Bird Walk The first Saturday in every month at 8:00 a.m. Rand Nature Centre Grand Bahama Island (242) 352-5438 Birdwatching enthusiasts can enjoy a walk through this bird sanctuary.

Central Bank Art Exhibition Each month, during January - April Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m, Mon. - Fri. Central Bank Gallery Trinity Place & Frederick Street Downtown Nassau (242) 327-7562 view varied artwork displayed by different Bahamian artists

Native "King & Knights" Show Nassau Beach Hotel, Cable Beach Show Times: Tue.-Sat.: 8:30 p.m. (& 10:30 p.m. depending upon attendance) Sun. & Mon.: 8:30 p.m. show only (242) 327-5321 For exciting indigenous entertainment in Nassau, visit our native King & Knights Show, offering fire-dancing and limbo-dancing.

New Year's Day Junkanoo Parade January 1 On Bay Street, downtown Nassau starting at 1:00 a.m. (242) 394-0445 Junkanoo, a kaleidoscope of sound and spectacle (a bit of Mardi Gras, Mummer's Parade and ancient African tribal ritual) takes place. Prize-giving is at 8:00 a.m. The parade is a repeat of the Boxing Day Parade, held December 26 past. On this occasion, costumes and themes are different from Boxing Day.

Annual New Year's Sailing Regatta January 1-2 Montagu Bay (242) 394-0445 Thirty to 40 locally built sailing sloops, ranging from 17' to 28', converge off Montagu Bay in a battle for championship. A continuation from the Christmas Regatta held December 25 & 26, 1997. Organised by the Bahamas Boat Owners Association. A spectator boat is available for a close-up view of races.

The Polar Bear Swim January 1, from 12:30 p.m Beach behind Rock ‘N’ Roll Cafe Cable Beach (242) 322-6504 Each New Year’s, a fun time, with beach party and a customary (snowbirds) swim in the sea amongst giant ice cubes (Brrrr!).

Dundas Repertory Season January 26 - May 30 (242) 393-3728 Plays, executed by Bahamian artists, are held at the Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts, Mackey Street, Nassau.

Spring Breack Season February 28 - April 10 (242) 322-7500, ext. 4350 A season of festivities for vacationing college and high school students. Exciting beach parties, sports meets and musical entertainment are some of the highlights of a packed Spring Break calendar. For further details, contact the Social Hostess or front desk of your hotel. Activities are also arranged on Grand Bahama Island and the other major Islands Of The Bahamas.

Cricket Season March - November Haynes Oval West Bay Street (242) 325-6396 or (242) 326-4720 (evening) Cricket matches are played every Sat. & Sun. during Cricket Season at Nassau. Games begin at 12:00 Noon.

Rugby Season end of September - end of April (242) 328-7888 or (242) 326-8000 Winton Rugby Field off Prince Charles Drive, Nassau Rugby matches are played during the Rugby Season. Don't miss out on a game loved by the Bahamians.

Boxing Day December 27 (Official date is December 26) A public holiday. The day is a traditional English holiday started centuries ago when leftover Christmas goodies were boxed by nobility and landlords and given to servants and tenants.