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At 6 p.m. at the California African American Museum (CAAM). There will be a red carpet, casino games, a buffet dinner, a live band and DJ. For tickets and more information visit www.TheNew40.net or call (213) 273-3280.
Saturday, May 24: 1st Annual Music, Art and Wine Festival
Hosted by Canyon Crest Winery located at 5225 Canyon Crest Drive, suite #7A in Riverside (92507), and 
sponsored by Charles Bibbs. Featuring electrifying live concert by John & Gina Carey, art work by Charles Bibb, and wine tasting. Art event begins at 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with raffles, special giveaways and discounts. It is FREE and open to the public. The concert will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with catering provided by Famous Big Dev’s Barbeque. The cost is $20 per person. Seating is limited and reservation is required.
Saturday, May 24: Reggae Lovers: Tribal Seeds & Katchfire LIVE
On Saturday, May 24 at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium, 3485 Mission Inn Avenue in Riverside (92501), Tribal Seeds and Katchfire will be performing at 7 p.m. For tickets visit concerts.livenation.com.
Saturday, May 24: Mindless Behavior and Friends Performing Live
At 6 p.m. at the Citizens Bank Arena, 4000 E. Ontario Center Pkwy in Ontario. Tickets are on sale now at www.cbbankarena.com or by calling (909) 244-5500.
Saturday, June 7: 14th Annual Riverside Juneteenth Celebration
RIVERSIDE, CA- It’s that time of year again…the 14th Annual Riverside Juneteenth Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Bordwell Park/Stratton Community Center located at 2008 Martin Luther King Blvd. in Riverside (92507). Come enjoy a free community event filled with fun activities which include a mini museum; entertainment; local talent music of gospel, jazz, hip-hop and rock; food and merchandise vendors; health and community services; children’s activities; workshops and much more. For more information visit www.JuneteenthSoCal.org or call (888) 752-1619.
Saturday, May 24: Christopher Martin (Live In Concert)
On Saturday, May 24 at the Savoy Entertainment Center located at 218 S. La Brea Avenue in Inglewood from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Guests must be 21 and over. For more information call (310) 680-7600 or visit www.thesavoyentertainmentcenter.com
Thursday, May 22: Bill Cosby
He is one of America’s most beloved comedians of all time. Bill Cosby has captivated generations of fans with his comedy routines, television shows, iconic albums and bestselling books. All without using offensive language or risqué topics to get laughs. Enjoy an evening with ‘The Cos’ as he gives the twist of ridiculous to everyday faults, foibles and successes and makes them a recognizable slice of life. He will be performing on Thursday, May 22 at San Manuel Indian and Bingo Casino, 777 San Manuel Boulevard in Highland. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 21 and range from $40, $50 and $60. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All patrons must be 21 and over to enter the casino. Visit www.sanmanuel.com to purchase tickets.
Friday, May 23- Sunday, May 25: 4th Annual California Roots Music Fest (3 Days / 2 Stages)
Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25 featuring Steel Pulse, J Boog, Katchafite, Stick Figure, The Expanders and many more. On Saturday, May 24, Rebelution, Ziggy Marley, Iration, Alborosie, Zion and others will be performing. On Sunday, May 25, Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley, 311, Pepper, The Green, Skunk Records 25th Anniversary Live on Stage, Groundation, and the New Kingston Band will be performing. The fest will be held at the Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey. Camping is available. Tickets are on sale now. For more information, visitwww.californiarootsfestival.com.
Wednesday, May 21: Actress Elise Neal to host debut performance with R&B group “Assorted Flavors”
Group Assorted Flavors: Zena Foster, Elise Neal and Mercedes Nelson
LOS ANGELES, CA – Next Wednesday, May 21, NAACP Image Award nominated actress Elise Neal will be gracing the Rooftop 3100 stage with her new R&B group, “Assorted Flavors” for a special debut performance and television taping.
Elise Neal began her career on daytime television through a series of TV shows, initially landing the soap opera Loving on ABC and NBC’s seaQuest 2032, before securing her most notorious role on The Hughleys, starring as comedian D.L. Hughley’s wife. A multi-talented Neal was simultaneously featured in hit music videos, including Aretha Franklin’s “A Rose Is Still a Rose,” before quickly transitioning into film debuts such as Mission to Mars, Money Talks, and Paid in Full.
In 2005, Neal landed a role in Hustle & Flow along side Terrence Howard and Ludacris playing Anthony Anderson’s wife. The film itself gained immense praise from critics and garnered the cast NAACP Image and SAG award nominations, as well as an individual NAACP Image Award nom for Neal.
More recently, Neal has moved back to television, being featured in hit shows such as The Soul Man, Scandal, and Real Husbands of Hollywood. Expanding her creative talent, Neal has moved towards production while developing and starring in a new R&B group, “Assorted Flavors”.
For more information and/or media inquiries, please call DF Enterprizes at 213.380.0457 or email them at info@rooftop3100.net.
Wednesday, May 21: J Boog and Hot Rain
Wednesday, May 21 at The Coach House located at 33157 Camino Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano at 8 p.m. All Ages are welcome. For more information call (949) 496-8930 or visit www.thecoachhouse.com.