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COMMUNITY EVENTS
APRIL:
13-29 : StageWorks Theatre “In the Time of the Butterflies” – Dominican History.
1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 374 2416
26 : 6 – 8pm, Know Your Rights. Learn more about Immigration & Deportation at West Tampa Library, 2312 W. Union St., Tampa, FL 33607 Info: (813) 380 0793 Robin
28 : 10am – 8pm, 99JAMS (99.1 FM-WUJM) 2 year Anniversary CELEBRATION – FREE
3625 Central Ave., St Pete, FL 33713 (727) 504 8534 Stage Show at 4:00 pm
28 : 5pm – 10pm Red Carpet Affair/ Caribbean Film Series– “Home Again” NOMINATED Canadian Screen Awards, featuring Stephan James, Lyriq Bent, Tatyana Ali, Fefe Dobson, CCH Pounder at NETPARK THEATER, 5701 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33610 (56th St,/ s. of Hillsborough Ave)
VIP tickets $35.00 pp. (hors d’oeuvres & wine), Regular tickets $15.00 pp
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Tickets may be purchased in advance on EVENTBRITE.COM, or at the Box Office
For more info: Jean-Rene Rinvil (813) 384 8502 or JJR Studios (305)298-6990
Thank you for your support in keeping the Arts alive.
28 : 5pm – 8pm BLACK Excellence / Business & Networking Expo, 5508 N. 50th Street, Tampa,
FL 33610
If you have a company and looking for NEW patrons, have the perfect business concept and just need more eyeballs on your product at an inexpensive price, LOOK NO FURTHER.
FREE entry & drinks
28 : 7pm – 10pm, “Stuck on Stupid” at University Area Community Development Center, (UACDC) 14014 E. 22nd Street, Tampa, FL 3313 Check for tickets on: eventbright.com
28 : 8pm – 11pm, Florida Aquarium SeaGrapes Wine & Food Festival, 701 Channelside, Tampa, FL 33602 Cost $125.00 pp Ph: (813) 273 4000 Email: moreinfo@flaquarium.org
29 : 11am – Jerk Hut Bar & Grille, Fowler St., Tampa, FL
MAY:
5 : 10am – 1pm, “Learn about your Legal Rights”, by The George Edgecombe Bar Assn., University Square Mall, 2200 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33612 FREE Registration required
5 : Noon – Unite States Immigration workshop, at Mort Recreation Center, 1815 East 148th Ave., Lutz, FL 33549, presenter Atty Grace Gardiner. Sponsored by CANDO Inc, CCA Inc, GCNTB
5 : 7pm The Tacos & Tequila Party, The Ritz, 1503 E. 7th Ave, Ybor, FL 33605
10 : 7:30 pm LIT AF TOUR – Martin Lawrence, USF Sun Dome, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tpa, FL 33620
13 : 1pm – Gospel Jazz in the Bay/ Ben Tankard, former professional basketball player & American gospel, jazz keyboardist producer, author, artist and songwriter – Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FL 33602
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19 : 4pm - 7pm . Haitian Association Foundation of Tampa Bay (HAFTB), Flag Day celebration and Student Scholarship Awards Dinner and Dance, at Toussaint Louverture Haitian Cultural Center, 12703 N. Florida Ave Tampa FL 33612 Music by Tropic Groove. Dinner tickets will be available $25.00 per person. Donations greatly appreciated.
For more information: Josette Toulme (813) 289 3142 Email: info@haftb.org
26 : 6pm – Midnight, Guyanese Cultural Network of Tampa GALA at Crescent Oaks Country Club, 3300 Crescent Oaks Blvd., Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 Dinner & dancing. Semi-formal
Advertisements in our Gala booklet are available For more info: Joy (813) 961 7088,
John (813) 465 3376 Tickets in advance $70.00 pp, or $80.00 pp at the door
26 : Orlando Caribbean Carnival, Orlando, FL
JUNE:
2 : 4pm – 8pm, CANDO Caribbean Heritage Festival at UACDC park, 14013 N. 22nd ST., Tampa, FL 33613 Live Caribbean Music and Multi-cultural performances. Ethnic foods Kids activities
Vendors needed: Corporate, Food, Arts & crafts
Email request to: wicandoit@yahoo.com, or see web site: wicando.com (813) 774 5855
Tickets: $10.00 pp. More at the door 12 & under free. Gates open at 3:00 pm.
2 : 4pm - 8pm, Belize Assn of Central Florida Annual Summer Event. Venue to be determined
More info to follow, Jason Guild (813) 277 1915 Email: jasguild@outlook.com
10 : Noon – 10pm, Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival, Albert Whitted Park, St Pete, FL 33701
Sponsor and vendors, contact (727) 325 1329
8-10 : Barbados Association of Tampa Bay, Inc. – 9th Annual Spring Gala ---------CANCELLED
JULY:
4 : Noon - , FREE & FUN FOR ALL, Tampa’s RED WHITE & BLUE FESTIVAL, (Channelside) Cotanchobee Park, 601 Old Water Street, Tampa, FL Cityfestivals.org
11-14 : Haitian American Nurses of Tampa Annual Club Nurses conference to be held in Haiti, W.I. (Donations and Sponsorship will be greatly appreciated) Contact: Shakema Doreus
(813) 330 0739 or email at: sdoreus@gmail.com
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AUGUST:
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4 : am - Belize Assn of Central FL Annual Fish Tournament, Fort Desoto Park,
More to follow. Contact: Jason Guild (813) 277 1915 Email: jasguild@outlook.com
4 : 7pm – Kevin Hart’s “The Irresponsible Tour” Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL
SEPTEMBER:
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22 : pm - Belize Assn of Central FL Annual Dance. More info to follow
Contact Jason Guild (813) 277 1915 Email: jasguild@outlook.com
29 : 5pm – Midnight, Taste of Guyana, UACDC Event room, 14013 N. 22nd Street, Tampa, FL 33613 Evening of entertainment, dinner and dancing & raffles.
More info: info@gcntb.org Tickets are available at $35.00 pp in advance. More at the door
OCTOBER:
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6 : 7pm - pm Dominica Assn of Tampa Annual Cultural Dinner & Dance, College Hill Conference Center, 1002 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa, FL 33603
More info to follow Email: datbdom@gmail.com
7 : Miami Caribbean Carnival weekend.
27 : Barbados Association of Tampa Bay
Dance for Hope
Location : TBD
Check website: www.baotb.org
NOVEMBER:
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3 : 7:00 pm – 2:00 am / CCA’s 27h Annual Fund raising Gala, The Embassy Suites, 3705 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa FL 33612 For more infor, check web site: info@cca91.org
DECEMBER:
: 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm CANDO’s annual Holiday Bash Infor: wicando.com
15 : Barbados Association of Tampa Bay
Christmas Party
Location: St Mark’s Episcopal Church, 13312 Cain Road, Tampa FL 33615
Check website: www.baotb.org
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