Monday, Sept. 20
The Lights Dream and Nightmares Tour featuring Drake
Due to overwhelming demand, AT&T and 99 Jamz will dish out a double dose of Drake performing live at the James L. Knight Center, 400 Second Ave., Miami, on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 20-21. Joining Drake on stage will be special guest, Clipse. Listen to the Afternoon Jumpoff with Lorenzo "Ice Tea” Thomas for tickets and more information or call 305-372-4633 or 305-350-7910.
Wednesday, Sept. 22
Small Business Boot Camp: Do you own a small business and you want to make it in this economy? Join ACCION USA when it launches its second annual “Survive and Thrive Small Business Boot Camp.” The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Signature Grand Davie, 6990 W. State Road 84, Davie. The Boot Camp will focus on educating small business owners on how to run a successful business and access financing to weather the recession. Social Capital Management’s CEO, Sze Lee will be the social media and online marketing coach. Register at 305-548-3360 ext. 1820 or log on to surviveandthrivebootcamp.eventbrite.com. The event is free and open to the public.
Thursday, Sept. 23
Know Your Stats About Prostate Cancer: Coral Springs Medical Center and North Broward Medical Center have teamed up with the American Urological Association Foundation and the National Football League to encourage men to “Know Your Stats about Prostate Cancer,” the second-leading cause of cancer death for American men. Dr. Michael Zahalsky will discuss the importance of prostate cancer screening, the impact of prostate cancer on American men and the range of available treatment options. The discussion will kick off at 6 p.m. at All Star Sports Bar & Grill, 2201 West Sample Road, Building 7, Suite 7A, Deerfield Beach. To reserve seats, call the Broward Health Line, 954-759-7400.
• In conjunction with this event, Coral Springs Medical Center and North Broward Medical Center will offer free prostate screenings 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25. The morning session will be at Coral Springs’ Outpatient Entrance, 3000 Coral Hills Drive, and the afternoon session will be at North Broward‘s Cancer Center Entrance, 201 E. Sample Road. Appointment is required. Call the Broward Health Line, 954-759-7400.
Second Chance – One Stop Sealing and Expungement Program: Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle is offering to help seal records. People charged with a crime in Miami-Dade that did not result in a conviction, may be eligible. Only cases that occurred in that county at state level will be reviewed. A session will take place at University Lakes Mobile Homes Clubhouse, 12850 SW 14th St. in South Miami-Dade 4-7 p.m. Space is limited and ID is required. To avoid waiting in a long line, pre-register at www.miamisao.com or fax a clear copy of your valid picture ID to 305-547-0273, Attn: ULISES MARTINEZ, Community Outreach Division. For more information, call 305-547-0724.
Comedy Show: Join Gary D. Wright as he celebrates his fifth year on the air at the Keeping You from going the Wrong Way Comedy Show. The pre-show starts at 8:30 p.m. at Dave and Busters in the Oakwood Plaza off Stirling Rd. in Broward County. Comedians R Jay and LADY T will be featured. Tickets are $10 dollars in advance and $15 at the door. Seating is limited. For more information or for tickets, call 954-873-4547 or 954-756-1471.
Tuesday, Sept. 28
Alison Austin Campaign Kickoff: City of Miami District 5 Commission Candidate Alison Austin will hold her campaign kickoff from 6-9 p.m. at Grand Central Station, 697 North Miami Avenue in downtown Miami. The event will include live performances of song, spoken word and hip-hop, and the fusion sound of the band Suenalo. Minimum donation is $20. For more information, call 305-479-2500.
The community calendar is published each Friday. Please submit your community event to empyrealcommunications@gmail.com by the preceding Monday at 10 a.m.
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