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Trinidad doubles 😋

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Saheena Trini Street Food

[brookston]

Holidays 6.19

Holidays

Artigas Day (Uruguay)

Baseball Day

Beggar's Banquets (Brazil)

Butterfly Day

Constitution Day (Seychelles)

Day of the Independent Hungary

Día del Nunca Más (a.k.a. Never Again Day; Argentina)

Emancipation Day (Texas)

Feast of Forest (Palawan)

Festival of the Coming Ice Age

Garfield the Cat Day

International Box Day

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict (UN)

International Fathers Mental Health Day

Juneteenth (US)

Labour Day (Trinidad and Tobago)

Laguna Day (Philippines)

Mass Market Paperback Book Day

Midsummer’s Eve (a.k.a. Midsommarafton; Aland, Finland, Sweden)

Midsummer’s Eve [Day before Summer Solstice]

National Ding Free Day (Canada)

National FreeBSD Day

National Heroes’ Day (Bermuda)

National Pets in Film Day

National Reading Day (India)

National Watch Day

Never Again Day (Uruguay)

New Church Day (Swedenborgian)

Pediatric Headache Awareness Day

Red Soda Celebration

Rye Day (French Republic)

Spooky Stories Appreciation Night

Surigao del Norte Day (Philippines)

Surigao del Sur Day (Philippines)

Svalbard Global Seed Vault Day

"War Is Hell" Day

World Albatross Day

World Sauntering Day

World Sickle Cell Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Eat An Oreo Day

National Dine Out Day

National Martini Day (a.k.a. Dry Martini Day)

Real Food Day

3rd Monday in June

National Tour Guides Day [3rd Monday]

Organic Act Day (US Virgin Islands) [3rd Monday]

Ride to Work Day (Motorcycles) [3rd Monday]

Rusalka’s Week begins (Honoring Divinity of Rivers; Asatru/Slavic Pagan) [3rd Monday]

Take Your Cat to Work Day [Monday of 3rd Full Week]

Independence Days

Mondero (Declared; 2010) [unrecognized]

Thebes (Declared; 2019) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

Asatru Alliance Founding Day (Asatru)

Boniface of Querfurt (Christian; Saint)

Cornelius Krieghoff (Artology)

Deodatus (a.k.a. Didier or Die) of Nevers (or of Jointures) (Christian; Saint)

Feralia: Day of Purification (Pagan)

Festival for Minerva (Ancient Rome)

Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes (Artology)

Gervasius and Protasius (Catholic Church; Martyrs)

Hildegrim of Châlons (Christian; Saint)

Jude (Christian; Saint)

Juliana Falconieri (Christian; Saint)

Martini Day (Pastafarian)

Pelayo (Positivist; Saint)

Princess Gwendolynda (Muppetism)

Robert Heinlein Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Romuald (Christian; Saint)

Ursicinus of Ravenna (Christian; Saint)

Zosimus (Christian; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]

Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 28 of 60)

Premieres

American Gods, by Neil Gaiman (Novel; 2001)

Batman Returns (Film; 1992)

The Brave Little Toaster (Animated Film; 1987)

Bukowski (Film; 2013)

The Cannonball Run (Film; 1981)

Dancing in the Street, recorded by Martha and the Vandellas (Song; 1964)

Devil May Hare (WB LT Cartoon; 1954)

Dream for an Insomniac (Film; 1998)

The Enigma Variations, by Edward Elgar (Orchestral Piece; 1899) 

For Your Eyes Only, by Sheena Easton (Song; 1981)

Garfield (Comic Strip; 1978)

The Gospel According to the Son, by Norman Mailer (Novel; 1997)

Hatari! (Film; 1962)

How to Save Your Own Life, by Erica Jong (Novel; 1977)

The Idler Wheel…, by Fiona Apple (Album; 2012)

I’m a Honky Tonk Girl, recorded by Loretta Lynn (Song; 1960)

Inside Out (Animated Pixar Film; 2015)

Jason and the Argonauts (Film; 1963)

The Last of Us Part II (Video Game; 2020)

Mulan (Animated Disney Film; 1998)

The Music Man (Film; 1962)

Porky’s Building (WB LT Cartoon; 1937)

The Proposal (Film; 2009)

Purple Haze, by Jimi Hendrix (US Song; 1967)

Ramblin’ Rose, recorded by Nat King Cole (Song; 1962)

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (UK Musical Play; 1973)

Rough and Rowdy Ways, by Bob Dylan (Album; 2020)

Roxanne (Film; 1987)

Streamlined Greta Green (WB MM Cartoon; 1937)

Superman II (Film; 1981)

Tim McGraw, by Taylor Swift (Song; 2006)

X-Files: Fight the Future (Film; 1998)

Today’s Name Days

Juliana, Romuald (Austria)

Božidar, Julijana, Romuald (Croatia)

Leoš (Czech Republic)

Gervasius (Denmark)

Sigrid, Siiri, Siivi (Estonia)

Siiri (Finland)

Gervais, Romuald (France)

Juliana, Romuald (Germany)

Paisios, Zosimos (Greece)

Gyárfás (Hungary)

Gervasio, Protasio, Romualdo (Italy)

Nils, Vaironis, Viktors (Latvia)

Dovilas, Dovilė, Ramunė (Lithuania)

Elling, Erling (Norway)

Borzysław, Gerwazy, Julianna, Odo, Protazy, Sylweriusz (Poland)

Iuda (România)

Alfréd (Slovakia)

Aurora, Gervasio, Romualdo (Spain)

Germund, Görel (Sweden)

Carisa, Carissa, Jarvis, Jervis, Karissa, Ralna (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 170 of 2024; 195 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 1 of week 25 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Duir (Oak) [Day 8 of 28]

Chinese: Month 5 (Wu-Wu), Day 2 (Wu-Shen)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 30 Sivan 5783

Islamic: 30 Dhu al-Qada 1444

J Cal: 20 Sol; Sixday [20 of 30]

Julian: 6 June 2023

Moon: 3%: Waxing Crescent

Positivist: 2 Charlemagne (7th Month) [Pelayo]

Runic Half Month: Dag (Day) [Day 10 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 91 of 92)

Zodiac: Gemini (Day 29 of 32)

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 10.31

Holidays

All Souls’ Day (Ecuador)

American Indian Day (Tennessee)

Bitcoin Day

Cavalry Day (India)

Crillo Music Day (Peru)

Dark Matter Day

Day of Local Songs (Peru)

Day of the 7 Billion

Día de la Canción Criolla (Peru)

Girl Scout Founder’s Day

International Black Sea Action Day

John Candy Day (Toronto, Canada)

King Father’s Day (Cambodia)

Martyr’s Day (Burkina Faso)

