(Please send your updated status and any other listings information to the Listings Editor Katie Walenter at listingsedit@gambitweekly.com or fax to 483-3116.) family Tuesday 6 Summer starz theater workshops. Central School of the Arts & Humanities Center, 809 Kirby St., St. Charles, (337) 433-7323; www.childrenstheatre.cc Ñ The ChildrenÕs Theatre Company of St. Charles holds its annual ÒSummer Starz SeriesÓ of theater workshops for kids ages 5-18. Visit Web site or call for details and registration information. wednesday 7 Summer Storytime. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., 899-7323; www.octaviabooks.com Ñ Courtney Eiswirth reads stories for all ages every Wednesday through July. 10:30 a.m. ThursDAY 8 MAGIC NIGHT WITH DR. MAGIC . CarretaÕs Grill, 2320 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 837-6696 Ñ The childrenÕs magician performs tableside magic. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. FriDAY 9 KidsÕ music camp. The Big Top, 1638 Clio St., 569-2700; www.3rcp.com Ñ The 3 Ring Circus Arts Education Center and New Orleans MusiciansÕ Clinic Gig Fund present an educational music concert series for kids and their caretakers. Mr. Rogan presents a Mardi Gras Party. Tickets $5 nonmember adults, free admission for all kids and 3 Ring members. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. sunday 11 kidsÕ Soccer class. Decatur and Spain streets Ñ Free weekly soccer classes in the Marigny for kids, followed by a game with kids, teenagers and parents. Live music provided. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

events Tuesday 6 Symphony Book Fair. Jewish Community Center, 5342 St. Charles Ave., 861-2004 Ñ Symphony Volunteers Inc. holds its annual book fair featuring books in all genres, videos, CDs, DVDs, sheet music and artwork. Proceeds benefit the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Organ & Labyrinth Meditation Hour. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 522-0276; www.trinityc.net Ñ Albinas Prizgintas leads an hour of organ music and quiet meditation every Tuesday. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday 7 Yogamotion dance class. Max Fitness, 4953 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 231-8616 Ñ Kathy Koehl teaches a weekly yogamotion dance class. Reservations required. Fee is $15 per class. 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday at the square concert. Lafayette Square, across from Gallier Hall on St. Charles Avenue., 585-1500; www.wednesdayatthesquare.com Ñ The subdudes perform. The Bingemen are the opening act. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

yoga & Pilates Classes. The Big Top, 1638 Clio St., 569-2700; www.3rcp.com Ñ Jennifer Pearl teaches yoga and Pilates weekly. Call 258-5724 for details. 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Pilates) and 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. (restorative yoga) Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. (flow yoga) Monday.

Bipolar/Depression support. West Jefferson Medical Center, Behavorial Medical Center, Oak Room, 229 Bellemeade Blvd., Gretna, 391-2440 Ñ The Parents Chapter of the Southeast Louisiana Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance holds a free bimonthly support group for parents and caregivers of kids and adolescents with mood disorders. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday 8 Fundraising professionals conference. East Jefferson General Hospital Conference Center, 4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie; www.afpno.net Ñ The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater New Orleans Chapter hosts ÒPassport to Fundraising Success,Ó its annual two-day workshop featuring more than 200 professionals from the Gulf Coast. Open to the public. Registration fees range from $50-$175. 8 a.m. Thursday-Friday.

yoga For seniors. Tapas Yoga and Movement Studio, 4413 Chastant St., Metairie, 256-5255; www.tapasyoga.net Ñ Tracey Watts leads a yoga class designed for seniors. Wear loose clothing. Admission $5. 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

Twilight garden concert series. City Park, New Orleans Botanical Garden, Pavilion of the Two Sisters, 483-9386; www.neworleanscitypark.com Ñ Frank and Cindy Mayes perform. Tickets $6 general admission, $2 kids ages 5-12, free admission 5-under. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., through Aug. 31.

Mozart concert. Metairie Ridge Presbyterian Church, 215 Phosphor Ave., Metairie, 833-6357; www.jpas.orgÑ The Jefferson Chorale presents a concert celebrating MozartÕs 250th birthday. Free admission. 7 p.m.

New Orleans zephyrs. Zephyr Field, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, 734-5155; www.zephyrsbaseball.com Ñ The Zephyrs play Nashville (Thursday-Sunday) and the Iowa Cubs (Monday). Yeah You Right plays after ThursdayÕs game and Penny Lane plays after SaturdayÕs game. Tickets start at $7. 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 7 p.m. Monday. Friday 9 Uptown Chess club. PuccinoÕs Coffee Shop, 3128 Magazine St., 905-2971 Ñ The Uptown Chess club resumes its weekly games. All are welcome. 7:30 p.m.

