Today
Get ready to race: There are 10 days left until the Caribbean Insurers and BVI Motorsports Association’s Soap Box Derby at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College — just enough time to build a soap box racer and enter to win prizes and trophies. Call 340-7879.
Drinks: Origin at Sir Olva Georges Plaza in Road Town serves sushi and offers frequent drink specials.
Golf: Captain Mulligan’s offers miniature golf daily from 11 a.m. Kids under 12 play for $7 weekdays and $8 weekends. Ages 12 and up play for $8 on weekdays and $10 weekends. Call 494-0602.
Friday
Canopy tour: The Original Virgin Canopy Tour is open, offering zipline tours through the trees at special rates. Call 494-9239.
Saturday
Special needs games: The Lions Club of Tortola and Lions and Leos of Virgin Gorda are hosting their 10th annual games for special needs persons from 9 a.m. at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Grounds. Events will include the 50-metre dash, the lime-and-spoon race, the sack race, the three-legged race and more. Call 499-1266.
Natural hair expo: Join natural hair experts and enthusiasts in St. Thomas today and tomorrow for I Am Beautiful Caribbean, a natural hair and health expo at the University of the Virgin Islands Sports and Fitness Centre. Call 340-227-3992.
Happy hour: Head to Da Spot in Baughers Bay for happy hour from 5-7 p.m. There will be specials on drinks and wings.
Sunday
Men’s walk: The Family Resource Centre of St. Thomas/St. John is hosting Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser, encouraging men and boys to take on a two-mile run/walk while wearing women’s shoes. The walk begins at Adelita Cancryn Junior High School. Call 340-776-3966.
Yoga workshop: A two-hour yoga workshop for athletes will be taught at Sensus Health Club from 10 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration is required. Call 494-0300.
English roast: Brandywine Estate Restaurant serves up traditional roast beef with trimmings including gravy, vegetables, horseradish and Yorkshire pudding. Call 495-2301.
Karaoke: The Rock Café on Virgin Gorda hosts karaoke every Sunday from 7 p.m. and offers live music on other nights. Call 495-5482.
Breakfast: Culture Ville, a restaurant near the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, is now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Call 442-7692 or 346-0090.
Brunch: De Loose Mongoose offers brunch and steel pan music from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be live music by Too Smooth Band at 5:30 p.m. Call 495-2303.
Monday
Family night: Its Family Night at Village Cay from 5-8 p.m. There will be specials on wings and pizza. Call 494-2771.
Drinks: It’s Margarita Monday at Myett’s Garden & Grille. Al Broderick will perform at 6 p.m. There will be specials on drinks and $5 quesadillas, nachos, chicken flautas and fish tacos.
Happy hour: Foxy’s in Jost Van Dyke has happy hour every day from 4-6 p.m., with specials on drinks.
Tuesday
Regatta: The Moorings’ 33rd Interline Regatta starts today with a sail to Peter Island and a Greek-mythology-themed party at Oceans 7 Beach Club. Racing and themed beach parties continue through Oct. 23. Call 727-530-5424, ext. 13878.
Slow season: It’s slow season and many establishments are closed for a few weeks. This might be a good time to explore one of the territory’s many beaches, museums, hiking trails or historical sites.
Helicopter: Antilles Helicopter Services is offering rides around the Virgin Islands. Call 499-0545 or 442-7335.
Wednesday
Quiz night: Test your wits at Bamboushay Lounge at 7 p.m. during Quiz Night, with proceeds this month going to the BVI Humane Society.
Grill out: Plum Rose hosts Caribbean Night Buffet from 6 p.m. You have the option of choosing your own fish to be grilled, fried or steamed in foil. Call 494-3033.
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