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

End of Summer/Back to School Open Mic
Sep 2 @ 7:00pm
Hosted by Sciryl
$8
A 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

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 & Jazz
First Wednesday of Every Month9:30pm> $10 w/ flyer, $12 w/outALL THAT! Hip Hop, Poetry & Jazz is an open jam session for hiphop, poetry and jazz. It brings together emcees, poets and musicians from diverse musical and racial backgrounds in a forum that is open creatively but structured so that you can have critically accclaimed jazz musicians such as Antonio Hart and legends like Weldon Irvine, performers like the Roots, Erykah Badu, O.C., and Rahzel as well as unknown emcees and poets performing on the same stage."

Info: http://www.nuyorican.org/hiphop.php

Wednesday and Friday Poetry Slams at Nuyorican

Wednesday Night Slam Open

Every 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 Slam

Every Friday Night @10pm; $10 admission
Current Schedule:

• Jul 16> Spotlight: Vanessa Hidary>$10
• Jul 23> Spotlight: Rich Villar>$10
• Jul 30> Spotlight: Bassey Ikpi>$10
• Aug 6> Spotlight: Kayla>$10

"The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Slam is pretty popular and fills up fast, so please get in line early. (suggested arrival latest 9:15pm). Hosted by Mahogany Browne."

Info: Nuyorican Poets Cafe

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

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
* $10

Info: Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Sunday, June 27: 4th Annual Urban Word NYC Northeast Regional Teen Poetry Slam > Nuyorican Poets Cafe

4th Annual Urban Word NYC Northeast Regional Teen Poetry Slam

"Urban Word NYC presents the 4th Annual Urban Word NYC Northeast Regional Teen Poetry Slam! Come support the top teen poets from across the Northeast region as they compete in celebration and fellowship of the word. The performing poets have won their local slams and are now preparing for the Brave New Voices National Teen Poetry Slam in Los Angeles this summer. Invited cities include teams from Philadelphia, Providence, Worcester, Boston, Newark, Rochester and your hometown favorites from Urban Word NYC. Show some love before they go take LA by storm. Beats by DJ Flip Bundles, Hosted by Carvens Lissaint."

* Jun 27 @ 1:00pm
* Hosted by Carvens Lissaint
* Featuring DJ Flip Bundles & top teen poets from across the Northeast region
* Presented by Urban Word NYC
* Visit here for more info
* $7/$5 for teens


Info: Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Thurs and Fri, June 17-18: Growing Up Hip-Hop: Plugged-In > Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Growing Up Hip-Hop: Plugged-In

"In 'Growing Up Hip-Hop: Plugged-In,' 2002 Nuyorican Grand Slam Poet Kahlil Almustafa presents a multimedia performance integrating poetry, hip-hop, and storytelling with music and media images. This show takes poems from Almustafa's collection of poems, 'Growing Up Hip-Hop,' to capture the experiences, boldness, politics, dysfunctions, contradictions and healing of the hip-hop generation."

* Jun 17 @ 7:00pm
Jun 18 @ 7:00pm
* Featuring 2002 Nuyorican Grand Slam Poet Kahlil Almustafa
* $15

Info: Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Wednesday and Friday PoetrySlams > Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Wednesday Night Slam Open

Every 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 Slam

Every Friday Night @10pm; $10 admission
Current Schedule:

* Jun 18; Spotlight: Jon Sands;$10
* Jun 25; Spotlight: Rob Hylton & Nikki Blak;$10
* Jul 2; Spotlight: TBA $10

"The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Slam is pretty popular and fills up fast, so please get in line early. (suggested arrival latest 9:15pm). Hosted by Mahogany Browne."

Info: Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Saturday, June 12: Urban Word NYC Regional Teen Poetry Slam > Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Urban Word NYC Regional Teen Poetry Slam

"Urban Word NYC Youth Leadership Board presents solo and group poems displaying their poetic talents and leadership skills. Come be inspired, and pick up your application for the 2010-2011 Youth Leadership Board! Poets include: Thiahera Nurse, Jesica Blandon, Lauren Anderson, Ka'Mone Felix, Ishmael Islam, Nia Lee, and Ajay Johnson"

* Jun 12 @ 3:00pm
* Featuring Poets Thiahera Nurse, Jesica Blandon, Lauren Anderson, Ka'Mone Felix, Ishmael Islam, Nia Lee, and Ajay Johnson
* Visit here for more info
* $FREE!


