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Summer 2011: The Google Calendar

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Live calendar being updated throughout the summer!

Fourth of July Weekend (Sat/Sun) Run Down

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Some are better than others. But hey, choices!The Run Hip-Hop Dance Party, 9 Year Anniversaryhttp://www.itstherub.com/Declaration of Independence Read Aloudhttp://www.redbullusa.com/cs/Satellite/en_US/001242969629749Free kayaking.http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2011/07/04/brooklyn-bridge-park-boathouse-kayaking-and-community-rowing - July 4 @ Brooklyn Bridgehttp://www.nycgovparks.org/events/

Weekend Run Down

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SATURDAY From Tools of War Grassroots Hip-Hop Newsletter (subscribe!)SHOW & PROVE CONFERENCE NYC 8am-8pm FREE! The Tensions, Contradictions and Possibilities of Hip Hop Studies in Practice. Free Conference! 8am-8pm. FABEL, MARE 139, Michael Holman, Ernie Paniccioli, Peaches, Omar Ramadan-Santiago, Suad Abdul Khabeer, Ill Kosby, Naomi Bragin, M.C. K~Swift, MiRi Park and more.NYU

Weekend Rundown!

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Saturday¡SI SE PUEDE! CULTURAL FEST: NYCPark Jam Alert! 12pm-5pm. FREE! All Ages ! Rebel Diaz, Boca Floja, DJ Chela, Reyes del Bajo Mundo, Hache st. Nueva Melodia, Ras Ceylon, Wham!, Jarana Beat + Focus on Immigrant Rights. Live music, Visual Art, Arts and Crafts, Face Painting and more! Highbridge Park 173rd & Amsterdam Ave NYC. For more information: 646 942 2444 or 917 655 0552HIP HOP ROOFTOP

Weekend Run Down!

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Here goes - lots of great things this weekend, most notably, the West Indian Day Parade!Saturday: Nuyorican Neophyte Youth Poet of the Year Slam FINALSSep 4 @ 3:00pm $5Hosted by Mahogany L. BrowneThe finalists from the previous Nuyorican Neophyte slams compete for cash, prizes, and the title of Youth Poet of the Year at the Nuyorican Neophyte Slam. Hosted by Mahogany L. Browne.http://

Thursday, Sept 2: Mike Geffner Presents the Inspired Word Poetry Showcase @ Nexus Lounge

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Mike Geffner Presents The Inspired Word poetry/spoken word event, featuring Molly Kat, Jamaal St.John, Tahani Salah, Justin Vinokur + 10-slot open mic.When: Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010Where: One and One Bar & Restaurant (downstairs Nexus Lounge)76 East 1st Street (corner of 1st Avenue)Manhattan, NYChttp://www.oneandoneny.com/Phone: (212) 598-9126Time: 7pm (open mic sign-up starts at 6:30)Info: http:/

Thursday, Sept 2: ?uestlove Set at BK Bowl

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?UESTLOVE DJ SET: BROOKLYNDoors: 10pm. Show: 11pm. $5 advance, $7 day of. Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave between N. 11th & 12th streets Williamsburg, Brooklyn NYC. L Train to Bedford Ave. G to Nassau Ave brooklynbowl.com

Thursday, Sept 2: Back to School Open Mic @ Nuyorican

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End of Summer/Back to School Open MicSep 2 @ 7:00pmHosted by Sciryl$8A chance for everyone to get the end of summer energy out, and welcome in the beauty of fall! Hosted by Sciryl.

First Wednesdays: Hip-Hop, Jazz, Poetry Open Mic at Nuyorican

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Rocky Presents & The Nuyorican Poets Cafe are host to the longest running hip hop open mics in New York City. These shows have a history of launching the careers of many well-known performers as well as providing a venue for up and coming artists to try out new material.ALL THAT! Hip Hop, Poetry & JazzFirst Wednesday of Every Month9:30pm> $10 w/ flyer, $12 w/outALL THAT! Hip Hop, Poetry & Jazz

Tuesday, Aug 31: Listening Party for John Legend and The Roots Latest Album!

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"Brooklyn Bowl is proud to host an exclusive listening session for John Legend and the Roots upcoming album "Wake Up". The upcoming CD, being released by Sony Music on September 21, 2010, will feature soulful music from the 60’s and 70’s all with an underlying theme of awareness, engagement and consciousness— effectively telling listeners to Wake Up! Note: This is not a performance" - http://

Tuesday, Aug 31: Final Tools of War Park Jam!

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Harlem Hop Meets Digger’s Delight Presented by Tools of War grassroots Hip Hop in assoc. with The Friends of St. Nicholas Park5-9pm Ft. DJs Rockin Rob, Chuck City, Muro, Lean Rock, Boogie Blind, Chairman Mao, Jazzy Jay, Fabel, Lord Finesse, Bobbito, Miss Shing-a-Ling, Woodee, Forrest Getemgump and more!St. Nicholas Park 135th St. Plaza & St. Nicholas Ave. Harlem NY 10031Mission: Keep the B-Boys,

Closing Week Concerts at Fat Beats NYC

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"The legendary one-stop for Rap vinyl and CD consumers is closing its doors, and moving to online. Sixteen years ago, Fat Beats opened its doors in New York City. The store, presently located on Lower Manhattan's Sixth Avenue has been a staple in Hip Hop culture since. On top of being a leading retailer for vinyl and independent Hip Hop since its inception, Fat Beats has been a current and past

And we're back! Sunday Rundown

2010-08-29T10:09:00.002-04:00

Annnnd, we're back for September. To return with a bang, we are packing as many events as we can find into this up-to-the-moment Sunday post.Here goes!GRAFFITI HALL OF FAME NYC: 12-8pm at E. 106 & Park Ave in East Harlem NY. Live mural painting By NYC Graff crews: TC5, TATS, UW, TDS, FC, COD, TOP, CIA and many others. Official photos by: Jamal Shabazz & Joe Conzo. For more info vendors,

Tuesday, August 24: Chiddy Bang @ the Highline Ballroom

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Opposite of Adults - Album Release Show: Chiddy Bang withDonnisXV2AM ClubSamuel "Chiddy Bang is a Philly based duo comprised of Chiddy (emcee) and Xaphoon Jones (DJ/producer) who combine elements of indie and electronica with some good al fashioned “spitting”. The result has been described by some bloggers as a “hipsters wet dream”, but Chiddy Bang prefers to think of

Haitus...

