Events: Monday 24th July 2017- Sunday 13th August 2017

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Date: Monday 24th July 2017

Location: The Central Bank Auditorium, Port of Spain, Trinidad

Time: 7:00 pm

Cost: $200.00 TT

Host: Africa Film Trinidad and Tobago

Tip: This festival is relatively new to the Trinidad and Tobago film festival landscape. It is growing from strength to strength. This very well might be a hot ticket item. 

Date: Wednesday 26th July 2017

Location: Fiesta Plaza Movie Towne, Port of Spain, Trinidad

Cost: FREE!!

Time: 9:30 pm 

Host: Fiesta Plaza

Tip: The performance space is closer to the back end of Fiesta Plaza. Seating space is somewhat limited so get there early or prepare to stand along the sides (which happens to be were all the bars are). It is pretty much a win win situation. 

Date: Sunday 29th July 2017

Location: Art 6, 6 Scott Street, St. Clair, Port of Spain, Trinidad

Time: All day, during the studio regular opening hours. 

Cost: FREE!!

Host: Art 6

Tip: This event has been deemed "Kid Friendly'. 

It runs from Saturday 29th July to Friday 4th August 2017.

Date: Saturday 29th July2017

Location: Kaiso Blues Cafe, #85 Woodford Street, Newtown

Time: 6:00 pm AND 9:00 pm

Cost: $200.00 (TT)

Host: Monio Music Limited

Tip: Kaiso Blues Cafe is has very limited seating. I would suggest that you book a table in advance of the show. Contact information is on the flyer!

Date: Sunday 30th July 2017

Location: Big Black Box, 33 Murray Street, Woodbrook, Port of Spain

Time: Unknown

Cost: Unknown

Host: Unknown

Tip: Murray Street is now a ONE WAY... make sure you are going the right way!

Date: Monday 31st July 2017

Location: City Hall Auditorium, Harris Promenade, San Fernando, Trinidad

Time: 8:00 pm

Cost: $150.00 TT

Host: TUCO

Tip: It is the night before the holiday!!! The cast has some major hitters and some up and coming hitters. Looks like a decent show. 

Events: Monday 10th July 2017- Sunday 23rd July 2017

Events are UPDATED DAILY as new information becomes available. 
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Date: Tuesday 11th July 2017 and Thursday 13th July 2017

Time: 12:00 pm- 12:45 pm

Location: National Library Building, Abercromby Street, Port Of Spain, Trinidad

Cost: FREE!!!

Host: Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts

Tip: The Brown Bag Series has been a feature in the cultural entertainment landscape for a few years. It is usually well attended with the audience coming and going depending on their lunch breaks. 

Normally, the experience these National Performing Arts entities you would have to pay in excess of $200.00 (TT)

Date: Thursday 13th July 2017 and Thursday 20th July 2017

Location: National Library, Abercromby Street, Port Of Spain, Trinidad

Time: 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm

Cost: FREE!!

Host: Emancipation Support Committee of Trinidad and Tobago

Tip: This week the movie is "Queen of Katwe", I've heard good things about the movie so I'm excited to be in attendance. The Audio Visual Room at the National Library is a bit cold so you might wan to walk with a sweater.

Date: Friday 14th July 2017
Location: KATOS, Royal Palm Plaza, Maraval, Trinidad
Time: 9:00 pm
Cost: $100.00 (TT)
Host: DNA Promotions - DNATRINI@gmail.com
Tip: I haven't been to KATOS so I am not sure about the space or parking. I think there are stairs involved so the physically disabled might have a bit of an issue.

Date: Saturday 15th July 2017
Location: Prive, South Trunk Road, La Romaine, Trinidad
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: $300.00 (TT)
Host: Unknown
Tip: You might want to try and secure your ticket in advance of the show, I suspect very few would be available at the door.

Date: Saturday 15th July 2017- Sunday 16th July 2017
Location: Southern Academy for the Performing Arts (SAPA), San Fernando, Trinidad
Time: Saturday 8:30 pm and Sunday 6:30 pm
Cost: Unknown
Host: Raymond Choo Kong Productions
Tip: I heard this production is very funny from an unbiased audience member, check it out! See flyer of contact information.

Date: Saturday 15th July and Sunday 16th July 2017
Location: Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies, Valsayn, Trinidad
Time: Saturday 8:30 pm and Sunday 6:30 pm
Cost: Unknown
Host: RS/RR Productions
Tip: I would call the box office to secure tickets and directions. The venue is accessed via the Churchill Roosevelt Highway heading East... so if you aren't too sure of where you are going... you might have to drive up and down the highway.

