People To People Encounter -
Visit with a friendly Bahamian host (242) 326-5371 email: pwilliam@bahamas.com |
Bahamas Fly Ins -
Private pilots head south to the islands of The Bahamas monthly for an exciting weekend of island life. (800) 327-7678; email: grolle@bahamas.com |
Changing Of The Guard Ceremony
(Nassau/Paradise Island) - Witness the pomp and pageantry of the Changing of the Guard at Government House. Every Second Saturday. To confirm dates call (242) 322-2020 |
Theatre Season (Nassau/Paradise Island & Grand Bahamas Island) -
Offering a full line-up of plays, skits and musical productions. For dates of productions, call (242) 393-3728 (Nassau); (242) 352-5533 (Grand Bahama Island). |
Central Bank Art Exhibition
(Nassau/Paradise Island) - Featuring monthly exhibits. 9:30am - 4:30pm, weekdays. Central Bank Gallery. Trinity Place and Frederick Street, downtown Nassau. |
Fish Fry -
Sample seafood specialties in a true Bahamian 'backyard' atmosphere. Nassau: Arawak Cay 9am - 11pm daily
Grand Bahama: Outrigger's, Smith Point, Wed. from 6pm
Eleuthera: Anchor Bay, Governor's Harbour, Fri. from 6pm
Abaco (March - May): Yamaha Park, Marsh Harbour; Mon. from 6:30pm Exuma: Old Navy Base: Wed. from 6pm. |
Bird Walk
(Nassau/Paradise Island) - First Saturday of each month (except June - Aug.) (242) 32-1574; email: cwardle@batelnet.bs |
Bird Walk
(Grand Bahama Island) - First Saturday in each month. 8:00am at the Rand Nature Centre. (242) 352-5438 |
Wild Flower Walk
(Grand Bahama Island) - Last Saturday in each month. 8:00am at the Rand Nature Centre (242) 352-5438 |
Walking Tours
(Nassau, Paradise Island) - Depart from the Tourist Information Centre, Rawson Square, Downtown, Nassau. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10am - 2pm. By appointment on Monday and Thursday. Tours last 45 minutes. $5. (242) 326-9772
1 Adults; $0.50 Children. For information, call (242) 323-5975 |
Bahamas Contract Bridge Club
(Nassau/Paradise Island) - Get in on your favourite game of bridge. Tue. and Fri., 1pm, at Breezes Superclub; Wed., 7:30pm at Sandy Point Club House. $7 (Breezes) and $6 (Sandy Port). Refreshments. Games can also be arranged for visiting groups. Advance notice required. Contact Noreen Wurdemann, (242) 327-7455 |
Cabaret Show
(Nassau/Paradise Island):
'Magical Voyage' a dazzling revue featuring a combination of Broadway and Caribbean style entertainment. Rain Forest Theatre, Nassau Marriott Resort 9pm, nightly, except Thursday. Admission: $39 (242) 327-6200 ext. 6904
Don't Stop The Carnival a colourful musical comedy based on the misadventures of running a Caribbean hotel in the 1950's. Music and lyrics by Jimmy Buffet. At the Atlantis, Paradise Island Mon., Wed. and Thurs. at 8pm. Tue., Fri. and Sat. 8pm & 10pm. Closed Sundays. Theatre seating: $50 Cabaret seating: $60. Shows run 90 minutes (242)363-3000 |
Comedy Show
(Nassau/Paradise Island) 'Jokers Wild' - At the Atlantis, Paradise Island. Tue. - Sun at 9:30pm $15 admission. Dinner and show package available . Reservations not required. Under 17 yrs. not admitted. (242) 363-3000 ext. 29 |
| The Eighth International Cultural Weekend, will be held Saturday & Sunday, 19th & 20th October 2002, in the Botanical Gardens, Chippingham, New Providence, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily.For more information contact Mr. James J. Catalyn at julcat61@hotmail.com or the Ministry of Foriegn Affairs, c/o P.O. Box N3746, Nassau, Bahamas. |
Native Shows
(Nassau/Paradise Island) - Experience indigenous entertainment at Nassau/Paradise Island's popular native show:
Blue Marlin Show featuring Calypso Show, Steel Pan Band, Flamingo Limbo Show. At Blue Marlin Restaurant, Paradise Island. 8pm Tue. and Sat.
$9.95: show only. $7.95 admission with dinner (dinner a la carte) |
Native Shows
(Grand Bahama Island) - Visitors to Grand Bahama island have a choice of three exciting native revues:
Goombay Show:
At the Palm Pavilion, Resort at Bahamia. Tue. and Sat. at 7:30pm Dinner/show: $39 show only: $20 (includes 2 drinks) Dinner starts at 6pm. (242) 352-9661; fax: (242) 352-7142.
The Yellow Bird Show:
Nightly, except Sundays, at Castaways Resort. Show only: $20; Dinner/Show: $28 - $32 (242) 352-6682
Bahamian Culture Show:
Nightly, visit Count Basie Square in Port Lucaya Marketplace for an evening, al fresco, of unforgettable indigenous entertainment featuring fire and limbo dancing, live bands and performances by the Grand Bahama island's top performing artists. Every Friday, at 8pm. (242) 373-8446 |
| Spring Break Season (Feb. 28 - Apr. 10) (Nassau/Paradise Island & Grand Bahama Island) - For hotel/air packages from the U.S., contact Spring Break Express, 800-438-7861; Student City.com *00-293-1443; or Spring Break Travel, 800-678-6386. |
BayFest -
Festival Place on Prince George Dock in the heart of downtown Nassau comes alive every Saturday to the sounds of Junkanoo and the hottest local bands and entertainers. Craft exhibits and mouth watering native dishes all day long. Junkanoo Rushout 11am - 12 noon. Local DJ Music 1pm - 2pm. cultural entertainment 2pm - 4pm
Bayfest
Takes place during the months of: May, July, August, October and November. |
People to People Tea Party (Jan. - Aug)
(Nassau/Paradise Island) - A delightful afternoon of tea and Bahamian hospitality at Government House. The last Friday of the month. (242) 326-5371, (242) 328-7810, (242) 356-0435; |
Bahamas Summer Boating Flings/Flotilla
(June - Aug.) - A must for boating enthusiasts and yachtsmen cruising to The Bahamas for the first time. Make the crossing from Florida to The Bahamas in the company of a flotilla of boats guided by a lead boat. Call (800)327-7678 for specific dates. email: emiller@bahamas.com |
Rugby Season
(end of Sept - end of Apr.) (Nassau/Paradise Island) - Rugby matches are played during the Rugby season at Winton Rugby Field, off Prince Charles Drive, Nassau. For information, call Peter Muscroft of the Bahamas Rugby Football Union, Nassau, at (242) 328-7888. For matches on Grand Bahama island, contact the Freeport Rugby Football Club at (242) 352-2952. |
Cricket Season
(Mar. - Nov.) (Nassau/Paradise Island) - Cricket matches are played every Sat. & Sun. during Cricket Season at Haynes Oval, West Bay Street, Nassau. Games begin at 11:00am (242) 326-4720.
For cricket matches on Grand Bahama Island, call the Lucayan Cricket Club at (242) 373-1460.
all information courtesy of the Ministry of Tourism |