Thursday, Sept 2: ?uestlove Set at BK Bowl

?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

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

"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://www.brooklynbowl.com/event-detail/?tfly_event_id=15547

Tue, August 31, 2010

Doors: 6:00 PM / Show: 9:00 PM FREE

Ft. DJ Parler

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

Harlem Hop Meets Digger’s Delight

Presented by Tools of War grassroots Hip Hop in assoc. with The Friends of St. Nicholas Park

5-9pm 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, B-Girls, Poppers, Lockers & Uprockers rocking with the Rarest of Funky Grooves each DJ can find!

Everyone is invited! All Ages welcome. FREE!

Closing Week Concerts at Fat Beats NYC

"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 employer to artists such as Ill Bill, Q-Unique and DJ Eclipse" - http://www.kingsofnewyork.net/blog/2010/8/24/fat-beats-closing-up-shop.html

Info: http://fatbeats.com/blog/?p=115

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

Free Fridays! – Africanísímo 4

Outdoor Film Screening
in collaboration with
African 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
(Afrobeat, High Life, Reggae)

Performances by Asase Yaa
(Ivory Coast,Guinea, Mali)

Location: The Andrew Freedman Home
1125 Grand Concourse (at McClellan Street)


Rain location:
The Bronx Museum of the Arts

Admission: FREE!

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

"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 August's schedule:**

Theme: Konbit Haiti (Together for Haiti)

Dance: 4:30 p.m.
Peniel Guerrier and Tamboula dance troupe, presented in conjunction with Haiti Cultural Exchange.

Music: 5–7 p.m.
La Troupe Makandal uses Haitian drumming to represent Haiti’s history and culture.

Film: 6–7:30 p.m.
Poto Mitan: Haitian Women, Pillars of the Global Economy (Renée Bergan and Mark Schuller, 2009, 50 min., NR). Documentary about the lives and struggles of Haitian women workers. Co-director Renée Bergan introduces the film and answers questions after the screening. Free tickets (30) are available at the Visitor Center at 5 p.m.

Performance: 7:30–8:30 p.m.
Master drummer Frisner Augustin of La Troupe Makandal leads a drum circle. Bring your drum!

Discussion: 8 p.m.
Sabine Toussaint leads a community discussion about rebuilding Haiti.

Dance Party: 9–11 p.m.
Brooklyn-based Haitian DJ Hard Hittin’ Harry and the Earthman Experience present a Haitian Carnival-style dance party with compas, soca, calypso, and other world music.

Info: Brooklyn Museum

Every Tuesday this Summer: True School Park Jams

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 System

St. Nicholas Park W 135th St. Plaza & St. Nicholas Ave.
Harlem NY 10031 stnicholaspark.org. B or C to West 135th



IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DJs!
Respect the Positivity of the Park Jams!
No Alcohol - no buying, no drinking, no selling in the park
No Open Containers that hide your alcohol...
Do Not go behind the ropes Unless You Are Performing!
No Drugs, No Coolers, No Vending or Filming without a Permit, Do Not Drive Vehicles in the Park, Do Not Litter
No Lioneering! Presented by Tools of War grassroots Hip Hop in association with The Friends of St. Nicholas Park
myspace.com/toolsofwar

Summerstage/City Parks August Rundown!

Gil Scott-Heron
When: Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 7:00PM
Where: Marcus Garvey Park
Cost: Free

Gil 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 Soleil
When: Friday, August 6, 2010 at 8:00PM and Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 8:00PM
Where: Marcus Garvey Park
Cost: Free

Blood Pudding explores the history of black people in New Orleans through a magical layering of theater, dance and song.


Complexions Contemporary Ballet and Dancin' Downtown Contest Winners
When: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 8:00PM
Where: Central Park/Mainstage
Cost: Free

Join this highly acclaimed dance company as they unveil an originally commissioned work by City Parks Foundation this season.


Doug E. Fresh & DJ Dee Wiz
When: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 7:00PM
Where: Jackie Robinson Park
Cost: Free

Doug E. Fresh, one of the originators of the human beat box, is one of the early heralds of the global hip hop movement.


White Rabbits with Hospitality
When: Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 7:00PM
Where: East River Park
Cost: Free

Duel drummers and a honky tonk calypso rhythm section bang out jarring sonics

Paul Taylor II and Naganuma Dance
When: Friday, August 13, 2010 at 7:00PM
Where: East River Park
Cost: Free

Paul Taylor II's group of six dancers reinvent original works from the larger Paul Taylor Dance Company to offer an intimate, innovative reinterpretation of the original works.