Date: Wednesday 19th July 2017
Location: Medulla Art Gallery, 37 Fitts StreetWoodbrook, Trinidad
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: Regulars $ 80.00 (TT); Students with ID $40.00 (TT); Seniors $60.00 (TT)
Host: Culturego Magazine and Nu Artillery and Medulla
Tip: You will see naked people and it is OK. The human body is a beautiful work of art. However! NO PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED. BRING YOUR OWN MATERIALS.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT! Call 680-1041/622-1196

Date: Friday 21st July 2017
Location: The Brian Lara Promenade, Port of Spain, Trinidad
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost: FREE!!
Host: Africa Film Trinidad and Tobago
Tip: "Just Not Married tells a story of two brother: Victor, a recent ex-com trying to piece his life together and Duke, a brilliant undergraduate determined to see his mum live. Duke enlists the help of his two friends in a tricky enterprise."

Date: Saturday 22nd July 2017 and Sunday 23rd July 2017
Location: Learning Resource Centre Auditorium, University of the West Indies (UWI) ,
St. Augustine, Trinidad
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: $100.00 (TT)
Host: UWI Afrikan Society
Tip: Every year the UWI Afrikan Society puts on an event, and every year it grows from strength to strength. Just make sure you are parked in the correct area on UWI Campus...
you could get a boot and a fine if you are "illegally" parked.

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Events: Monday 12th June 2017- Sunday 25th June 2017

Date: Tuesday 13th June 2017- Saturday 17th June 2017

Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Cost: FREE

Location: University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) Campuses 

Host: UTT Fashion Week 2017

Tip: UTT has been producing some awesome local designers with very unique aesthetics. This student showcase maybe one of the most interesting events in the local fashion calendar. 

The main event takes place on Sunday 18th June 2017 @ 7pm  at the John S. Donaldson Campus.

See the FLYER for more details. 

Events: Monday 29th May 2017- Sunday 11th June 2017

Date: Sunday 4th June 2017

Time: 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm

Location: Green Meadows, Santa Barbara Boulevard, Santa Cruz, Trinidad

Host: Unknown

Tip: I have never been to Green Meadows, however I imagine it is beautiful and peaceful given that Santa Cruz in a valley nestled between mountains. 

Events: Monday 15th May 2017- Sunday 28th May 2017

Date: Saturday 20th May 2017

Location: LIV Night Club

Time: Unknown

Cost: Unknown

Host: Isasha

Tip:REGGAE DANCE!!!... and Album Launch. 

Date: Sunday 21st May 2017

Location: San Fernando Hill, San Fernando, Trinidad

Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Cost:Unknown

Host: Numerous

Tip: Its a Sunday afternoon... carry the kids... tire them out.. :/

Date: Sunday 21st May 2017

Time: 6:30 pm

Location: Kaiso Blues Cafe, Woodford Street, Port of Spain

Cost: $100 (TT)

Host: John John 

Tip: It is JOHN JOHN people! If you haven't had the delight of hearing this man's VOICE live, this is your chance!

Date: Monday 22nd May 2017
Time: 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Location: Trinidad Theatre Workshop, Cor. Jerningham Avenue & Norfolk Street, Belmont
Cost: FREE!
Host: Raymond Choo Kong and Tony Hall
Tip: Before Dr. Lyndersay speaks there will be a short session by the National Drama Association of Trinidad and Tobago. 

Date: Wednesday 24th May 2017
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Big Black Box, Murray Street, Port of Spain
Host: CULTUREGO, WeBeFun
Tip: This month's True Talk No Lie (TTNL)presents the winners of the First Citizens Bank National Poetry Slam 2017. Sooooo if you missed the semis and prelim and finals... now is your chance to catch up.
Remember TTNL is an OPEN MIC, so you are welcome to present your own piece(s) of spoken word. There are usually prizes to be won. 

Events: Monday 20th March 2017- Sunday 2nd April 2017

Date: Sunday 26th March 2017 and Sunday 2nd April 2017

Location: To be determined

Time: To be determined

Cost: Unknown

Host: Bocas Literature Festival

Tip: The National Poetry Slam has been gaining momentum in recent years. The quality of the performances have also been improving. I recommended a simple youtube search for performances from last years slam. 