Medusa Day

Mount Rushmore Day

National Bug Busting Day (UK)

National Evangelism Day

National Prince Day

National Unity Day (India)

Non-Working Day (Russia)

Pal-O-Ween (from “Kevin Can F**k Himself”) [Every 31st]

Phi Day

Plough Tree Day (French Republic)

Rabbit Rabbit Day [Last Day of Every Month]

Reformation Day (Chile; Germany; Slovenia)

Saci Day (Brazil)

Senior Absurdity Day (Bronx, NY)

Spider-Girl Day

Trixie Day

World Cities Day (UN)

World Savings Day

World Thrift Day (India)

Youth Honor Day (Iowa)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Billy Beer Day (Plains, Georgia)

Brewtopia (NYC)

International Day of Rice

Japanese Tea Day (Japan)

National Caramel Apple Day

National Keg Day

The United Nations of Beer (New York)

Independence & Related Days

Edan (Declared; 1999) [unrecognized]

Nevada Statehood Day (#36; 1864)

Wellington (Declared; 2009) [unrecognized]

New Year’s Days

Old Celtic New Year’s Eve

5th & Last Thursday in October

International Carignan Day [Last Thursday]

Punkie Night (Somerset, England) [Last Thursday]

Thirsty Thursday [Every Thursday]

Three-Bean Thursday [Last Thursday of Each Month]

Three for Thursday [Every Thursday]

Thrift Store Thursday [Every Thursday]

Throw Away Thursday [Last Thursday of Each Month]

Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]

Weekly Holidays beginning October 31 (Last Week of October)

None Known

Festivals Beginning October 31, 2024

The Big Sur Food and Wine Festival (Big Sur, California) [thru 11.2]

A BOO-tiful Downtown Halloween (Los Altos, California)

Dragon of Shandon Parade (Cork, Ireland)

Halloween Trick or Treat! (Mystic, Connecticut)

Hillsborough County Fair (Dover, Florida) [thru 11.11]

JazzFest Berlin (Berlin, Germany) [thru 11.3]

Living History Farms Annual Farmstasia (Urbandale, Iowa)

MichiganFun' Convention (Port Huron, Michigan) [thru 11.2]

New York’s Village Halloween Parade (New York, New York)

Rakfisk Festival (Fagernes, Norway) [thru 11.2]

Ringneck Festival & Bird Dog Challenge (Huron, South Dakota) [thru 11.2]

Saga International Balloon Fiesta (Saga, Japan) [thru 11.4]

Thessaloniki International Film Festival (Thessaloniki, Greece) [thru 11.10]

Treat Street (Chico, California)

Feast Days

Abaidas (Coptic Church)

Alphonsus Rodriguez (Christian; Saint)

Ampliatus (Christian; Saint)

Begu (Christian; Saint)

Bob Crane Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Diwali Begins (Hindu, Jain, Sikh), a.k.a. ... 

Deepavali (Guyana, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka)

Deepawali (Sikkam, India)

Divali (Fiji, India, Kenya, Mauritius, Suriname)

Diwali Amavasya (India, Trinidad and Tobago)

Èugene Fromentin (Artology)

Festival of Lights (Celebrating the Indian god Laxmi)

Gai Tihar (Nepal)

Kag Puja (Day of the Crows)

Kag Tihar (Day of the Crows)

Kali Puja (Assam, Odisha, West Bengal; India)

Laxmi Pooja (Nepal)

Laxmi Puja (Sikkim, India)

Naraka Chaturdashi (Assam, Odisha, West Bengal; India)

Tihar Festival (Nepal)

Yam Panchak (Nepal)

Erc of Slane (in Cornwall; Christian; Saint)

Feast of Sekhmet Bast Ra (Ancient Egypt)

Felix the Chicken (Muppetism)

Festival of Inner Worlds

Foillan (in Namur; Christian; Saint)

Gerbil Caressing Day (Pastafarian)

Hallowe’en (also celebrated as ... 

Allantide (Cornwall, UK)

All Hallows Eve

All Saints’ Eve

Apple and Candle Night (Wales)

Beggar's Night

Beltaine [Southern Hemisphere; begins at sunset]

Books For Treats Day

Caramel Apple Day

Carve a Pumpkin Day

Chiang Kai-Shek Day (Taiwan)

Day of the Dead begins (Mexico) [until 11.2]

Dookie Apple Night (Newcastle, UK)

Duck Apple Night (Liverpool, UK)

Fright Night (Pastafarian)

Ghostwriter’s Day

Halloween

Hello-Wiener (Pastafarian)

Hop-tu-Naa (Isle of Man)

Increase Your Psychic Powers Day

National Doorbell Day

National Dress Like a Slut Day

National Keg Day

National Knock-Knock Joke Day

National Magic Day

National UNICEF Day

Night of a Thousand Screams (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Nut-Crack Night (UK)

Out of the Broom Closet Day

Saci Day (Brazil)

Samhain [Northern Hemisphere; begins at sunset]

Samhain Eve (Celtic, Pagan) [7 of 8 Festivals of the Natural Year]

Scare a Friend Day

Sneak Some of the Candy Before the Kids Start Knocking Day

Thump-the-Door Night (Isle of Man)

Trick or Treat Night

Hello-Wiener (Pastafarian)

Hokusai (Artology)

Isis/Osiris Mysteries IV (Pagan)

Johannes Vermeer (Artology)

John Keats (Writerism)

Kant (Positivist; Saint)

Makoshe’s Holiday (Asatru/Pagan Slavic celebration of Mother Earth)

Marie Laurencin (Artology)

Martin Luther (Anglican Communion)

Meindert Hobbema (Artology)

Neal Stephenson (Writerism)

Old Celtic New Year’s Eve

Paul du Toit (Artology)

Paul Shinji Sasaki and Philip Lindel Tsen (Episcopal Church)

Reformation Day (Germany, Slovenia, Lutheran Church)

Quentin (Christian; Saint)

Susan Orlean (Writerism)

Theodore Romzha, Blessed (Ruthenian Catholic Church)

Vetmaetr (Norse beginning of winter, start of Odin leading the Wild Hunt)

Wolfgang of Regensburg (Christian; Saint) [Germany]

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Uncyclopedia Bad to Be Born Today (because it’s Xt'Tapalatakettle's Day.)

