WEEKEND HAPPENINGS

TODAY

Ribbiz Ocean Lounge to officially reopen

After a battering from Hurricane Beryl, the proprietors of Ribbiz Ocean Lounge, located on the waterfront in downtown Kingston, disclosed that extensive repairs have been undertaken and the facility is now back open to welcome guests. It was confirmed that most of the windows had to be replaced and the exterior deck had to be rebuilt, however, the owners are happy to report that the lounge will officially reopen today (Friday) with a block party. “We know how customers look forward to dining on the waterfront especially now being summer, lots of families spend time there and the onus fell on us, as owners of the Ribbiz brand to continue to deliver an exceptional experience for them,” said Brian ‘Ribbi’ Chung, co-director Ribbiz. The reopening block party features the immortal Stone Love. The event kicks off at 9 p.m. and admission is free. Food and drink will be on sale.

SATURDAY

Book Fairy Festival

The three-day immersive, family-friendly event, designed to inspire a love for reading and wellness among children and adults alike, continues at The Summit in St Andrew. Shanique Sinclair, also known as ‘Shanz the Book Fairy’, is the founder and curator of the festival, which ends on Sunday, July 28.

SUNDAY

Fashion Ova Style at Artwalk

Bringing unmatched fashion and flair to the streets of downtown Kingston under the theme ‘Fashion Ova Style’ is the artistic collaboration between Saint International Models and Kingston Creative on Sunday, July 28. The festivities will commence with a “Discover Downtown” tour departing from the Artwalk Festival at Church Street. The Artwalk promises bus tours, artisanal works at the Artisan Village, Saint International Runway show, crochet classes, competitive domino matches, paint and sip sessions, and a high-energy live performance by Kalyra and Blaze Shell Shell to conclude the event. Fashion Ova Style is set to launch the Faces of Summer Model Search, with Saint Chief Executive Officer Deiwght Peters leading the search for the next top face of Saint. Aspiring models are invited to attend the Artwalk Festival at the F&B Downtown Parking Lot on Water Lane, dressed in blue jeans and a white T-shirt. Participants will be evaluated and trained by top models. Entry into the model search is free, and winners will receive contracts with Saint International and the opportunity to participate in a fashion show alongside professional Saint models.