20 Nov – 12 Dec:
Little Shop of Horrors at the Prospect Playhouse: Visit caymandrama.org.ky for more information.

30 November:
Gimistory: at Public Beach in West Bay, from 7pm. Free entertainment and refreshments.

1 December:
Gimistory: at Public Beach in East End, from 7pm. Free entertainment and refreshments.

2 December:
Ride with the Pros: A unique opportunity to ride with 30 of the world’s top professional cyclists. The event starts at 9am from the Reef Resort in East End. The entry fee is $30 for the ride only, or $100 including a limited edition, autographed cycling shirt. For more information go to caymancycling.com

Evening with the Pros at Abacus in Camana Bay: Meet some of the world’s top professional cyclists, including World Champion Thor Hushovd and Commonwealth Games gold medallist David Millar. Evening includes food provided by Abacus and drinks courtesy of Piedra Wines and Caybrew, as well as a charity auction of cycling memorabilia to benefit the Cayman Islands Cancer Society. The auction will include three Garmin-Transitions team bikes, raced by members of the team during the 2010 season. For more information, visit caymancycling.com.

Gimistory: at Captain Ned Miller’s yard in North Side, from 7pm. Free entertainment and refreshments.

Gimistory: at National Trust House in Little Cayman and Cayman Brac Heritage House, from 7pm. Free entertainment and refreshments.

Zombie Driftwood premiere: Hollywood Theater, Camana Bay at 7.30pm

3 December:
Gimistory: at Mission House in Bodden Town, from 7pm. Free entertainment and refreshments.

4 December:
Barnes Dance Academy: will hold its Christmas Parade at Camana Bay, along with the Cayman Hospice Light up my Life.

Gimistory: at Smith Cove in George Town, from 7pm. Free entertainment and refreshments.

Tree Lighting at Governors Square: from 4pm to 6.30pm, with Santa, a professional photographer and entertainment.

5 December
Kittiwake Sinking: For more information go to kittiwakecayman.com

Cayman Islands Marathon: The Cayman Islands Marathon, Half-Marathon and 4-Person Relay all begin at 5am. The Kids Fun Run begins at 10:30am. The Marathon course is a loop course, with marathon runners completing two loops. Walkers are welcome to walk the half marathon as the course will be open for six hours. For more information go to caymanislandsmarathon.com

Teddy Bear Tea: at The Ritz-Carlton, 12pm and 2pm. Indulge in tiny sandwiches and a tower of sweets before succumbing to the magic of Santa and his friends around the giant gingerbread house. Adults will enjoy a selection of classic and herbal teas, freshly baked scones, finger sandwiches and tempting pastries accompanied by holiday melodies. Adults $48, Children $35.

7 December:
27 Days of Christmas: with Cayman 27 hosting a live broadcast from Camana Bay. The event will feature fashion shows as well as special activities.

8 December:
Evening Market: at Camana Bay with Christmas steel pan music as well as Christmas crafts for the kids and photos with Santa.

11 December
Jingle Bell 5k/10k Walk/Run: The run starts from Tiki Beach at 7am, with registration from 6am to 6.45am. For more information call the Jingle Bell hotline on 949-0366. All proceeds to benefit the women and children who access the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre.

Parade of Lights: at Camana Bay, with beautifully decorated boats gracefully gliding through the harbour in a riot of colourful lights. The evening will also feature Christmas carols as well as food and crafts on the Crescent.

12 December:
Teddy Bear Tea: at The Ritz-Carlton, 12pm and 2pm. Indulge in tiny sandwiches and a tower of sweets before succumbing to the magic of Santa and his friends around the giant gingerbread house. Adults will enjoy a selection of classic and herbal teas, freshly baked scones, finger sandwiches and tempting pastries accompanied by holiday melodies. Adults $48, Children $35.

17 December:
Luna del Mar at Kaibo: Alternative full moon celebration, with dining on the beach, a la carte menu, lantern displays live DJ and free docking at the marina. For more information visit kaibo.ky.

Glory Days at The Wharf: Best of the 70s and 80s from pop to classic rock with DJ Ben from Spin 94.9FM, starting at 9.30pm.

