2010 CIAA Basketball Tournament Party Guide

Courtesy of CreativeLoafing.com, you can find your exclusive guide to parties and events surrounding the 2010 CIAA Basketball Tournament.

THE PARTY LIST

Wednesday, Feb. 24

2010 Ford Fan Experience at Charlotte Convention Center. High school drumline exhibition, cooking show/raffle, TouchOne Productions “Slam Poetry” and a live performance from recording artist Joe. Free. Feb. 24. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St.www.ciaatournament.org.

Chrisette Michele at The Fillmore. $23.50. Feb. 24. 8 p.m. The Fillmore, 820 Hamilton St. 704- 549-5555. www.livenation.com.

Iota Phi Theta CIAA Party at Alive. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated and Fourth Elements Events present the first “CI” party of the season. Advance tickets are $10. Feb. 24, 9:45 p.m.-2 a.m. Alive, 2909 N. Davidson St. For more info, call 704-779-4884.

More Than A Game CI Kickoff party at Club Ice. Music By Heavyhitter DJ K-Nyce. Discount admission with game stub. 18 and up. Feb. 24. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Club Ice, 300 E. Stonewall St. Visit www.clubicenc.com for more information.

Pop Life at Luna Lounge. Presented by The Sol Kitchen. Free admission. Feb. 24. Doors open at 6 p.m. Luna Lounge, 521 N. College St. For more info visitwww.thesolkitchen.com.

The Warm Up at Crave Dessert Bar. Presented by Sigmas of Charlotte. 1/2 off martinis. Free admission. Feb. 24. 6 p.m. Crave Dessert Bar, 500 W. 5th St.

Thursday, Feb. 25

2010 Ford Fan Experience at Charlotte Convention Center. Speed stacking exhibition, cooking show/raffle, Queen City Bounce Squad and performances from K Jon and Melanie Fiona. Free. Feb. 25. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St. www.ciaatournament.org.

Celebrity NBA Day Party at Crave Dessert Bar. Hosted by Greg Oden of the Portland Trailblazers and Power 98’s Ms. Ivory, with complimentary $1,000 open bar. Feb. 25. 2 p.m.-7 p.m. Crave Dessert Bar, West Fifth Street (behind CANS). For more information or to purchase tickets, call Nate at 704-231-7569 or 305-776-9887.

CIAA Skyline Thursday at Loft 1523. Presented by Exclusive Entertainment NC. Two bars (one inside, one outside). Hip-hop, R&B and old school tunes. $10. Feb. 25. 9 p.m. Loft 1523, 1523 Elizabeth Ave. Visitwww.exclusiveentertainmentnc.com for more information.

Good Times — (Purple Passion) The Kickoff Event at The Liberty. Hosted by Digital Divas and The Queen City Omegas. For more information, call 201-304-2933 or e-mail digitaldivasinc@gmail.com. You may also visitwww.digitaldivasevents.com or www.ez-tixx.com. $21.60. Feb. 25. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. The Liberty, 1812 South Blvd. 704-332-8830.

Grown Folks 3-day Jump Off Meet & Greet Day Party at Golden Green Hotel. Exclusive soul train line with cash prize. $20. 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Golden Green Hotel, 3024 E. Independence Blvd. Text ‘CIAA’ to 411247 & SAVE 50%. Visit CarolinaConnec.Mobi for more information.

Heaven III at Blue Restaurant. Presented by Talk of the Town. Late-night menu, drink specials and reserved tables available. DJ 06 on turntables until 11 p.m., then D.C.’s Let It Flow Band will close out the night. $20-$40. Feb. 25. 8 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Blue Restaurant, corner of 5th and College streets. For more info, visit www.talkofthetownent.com or purchase tickets atheavenatblue.eventbrite.com.

Late Night Jazz Jam at Therapy. Enjoy a performance by a live band and music by DJ Darryl Krush of SGL Productions. $20-$40. Feb. 25. 8 p.m. Therapy Cafe, 401 N. Tryon St. Call 877-993-8499 for tickets or log on to www.ez-tixx.com.

Melanie Fiona & Michael Vick Official CIAA 2010 Kickoff Party at Club 935. $20. Feb. 25. 10 p.m. Club 935, 935 S. Summit St. To purchase tickets, visit www.ez-tixx.com.

Pink Groove 5 – The Ultimate Tournament Party at The Forum. The Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Rho Psi Omega Chapter present ‘Pink Groove 5?. Music by DJ Stacey Blackman. Tickets $35-$75 in advance. Feb. 25. 9 p.m. The Forum, 300 N. College St. For tickets go towww.rhopsiomega.org/pinkgroove5.

Soulful Rhythms and Comedy at Belk Theater. Featuring Maze and Frankie Beverly and Nephew Tommie. $50-$100. Feb. 25. 8 p.m. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St. To purchase tickets, visit www.carolinatix.org.

Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh at Amos’ Southend. $30 advance tickets. Feb. 25. Doors open at 8 p.m. Amos’ Southend, 1423 S. Tryon. St. 704-377-6874. www.amossouthend.com.

