Tuesday and Thursday evenings come to life with live music at Bar Crudo, a popular hangout that is part of Guy Harvey’s Island Grill. From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday in May, Cayman residents and tourists enjoy the sounds of DJ Cardiac. Happy Hour drink specials get revelers in the mood from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Bar Crudo overlooks the picturesque George Town harbor and offers authentic Caribbean cuisine. The decor features artwork from bar and grill owner, and marine wildlife artist, Dr. Guy Harvey’s private and exclusive collection. Dr. Guy Harvey’s head chef, Indika, is a 2-time Chef of the Year award winner and his passion for cooking shows in the unique and tantalizing menu offerings visitors will get to sample.

Guy Harvey’s Island Grill

All dishes on Guy Harvey’s menu reflect his dedication to conservation projects and ingredients are carefully selected to improve long-term ocean stock. Also at Guy Harvey’s, Stogies Cigar Lounge adds an additional ambiance to enjoy on the harbourfront. Stogies features a relaxing environment where guests linger with Cuban cigars and savor beverages from a selection that includes more than 100 exclusive rums, whiskies and fine cognacs.

About Dr. Guy Harvey

Dr. Guy Harvey has a unique combination of skills and experience, including being a scientist, artist, angler, diver, explorer, conservationist and restaurant/bar owner. He fiercely devotes his life to his love of the sea and his family. His passion for the wonder and beauty of the underwater world drives him to be a leading advocate for the environment and a respected conservationist.

Spend your next Tuesday or Thursday evening, or both nights, in the Cayman Islands at Bar Crudo, Guy Harvey’s Island Grill and Stogies Cigar Lounge. Let the sounds of live music fill your soul and enjoy getting loose to the island beats. Have fun gathering with a diverse crowd that comes together in true island spirit. These weekly events are some of the most special in the Caribbean, and they’re all easily accessible activities from South Bay Beach Club.

Bar Crudo – Guy Harvey’s Island Grill – Stogies Cigar Lounge | 55 South Church Street, George Town, Grand Cayman | 345.946.9000

Take part in the explosion of music, color and people at the Batabano Cayman Carnival, an annual event in the Cayman Islands that takes place every year during the first week of May. The Batabano Cayman Carnival is a festival that fills the streets of George Town with floats, steel pan bands and thousands of residents and tourists dressed up in flamboyant costumes. There are bouncy castles and face painting for kids, a teen jam, food booths, a song competition and a T-shirt contest to enjoy, among other activities for the entire family.

This event gets its name, Batabano, from Cayman’s turtling heritage and the tracks the turtles leave behind as they come onto the beach to nest. This year’s Batabano Cayman Carnival begins on May 5th and offers a full weekend of vibrant island culture. Enjoy an atmosphere of togetherness at an event that has welcomed all for the past 35 years.

Batabano Cayman Carnival Highlights

Entertainment and merriment last for more than a week straight at this carnival that offers visitors incredible views of Seven Mile Beach. The Batabano Cayman Carnival is considered the premier boutique carnival of the Caribbean. Everyone who attends feels part of the experience and is welcomed to dress in colorful costumes to show their island spirit. Celebrate Cayman by learning the history of the carnival while you’re at the event and participating in the pageantry of it all. Dance, sing, attend the parades (one of which takes place the week before the carnival begins) and revel in good company.

The costumes worn at the carnival reflect the diverse, colorful and vibrant landscapes, cultures and heritages of the people of Cayman. The music is the lifeblood of our island. Everything about the Batabano Cayman Carnival offers a distinct flavor of the Caribbean, in particular the Cayman Islands. We have more than 100 nationalities to celebrate in the Cayman Islands, and this carnival is a symbol of our melting pot.

Batabano Cayman Carnival History

The Rotary Club of Grand Cayman put the first Batabano Cayman Carnival together back in 1983. Since then, the event has become our island’s national carnival and it’s still run by an entire team of volunteers. The carnival board finds fun and unique ways to grow the carnival each year.

To learn more about the schedule for the Batabano Cayman Carnival and to purchase tickets, visit CaymanCarnival.com.

Throughout May, Cayman residents and visitors have the opportunity to dance to Latin rhythms and listen to live music at The Wharf, one of the top oceanside restaurants on Grand Cayman, the perfect place to spend an evening on Seven Mile Beach.

Spend Tuesday Salsa Nights taking free lessons from 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and moving to the beats of a live DJ who plays until 12:45 a.m. The music begins at 9 p.m., so come early, get your dancing shoes on and fuel up with a pre-Salsa dinner (reservations required).

Saturdays evenings at The Wharf are for listing to Barefoot Man with Sea N’B. Grab a drink and swing to sweet sounds as you soak up the island life. Music starts playing at 8 a.m. and winds down at 11 p.m.

About The Wharf

The Wharf on Grand Cayman is in its 30th year as one of the most highly regarded restaurants on the island. It offers an exceptional dining experience right on the beach, allowing guests to look out over the stunning Caribbean Sea from the starting point of Seven Mile Beach.

