Camana Bay, Grand Cayman (Monday 3 February 2014): From an Open Water Swim Series for all ages and abilities and a food and wine festival featuring Cayman’s finest restaurants to a special screening of Swan Lake from the Royal Opera House and a traditional tea party in a beautiful garden setting – there is always something happening at Camana Bay!

Special Events

Coastal Cuisine Cooking Class

Award-winning chef Michael Farrell of the new restaurant Beach House treats us to a celebration of flavour. Inspired by our very own Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, you’ll be transported to a paradise of world-class coastal cuisine while learning professional techniques to use in your own kitchen. The cost is CI$65 per person and space is limited. To register, email [email protected].

Tuesday 4 February 6-8pm, Bon Vivant

 

Little Chocolate Loving Valentine Kids’ Cooking Class

Budding chefs will get to work with one of our most loved ingredients as we make delectable chocolate treats to enjoy in class and share with loved ones, just in time for Valentine’s Day. The cost is CI$30 per person and space is limited. To register, email [email protected].

Saturday 8 February 1:30-2:30pm, Bon Vivant

 

Camama Bay Aquatic Club 3rd Annual Open Water Swim Series

Join the Camana Bay Aquatic Club (CBAC) for a three-part series of family-friendly open water events. Open to swimmers of all ages and abilities, it’s a great way to learn a vital life skill, get wet and have fun! Little ones will enjoy a 200m Lollipop Dash, designed for swimmers 10 and under who are new to open water swimming, while more experienced swimmers can take part in the Sea Swim. Not ready to swim but still want to join in the fun? Water Walk participants will walk the full race distance in waist-deep water. Each event, the swim and walk will increase in distance by 200m, starting at a breezy 400m and building up to the final 800m challenge. There will be random prizes and post-race refreshments on Public Beach. Registration is CI$30 for a Series Package (all three races), CI$90 for a Family Package (all three races for two adults and two children) or CI$15 per race. All participants will receive a CBAC swim cap, and those who sign up for the Series or Family Package will each receive an Open Water Swim Series t-shirt. Registration can be made at the event, online at www.caymanactive.com or at The Discovery Centre in Camana Bay. For more information, email [email protected] or call 345.640.2878.

Saturday 8 February (400m), Saturday 8 March (600m) and Saturday 29 March (800m) 2pm, Governor’s Beach

 

Taste of Cayman Food & Wine Festival

One of the largest culinary festivals in the Caribbean, Taste of Cayman gives foodies the opportunity to sample signature creations from over 45 local restaurants as they compete for the coveted “Best Of” awards. There will also be a heavy cake competition, a “mix off” cocktail competition, cooking demonstrations, live music from Swanky Kitchen Band and special guests ABBAMANIA, fireworks and the ever popular photo booth. For more information, visit tasteofcayman.org.

Saturday 8 February 5-11:45pm, The Festival Green

 

Cayman Arts Festival Moonlight & Movies

Cayman Arts Festival and Camana Bay present a special Moonlight & Movies screening of Elmo’s Musical Adventure: Peter and the Wolf (2001, NR). With blankets laid out on the lawn, moviegoers can sit back, relax and enjoy a family-friendly film under the stars. In this Sesame Street adaptation, Elmo and friends retell the familiar fable while introducing children to the orchestra and its instruments.

Sunday 9 February 6pm, The Crescent

 

Moonlight & Movies Valentine’s Edition

During the lead up to Valentine’s Day, Camana Bay presents a special Moonlight & Movies series. Moviegoers can cuddle up on The Crescent and enjoy a family-friendly romantic comedy on a giant screen under the stars. Dine alfresco at one of the Town Centre’s signature restaurants for the best seats in the house or set up a picnic on the lawn with gourmet delights from Bay Market and a bottle of wine from West Indies Wine Company.

Tuesday 11 – Thursday 13 February 7pm, The Crescent

 

Tuesday 11 February 7pm: Shrek (2001, PG) An ogre, in order to regain his swamp, travels along with an annoying donkey in order to bring a princess to a scheming lord, wishing himself King.

Wednesday 12 February 7pm: Yours, Mine and Ours (2005, PG) A widowed Coast Guard Admiral and a widow handbag designer fall in love and marry, much to the dismay of her 10 and his 8 children.

Thursday 13 February 7pm: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002, PG) A young Greek woman falls in love with a non-Greek and struggles to get her family to accept him while she comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity.

 

Swan Lake

Following the success of The Nutcracker, Regal Cinemas and Camana Bay are pleased to present another spellbinding performance from the Royal Opera House just in time for Valentine’s Day. Join us for a limited engagement screening of Swan Lake, one of the most loved ballets of all time. Tickets are available at the box office for CI$14 for adults and CI$10.45 for children 11 and under. All are invited to dress up and enjoy an enchanting evening at the theatre.

Wednesday 12 – Friday 14 February 7pm, Regal Cinemas Camana Bay

 

Let’s Get Saucy Cooking Class

Spice up your Valentine’s Day by transforming a simple dish into something exotic and gourmet with the perfect sauce. Let Chef Keith show you the fundamentals of sauce making. From simple stock and pan sauce to decadent aioli, hollandaise and crème anglaise – there is a perfect sauce for every occasion! The cost is CI$65 per person and space is limited. To register, email [email protected].