Complexions Contemporary Ballet and Wideman / Davis Dance

When: Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 7:00PM
Where: East River Park
Cost: Free

Complexions Contemporary Ballet's mix of methods, styles and cultures has created an entirely new and exciting vision: a company dedicated to removing boundaries and transcending the limits of performance. Join this highly acclaimed dance company as they unveil an originally commissioned work by City Parks Foundation this season.

DJ Kool Herc
When: Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 3:00PM
Where: Central Park/Mainstage
Cost: Free

DJ Kool Herc's creation of breaks and sampling has paved the way for hip hop music as we know it.



Public Enemy & Blitz The Ambassador
When: Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 3:00PM
Where: Central Park/Mainstage
Cost: Free

The most influential and controversial rap group of the 80's performs on the 20th anniversary of their seminal album Fear of a Black Planet, with two rising and equally political new comers.

Chrisette Michele, Mario and Tamia
When: Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 3:00PM
Where: Central Park/Mainstage
Cost: Free

Contemporary soul ingenues at the forefront of contemporary R&B.

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

The legendary COLD CRUSH BROTHERS 32nd ANNIVERSARY Concert + Party

Feat. 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 DADDY KANE, BIZ MARKIE and more!

A very LIMITED amount of $25 ADVANCE tickets are available online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/119024 and more will be available at the door the day of - but if you want to save $ and guarantee your spot - pick them up now!"

Friday, JULY 30, 2010
9pm-2am. All ages welcome!

Hip Hop Culture Center (at the Magic Johnson Theater)
2309 Frederick Douglass Blvd. at 124th St. 2nd Floor
New York, New York 10027
Trains: 2, 3, A, B, C, or D to 125th St.

Info: Facebook

Every Sunday: Soul Summit Music Festival in Fort Greene Park

"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. Over the past eight years the Festival has become an institution developing a loyal following of music fans that bring the hills of Fort Greene Park alive with families, food, dancing. The festival provides the backdrop for access to music, networking and other activities. In just eight years the Soul Summit Music festival has become one of the most anticipated outdoor events in New York City.

Name: Soul Summit Music Festival Place: Fort Greene Park Days: Sunday July 11/Sunday July 18 Time: 3:00pm – 8:00pm Music: Soulful house, Classics Djs: Jeffery Mendoza,Sadiq,Tabu"

Info: Soul of Brooklyn

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

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 York Press, The New York Times and countless other local press and blogs. DJ’s Ayres, Eleven & Cosmo Baker have also been also featured on MTV Mixtape Mondays and in magazines such as Spin, Vice, XLR8R, Urb, The Wire, Hip-Hop Connection (UK) and more. For more information visit www.itstherub.com."

Saturday, 7/3
21+ w/ ID
admission: $5 ladies / $10 men
door time: 10pm
BUY TICKETS

Info: Southpaw

Reminder #2: Get Your Tickets for the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival!

Mon. 7/5 | Show & Prove:Hip-Hop Showcase/Competition

Tues. 7/6 | Classic Hip-Hop Film Night:Screen classics

Wed. 7/7 | Bodega Education Initiative: Panel discussions

Thurs. 7/8 | Salute the DJ:Night dedicated to the DJ

Fri. 7/9 | Kickoff Party: Night mixer for artists and press

Sat. 7/10 | Performance Day:Main performances

Sun. 7/10 | Family Day: Block party"

Info: NYC What's Poppin'?: Reminder: Get Your Tickets for the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival!

Thursday, June 24: Food, Music and Drinks @ Le Grand Dakar

"Le Grand Dakar is throwing a celebration on Thursday, June 24. Attendees will enjoy unlimited food/sangria and live Afrobeat music, including Jojo Kuo’s band (he’s a Cameroonian drummer who recorded with Fela back in the day). Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Sounds like a good way to spend a summer evening, and support a local business on Grand Avenue."

Info: ClintonHillBlog

Sundays June 20/27: Summer Streets Fest on Vanderbilt Ave

On Sundays June 20th and 27th from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm, Vanderbilt Avenue between Park Place and Dean Street will be car-free for Summer Streets, with outdoor dining, live music, & fun! Restaurants will flood into the street for complimentary cuisine and outdoor dining. Whether pintsized, or of pint drinking age, there will be attractions for all.

* Local bands & DJs
* Inflatable soccer shooters
* Foosball games
* World Cup screening
* Hula hoop contests
* African dance
* & more

Info: mylittleO:

Sun June 20: Talib Kweli and Friends @ Brooklyn Bowl

Talib Kweli and Friends feat. Jean Grae, Statik Selektah, DJ Eque
Hosted by Talib Kweli

Brooklyn Bowl
Sun, June 20, 2010
Doors: 6:00 PM / Show: 8:00 PM
$5.00

Info and Tickets: Brooklyn Bowl

Reminder: Thursdays in June: Spanish Harlem Hop

'The 2010 True School NYC Summer Park Jam Series Presents:
SPANISH HARLEM HOP!
'Feat. 3 DJs per night! Could be anyone from DJ Dollar Bill, Mix Magician DJ Spivey, Eveready, Fabel, DP One, J-Sonic, Bobbito, Forrest Getemgump, Lean Rock, GrandWizzard Theodore & more!"