Date: Saturday 1st April 2017

Time: 5:00 pm. 

Location: The Greens, Farm Road, St. Joseph 

Cost: $350.00 (General)- $400.00 (Gate) 

Host: Production One Limited

Tip: I've heard great reviews about this event. I think I will ensure I experience it this year. 

Events: Monday 6th March 2017- Sunday 19th March 2017

Date: Weekends during March 2017

Location: Various locations- See Flyer

Time: Various times- See Flyer

Cost: Unknown

Host: Unknown

Tip: I'm not sure what "tip" to suggest here... these shows aren't for everybody. 

I would check the flyer and see if I was interested in seeing any of these persons... or at least one or two perform live. 

National STICK FIGHTING COMPETITION Dates!- 6 Things You Need to Know!!

This event needed its own post!
Ohhhh sweeeet STICK FIGHTING!!

WARRIORS are born with the need to fight; whether it be to attack an enemy, to defend their community or to protect their loved ones. It is in their NATURE! They train in preparation, always staying ready just in case a fight, community war, civil war or world war breaks out. STICK FIGHTING offers the warrior but one outlet in which to direct his/her energies.  In a previous post I wrote briefly on "Six Things You Should Know About Stick Fighting". In this post I would like to share some pointers for those who decide to attend the National Stick Fighting Competition.

1. Reach EARLY- You would be VERY surprised by how many people come out to witness this spectacular display. You will want to ensure that you get a good park and a great seat in order to view the entire gayelle.

2. Yuh SAFE- If is one thing, between the steady police presence and the ambulance on site... yuh skin real safe at the event. Just don't go looking for trouble or provoke a stick fighter when he/she is in his/her zone. 

3. The DRUMS- Know yuhself! If you know drums and a good lavway does take you into a zone, be prepared to go dey! The music in the space creates this DYNAMIC energy that will either have you doing your own stick fighter dance in the stands and/or seriously contemplating if you could be a stick fighter. The energies in the space are not to be taken lightly so be prepared. 

4. Don't BLINK- The BLOWS in stick fighting happens so quickly that if you blink at the wrong point in time you will miss it. It that serious! In the mist of the action try your best to follow the tip of the sticks...

5. Unofficial FIGHTING- Now, various gayelles enter the competition, oftentimes having disagreements as it relates to things such as rules. Furthermore, some people don't take well to losing. The chances of witnessing a fight outside the gayelle is maybe 30/70, it hardly happens in view of the public but it does happen on occasion.  

6. Leave EARLY- I suggest once you realise the competition is almost over, start making your exit. The traffic is often ridiculous especially for the FINALS... and well the impromptu fighting!

GO SUPPORT THE TRINBAGO CULTURAL HERITAGE AND OUR WARRIORS!

Events: Monday 20th February 2017 to Sunday 5th March 2017

Date: Carnival Friday 24th February 2017

Location: Grand Stand Queens Park Savannah, Port of Spain

Time: 7:00 pm

Cost: General Admission $250.00 (TT); Special Reserve $500.00 (TT)

Host: Unknown. However you can call (868)-733-7673 (ROSE) for more information

Tip: Ticket are available at BMOBILE Outlets; Cleve's Frederick Street; In Excess Arima etc. 

People its CALYPSO ROSE!! Organise yuh bizness!

Date: Carnival Monday 27th February 2017
Location: Down "D" Islands
Time: Departure 9:00 am, Crews Inn Marina, Chaguaramas
Return 4:00 pm
Cost: $250.00 (TT), however there are group and kid specials
Host: Unknown
Contact: adventure@roadtriptt.com or (868)- 383-8311
Tip: These island ours tend to sell out very early! I suggest you make contact with the organisers and arrange your business early. Also, remember that at 9:00 am JOUVERT is still going on... factor that into your timing.

Date: Friday 3rd March to Sunday 5th March 2017
Location: Queen's Hall, Port of Spain, Trinidad
Time: Friday and Saturday = 8:00 pm; Sunday= 6:30 pm
Cost: $200.00 (TT)
Host: Paul Keens- Douglas
Tip: "Clean Quality Comedy, Humour, Storytelling and Social Commentary."

Date: Thursday 2nd March 2017- Friday 3rd March 2017
Location: Government Campus Plaza Auditorium and DAAGA Auditorium
Time: 6pm- 8pm and 9am- 5pm
Cost: FREE
Host: Dr. Suzanne Burke
Tip: I would call contact the organizer before attending.