Thursday 13 February 6-8pm, Bon Vivant

 

Cars under the Stars

This Valentine’s Day, the Rotaract Club of Grand Cayman is pleased to present Cars under the Stars, a classic drive-in movie experience on The Festival Green at Camana Bay. Cuddle up with someone special and enjoy an intimate screening of the timeless romantic comedy, Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961, NR). Snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase. The cost is $15 per car General Admission or $25 per car VIP, which includes popcorn and candy corn. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Cayman Islands Cancer Society. For more information, email [email protected] or call 345.925.2235.

Friday 14 February 7-10pm, The Festival Green

 

Tea Time in Cayman Tea Party

Join Tea Time in Cayman for a traditional Tea Party. Gather family and friends and enjoy a relaxing morning in a beautiful garden setting as you sample four of Tea Time in Cayman’s loose leaf teas and savour delectable food pairings from Bay Market. Tickets are $30 pre-sale or $40 at the event and attendees will receive a gift bag filled with treats from Tea Time in Cayman, Bay Market and other Camana Bay retailers. For more information and to purchase tickets, email [email protected] or call 345.916.8664.

Saturday 15 February 10am-12pm, Gardenia Court

 

Valentine Vixen Showcase

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Anytime Fitness is pleased to present a Pole Fitness Student Showcase. Be entertained and inspired by Quinn and her Pole Fitness students as they celebrate their progress and display their skills. Then stay for the party to enjoy drinks, nibbles and the chance to win fabulous prizes. The cost is $10 and tickets are available at Anytime Fitness or by contacting Quinn at [email protected].

Saturday 15 February 7pm, Anytime Fitness

 

CARE K9 5K Fun Run and Dog Jog

Dog lovers are invited to show off their pets sporting talent or take a Humane Society Shelter dog for a spin at the 5th Annual CARE K9 5K Fun Run and Dog Jog. The 5km route follows a scenic double loop through Camana Bay’s Town Centre, starting and finishing between 62 Forum Lane and 89 Nexus Way. Sponsored by BritCay and presented by CARE (Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts), the event raises funds for the organisation’s community spay and neuter programmes. Registration is US$25 and includes an event t-shirt, finish line snacks and doggie biscuits, as well as entry into a random prize draw. Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and females, as well as a special grand prize sponsored by Cayman Animal Hospital for fastest male with dog and fastest female with dog. Register online at caymanactive.com or download a registration form and bring it to the CARE registration desk on Saturday 15 February 11am-5pm beneath The Observation Tower.

Sunday 16 January 6:30am Registration 7:30am Start, Nexus Way

 

Slow and Soulful Meat Eater Cooking Class

This meaty course is something to really sink your teeth into as we dig in deep to a world of deliciously rustic fare. Chef Dylan Benoit of Mizu, The Waterfront and now the new Craft Food & Beverage Company will cover a variety of meats such as poultry and game as he demonstrates the techniques you need to know for preparing and cooking these dishes in true slow food style. The cost is CI$75 per person and space is limited. To register, email [email protected].

Tuesday 18 February 6-8pm, Bon Vivant

 

Ortanique Pig Roast

Join Chefs Mike and Santiago as they fire up the Caja China grill and serve up Cuban-inspired treats. Kick off your shoes and enjoy an award-winning Bacardi mojito then join your friends for a family-style dinner under the stars. Cap off the evening by dancing the night away to the sweet sounds of DJ Glenroy. It’s an all-you-can-eat feast with bottomless mojitos, beer, wine and spirits. The cost is CI$95 for adults and CI$30 for kids under 12, gratuities included. Industry staff and groups of 10 or more are encouraged to call for discounts. For reservations, call 345.640.7710.

Saturday 22 February 6:30pm, The Island

 

The Walking Workout

Jump start your everyday fitness routine and support the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens with a Walking Workout from Master Certified and Conditioning Therapist, Dottie Rau. The Walking Workout is a thought-provoking approach to exercise that incorporates walking and upper body strength-building into a gentle, yet effective workout. Walk forwards, backwards and sideways then squat, lunge, twist and jump, as you challenge body balance and coordination. The 40-60 minute Walking Workout is appropriate for all ages and physical conditions. The cost is CI$15. To sign up, visit the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens registration desk on Saturday 15 or Friday 21 February 5-8pm beneath The Observation Tower.

Sunday 23 February 7am, Nexus Way

 

Champagne Soiree Tasting Class

In this class we’ll test your loyalties and try something new! Join us for a deluxe blind Champagne tasting with the “bubbles guru” of West Indies Wine Company, sommelier Josh Wludyka. With tasting cards and Champagne in hand, make a night to remember with friends or a loved one and find out which is truly your favourite bottle of bubbles. The cost is CI$75 per person and space is limited. To register, email [email protected].

Wednesday 26 February 6-7:30pm, Bon Vivant

 

Weekly Rituals

 

Wine 101 Classes

Gain insight into the wonderful world of wine with the help of in house sommelier Josh Wludkya. From varietal and region to country and process, Josh covers a different topic every Monday and recommends new wines to sample.

