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Ongoing
Our Love of John T. Scott
Exhibit of New Orleans artist's life and influences
(Through October 31)
10am - 5pm
Free
$8 Parking
California African American Museum
600 State Drive
Exposition Park
www.caammuseum.org

Friday, September 3
Pastor Mark Whitlock Appreciation Services
Special Guests: Rev. Jamal Bryant (Sept 3—7pm),
Rev. Kelvin Calloway (Sept 19) and Bishop Noel Jones (Sept 24•7PM)
Christ Our Redeemer AME Church
46 Maxwell
Irvine
Contact: 949.955.0014

In Concert: Earth, Wind & Fire (works) With the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra

(Through Saturday)
8:30pm
$30 - $156
Hollywood Bowl
2301 No Highland Avenue
www.Hollywoodbowl.com
Information: 323.850.2000

Saturday, September 4
The Western Conference: World's Largest Hip Hop Industry Mixer Convention
One of the largest collaborations of vocal artists, dance crews, DJ's, MC's, rappers, & beat boxers in the R&B, Hip Hop, Urban/Gospel, Funk, and Soul Krumping genres all tied in to the worlds best fashion show delivery.
2pm
$20 - $100
800 West Olympic Blvd
Downtown Los Angeles
Note: Must be 18 and older
www.Clubnokia.com

Sunday, September 5
It's a Fete, Caribbean Style!

Celebrate the Labor Day with Caribbean music, dancers and performances.
11am - 4pm
Free
CAAM
600 State Drive
Exposition Park
www.caamuseum.org

In Concert: Teena Marie & Lenny Williams
7:30pm
$19.50 - $100
L.A. County Fair
1101 W McKinley Ave
Pomona 91768
www.ticketmaster.com

Spoken Funk…Where Poetry & Comedy Meet
"The World According To Poetri"
8pm - 11pm
$25
Mbar Supper Club
1253 N Vine
www.spokenfunk.com

Friday, September 10
In Concert: Trey Songz & Monica
9pm
$41.50 - $349.50
800 West Olympic Blvd
Downtown Los Angeles
www.Clubnokia.com

Saturday, September 11
8th Annual BB Jazz Festival
With Maysa, Raul Midon, The Tony Rich Project, Walter Beasley and more
10am - 9pm
$45
Central Park
7111 Talbert Ave
Huntington Beach 92648
Contact: 714.377.7574
www.bbjazz.com

City of Compton Gospel Concert 2010
Featuring: Hezekiah Walker, John P. Kee, Shirley Caesar, The Soul Seekers and Byron Cage
Hosted by Aundrae Russell
11am - 5pm
$10 - $50
Compton Par 3 Golf Course
6400 E Compton Blvd
Compton
Information: 310.605.5597
www.ticketmaster.com

L.A. County Run for Health
12th Annual 5k Run/Walk & Kiddie-K Fun Run
6:30am - 11am
Dockweiler Beach
Near Playa del Rey
Contact: 213.974.1455

West Los Angeles Jazz Festival to Honor Disabled Vets

Gerald Albright, Howard Hewitt, Najee, Kirk Whalum, and more
12pm
$45 - $75
VA Hospital/Golf Course
11301 Wilshire Blvd
L.A. 90073
www.ticketmaster.com

Sunday, September 12
12th Annual Women's Health Walk/Run for Awareness & Hope

5k/10k Run, 5k & 1 Mile Walk & KiddieK
7am • $25
CBS Studios
4024 Radford Ave
Studio City 91604
Contact: 818.985.0288
www.ovariancancercalifornia.com

Educators' Open House

An educators & counselors tour to enrich classroom experience
2pm - 4pm
CAAM
600 State Dr
Exposition Park
RSVP: 213.744.2024

Tuesday, September 14
Professional & Executive Diversity Job fair
Four-year degree required 10am - 3pm
Embassy Suites LAX
9801 Airport Blvd
www.psijobfair.com

Friday, September 17
Port of L.A. Lobster Festival
(Through Sunday)
Ports O' Call Village
77 Berth #2a
San Pedro
www.lobsterfest.com

Saturday, September 18
Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church: Community Job & Health Fair
Bring resumes • Professional dress
9am - 2pm
53rd St/Denker Ave Contact: 323.759.4996
www.gembconline.com

New Dawn Christian Village Founder's Day Weekend
(Through September 19)
"Family Reunion" Church Picnic
11am - 5pm
Elysian Park
835 Academy Rd
"Founder's Day Celebration"
11:30am (Sunday)
Lanterman High School
2328 St. James Place
Contact: 213.670.0123
www.ndcv.org

Boxing Match: Sugar Shane Mosley vs the Latin Snake Sergio Mora

3:30pm
$20.70 - $207
Staples Center
www.ticketmaster.com

Sunday, September 19
Premier Bridal Show

Professional advice and discounts
11am - 4pm
$5
The Proud Bird
11022 Aviation Blvd
Contact: 562.924.2048
www.bridalshowplace.net

"From The Pulpit To The Stage: A Conference Concert"
Featuring "The Pastors of the Baptist Ministers Conference" in song
7pm
Beulah Baptist Church
1454 E 100th Street
Information: 323.564.4983

Ladies of Soul: the Emotions, Deniece Williams, Barbara Lewis, & more
8:15pm
$20 - $85
Gibson Amphitheatre
Universal CityWalk
100 Universal City Plaza
www.Livenation.com

Tuesday, September 21
32nd Annual National Black MBA Association Convention and Exposition

 (Through September 25)
Conference speakers include Steve Stoute, Lisa Nichols, Daniel Pink
Honorary Co-chairs include Magic Johnson & Janice Howroyd •Also townhall meeting with Roland Martin
Registration: $150 - $900
Los Angeles Convention Center
www.lacclink.com

Thursday, September 23
In Concert: Boyz II Men & En Vogue

7:30pm
$19.50 - $100
L.A. County Fair
1101 W McKinley Ave
Pomona 91768
www.ticketmaster.com
Friday, September 24
Back 2 School "Stop the Violence" -Put God First
(Through Saturday)
Featuring Tye Tribbett (Friday) and Mali Music (Saturday), Tatyana Ali and more
Lunch provided • Free
City of Refuge
14527 S San Pedro Street
Gardena
Youthbacktoschool.com

13th Annual First Ladies High Tea
Honoring Kamala Harris
Featuring Kathy Taylor-Brown, Donnie McClurkin, Sheila E.
12pm - 3pm $50 - $90
Beverly Hilton Hotel
9876 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills 90210
Contact: 310.677.6011

70s Soul Jam
Featuring The Stylistics & Friends including Ray, Goodman & Brown, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, Friends of Distinction, New Birth and Jimmie JJ Walker
7:30pm
$19.50 - $100
L.A. County Fair
1101 W McKinley Avenue
Pomona
www.ticketmaster.com

Sunday, September 26
In Concert: Will Downing

7pm
$16 - $46
800 West Olympic Blvd
Nokia Theatre
www.Clubnokia.com

2010 Fall Holy Convocation
"Mind your Ministry"
(Through September 30)
7pm (Nightly)
Zion Baptist Church
600 W Rosecrans Ave
Compton
Contact: 310.324.5958

Thursday, September 30th
Prophetess Veronica Coffey Presents "Holy Ghost Outpour—The Zone Convention 2010"
(Through October 2)

 
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