Suite Dreams 2 at Suite. Sponsored by The A List and The Sol Kitchen, with music by DJ BRORABB. $15. Feb. 25. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, www.thesolkitchen.com, alist_events@yahoo.com, alistcharlotte@gmail.com or call 704-287-2252.

Temptation Thursday CIAA Edition at Club Nikki’s. Starring porn star Pinky. $10-$80. Feb. 25. 8 p.m. Club Nikki, 3001 Little Rock Road. To purchase tickets, visit www.ez-tixx.com.

Tip-Off Thursday at Whisky River. Bestfriendz, Dynasty 5 and Pinkies Up Productions present TIP-OFF Thursday at Whisky River. Music by DJ SKILLZ. Ladies free till 11 p.m., fellas $10 before 11 p.m. Dress code is relaxed, open buffet and drink specials. Feb. 25. For more info e-mail kenny@bestfriendz.us. Whisky River, 210 E. Trade St.

The Best of Both Worlds 3 – The Fire & Ice Edition at Grand Central Events. Presented by The Alphas and the Deltas of Charlotte, featuring “The East Coast Bad Boy DJ Flemingo.” $25. Feb. 25. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Grand Central Events, 1000 Central Ave. To purchase tickets visitwww.charlottesocialscene.com. For additional info., contact David at 704-293-7156.

The Old School/New School Party hosted by The Tanglewood Crew at Tempo. Presented by the Tanglewood Crew with DJ Syd and MC ‘Oh My God’ on the ones and twos. Feb. 25. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tempo, 4809 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-391-8909. For more info and ticket prices, visitwww.tempocharlotte.com.

The Tip-Off Tournament Party at The Sunset Club. Music powered by Official Bad Boy DJ Siza of The World Famous Superfriends. $15-$25 in advance. Feb. 25. 9 p.m. The Sunset Club, 1820 South Blvd. For more info, visit www.forwardvisiongroup.com/live.

Tropical Storm ‘Purple Skies & Red Seas’ at Club Ice. Presented by Gamma Lambda Chapter Of DST & Rho Chapter Of Omega Psi Phi. Music by DJ Ampz featured on 106 & Park. Discount for Greek and HBCU until 12 a.m. Open bar from 9 p.m.-10 p.m. Feb. 25. Doors open at 9 p.m. Club Ice, 300 E. Stonewall St. For more information, call 704-968-0099 or 646-996-9985.

Friday, Feb. 26

Day Parties

2010 Ford Fan Experience at Charlotte Convention Center. McDonald’s DJ battle, cooking show/raffle and performances from Laurie Izibor and Ginuwine. Free. Feb. 26. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St. www.ciaatournament.org.

Aggie/Eagle Blowout Day Party at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille.Hosted by Power 98’s Janine Davis, “The Diva With the Dirt.” Music by Antidote Ent. $15 advance tickets. Feb. 26. 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Dilworth Neighborhood Grille, 911 E. Morehead St. For more information and to purchase tickets, visitwww.nativesonspromotions.com.

C.I. Day Party Headquarters at Fox and Hound Uptown (Day 1). Presented by Talk of the Town. Three levels of partying with 40 TVs, pool tables, food and drinks. DJs include DJ Flemingo, DJ Base, DJ Frazier, DJ Big Cutz, and DJ Daddy D. Live Music by the Company Band and BlacCatt, an all-female band. $10. Feb. 26. 12 p.m. Fox and Hound Uptown, 330 N. Tryon St. For more info, visit www.talkofthetownent.com, or purchase tickets atwww.cidayparty.eventbrite.com.

Facebook CIAA Party at The Wine Up. Presented by N2bleek Ent. with music by DJ Eclips. Free food and a live band. $10-$15. Feb. 26. 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m. The Wine Up, 3306 N. Davidson St. For more info visit www.shableek.com and purchase tickets at www.bandtastic.com.

Midday Madness Day Party at Tempo. Presented by the Tanglewood Crew. Feb. 26. Doors open at noon. Tempo, 4809 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-391-8909. For more info and ticket prices, visit www.tempocharlotte.com.

JetSet DAY Party CI Edition at Mez. Hosted by The A List and The Sol Kitchen. Food available and music by DJ DR. Advance tickets $10. Feb. 26. 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Mez, 210 E. Trade St. 704-971-2400. For more information and to purchase advance tickets, www.thesolkitchen.com, alist_events@yahoo.com, or 704-287-2252.

The Naked CIAA Sushi Day Party at Prevue. Ladies $5 before 3 p.m. Feb. 26. 2 p.m.-8 p.m. Prevue, 2909 N. Davidson St. For more information call 704-957-3420.

