As you may know, I really enjoy listening to live bands. Music seems to motivate folks to sing along and maybe even shake their groove thing.

Last weekend I had an opportunity to enjoy the band U-Neek Flavur with a few friends at Buffalo Wings Café. I actually stayed until the band packed up after finishing their last set. Really had a great time! Check them out if you have the chance.

I also attended the Harvey B. Gantt Center for the classic film “Sugar Cane Alley,” followed by an educational Q&A session. I will keep you posted for next month's series on the legendary Josephine Baker.

For all the fathers out there, I would like to wish each and every one of you a happy Father's Day. Although it's a somber day for me, I still reminisce about fond memories of having such a wonderful Dad. Take the time to appreciate Pop this weekend. Fathers are priceless gifts often taken for granted.

If you haven't made plans, check out my weekend picks:

FRIDAY
Reggae on the Lake ~ Mystic Vibrations appearing live. The best in live reggae roots music.
Location: Amos' on the lake (19501 W. Catawba Ave, Cornelius) Just 10 minutes from Charlotte.
Cost: $8 advance/$10 day of show
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m.; show starts at 10 p.m.
For more information: call  704-377-2782  704-377-2782 or go online at www.amosatthelake.com.

SATURDAY
Juneteenth Celebration ~ Join the 14th Annual Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas. Live music, a Juneteenth parade, youth seminars, international vendors, exotic foods and much more.
Location: Independence Park (7th St and Hawthorne Lane)
Cost: Free
Time: 8 a.m. - until
For more information: Call  704-376-6160  704-376-6160 or visit www.juneteenthofthecarolinas.com.

SUNDAY
An evening with Delfeayo Marsalis ~ Come out and enjoy this member of America's first family of Jazz. Internationally trombonist, composer, producer and 2011 NEA Jazz Masters Award recipient. The JAI All-Star Youth Jazz Ensemble will open for this event. Jazz Arts Initiative is supported, in part, with funding by the Arts and Science Council.
Location: McGlohon Theater (345 North College St) Spirit Square
Cost: $25-$35
Time: 7:30 p.m.
For more information: Call  704 372-1000  704 372-1000 or visit CharlotteCultureGuide.com.

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