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The Black Hollywood Affair will take place at the NC Dance Theatre on Saturday, March 5. Despite the commercial, I'm thinking there probably won't be any helicopters. But, that's just my thought.

Velvet Entertainment and The A List take over the Westin on Friday and Saturday, March 4 and 5, with their events The Premiere and The Encore, respectively.

Dynasty 5 has taken over two venues this year for five parties, Hilton Center City and the Omni — not to mention partnering with some other promoters for more parties.

Rick Ross and Wale will be performing at The Mansion on Sugar Creek Road on Thursday, March 3. Watch this video and don't tell me you're not bouncing your head up and down to Ricky Rozay.

MAZ Entertainment is hosting CIAA events in Founders Hall, Belk Theater and other spots throughout Uptown. Check out their "intense" commercial below.

I have to say, as I've been compiling CL's big ass list of parties for CIAA 201, I've been incredibly overwhelmed. How do you choose which places to hit up out of the 200+ events going on in a four-day period?

Well, I'll be honest: I don't have the answer. But I have been stumbling across some web commercials for CIAA festivities. Here's one from The Sol Kitchen and friends, who will be putting on 13 events in Uptown.

It's that time of year again, when out-of-towners flood the Queen City for the annual CIAA basketball tournament. This year, the chaos ensues the first week of March, and here's our list of the parties going on during that week. Of course, this list will be continually updated, so keep checking back. (And if you'd like your party to be listed, please e-mail me at kimberly.lawson@creativeloafing.com.)

TUESDAY, MARCH 1

Tone X & Friends Comedy Grand Opening Show at Lux (formerly Jillian's). Live Band with DJ Stacey Blackman, afterward Vibe Network with DJ A Rock "The Source For Grown Folk Music." March 1. Doors open at 7 p.m., seating at 8 p.m., showtime promptly at 8:30 p.m. Lux, 200 E. Bland St. Tickets available online: www.y2mgmt.com. For reservation, call 704-241-8447 or 704-890-0771.

Vanity7 at Seven: An Evening Beauty Event at Apostrophe Lounge. Ladies in attendance will receive mini-makeovers, giveaways, signatures cocktails and more, in preparation for CIAA week. March 1, 7 p.m. Apostrophe Lounge, 1440 S. Tryon St. For more info visit www.Vanity7Studio.com Call: 347-850-4877.

Official CI Kickoff Foreign Affair Tuesdays at On the Roxx Southend. Sponsored by Chambord. Everyone free all night. March 1, 9 p.m. On the Roxx Southend, 1520 South Blvd. For more information, visit www.theladypromoter.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2

Pop Life at Phoenix. The folks at The Sol Kitchen brings you the first big party of CIAA weekend. Free, until 10:30 p.m.; $5 afterward. March 2, 8 p.m. Phoenix, 300 N. College St. For more info, visit www.thesolkitchen.com.

Vybe & View at Wok Bar. Presented by Talk of the Town, Patrick D. Cannon - Mayor Pro-Tem, and the National Black MBA Association of Charlotte. Featuring live jazz, music by DJ Flemingo and food and drink specials. $10 donation requested. March, 2, 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Wok Bar, 127 N. Tryon St. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://tottciparties2011.eventbrite.com.

The Warm Up at Crave Dessert Bar. Presented by the Sigmas of Charlotte. Free admission. March 2, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Crave Dessert Bar, 500 W. 5th St. For more information, visit www.sigmasofcharlotte.com.

SoulStage at Allure Lounge. Hosted by Rico Barrino. Performing live is Intertwyne, with "Q the Poet." $10 advance tickets. March 2. Allure Lounge, 1508 S. Mint St.

LIFE-BEATS-KICKS Mixtape Release & Mixer at Apostrophe Lounge. Hosted by DJ Skillz "The Next Great American DJ." Brought to you by Velocity Sneaker Boutique, B.E.Side Management & Eric Terry Promotions. Free. March 2, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Apostrophe Lounge, 1440 S. Tryon St. For more information contact 404-663-1440.