Sport Coats and Stilettos at The Sunset Club. A makeup and cigar bar event. Drink specials provided by Jack Daniels, cigars provided by Tinderbox and professional fashion makeup artists Amazing Eyes by KaTrina and Simply Flawless Designs. $20-$30 (VIP includes lunch, your choice of makeup or cigar bar, drink ticket, photo and reserved seating). Feb. 26. 2 p.m.-6 p.m. The Sunset Club, 1820 South Blvd. To purchase tickets, please visitwww.sportcoatsandstilettos.com.

The 3rd annual Deja Vu Day Party at Blue Restaurant. Presented by Digital Divas. This event features music by DJ Daddy D. For more information, call 201-304-2933 or e-mail digitaldivasinc@gmail.com. $15. Feb. 26, 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Blue Restaurant, Corner of 5th & College St. 704-927-2583.www.bluerestaurantandbar.com

The 5th Annual VSU “Meet & Greet” CI Day Party at The Forum. Hosted by “The Legends of Troy” and Miami’s own premier radio personality, Lorenzo “Ice Tea” Thomas. Advanced tickets are $20. Feb. 26. 1 p.m.-6 p.m. The Forum, 300 N. College St. To get your tickets go to www.ez-tixx.com or call 877-993-8499.

The Daze (Day 1) at Zink American Kitchen. Presented by Maz Entertainment. $10. Feb. 26. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Zink American Kitchen, 201 N. Tryon St. To purchase tickets, visit www.mazentertainment.com.

The Ivy Affair — Tournament Day Party at Therapy Cafe. Presented by the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, featuring DJ Tut. Advance tickets $15. Feb. 26. 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Therapy Cafe, 401 N. Tryon St. To purchase tickets, please visit www.alphalambdaomega.org or e-mail ivyaffair@gmail.com for more information.

The Party Before the Party CI Day Party at Breakfast Club. Music by DJ Cuzzin B. of True School. $10. Feb. 26. 12:30 p.m.-6 p.m. 225 N. Caldwell St. For more information or to purchase tickets, visitwww.forwardvisiongroup.com.

The Warm Up — CI Friday Day Party Jumpoff at Cosmos Cafe. Presented by Blue Goose Entertainment Group. Lunch specials, doors open at noon, everyone free before 1:30 p.m. $20 or get a weekend pass for Blue Goose events for $40. Feb. 26. 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Cosmos Cafe, 300 N. College St. For more info and to purchase tickets, check out www.bluegoosenc.com/ciaa.

Uptown Fetish III (Day Party) at Lavechia’s. Presented by Six Figure Entertainment. Music by DJ Heart Break. Dress code relaxed and trendy. VIP options available. Advanced tickets $10. 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Lavechia’s, 225 E. 6th St. For more details, contact Kirk at 704-615-8214. To purchase tickets visit www.sixfigureentertainment.com.

Night Parties

Blue Lights at Morehead Tavern. Presented by The Tanglewood Crew. Two DJs, two levels, full kitchen, with music by DJ Syd and MC “Oh My God.” Feb. 26. 9 p.m. Morehead Tavern. 300 E. Morehead St. For tickets, call 704-334-2655.

Charlotte Blues Festival at Ovens Auditorium. Scheduled performers are Roy C, Shirley Brown, Bobby Bland, Marvin Sease, Theodis Ealey and Calvin Richardson. $41.50-$48.50. Feb. 26. 8 p.m. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-335-3100. www.ovensauditorium.com.

Charlotte Tournament Edition at Halo. Presented by 106 and Park & DJ Prostyle and hosted by Amber Rose. $25-$60. Feb. 26. 9 p.m. Halo, 820 Hamilton St. For info or tickets call G at 704-456-2476 or Romero at 704-200-1817 or visit www.ez-tixx.com.

Chuck Brown aka King of Go-Go Live at Alley Cat. Presented by The Sol Kitchen. $40. Feb. 26. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. For tickets visit www.thesolkitchen.comor www.etix.com. Alley Cat, 314 N. College St. 704-375-2779.

CIAA Extravaganza: The Premiere at The Westin. Hosted by Velvet Entertainment. Music by DJ Bro Rabb. Complimentary and heavy hors d’oeuvres for all VIP patrons. Feb. 26. 9 p.m. $40 and up. To purchase tickets, visit www.Velvet-Ent.com. The Westin (2nd floor ballroom, 601 S. College St. Call 919-961-5372 for more information.

CIAA Friday Night Live with Ginuwine at Crowne Plaza Hotel. Featuring a fashion show, after party and music by NYC’s Hot 97’s DJ Magic. $35-$55. Feb. 26. 9 p.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 201 S. McDowell St. For more info and tickets, visit www.ez-tixx.com, call 877-993-8499 or 718-838-8913 or e-mail lvprodsouth@gmail.com.

CIAA in the Lyfe- Girl on Girl Action at Hartigan’s. A CIAA all-female event, featuring JUNK from VH-1′s Second Chance at Love. $10 before 10:30 p.m. Feb. 26. 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Hartigan’s, 601 S. Cedar St. www.hartigans.com. For more info, log onto www.inthelyfe.com.

