• Leon “Foster” Thomas is in concert, performing material from his critically-acclaimed and latest release “Brand New Mischief.”  Time:  9:00 p.m.  Venue:  PAX (Performing Arts Exchange), 337 S.W. 8^th Street, Miami, Florida, USA.     Info
   

• World-renowned steelpan performer and educator Liam Teague is the special guest at the 2013 Utah State Steel Band Festival - a multi-high school competition.  Festival time:  9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.  Venue:  Juan Diego Catholic High School (JDCHS) Auditorium, 300 E 11800 S Draper, Utah, USA.  Open to the public.
   

• The Panache Steel Band performs at the Nailsworth Festival.  Showtimes:  12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.  Venue:  Mortimer Gardens, Nailsworth, Gloucester, ENGLAND, UK.     Info
   
• Hell’s Gate Steel Orchestra hosts its 2013 Family Extravaganza.  The fundraiser promises great food, and music by Hell’s Gate Steel Orchestra.  Time:  12:00–7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Hell’s Gate Panyard, Bay Street, Villa Area, St. John’s, ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, W.I.
   

• Jonathan Scales Fourchestra performs.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  the Opera House at Boothbay Harbour, 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, Maine, USA.
   

• Jonathan Scales Fourchestra performs.  Doors open:  9:30 p.m.  Showtime:  10:00 p.m.  Venue:  SubCulture, 45 Bleecker Street, Downstairs, New York, New York, USA.
   

• K.I.T. Caribbean Connection performs live at the WMC, featuring Kareem Thompson on pan, Toure Fitzgerald - Keys, Iba Fitzgerald - Bass Guitar, KJ Marcelle - Drums, and “Pops” - Percussion, with vocalist.  Time:  9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Williamsburg Music Center (WMC), 367 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, USA.     Info
   

• Pan Masters Steelband Organization presents their 15^th Annual Steelband Jamboree, featuring CASYM Steel Orchestra (New York), St. Veronica’s Youth Steel Orchestra (Baltimore), Philly Pan Stars Steel Orchestra (Philadelphia) and Pan Masters Steel Orchestra (Baltimore).  Special appearance by the PanMasters Rhythm Section.  Time:  2:00–10:00 p.m.  Venue:  4509 Rhode Island Avenue, North Brentwood, Maryland, USA.    Info/tickets - 1 (301) 864-2610.
   
• Pan with the Saints features performances by Starlift, birdsong, Silver Stars, Exodus and Desperadoes steel orchestras, and St. Mary’s College Pan Ensemble.  Time:  5:00 p.m.  Venue:  St. Mary’s College (Pembroke Street entrance), Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.    Tickets/info - 1 (868) 623-8835; 1 (868) 624-8468; 1 (868) 623-0874.
   

• ‘Les 4 Heures Du Manche’ Festival de la Guitare et du Steelpan features headliner veteran guitarist Germain Galbert, and performances from several artists including panist Allison Marquis & Quartet, José Longlade, Alain Louis, Andréas Oberg and more.   Showtime:  2:30 p.m. (Master classes are scheduled for the morning period - registration: 0696 726 050)  Venue:  Hotel Marouba Le Carbet, 97221 Carbet, MARTINIQUE, W.I.    Info
   

• ‘Jazz In De Studio’ features Pamberi Steel Orchestra.  Time:  6:30 p.m.  Venue:  Studio 66, #66 Sixth Street, Barataria, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.     Info - 1 (868) 675-1421; 1 (868) 353-8233.     Info
   
• ‘Les 4 Heures Du Manche’ Festival de la Guitare et du Steelpan features headliner veteran guitarist Germain Galbert, and performances from several artists including panist Laurent Lalsingué, Royal Steelpan, Claudy Novarre, José Ultet and more.   Showtime:  2:30 p.m. (Master classes with Lalsingué are scheduled for the morning period - registration: 0696 726 050; steelpan workshops by Edmond and Guy Louiset Yala are also planned).  Venue:  Hotel Marouba Le Carbet, 97221 Carbet, MARTINIQUE, W.I.    Info
   

• Steelpan performer and educator Liam Teague and world percussionist Robert Chappell deliver a steelpan, piano & percussion performance, part of The Princeton Festival.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Clark Music Center, the Lawrenceville School,2500 Main Street, Lawrenceville, New Jersey, USA.     Info
   

• The Hell’s Gate Steel Orchestra honors all fathers through music for Fathers’ Day 2013.  See and hear the fusion of steelpan with the saxaphone, keyboard, dance, vocals and guitar; appearing - Hell’s Gate Steel Orchestra with Tyrone Mason, Vincent Blaize, Raynel Carroll, Annalisa D’Ornellas, Lincoln Burton, Felicia Martin, Rudolph Davis, SJA Glee Club, Clifford ‘Bum’ Ralph & Khan Cordice.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  The Dean William Lake Cathedral Cultural Centre, St. John’s, ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, W.I.    Info
   

• Soul Interactive celebrates the 5^th anniversary Souls of Steel Orchestra, who perform, along with special guests Afropan Steel Orchestra and more.  Doors open:  4:00 p.m.  Showtime:  5:00 p.m.  Venue:  Holy Name Catholic School, 690 Carlaw Avenue (just west of Pape and Danforth Avenues),  Toronto, CANADA.    Tickets/info - communications@afropansteelband.com

• New York Pan Stars presents Fantastic Friday, with appearances by New York Pan Stars, C.A.S.Y.M., Despers U.S.A., Steel Sensation and Pantonic steel orchestras.  Music by DJ Bossman-The Elevated Experience.  Doors open:  7:00 p.m.  Showtime:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Volume II Mas Camp, 115 Veronica Place (between Tilden Avenue & Albermarle Road), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
   

• The Gunslingers Steelband presents their Sixth Annual Steelpan Show, featuring four steel bands and eight guests.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  White Tent, Port de Plaisance Resort, 155 Union Road, Cole Bay, ST. MAARTEN/ST. MARTIN, W.I.    Contact - thegunslingerssteelband@gmail.com     More 
   

• St. Lucia’s 2013 Panorama features steel orchestras performing in the Small Bands category and Large Bands category.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Beausejour Cricket Grounds, Mindoo Phillip, ST. LUCIA, W.I.  
   

• St. Veronica’s Youth Steel Orchestra in conjunction with Pan in the Community hosts Pan on de Hill Community Fair 2013, featuring steelband performances, activities, food fare and more.  Time:  TBA.  Venue:   Baltimore City College parking lot, 3220 The Alameda at 33^rd Street, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.     Info - 1 (410) 292-6814. 
   

• Annual New York Steelband Music Panorama competition - featuring the following New York steel orchestras including but not limited to:  CrossFire, D’Radoes, Despers USA, Harmony, Metro, Pantonic, Pan Sonatas, Sesame Flyers, USA Eastside Symphony, defending champions ADLIB.  Note:  steelbands listed are subject to change.  Special guest appearance by NYU Steel.  Doors open 6:00 p.m.  Showtime:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:   Brooklyn Museum Grounds, 209 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, New York, USA. 
   

 
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