Wale Official College Kickoff Party at 935. Hosted by Wale. Music by DJ Youngun. Everybody free until 9:30 p.m. with college ID. $10 until 10 p.m. with ID. $10 and up. March 2, 9 p.m. Club 935, 935 S. Summit Ave. For more information, visit www.ez-tixx.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 3

Day Parties

Thursday Day Party at 5th Element. With Fly Ty from My 92.7. Tickets prices vary. March 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 5th Element, 500 W. 5th St. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://ciaa5thelementnc.eventbrite.com.

The Day Affair at Apostrophe Lounge. Premium open bar. Music by DJ Hukher. $30. March 3, 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Apostrophe Lounge, 1440 S. Tryon St. 980-333-3474. www.apostrophelounge.com.

Night Parties

Meet and Greet Social Thursday at Cosmos Café. Brought to you by Brothers 4 Life Entertainment. March, 3, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. $35 ticket price gets you into all three Brothers 4 Life Ent. events at Cosmos. Cosmos Café, 300 N. College St. For more information, visit www.b4life-ent.com.

CIAA Weekend Kickoff Party at Cosmos Café. Brought to you by Brothers 4 Life Entertainment. Mica Swain performs live. March, 3, 9 p.m. $35 ticket price gets you into all three Brothers 4 Life Ent. events at Cosmos. Cosmos Café, 300 N. College St. For more information, visit www.b4life-ent.com.

CI Old School/New School Party at Tempo. Presented by the Tanglewood Crew, featuring DJ SYD and MC "Oh My God," with DJ Hukher spinning on the patio. Weekend pass for all parties at Tempo are $80. March, 3, 9 p.m. Tempo, 4809 Wilkinson Blvd. For more information call 704-391-8909 or visit www.tempocharlotte.com.

Pink Groove VI at Phoenix. Presented by the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Rho Psi Omega Chapter. Music by DJ Stacey Blackmon. Advance tickets $35. March, 3, 9 p.m. Phoenix, 300 N. College St. For VIP tickets and more information, email fundraising@rhopsimega.org or visit www.rhopsiomega.org/pinkgroove6.

CI Kickoff Party with Rick Ross and Wale at The Mansion. $15-$35 advance tickets. March, 3, 8 p.m. The Mansion, 421 East Sugar Creek Road. For more information, visit www.rickyrozay.eventbrite.com.

Suite Dreams III at Suite. Presented by The Sol Kitchen and M. Simmons, with music by DJ Bro-Rabb. Limited $10 advance tickets. March, 3, 9 p.m. Suite, 210 E. Trade St. For more information, visit www.thesolkitchen.com.

The All-Tournament Alumni Mixer at Kalu Restaurant. Presented by TMB Marketing Firm. Live music from a jazz band. 30 and up crowd. $20. March, 3, 8 p.m. Kalu Restaurant, 505 E. 6th St. For more information, visit www.tmbmarketingfirm.com. To purchase tickets, go to www.ez-tixx.com.

The Prelude at Luna Lounge. Live performance by Eric Benet. $20 advance tickets. March, 3, 10 p.m. Luna Lounge, 521 N. College St. For more information, contact Randy McLeod at 980-333-7021 or visit theprelude2011.eventbrite.com.

Tip Off Thursday at Whisky River. Presented by BestFriendz, Dynasty 5 and Pinkies Up Productions. Music by DJ Skillz. Ladies free with flyer before 11 p.m. $10-$20 advance tickets. March, 3, 9 p.m. Whisky River, 210 E. Trade St. To purchase tickets, visit http://tipoffthursday2011.eventbrite.com.

Heaven at Blue Restaurant. Presented by Talk of the Town. Music by DJ Maestro, live music by Let It Flow. $20 and up. March, 3, 8 p.m. Blue Restaurant, corner of 5th and College streets. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit http://tottciparties2011.eventbrite.com

Funny First Thursday at Dixie's Tavern. Join your host Kenny "FB Famous" Mack in welcoming BET veteran and star of HBO's "Bad Boys of Comedy," Dave Martin. With up and coming comedian J-Bliss. Kitchen will be open. March, 3, doors at 8 p.m. Dixie's Tavern, 301 E. 7th St. For more information, visit http://eddietainment.com.

