January 30, 2010 - 9:30am until 11:30am | 2nd Annual Professionals in the Community Breakfast: BAPAC, San Diego Chapter, invites you to attend this annual breakfast that gives recognition to individuals who consistently make a significant difference in the communities. Info: 619.507.0075 or 619.871.9254.

January 30, 2010 - 10:00am until Noon | NAACP to Begin Saturday School Classes: The Sat. School offers cultural & academic enrichment classes to students in grades K-12th. Classes include science, math, African American studies, communications, reading comprehension, foreign language, SAT preparation & computer/technology awareness. California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. Info: 805.492.2411.

February 4-5, 2010 - 12:00pm until |Comedian/Author Derrick Ellis Book Signing: Derrick Ellis book signing party for his first published self-help book. Lucy Florence Coffee House, 5671 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019. Inof: 323.747.5364 or 323.253.3192.

February 5, 2010 - 8:00pm until | A Night of Hip Hop & Poetry: Poetics and MC's. Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA - Info: 310.458.8634. 



February 6, 2010 - 3:00pm until 5:00pm | Money Matters: The Get It Done in 1 Minute Workbook Book Signing: Speaker and author Shay Olivarria will talk about how to clean up your credit and set financial goals for 2010. Smiley's Book Store, 20220 S. Avalon Blvd, Suite D, Carson, CA 90746. Info: 323.596.1843.

February 11, 2010 - 7:00pm until 8:30pm | Kamala Harris Book Signing... "SMART CRIME": Meet author, attorney (District Attorney of San Francisco) KAMALA D. HARRIS as she signs and discusses Smart on Crime: A Prosecutor's Tough New Strategy for Safety at Esowon Bookstore. Come early!! Info: 323.290.1048.

February 13, 2010 | CASTING CALL: New short to be produced and directed by the talented, locally-based (Atlanta) filmmaker, Kip Casto.  Please follow instructions in the body of this email.  A.I.R. is not involved with the casting of this project. Click for details

February 17, 2010 - 7:00pm until 8:30pm | Donald Welch Book Signing... "MY SISTER'S HOUSE": Come out and learn about The bond of sisterhood for African-American twins Storm and Skylar Morrison. Eso Won Bookstore, 4331 Degnan Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008. Info: 323.290.1048.

February 19, 2010 - 7:00pm until | David Sanborn Live: .The DreamCatcher at Viejas presents David Sanborn. Cost: $30-$35. For complete details visit www.Viejasentertainment.com



February 20, 2010 - 9:00am until 5:00pmn | African American Festival: Join the Aquarium of the Pacific as it hosts its eighth annual African American Festival, celebrating the richness and diversity of African American and African cultures. General Admission--$23.95 adult (12+), $20.95 senior (62+), $11.95. Info: 562.590.3100.

February 21, 2010 - 5:00pm until 6:00pm | Douglas Kearney - "The Black Automation": Poet Douglas Kearney will be making his third appearance at Skylight Books, this time to present his new poetry collection The Black Automaton, which was selected for the National Poetry Series! Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Info: 323.660.1175.

February 21, 2010 | "So You Want to be a Storyteller": Award Winning Storyteller and Author, Diane Ferlatte. Community Room-Jacobs Center, 404 Euclid Ave., San Diego, 92114. Cost: Free. Info: 619.422.7053.

February 27, 2010 - 6:00pm until 10:30pm | Echos of Excellence-Morehouse Glee Club: After a three year hiatus, I'm pleased to announce the return of the Morehouse College Glee Club to Los Angeles! For more information visit www.Glamaa.Org.

March 20, 2010 - 12:00am until 10:00pm | 27 Hours of Teen Mania at The Rock Church: Bring your youth to the event of a lifetime. Join the hundreds of thousands of young people who will give God 27 hours of praise. The Rock Church, 2277 Roscrans Street, San Diego, CA 92199. 

April 10, 2010 - 8:30pm until | Mint Condition Live: Club Nokia, 800 W. Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015. Info: 213.763.6030.