CIAA Ladies Night Out – “A Charleston Affair” at Hart-Witzen Gallery.Presented by Phoenix Rising. Music by DD MisUndastood “Da New Sound in Town” with breakfast catered from 2:30 a.m.-5 a.m. by Desmond Browns Geechee Island Catering, the breakfast special being Lowcountry Shrimp n Grits, Fish n Grits. Advanced tickets are $20 with 1 complimentary drink and can be purchased at www.groovetickets.com. VIP tix $75 per person, which gets you and 3 paid guests access the VIP section with free meals and a bottle of Patron or Nuvo (1 per group). General admission $25 at the door. Feb. 26. 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 2:30 a.m.-5 a.m. The Hart-Witzen Gallery, 136 E. 36th St. For more info, contact 704-299-0726 or e-mail scottj1011@yahoo.com.

NFL2K10 at Ramada Hotel Woodlawn. Featuring New Orleans Saints Nashan Goddard and Jonathan Goodwin. $25 and up. Feb. 26. 10 p.m. Ramada Hotel Woodlawn, 212 W. Woodlawn Road. Purchase tickets at www.ez-tixx.com.

CIAA School Daze Party hosted by Slick Rick at The Big Chill.Mastermind Records presents “School Daze Panhellenic Greek Reunion” hosted by Hip-Hop Legend Slick Rick. Call 980-275-2906 for tickets. Feb. 26. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. The Big Chill, 911 E. Morehead St. www.thebigchillcharlotte.com.

CIAA Step Show Throwdown at Bojangles’ Coliseum. Hosted by Terrence J from BET’s 106 & Park. $25-$35. Feb. 26. Doors open 6 p.m.; show starts 8 p.m. Bojangles’ Coliseum, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. Visitearthquakeproductions.net for more information.

Elephant Man at Neighborhood Theatre. $29 in advance. Feb. 26. Doors open at 10 p.m. Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th St.www.neighborhoodtheatre.com.

Euphoria at The Sunset Club. Music powered by Official Bad Boy DJ Siza of The World Famous Superfriends. $20-$30 in advance. Feb. 26. 9 p.m. The Sunset Club, 1820 South Blvd. For more info, visit www.forwardvisiongroup.com/live.

Eye Candy at Kiss Lounge. $25 and up. Feb. 26. 9:30 p.m. Kiss Lounge, 204 W. Woodlawn Road. To purchase tickets visit www.ez-tixx.com.

First Class at Enso. Presented by Blue Goose Entertainment Group. $15 or get a weekend pass for Blue Goose Events for $40. Feb. 26. 10 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Enso at the EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade St. For more info and to purchase tickets, check out www.bluegoosenc.com/ciaa.

Flirtatious Fridays at Tempo. Feb. 26. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tempo, 4809 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-391-8909. For more info and ticket prices, visit www.tempocharlotte.com.

Founders Hall Frenzy. Presented by MAZ Entertainment, “A Suspended State of Excitement.” Playing hip-hop, R&B and old school tunes. $30. Feb. 26. 9 p.m. Bank of America’s Founders Hall, 100 N. Tryon St. To buy tickets, visit www.mazentertainment.net.

History at Harvey B. Gantt Center. Open bar, open buffet, with music provided by Boogie Down Productions DJ D-Nice. $10-$30 advance tickets. Feb. 26. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Harvey B. Gantt Center, 551 S. Tryon St. To purchase tickets, visit www.historyciaa.eventbrite.com.

“History in the Making” at BlackFinn. With celebrity DJs Shogun and Mars. $20. Feb. 26. 9 p.m. Black Finn (in EpiCentre), 210 E. Trade St. Purchase tickets at www.Ez-tixx.com or www.eddietainment.com. For Vip Area/Tables/Booths reach Eddie at eddiet456@gmail.com or 704-999-0869.

Late Night Part 4 CI AfterParty Breakfast at Allure. Serving eggs, grits, salmon cakes, french toast, fried chicken, turkey bacon, pork bacon, fried fish and much more! Limited advance tickets availble at www.allurerestaurant.com. Feb. 26. 2 a.m.-5 a.m. Allure Restaurant and Lounge, 1508 S. Mint St. 704-333-8555. www.allurerestaurant.com

New York and Friends Party at The Wadsworth Estate. Hosted by Men of Harlem. Hors d’oeuvres, door prizes, raffle, cash bar with music by DJ Dame Dollar. $20. Feb. 26. 9 p.m. Wadsworth House 400 S. Summit Ave. Visit www.meninharlem.com for more info.

Official Blues After Party with Jonathan Burton at Golden Green Hotel.Music by DJ Turbo-T. $40. Feb. 26. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Golden Green Hotel, 3024 E. Independence Blvd. Text ‘CIAA’ to 411247 and save 50 percent. Visit CarolinaConnec.Mobi for more information.

Old Skool New Skool Party at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille. Music by Antidote Ent. $15 advance tickets. Feb. 26. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Dilworth Neighborhood Grille, 911 E. Morehead St. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.nativesonspromotions.com.