Unfortunate Day (Pagan) [51 of 57]

Premieres

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Arthur Conan Doyle (Novel; 1892)

All Wet (Ub Iwerks Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Disney Cartoon; 1927)

Ash vs. Evil Dead (Film; 2015)

Bohemian Rhapsody, by Queen (Song; 1975)

The Boys of Summer, by Roger Kahn (Baseball Memoir; 1972)

Catty Cornered (WB MM Cartoon; 1953)

The Country Cousin (Silly Symphony Disney Cartoon; 1936)

Explosive Situation or Don’t Make It Worse — It’s Badenov (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 121; 1961)

Foul Hunting (Disney Cartoon; 1947)

Girls! Girls! Girls! (Film; 1960) [Elvis Presley #11]

I Only Have Eyes For You, recorded by The Flamingos (Song; 1958)

Kitty from Kansas City (Betty Boop Cartoon; 1931)

Like a Virgin, by Madonna (Song; 1984)

Livin’ on a Prayer, by Bon Jovi (Song; 1986)

A Modest Proposal, by Jonathan Swift (Essay; 1726)

Ninety-Five Theses, by Martin Luther (Pamphlet; 1517)

Period of Adjustment (Film; 1962)

The Red Sea Sharks, by Hergé (Graphic Novel; 1958) [Tintin #19]

The Secret Teachings of All Ages, by Manly P. Hall (Book; 1928)

Slap Happy Hunters (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1941)

Somebody Stole My Gal, recorded by Count Basie (Song; 1930)

Spellbound (Film; 1945)

Star Dust, recorded by Hoagy Carmichael (Song; 1927)

Strategy, by B.H. Liddell Hart (Book; 1929)

Two Weeks Vacation (Disney Cartoon; 1952)

Unplugged MTV Show, recorded by Squeeze Live Show; 1989) [1st Unplugged Show]

The Walking Dead (TV Series; 2010)

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane (Film; 1962)

A Witch’s Tangled Hare (WB LT Cartoon; 1959)

You’ve Got Me in Switches or Suture Self (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 122; 1961)

Zack and Miri Make a Porno (Film; 2008)

Zot, Parts 1 & 2 (Underdog Cartoon, S1, Eps. 9 & 10; 1964)

Today’s Name Days

Christoph, Quentin, Wolfgang (Austria)

Alfons, Volfgang, Vukmir (Croatia)

Štěpánka (Czech Republic)

Louise (Denmark)

Ardo, Ardu, Arti, Arto, Artur (Estonia)

Arto, Arttu, Artturi (Finland)

Quentin (France)

Melanie, Quentin, Wolfgang (Germany)

Ablia, Apellis, Aristovoulos, Narkisos, Stratoniki (Greece)

Farkas (Hungary)

Lucilla (Italy)

Rinalds, Smilga, Valts, Volfgangs (Latvia)

Alfonsas, Liucilė, Tanvilė (Lithuania)

Edit, Edna (Norway)

Alfons, Alfonsyna, Antoni, Antonina, August, Augusta, Godzimir, Godzisz, Lucylla, Łukasz, Saturnin, Saturnina, Urban, Wolfgang (Poland)

Amplie, Afelie, Aristobul, Narcis, Stahie, Urban (Romania)

Aurélia (Slovakia)

Alonso, Quintín (Spain)

Edgar, Edit (Sweden)

Maura, Moira (Ukraine)

Cruz, Flint, Flynn, Kruz, Trent, Trenton (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 305 of 2024; 61 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of Week 44 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Hagal (Hailstone) [Day 5 of 28]

Chinese: Month 9 (Jia-Xu), Day 29 (Wu-Chen)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 29 Tishri 5785

Islamic: 27 Rabi II 1446

J Cal: 5 Wood; Fryday [5 of 30]

Julian: 18 October 2024

Moon: 1%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 25 Descartes (11th Month) [Ferguson / Condercet]

Runic Half Month: Wyn (Joy) [Day 9 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 39 of 90)

Week: Last Week of October

Zodiac: Scorpio (Day 8 of 30)

[inthekitchenwithalexandra]

Top Ten Must Try Caribbean Dishes

Content Source : In the Kitchen with Alexandra

Let’s Talk Caribbean Cuisine!

Imagine a place where flavors collide in the most beautiful way — welcome to the Caribbean! This region is more than just stunning beaches; it’s a hot spot of culture and history, and its food reflects that melting pot perfectly. With influences from Africa, Europe, India, and the indigenous peoples of the Americas, the Caribbean’s food is a mouthwatering adventure. Today, we’re diving into ten iconic Caribbean dishes, and trust me — you’re going to want to try them all!

1. Jerk Chicken (Jamaica): Spice Lovers, Rejoice!

Jerk chicken is one of those dishes that packs a punch, and Jamaica is where it all began. The magic lies in the jerk seasoning — a fiery mix of allspice, Scotch bonnet peppers, and other aromatic spices. The chicken gets marinated in this spicy goodness, then slow-cooked over pimento wood, which gives it that deep, smoky flavor. And if you’re having jerk chicken, you’ve got to have it with rice and peas, a delicious combo of rice, kidney beans, and herbs.

2. Mofongo (Puerto Rico): The Ultimate Comfort Food

Mofongo is Puerto Rico’s version of a warm hug on a plate. This dish is all about mashed plantains mixed with garlic, pork, or shrimp. The plantains are fried to golden perfection, mashed, and then shaped into a ball. Sometimes, that ball is stuffed with savory broth or stew — either way, it’s filling and fantastic!

3. Ropa Vieja (Cuba): Shredded Beef Heaven

In Cuba, “ropa vieja” means “old clothes,” but don’t let the name fool you! This dish is pure deliciousness. Shredded beef slow-cooked in a rich, tomato-based sauce with peppers, onions, and olives creates a stew that’s both hearty and comforting. Served with rice and plantains, it’s a meal that hits all the right notes.

4. Callaloo (Trinidad & Tobago): Leafy Goodness

If you’re craving something green and packed with flavor, callaloo from Trinidad and Tobago is your answer. Think of it as a leafy stew made with spinach or callaloo leaves simmered in coconut milk, tomatoes, and spices. It’s rich, flavorful, and often a favorite for vegans and vegetarians. Pair it with rice or bread, and you’re in for a treat!

5. Oxtails (Jamaica): A Stew That Steals the Show

Oxtail stew is a Jamaican favorite, especially at big family gatherings. The oxtail is slow-cooked with a mix of spices — sometimes including jerk seasoning — until it’s tender and falls off the bone. It’s served with rice and peas or plantains, and it’s known for its deep, rich flavor.

6. Accra (Trinidad & Tobago): Crunchy Fritters

Accra is a street food staple in Trinidad and Tobago. These crispy, deep-fried fritters are made from saltfish (or cod), chickpeas, and spices. They’re perfect for a quick snack and usually come with a dipping sauce for that extra kick of flavor.

7. Jamaican Patties: The Perfect On-the-Go Snack

Craving a savory snack? You can’t go wrong with Jamaican patties. These golden pastries are stuffed with spicy beef, chicken, or even veggies, making them a popular street food. Easy to grab, easier to eat!

