CIAA Event and Party List

This CIAA fan event features the Miss CIAA Pageant, a DJ competition, cheerleading exhibition, musical performances, and celebrity appearances. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission. Time Warner Cable Arena, 333 E. Trade St., theciaa.com/bballtournament.

Expect a special celebrity host. Visit website for more details. Noon-7 p.m. Rooftop 210, at EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade St., theciaa.com/bballtournament.

A full schedule of events and activities for fans, including prize and ticket giveaways, car displays, video games and interactive zones, cooking exhibitions, celebrity appearances, and concerts by national recording artists. Noon-8 p.m. Free admission. Charlotte Convention Center, Halls A and B, 501 S. College St.,theciaa.com/bballtournament.

Featuring go-go band Uptown Swagga and old-school hip-hop. Presented by ROC Lady Entertainment. 1-7 p.m. Admission varies. Club Vibrations, 5237 Albemarle Rd., eventbrite.com/e/roc-lady-ent-3rd-annual-day-party-w-the-uptown-swagga-band-tickets-15194777990.

Your finest daywear attire is requested. Presented by Culture 19. Noon-7 p.m. $10 and up. Vida, at EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade St., culture19.com.

Join the natural hair community at this showcase where young ladies will display their talents, style, intelligence, and personality as they compete for the title of 2015 Miss KnotStar and a $300 investment to start or enhance their own small business. Presented by Geechie Gurl, Inc. 3 p.m.-6 p.m. $16 in advance; $20 at the door. Little Rock Cultural Center, 401 N. McDowell St., geechiegurl.ticketleap.com/KnotStar2.

Party with a 30-and-older crowd, with music by DJ Hukher and an open bar. Presented by Star 23 Enterprise. 1 p.m.-7 p.m. $10 and up. The Extravaganza Depot, 1610 N. Tryon St.,tournamentweekenddayparties.eventbrite.com.

Enjoy classic and soulful house music, reminiscent of The Garage, The Warehouse, and Zanzibar. Featuring the Deep House Providers and special guest DJs. Presented by Salt Shaker Music Group. Noon-7 p.m. $20. Petra’s Bar, 1919 Commonwealth Ave., facebook.com/events/808457735882996.

It’s one of the longest-running day parties, with music by DJ Drake. Complimentary food, cash bar, and ages 25 and up admitted. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $20 in advance; $30 at the door. Roxbury Nightclub, 116 W. Fifth St.

There will be an impressive lineup of DJs from up and down the East Coast, including DJ Self, DJ Spazo, DJ Bobby Drake, DJ Lonnie B, Kyra Chaos, DJ Emanon, and featuring model Amazin’ Amie. Noon-8 p.m. $25 and up. BlackFinn, at the EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade St., tournamenttakeover.com.

The legendary hip-hop DJ will spin. Presented by IMM and TC Entertainment. 1-7 p.m. General Admission, $30; VIP, $50. Phoenix Nightclub, 300 N. College St., charlotteparties.com.

Several current and former professional and college football players are scheduled to attend, including Kenny Moore (Panthers), Ryne Robinson (Panthers), Phillip Adams (Jets), Michael Dean Perry, Ben Coates (Livingstone), Yancey Thigpen (WSSU), Anthony Blaylock (WSSU), Omar Gaither, Donald Frank (WSSU), Troy Pelshak (N.C. A&T), Craig Thompson (N.C. A&T), and more. Music from DJ KAOS and DJ Moe Com. Presented by Eddietainment, with support from NFLPA. Noon-8 p.m. $15 and up. Vapiano, 201 S. Tryon St., proplayersdayparty.eventbrite.com.

The legendary rapper hosts this party, with music from DJ Lonnie B and MC/DJ Madd Skillz. Presented by Eddietainment. Noon-7 p.m. $15 and up. BAR Charlotte, 301 N. College St.,theartofnoisecharlotte.eventbrite.com.

Party with the old-school hip-hop star, along with music from DJ Travis Gales, DJ BLUU, and DJ SC. Presented by The Collective Group. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $20-$35. Howl At the Moon, at EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade St.,eventbrite.com.