Mondays 6-7pm, West Indies Wine Company

 

Mojito Monday

Mondays don’t have to be a drag with $5 Mojitos! Ortanique offers Mojito Madness all day 11:30am to 10:30pm as well as $5 Breadfruit Fish Tacos from 11:30am-7pm.

Mondays 11:30am-10:30pm, Ortanique

 

Indian Tuesdays at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

Every Tuesday savour the flavours of the spice land as Chef Tony delights with a weekly-changing prix fixe three course Indian dinner menu served family-style. The cost is CI$35 per person. For reservations, call 345.640.6433 or email [email protected].

Tuesdays 5:30-10pm, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

 

Imagination Playground

A fun, interactive concept in play, kids can build, dream and explore a new world every week while cooling off in the Town Centre’s dancing fountains. Made up of giant foam blocks in all shapes and sizes, little ones love making objects, like animals, rocket ships and robots; building imaginary places like houses, islands and cities; inventing new games and dramatic scenarios; or simply making new friends. Free for all to enjoy, Imagination Playground is on The Crescent every Wednesday and Saturday.

Wednesdays and Saturdays 10am-8pm, The Crescent

 

Story Time

Books & Books invites infants, toddlers and their parents to join them at Regal Cinemas Camana Bay every Wednesday at 10:30am to read exciting new books and sing along to beloved children’s songs.

Wednesdays 10:30am, Regal Cinemas Camana Bay

 

Weekly Farmers’ Market

Real Food, Real Farmers, Real Community! Get a real taste of Cayman every Wednesday when vendors from across the island sell fresh produce, hot food, handmade crafts and more at Camana Bay. Enjoy the satisfaction of buying fresh and supporting local merchants. Find the farmers on the northern end of Market Street across from Anytime Fitness and Jessie’s Juice Bar.

Wednesdays 12-5pm, North Market Street

 

Open Canvas

Every Wednesday, Open Canvas provides a public venue for local artists to display their talents and work on their latest creations. Art enthusiasts can join the gathering and watch paintings come to life one brushstroke at a time. Painters, contact [email protected] to reserve an easel and please bring your own art supplies. For more information, call 345.946.6633.

Wednesdays 7pm, KARoo

 

Story & Craft Time

Every Saturday at 10:30am, young readers and their parents can join the storytellers at Books & Books for exciting new tales and crafts that inspire imagination and creativity.

Saturdays 10:30am, Books & Books

 

Lifestyle Brunch

Join Abacus every Saturday 11am-3pm for a refreshing Lifestyle Brunch – the perfect way to start a wonderful weekend! Enjoy signature breakfast creations like eggs benedict, Belgium waffles and create-your-own omelettes. To make a reservation, call 345.623.8282.

Saturdays 11am-3pm, Abacus

 

Genuine Brunch

Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink’s diverse a la carte brunch menu features a variety of small plates perfect for sharing. The chefs use local, sustainable ingredients from the island’s farms to infuse Caribbean flavour into dishes that are fresh, simple and pure. Enjoy freshly-squeezed juices, homemade sodas, all-you-care-to-drink sparkling for CI$19, classic cocktails and more. For reservations, call 345.640.6433.

Sundays 11am-3pm, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

 

Barefoot BBQ

Join KARoo every Sunday for an all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet. Savour a tasty selection of fresh off the grill favourites plus all the usual BBQ fixings for CI$25 per person. Children 12 and under eat for only CI$12. Enjoy 20% off all drinks and “all-you-can-bubble” for CI$19. Coming by boat? Show your boat key and get one bottle of bubbles on the house! For more information, call 345.946.6633.

Sundays 11am-3pm, KARoo

 

Sushi Sundays

On Sundays, head East and choose from an Authentic Pan Asian menu designed for sharing. Try whole Chinese Peking duck, weekly-changing Cantonese dim sum selections or chefs’ creation sushi rolls and Nigiri platters, in addition to the regular a la carte menu. And because it’s the weekend, why not sample one of 10 barrel-aged sakes or the restaurant’s famous black salt-rimmed margarita.

Sundays 11am-11pm, Mizu

 

Caribbean Sunday Funday

Join Ortanique for an all-day Caribbean Sunday Funday! From 12-4pm indulge in a Caribbean style buffet brunch with a live action ceviche station and eggs made to order. The cost is CI$30 per guest or CI$45 with endless bubbles. Dinner guests can choose from a tempting selection of Caribbean inspired a la carte specials from 4:30-9:30pm. For reservations, call 345.640.7710.

Sundays 12-4pm Brunch and 4:30-9:30pm Dinner, Ortanique

 

BYOB: Bring Your Own Brunch

Every Sunday, BYOB: Bring Your Own Brunch to West Indies Wine Company! Bring your own nibbles, sit back and relax on the covered patio on The Paseo and find the perfect pairing from a choice of 80 different wines, 12 select brews and six bubbles – all available by the glass! Enjoy Happy Hour prices all day long, including 20% off taste, half and full glasses, as well as daily beer specials.

Sundays 1-9pm, West Indies Wine Company

 

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