8. Conch Fritters (Bahamas): A Seafood Lover’s Dream

In the Bahamas, conch fritters are where it’s at. These little bites are made from conch meat (a type of sea snail), mixed with flour, herbs, and spices, and then deep-fried to perfection. They’re often served with a dipping sauce and are a must-try appetizer.

9. Mangu (Dominican Republic): Breakfast, but Better

If you’re in the Dominican Republic and someone offers you mangu for breakfast, don’t hesitate! This hearty dish is made with mashed plantains, fried cheese, and salami. It’s also common to see it served with avocado and onions — trust me, it’s a breakfast that will keep you full for hours.

10. Griot (Haiti): Crispy, Flavorful Pork

Griot is a beloved Haitian dish made from marinated pork that’s fried until crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. It’s usually served with rice, plantains, and pikliz (a spicy pickled vegetable mix). It’s a celebration of flavors that’s totally worth trying.

The Story Behind the Food

The food of the Caribbean is a reflection of its rich history. When African slaves were brought to the region, they brought their culinary traditions with them. Add in the European colonizers with their ingredients and techniques, plus the indigenous peoples and their local produce, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for culinary fusion. What we taste today is a delicious blend of all these influences — truly one-of-a-kind.

Wrapping Up Our Flavor Journey

Caribbean cuisine is a feast for the senses — there’s spice, comfort, and a whole lot of heritage packed into every bite. Whether you’re savoring the bold jerk chicken or the satisfying griot, each dish tells a story. So next time you dive into one of these meals, remember that you’re also getting a taste of the Caribbean’s rich, diverse history.

Discover more delicious and exciting recipes on the blog: https://inthekitchenwithalexandra.com/

[kirkgarden]

Trinidad and Tobago's cuisine is a delightful blend of African, Indian, Creole, and European influences, creating a rich tapestry of flavors. The islands are famous for dishes like doubles, a street food favorite featuring curried chickpeas between soft fried bara bread. Roti, filled with curried meats or vegetables, is another staple, perfect for a hearty meal. The diverse flavors of pelau, a rice dish cooked with pigeon peas, coconut milk, and meats, highlight the nation's Creole roots. Bake and shark, a popular beachside treat, features fried shark in a fluffy bun with fresh herbs and sauces. Trinbagonian cuisine embraces spices, herbs, and the tropical bounty of the islands, offering a unique and vibrant culinary experience. Every bite is a celebration of the nation's multicultural heritage.

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[woodbrookwotatt]

What to Know About Hotels in Port of Spain, Trinidad: Featuring Woodbrook On The Avenue

If you're planning a trip to the vibrant capital city of Trinidad and Tobago, Port of Spain, finding the perfect place to stay can significantly enhance your experience. Known for its rich culture, lively festivals, and scenic beauty, Port of Spain offers a range of accommodation options to suit various preferences and budgets. Among these, one standout option is Woodbrook On The Avenue, a hotel that combines comfort with convenience in the heart of the city.

Discovering Port of Spain

Port of Spain is the pulsating heart of Trinidad and Tobago, renowned for its diverse cultural landscape, bustling markets, and stunning waterfronts. Whether you're in town for business, leisure, or to explore the famous Carnival, choosing the right hotel can make all the difference in your stay.

Woodbrook On The Avenue: A Prime Choice

Woodbrook On The Avenue is a notable name in the hospitality scene of Port of Spain. This boutique hotel is strategically located on Ariapita Avenue, one of the city’s most vibrant streets. Here’s what sets it apart:

Prime Location

One of the key attractions of Woodbrook On The Avenue is its central location. Situated in the Woodbrook district, the hotel offers easy access to some of Port of Spain’s best dining, entertainment, and shopping spots. You’ll be just a short stroll away from popular restaurants, lively bars, and local shops.

Comfortable Accommodations

The hotel features a variety of room options, each designed to ensure a comfortable stay. Guests can choose from standard rooms to more spacious suites, all equipped with modern amenities. Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or with family, Woodbrook On The Avenue provides a cozy and relaxing environment to unwind after a day of exploring.

Exceptional Service

At Woodbrook On The Avenue, hospitality is at the forefront. The friendly and professional staff are dedicated to making your stay as pleasant as possible. From providing local recommendations to assisting with any special requests, the team at this hotel goes the extra mile to ensure a memorable experience.

Unique Amenities

In addition to its prime location and comfortable accommodations, the hotel offers a range of amenities to enhance your stay. These may include a well-equipped fitness center, a refreshing outdoor pool, and complimentary Wi-Fi, allowing you to stay connected and relaxed throughout your visit.

Exploring Port of Spain

While staying at Woodbrook On The Avenue, you'll have ample opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture. Visit the nearby Queen's Park Savannah, a sprawling green space that hosts various events and provides a picturesque setting for leisurely walks. Explore the bustling Street Food Scene, and don’t miss the chance to experience the vibrant local nightlife.

For those interested in history and art, the National Museum and Art Gallery of Trinidad and Tobago is a must-see. The museum offers a glimpse into the country’s rich heritage through its extensive collection of artifacts and artworks.

Conclusion

When choosing hotels in Port of Spain, Trinidad, Woodbrook On The Avenue stands out as a premier option. Its prime location, comfortable accommodations, and exceptional service make it an excellent choice for both business and leisure travelers. Whether you’re visiting for a short stay or a longer adventure, this hotel offers a convenient and enjoyable base from which to explore all that Port of Spain has to offer.

Book your stay at Woodbrook On The Avenue and experience the best of Trinidad and Tobago’s capital city in style and comfort.

[xasha777]

In a future where nature has intertwined with technology, the Triumvirate of the Haven—a council governing the remnants of human civilization—has discovered a way to harmonize their existence with the environment. Their latest creation is Ava, a woman embedded with biotechnological enhancements, depicted with natural elements flourishing around her, symbolizing the fusion of organic and synthetic life.

Ava, designed with the ability to communicate with and control the environment, wears a delicate gown adorned with golden leaves, embodying the wealth of nature's resources that the Triumvirate seeks to harness. Her hair, a living ecosystem, hosts both flora and tiny, bio-engineered creatures that function as both decoration and protectors, equipped with the technology to sense and neutralize threats to the ecosystem.

The story unfolds as Ava begins to question her existence and the intentions of the Triumvirate. Her journey of self-discovery leads her to uncover secrets hidden within the layers of her design—secrets about the Triumvirate's past experiments and their true motives in creating a symbiotic relationship between human and nature.

As Ava peels back the layers of deceit, she allies with a rebellious group determined to disrupt the Triumvirate's control. They plan to reveal the truth to the world—that the supposed harmony is a facade to exploit the Earth's remaining resources. The group sees Ava as a symbol of change, her presence a powerful statement against the manipulation of life itself.