2010-08-18T22:06:00.003-04:00

So admittedly, this is a haitus. A short one, I promise you. Things have just been busy and I've needed to focus my attention elsewhere.In the meantime, check out the "Give the Credit..." sidebar fo great sites that will help you stay in the loop. We'll be back up soon~Much love,HDaisy

Saturday, Aug 14: The Stoop, Annual Free Community Hip-Hop Festival

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F.O.K.U.S. PRESENTS THE STOOP 2010 ON AUGUST 14, 2010 IN FORT GREENE PARK, BROOKLYN, NY Brooklyn, NY – Stoops are known for being a common meeting ground for people to share stories and relax. With this in mind, F.O.K.U.S. designed The Stoop, its annual summer arts event, to serve as the artistic physical crossroads between individuals, communities and their respective artistic experiences.

Saturday, Aug 14: Waste Land Documentary @ El Museo del Barrio

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WASTE LAND DOCUMENTARY FEATURE $10 ONLINE OR AT THE DOOR SATURDAY AUG 14, 2010, 8:00 PM"Brazilian artist Vik Muniz has valuable pieces in museums worldwide (including El Museo del Barrio), but his most inspiring work might be made by garbage pickers who illustrate the value of every last thing, because 99 is not 100." IN THE EVENT OF RAIN

Friday, Aug 13: Free Fridays at the Bronx Museum!

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Free Fridays! – Africanísímo 4 Outdoor Film Screeningin collaboration withAfrican Film Festival FRIDAY AUGUST 13, 6:00pm to 10:00pm Screening of Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love" Chai Vasarhelyi, Senegal/USA, 2008, 102 min. (View Trailer)Preceded by animated shorts by artist Piniang (Formally artist-in-residence at The Bronx Museum of the Arts)Music by DJ Laylo(

Get tickets now! Rock the Bells @ Governor's Island, Aug 28

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Guerilla Union, Bowery Presents, Highline & Mad Dog Presents: Rock the Bells Festival 2010at Governors Island FEATURING: Snoop Dogg, A Tribe Called Quest, Wu-Tang Clan, Rakim, KRS-One, Slick Rick, Dj Premier, Street Sweeper Social Club, Murs & 9th Wonder, Wiz Khalifa, Clipse, Immortal Technique, Brother Ali, Jedi Mind Tricks, Supernatural, DJ Muggs w/ Ill Bill, Dj Rocky Rock

Get tickets now! Monday, Aug 16: Wale show at Highline Ballroom

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Edit: Sold Out!Wale : a show about nothingwith Legendary Go Go Band UCB & FriendsAugust 16,2010Release show for new mixtape More About NothingConcert starts @ 8PMDoors open @ 7PMTickets $12.00 in advance$15.00 day of show.Info: Highline Ballroom

Friday, Aug 13: The Black August Hip-Hop Project at the Highline Ballroom

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The Black August Hip Hop Project 2010Dead Prez, Pharoahe Monch, Cody Chestnutt, Homeboy Sandman, Sadat X , Divine of the Dey, ADM, Hasan Salaam, Hakim Green, Bajah & the Dry Eye Crew , Akir, Kalae All Day, La Bruja, Lah Tere, & surprise special guest!August 13,2010Concert starts @ 9PMDoors open @ 8PMTickets $15.00 in advance$20.00 day of show.Info: Highline Ballroom

Friday, Aug 13: Last Train Home, Documentary at Old American Can Factory

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LAST TRAIN HOME DOCUMENTARY FEATURE $10 AT THE DOOR OR ONLINE "Every New Year, 130 million people leave China's industrial cities to return to their rural homelands--the largest human migration in the world. This overwhelming yet intimate documentary follows one family through their chaotic, desperate, agonizing journey. Presented in partnership with Hot

Every Thursday: Inspired Word Poetry Showcases at Nexus and Poisson Rouge

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The Inspired Word Poetry ShowcasesEVERY Thursday night @ 7pm. Cover charge: $10. Age requirement: 21+ Our main venue: One and One Bar & Restaurant Nexus Lounge 76 East 1st Street (on the corner of 1st Avenue) Manhattan, NYC Every SECOND Thursday of the month, our venue is: (Le) Poisson Rouge Downstairs Gallery 158 Bleecker Street Manhattan, NYCMore info:The Inspired Word Blog: http://

Wednesday, Aug 11: Urban Word Showcase and Fundraiser @ The Point CDC

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Teen Poetry Slam Champs: Showcase and Fundraiser This summer, the teen poets representing Urban Word NYC took the national title at the Brave New Voices International Teen Poetry Slam in Los Angeles. The event was hosted by rapper Common and actor Rosario Dawson, and filmed for an HBO special in front of an audience of thousands.On WED. AUG. 11, from 6-8PM, The Point CDC in the

Get your tickets now for Black August! Aug 13 @ Highline Ballroom

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The Black August Hip Hop Project 2010 – August 13, 2010 Featuring performances by: Dead PrezPharoahe MonchCody ChestnuttHomeboy SandmanADMKalae All DaySadat XHasan SalaamAkirLa BrujaDivine of the DeyHakim GreenLah TereBajah & The Dry Eye Crew & Surprise Special Guests! Date: Sunday, August 13, 2010Time: Doors Open at 8:00pm – Concert Starts at 9:00pmLocation: Highline Ballroom 431 W 16th StNew

