Events on Thursday, May 5th 2016

The Arts Pavilion 2016

Thursday 5th May 2016  10:00 AM

The Arts Pavilion which hosted the Bahamian Visual Art Expo at Hillside House is back at it again with it?s 2nd annual exhibition! This year features works from numerous artists including Allia Dean, Rosemarie Laing, Shashla Bethune, Kimetria Pratt, Edrin Symonette, Nowe Harris-Smith, Lemero Wright, Jeff Cooper, Marco Mullings, Shorlette Francis, Tina Maycock, Timothy Nottage, Jodi Minnis, Candis Marshall, Abby Smith, Spurgeonique Morley, Judith Papillon, Celeste Harding, Caroline Anderson, Jalan Harris, Lamaro Smith, Daleana Lynch, Dale Allen, Danielle Darville, Chritstina Wong, Trevor Tucker, Thomas Hairston, and Nyles Neymour.

An evening reception has been planned for you on May 5, 2016, at 6pm, and our Gold Star Award recipient will be announced at 7:30pm.

The Arts Pavilion Gold Star Award celebrates and acknowledges the creative excellence of an individual for their unique contributions to the visual arts in The Bahamas. The chosen artist will receive a Gold Star Pin and a $1,500 grant to assist in the development of their creative practice sponsored by Esso Winton. We can't wait to see you there!

Venue: Antonius Roberts Studio and Gallery @ Hillside House (Cumberland Street)

The Arts Pavilion 2016

Cinco de Mayo @ Compass Point

Thursday 5th May 2016  11:00 AM

Do Cinco De Mayo the right way! Head to Compass Point for tequila shots by the bar and Mahi Taco specials this all day!!!

Cinco de Mayo @ Compass Point

Da Cultural Village @ Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival 2016

Thursday 5th May 2016  12:00 PM

Da Cultural Village is the heart of Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival bustling with activity throughout the carnival season. Showcasing the unique offerings of The Bahamas including food, culture, arts, craft and non-stop entertainment featuring Junkanoo, Rake ?n? Scrape and world rhythms. The village has something for everyone.

Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival 2016

Shane Cash LIVE @ Abaco Inn

Thursday 5th May 2016  6:00 PM

See Shane Cash LIVE every Thursday from 6-7pm @ Abaco Inn.

Shane Cash LIVE @ Abaco Inn

The Jazz Cats @ Island House

Thursday 5th May 2016  6:00 PM

Relax this Cinco de Mayo with The Jazz Cats during The Unwinding Hour at Island House.

The Jazz Cats @ Island House

Junkamania @ Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival 2016

Thursday 5th May 2016  7:00 PM

Junkamania @ Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival


A concert of Junkanoo orchestras. A unique musical event showcasing Junkanoo music and other Junkanoo inspired folk forms such as drumming and dance on the biggest Junka Stage in the World!

Musicians will let their imaginations run wild, producing new and exciting sounds by fusing traditional Junkanoo instruments with other instruments from across the full music spectrum.

Other performers for the night inculde Fada Fox, Kerwin Du Bois, Willis & The Illest, Elon Moxey, QPid, Ricardo Drue, Farmer Nappy, Rupee, and The Blue Connection Band.

Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival 2016

Bahamas Gospel Heritage Festival @ Windsor Park

Thursday 5th May 2016  7:00 PM

Join us for the First Annual Bahamas Gospel Heritage Festival at Windsor Park May 5-7, 2016.

Celebrate three nights of praise and worship through liturgical dance, song and the Word.

Bahamas Gospel Heritage Festival @ Windsor Park

Found In Translation By Cristin Akins Villamil

Thursday 5th May 2016  7:00 PM

The Salus Project invities you to a solo art show featuring Cristin Akin Villamil - [Found] In Translation, Thursday, May 5, 2016, at 7pm at the Family Medicine Center - The Salus Gallery on Blake Road.

Found In Translation By Cristin Akins Villamil