Bay Area Events
Summer Sunset Cruise with Special Guest Mayor Andrew Gillum
Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 7:30PM to 10:00PM
Location: Tampa Convention Center 333 Franklin St Tampa, FL 33602
Meet Special Guest, Andrew Gillum, Mayor of Tallahassee and Florida Gubernatorial Candidate
at the Summer Sunset Cruise. DON'T DELAY EARLY BIRD ENDS ON MAY 16 TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST Limited to 150 people. Click here to purchase your tickets today!
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Mayoral Candidate Forum Special Guest Mayor Rick Kriseman & Former Mayor Rick Baker
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Location: Mt. Zion Progressive MBC 955 20th Street South, St. Petersburg FL 33712
A Mayoral Candidate Forum will be held at Mt. Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, special guest Mayor Rick Kriseman and Former Mayor Rick Baker will be in attendance. Submit your questions for the candidates via email at ngoodley@outlook.com or call (813) 270-7866 by 5:30 pm June 27th.
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THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF FREEDOM IN NORTH AMERICA LOCATED NEAR ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA
Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM
THE ST. PETERSBURG BRANCH of the ASSOCIATION for the STUDY of AFRICAN AMERICAN LIFE and HISTORY, Inc.
(ASALH)PRESENTS A SEMINAR, Saturday June 24, 2017 at 10:00 AM At the DR. CARTER G. WOODSON AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM.
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Tampa's Best Presents the 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Location: College Hill Conference Center 1002 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Remembering juneteenth how to establish and maintain a safe and decent community.Free community event & Free food. Panel discussion: Youth panelist & Essay contest 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place Prizes. Come support & listen to the opinions of our community. For additional information please call (813) 325-2539 or (813) 442-7298.
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Multicultural Family Day
From: Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 11:00AM
To: Monday, June 26, 2017 at 7:00PM
Location: Water Works Park Tampa Near govt. women college, Tampa, Florida 33602
An event for the entire family with live entertaiinment, food trucks, art contest, vendors and much more. Vendor and Sponsor opportunities available Call (813) 431-1814, or Click Here.
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East Tampa Outdoor Market
Sunday, June 25, 2017 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Location: Alfred “Al” Barnes Jr. Park. 2902 North 32nd Street Tampa, Florida 33605
On June 25, 2017 Central Florida Community Planning & Development Inc., East Tampa Revitalization Partnership, The City Of Tampa Police Department and The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department are having an Outdoor Market at Alfred “Al” Barnes Jr. Park. We will be holding the Outdoor Market on the 4th Sunday of each month, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Click here to lean more.
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Dashiki In The City
Sunday, June 25, 2017 from 2:00PM to 8:00PM
Location: Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association 2005 N Lamar Ave, Tampa, Florida 33602
Greetings melanated people of Tampa Bay!
Your favorite semi annual celebration " Dashiki In The City " is back with more good vibes, vibrant Dashiki wear,food and entertainment. Join the community as we commemorate JUNETEENTH (June 19)
The true Independence Day of Africans in America! DITC was birthed out of inspiration from a trending social media movement and my personal desire to not only free myself from Eurocentric, AmeriKKKan norms, but to hightlight and explore the unspoken victories and "holidays" in the Black community. Click here to learn more.
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Dedication ceremony of SPC’s new Bay Pines STEM Center to be held June 28
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 from 2:00PM to 5:00PM
Location: Center at 4723 Bay Pines Terrace, St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg College will host a dedication ceremony to celebrate the new Bay Pines STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Center beginning at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, at the center at 4723 Bay Pines Terrace, St. Petersburg. The Bay Pines STEM Center is a hands-on science learning complex adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway in Pinellas County with 72 student stations, a community room and science labs. For more information, contact Rita Farlow, Assistant Director, Marketing and Strategic Communications, 727-302-6526 or Marilyn Shaw, Public Relations Specialist, 727-341-4712.
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Hammers & Heels Kick-off Party
Thursday, June 29, 2017 from 5:30PM to 7:30PM
Join Hammers and Heels for our 2017-2018 Annual Kick-off event! Come to learn more about this group and how you can get involved. This event is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about Hammers & Heels. For address and additional information RSVP to Pam at pora@habitatpinellas.org by June 23, 2017.
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Let's Talk! - Community Discussion
Thursday, June 29, 2017 from 7:00PM to 9:00PM
Location: Roberts Rec Center In the ARTS room 1246 50th Ave N St. Petersburg FL 33703
Pachamama Alliance Tampa Bay & Center for Religious Tolerance present ...A Community Conversation - Let's Talk! These conversations will offer all who attend the opportunity to listen deeply to one another in an effort to connect and inspire in a time of change. We’ll discuss our role as caretakers of the planet, human and animal rights, sustainability, and any other meaningful topics that are of interest to the group. Our hope is that through our discussions we will find right action relevant to our lives. Click here to RSVP now!
