friday, may 14—Living Water Coffee House at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 130 Main St. South River, NJ 08882. (732) 254-6705. email: KJHTBC@Juno.com 7–11 PM. Free admission. Come see Six Mile Run (Bluegrass).

friday, may 14—Trysting Tent at The National Black Theatre (The Temple Room), 2031 Fifth Ave. (between 125th & 126th Sts.) Harlem, NY. (973) 801-3181. email: calebs_house@hotmail.com Web site: http://community.webshots.com/user/calebshouse1 8 PM–Midnight. Prophetic Worship, Poetry, Live Art, Intercession, Teaching, Music, Intimate Worship, Harp and Bowl, Flags, Banners and more. Calling all artists, musicians, intercessors, singers, rappers, and anyone ready to worship the Lord.

saturday, may 15—Open Door Cafe at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 21 Still Rd., Monroe, NY 10950. (845) 782-5600 (church). (845) 782-8904 - contact Colleen McNulty for details and directions or email at joecoll@optonline.net Open every 2nd Sat., unless otherwise noted. Love offering. Refreshments. Doors open at 7 PM. Come see Gone Fishin'.

saturday, may 15—"C" Street Café at The First Presbyterian Church of Rockaway, 35 Church St., Rockaway, NJ 07866. (973) 627-1059. Doors open 7:30 PM, starts 8 PM. Love offering. Come see Janine Stange. www.janinestange.com

saturday, may 15—The Shepherd's Place at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3139 County Road 516, Old Bridge NJ 08857. (732) 607-7714. Web site: www.lc-goodshepherd.org 7–9 PM. $5 admission. For all ages; children 10 and under are admitted free. Come see 9 Feet Tall. www.9feettall.com

saturday, may 15—New Mercies Cafe, "A Gospel Experience & Showcase" at Holiday Inn, 283 Rt 17 S. Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. For more info, please call Liz at 201-569-0814 or visit www.newmerciescafe.com 7:30-11:30 PM. Tickets are $15 in advance $20 at the door. Come see jazz band Tyrone Birkett & 1 Step Forward and Harold B.

saturday, may 15—FBC Manayunk Cafe at First Baptist Church of Manayunk, 195 Green Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19127. (215) 483-3920 email: pastorjolsen@hotmail.com Web site: http://www.geocities.com/fbcmcoffee Starts 7:30 PM. Open Mic from 7:15–8:15 PM. Love offering. Refreshments available for a small suggested donation.  All first-time attendees are eligible for a free beverage and slice of pizza or dessert. Come see Open Microphone 7:15–8:15 PM; Deana Mears 8:15–9:30 PM. http://deanamears.com

saturday, may 15—Prelude To Heaven Cafe at Chestnut Street Community Church, 303 Chestnut St. at 3rd Ave., Roselle, NJ 07203. (908) 241-6470 ext. 17 Web site: www.chestnutstreetcommunitychurch.com Begins at 5 PM. Free admission and refreshments. Love offering. Come see As One.

saturday, may 15—The Jericho Cafe at Christian Pentecostal Church, 910 Richmond Rd. (back of building), Staten Island, NY 10304. (718) 273-5850 email: K75Redrose@aol.com Web: www.cpc900.com/jericho.htm Enjoy hot & cold food and beverages, flavored coffees, espresso & cappuccino at nominal fee. Love offering. Doors open at 7 PM. If you have a talent in singing, dancing, playing an instrument, poetry, drama, etc. and want to use it for the Lord's glory, contact the cafe before May 9th. Come to Gospel Open Mic Night.

saturday, may 15—Kingdom Kafe, at His Word Ministries, 593 Ringwood Ave., Wanaque, NJ 08807. (973) 616-5640. Web site: www.hiswordministries.org Begins at 7:30 PM. Coffee, desserts, cold beverages and more available. Love offering. Come see Oracle.

saturday, may 15—FBC Manayunk Cafe at First Baptist Church of Manayunk, 195 Green Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19127. (215) 483-3920 email: pastorjolsen@hotmail.com Web site: http://www.geocities.com/fbcmcoffee Starts 7:30 PM. Open Mic from 7:15–8:15 PM. Love offering. Refreshments available for a small suggested donation.  All first-time attendees are eligible for a free beverage and slice of pizza or dessert. Come see Open Mic 7:15–8:15 PM; Deana Mears 8:15–9:30 PM.

saturday, may 15—Solid Rock Cafe at Calvary Chapel of Central Bucks, Route 202 in the Chalfont Square Shopping Center, 150 East Butler Ave., Chalfont PA 18914. (215) 822-4012 Web site: www.calvarycentralbucks.org Starts 7:30 PM. Come see Joey O.

saturday & sunday, may 15, 16—Sunrise Mall Breast Cancer Awareness Concert at Sunrise Mall of Massapequa Food Court Stage, Massapequa, NY (516) 795-3550. Directions at www.sunrisemall.com/maps.html Noon–3 PM. Janine Stange will be performing at the Food Court Stage and signing copies of her benefit CD "Rhythm of My Heart." All profits go toward breast cancer research. Free admission. Come see Janine Stange. www.janinestange.com

friday, may 21—Benefit Concert at Montclair Community Church, 143 Watchung Avenue, Upper Montclair, NJ. (973) 746-0042. Web site: www.mccministries.org Starts 7:30 PM. A freewill offering will be received to help defray the building expenses of the new Montclair Community Church sanctuary, expected to be completed this summer. Come see Oracle.