Tuesday, Aug 10: Bachata Heightz concert @ Highbridge Park

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Time: August 10, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm Location: Highbridge Park Website or Map: http://www.summerstage.org/"Born and raised in Washington Heights, the five members of Bachata Heightz first got together to stay off the streets and experiment with their musical passions. In the years since,

Reminder: Ongoing Events and Summer Shows

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** Hey all, this is just a reminder to keep checking the "ongoing" tag on the right side of the page to find out about long term events like photography exhibits, gallery shows, poetry series, festivals, and more! Also check the "Summer Shows" page on the top of the site for a list of concerts nearly every day of the week!**See what's poppin right now: NYC What's Poppin'?: Ongoing

Sunday, Aug 8: Radical Educators Meetup @ Bluestockings

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Sunday, August 8th @ 12:30PM - FreeRadical Educators MeetupJoin a group of educators engaged in inquiry of critical texts for a meetup and collaborative discussion of pedagogical values and practices. Please bring an article or an excerpt to contribute. Please contact stina@riseup.net for more information.

Saturday, Aug 7: First Fridays at the Brooklyn Museum - - Haiti Tribute

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"At the Brooklyn Museum's Target First Saturdays, thousands of visitors enjoy free programs of art and entertainment each month from 5 to 11 p.m. All evening long, the Museum Café serves a wide selection of sandwiches, salads, and beverages, and a cash bar offers wine and beer. Parking is a flat rate of $4 starting at 5 p.m. All other Saturdays, the Museum closes at 6 p.m."**Highlights from

Saturday, Aug 7: Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry Documentary @ Old American Can Factory

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HORI SMOKU SAILOR JERRY DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FREE WITH RSVP TO SJRSVP@ROOFTOPFILMS.COM"Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry is a feature length documentary exploring the roots of American tattooing through the life of its most iconoclastic figure, Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins. Considered by many the foremost tattoo artist of all time, Collins is the father of modern day tattooing,

Saturday, Aug 7: Hip-Hop Karaoke at Brooklyn Bowl

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"HHK Returns to Brooklyn Bowl August 7th - Native Tongues Hour and NEW SONGS! "Hip Hop Karaoke is coming back to Brooklyn Bowl August 7th. If you've never been to Brooklyn Bowl, it's a 20,000-plus square foot center that includes bowling alley, restaurant (with food

Saturday, Aug 7: Sharon Jones and the Daptones @ Celebrate Brooklyn

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Daptone Revue: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kingswith Budos Band and more! Saturday, August 7, 7pmGates open at 6pm "The Bushwick label Daptone Records, long committed to bringing you the finest soul, funk, gospel and afrobeat sounds to be found on analog tape, trots out the family. With the unstoppable Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings headlining. Backed by the Bushwick Phil, which started as a

Friday, Aug 6: Basseyworld Live @ Bowery Poetry Club

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Basseyworld Live: NYC! 7:00 PM 5 x Def Poetry Jam Poet, Bassey Ikpi is embarking on her summer tour. Bassey is a Nigerian born poet/writer who has been a featured cast member of the National Touring Company of the Tony Award winning Broadway show, Russell Simmon's Def Poetry Jam. This summer Bassey will intertwine her poetry with an evening filled with a live

Friday, Aug 6: Harlem's Mart 125, film @ Maysles Cinema

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HARLEM HOMEGROWN Films made for Harlem, by Harlem Harlem's Mart 125: The American Dream Dir. Rachelle Salnave, 2010, 75 min. Mart 125, formerly located in the heart of Harlem was an indoor market place that housed African vendors from all over the Diaspora. It was developed by government agencies to

Friday Aug 6-Sunday Aug 9 and Following Weekend: Fulton Art Fair at Fulton Park, Bed-Stuy

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Fulton Art FairAugust 6-8th & 13-15th, 2010Noon- 6PMFulton ParkBrooklyn's Longest Thriving Art Collective!Fulton ParkBedford-Stuyvesant, BrooklynHarriet Ross Tubman Blvd/ Fulton Street(Between Stuyvesant & Lewis Avenues)A/C to Utica- B25 to Stuyvesant- B46 to Fulton2010 Lifetime Dedication AwardTo Ms. Dolores I. CartyOn August 15th at 4PMSupport FAF!Help to support the Legacy. FAF is

KIDflix Film Festival in August, Fulton Park

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KIDflix Film FestivalEvery Friday Night in August7:30pmFulton ParkThe Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) and African Film Fest (AFF) proudly celebrate the 11th Annual KIDflix Film Fest of Bedford Stuyvesant in collaboration with the 52nd Annual Fulton Art Fair this August! This exciting partnership will bring fine art, film, music and dance to

Aug 4-19: SEED play at the Classical Theatre of Harlem

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Project Classic's Inaugural Production: SEED by Radha Blank "Burnt-out social worker Anne Simpson wants to retire on a high note, when a gifted nine-year-old, Chee-Chee, from the last “projects” in Anne’s gentrified Harlem neighborhood, collides into her life and forces her to confront the shadows of her past. Much to his mother Latonya’s chagrin, Chee-Chee and Anne develop an

Every Tuesday this Summer: True School Park Jams

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DIGGER'S DELIGHT 2010: HARLEM 5-9pm. All DJs spinning the rarest from their collections! Every Tuesday! Free! All Ages! Host: GrandMaster Caz. Sound by The Legendary Superman Sound SystemSt. Nicholas Park W 135th St. Plaza & St. Nicholas Ave.Harlem NY 10031 stnicholaspark.org. B or C to West 135thIT'S ALL ABOUT THE DJs!Respect the Positivity of the Park Jams!No Alcohol - no buying, no

Tonight! Film: I Heard It Through the Grapevine - Tribute to James Baldwin

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Monday August 2nd, 2010 7:30 PM Visual Liberation Film Festival Co-sponsor: Red Channels I Heard It Through the Grapevine An Event Marking the 86th Anniversary of James Baldwin's Birth Alexis Birdsong, Farah Jasmine Griffin & Ajamu Sankofa. Moderated by Rich Blint Dick Fontanie | 85 min | 1982 | USA This striking documentary

Summerstage/City Parks August Rundown!