Warren easton Reunion. Various locations; www.warreneastonclassof1996 Ñ Warren Easton High SchoolÕs Class of 1996 holds a three-day ÒBounce Back New OrleansÓ event centered around its 10-year reunion. Visit Web site for a complete schedule. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday (banquet), 2 p.m. Sunday (picnic).

Argentine Tango Dance. Argentine Tango Club, 5956 Magazine St., 887-3095 Ñ Call Maria for class information; open tango dance every Friday. Tickets $5. 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

saturday 10

Magazine street Farmers market. Magazine and Girod streets, www.marketumbrella.org Ñ Crescent City Farmers Market holds its weekly Saturday market. Fresh produce, flowers and food available. 8 a.m. to noon.

French Market Creole tomato festival. French Market, North Peters Street, 522-2621; www.frenchmarket.org Ñ The annual festival features cooking demonstrations, food and live music. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Kid Camera Project fundraiser. The Bridge Lounge, 1201 Magazine St., 229-1888; www.kidcameraproject.com Ñ The New Orleans Kid Camera Project fundraiser features a silent auction of the kidsÕ photographs, music by DJs Kazu, Brice Nice and Lady Lolo, and $2 Abita beers. The project began as a creative outlet for kids dealing with the aftermath of Katrina. Photography equipment donations are welcome. Tickets $10. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

JazzÕn the Vines. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082 (Old Military Road), Bush, (985) 892-9742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com Ñ Pontchartrain Vineyards presents a concert with Charmaine Neville. Bring picnic fare, blankets and chairs. No pets or outside wine, beer or liquor. Tickets $10. 6:30 p.m.

Art from the heart gala. Stella Jones Gallery, Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 132, 568-9050 Ñ The annual gala and art auction benefits the rebuilding of the arts community in New Orleans. Tickets $75. 7 p.m.

Bennett Miller & Capote screening. NOCCA/Riverfront, 2800 Chartres St., 566-1225; www.nocca.com Ñ Director Bennett Miller hosts a screening of his latest film, Capote. A discussion with author Sarah Vowell follows. Tickets $16.50. 7 p.m.

Boogie back to nÕawlins bash. International School of Louisiana Temporary Campus, 2603 Florida Ave., Kenner, 464-7488 Ñ The International School of Louisiana holds a fundraiser featuring live and silent auctions, and music by Fredy Omar con su Banda, New Orleans Jazz Vipers, High Ground Drifters and the ISL Parent Band. The event is for adults only. Tickets $20. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Jefferson Chorale. Teatro Wego!, 177 Sala Drive, Westwego, 885-2000; www.jpas.org Ñ The Jefferson Chorale presents ÒAfter the Storm,Ó a concert celebrating faith, humor and spirit in post-Katrina New Orleans. Soft drinks and desserts provided; wine available for sale. Tickets $12 general admission, $7 seniors/kids. 7:30 p.m. Sunday 11 KingPin Flea Market. Kingpin Bar, neutral ground between Lyons and Upperline streets, 1307 Lyons St., 891-2373 Ñ The popular flea market offers vintage and designer clothing, handmade crafts and jewelry, used and rare CDs, records and books, New Orleans-themed shirts and jewelry, crafts, collectibles and household items. This will be the last market until the fall. For vendor information call 269-3982. Noon to 5 p.m.

trinity artist series. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 522-0276; www.trinityc.net Ñ Trinity Artist Series presents a concert with pianist Robert Jonathan Siegel. He will play selections by Bach and Chopin. Free admission. 5 p.m.; Trinity Artist Series seeks singers of all ranges and talents for Yellowdog Prophet ChoirÕs production of Carmina Burana by Carl Orff during the Independence Day Music Festival on July 2. Call 670-2520 for details and rehearsal times.