Date: Saturday 4th March 2017
Location: Woodbrook Youth Facility Grounds, Woodbrook
Time: 5:30 pm
Cost: $200.00 (TT)
Host: Bricksvale Records
Tip: Parking at the Woodbrook Youth Facility is limited UNLESS they are allowing persons to park on the grass.

Date: Saturday 4th March 2017- Sunday 5th March 2017
Location: Little Carib Theatre
Time: 8:00 pm (Saturday)- 6:00 pm (Sunday)
Cost: $200.00 (TT)
Host: Lordstreet Theatre Company
Tip: This is your last opportunity to experience this production. Call the box office- make sure they still have tickets- then go an secure YOUR OWN!

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Events: Monday 6th February 2017 to Sunday 19th February 2017

Date: Wednesday 8th February 2017

Location: Big Black Box, #33 Murray Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00 pm

Cost: $20.00 (TT)

Host: The National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago

Tip: This is the last lecture in the series!

Date: Thursday 9th February 2017

Location: VAS Lounge, Rust Street, St. Clair

Time: 11:00 pm

Cost: FREE IF LISTED!

Host: Perception Management and Night Owlz Jouvert

Tip: Just be mindful that the Thursday Pavement Lime will be happening on Maraval Road, parking maybe tricky in the area. YES, the wrecker is in effect! 

Date: Thursday 9th February 2017- Sunday 12th February 2017

Location: Little Carib Theatre, Woodbrook, Trinidad 

Time: Thursday to Saturday =8:00pm; Sundays= 6:00pm

Cost: $200.00 (TT)

Host: Lord Street Theatre 

Tip: Parking around the Little Carib Theatre is a bit tricky, I advise that you try to arrive at least 

20 minutes early.

Date: Friday 10th February 2017
Location: Libertville Community Centre, Old Mayaro Road, Rio Claro
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Host: Ministry of Community Development Culture and the Arts
Tip: The movie offerings are pretty decent and a refreshing change to what we are accustomed seeing on a big screen.

Date: Friday 10th February 2017- Saturday 11th February 2017
Location: #6 Scott Street, St. Clair, Trinidad
Time: (Friday) 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm and (Saturday) at 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Cost: Free Entrance
Host: Canyaval Pop Up
Tip: If you have never been to the location it is easy to miss. Pay attention, ask questions... once you find the location yuh good. When parking be mindful that it is a residential community.

Date: Saturday 11th February 2017

Time: 6:30 pm

Location: Daaga Auditorium, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine

Cost: See FLYER for contact information

Host: UWI Afrikan Society 

Tip: UWI has some parking restrictions which if you violate could see your vehicle getting boot. I highly suggest that you ask the campus security where you can safely park.

Date: Sunday 12th February 2017
Location: Presentation College Grounds, San Fernando
Time: 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Cost: Kids $125.00 (TT) and Adults $150.00 (TT)
Host: Nadia Batson
Tip: As you may well know there are VERY few children events during the Carnival Season, much less down South. The line up looks nice and the price looks nice for a semi-inclusive event.

Date: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Location: Queen's Hall, Port of Spain
Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cost: Advance= $250.00 (TT); Door = $300.00 (TT)
Host: Unknown
Tip: This is a nice one for those who are not into or need a break from the EXTRA energy that comes with the Carnival Season.

Date: Friday 17th February 2017
Location: NAPA Restaurant, Port of Spain
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: Unknown
Host: CreativeTT (MusicTT)
Tip: I think this would be VERY interesting as Calypso Rose's management have been making waves internationally. There should be a lot of lessons to learn for anyone who wants to in the least recreate that level of success.

Date: Saturday 18th February 2017
Location: 51 Degrees Lounge, Cipriani Boulevard, Port of Spain
Cost: Free Entrance
Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Host: Fashion Arc
Tip: It was sooo nice they are doing it TWICE. Seriously though, I am not that into fashion but I have found myself hunting for clothes for the Carnival Season. I figure why not wear something from a LOCAL DESIGNER.

Date: Sunday 19th February 2017
Location: Kaiso Blue Cafe, #85 Woodford Street, Port of Spain
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: $150.00 (TT)
Host: S.O.S. One Evolution
Tip: You can park at the car park next door for a small fee OR park on the CORRECT side of the street... wrecker in effect.