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Gil Scott-HeronWhen: Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 7:00PMWhere: Marcus Garvey Park Cost: FreeGil Scott-Heron's cutting edge poetry and musical style is revered as the godfather of hip-hop and neo soul. Presented in association with Jill Newman productions."Blood Pudding" by Sharon Bridgforth, Directed by Baraka de SoleilWhen: Friday, August 6, 2010 at 8:00PM and Saturday, August 7, 2010

Reminder: Summer Shows!

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Don't forget to keep checking our Summer Shows page to keep up with all the best hip-hop and world music concerts taking place this summer!NYC What's Poppin'?: Summer Shows!

July 31 - Sept 30: Eyewitness: Beautiful Black Brooklyn Exhibition at Skylight Gallery

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"Through the work of six extraordinary Black Brooklyn photographers, the Skylight Gallery will examine the tumultuous intersection of the civil rights and cultural movements of the late 1960 s in Central Brooklyn. Eyewitness will feature the works of award-winning Brooklyn artists Larry Brown, Marilyn Nance, Beuford Smith, Randy Waterman, and Leroy Henderson. The artists, as eyewitnesses, have

Friday, July 30: The Legendary Cold Crush Brothers 32nd Anniversary Concert & Party @ the Hip-Hop Culture Center

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The legendary COLD CRUSH BROTHERS 32nd ANNIVERSARY Concert + PartyFeat. KOOL DJ RED ALERT kicking off the party from 9pm-10pm, followed by one pioneer DJ every hour, rockin the wheels, until the Cold Crush Brothers & Friends performance!The COLD CRUSH BROTHERS will perform all of their classic routines and some of their friends will perform routines with them, including DMC (of Run DMC), BIG

Thursday, July 29: Vieux Farka Touré @ MetroTech Center

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Vieux Farka TouréPart of BAM's Rhythm & Blues Festival at MetroTechThu, Jul 29 at 12noon"The son and torchbearer of West African musical icon Ali Farka Touré, Malian guitarist and singer Vieux Farka Touré has more than filled his father’s shoes, concocting his own hybrid style that radiates with “joyful audacity” (The New York Times). With an exuberant guitar sound perched perfectly between the

July 28 - Aug 15: Lincoln Out of Doors: Show Rundown Part 1

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**Lincoln Out of Door is another one of NYC's great summer music series, featuring free shows nearly every day of the week. Below are some of the best ones for the first half of the program**Thursday, July 29 at 7:00pm: DJA-Rara @ Josie Robertson Plaza Brooklyn’s DJA-Rara reinvents the joyous drum and horn-fueled processional music of Haiti in a carnival of music, spirituality, and cultural

2 Shows worth seeing at the Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series in East Flatbush

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"The 28th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series performances are held Monday nights at 7:30 pm at Wingate Field, which is located on Brooklyn Avenue between Rutland Road and Winthrop Street opposite Kings County Hospital. Possible rain date on Tuesday night. The public is encouraged to bring their own chairs because seating is limited."Musiq Soulchild adn Chrisette Michele: July

July 26 - Aug 26: Harlem Week and the Harlem Jazz and Music Festival

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"What began as a one-day tribute to Harlem has evolved over the past 35 years into a summerlong celebration of the community's rich economic, political and cultural history. From a college fair to children's festivals to the New York City Senior Citizens 'Elders' Jubilee,' there is a diverse range of events for residents of the neighborhood and beyond. Don't miss 'A Great Day in Harlem: Motown

Monday, July 26: Urban Word NYC & John Jay College present AMIRI BARAKA @ John Jay College

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"Poet, playwright, activist AMIRI BARAKA joins us for a free reading and lecture at John Jay College. Don't miss this opportunity to hear the poetry legend talk about the impact of hip-hop on social justice and read some of his most important poems. Special performance by Urban Word NYC youth."Monday, July 26, 20103:00 PM to 5:00 PMJohn Jay CollegeNorth HallMulti-Purpose Room445 59th Street(

Sunday, July 25: Foxy Brown @ BB King's

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FOXY BROWN Featuring: Special GuestsJuly 258:00PMDoors @ 6PM$20.00 Advance$25.00 Day of ShowSRO * ALL AGES"Info: B.B. King Blues Club & Grill

Saturday, July 24: MIA and friends @ Governor's Island

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MIA with Die Antwoord, Skream, Benga, Rye Rye, Sleigh Bells, Theophilus London, Borgore, Destructo, 12th Planet, Nguzunguzu, Ninjasonik & more Location: South Island FieldDate: 7/24/2010 All agesDoors: 4pm - Show: 5pm $40 Pre-Sale Tickets (SOLD OUT) / $45 Limited Advance Tickets (SOLD OUT) / $55 Advance & Day of Show Tickets + $5 Round Trip Ferry Fee for all tickets Info: Governor's Island

Reminder: Ongoing Events

2010-07-21T09:39:00.000-04:00

** Hey all, this is just a reminder to keep checking the "ongoing" tag on the right side of the page to find out about long term events like photography exhibits, gallery shows, poetry series, festivals, and more!**See what's poppin right now: NYC What's Poppin'?: Ongoing

July and Aug: Thursday Films at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy

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BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK'S MOVIES WITH A VIEMusic Starts at 6pm, Movies at Sunset (8:30/9pm) at Pier 1"Movies With A View is one of the city's premiere outdoor film series with an eclectic lineup of films and breathtaking views of the NYC waterfront. The films are chosen by an all-volunteer Film Committee and each feature is preceded by a short film, this year curated by BAMcinématik. DJs from

