Wanda Sykes will be performing live at the Fox Performing Arts Center located at 3801 Mission Inn Avenue in Riverside (92501). For tickets visit concerts.livenation.com.

Headlining acts include award winning violinist Karen Briggs, Latin Sensation Tito Puente Jr., and R&B Diva Shanice. Local acts include J. Boyin, Vaughn Fahie, General Jahmikey, Earl Johnson & Friends, and Kenny Rice Simply Sax. Gates open at 11 a.m. Tickets are on sale now at www.jazzatthelakeproductions.com or www.empoweringsuccessnow.org. The festival is held at La Laguna Resort Lake Elsinore, 32040 Riverside Drive in Lake Elsinore (92530).

June 16 to July 26, 2014. Offering dance classes (Modern Jazz, Tap, Ballet-technique), acting, vocal training, and media arts (camera, editing and red carpet etiquette). Cost is $600. For more information visit www.faithfulcentral.com.

Come engage in an evening of art and fun at BLANK SPACES, 529 S. Broadway in Los Angeles (90013) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.dysonnacityartgallery.com.

Hustle & Flow Academy presents The Ultimate College and Career Readiness Experience. Come out and learn about career planning, personal statements, resume creation, public speaking, network with professionals, compete for internships, and win a $500 scholarship. Tuition cost is $150 with lunch provided for young adults ages 16 to 23 at San Bernardino Valley College. Call (909) 820-2827 to register or visit www.hustleandflowacademy.com

Now in their seventh year, the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF) is witnessing a new wave of Greek Cinema emerging from an irreverent generation of young filmmakers who insist on breaking ties with past trends and seeing things in their own unique way. The festival will take place June 4-8 2014. Go online to lagff.org to find out more! (Written by Noelle Lilly)

The African American of New Beginnings will be presenting the production “The MOTOWN Songbook” on Saturday, May 31 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the museum located at The Village at Indian Hill, 1460 Holt Avenue in Pomona (91767). The production will feature live premiere recording artist “Jeff the Great”, as well as other headliners in Smooth Jazz and Classic R&B. There will also be vendors, food, beverages and live dancing. There is a $12 donation fee ( 2 or more guests), $15 fee (single and at the door), and $20 fee (VIP preferred seating, service and food). Each donation benefits the African American Museum of Beginnings and affiliated charities.  To be a sponsor for the event call (909) 237-6947, for additional information, tickets, and discounts call (909) 295-2744 and leave your name, email and phone number, or visit www.JeffTheGreat.com or email Jeff@JeffTheGreat.com.

INGLEWOOD, CA- CME Community Choir proudly presents “The Second Chapter”, the 50^th anniversary reunion concert, on Saturday, May 31 at 6 p.m. The concert will be held at First Church of God (Center of Hope), located at 9550 Crenshaw Boulevard in Inglewood. Donation is $10 per person, and children under five years of age are free. For more information, please call (323) 816-7387 or by email at cmeccsings@yahoo.com

Chords Enrichment Youth Program and San Bernardino Generation will be hosting a youth showcase and community festival on Saturday, May 31 at Perris Hill Park located at 1350 South “E” Street in San Bernardino. There will be raffles, prizes and vendors. For more information visit www.communityfests.com. 

You are invited to a Get Out the Vote Party for Danny Tillman for U.S. Congress at Danny Tillman for U.S. Congress Headquarters located at 577 N. “D” Street in San Bernardino from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hot dogs, chips and a beverage will be provided. Voting is Tuesday, June 3. Transportation to and from the Registrar of Voters will be provided for those who need it.. Help get Danny Tillman elected and volunteer for Danny Tillman’s campaign today. For more information call (909) 888-7042 or visit www.dannytillmanforcongress.com.