Operation Swagg Volume 1: The Season Premiere at The Wine Up.Queen City’s MoeCom DJs giving you a variety of hip-hop, R&B, house, Go Go, and reggae music. 25 and up admitted (30+ encouraged). $15-$20. Feb. 26. 9 p.m. Wine Up, 3306 N Davidson St. Visit http://ciaa2010lineup.eventbrite.com for more info.

Rick Ross at Club 935. $30 advance tickets. Feb. 26. Club 935, 935 S. Summit Ave. To purchase tickets, visit www.club935.com or www.ez-tixx.com.

Slam Charlotte: CIAA edition at McGlohon Theatre. It’s going down iWPS style at the CIAA Edition of SlamCharlotte. Take a break from the parties and basketball and come enjoy some poetry. Featured poet is Theresa Davis. $10. Feb. 26. 8 p.m.-11 p.m. McGlohon Theatre, 345 N. College St. For more info, call Inkera Oshun at 980-428-0473.

Soul Night — CI Edition at Amos’ Southend. Performing live, Bobby Valentino and Verse Simmonds. $32.50-$50. Feb. 26. Doors open at 9 p.m. Amos’ Southend, 1423 S. Tryon St. For more information, visit www.soulnightcharlotte.com or www.charlotteparties.com.

Star Power 2010 at Blake Hotel. Hosted by Doug E Fresh with DJs Trauma, Biz Markie, Boney B. $35 limited access. Feb. 26. Doors open at 9 p.m. The Blake Hotel, 555 S. McDowell St. Go to www.ez-tixx.com to purchase tickets.

The 4th Annual “Stogies & Stillettos” at Zink. Presented by Digital Divas & The Grays. Featuring a late night menu and music by DJ DR. For more information, call 201-304-2933 or email digitaldivasinc@gmail.com. You may also visit www.digitaldivasevents.com or www.ez-tixx.com. $10.80. Feb. 26. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Zink, 201 N. Tryon St. 704- 444-9001. www.harpersgroup.com/zink.html.

The Brown Eyed Geisha Experience at Nikko’s Japanese Restaurant.Presented by Q and NoGrease. Hosted by So So Def’s own DJ Shakim. $30 and up. Feb. 26. 10 p.m. Nikko’s Japanese Restaurant, 1300 South Blvd. Tickets can be purchased at www.EZ-Tixx.com, and all NoGrease Barbershop locations.

The Elegant Black Tie Affair at Fiji. Featuring P. Diddy. $50. Feb. 26. 10 p.m. Fiji, 116 W. 5th St. Visit http://diddyciaa.eventbrite.com for more info.

The Official “I Love NY” Party – Part 1 at Anntony’s Caribbean Cafe.Featuring NYC’s DJ Dayvoe Da Bronx Bajan (King of Hype) and the Bronx Blend King “DJ K-Swyft” spinnin’ the best of hip-hop, R&B, reggae, and old school classics. For more info and advance tickets call 704-737-7236. $10. Feb. 26. Ladies free before 11 p.m. Anntony’s Caribbean Cafe, 201 East 7th St., 704-342-0749.

True School – CI Edition II w/9th Wonder at Mez. The True School Corporation in association with The Sol Kitchen presents True School – CI Edition II featuring Grammy Award Winning Producer 9th Wonder. $20-$30. Feb. 26. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Mez (in EpiCentre), 210 E. Trade St. 704-971-2400. For more information, visit www.thesolkitchen.com or 704-765-4131.

Uptown Fetish III (Night Party) at Indochine Lounge. Presented by Six Figure Entertainment. Now an all-you-can-eat event, with music by Brooklyn’s own DJ Freedom. Dress trendy chic. VIP options available. Advanced tickets $20. Feb. 26. 10 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Indochine Lounge (in EpiCentre), 210 E. Trade St. For more details, contact Kirk at 704-615-8214. To purchase tickets visit www.sixfigureentertainment.com.

Saturday, Feb. 27

Day Parties

2010 CIAA Championship Concert at Time Warner Cable Arena. Featuring En Vogue in concert. Free with CIAA tournament ticket book. Feb. 27. 5 p.m. Time Warner Cable Arena. 333 E. Trade St. www.ciaatournament.org.

9th Wonder Presents “The Breakout” at Alley Cat. Presented by NufacesNC.com and True School Corp. $9 for a limited time. Feb. 27. 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Alley Cat, 314 N. College St. Visit www.9thwonderpresents.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

C.I. Day Party Headquarters at Fox and Hound Uptown (Day 2). Presented by Talk of the Town. Three levels of fun with 40 TVs, pool tables, food and drinks. DJs include DJ Flemingo, DJ Base, DJ Frazier, DJ Big Cutz, and DJ Daddy D. Live Music by the Company Band and BlacCatt, an all-female band. $10. Feb. 27. 12 p.m. Fox and Hound Uptown, 330 N. Tryon St. For more info, visit www.talkofthetownent.com, or purchase tickets at www.cidayparty.eventbrite.com.