Thursday, July 22: Bilal @ MetroTech Commons

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Bilal - Part of BAM's Rhythm & Blues Festival at MetroTechThu, Jul 22 at 12noonMetroTech Commons"No longer the best-kept secret of the formidable Soulquarians collective—which includes such luminaries as Mos Def, Erykah Badu, and D’Angelo—singer/songwriter Bilal has become a neo-soul titan. His debut album, 1st Born Second, features production by Dr. Dre, and he’s collaborated with everyone from

Wednesday, July 21: Somi with John Ellise & Double-Wide @ Madison Square Park

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SOMI with John Ellis & Double-WideSomi’s most recent recording is as much a testament of her global citizenship as it is of her musical poise. If The Rain Comes First (ObliqSound) was recorded in Paris, sung in English and three East African languages, and calls on an ensemble of greats including Hugh Masekela and David Gilmore. Often compared to Nina Simone and Diane Reeves, and described as “

Wednesday and Friday Poetry Slams at Nuyorican

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Wednesday Night Slam OpenEvery Weds Night except first Weds of the month.9pm;$7 admission"The first 20 poets to sign up will slam & the winner of this night is eligible to perform in the Friday Night Poetry Slam. Get there early & sign the book. Hosted by Jive Poetic"The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry SlamEvery Friday Night @10pm; $10 admissionCurrent Schedule:Jul 16> Spotlight: Vanessa Hidary>

Every Tuesday at the Bowery Poetry Club: Urbana Poetry Slam

2010-07-18T09:37:00.001-04:00

Urbana Poetry SlamTuesdays at the Bowery Poetry Club"NYC-Urbana hosts weekly poetry slams at the Bowery Poetry Club. We're a quirky and eccentric series, and even though we've featured some of the biggest names in poetry--Billy Collins, Patricia Smith, Galway Kinnell, Saul Williams, and almost every national slam champion--we remain a warm and welcoming venue for all kinds of poetic voices:

Summer on the Hudon - Ongoing events all summer!

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July-August Events at the 10th Annual Free Summer on the Hudson:All at Riverside Park South. For info on events, call 311 or visit http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/summer_on_the_hudson or http://www.riversideparkfund.org/**Every Sunday from July 11 - August 15, 7:00pmPier I at 70th StAcoustic SundaysEnjoy spectacular sunsets over the Hudson as you listen to some of New York’s best jazz, R&B,

Ongoing Exhibit and Saturday Artist Talk: Ain’t I A Woman @ MoCADA

2010-07-17T09:08:00.000-04:00

Ain’t I A WomanCurated by Kimberli Gant – MoCADA Director of ExhibitionsJuly 15 – December 19, 2010"This group exhibition offers contemporary artistic depictions of women of African descent, focusing specifically on their interiority. Rather than examining women through the objectivity of their bodies, the artists portray African Diasporan women as active participants in their own visual

Every Sunday: Soul Summit Music Festival in Fort Greene Park

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"The Soul Summit Music Festival is a event that takes place in Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn on Sunday afternoons, 3pm-8pm from the second Sunday in July through the last week in August. The Festival is always free and open to the public. The Festival showcases artist of various backgrounds including Djs,Bands, Dance Companies, Fashion designers, Filmmakers and Photographers just to name a few.

Summer Shows now have their own Page!

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Click the tab for Summer Shows to view a packed rundown of the NYC concerts happening nearly every day this summer!If we missed one that you know of, email nycwhatspoppin @ gmail with a tip!

Every Sunday in Prospect Park: African Drumming and Vendor's Market

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Drumming in Prospect Park!"Drummers have gathered in this welcoming corner of Prospect Park for over 30 years. It is difficult to pass by the Drummer’s Grove on a Sunday afternoon without being lured by the irresistible rhythm, the vibrant dancers, and the celebratory atmosphere that pervades the air.In 1968, the Congo Square Drummers began gathering here informally. Since then, the circle

Saturday, July 17: Words of Truth Poetry Showcase @ Nuyorican Poets Cafe

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Words of Truth:Featuring Vanessa Hidary aka The Hebrew Mamita, Helena D. Lewis, Jamica, & Omni* Hosted by Chance*Jul 17 @ 7:00pm * Presented by LatinosNYC * $10Info: Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Saturday, July 17: Weeksville Heritage Center: Garden Party

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Saturday, July 17: Brooklyn Transformations (Outdoor Film Screening) in Fort Greene Park

2010-07-16T08:46:00.001-04:00

"An outdoor screening of shorts by Brooklyn filmmakers, with many that focus on issues affecting Black Brooklyn and African-Americans. Fiction and documentary films explore dying industries, gentrification and immigration. Films include “No Ward” by Terence Nance and “Monroe St.” by Durier Ryan."FREE!Presented by Rooftop Films in cooperation with BAC’s Scene: Brooklyn program.WHEN: Saturday, July

Saturday and Sunday, July 17-18: Know Your Rights Workshop pt 1 @ Maysles Institute

2010-07-15T13:43:00.001-04:00

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS - TWO DAY WORKSHOPKnow what to do if a police officer stops you on the street? Know what to do if a police vehicle pulls you over while driving?Know Your Rights!Come & learn with original Black Panthers, Young Lords, Black Spades, Zulus, Combat Veterans, Martial Arts Experts, Cop Watch Soldiers & Activist Attorney's At War!- See & Discuss: Anti-Police terror films / handouts.-

Saturday, July 17: African Festival with Konono No. 1 @ Celebrate Brooklyn

2010-07-15T12:03:00.001-04:00

African Festival with Konono No. 1, Omar Pene & Super Diamono, Chiwoniso, Meta & the Cornerstones and Djarara "Our annual celebration of African music, food and culture builds to an ecstatic crescendo with the distortion-fueled trance music of Congolese thumb-piano wizards Konono No. 1. Dakar heavyweights Omar Pene & Super Diamono, seminal figures in the birth of the modern Senegalese sound

Saturday, July 17th: ODB Film Screening and Panel Discussion ft Wu Tang and More!

