It happens to me all the time. I go out on the weekends – sometimes in Brooklyn, sometimes in Manhattan – and before I know it’s 2 a.m. and I just want to be in my bed, instantly.

[ May 23, 2008 10:00 pm to May 24, 2008 12:00 am. ] A group of independent artist - Finsta Bundy, Akua Taylor, Chen Lo, Yejide, Viva Fidel, Quad Almighty and The Powers that Be, and DJ Evil Dee- selected to take part in the “Speaking Truth to Power” voter registration drive/concert epitomize the future of social responsible music.

After having a steady male companion in my life for almost two years, I’m back on the dating scene and the picture doesn’t look pretty.

Tired of your partner’s low-down-dirty-shaming ways? Forget therapy - a few drinks, a long list of Mary J. Blige songs or some of Oran “Juice” Jones’ “The Rain”, and a room full of jilted friends will help you get it all off your chest. Trust.

“Much of what would be considered R&B in the early 90s, has evolved into “neo soul”. It’s all good. Many say I’m that and many say I’m this, but I’ll always be that kid singing high notes to Shai and harmonizing with Boys II Men.”

[ May 7, 2008 12:00 am to May 25, 2008 12:00 am. ] The New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a lineup of 40 films from 22 countries throughout Africa and the African Diaspora, emphasizing history and storytelling, technology and the future.

[ May 8, 2008; 7:00 pm; May 9, 2008; 7:00 pm; May 10, 2008; 2:00 pm; 7:00 pm; May 11, 2008; 12:00 pm; ] How far would you travel to find your way home? “One of a Kind”, by Nephesh Theatre of Israel, is the compelling, true story of ten-year-old AndArgay and his family’s 400-mile journey to freedom.

Ask any New York buppie what they are doing this week and you’ll probably hear a big spiel about how busy they are. In a city where the sky’s the limit, just about every person who has decided to live here is ambitious. And, almost every ambitious person has things to do. But, why the need to compete with each other about how busy we are?

TK Wonder is one of those musicians that you are lucky to know if you find out about her now, as opposed to kicking yourself in the future for missing out.

“I really do feel and believe that we’re all connected in some way. I’m also a strong believer that energy cycles around - a little like karma.”