Cufflinks and Cocktails Day Party at Enso. Hosted by the Charlotte Kappas. $10. Feb. 27. 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Enso (in EpiCentre), 210 E. Trade St. Purchase tickets at www.cufflinksandcocktails.com/cc/tickets.asp.

Day party for the girls at Club Onyx. DarkStranger & Friends with special guests from Bmore will be doing it CIAA style. Club Onyx, 5300 Old Pinevile Road. TEXT ‘NGU2’ to 411247 for special rate. Visit CarolinaConnec.Mobi for more information.

FREE CIAA Day Party at Stool Pigeons. Hosted by Bossman Entertainment and WSSU alumni. Music by DJ Capital J. $4 drink specials all day. Free admission. Feb. 27. Stool Pigeons, 214 N. Church St. 704- 358-3788. www.stoolpigeons.biz. Contact Marrio at 704-576-5312 for more information.

Grown Folks 3-day Jump-off Saturday Day Party at Golden Green Hotel.With Jonathan Burton. Feb. 27. 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Golden Green Hotel, 3024 E. Independence Blvd. Text ‘CIAA’ to 411247 and save 50 percent. Visit CarolinaConnec.Mobi for more information.

I Got NEXX talent contest at Knight Theater. With Pastor Shirley Caeser, Come out and be judged by a movie producer, talent agent and other celebrity guest judges. Young and old come and compete. $20-$59.50. Feb. 27. 2 p.m. Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St. To purchase tickets, visit www.carolinatix.org.

McDonald’s Super Saturday at Time Warner Cable Arena. CIAA cheerleading exhibition, Food Lion Miss CIAA pageant, Battle of the Bands high school edition, a performance by Bow Wow and more. Free. Feb. 27. 9 a.m. Time Warner Cable Arena. 333 E. Trade St. www.ciaatournament.org.

PlayDate Charlotte at LaVecchia’s. Music by DJ Dexter Dynamite. Special performance by artist Jus K. Dress relaxed and trendy. $10. Feb. 27. 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. LaVecchia’s 225 E. 6th St. For more info, visit www.playdatecharlotte.com.

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Pindimonium Day Party at Strike City. Presented by Blue Goose Entertainment. HBCU bowling tournament face-off and menu specials with music by DJ Lil D. $10 or get a $40 weekend pass for all Blue Goose Entertainment events. Feb. 27. 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Strike City (in the EpiCentre), 210 E. Trade St. For more info and to purchase tickets, check out www.bluegoosenc.com/ciaa.

The 2nd annual Red Carpet Day Party Affair at Ruth’s Chris. Presented by Heights Entertainment with music by DJ Incognito. $30. Feb. 27. 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Visit http://ciaa.eventbrite.com for tickets. Ruth’s Chris, 222 S. Tryon St. 704-338-9444.

The 4th Annual “Uptown Saturday” at Blue Restaurant. Presented by Digital Divas. Featuring music by DJ Polo. For more information, call 201-304-2933 or email digitaldivasinc@gmail.com. You may also visit www.digitaldivasevents.com. $10.80. Feb. 27. 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Blue Restaurant, Corner of 5th & College Street. 704-927-2583.

The Day Affair at Whisky River. Presented by Best Friendz. Music by New York’s own DJ SNS. Ladies free before 1 p.m with flyer. Bull ride competition starts at 3 p.m. Open buffet and drink specials. VIP options available. Advance tickets $25. Feb. 27. 12 p.m.-7 p.m Whisky River (in EpiCentre), 210 E. Trade St. To purchase tickets visit http://thedayaffair.eventbrite.com.

The Daze (Day 2) at Zink American Kitchen. Presented by Maz Entertainment. $10. Feb. 27. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Zink American Kitchen, 201 N. Tryon St. To purchase tickets, visit www.mazentertainment.com.

The Exclusive Alumni Day Affair at The Forum. Hosted by Big Tap Money, Big Bruce and Mandrake Lewis with DJ Butterfingers. Feb. 27. 12 p.m. The Forum, 300 N. College St. For more info, call 307-256-5078 and/or 919-271-5947.

The Original Hopewell Group Day Party at Tempo. Tempo presents The Original Hopewell Group Day Party! Feb. 27. Doors open at 12 p.m. and early arrival is recommended. Doors open at noon. Tempo, 4809 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-391-8909. For more info and ticket prices, visit www.tempocharlotte.com.

The Crimson and Cream Day Party at The Big Chill. With DJ Loui Vee. $15 in advance. Feb. 27. 12 p.m.-6 p.m. The Big Chill, 911 E. Morehead St. To buy tickets, visit www.ez-tixx.com.

The SaturDAY party at Mez. Dynasty 5 and The Sol Kitchen presents this CIAA party. $10 advance tickets. Feb. 27. 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Mez (in EpiCentre), 210 E. Trade St. Visit www.dynasty5.com, www.thesolkitchen.com or www.etix.com to buy tickets or for more information.