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Events: Monday 23rd January 2017- Sunday 5th February 2017

Date: Every WEDNESDAY until 8th February 2017

Time: 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm

Location: The Old Fire Station at NALIS, Corner Hart & Abercromby Street.

Cost: $20.00 (TT)

Host: The National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago

Tip: Parking is available at Trinity Cathedral Carpark. Parking isn't too bad on the streets- just ensure that you are on the correct side of the road. The wrecker is rather efficient in the area.

 Date: Friday 27th January 2017

Location: Corner of Marli Street and Maraval Road, Port of Spain

Time: 6:00 pm 

Cost: FREE!!

Host: Digicel

Tip: They BLOCKING OFF THE ROAD! Try to get a park on one of the side streets and be prepared to walk to Maraval Road. Now, there are ONLY TWO BARS on that strip... Trotters and Herefords (also known as Pie).

Date: Friday 27th January 2017

Location: Big Black Box, #33 Murray Street, Port of Spain

Time: 9:00 pm to 3:00 am

Cost: $60 (TT)

Host: 3 Canal and the Big Black Box 

Tip: Try to get there by 10:00 pm for the latest and plan to stay until 3:00 am!! This crew has the BEST AFTER PARTIES! I hear we might get a sighting of "The Dutty Angels". 

Date: Friday 27th January 2017 to Sunday 29th January 2017

Time: Friday and Saturday = 8:30 pm; Sunday = 6:30 pm 

Location: Cipriani College of Labour 

Cost: $150.00 TT. For ticket locations see flyer!

Host: Raymond Choo Kong

Tip: To tell all yuh the truth I have very few tips. It has been several years since I attended a Raymond Choo Kong Production. 

Now, accessing Ciprani Labour from the Highway a bit tricky so  make sure if you are driving... that you are not only on the correct side of the highway but also in the correct lane.

Date: Saturday 28th January 2017
Location: La Joya Complex, St. Joseph
Time: 8:00pm
Cost: $100 (TT); $150 (TT) for two persons.
Host: TUCO East Zone
Tip: I have never been to one of these. Hmmmm.

Date: Saturday 28th Janauary 2017
Location: 51 Degrees Lounge, Cipriani Boluvard, Port-of-Spain
Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cost: FREE ENTRANCE
Host: The Fashion Arch
Tip: Support Local!

Date: Tuesday 31st January 2017

Location: Port of Spain and environs

Time: 7:00 pm

Cost: FREE

Host: De Government

Tip: THIS IS AH BESS LIME!! Park at a strategic mid way point...the streets will be flooded with people don't even bother to try to drive. Walk with comfortable shoes and cash to support the bars along the route. The absolute BEST thing about this is that it is a judging night so bands will be playing their tune in FULL!

Date: Wednesday 1st February 2017

Location: The Old Fire Stations at NALIS, Abercombry Street, Port of Spain

Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Cost: $20.00

Host: The National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago

Tip: There was a full house last week...go early to secure a good seat. Also, after the session the intention is to walk across to City Hall to experience the kaiso tent. 

Date: Thursday 2nd February 2017
Location: VAS Lounge, #16 Rust Street, St. Clair
Time:11:00 pm
Cost: LISTED patrons FREE before MIDNIGHT
Host: Perception Management
Tip: You see dat line up! Get LISTED!!

Date: Friday 3rd February 2017
Location: The Lost Tribe Mas Camp, #59 Alberto St., Woodbrook
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: FREE!
Host: The Lost Tribe
Tip: I am guessing this POP-UP shop will have some nice UNIQUE items for on the road Carnival Monday and Tuesday. You might even get a few pieces for the next three weeks of your Carnival Pump!

Date: Friday 3rd February 2017 to Saturday 4th February 2017
Location: Naparima Bowl, San Fernando
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: FREE!!
Host: Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts
Tip: Make sure you get your FREE ticket in ADVANCE of the show.

Date: Saturday 4th February 2017- Sunday 5th February 2017
Location: Various- Please see flyer!
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: FREE!!!
Host: Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival
Tip: The TTFF films are usually very good. If you attend the screening at the Big Black Box, be minded that it tends to get a bit warm in that space... a sleeveless top might be best.

Date: Sunday 5th February 2017
Location: Unknown
Time: Unknown
Cost: Unknown
Host: Nikki Crosby
Tip: This show had been a staple in the Carnival Season for some time. I have never attended, however the reviews have been pretty good.

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