Info: NYC What's Poppin'?: Thursday, June 10: Spanish Harlem Hop

Sundays in June: FABfest | Fulton St Block Party/Festival

"FABfest, a month-long three-block street festival, jumpstarts Brooklyn summertime fun, featuring fashion shows, reggae and gospel concerts, chef demonstrations, activities for kids, dance parties, author readings, community mural painting, and a tribute to Michael Jackson. Headlining artists include Victor LaValle, Urban Word Poets, DJ Reborn, Jahdan Blakkamore, Geka Jones, and Matt Shadetek of Dutty Artz."

Free Outdoor Festival—Sundays, 12noon—6pm, June 6 through 27, on Fulton Street between Lafayette Avenue and South Oxford Street, in Fort Greene, Brooklyn

Presented by the FAB Alliance, the newly formed Fulton Street Business Improvement District in Clinton Hill and Fort Greene

Info: Fulton Business Alliance

Saturday, June 12: Hip-Hop Block Party : Red Hook

"Looking for something somewhat wholesome to do? Children and families of all ages are invited to dance in a cipher, watch performances and picnic on the grass at Dancing in the Streets’ 4th annual block party in Red Hook’s Coffey Park.

The annual event celebrates the next generation of hip hop artists, featuring performances by NYC youth. Performers will include the Red Hook All Stars: Grand X-Plosion, Picture Perfect, Donovan Ross, and Serious Bizness and Rap Right from the Beacon; Garrett Wilson and students from Albee Studios in Carroll Gardens and Brooklyn’s Urban Assembly School of Music and Art; as well as youth from Queens and the Bronx."

Hosted by Hip-Hop Generation Next

Saturday, June 12, 2010, 2-5 pm

Coffey Park at Dwight St. corner Verona St. in Red Hook, Brooklyn

FREE!"

Info: Brooklyn Bodega

Reminder: Get Your Tickets for the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival!

"Brooklyn Bodega, producer of the 6th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (BHF), is excited to announce this year’s headliner – De La Soul.

Since 1989, De La Soul (Pos, Dave and Mase) have been a cornerstone of Hip-Hop music and culture. From the groundbreaking album “3 Feet High and Rising” to “Grind Date” De La is simply one of the best to ever do it.

'To be honest, we have been trying to get De La Soul to headline the Festival since we first came up with the idea in 2005. On many levels they are the perfect flag bearers for our mission to use Hip-Hop as an agent of change. For over 20 years they have traveled the world inspiring MC’s, producers, DJ’s and fans alike. I can think of no better artist to usher the Festival into its new home in Brooklyn Bridge Park.' – Wes Jackson, Executive Director, The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival"

Mon. 7/5 | Show & Prove:Hip-Hop Showcase/Competition

Tues. 7/6 | Classic Hip-Hop Film Night:Screen classics

Wed. 7/7 | Bodega Education Initiative: Panel discussions

Thurs. 7/8 | Salute the DJ:Night dedicated to the DJ

Fri. 7/9 | Kickoff Party: Night mixer for artists and press

Sat. 7/10 | Performance Day:Main performances

Sun. 7/10 | Family Day: Block party

Info: Brooklyn Bodega and BKHipHopFestival

Thursday, June 10: Spanish Harlem Hop feat. DJ Spivey, DJ Dollar Bill & DJ Eveready

"The 2010 True School NYC Summer Park Jam Series Presents:
SPANISH HARLEM HOP!
"Feat. 3 DJs per night! Could be anyone from DJ Dollar Bill, Mix Magician DJ Spivey, Eveready, Fabel, DP One, J-Sonic, Bobbito, Forrest Getemgump, Lean Rock, GrandWizzard Theodore & more!

DJs by invite only - This is not an open turntable or open mic event!

White Park
East 106th betw. Lexington Ave. and 3rd Ave.
East Harlem NYC 10029

Train: 6 to 103rd St

B-Boys, B-Girls, Poppers, Lockers, Rockers and various and sundry Dancers are encouraged to attend!!

presented by Tools of War grassroots Hip Hop in Association w/ Rane and Serato

FREE! ALL AGES WELCOME!

Every Thursday in JUNE
4:30-8pm

Info: Facebook