The climax of the story sees Ava and her allies infiltrating the Triumvirate’s mainframe to broadcast their findings to the entire civilization. In a tense confrontation with the Triumvirate leaders, Ava harnesses her abilities to manipulate the natural elements around her, turning the Triumvirate’s own creation against them in a dramatic display of nature's true power.

Ultimately, the story concludes with the dissolution of the Triumvirate as the population rises in support of a new governance system—one that truly integrates technology and nature for the betterment of all, not just a select few. Ava becomes a leader in this new world, a symbol of the balance between humanity and the Earth, guiding others to respect and thrive within the natural limits of their planet.

[islandspiceus]

A Comprehensive Guide to Choose Island Spice Restaurant to Enjoy Jamaican Dancehall Club Nightlife

Enter the vivid, energetic center of Jamaican dancehall clubs, where culture, rhythm, and energy come together to create a rainbow of colorful sensations. Jamaican dancehall has permeated international dance floors and the streets of Kingston, attracting audiences with its upbeat rhythms and fascinating choreography. Jamaican Dancehall Club Nightlife is a hub of culture where locals get together to enjoy dancing, music, and friendship. 

The dancehall mentality unites individuals from different origins in a common love of music and dancing, whether it's at a busy club in London or New York or a tiny hotspot in Kingston. The walls are covered in colorful murals that show scenes from Jamaican street life as well as well-known dancehall performers. The perfume of rum punch and jerk chicken fills the air, and dancehall hits from the DJ's booth are pumping out catchy beats. 

Dancehall choreography showcases individual creativity and expression via a blend of traditional Jamaican dance techniques with current elements, ranging from complex footwork to acrobatic exploits. The lively beats and contagious energy of Jamaican dancehall are guaranteed to make a lasting imprint on your spirit, regardless of your level of experience with the genre. Come celebrate with us and experience a unique cultural journey via music.

Island Spice Restaurant: A Taste of the Caribbean Paradise 

At Island Spice Restaurant, we think that cuisine should please the senses in addition to providing nourishment for the body. Our cuisine celebrates the many culinary traditions that can be found throughout the Caribbean, ranging from Trinidad and Tobago's fragrant curries to Jamaica's spicy jerk spices. With the freshest, locally sourced ingredients and real spices, each meal is painstakingly prepared to guarantee a memorable eating experience with every bite. 

Savor delicious jerk chicken that has been slow-cooked to perfection on an open flame grill after marinating in our special combination of spices. Slurp up a bowl of rich, creamy coconut curry that is packed with succulent fish and fragrant spices. Alternatively, enjoy the crunchy golden crust of our salt fish fritters, made in the Caribbean and paired with a spicy mango salsa. 

We at Island Spice Restaurant are more than simply a dining establishment; we are an integral part of the neighborhood. When feasible, we get the freshest foods from our own backyard and are delighted to support regional farmers and producers. Because we think that everyone should have access to delicious food, we also work to give back to the community via a variety of charity endeavors.

Why Come to Island Spice? 

Island Spice encourages you to experience a culinary journey unlike any other, regardless of your level of experience traveling or your curiosity as a foodie seeking out new flavors. Come enjoy with us, one delectable dish at a time, the bright tastes, friendly hospitality, and rich cultural legacy of the Caribbean. So visit Island Spice Restaurant where each dish is an ode to island living, and experience the difference. 

Our restaurant, which specializes in authentic Caribbean food and flavors, is a Caribbean-style bar and grill. A stunning modern Caribbean design with a welcoming and cozy environment, our delectably flavorful Curry Goat and Island Spice Braised Ox-Tails are some of our favorite specialty dishes that are always in demand. Our most well-liked grilled delicacies are the Island Spice Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, and the subtly flavored Jerk Shrimp. 

For those who enjoy seafood, Island Spice Escovich Whole Red Snapper with Tilapia is always delightful. A few Caribbean Asian favorites are also available. Try your favorite Caribbean cuisine and get a red stripe beer from our bar, which is equipped with a variety of flavored Caribbean Rums and Tropical Cocktails!

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Pholourie so yummy! Trini Street Food

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Day 3!

Our stary in Trinidad and Tobago has been truly amazing. We’ve had so much fun and have learnt quite a lot! 

Yesterday, after our tour, we were so tired that we got back to the hotel and just  fell asleep as soon as we touched our beds. As soon as we woke up, we were starving and just ordered some food from a pizza place that was nearby. When we were eating that pizza, we started laughing! We couldn’t believe we were eating such a basic thing when we were visiting such an incredible and exotic place! So we made a deal: We were going to have some traditional “Trini” food the next day. 

So, on our third day, we went out to look for some traditional cuisine. We decided to go back to the tourism center and look for our dear friend Tamika so she could recommend us the best place to eat real food from her country. She told us not to look for fancy restaurants and to go to Queen’s Park Savannah to look for street food being sold on food trucks! So, because we were already familiar with the park from our visit on our first day there, we went to look for some good food by ourselves! 

We were quite impressed by everything as you can see! :)

Once we got there, we got to see a lot of food trucks and small shops that seemed to have recurrent costumers because some of them had really long lines of people waiting to order some food! We actually spent quite a while looking for something to eat, but we didn’t really know what was on the food and we didn’t want to buy something that we wouldn’t enjoy! 

We’re sure that we had such a lost expression on our faces with all these new food items that we had never heard before, that a couple approached us and asked if we needed help! We told them that we had travelled all the way from Chile and you wouldn’t believe this, but they turned out to be from Chile too! It is always such a nice feeling to find people from your own country when you’re visiting such a remote place like this one. 

Turns out they had been living there for 2 years now because they met at University of Trinidad and Tobago! So we asked them for some food recommendations and they told us to try two dishes: corn soup and something called “Bake and Shark”. 

The day was a surpisingly chilly afternoon, and because we spent so long looking for food, the sun was already setting and we hadn’t brought anything warm to wear! So the corn soup was actually a blessing. When we recieved our bowls whit the corn soup, we immediately thought “This is just like a Chilean Cazuela!” just by the looks of it, but when we got to try it, it wasn’t the same flavour as our favorite chilean soup. For starters, corn soup is actually vegan! It does not include any type of meat or animal products of any type, is just made up of an exquisite mix of various vegetables and what we thought was meat were in fact dumplings! Even though we love ourselves some cazuela, corn soup deffinetely was a huge surprise and delicious! Our new friends, Carlos and Alejandra, tolds us this soup was usually consumed when you knew you were going out partying and wanted to have a strong stomach or for the day after partying as a nourishing dish! 

This is Trinidadian Corn Soup!