18 December:
Teddy Bear Tea: at The Ritz-Carlton, 12pm and 2pm. Indulge in tiny sandwiches and a tower of sweets before succumbing to the magic of Santa and his friends around the giant gingerbread house. Adults will enjoy a selection of classic and herbal teas, freshly baked scones, finger sandwiches and tempting pastries accompanied by holiday melodies. Adults $48, Children $35.

19 December:
Teddy Bear Tea: at The Ritz-Carlton, 12pm and 2pm. Indulge in tiny sandwiches and a tower of sweets before succumbing to the magic of Santa and his friends around the giant gingerbread house. Adults will enjoy a selection of classic and herbal teas, freshly baked scones, finger sandwiches and tempting pastries accompanied by holiday melodies. Adults $48, Children $35.

20 December:
Moonlight and Movies: in Gardenia Court at Camana Bay, with special Christmas movies.

21 December:
Moonlight and Movies: in Gardenia Court at Camana Bay, with special Christmas movies.

22 December:
Moonlight and Movies: in Gardenia Court at Camana Bay, with special Christmas movies.

Teddy Bear Tea: at The Ritz-Carlton, 12pm and 2pm. Indulge in tiny sandwiches and a tower of sweets before succumbing to the magic of Santa and his friends around the giant gingerbread house. Adults will enjoy a selection of classic and herbal teas, freshly baked scones, finger sandwiches and tempting pastries accompanied by holiday melodies. Adults $48, Children $35.

23 December:
Moonlight and Movies: in Gardenia Court at Camana Bay, with special Christmas movies.

Teddy Bear Tea: at The Ritz-Carlton, 12pm and 2pm. Indulge in tiny sandwiches and a tower of sweets before succumbing to the magic of Santa and his friends around the giant gingerbread house. Adults will enjoy a selection of classic and herbal teas, freshly baked scones, finger sandwiches and tempting pastries accompanied by holiday melodies. Adults $48, Children $35.

24 December:
Teddy Bear Tea: at The Ritz-Carlton, 12pm and 2pm. Indulge in tiny sandwiches and a tower of sweets before succumbing to the magic of Santa and his friends around the giant gingerbread house. Adults will enjoy a selection of classic and herbal teas, freshly baked scones, finger sandwiches and tempting pastries accompanied by holiday melodies. Adults $48, Children $35.

25 December:
Christmas Tattinger Champagne Brunch: at 7 Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, 11am-3pm. Celebrate the holiday with a lavish Christmas Brunch accompanied by endless Taittinger Champagne. Adults $120 with Champagne, $90 without Champagne. Children (under 12 years) CI $45.

Christmas Family Brunch: in the Cayman Islands Royal Ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton, 11am-3pm. A grand holiday feast for the entire family with mingling Christmas tradition, Caribbean spice and every sugarplum you envisioned the eve before, featuring Moet&Chandon Champagne. Adults $120 with Champagne, $90 without Champagne. Children (under 12 years) CI $45.

26 December:
Dashing through the Sand beach run: Be part of one of the classic running events for a short run/walk down Seven Mile Beach. The event starts from the beach behind Grand Cayman Beach Suites at 7.30am, with registration from 6.30am.

31 December:
Ritz-Carlton: Cayman Nautica New Year’s Eve on Seven Mile Beach, form 7pm. Ring in 2011 with the sound of waves crashing in the distance at a New Year’s Eve Dinner and Beach Party under the stars. Cayman Nautica invites guests to revel in the seafaring nature f the Cayman Islands as they dine on a fusion of delicacies courtesy of the chefs at The Ritz-Carlton, while live musicians and a DJ takes you through to the New Year. Adults $250, Children (under 12) $75, including dinner, Champagne toast and entertainment.

Reef Resort: New Year’s Eve bash, with kids club from 6pm until after midnight with dinner, games, ‘mocktails’ and fun, tickets $50. For adults, Barefoot and Sea N B will be performing, plus food, cocktails, dancing and fireworks.

Macabuca: Great buffet with optional bottomless bubbles, dining under the start and music, $65 without bubbles or $90 with, including gratuity. Fireworks at midnight off the Ironshore.

Calico Jacks – BLT NYE: (black tie/lingerie/toga) with an incredible line up including a DJ coming down from New York, DJ Billy Corduroy and DJ Alexi playing the VIP tent.

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