Gospel choirs and praise and worship dance teams from a variety of colleges will perform. Presented by Expressions of Faith Ministry. 2-6 p.m. $25. McMillan Gallery, at Spirit Square, 345 N. College St.,freewebs.com/expfaithministry.

Party to music from DJ Izzy Nice, DJ Twan G, and DJ MC, and order from the large food and drink menus. Presented by Eddietainment. Noon-7 p.m. $15 and up. Buffalo Wild Wings at NASCAR Hall of Fame, 400 E. Martin Luther King Blvd., saturday4.eventbrite.com.

DJ Shogun controls the soundtrack at this annual day party, which also has a lunch menu and drink specials. 1-7 p.m. $20 and up. Blue Restaurant and Bar, 206 N. College St., digitaldivasevents.com.

This day party is taking over one of Uptown’s largest nightclubs. Presented by Nick PrimeTime Ingram and The Execs. 1-7 p.m. $20. Re:Public nightclub, 300 N. College St., pandaymonium2.eventbrite.com.

Party at this reality show hotspot. Presented by J&J Entertainment Group, Forward Vision Group, and Moxie Society. Noon-7 p.m. Free admission before 2 p.m. with RSVP; cover charge after. Sports One Bar and Lounge, 521 N College St., theyardatsportsone.eventbrite.com.

Hosted by the Charlotte Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and V-103 FM’s Fly Ty, with music by DJ Expensivelife. 1-6 p.m. General admission, $20; VIP tables available. Enso Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar, at EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade St., carpediemthedayparty.eventbrite.com.

It will be an intimate event, with Atlanta- and Charlotte-based fashion, entertainment, lifestyle, fitness, beauty, and entertainment professionals. Attendees will be entertained by a DJ, giveaways, a social media photo booth, and vendors. Hosted by Jelisa Raquel and The Elite. Presented by Broadcasting Beauty PR. Noon-3 p.m. $30-$40. 333 W. Trade St., eventbrite.com/e/blogging-beauties-media-meet-up-with-jelisa-raquel-the-elite-petite-tickets-15624616649.

Music by DJ DR and DJ Skillz. Presented by The Sol Kitchen and Dynasty 5. Noon-6 p.m. $20 and up. Studio Movie Grille, at EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade St., ultimatedayparty.eventbee.com.

Party all day across two adjoining venues, with music by Chubb Rock, DJ Shakim, DJ Flemingo, and DJ Big Cutz. Food and drink menus will be available, and there will be a cigar lounge on the patio. Presented by Talk of the Town, LK and R&R Productions, and Insights Marketing. Noon-until. $25 and up. Texicali and The Comedy Zone, 900 NC Music Factory Blvd., talkofthetownent.com.

The hip-hop legends are uniting for this day party. Noon-2 a.m. $30. The Ladidadi House, 301 E. 9th St.,theladidadidayparty.com.

Come out and party all day and night. Music by go-go band Jus Once, DJ Three-Sixty Calloway, and DJ Capital J Dickens. Hosted by Tap Masango. Ages 30 and up preferred. Presented by BossMan Entertainment. Noon-2 a.m. $25. American Pop, 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd., bossmanentertainment.org.

Join NFL star Steve Smith Sr. and special guests at this fundraising event. Your admission includes two games of bowling, shoes, a commemorative T-shirt (while supplies last), silent auction, and food and drink specials. All proceeds will benefit Safe Alliance, which serves survivors of domestic violence. Presented by the Steve Smith Family Foundation. Noon-4 p.m. $75 and up. 10 Park Lanes, 1700 Montford Dr.,stevesmithfamilyfdn.org.

The seventh annual day party at this location goes up a notch with DJ Khaled as host and music by DJ Mydnite and DJ Ngenius. Presented by Heights Entertainment. Noon-7 p.m. $50 and up. Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Uptown, 222. S. Tryon St., heightsent.com.

Party under the big top, and enjoy music and drink specials. Presented by The A List, A.C.T. Productions, and MAZ Entertainment. 1-7 p.m. $25 and up; VIP cabanas available. Oasis @ The Tent, 516 N. College St.,oasissaturdazed.eventbrite.com.

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