Thursday, May 2
SUNFEST 2013: Jimmy Cliff, Boz Scaggs, Train, Smashing Pumpkins and others headline the annual festival through Sunday on the Flagler waterfront in downtown West Palm Beach. Tickets start at $22 for daily admission. Call 800-786-3378 or visit sunfest.com
The Inaugural Humphrey Bogart Film Festival: Stephen Bogart, the only son of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall is launching an annual film festival that honors his dad in Key Largo, May 2-5. The film will feature screenings of several of Bogart’s legendary performances, as well as iconic filming locations and rides on the African Queen featured in the movie Key Largo. Bogart is to appear at the event and participate in question-and-answer sessions with fans. Visit bogartfilmfestival.com
Friday, May 3
Music in the Park Featuring Melton Mustafa: The electric sounds of jazz, 6:30 p.m. at Ives Estates Park, 20901 N.E. 16th Ave., Miami. Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan will welcome attendees to her signature event designed to promote culture and foster a sense of community, featuring Mustafa and his 17-piece orchestra The Elements and spoken word artist Rebecca “Butterfly” Vaughn. Call 305-474-3011.
Saturday, May 4
OCCUPY MEETING: Updates and presentations by local Urban League and school district officials, noon at Palm Beach Lakes High School auditorium, 3505 Shiloh Dr., West Palm Beach.
Comedians Against Violence: A free family friendly day with lots of laughter, music, food, entertainment, rides and more, 12 – 7 p.m. at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 N.W. 22nd Ave., Miami. Call 786-587-8304.
SHE KEPT THE BRA ON!: Urgent, Inc.’s Rites of Passage Youth Theater Ensemble presents the Chronicles of a Teenage Love Affair original youth play, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at O Cinema in Wynwood, 90 N.W. 29th St., Miami. Tickets $5 students, $15/adults. Visit urgentinc.org
5th Annual Dancing with the Stars of Broward: Enjoy a cocktail reception and the dancing extravaganza of five amazing teams at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood. Visit dancingwiththestarsofbroward.org
All Kids Included Arts Festival: Enjoy the seventh annual event for children and families of all abilities, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, 10950 S.W. 211 St., Cutler Bay. Call 786-573-5316 or visit smdcac.org
The Intergalactic Nemesis Live-Action Graphic Novel: Science-fiction meets eye-popping comic book art in a live theatrical production, 7 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Tickets start at $10. Call 561-832-7469 or visit kravis.org
Sunday, May 5
27th Annual Scholarship/Awards Banquet: The King of Clubs of Greater Miami, Inc. will present scholarships to several outstanding high school graduates and outstanding community service awards to adults, 1 p.m. at the Doubletree Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay, 1717 N. Bayshore Dr., Miami. Tickets $50, must be purchased in advance. Call 305-625-3872.
SunTrust Jazz Brunch: Start your Cinco De Mayo celebrations with free music, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. along the New River in Fort Lauderdale’s scenic Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District. Parking is available at the county garage on southwest Second Street between southwest Second Avenue and Brickell Avenue or at the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District parking garage at S.W. Fifth Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.
10th Annual Love-In Party in the Park: Join Magic 102.7, the Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade, and Miami-Dade Parks from 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. to celebrate a full day of live concerts and fun for all generations at Greynolds Park, 18500 N.E. 22nd Ave., North Miami Beach. General admission tickets $15 in advance, $20 at door, children 12 and under free. Visit miamipartyinthepark.com
TUESDAY, May 7
Linkages to Life: The South Florida Cluster Chapter of The Links, Inc. and Life Alliance Organ Recovery dispel the myths surrounding organ and tissue donation and increase the number of minorities
consenting to donate organs, 10 a.m. – noon, Miami Dade College Medical Campus, 950 N.W. 20th Street, Miami. Call 305-336-7175
Wednesday, May 8
Peace Corp Info Session: Learn about volunteer experiences, 6 p.m. at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. If selected, full travel, living, health and graduate school benefits are included. Contact Steve Hunsicker at shunsicker@peacecorps.gov or call 305-929-3066.
Friday, May 10
Lifecycle to Womanhood Conference: Learn how to think like a lady, act like a lady and become a real woman during a one day conference that includes workshops and a health fair at the Oakland Park Community Development Center, 420 N.E. 33 St., Oakland Park. Contact Laura Richardson at 954-822-0749.
Sant La Annual Fundraiser: Help the Haitian Neighborhood Center celebrate community builders and philanthropy, 7:30 p.m. at the University of Miami Alumni Center, 6200 San Amaro Dr., Coral Gables. Tickets $125 per person or $150 for VIP. RSVP at rosem@santla.org
Saturday, May 11
Super Saturday: Gilda’s Club South Florida will host Super Saturday for families touched by cancer. Join them to discuss ways to enhance bonds with loved ones and become stronger, healthier families. This month’s topic is Strengthening Family Ties with featured guest Rebecca Hahessy, program director from Deliver the Dream. RSVP to 954-763-6776.
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