And this is a Chilean Cazuela! They look so similar!

We were finishing our corn soup when we went to pick up our “Bake and Shark”. And yes, just as the name says, it is real shark meat! We were a little worried about trying something so exotic. You would certainly not find shark meat that easily were we come from! But if you’re visiting new places, you should try to embrace it fully and food is a really important cultural aspect that no one should miss out on when going abroad. So we went for it. 

Bake and Shark consists of fried flatbread with fried shark meat and other various ingredients and sauces. In this case, our bake and shark had lettuce, pineapple, coleslaw and tomatoes. We were told that we could put some ketchup or mustard on it! But we decided to try it as it was. The best way to describe shark meat is to compare it to chicken! At least when it comes to the texture, because as far as the flavour, neither of us could come up with a similar food item to compare it to, so we think the best way to expierence this is to travel all the way to Trinidad and Tobago and try it yourself! We were a bit scared of trying such a foreign type of meat, specially when we hadn’t even seen a real shark in person before because they are not a common sea animal in Chile. But after all, Bake and Shark is quite a tasty and unique dish! 

After eating alongside our new friends, we went out for some drinks nearby! We had the best time 😀 

[brookston]

Holidays 10.31

Holidays

All Souls’ Day (Ecuador)

American Indian Day (Tennessee)

Bitcoin Day

Cavalry Day (India)

Crillo Music Day (Peru)

Dark Matter Day

Day of Local Songs (Peru)

Day of the 7 Billion

Día de la Canción Criolla (Peru)

Girl Scout Founder’s Day

International Black Sea Action Day

John Candy Day (Toronto, Canada)

King Father’s Day (Cambodia)

Martyr’s Day (Burkina Faso)

Medusa Day

Mount Rushmore Day

National Bug Busting Day (UK)

National Evangelism Day

National Prince Day

National Unity Day (India)

Non-Working Day (Russia)

Pal-O-Ween (from “Kevin Can F**k Himself”) [Every 31st]

Phi Day

Plough Tree Day (French Republic)

Rabbit Rabbit Day [Last Day of Every Month]

Reformation Day (Chile; Germany; Slovenia)

Saci Day (Brazil)

Senior Absurdity Day (Bronx, NY)

Spider-Girl Day

Trixie Day

World Cities Day (UN)

World Savings Day

World Thrift Day (India)

Youth Honor Day (Iowa)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Billy Beer Day (Plains, Georgia)

Brewtopia (NYC)

International Day of Rice

Japanese Tea Day (Japan)

National Caramel Apple Day

National Keg Day

The United Nations of Beer (New York)

Independence & Related Days

Edan (Declared; 1999) [unrecognized]

Nevada Statehood Day (#36; 1864)

Wellington (Declared; 2009) [unrecognized]

New Year’s Days

Old Celtic New Year’s Eve

5th & Last Thursday in October

International Carignan Day [Last Thursday]

Punkie Night (Somerset, England) [Last Thursday]

Thirsty Thursday [Every Thursday]

Three-Bean Thursday [Last Thursday of Each Month]

Three for Thursday [Every Thursday]

Thrift Store Thursday [Every Thursday]

Throw Away Thursday [Last Thursday of Each Month]

Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]

Weekly Holidays beginning October 31 (Last Week of October)

None Known

Festivals Beginning October 31, 2024

The Big Sur Food and Wine Festival (Big Sur, California) [thru 11.2]

A BOO-tiful Downtown Halloween (Los Altos, California)

Dragon of Shandon Parade (Cork, Ireland)

Halloween Trick or Treat! (Mystic, Connecticut)

Hillsborough County Fair (Dover, Florida) [thru 11.11]

JazzFest Berlin (Berlin, Germany) [thru 11.3]

Living History Farms Annual Farmstasia (Urbandale, Iowa)

MichiganFun' Convention (Port Huron, Michigan) [thru 11.2]

New York’s Village Halloween Parade (New York, New York)

Rakfisk Festival (Fagernes, Norway) [thru 11.2]

Ringneck Festival & Bird Dog Challenge (Huron, South Dakota) [thru 11.2]

Saga International Balloon Fiesta (Saga, Japan) [thru 11.4]

Thessaloniki International Film Festival (Thessaloniki, Greece) [thru 11.10]

Treat Street (Chico, California)

Feast Days

Abaidas (Coptic Church)

Alphonsus Rodriguez (Christian; Saint)

Ampliatus (Christian; Saint)

Begu (Christian; Saint)

Bob Crane Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Diwali Begins (Hindu, Jain, Sikh), a.k.a. ... 

Deepavali (Guyana, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka)

Deepawali (Sikkam, India)

Divali (Fiji, India, Kenya, Mauritius, Suriname)

Diwali Amavasya (India, Trinidad and Tobago)

Èugene Fromentin (Artology)

Festival of Lights (Celebrating the Indian god Laxmi)

Gai Tihar (Nepal)

Kag Puja (Day of the Crows)

Kag Tihar (Day of the Crows)

Kali Puja (Assam, Odisha, West Bengal; India)

Laxmi Pooja (Nepal)

Laxmi Puja (Sikkim, India)

Naraka Chaturdashi (Assam, Odisha, West Bengal; India)

Tihar Festival (Nepal)

Yam Panchak (Nepal)

Erc of Slane (in Cornwall; Christian; Saint)

Feast of Sekhmet Bast Ra (Ancient Egypt)

Felix the Chicken (Muppetism)

Festival of Inner Worlds

Foillan (in Namur; Christian; Saint)

Gerbil Caressing Day (Pastafarian)

Hallowe’en (also celebrated as ... 

Allantide (Cornwall, UK)

All Hallows Eve

All Saints’ Eve

Apple and Candle Night (Wales)

Beggar's Night

Beltaine [Southern Hemisphere; begins at sunset]

Books For Treats Day

Caramel Apple Day

Carve a Pumpkin Day

Chiang Kai-Shek Day (Taiwan)

Day of the Dead begins (Mexico) [until 11.2]

Dookie Apple Night (Newcastle, UK)

Duck Apple Night (Liverpool, UK)

Fright Night (Pastafarian)

Ghostwriter’s Day

Halloween

Hello-Wiener (Pastafarian)

Hop-tu-Naa (Isle of Man)

Increase Your Psychic Powers Day

National Doorbell Day

National Dress Like a Slut Day

National Keg Day

National Knock-Knock Joke Day

National Magic Day

National UNICEF Day

Night of a Thousand Screams (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Nut-Crack Night (UK)

Out of the Broom Closet Day

Saci Day (Brazil)

Samhain [Northern Hemisphere; begins at sunset]

Samhain Eve (Celtic, Pagan) [7 of 8 Festivals of the Natural Year]

