Events

Culture Bearer Majestik Freedom invites the community to free Bamboula dance classes Saturday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the University of the Virgin Islands St. Croix campus. Freedom’s work centers on the preservation of Virgin Islands traditions through dance, music, and education.

A series of Bamboula classes will be offered on St. John and St. Thomas this spring, led by Majestik Freedom with guest teacher Raven Phillips. The classes are open to all ages and skill levels. 

Gamers Haven will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game on Friday with a five-hour, screen-free “Learn-to-Play” event designed to introduce new players and reconnect longtime fans with the tabletop classic.

Mango Tango Art Gallery will open "Made From Scratch Sequel," a continuation of W.B. Thompson’s recent exhibition, with a reception from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday on St. Thomas.

The Rotary Club of St. Thomas will debut its first-ever Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday, Feb. 7, transforming downtown St. Thomas into a New Orleans-inspired celebration that blends music, cuisine, and community giving.

The Virgin Islands Deaf & Hard of Hearing Advocates invite the community to Celebrating Deaf Awareness, an afternoon honoring Deaf culture on Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the University of the Virgin Islands 13D Research and Innovation Center on the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas. 

The St. Croix Foundation’s annual fundraiser “Wine in the Warehouse” is set for Friday, Dec. 5, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bohlke International Aviation Hangar and features Food Network celebrity chef Eric Adjepong.

This Sunday, Hotel 1829 will host a special brunch in support of My Brother’s Workshop, a nonprofit that has been changing lives in the Virgin Islands since 2007. Guests will enjoy the hotel’s signature Sunday brunch while contributing to an organization that provides hope, healing, and purpose to at-risk youth across the territory.

At the end of September, kallaloo lovers will be able to eat their fill at the third annual “Kallaloo Festival” on St. Thomas, where some of the best kallaloo can be found.

The Virgin Islands Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities is continuing its commitment to supporting families and professionals with a new training series, "Inside the IEP: A Comprehensive Guide for Educators and Parents," scheduled for Sept. 9 and 11. 

The Wealth Collective, founded by visionary Kyle Sexius, invites the community to participate in “The Villa Wealth Lab,” a one-day mastermind and mixer designed to equip Virgin Islanders with the tools, strategies, and connections needed to turn ideas into income.

The Make It Happen Foundation will host its inaugural T-Off-4 Tuition Golf Benefit, a two-day fundraising event to support Virgin Islands high school students pursuing higher education and vocational certifications.

St. Croix Ballroom & Latin is alive and well and continues operating as a full-time dance studio in the courtyard at 55 Company Street in downtown Christiansted. 

Pets With Wings, a nonprofit animal transport organization, is inviting the public to attend its Life Saving Brunch at Hotel 1829 this Sunday. This special fundraiser will support the organization's ongoing mission to relocate adoptable animals from the Virgin Islands to no-kill shelters, rescue partners, and loving homes on the U.S. mainland.

The  St. John Police Department and the Community Integration Team are presenting a Bicycle Safety Rodeo for youngsters on Saturday, July 26.

The Emancipation Day Coalition invites the community to the annual Emancipation Day observance Thursday, at the Emancipation Garden on St. Thomas. A free community-organized event, scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. and end at 4 p.m., attendees can expect informative remarks, poetry, songs, live steelpan music, DJ music, Bamboula dancers and drummers, crafts, food on sale, and much more.

After successful launches on St. Croix and St. Thomas in January 2025, St. Croix-born fashion designer Wayne James will debut his three new fragrances — Freedom, Rebellion, and Celebration — at Bamboula St. John, in time for July 3, Emancipation Day.

On Sunday, the Agriculture Fairgrounds on St. Croix will come alive with the sights, sounds, and flavors of the third annual Virgin Islands Pate Festival, presented by SMT Enterprise and Laced Legacy.

More than 1,800 communities — including St. John and St. Thomas — are rallying this Flag Day, June 14, to protest the Trump administration’s attacks on civil rights, cuts to essential services, and the use of federal troops against peaceful protesters.

A popular St. John athletic event is set to splash down Sunday morning along the island’s north shore. Organizers say registration for Joe Kessler’s Beach to Beach Power Swim was closed off weeks in advance, with sign-ups from local athletes and visitors who scheduled their vacation around Memorial Day weekend.