2010-07-15T10:45:00.003-04:00

SUMMER OF MUSIC Presents:"Dirty: One Word Can Change the World"Dir. Stephon Turner, 2009, 86 min."Filmmaker Stephon Turner (aka 'Raison Allah') offers a personal corrective to the media's portrayal of the life and death of his brother, Russell Jones, known to the world as Ol' Dirty Bastard. Turner skillfully analyzes the elements of Jones' MC persona through his access to mutual family, friends

Saturday, July 17: Haiti Tribute @ Harlem Stage

2010-07-15T10:34:00.000-04:00

TARGET ARTS AND WONDER Present: Konbit Pou AyitiHarlem Stage Unites for HaitiSat, Jul 17, 2010 • 4:00 pm • FREE • Paltrow Field"Join us for a free outdoor event in celebration of Haiti and the Caribbean and in support of Haiti and its relief efforts. The scope of the performances will range from the traditional to the contemporary and popular and not cover only Haitain music but linked

Sat July 17-Sun July 18: NYC's Arab American Heritage Celebrations in BK and Queens

2010-07-14T14:13:00.001-04:00

NYC's Arab American Heritage Week 2010Saturday, July 17th, 2010 1pm-7pm4thAnnual Bay Ridge Arab American BazaarLocation: 79th Street and Shore Road (Shore Road Park)"Bring your family and enjoy a fun filled day Arab American style! Savory Middle Eastern cuisine, henna art, kids arts and crafts, kids rides, homemade Middle Eastern ice cream, live music, free dance workshops, and so much more!

Reminder: July Rundown! City Parks Concerts Across NYC

2010-07-14T13:59:00.001-04:00

Don't forget about the Summer Stage Shows and City Parks sponsored events across NYC this month! July includes performances by EPMD, Seewe African Dance Company, Raphael Saadiq, Pharoahe Monch, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and much more!NYC What's Poppin'?: July Rundown! City Parks Concerts Across NYC

Thursday, July 15: Steamboat featuring Erin Bradley, damali ayo, and Pamela August Russell @ Greenlight Bookstore

2010-07-13T14:05:00.000-04:00

Thursday, July 15, 7:30 PMSteamboat: A Literary Humor SeriesHosted by Bob Powers and Jason ReichFeaturing:*Erin Bradley, author of Every Rose Has Its Thorn*damali ayo, author of Obamistan: Land Without Racism*Pamela August Russell, author of B Is For Bad Poetry"On the third Thursday of every month, join Bob Powers (author of Happy Cruelty Day) and Jason Reich (former writer for 'The Daily Show'),

Wednesday Nights, Ongoing: RiverFlicks for Grown-Ups @

2010-07-13T13:19:00.001-04:00

"Watch all of your favorite blockbusters from 2009 on the big screen, again! This time around, they’re all FREE and out under the stars. From Vegas to Outer Space, Hudson River Park’s RiverFlicks has all of last year’s favorite summer hits!Movies start at Dusk, usually around 8:30pm. Bring Chairs and Blankets. Free Popcorn! Beverages and snacks available for purchase."Pier 54, Hudson River

Wednesday, July 14: Reel Harlem Film Festival: Nina Simone Tribute - Marcus Garvey Park

2010-07-12T21:22:00.001-04:00

Reel Harlem Film Festival: Nina Simone Great Performances (Free!)Wednesday, July 14, 20107:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.Venue: Marcus Garvey Park, ManhattanRain Venue: Inside the Pelham Fritz Recreation CenterMusic: The National Jazz Museum All-Stars' Tribute to Nina Simone (7:00 p.m.)Film: Nina Simone Great Performances: College Concerts and Interviews (8:30 p.m.) (Andy Stroud, USA, 60 mins.)A rare film

Ongoing: The L Magazine's SummerScreen outdoor film series

2010-07-12T15:49:00.000-04:00

"Over the last five summers, SummerScreen has lured thousands of Brooklynites out of their stuffy apartments with the promise of cold beer and classic movies under the stars. This year, we return to McCarren Park with a nod to our adolescent idols and crushes: Cusack, Bowie, Danes, Depp, Richards and Reeves.Bring a blanket, drink beer, eat tacos and quote 'Vaya con dios' with 3,000 other Patrick

July 14-16: Documentaries in Bloom @ Maysles Institute

2010-07-12T10:48:00.000-04:00

DOCUMENTARIES IN BLOOM Presents:New Films Presented by Livia BloomJuly 14 - 16, 2010Screenings each night at 6pm, 7pm, and 7:45pmTHREE RARE SCREENINGS OF 'YOUTH KNOWS NO PAIN', HARUN FAROCKI'S 'AN IMAGE', AND 'DAISY: THE STORY OF A FACELIFT'Daisy: The Story of A Facelift Dir. Michael Rubbo, 1982, 58 min. (Canada)Middle-aged Daisy shares her decisions, doubts, and stomach-turning medical

Tues July 13 - Thurs July 15: Ase Dance Theater Collective @ City Parks

2010-07-11T19:32:00.002-04:00

Ase Dance Theater CollectiveTuesday, July 13, 201010:30 a.m, Dr Martin Luther King Jr Park, Brooklyn"ASE Dance Theatre Collective is a professional neo-folkloric performance ensemble that specializes in Dance Theater from the African Diaspora and is dedicated to preserving the past, present and future of the African presence in the “New World”."Again:July 14: 11:00 am, Playground for All Children

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2010-07-10T22:00:00.000-04:00

Here at NYC What's Poppin, we do our best to keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest happenings city-wide. Still, we might miss a few. So if you have any tips, any events you want to share, email nycwhatspoppin at gmail.com and there's a good chance you'll see it up here. Share your name in the email if you'd like a shoutout!~HDaisy