The CIAA Ultimate Day Party With JADAKISS at Club Reign. Advance tickets $25. Feb. 27. 2 p.m.-8 p.m. Club Reign, 5300 Old Pineville Road. For tickets or VIP tables call 704-957-3420.

The Wild Out Day Party at Wild Wings Cafe. Presented by The Sol Kitchen and Dynasty 5. $10. Feb. 27. 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Wild Wings Cafe (in EpiCentre), 210 E. Trade St. Visit www.dynasty5.com, www.thesolkitchen.com or www.etix.com to buy tickets or for more information.

“Unofficial longest running day party” at The Breakfast Club. Presented by the Hopewell-Prince George Crew. Drink specials offered along with your favorite adult beverages. Spinning and mixing the hits from yesterday and today will be the hottest DJ/VJ, DJ Slice. $20 advance tickets. Feb. 27. 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Breakfast Club, 225 N. Caldwell St. For event or ticket information, contact Tim Harry at 804-218-1859, by e-mail (tharry@yahoo.com) or Bunny Bailey at 804-720-9116.

Night Parties

2010 CIAA Post Tournament Party at Charlotte Convention Center.Featuring The Temptations Review with Dennis Edwards. $25. Feb. 27. 11 p.m. Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St. www.ciaatournament.org.

Alumni Cabaret: Tournament Edition Vol. 1 at Black Finn. Brought to you by members of YE/Elite Events, Phil Fuller Productions, & Vintage Productions. Feb. 27. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Black Finn (in EpiCentre), 210 E. Trade St.

“Blackness” at Knight Theater. Presented by BossMan Entertainment. Hosted by KJ Midday and Tap Money with music by DJ 360. Ladies aged 28, men 30 to enter. Advanced tickets $25. Feb. 27. 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Contact Marrio for more info at 704-576-5312. Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

“Casino Royale” — A Casino style CIAA party at Ruth’s Chris. Presented by Heights Entertainment. With live professional Vegas dealers and music by DJ Kool Sheed. Dress code casual but sexy and no athletic wear. Feb. 27. All ladies free until 10:30 p.m. Doors open at 10 p.m. Call 704-622-9372 for more info or visit http://ciaa.eventbrite.com.

Colossal Finale at Founders Hall. Presented by MAZ Entertainment, “All The Way Turned Up.” Playing hip-hop, R&B and old school tunes. $30 and up. Feb. 27. 9 p.m. Bank of America’s Founders Hall, 100 N. Tryon St. To buy tickets, visit www.mazentertainment.net.

CIAA Extravaganza: The Encore at The Westin. Hosted by Velvet Entertainment. Music by DJ Kool. Complimentary and heavy hors d’oeuvres for all VIP patrons. To purchase tickets, visit www.Velvet-Ent.com. Feb. 27. 9 p.m. The Westin (2nd floor ballroom, 601 S. College St. Call 919-961-5372 for more information.

CIAA Loft Party. Presented by Exclusive Entertainment NC. $20 in advance. Feb. 27. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Loft 1523, 1523 Elizabeth Ave. Visit www.exclusiveentertainmentnc.com for more information.

CIAA Still Standing Party at The Big Chill. Hosted by R&B artist Monica and brought to you by Mastermind & 49 Media Group. $40. Feb. 27. 9:30 p.m.-4:30 a.m. The Big Chill, 911 E. Morehead St. 704-347-4447. For ticket info call 980-275-2906 or purchase at www.ez-tixx.com.

CI Celebrity NFL Wrapup Party at Cosmos Cafe. Hosted by Chris Canty of the NY Giants, Eric Roberson, Natalie Stewart of Floetry, and DJ Trauma. With Verse Simmonds performing live. $35 and up. Feb. 27. 9 p.m. Cosmos Cafe, 300 N. College St. Visit www.charlotteparties.com for more information; to buy tickets visit www.ez-tixx.com.

CI Neo-Soul Tour at Knight Theater. Hosted by V101.9′s Preston Miles of “The Love Zone,” the CI Neo-Soul Tour will feature Shableek & UnCommon Jazz. Natalie Stewart of Floetry w/Tarik Cranke & the VKC, and Grammy-nominated Eric Roberson. Feb. 27. 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St. For tickets visit www.carolinatix.org or call 704-372-1000.

DJ Jazzy Jeff at Halo. Presented by J. Carter & Mike Simmons in association with The Sol Kitchen. $20-$30. Feb. 27. 9 p.m. Halo, 820 Hamilton St. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.thesolkitchen.com.

Drake’s Official CIAA Grand Finale at Club 935. Advance tickets $40. Feb. 27. Club 935, 935 S. Summit Ave. To purchase tickets, visit www.club935.com or www.ez-tixx.com.

Doug E. Fresh at Hilton Charlotte Center City. Presented by Dynasty 5. $30 and up. Feb. 27. Doors open at 10 p.m. Hilton Charlotte Center City, 222 E. Trade St. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.dynasty5.com or www.ez-tixx.com.

