THURSDAY, May 7

The Institute of Jamaica, in collaboration with UNESCO, presents Port Royal Jamaica: The Exhibition Relaunch at the Fort Charles Naval Museum, Port Royal, at 2 p.m.

FRIDAY, May 8

Appleton May Daze - Short Temper: The Blue Rage at Akbar Restaurant, Holborn Road, New Kingston. Adm: $600, VIP all-access cards $3,000, includes free entry and complimentary drink each week.

Caribbean Bible Institute presents its Annual Fund-raising Barbecue and Praise at North Kingston United Pentecostal Church, 52 Upper Waterloo Road, Kingston 8. Lunch/dinner cost $450. Serving time 11 a.m to 9 p.m.

Hollywood Affair, dress like your favourite celebrity, at 110 Headquarters. Music by Staxx International.

The St Andrew Old Girls' Association presents a Pre-Mother's Day Lyme on from 3-8 p.m. at the St Andrew High School hall. Meals and refreshments on sale. Featuring karaoke and dance competitions. Contribution: $700. Call 815-8440 for more information.

SATURDAY, May 9

Sawt Out Satdays (SOS) at Bejon's Sports Bar, 11B Molynes Road. Music by DJ Scientist, Krazy Dean, Dr. Cee, Santana from Fresh Fridays, Bloodline and others. Adm: $300, women free before midnight.

SUNDAY, May 10

The Pastoral Assistance Group of St Michael's Anglican Church, St Andrew, will host its Annual Mother's Day Brunch at The Rectory, 28 Tucker Avenue, Kingston 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come and enjoy the delicious cuisine, top-class music and live entertainment by the duo, Baggadito. Contribution $600.

Manchester High School, in association with Bloomfield Great House, presents a grand Mother's Day Gala from noon to 4 p.m. Featuring Dwight Richards and a fashion show at 4 p.m. Fashions from Keneea Linton and Poshe Fashion Designers and past students from Manchester High.

Mother's Day Fiesta at High Rollers HQ, the corner of Pink Lane and Charles Street. Music by Swatch International, Ballers International, Travellers and Alonzo Hawk.

FUTURE EVENTS

FRIDAY, May 15

The Fairfield Theatre presents MoBay's new comedy revue, Mo'Bay Vibez.

Extatic Fridays - Red Passion, ladies night, at Cuddy'z, New Kingston. Music by Darkcide, Coppershot, ZJ Chrome, Darkcide. Women free all night. Adm: $600. College students with ID.

Appleton May Daze Bruckout in Black at Akbar Restaurant, Holborn Road, New Kingston. Adm: $600, VIP all-access cards $3,000, includes free entry and complimentary drink each week.

SATURDAY, May 16

Royal Escape - The Lost City at Morgan's Harbour, Port Royal.

Boulevard Baptist Church presents a Health and Variety Fair under the theme Embracing Holistic Lifestyles from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fair includes blood-pressure and blood-glucose screening, dental hygiene, height and weight BMI.

Miss Manchester Festival Queen Coronation Show at the Manchester High School, Mandeville at 8 p.m.

Couple Up at Weekenz, Constant Spring Road, from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Music by Danger Zone and Tony Matterhorn.

FRIDAY, May 22

Anywhere We Go, Part 4 at McIntyre Villa netball court. Music by Hypnotic and Jamrock. Adm: buy a bottle of champagne at the bar.

Majestic Paradise at Kabana. Music by Razz and Biggy, Darkcide, TNG Muzik and Chromatic. Adm: $1,500 presold, $2,000 at the gate. An ultra drink-inclusive event.

Extatic Fridays - Absolute Grave, the sexy short and skirt party at Cuddy'z, New Kingston. Featuring Coppershot, Renaissance and Code Red. Women dressed in shorts or skirts free before midnight. Adm: $600.

Appleton May Daze - Mayhem: the crazy dress in colour party, at Akbar Restaurant, Holborn Road, New Kingston. Adm: $600, VIP all-access cards $3,000, includes free entry and complimentary drink each week.

SATURDAY, May 23

Rocksteady meets Reggae and Dancehall at the Jamalco Sports Complex Halse Hall Clarendon. Activities include celebrity 20/20 Cricket Match and Family fun day at 10 a.m. and concert at 8 p.m.

Gotta Keep Workin Hard, Mario and Victor Earthday Blast at Knolimit Sports Bar, 1 Hillview Avenue, featuring DJ Damion, Lil Richie, Two Food and others. Party starts at 8 p.m.

FRIDAY, May 29

Extatic Fridays - Hook Up , the ultimate singles party. Music by Coppershot, Renegade, Jazzy T. Women in sexy blue jeans free before 11 p.m. Adm: $600. Dress code blue jeans.

Appleton May Daze - Treasure Chest: The Gold Rush, at Akbar Restaurant, Holborn Road, New Kingston. Adm: $600, VIP All-Access Cards $3,000, includes free entry and complimentary drink each week.

Rum Mania at 15 West Kings House Road from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Music by Kurt Riley, DJ Ecks from Miami, ZJ Liquid, Kaotic. Adm: $1,000 presold, $1,500 at the gate, $1,800 VIP.

SATURDAY, May 30

Essence - Taste the Intrigue at 9 West Kings House Road from 10 p.m. Admission $1,200 presold for college students, $1,500 regular presold, $1,800 at the gate. Mix-liquor inclusive. Part proceeds in aid of the Jamaica Cancer Society.