Sunday, July 11: Bastille Day on 60th Street

2010-07-10T21:55:00.001-04:00

"Bonjour, New York!On Sunday, July 11, 2010 celebrate French culture at NYC’s annual three-block fête on 60th Street from 5th to Lex - 12pm to 6pm!Each year, Bastille Day on 60th Street brings the best of France to New York for an afternoon of activities and delights for the entire family. From tasting delicious treats to listening to music at our day-long concert, everyone will enjoy the myriad

Sundays in Central Park: Harlem Meer Performance Festival

2010-07-10T21:36:00.001-04:00

Harlem Meer Performance FestivalSundays, 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Charles A. Dana Discovery CenterInside the Park on 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues.This event repeats every week on Sunday between 6/20/2010 and 9/5/2010.This summer, join the Central Park Conservancy each Sunday afternoon from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm for lakeside music at the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center in Central

Sunday July 11: OkayAfrica with The Roots and Talib Kweli @ Celebrate Brooklyn

2010-07-09T12:01:00.002-04:00

OkayAfrica with The Roots and Talib Kwelift Sahr Ngaujah, Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew, Blitz the Ambassador and more"The Roots headline the OkayAfrica World Cup 2010 Finals party to celebrate the first time in its 80-year history the tournament will take place on African soil. With a kick-off by Sahr Ngaujah, the star of the hit Broadway musical Fela!, the show features performances by artists

Friday, July 9: Bronx Museum First Fridays

2010-07-07T11:57:00.002-04:00

"On the first Friday of every month, the museum offers free admission to a night of film, art, performance, music and other special programming. Previous First Fridays have featured local artists performing spoken word and hip-hop music, and dancing for all." FRIDAY JULY 9, 6:00pm to 10:00pmLou Gehrig Plaza(161st and Grand Concourse)Admission: Free**We realize this is the 2nd Friday, but it's

Thursday, July 8: Summer of Music ft Afro-Haitian Jazz and film, "I Bring What I Love" @ Morningside Park

2010-07-06T10:41:00.003-04:00

SUMMER OF MUSIC @ Morningside Park Lower LawnEnter From Morningside Ave at 114th StreetJazzmobile Presents: Afro-Haitian Jazz with Buyu Ambroise& "I Bring What I Love" (film)"Senegalese pop sensation Youssou Ndour has spent the last 20 years in the spotlight as a world-renowned musician and the iconic representative “voice of Africa.” At the height of his career, Youssou became frustrated by the

Wednesday July 7: The Woman’s Film + Shorts @ BAM

2010-07-05T12:43:00.000-04:00

The Woman’s Film + ShortsPart of the BAMcinématek series Contraband CinemaWed, Jul 7 at 6:50pmDirected by Louise Alaimo, Judy Smith, Ellen Sorren(1971) 86min"This invaluable cultural document traces the history of the women's movement in America, through interviews with women from all walks of life who discuss their reasons for getting involved with the cause and what feminism means to

Wednesday, July 7: Concert for Uganda @ Highline Ballroom

2010-07-05T10:10:00.000-04:00

Concert For Uganda: featuring The Kin, Dan Torres, & Caleb Hawley"LEAD Uganda is unique in its approach to improving the situation in Uganda. By using an African, not Western, approach, the children are taught skills to help them change the future. Instead of creating a dependency, the children are taught how to improve their country with their own ambitions and skills. This August, a

Reminder #3: The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Kicks Off Tonight!

2010-07-05T08:03:00.001-04:00

**It's not too late to get your tix - and you'd be crazy not to!**Mon. 7/5 | Show & Prove:Hip-Hop Showcase/CompetitionTues. 7/6 | Classic Hip-Hop Film Night:Screen classicsWed. 7/7 | Bodega Education Initiative: Panel discussionsThurs. 7/8 | Salute the DJ:Night dedicated to the DJFri. 7/9 | Kickoff Party: Night mixer for artists and pressSat. 7/10 | Performance Day:Main performancesSun. 7/10 |

Tuesday, July 7: Chillin On Da Corner & Beyond Film Screening and Health Fair in Bed-Stuy

2010-07-04T07:59:00.000-04:00

JULY 6th"Next feature for Chillin On Da Corner & Beyond FestScreening @ sundown! WORLD PREMIERE of WhiteBoy Brown and two short docs: “Hip Hop Gurlz” & “Round Table #1""Health Fair from 2pm-5pm Called “HEALTH OF JULY”"Stockton Playground Park Ave btw Marcy & Tompkins Ave in BedStuyInfo: Chillin On Da Corner & Beyond

Monday, July 5: Miracle at St. Anna @ BAM

2010-07-03T15:40:00.000-04:00

Miracle at St. AnnaPart of the BAMcinématek series Contraband CinemaMon, Jul 5 at 4:30pmDirected by Spike LeeWith Laz Alonso, Derek Luke, Omar Benson Miller(2008) 160min"Lee overturns decades of Hollywood whitewashing to tell the story of the US Army’s all African-American Buffalo Soldier unit stranded in Tuscany during World War II. Featuring some of the most remarkable battle sequences in

Monday, July 5: She’s Gotta Have It @ BAM

2010-07-03T12:41:00.001-04:00

She’s Gotta Have ItPart of the BAMcinématek series Contraband CinemaMon, Jul 5 at 2*, 8pm*Intro by and discussion with curator Kazembe Balagun and writer/poet Anika Lani HaynesDirected by Spike LeeWith Tracy Camilla Johns, Tommy Redmond Hicks(1986) 84min"Lee’s fearless feature debut (shot largely in Fort Greene) took the world by storm by appropriating the indie sex comedy, à la Woody Allen, to