friday, may 21—Benefit Concert at Whitehouse United Methodist Church, 73 Old Highway in Whitehouse, NJ (near the Ryland Inn.). (908) 534-2064. Web site: www.whitehouseumc.org Starts 7:30 PM. Free-will offering to benefit "Project Welcome," a renovation of the church to make all facilities accessible and enhance hospitality. Come see Ed Jankiewicz.

saturday, may 22—The Bright and Morning Star Coffeehouse at the First Baptist Church, 56 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591-4011. (914) 631-6372. email: fbc.tarrytown@verizon.net Starts 7:30 PM. Suggested contribution: $5 per person or $10 per family. Come see Walter Santos.

saturday, may 22—Saturday Night Alive: An evening of Praise and Worship, sponsored by Mount Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church, Mount Bethel, PA. Held at Tuscarora Inn and Conference Center, 3300 River Rd., Mount Bethel, PA. Info: (570) 897-7142 email: thornz@enter.net Web site: www.mblbc.org Doors open 6:30 PM; starts 7 PM. Free admission. Free childcare to age 5 and games and activities for kids ages 6–11.. Free refreshments will be served in the Riverside Cafe. Christian comedian/impressionist Bruce Hillman speaking on "Forgiveness." Praise and Worship music by Mount Bethel Lutheran Brethren Praise Band.

saturday, may 22—Coffee House Concert at The Fellowship Circle of the Hungarian Reformed Church, corner of Kirkland & Fayette St., Perth Amboy, NJ. (732) 442-7799. 7–9 PM; doors open 6:30 PM. Love offering. Refreshments. Come see Faith Factor. www.faith-factor.com

saturday, may 22—Bread of Life Coffeehouse at Bread of Life Assembly of God, Rt. 17K, Bullville, NY 10915. Contact: Bree Lewis at (845) 258-0861 for info or to sign up to perform. Starts 7 PM. Love offering. Come to Open Mic Night.

saturday, may 22—The Agora Cafe at Hope Community Church, 740 N. Henderson Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406. (610) 265-4981. Web site: http://clik.to/agoracafe 7–10 PM; doors open 6:30 PM. Love offering. Free refreshments. Come see Open Mic, Precious Day, Temporary Residents.

saturday, may 22—New Heart Cafe at Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 110 Valley Rd., Clifton, NJ. (973) 345-5150 or (201) 487-7659. email: trinitycn@aol.com Doors open 7:30 PM, begins at 8 PM. Refreshments served. Love offering. Come see Lisa Prokopowitz.

saturday, may 22—Escape Cafe at Cornerstone Chapel (behind Christian Publications Bookstore), 620 Rt 23 N., Pompton Plains NJ 07444. (973) 831-1200 email: escapecafe@hotmail.com Web site: www.escapecafe.org Escape Cafe is a youth-oriented coffeehouse that meets the last Saturday of every month, offering live music, coffee and desserts and great fellowship. 7:30–10 PM. Admission: $3. Free refreshments. Come see DJ Elementz with Carriers of the Cross.

saturday, may 22—Epiphany Coffeehouse at Church of the Epiphany, 615 Thiele Rd., Brick, NJ 08724. (732) 714-0984. 8–11 PM. Admission: $5 (Includes unlimited refreshments). Come see The Castoffs. www.thecastoffs.org

sunday, may 23—Contemporary Sunday Service at New Hope Community Church, 269 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, NJ. (201) 444-7899. Worship begins at 12 PM. Come worship with Smashing Idols. www.smashingidols.com

sunday, may 23—Evening of Praise at Glenfield Middle School Auditorium, 25 Maple Ave., Montclair, NJ. (973) 783.0504. Sponsored by Sisters of Praise Dance Ministry. Starts 6 PM. Tickets are $10 and $6 for children 12 and under, available at Orange Shoetique at 331 Main St. in Orange, NJ. Come see John LaRose, Nu Jeruzalem, Christian Church of God Youth Choir and more.

friday, may 28–RAW Round 2 at Prince of Peace Church, 70 Howe Ave., Passaic, NJ.  (973) 818-7573. email: POPYM@msn.com Web site: www.principedepaz.org Doors open 7:00 PM, starts 7:30 PM. Free admission. See unsigned talent perform Hip-Hop & Dance & R&B.

friday, may 28—Victory Cafe Coffeehouse at Paramus Firehouse #4, 54 Farview Ave., Paramus, NJ 07652. (201) 232-0277. email: cafevictory@hotmail.com Web: www.paramusag.org Sponsored by Paramus Assembly of God. Love offering. Coffee, hot beverages and snacks are free of charge. Starts 7:30 PM. Come see Bob & Sheri Marino.

saturday, may 29–Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church Block Party, 915 North Fifth Street - Stroudsburg, PA. (570) 421-0750. Rain or shine - fun, food, and flea Market items for all ages. 10 AM to 8 PM. Come hear musical guests including The SWC Praise Team , Joey-O, Flint, oneWord.