Scare a Friend Day

Sneak Some of the Candy Before the Kids Start Knocking Day

Thump-the-Door Night (Isle of Man)

Trick or Treat Night

Hello-Wiener (Pastafarian)

Hokusai (Artology)

Isis/Osiris Mysteries IV (Pagan)

Johannes Vermeer (Artology)

John Keats (Writerism)

Kant (Positivist; Saint)

Makoshe’s Holiday (Asatru/Pagan Slavic celebration of Mother Earth)

Marie Laurencin (Artology)

Martin Luther (Anglican Communion)

Meindert Hobbema (Artology)

Neal Stephenson (Writerism)

Old Celtic New Year’s Eve

Paul du Toit (Artology)

Paul Shinji Sasaki and Philip Lindel Tsen (Episcopal Church)

Reformation Day (Germany, Slovenia, Lutheran Church)

Quentin (Christian; Saint)

Susan Orlean (Writerism)

Theodore Romzha, Blessed (Ruthenian Catholic Church)

Vetmaetr (Norse beginning of winter, start of Odin leading the Wild Hunt)

Wolfgang of Regensburg (Christian; Saint) [Germany]

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Uncyclopedia Bad to Be Born Today (because it’s Xt'Tapalatakettle's Day.)

Unfortunate Day (Pagan) [51 of 57]

Premieres

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Arthur Conan Doyle (Novel; 1892)

All Wet (Ub Iwerks Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Disney Cartoon; 1927)

Ash vs. Evil Dead (Film; 2015)

Bohemian Rhapsody, by Queen (Song; 1975)

The Boys of Summer, by Roger Kahn (Baseball Memoir; 1972)

Catty Cornered (WB MM Cartoon; 1953)

The Country Cousin (Silly Symphony Disney Cartoon; 1936)

Explosive Situation or Don’t Make It Worse — It’s Badenov (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 121; 1961)

Foul Hunting (Disney Cartoon; 1947)

Girls! Girls! Girls! (Film; 1960) [Elvis Presley #11]

I Only Have Eyes For You, recorded by The Flamingos (Song; 1958)

Kitty from Kansas City (Betty Boop Cartoon; 1931)

Like a Virgin, by Madonna (Song; 1984)

Livin’ on a Prayer, by Bon Jovi (Song; 1986)

A Modest Proposal, by Jonathan Swift (Essay; 1726)

Ninety-Five Theses, by Martin Luther (Pamphlet; 1517)

Period of Adjustment (Film; 1962)

The Red Sea Sharks, by Hergé (Graphic Novel; 1958) [Tintin #19]

The Secret Teachings of All Ages, by Manly P. Hall (Book; 1928)

Slap Happy Hunters (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1941)

Somebody Stole My Gal, recorded by Count Basie (Song; 1930)

Spellbound (Film; 1945)

Star Dust, recorded by Hoagy Carmichael (Song; 1927)

Strategy, by B.H. Liddell Hart (Book; 1929)

Two Weeks Vacation (Disney Cartoon; 1952)

Unplugged MTV Show, recorded by Squeeze Live Show; 1989) [1st Unplugged Show]

The Walking Dead (TV Series; 2010)

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane (Film; 1962)

A Witch’s Tangled Hare (WB LT Cartoon; 1959)

You’ve Got Me in Switches or Suture Self (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 122; 1961)

Zack and Miri Make a Porno (Film; 2008)

Zot, Parts 1 & 2 (Underdog Cartoon, S1, Eps. 9 & 10; 1964)

Today’s Name Days

Christoph, Quentin, Wolfgang (Austria)

Alfons, Volfgang, Vukmir (Croatia)

Štěpánka (Czech Republic)

Louise (Denmark)

Ardo, Ardu, Arti, Arto, Artur (Estonia)

Arto, Arttu, Artturi (Finland)

Quentin (France)

Melanie, Quentin, Wolfgang (Germany)

Ablia, Apellis, Aristovoulos, Narkisos, Stratoniki (Greece)

Farkas (Hungary)

Lucilla (Italy)

Rinalds, Smilga, Valts, Volfgangs (Latvia)

Alfonsas, Liucilė, Tanvilė (Lithuania)

Edit, Edna (Norway)

Alfons, Alfonsyna, Antoni, Antonina, August, Augusta, Godzimir, Godzisz, Lucylla, Łukasz, Saturnin, Saturnina, Urban, Wolfgang (Poland)

Amplie, Afelie, Aristobul, Narcis, Stahie, Urban (Romania)

Aurélia (Slovakia)

Alonso, Quintín (Spain)

Edgar, Edit (Sweden)

Maura, Moira (Ukraine)

Cruz, Flint, Flynn, Kruz, Trent, Trenton (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 305 of 2024; 61 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of Week 44 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Hagal (Hailstone) [Day 5 of 28]

Chinese: Month 9 (Jia-Xu), Day 29 (Wu-Chen)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 29 Tishri 5785

Islamic: 27 Rabi II 1446

J Cal: 5 Wood; Fryday [5 of 30]

Julian: 18 October 2024

Moon: 1%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 25 Descartes (11th Month) [Ferguson / Condercet]

Runic Half Month: Wyn (Joy) [Day 9 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 39 of 90)

Week: Last Week of October

Zodiac: Scorpio (Day 8 of 30)

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Holidays 6.19

Holidays

Arbor Day (Paraguay)

Artigas Day (Uruguay)

Baseball Day

Beggar's Banquets (Brazil)

Butterfly Day

Constitution Day (Seychelles)

Día del Nunca Más (a.k.a. Never Again Day; Argentina)

Emancipation Day (Texas)

Farmer’s Day (Ukraine)

Feast of Forest (Palawan)

Festival of the Coming Ice Age

Garfield the Cat Day

International Box Day

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict (UN)

International Fathers Mental Health Day

Jose Rizal Day (Luna, Philippines)

Juneteenth (US)

Labour Day (Trinidad and Tobago)

Laguna Day (Philippines)

Mass Market Paperback Book Day

Midsummer’s Eve (a.k.a. Midsommarafton; Aland, Finland, Sweden)

Midsummer’s Eve [Day before Summer Solstice]

National Ding Free Day (Canada)

National FreeBSD Day

National Heroes’ Day (Bermuda)

National Parks Free Entrance Day

National Pets in Film Day

National Reading Day (India)

National Thank a Teacher Day (UK)

National Tuccelli Day (ASL)

National Watch Day

Never Again Day (Uruguay)

New Church Day (Swedenborgian)

Pediatric Headache Awareness Day

Red Soda Celebration

Rye Day (French Republic)

619 Day

Spooky Stories Appreciation Night

Surigao del Norte Day (Philippines)

Surigao del Sur Day (Philippines)