DJ Kool performing live at House of Jazz. March, 3. Doors at 9 p.m. House of Jazz, 8630 University Executive Park Drive. To purchase tickets, call House of Jazz at 704-377-0008, Universal Cuts Saloon at 704-688-0208, or email funklabb@gmail.com.

The Best of Both Worlds: Fire and Ice at Grand Central. Presented by the Alphas of Charlotte and the Deltas of Charlotte Foundation. Music by DJ DR and DJ Flemingo. Advance tickets: $25 and up. March, 3, 10 p.m. Grand Central, 1000 Central Ave. For tickets or more information, visit www.CharlotteSocialScene.com or call David at 704-293-7156.

Fierce CI at Roof With a View. Fashion show and party presented by Turn Around Inc. Food and drinks available. $25 and up. March, 3, 7 p.m. Roof With A View, 634 S. Cedar St. To purchase tickets, visit www.ez-tixx.com.

R&B Live CI Edition at Jet Ultra Lounge. With Sunshine Anderson. $20 and up. March, 3, 8 p.m. Jet Ultra Lounge, 1202 Charlottetowne Ave. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.randblive.com.

Mystique Affair at Extravaganza Depot. Presented by Bridgeline Productions. $15. March, 3, 9 p.m. Extravaganza Depot, 1610 N. Tryon St. For more information, visit www.bridgelineproduction.com.

Regulation: 2011 CIAA Tip-off Episode at Loft 1523. Presented by R&R, Rickmond Media and Kilante & Friends. $20 and up. March, 3, 9 p.m. Loft 1523, 1523 Elizabeth Ave. To purchase tickets visit http://regulationtipoffepisode.eventbrite.com.

The First Official Cigar and Wine Party at Sunset Club. Presented by Sky Entertainment. Featuring cigars from Drew Estate, Olivia Series, Rocky Panel, Montecristo, & Cohiba. Free wine tasting from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., free cigar for the first 50 guests. Ages 25 and up only. Women only $20 before 10 p.m. $30 advance tickets available at No Grease Barbershops, $40 at the door. March 3, 8 p.m. The Sunset Club, 1820 South Blvd. For VIP Tables call 704-957-4722.

CIAA Pinky Kickoff Party at Club Nikki's. Starring porn star Pinky, hosted by DJ Cat-X and music by DJ CA. $25 and up. March 3, 8 p.m. Club Nikki's, 3001 Little Rock Road. To purchase tickets, visit http://gogettaworld.eventbrite.com.

CI Weekend Kickoff Party at The Saloon. Presented by Doc Roc Entertainment and Eddietainment. With Law 360 and Ken Harris broadcasting Live on WGIV 103.3 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Later, music by DJ Lonnie B of the Heavy Hitters and Richmond VAs 92.1. March 3, 6 p.m. The Saloon at the NC Music Factory, 935 Graham St. To purchase advance tickets, visit www.ez-tixx.com.

The Tournament Warmup at Strike City. Presented by Inner Circle Events. $15 and up. March 3, 10 p.m. Strike City, 210 E. Trade St. For more information, visit www.innercircleevents.com/ciaa2011.

Thursday Night Party at 5th Element. With Dougie Fresh, Whodini and Curtis Blow performing live. Hosted by Sy Baby and King Arthur. Tickets prices vary. March 3, 9 p.m. 5th Element, 500 W. 5th St. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://ciaa5thelementnc.eventbrite.com.

After the Game at QC VIP Lounge. Hosted by 106 & Park and The Game's Terrance J. $25 and up. March 3, 10 p.m. Queen City VIP Lounge, 4205 Monroe Road. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.ez-tixx.com.

Gucci Mane Official Welcome to Charlotte at 935. Gucci Mane performing live. $20 and up. March 3, 9 p.m. Club 935, 935 S. Summit Ave. To purchase tickets, visit www.ez-tixx.com.

An Evening with Chaka Khan and friends at Blake Hotel. $60 and up. March 3, 6:30 p.m. The Blake Hotel, 555 S. McDowell St. To purchase tickets, visit www.ez-tixx.com.

Official Chaka Khan after party at Blake Hotel. With Chaka Khan, Doug E. Fresh and Biz Markie. With DJ Supreme and DJ Lon. $20 and up. March 3, 9:30 p.m. Blake Hotel, 555 S. McDowell St. To purchase tickets, visit www.ez-tixx.com.