Art & Soul. NOCCA/Riverfront, 2800 Chartres St., 566-1225; www.nocca.com Ñ NOCCA/Riverfront celebrates its return to its riverfront campus featuring a patron party, silent auction, food, live music by Theresa Andersson, Troy Andrews, Germaine Bazzle, Michael Pellera, Mike Rihner and others. Tickets $100 gala, $200 patron party and gala. 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday 12 Iyengar Yoga CLasses. Anne Burr Dance Studio, 1128 Dublin St., second floor, 862-5568 Ñ Iyengar yoga is a form that emphasizes strength, stamina, flexibility and balance. The studio offers beginner classes on Friday nights and advanced classes on Monday nights. $12 for single class. Monday advanced class, 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., Friday beginner class, 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

call for donations

instruments needed. Performing Arts Society of Acadiana, P.O. Box 52979, Lafayette, La., 70505, (337) 237-2787; www.pasa-online.org Ñ The Performing Arts Society of Acadiana seeks the donation of instruments Ñ clarinets, horns, saxophones, flutes, trumpets, drums and more Ñ for students whose families cannot afford band instruments. Call to schedule a donation.

words

Algiers Regional Branch. 3014 Holiday Drive; www.nutrias.org Ñ New Orleans Public Library offers all local schools donated books to replenish their libraries. School representatives are invited to contact Geraldine Harris at 596-2601.

BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS. 3414 Hwy. 190, Suite 10, Mandeville, (985) 626-8884 Ñ Erica Spindler signs Copycat. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS. 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135 Ñ Erica Spindler signs Copycat. 2 p.m. Saturday; The Horror Reading Group discusses Haunted: Tales of the Grotesque by Joyce Carol Oates. 7 p.m. Monday.

BethÕs books. On Port Street behind Sound Cafe, 2700 Chartres St., 947-4477; bethsbooks@gmail.com Ñ Readings and music from contributors to Meena, the Anglo-Arabic bilingual journal edited by Andy Young and Khaled Hegazzi. Free admission. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Dream new Orleans. 311 Decatur St., first floor, 982-0922; www.thesoulofno.com Ñ The New Orleans Renaissance Society presents a weekly open-mic Spoken Soul Session featuring poetry, jazz, hip-hop and soul. Admission $7 general, $5 students w/ college ID. 8 p.m. to midnight Thursday.

EAST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY. 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 838-1100; www.jefferson.lib.la.us Ñ The Popular Fiction Book Club discusses Ruth ReichlÕs Garlic and Sapphires. 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Fair Grinds Coffee House. 3133 Ponce de Leon St., 948-3222; www.fairgrinds.com Ñ Free books available to writers and those who lost books in the flood. Sponsored by the Gulf Coast Writers Guild.

GOLD MINE SALOON. 701 Dauphine St., 586-0745; www.17poets.com Ñ The 17 Poets weekly series celebrates the release of The Caveat Onus, part one in Dave BrinksÕ poetry trilogy, with a reading and book signing. Open mic to follow. Poets, writers, storytellers, dancers, musicians, puppeteers and vocalists welcome. Hosted by Dave Brinks. Free admission. 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Latter Library. Carriage House (behind library), 5120 St. Charles Ave., 596-2625; www.nutria.org Ñ Friends of New Orleans Public Library holds its semi-weekly book sale. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.

MAPLE Leaf Bar. 8316 Maple St., 866-9359 Ñ Tom Sancton reads from and signs, Song for My Fathers, his memoir about Preservation Hall. The Clive Wilson Trio performs. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday; The weekly reading series presents featured writers, followed by an open mic. Free admission. 3 p.m. Sunday.

Neutral Ground coffeehouse. 5110 Danneel St., 891-3381 Ñ Weekly Tao poetry reading. 9 p.m. Wednesday.

OCTAVIA BOOKS. 513 Octavia St., 899-7323; www.octaviabooks.com Ñ Douglas Brinkley discusses and signs The Great Deluge: Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. 6 p.m. Wednesday; The Sci-Fi Book Club discusses Mikhail BulgakovÕs The Master and Margarita. 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

Terrytown library. 680 Heritage Ave., Terrytown, 346-2717; www.jefferson.lib.la.us Ñ The MidweekersÕ book group discusses Steve HockensmithÕs Holmes on the Range. 2 p.m. Wednesday.

call for writers

Natchez Poetry Contest. Attn: Judy Wiggins, Humanities Coordinator, 11 Co-Lin Circle, Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Natchez Campus, Natchez, MS, 39120 Ñ The Natchez Poetry Contest invites writers to submit original poems of any subject, but no longer than 40 lines per poem; there is no limit on number of poems. Winning entries will be compensated and published in an anthology. Visit www.colin.edu/calendar.htm for guidelines and to download an entry form for each poem submitted. Entry fee is $7 per poem; make payable to A&S Poetry. Postmark deadline is July 31. (The deadline for all listings information submissions is noon Monday . Listings are edited for space; please visit www.bestofneworleans.com for complete listings.)