Weekend Pick:
The promoters describe the event I Love Dancehall as the brand that represents the heart and soul of the Jamaican people and invite dancehall lovers to enjoy the vibes, the dancing, the music, the style, the food, and the rich cultural atmosphere inside the Constant Spring Golf Club this Saturday, August 17. The party kicks off at 8 p.m. and goes until 2 a.m. with non-stop juggling of old and new dancehall hits by selectors Chromatic Live, DJ Arch and DJ Nicco. Limited cabana spaces are available for those who want to experience dancehall from the VIP area, but general presold tickets can be purchased at Mez on West Kings House Close, The Cove on Winchester Road, or the J’Max Spa at Upper Waterloo Road for $2,500.
Persons may also pay for general entry on the gate at a cost of $3,000.
FRI, August 16
Kingston & St Andrew
Rum Flex Friday ‘International Rum Day Celebration’ at the Regency Bar and Lounge, Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Music by DJ Rio and DJ Cruise. Special deals on rum all night.
Fridays in the Attic at Sky Dweller Ultra Lounge, 7-9 Ardenne Road, from 10 p.m. until. Music by Team Shella. No cover charge.
Clarendon
Apple Estate celebrates National Rum Day, featuring Maxi Priest and Wayne Marshall, at Murray’s Chillin, Toll Gate. Showtime: 9 p.m. Admission: free.
St Thomas
All-Star Affair 6th Edition at Club Shine, Lysson Road. Music by Tonny P, Richie Lees and Javy Supreme. Admission: $500.
SAT, August 17
Kingston & St Andrew
Jamaica Live, featuring performances by Ken Booth, Sugar Roy, Conrad Crystal and the Fireball Crew, at Serengeti, Hope Gardens, 231 Old Hope Road, from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. Admission: $3,000 presold.
Unity in the City ‘The Ultimate Gospel Concert’, featuring Travis Greene, Tasha Cobbs-Leonard, Rondell Positive and Minister Marion Hall, among others, at the National Stadium. Gates open at 3 p.m. Showtime: 6 p.m. Admission: $2,000 for bleachers, $2,500 for grandstand, $5,000 for VIP.
Team Icons, in association with Vybz Saturdays, presents The Iconic Lifestyle at Double Deck, Stony Hill. Music by Gregory Genius, Tony Pele Hype and Rennastone Movements. Admission: Buy out the bar.
JBN Entertainment presents Fawudd at 22 Jerk, Barbican Road, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Music by DJ Mac, DJ Tyler, DJ Antsman and DJ Kashmatic. Admission: $1,500 presold, $2,000 at the gate.
SMD Events presents Neon Soca Fête at Sabina Park. Music by Richie Ras, DJ Lantern and DJ Cyclone. Admission: $2,500 presold, $3,500 at the gate.
TML ‘Too Much Liquor’ at 1A Hillview Avenue, Kingston 10, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Music by Chromatic Live, Laing D, DJ Mac, Electronia Sound and DJ Kryptic. Admission: $1,000 presold, $1,500 at the gate.
Sky Saturdays at Sky Dweller, 7-9 Ardenne Road, from 10 p.m. until. Music by Code Lank. No cover charge.
St Catherine
Kingston Bookshop presents Grand Back-to-School Fair and Concert, featuring Kemar Highcon, at Portmore Town Centre, 31 East Trade Way.
Portmore Society presents Cross Di Wataz ‘Neon’ inside the Portmore Mall parking lot. Music by Fire Links, DJ Mario, Team Shella and X-Factor. Admission: $1,500 at the gate, with special two-for-one entry for ladies before 1 a.m.
St Ann
Lord Prince’s Birthday Pool Party ‘In The Gyalsion’ at Mis Knight Scheme, Rio Nuevo, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission: Bring a bottle.
Westmoreland
Beach Bums Sports Tour and Fête at Skylark Beach Resort from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Music by DJ Absolute, Miller Xtreme and Crazy Biggz. Admission: $1,500 at the gate and $3,000 per team for tournament entry.
SUN, August 18
Kingston & St Andrew
Drifters and Zimi Ent present Cancun Cooler Party at the Mona Sand Pit. Gates open at 4 p.m. Music by Chromatic, Coppershot, DJ Nicco and Laing D. Admission: $2,500 presold and $3,500 at the gate.
Sippin’ at Sunset at 36 Hope Road from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Music by ZJ Nova, Chromatic Live, Russ Buss of Coppershot Sound and Nico Lee. Admission: $2,000 presold, $3,000 at the gate.
No Underwear at 44 Half-Way Tree Road from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Purge Aquaholics ‘Pool Soiree’ at The Pool House, 17 Elmwood Terrace. Admission: $1,000 presold, $1,500 at the gate and $4,000 VIP at the gate.
French Toast ‘Wine & Cuisine Soiree’ at the Terrace Bar and Grill, Southdale Plaze from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Music by Illusion Sound, DJ Champy and DJ Mario. Admission: $5,000 presold and $6,000 at the gate.
St Ann
Body Splash ‘Ultimate Bikini Beach Party’ at Bay Beach, Ocho Rios from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Music by Hyperactive Sound, ZJ Liquid, DJ Ashile, DJ Nicco, DJ Lollipop, DJ Macky and DJ Fearless. Admission: $1,500 presold, $2,000 at the gate.
Eazzii Access Pon Di Beach featuring Chronic Law at Fantasy Beach, Priory. Music by DJ Marvin, DJ Nicco and Real Man Sound. Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission: $1,500 before 10 p.m. and $2,000 after at the gate.
St James
Solar ‘The All-Inclusive Breakfast Party’ at Tropical Bliss Beach from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. Admission: $5,500 presold, $6,500 at the gate.