Mystikal Official CI Kickoff Party at Neighborhood Theatre. $20 and up. March 3, 9 p.m. Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th St. For more information, visit www.ez-tixx.com or www.neighborhoodtheatre.com.

Privileged at Apostrophe Lounge. Music by DJ Phalse ID. $10 before 11 p.m. March 3, 9 p.m. Apostrophe Lounge, 1440 S. Tryon St. 980-333-3474. www.apostrophelounge.com.

Thursday Night Toss Up: Raleigh vs. Charlotte at Belk Theater. Presented by Maz Entertainment. Music by DJ Dexter Dynamite (Charlotte) and DJ Red October (Raleigh). $10 and up. March 3, 10 p.m. Belk Theater, 120 N. Tryon St. For more information, visit www.mazentertainment.net.

Diverse Thursdays, CI Edition Block Party at Dharma and Marigny. Hosted by Lance Gross. Special guests 9th Wonder, Petey Wheatstraw, DJ XL and DJ Shaun Nyce. Live go-go band Uptown Swagga. $10 and up. March 3, 9 p.m. Dharma/Marigny, 1440 S. Tryon St. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.froma2zentertainment.com.

Throwback Thursday at The Oasis. With Chubb Rock, Dres, Greg Nice. Special performance by Bell Biv Devoe. $15 and up. March 3, 9 p.m. The Oasis, 410 E. 7th St. (corner of 7th at Caldwell and Brevard streets). For more info, visit www.partyatthetent.com.

Huggy Lowdown Comedy Show at Molly MacPherson's. Presented by Good Life Ent NC. With Chris Paul and Chris Thomas. $20 in advance. March 3, 7 p.m. Molly MacPherson's, 127 N. Tryon St. (corner of 5th and Church). For more info, visit www.goodlifeentnc.com.

SOULcial Ci-Thursday, The HBCU Alumni Edition at On the Roxx Southend. Live performance by singer/guitarist Cardye, with DJ infinite spinning neo-soul and R&B. $10. 8 p.m. On the Roxx South End, 1520 South Blvd. For more info, call 704-661-1133.

Fantasia Grammy Award Celebration at Pavilion at EpiCentre. With Fantasia. Hosted by Bluz International Spoken Word Artist and DJ A Rock "The Source For Grown Folk Music" with special guest Calvin Richardson, Carl Thomas, Ida Divine, J. Elise, and Y Square Management. $25-$50. March 3, 9 p.m. Pavilion at EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade St. For more information, visit http://www.y2mgmt.com.

DJ Greg J at Mez. Featuring San Francisco’s premiere mixasonic, scratadelic party rocker. March 3. Mez, 210 E. Trade St. www.mezcharlotte.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4

Day parties

JetSet — The Day Party II, Tournament Edition at Mez. Presented by The Sol Kitchen and M. Simmons. Food will be available. Limited $10 advance tickets. March 4, 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Mez, 210 E. Trade St. For more information, visit www.thesolkitchen.com.

C.I. Midday Madness at Tempo. Presented by the Tanglewood Crew, featuring DJ SYD and MC "Oh My God," with DJ Hukher spinning on the patio. Weekend pass for all parties at Tempo are $80. March 4, 12 p.m. Tempo, 4809 Wilkinson Blvd. For more information call 704-391-8909 or visit www.tempocharlotte.com.

Fast Break FriDAY party at Wok Bar. Limited $15 advance tickets. March 4, 12 p.m. Wok Bar, 127 N. Tryon St. For more information, visit http://winorgohomeciaa2011.eventbrite.com.

Under Siege – Day Party at Hilton Center City. Music by DJ Skillz, food menu available. March 4, 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Hilton Center City, 222 E. 3rd St.

4-Play Day Party at Whisky River. Presented by BestFriendz, Dynasty 5 and KB from WSSU. Music by DJ BRO-RABB, the infamous go-go band Let It Flow, and Biz Markie. $20 and up. March 4, 12 p.m. Whisky River, 210 E. Trade St. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://4playfriday2011.eventbrite.com.