Info: Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Wednesday June 9: Brownsville Bred: Growing Up Elaine! > Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Back by Popular Demand - Brownsville Bred: Growing Up Elaine!

"After a sold-out run in November, Brownsville Bred returns to the Nuyorican Poets Cafe on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Written and performed by Elaine Del Valle, this autobiographical one-woman show depicts life in 1980s Brownsville, Brooklyn amidst the swirl of salsa and the birth of hip-hop. Creator Elaine Del Valle has won almost every solo show award available for this memorable play."

* Jun 9 @ 7:30pm
* Visit here for more info
* $15/$10 at the door for students, seniors, or with a flyer


Info: Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Saturday, June 5: Nuyorican Neophyte Youth Poet of the Year Slam > Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Nuyorican Neophyte Youth Poet of the Year Slam

* Jun 5 @ 3:00pm
Jul 10 @ 3:00pm
* Hosted by Mahogany L. Browne
* $5
* Poets under 21 compete for the cash, prizes, and the title of Youth Poet of the Year at the Nuyorican Neophyte Slam. Hosted by Mahogany L. Browne.

Info: Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Sunday Line Up @ Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Info: Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Youth Open Mic @ 4:00pm
* Featuring poets 20 and under
* $5 (free for performers)
* Non-competitive Open Mic for NYC's youth (under 20-ish). Why leave town on Memorial Day Weekend when you can share/hear amazing slam poetry by NYC's brilliant youngsters?!

SciryL and Turnstylz Album Release Party & Jam Session @ 7:00pm
*$10
*Turnstylz performs Brasilian-infused hip-hop and Sciryl is a poet/MC. Celebrate the release of their new album. A jam session will follow the performance.

Summerstage and City Parks events: June!

In addition to Celebrate Brooklyn, which I posted about just a week and a half ago, summers in NYC feature amazing FREE CONCERTS sponsored by the City Parks Foundation - most notably, the Summerstage series. The new Summerstage/City Parks website just went up, and honestly I really dislike the redesign. There is no central calendar page, and it requires lots of clicking through to see what's actually going on. So I'll do some of that work for all of us and post some of the JUNE shows happening in Manhattan, the Bronx, and beautiful Brooklyn, that look the best to me. Enjoy!

SummerStage Music: Jay Electronica
When: Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 7:00PM
Where: Red Hook Park, Brooklyn
With unconventional style and a unique combination of clever lyrics and deep musical cuts, Jay Electronica has been breathing new life into rap from the streets up.

SummerStage Music: Doug E.Fresh and DJ Dee Wiz
When: Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 7:00PM
Where: Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn
Doug E. Fresh, one of the originators of the human beat box, is one of the early heralds of the global hip hop movement.

SummerStage Dance: Akim Funk Buddha’s Flying Boom Box and Organic Magnetics
When: Friday, June 4, 2010 at 7:00PM
Where: Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn
Akim Funk Buddha and his dancers create borderless hip-hop inspired, performance art pieces by fusing sounds and movements. Organic Magnetics’ unique dance-theater pieces are inspired by Afro-Latin rhythms, intermixed with yoga, martial arts and theater dynamics.

SummerStage Dance: Peniel Guerrier Dance and Julio Jean Haitian American Dance Theater Present A Tribute to Haiti
When: Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 7:00PM
Where: Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn
Julio Jean Haitian American Dance Theater is a highly acclaimed dance company dedicated to the sharing Haiti’s dance culture with the world.Internationally recognized Haitian dance company, Peniel Guerrier Dance utilizes an intoxicating mix of traditional drums and rhythms to propel the spirit of Haitian dance.

SummerStage Music: Nice & Smooth and the Awesome 2
When: Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 7:00PM
Where: Betsy Head Memorial Playground, Brooklyn
East coast hip hop duo Greg Nice & Smooth B are famed for writing smart, tongue-in-cheek rhymes that ride bangin’ hooks.