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2017 Essence Music Festival
From: Friday, June 30, 2017 at 9:16AM
To: Monday, July 3, 2017 at 9:16AM
Location: New Orleans
Read more here.
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FallOut Funny Vol.1 w/ Rickey Smiley & Friends
Saturday, July 1, 2017 from 8:00PM to 11:00PM
Location: Mahaffey Theater 400 1st St S, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701
Comedian Rickey Smiley & Friends bring the laughs to The Mahaffey as part of their "Fallout Funny Comedy Series, Vol. 1." As a much-loved comedian, television host and top rated nationally-syndicated radio personality, Smiley has earned a reputation for delivering audience-pleasing performances onstage or off. With the distinct ability to take everyday observations and skillfully create comedic gold, Smiley is a standout in the entertainment world. Click here to purchase tickets.
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How I Got Over
From: Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 12:00AM
To: Monday, August 14, 2017 at 12:00AM
Location: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe 1646 10th Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
Contact: phone: 941-366-1505
WBTT will raise the roof in song as we celebrate the magnificent Queen of Gospel and other gospel greats in this new musical revue. Award-winning songs like “Move On Up a Little Higher” and “His Eye Is On the Sparrow” are sung from the heart with the traditional WBTT soul. Experience the joy and hope of gospel music at this high-energy, exciting summer show. Click here for tickets and showtimes.
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One Family One Community Golf Classic
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 from 11:00AM to 6:00PM
Location: MARINE PARK GOLF COURSE 2880 Flatbush Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11234
Marine Park Golf Course is an 18-hole Championship Course located in southern Brooklyn, this links-style course was designed in 1964 by world renown architect, Robert Trent Jones, Sr. It boasts panoramic water views, country club quality greens and fairways, and beautifully manicured driving range and practice areas. Four sets of tees make for a fun yet challenging day of golf for people of all ages. Play the course from the Red tees or as far back as the Blue championship tees measuring over 7,000 yards! Click here for more information.
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2017 Regional Arts Summit
Friday, July 21, 2017 from 8:30AM to 4:30PM
Location: EpiCenter, 138805 58th St. N., Clearwater, Florida
The Regional Arts Summit is the first countywide collaboration among the five arts agencies serving the creative community with information, resources and ideas. Anticipated outcomes are more cooperation and collaborations among all organizations for the benefit of Pinellas County’s creative community. Click here for conference registration.
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Community and COACH 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration - Black Folks 4th of July!
Monday, July 24, 2017 from 2:30PM to 5:30PM
Location: College Hill Conference Center- 1002 E. Dr. Martin L. King,Jr. Blvd, Tampa FL
Listen to the Voice of our Youth and Adults as they speak! Juneteenth voices will discuss and answer the above questions and statements others refuse to discuss! You shall know the truth and the truth shall make and keep you free. For more information call William Sanders or Rev. W. G. Dixon @ (813) 442-7298 Email: wdixon25582@aol.com.
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2017 West Tampa Community Job Fair
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Location: HIGGINS HALL 5225 NORTH HIMES AVENUE TAMPA, FL 33614-6623
Career skills professionals from HCC and USF will be on-site to assist with interview tips, resume help, and more.
Don't forget to bring copies of your resume and business cards to hand out! Questions? Please email JanetCruzJobFair@gmail.com
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Look Who's in Business 2K17 3rd Annual Networking Shopping Event
Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 11:00AM to 4:00PM
Location: 1 Haben Boulevard Palmetto, FL 34221
The "Look Who's in Business, and Guess What They Do?" Networking and shopping event is back for the 3rd year, featuring celebrity guest and business mogul, Kandi Burruss of the Real Housewives of Atlanta. Click here for more information.
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5th Annual Golf Getaway
From: Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 8:00AM
To: Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 9:00PM
Location: Location will be posted in the near future
Get Away with us for this 5th Annual golf excursion! Enjoy fantastic golf on Cape Cod and the delights of the historic African American vacation destination of Martha’s Vineyard, with plenty of exciting attractions, tours, exhibitions and activities for all to enjoy. Click here for more information.
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Womens Weekend of Worship Soaking in Gods Presence
From: Friday, August 11, 2017 at 10:00AM
To: Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 1:00PM
Location: Safety Harbor Resort and Spa 105 N Bayshore Dr, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Womens Weekend of Worship Soaking in Gods Presence Register at www.mzprogressive.org or call 727-894-4311 Ext. 219.
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