Selected upcoming entertainment events

CONCERT

St Andrew

The Essence of Live Jazz & Blues Music & Seafood, Chris McDonald and Friends Live, at The Essence, Kings Plaza, St Andrew, from 9 p.m. to midnight.

PARTIES

Compass Fridays, at Sparkles Bar & Lounge, 25 Studio One Blvd, Cross Roads.

Sat, April 18

BINGO

Clarendon

Skeng & Lesa Bingo Party, at Dr Bell Drive, May Pen. Caller: Cassanova. Adm: $500.

Tues,

April 21

CONCERT

St Andrew

Tuesday Night Live, Chester Live In Concert, at The Essence, Kings Plaza, Constant Spring Rd, starting at 9 p.m.

Wed,

April 22

St Andrew

The Jamaica Medical Foundation presents Wine & Cheese Party at The Belmont, 22 Belmont Rd, Kgn 5, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Proceeds in aid of the Renal Foundation at the University Hospital of the West Indies.

Thurs,

April 23

St Catherine

Smirnoff Vodka In The Street, at 15 - 17 Port Henderson Rd, Portmore.

FUTURE EVENTS

Fri, April 24

AWARDS

St Andrew

The Music Industry Achievers Awards at Courtleigh Auditorium, 8 St Lucia Ave, Kgn 10, from 5:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. Performances by Lincoln 3 Dot, Mr Lexx, Razor B, Nesbeth, Ibo Fire and others. (NESBETH...)

BINGO

St Andrew

Jamaica Table Tennis Association Money Bingo, at National Arena car park, Arthur Wint Dr. Caller: Cassanova. Adm: $1,000.

Sat, April 25

ART

Kingston

Saturday Openings, Paint It, at East Street Junior Centre, Institute of Jamaica, East St, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

BINGO

St Andrew

Chris Campbell's Money Bingo, at Regal Plaza. Caller: Cassanova. Adm: $1,000.

PARTIES

St Andrew

Wayne J Birthday Party, day and night event, at Waterhouse Mini Stadium, starting at 10 a.m.

Magnum Container Satdazs, in association with Skii Entertainment, presents the Reverie, The final fantasy edition, College Invasion, is at Gee Wee Car Park, 1A Caledonia Ave. Music by The Uncontainables, Swatch International, Coppershot and DJ Trallis. Adm: women free before midnight, $300 after, men $400. (MAGNUM....)

Shauna presents her 5th annual birthday bash, Drinkers Drink Up, at Club Enigma, Liguanea, St Andrew. Music by Trilogy. Adm: $300.

Out of Order, at @twentythree, 23 Dominica Dr, Kgn 5, from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Food and drink inclusive. Contact 367-8548 for further details and invitations.0

Wray and Nephew White Overproof Rum Yesterday, at Mas Camp, St Andrew. Adm: $800 presold, $1,000 at the gate, women $500 before midnight.

Touch of Blue 9th Anniversary, at Weddy Weddy Headquarters, 41 Burlington Ave. Music by Stone Love and Black Prince. (STONELOVE...)

Booyaka, Celebrating Jamaica's Reggae Legend, at Wickie Wackie, Bull Bay, St Andrew. Adm: $1,000. (FIRELINKS....)

St Catherine

Hotta Lava from Swatch International presents Happy Time, Cook-Out & Funday, at Harkers Hall Football Field. Adm: $200, children free.

POETRY

Sat, April 25

St Catherine

Delgado Napier Promotions presents Poets on Stage, at Ensom City Community Centre, St Catherine. Featuring Skripcha, Spolly, Clovis, King David, Goodness and Platinum.

Sun, April 26

POETRY

Portland

The 5th Annual Dis Poem Wordz & Agro Festival is at Nevile Antonio Park, Port Antonio, at 10 a.m. Featuring Oku Onoura, A-Dziko Simba, Racquel Jones, No-Maddz, Mutabaruka, RasTakura, Steppa, Tehut 9, Richie Innocent, Sonia Patterson and DYCR. (BLAKKA...)

Mon, April 27

PARTY

St Andrew

Team Papine presents Monthend Mondayz at Tavern Skateland, Papine. Music by Ranger Force.

Sat, May 2

PARTY

Manchester

Equilibrium, Wifey Wear White Matey Wear Black Undecided Wear Red, at Stages Car Care, Christiana, Music by Kurt Riley, Ikel Marvilous, Flabba Dabba, DJ Marvin and Escobar. Adm: $500. (KURTRILEY...)

Fri, May 8

BINGO

St Andrew

Bingo 50/50, at JPS Sports Club, Ruthven Road. Caller: Cassanova. Adm: $1,000.

Sat, May 9

PARTIES

St Ann

Thank You Mama, at Margaritaville, Ocho Rios. Featuring Sizzla and Colin Hinds. (SALUTE....)

St Andrew

New Image Promotion presents Retro Flexx, Girls Time Edition, 80s and 90s Retro Party, at Waterfalls, 160 Old Hope Road, St Andrew. Music by DJ Marvin, DJ Alpachino, SJ Fire Wayne and Renaissance Disco. Adm: $800 presold, $1,000 at the gate.

Fri, May 22

St Andrew

Angola Family, in association with McGee Liquor Store, presents B-Rider Fridaze Anniversary, at Jarret Lane, 58 Mountain View Ave. Music by Mighty Emperor and others.

Sat, Aug 1

BINGO

Clarendon

Yard and Broad Big Money Bingo, at Hayes Primary School, Clarendon. Caller: Cassanova. Adm: $1,000.