaoke Night will be held at Morgan's Harbour Hotel, Port Royal, on Friday at 7 p.m.

New Star Karaoke at Almond Tree Sports Bar, 28 Red Hills Road, Kgn 10. Giveaways every hour, come out for a fun-filled night. Refreshment on sale.

COOL SPOTS

Food Man Friday at Payne Avenue, Kingston 11. Music by Rebel T.

Supa Friendz Promotions, in association with Pitbull, presents Fresh Fridaz at Mystic Plaza, Hagley Park Road. Music by Arif Cooper and Fresh Selectors. Adm: $200 for men, women free.

Up Ya Fridays: Alliance Rebirth at Starplus Detail Centre, 2 Chelsea Avenue 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., games, seafood fry. Music by Stone Love, Foota Hype, DJ Liquid and Brite Lite

Unity Friday at McWhinney Street, Kingston - trying to bring peace through the music to the Southside community. Music by Federation International and Rich Squad. Also featuring Spragga Benz, Voicemail, TOK and others. Party from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m.