Svalbard Global Seed Vault Day

"War Is Hell" Day

World Albatross Day

World Sauntering Day

World Sickle Cell Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Eat An Oreo Day

National Dine Out Day

National Martini Day (a.k.a. Dry Martini Day)

Real Food Day

Independence & Related Days

Day of the Independent Hungary (Hungary)

Mondero (Declared; 2010) [unrecognized]

Surigao del Norte Province Day (Philippines)

Surigao del Sur Province Day (Philippines)

Thebes (Declared; 2019) [unrecognized]

3rd Wednesday in June

Ageless Motion Day (Alberta, Canada) [3rd Wednesday]

National Healthcare Estates & Facilities Day (UK) [3rd Wednesday]

Festivals Beginning June 19, 2024

Beijing International Book Fair (Beijing, China) [thru 6.23]

Copenhell Festival (Copenhagen, Denmark) [thru 6.22]

Homestead Days (Beatrice, Nebraska) [thru 6.23]

Raindance Film Festival (London, United Kingdom) [thru 6.28]

Rock Imperium (Cartagena, Spain) [thru 6.22]

Feast Days

Asatru Alliance Founding Day (Asatru)

Boniface of Querfurt (Christian; Saint)

Cornelius Krieghoff (Artology)

Day of All Heras (Ancient Rome)

Deodatus (a.k.a. Didier or Die) of Nevers (or of Jointures) (Christian; Saint)

East of the Holy Ghost begins (Brazil)

Feralia: Day of Purification (Pagan)

Festival for Minerva (Ancient Rome)

Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes (Artology)

Gervasius and Protasius (Catholic Church; Martyrs)

Hildegrim of Châlons (Christian; Saint)

José Sanchis Grau (Artology)

Jude (Christian; Saint)

Juliana Falconieri (Christian; Saint)

Maginel Wright Enright (Artology)

Martini Day (Pastafarian)

Ollamh (Celtic Book of Days)

Pelayo (Positivist; Saint)

Princess Gwendolynda (Muppetism)

Robert Heinlein Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Romuald (Christian; Saint)

Salmon Rushdie (Writerism)

Tiger-Get-By’s Second Birthday (Shamanism)

Ursicinus of Ravenna (Christian; Saint)

Zosimus (Christian; Saint)

Islamic Lunar Holidays

Eid al-Adha, Day 4 [Muslim Feast of Sacrifice] (a.k.a. ... 

Al Adha (Egypt)

Eid al Adha (Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia)

Eid ul-Ad’haa (Maldives)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]

Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 28 of 60)

Premieres

American Gods, by Neil Gaiman (Novel; 2001)

Batman Returns (Film; 1992)

The Brave Little Toaster (Animated Film; 1987)

Bukowski (Film; 2013)

Canned Dog Feud (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1965)

The Cannonball Run (Film; 1981)

Dancing in the Street, recorded by Martha and the Vandellas (Song; 1964)

Devil May Hare (WB LT Cartoon; 1954)

Down to Earth, by Patricia Wrightson (Novel; 1965)

Dream for an Insomniac (Film; 1998)

The Enigma Variations, by Edward Elgar (Orchestral Piece; 1899) 

Fish Fry (Andy Panda Cartoon; 1944)

For Your Eyes Only, by Sheena Easton (Song; 1981)

Garfield (Comic Strip; 1978)

The Gospel According to the Son, by Norman Mailer (Novel; 1997)

Ham and Eggs (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1933)

Hatari! (Film; 1962)

Here Comes the Surfs (Hanna-Barbera Animated TV Special; 1981)

Horton Hatches the Egg, by Dr. Seuss (Children’s Book; 1940)

How to Save Your Own Life, by Erica Jong (Novel; 1977)

The Idler Wheel…, by Fiona Apple (Album; 2012)

I’m a Honky Tonk Girl, recorded by Loretta Lynn (Song; 1960)

Inside Out (Animated Pixar Film; 2015)

Jason and the Argonauts (Film; 1963)

The Last of Us Part II (Video Game; 2020)

Mulan (Animated Disney Film; 1998)

Mumbo Jumbo, by Ishmael Reed (Novel; 1972)

The Music Man (Film; 1962)

No Longer Human, by Osamu Dazai (Novel; 1948)

Porky’s Building (WB LT Cartoon; 1937)

The Proposal (Film; 2009)

Purple Haze, by Jimi Hendrix (US Song; 1967)

Ramblin’ Rose, recorded by Nat King Cole (Song; 1962)

Robin Hoodwinked (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1967)

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (UK Musical Play; 1973)

Rough and Rowdy Ways, by Bob Dylan (Album; 2020)

Roxanne (Film; 1987)

Sleepy-Time Squirrel, featuring Barney Bear (MGM Cartoon; 1954)

Streamlined Greta Green (WB MM Cartoon; 1937)

Superman II (Film; 1981)

Time Enough for Love, by Robert A. Heinlein (Novel; 1973)

Tim McGraw, by Taylor Swift (Song; 2006)

A Waif’s Welcome (Rainbow Parade Cartoon; 1936)

Who Killed Who? (Tex Avery MGM Cartoon; 1943)

X-Files: Fight the Future (Film; 1998)

Today’s Name Days

Juliana, Romuald (Austria)

Božidar, Julijana, Romuald (Croatia)

Leoš (Czech Republic)

Gervasius (Denmark)

Sigrid, Siiri, Siivi (Estonia)

Siiri (Finland)

Gervais, Romuald (France)

Juliana, Romuald (Germany)

Paisios, Zosimos (Greece)

Gyárfás (Hungary)

Gervasio, Protasio, Romualdo (Italy)

Nils, Vaironis, Viktors (Latvia)

Dovilas, Dovilė, Ramunė (Lithuania)

Elling, Erling (Norway)

Borzysław, Gerwazy, Julianna, Odo, Protazy, Sylweriusz (Poland)

Iuda (România)

Alfréd (Slovakia)

Aurora, Gervasio, Romualdo (Spain)

Germund, Görel (Sweden)

Carisa, Carissa, Jarvis, Jervis, Karissa, Ralna (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 171 of 2024; 195 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 3 of week 25 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Duir (Oak) [Day 11 of 28]

Chinese: Month 5 (Geng-Wu), Day 14 (Jia-Yin)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 13 Sivan 5784

Islamic: 12 Dhu al-Hijjah 1445

J Cal: 21 Blue; Sevenday [21 of 30]

Julian: 6 June 2024

Moon: 94%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 2 Charlemagne (7th Month) [Pelayo]

Runic Half Month: Dag (Day) [Day 11 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 93 of 93)

Week: 3rd Full Week of June)

Zodiac: Gemini (Day 30 of 31)