FRI 22

Sprint 56K Criterium to benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation, at Sixth Street, Downtown, 6pm. 800/496-4402.

SAT 23

Evening of Middle Eastern Food & Entertainment to benefit local Grass-roots News Network Conference attendees, at Ararat Restaurant, 111 E. North Loop, 7pm-midnight. Cost is $4. 445-8881.

SUN 24

Night of Music w/Amberjack Rice, the Mittens, Carolina Ghost Queen & Skaminoes to benefit The Yellow Bike Project, at Club DeVille, 6-10pm. 302-1581.

THU 28

Night of Music with Silver Scooter, Belmont Hall, Golden Arm Trio & Tunji to benefit local filmmaker Jeannette Kassem, at Continental Club, 10pm. 459-2278.

SAT 30

Garage Sale to benefit Austin Family House, at 2604 Paramount, 8am-noon. 441-2086.


The Chronicle benefits database extends a year or more into the future. Call Julie Weaver at 454-5766 to get your event listed. Deadline is Friday at 5pm, one week previous to the issue.

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