George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic at Neighborhood Theatre. Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band opens. $35 in advance. Feb. 27. 9 p.m. Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th St. www.neighborhoodtheatre.com.

Grown Folks 3-day Jump-off Night Party at Golden Green Hotel. Comedy showdown with Prince Paul, Tito and Jawan Charley. Feb. 27. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Golden Green Hotel, 3024 E. Independence Blvd. Text ‘CIAA’ to 411247 and save 50 percent. Visit CarolinaConnec.Mobi for more information.

Operation Swagg: Volume 1: The Season Finale at The Wine Up. Queen City’s MoeCom DJs giving you a variety of hip-hop, R&B, house, Go Go, and reggae music. 25 and up admitted (30+ encouraged). $15-$20. Feb. 27. 9 p.m. The Wine Up, 3306 N Davidson St. Visit http://ciaa2010lineup.eventbrite.com for more info.

Party With A Purpose at The Sunset Club. Music powered by Official Bad Boy DJ Siza of The World Famous Superfriends. Proceeds from the event will benefit the 100 Black Men of Charlotte’s movement of youth mentoring program. $25. Feb. 27. 9 p.m. The Sunset Club, 1820 South Blvd. For more info, visit www.forwardvisiongroup.com/live.

P. Diddy’s The Event at Ramada Hotel Woodlawn. Hosted and performing live, P. Diddy. $60 and up. Feb. 27. Doors open at 9 p.m. Ramada Hotel, 212 Woodlawn Road. To purchase tickets, visit www.ez-tixx.com.

Sophisticated Saturdays CI Edition at Tempo. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tempo presents Sophisticated Saturdays hosted by My92.7, broadcasting live from 10 p,m, to midnight with DJ Stacey Blackman spinning on the inside and DJ Hukher keeping the patio live! Feb. 27. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Tempo, 4809 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-391-8909. For more info and ticket prices, visit www.tempocharlotte.com.

The 3rd Annual “The Reunion.” Presented by Digital Divas. Featuring a late night menu and music by DJ Polo. 30 and older crowd preferred. No athletic attire. For more information, call 201-304-2933 or email digitaldivasinc@gmail.com. You may also visit www.digitaldivasevents.com or www.ez-tixx.com. $15 (in advance). Feb. 27. 10 p.m.- 2 a.m. Blue Restaurant, Corner of 5th & College St. 704-927-2583.

The Grand Finale at The Harvey B. Gantt Center. Music by Baltimore’s DJ Heartbreak and Brooklyn’s DJ Freedom, with a Go Go Band. $30. Feb. 27, 9 p.m.-3 a.m. The Harvey B. Gantt Center, 551 S. Tryon St. For more information, visit www.sixfigureentertainment.com.

The Official “I Love NY” Party – Part 2 at Anntony’s Caribbean Cafe.Featuring NYC’s DJ Dayvoe Da Bronx Bajan (King of Hype) and the Bronx Blend King “DJ K-Swyft” spinnin’ the best of hip-hop, R&B, reggae, and old school classics. For more info and advance tickets call 704-737-7236. $10. Feb. 27. Ladies free before 11 p.m. Anntony’s Caribbean Cafe, 201 East 7th St., 704-342-0749.

The Royal Comedy Tour at Bojangles’ Coliseum. Featuring Sommore, Don “DC” Curry, George Willborn, and DL Hughley. $38.50-$48.50. Feb. 27. 8 p.m. Bojangles’ Coliseum, 2700 East Independence Blvd. 1-800-745-3000.

The Tournament Extravaganza at Mez. The Sol Kitchen brings you CI’s first theater party. DJ BroRabb will be spinning in the main room, Atlanta’s DJ Tron spinning videos on the big screen in the theater. $20-$30. Feb. 27. 9 p.m. Mez (in Epicentre), 210 E. Trade St. For tickets: www.thesolkitchen.com, www.etix.com or 704-765-4131

Tom-Tom’s Big CI Elegance of Red Affair at The House of Jazz. A JCSU alumni reunion. With Uptown Swagga Go-Go Band and DJ Chase from V101.9. $20. Feb. 27. 9 p.m. The House of Jazz, 8630 University Executive Park Drive. Buy tickets from www.ez-tixx.com.

Sunday, Feb. 28

“Panache” – 4th Annual Farewell Jazz Brunch at Ruth’s Chris. Presented by Digital Divas. $27. Feb. 28. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, visit www.digitaldivasevents.com. Ruth’s Chris, Uptown, 222 S. Tryon St. 704-338-9444.

Jazzy Sundays Farewell Party at Tempo. Wind down after the weekend in a relaxed atmosphere from 2 p.m.-7 p.m. Jazzy Sundays hosted by V101.9′s very own Chirl Girl. DJ ’06 will be spinning all of your favorites in old school, hip hop, and R&B. Enjoy complimentary stepping class hosted by the Purple Charlotte Steppers. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tempo, 4809 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-391-8909. For more info and ticket prices, visit www.tempocharlotte.com.

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