July 4: BBoy/BGirl BLOWOUT, Funktion NYC

2010-07-02T11:45:00.000-04:00

4th of July BBoy/Bgirl BLOWOUTDJ JAZE ART REMOTE with the Boogie, Funk, Breaks & HouseBBoy/Bgirl 2on2 Battle for $200.Hosted By ZOOBJudges: Joey Groonz* Merlin* Rocism10PM Sign Ups---11PM The Battle Begins18 to Party- 21 to Drink$10. All Night13 Thames St. Bklyn NY 11206L Train to Morgan Ave.Info: MySpace

Sat Jul 3 and Tues July 6: Weather Underground film @ BAM

2010-07-01T14:39:00.001-04:00

UndergroundPart of the BAMcinématek series Contraband CinemaSat, Jul 3 at 9:30pmTue, Jul 6 at 4:30pmDirected by Emile de Antonio & Mary Lampson(1976) 87min"This documentary on the Weather Underground—then members of the FBI's “Most Wanted” list—features shrouded interviews with Bill Ayers, Kathy Boudin, Bernadine Dohrn, Jeff Jones, and Cathy Wilkerson. After production of the film was completed,

Saturday, July 3: Target First Saturdays @ The Brooklyn Museum

2010-07-01T10:27:00.001-04:00

Saturday, July 3: The Rub, Hip-Hop Dance Party at Southpaw

2010-07-01T10:05:00.001-04:00

It’s THE RUB!"The Rub is a classics & hip-hop party held on the first Saturday of every month at Southpaw. We do it Brooklyn style: great dance music mixed well, affordable drinks, and real people; no dress code, no bottle service, no VIPs and no celebrity DJs. The Rub has been widely recognized as the best monthly club night in New York City for the last seven years by The Village Voice, The New

Fri July 2 and Wed July 7: The Garden film @ BAM

2010-07-01T08:04:00.000-04:00

The GardenPart of the BAMcinématek series Contraband CinemaFri, Jul 2 at 4:30pm*Wed, Jul 7 at 9:30pm*Intro by and discussion with Jonathan Wilson of Active Citizen ProjectDirected by Scott Hamilton Kennedy(2008) 80min"Scott Hamilton Kennedy records the backroom politics and shady courtroom machinations that ensue when a thriving community garden operated by Mexican-American immigrants in LA is

July 2-4: International African Arts Festival at Commodore Barry Park

2010-06-30T21:52:00.000-04:00

"The 39th Annual International African Arts Festival (IAAF) begins Friday, July 2nd and runs through Monday, July 5th, from 10:00am until 9:00pm each day at the beautiful Commodore Barry Park, Park Avenue and Navy Street downtown Brooklyn, New York.Festival-goers will gather each day to enjoy live music, dance, spoken word performances, a bustling traditional African marketplace, showcase

Friday July 2: The Fab 5/Uzalu @ Celebrate Brooklyn

2010-06-30T12:58:00.000-04:00

The Fab 5 / Uzalu"With four decades of touring under their belts and a library of live vintage party mix recordings to their credit, The Fab 5 embody the history of reggae and live up to their billing as “Jamaica's #1 Showband, celebrating 40 years of quality music.” "CELEBRATE BROOKLYN! @ Prospect Park BandshellJuly 2, 20107:30 PM-10:00 PMGates open at 6:30pmInfo: BRIC Arts

Friday, July 2: Films Made For Harlem, By Harlem @ Maysles Institute

2010-06-30T10:38:00.000-04:00

Harlem Homegrown: Films Made For Harlem, By HarlemP-Star RisingDir. Gabriel Noble, 2009, 104 min.A documentary film about a single-father who is determined that his 9-year old daughter become a rap star and thus redeem his deferred dream. We follow the father-daughter duo through the grit and glamour of the music industry, the struggles of being a single dad with no means, and the sacrifices a

Thurs July 1 and Sun July 4: Black Panthers (in Israel) Speak + Jerusalem Tapes: (Israeli) Black Panthers on the Street @ BAM

2010-06-30T08:47:00.000-04:00

"Black Panthers (in Israel) Speak + Jerusalem Tapes: (Israeli) Black Panthers on the StreetPart of the BAMcinématek series Contraband CinemaThu, Jul 1 at 4:30pmSun, Jul 4 at 2pmBlack Panthers (in Israel) SpeakDirected by Eli Hamo & Sami Shalom Chetrit(2002) 55minWith Jerusalem Tapes: (Israeli) Black Panthers on the StreetDirected by David Cort/Videofreex34min"The footage in these films reveals

Thurs, July 1: Tabou Combo Concert @ MetroTech Commons

2010-06-29T14:42:00.001-04:00

Tabou ComboPart of BAM's Rhythm & Blues Festival at MetroTechThu, Jul 1 at 12noon"Masters of Haiti’s addictive national dance music, compas—a mix of brass-fortified Dominican merengue, quadrilles from colonial France, and lyrics in Creole, Spanish, English, and French—Tabou Combo is a national treasure, revered for their infectious, carefree musical cocktails. Together since 1968, the 12-piece

Thursday, July 1: Karla Lara concert @ El Museo del Barrio

2010-06-29T10:36:00.000-04:00

Summer Nights at El Museo del Barrioft. Karla Lara"Karla Lara, one of the most famous Honduran activists and musicians, combines a majestic voice with a leadership role in the fight for human rights, justice, and democracy in her homeland. This past April, she performed her songs, ranging from social messages to reflections on life and love, at the first ever Amnesty International Human

Wednesday, June 30 and Sun July 4: Eldridge Cleaver Film and Q + A @ BAM

2010-06-29T08:46:00.001-04:00

"Eldridge Cleaver"Part of the BAMcinématek series Contraband CinemaWed, Jun 30 at 4:30pmThere will be an encore screening of Eldridge Cleaver on July 4 at 7:15pm featuring a Q&A with Kathleen Cleaver.Directed by William Klein(1969) 75min"Under pressure from FBI's counterintelligence program, Black Panther Eldridge Cleaver and his wife Kathleen left the United States for Algeria. There, he set up