http://www.vicarnivalschedule.com/stthomas/a great event to visit is the Food Fair/cultural fair on Wed. during the day, The Stadium events run late but the Steel Pan show is really impressive 4/24 and you could combine it with a walk in the Village, you will never see a parade as long, loud, hot and amazing as the adult Parade on saturday - it is a great event!
There may be late ferries back to STJ - check at the ferry dock -- a $2 safari is ok on the way into town but they don't run after sunset so you will have to take a taxi - maybe set that up ahead of time.
Great music, foods and a drinking crowd late but plenty of families in the earlier evenings at the village.
I surely do not recommend J'ouvert.