Relax and groove in an unsurpassed setting at the Wharf, a restaurant featuring an award-winning, climate-controlled wine cellar that houses more than 300 bottles and vintages. Sip the perfect cocktail and discover happy hour specials at The Wharf, a charming seaside bar that offers an ideal vantage point for indulging in sensational Cayman Islands sunsets.

Happy Hour Fridays at the Wharf run from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. and offer hors d’oeuvres at special prices. The last Friday of every month is Boogie Nights at The Wharf. This popular event is a local favorite, so find some bell bottoms on our island and show up to hear the DJ spin some spectacular 70s and 80s singles. Also, watch the legendary tarpon (fish) feedings every night at 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. The Wharf on Grand Cayman is a venue that offers something for everyone.

Looking to hold a special gathering on Grand Cayman? Consider a party, wedding, meeting or other event at The Wharf, and enjoy dynamic catering in a fantastic seaside setting. The Wharf offers a full and eclectic menu for lunch, dinner, happy hour and drinks.

On Saturday, April 21, Culture at the Cinema presents Hamlet at Regal Cinema in Camana Bay. Part of a monthly series that is a favorite on Grand Cayman, this event is a filmed, live presentation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet that will run on a movie screen.

Culture at the Cinema brings internationally renowned stage shows to the Cayman Islands with theater and ballet productions that are recorded around the world and then show to audiences at Regal Cinema. These shows give residents and visitors a chance to experience the theater within a beloved, local and intimate setting. A full bar, family friendly drinks, menu and snack offerings accompanies each theatrical production screening.

The April 2018, the Culture at the Cinema showing of Hamlet begins at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. In the National Theatre Live performance that originally ran in 2015, Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s The Imitation Game, Sherlock) assumed the title role. This version of Hamlet has been viewed by more than 700,000 people around the world and it returns to cinemas this year to reach an even broader audience.

As a country prepares for war and arms itself, a family destroys itself. Hamlet is forced to avenge his father’s death, but the task he must complete paralyzes him. The impossibility of his predicament swells rage inside that threatens his sanity and his country’s security. Lyndsey Turner (Chimerica, Posh) directed this production of Hamlet and Sonia Friedman Productions produced it.

Tickets to see Hamlet at Regal Cinemas are CI$40 for adults (includes a free glass of champagne). Due to licensing restrictions, Saturday events at Regal Cinema are 18+ only. Bring a date or come along to see a heralded performance in a luxurious seat. Culture at the Cinema is a relaxing and enjoyable way to spend an evening in the Cayman Islands.

Additional Culture at the Cinema Screening at Regal Cinema:

May 19th, 2018 – Julius Caesar (Doors open at 7 p.m., 8 p.m. start time)

Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare – Broadcasted live from London, Culture at the Cinema presents Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare, at Regal Cinema. This version of a world-famous theatrical production stars Ben Whishaw (Hamlet, Skyfall, The Danish Girl) and Michelle Fairley as Brutus and Cassius. David Morrissey (The Walking Dead, The Missing, Hangman) is Mark Antony and David Calder (The Hatton Garden Job, The Lost City of Z) is Caesar.

Stop by the Farmers & Artisans Market in Camana Bay every Wednesday and pick up fresh-picked produce, homemade artisanal foods, local handicrafts and more. This weekly farmers and artisans market is a showcase for delightful things grown and made on Grand Cayman.

Each week, Camana Bay’s shopkeepers and restaurant owners join roughly 40 growers and specialty products purveyors. The offerings at this celebration of local culture and goods includes seasonal fruits and vegetables, gifts, gourmet foods, skincare, jewelry, flowers, teas and coffees, seasonings, jams and more.

The Camana Bay Farmers & Artisans Market opens at 3 p.m. and features live entertainment throughout the course of the event. Musicians and artists come to provide their talents in real-time, demonstrating the creative spirit of the people of Grand Cayman. Enjoy watching crafters and artists show off their skills in weaving, conch blowing, rope making and more.

About Camana Bay

Beautiful Camana Bay is the setting for our community’s weekly Farmers and Artisans Market. Camana Bay is a lively waterfront gathering place where children play in fountains, families linger on lawns and everyone relishes in leisurely island life.

This master-planned community features 675 acres from sea to sound, with many spots to relax, explore and be inspired. Camana Bay is a mixed-use community that promotes walking, connecting and living sustainably in diversity.

Visit Camana Bay and enjoy its thoughtful and beautiful design. This area on Grand Cayman is a favorite with residents and tourists alike, and it features many other events throughout the week along with annual events for major holidays.

Getting to Camana Bay

On Foot

You can get to Camana Bay easily from the strip on Seven Mile Beach. Just follow the footpath signs set all along West Bay Road. They’ll guide you up onto The Rise, which is a pedestrian walkway, and over to The Paseo in Camana Bay’s Town Centre.

By Car

It’s easy to get to Camana Bay by car from West Bay and George Town.

By Boat

Anyone taking their own boat to Camana Bay can reach the community by plugging in the following coordinates, which direct water travelers to the main channel entrance:

Latitude: 19.323510 Longitude: -81.367715
Coordinates for the Camana Bay Harbour:
Latitude: 19.321573 Longitude: -81.376449