The Young Professionals Network, an auxiliary of the Urban League, will hold their Inaugural Installation Ceremony and General Body Meeting on September 9, 2010. The meeting will give an overview of YPN, goals, upcoming events including the 2011 conference (hosted in Boston!) and executive members. New members can qualify to win domestic roundtrip airfare on Southwest Airlines, restrictions apply. The meeting will be held at Vine Street Community Center, located at 339 Dudley Street from 6-8:30pm. YPN requests RSVPs to by ypn2011 -at- gmail.com by Monday, September 6.

The deadline to vote in the State Primary is Wednesday, August 25. Tell a friend to tell a friend as every vote counts! For complete voter information, visit the Elections Division.

Boston Caribbean Carnival is fast approaching so get ready to wave your flag (or adopt an island for a day). The parade begins Saturday August 28 at noon,  from Martin Luther King Blvd into Warren St. and ending in Franklin Park. , J’Ouvert at 5am from Blue Hill Ave and Morton Street for the true jump up crowd. The King & Queen Show takes place Thursday, August 26 at the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center.

Tonight, the duo of Marv Jones and Harold Austin bring you 30+ Chill Lounging & The Champagne Life at the Red Fez, starting at 10pm. The live band begins at 10:15 followed by a DJ at 11:30. The atmosphere will be professional and drama free (so give the attitudes a night off

Breezeway Bar & Grill hosts Mid Day Mic Sessions every Saturday from 1pm to 6pm. Live music, appetizers and Mr. Washington’s margarita special will be on tap. Sponsored by Looking Fabz. Breezeway is located at 153 Blue Hill Ave. in Roxbury.

The Boston Urban Music Festival, an outgrowth of the Peace Boston Hip Hop Festival, remixes its way to City Hall Plaza this Saturday from 4pm – 6pm. Schedules acts include Bad Rabbits, M-Dot, Wiz Khalifa, Ryan Leslie, Young Riot.

The National Pan-Hellenic Council of Boston invites to their first Greek BBQ Weekend this Saturday. The cookout will be held at Carson Beach in South Boston from 11am-5pm. The beach is located at 165 William J. Day Boulevard, walking distance from the Redline at the JFK stop. Play volley-ball, hit beach for swimming or just kick back to DJ Al Gee of Hot 97 Boston. Car pooling and public transportation are recommended as parking is limited. On Sunday, join the church service at Morning Star Baptist Church on Blue Hill Ave. with brunch afterward. For more info, visit http://www.nphcboston.org.

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Tuesday, August 10th bring the family out for Arts in the Park, 10am-1pm at Titus Sparrow Park. This event, hosted by United South End Settlements, will feature live music, face painting, food and more. For more information, click here. Titus Sparrow Park is located at the corner of Columbus Ave. and W. Newton St.

The job market may seem like stormy waters but United South End Settlements is here to steer you in the right direction. In conjunction with the Timothy Smith Network, they will be offering free classes on online resources and technology skills for adults seeking employment. Services will include understanding the job search process, resume and cover letter assistance, and how to answer interview questions. Classes will be held August 16-19, 5pm-8pm with a repeat session September 13-16, 10am-1pm. For more information call Keith Simon at 617.536.8610.

Parade season is in full swing with the Dominican Parade and Festival set for Sunday, August 15. Floats, performers, and custom cars will cruise down the parade route into Franklin Park where music and games will await. The Dominican Festival is the finale of a weeklong series of events celebrating the restoration of the Dominican Republic’s independence in 1863.