Part of the NYC Revolutions series

East coast hip-hop duo Greg Nice & Smooth B are famed for writing smart, tongue-in-cheek rhymes that ride bangin’ hooks. Released in the late 1980s and early to mid-’90s, Nice & Smooth’s albums, including Nice and Smooth and Ain’t a Damn Thing Changed, are acknowledged genre essentials. Their biggest hit, “Sometimes I Rhyme Slow...,” is fondly remembered for its interpolation of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” and its socially conscious message. Don’t miss this double dip of rap royalty slinging verses with the legendary DJ duo The Awesome 2 on the turntables.

info@SummerStage.org

(212) 360-2777

SummerStage Theater: The Etymology of Bird by Zakiyyah Alexander, Directed by Jade King-Carroll
When: Friday-Saturday, June 11-12, 2010 at 8:00PM
Where: Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn
The Etymology of Bird delves into the Brooklyn, NY and explores questions on race relations, criminal justice, family life, love, fear, stereotypes, and hard choices seen through the eyes of various people.

SummerStage Music: Baaba Maal, Playing For Change
When: Monday, June 14, 2010 at 7:00PM
Where: Central Park/Mainstage

Celebrating Senegal’s independence, West Africa’s best-known musician meets a boundary and nation busting collective of global artists.

SummerStage Music: Big Daddy Kane with DJ Jon Quick
When: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 7:00PM
Where: Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn
Big Daddy Kane’s baritone voice and rapid-fire rap style has secured him a place as one of hip hop’s most influential, successful and lasting MCs.

SummerStage Theater: The Etymology Of Bird by Zakiyyah Alexander, Directed by Jade King-Carroll
When: Friday-Saturday, June 18-19, 2010 at 8:00PM
Where: Betsy Head Memorial Playground, Brooklyn
The Etymology of Bird delves into the Brooklyn, NY and explores questions on race relations, criminal justice, family life, love, fear, stereotypes, and hard choices seen through the eyes of various people.

SummerStage Music: NYC Pride Rally featuring Me’Shell Ndegéocello , Martha Wash, The New York Gay Men’s Chorus, Vickie Shaw, Billie Myers, Bruce Vilanch and more
When: Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 4:00PMWhere: Central Park/MainstageStrength, virtuosity and joyous revelry reflect the diversity of the LGBT community and the lineup of this incredible evening’s entertainment.

SummerStage Music: Fecircte De La Musique / Make Music NY Celebration: Salif Keita, Tabou Combo, Lo’Jo
When: Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 3:00PM
Where: Central Park/Mainstage
Iconic innovators from Mali and Haiti set the standards for global celebratory music, and are joined by the next generation of international visionaries.

SummerStage Music: Brand Nubian
When: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 7:00PM
Where: Bronx TBD
Hip hop powerhouses Brand Nubian are best known for their socially conscious and politically charged content.

Summerstage Dance: Rennie Harris RHAW and Le Soul Afrique with Special Guest Akim Funk Buddha
When: Friday, June 25, 2010 at 7:00PM
Where: St. Mary’s Park , Bronx

Rennie Harris RHAW showcases the newest up and coming faces in hip-hop street dance. Acting as a global hip-hop collective of dancers, MCs and vocalists, Le Soul Afrique is not just a dance company, but a dance and music powerhouse.

SummerStage Dance: Abakua Afro-Latin Dance Company and Areytos Performance Works
When: Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 7:00PM
Where: St. Mary’s Park, Bronx “ABAKUá Afro-Latin Dance Company’s use of pounding, dynamic rhythms and dramatic dance movements meshes Latin rhythmic styles with African beats.”

SummerStage Music: Tinariwen, Omar Souleyman, Toubab Krewe
When: Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 3:00PM
Where: Central Park/Mainstage
Energizing rock rhythms and unexpected up-tempo dance beats from Africa and the Middle East will make you rethink party music.

SummerStage Music: Gil Scott-Heron
When: Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 3:00PM
Where: Central Park/Mainstage
The godfather of hip-hop and neo soul performs classics and music from his first new album in over fifteen years.

SummerStage Music: Definitely Poetry: Daniel Bernard Roumain with special guests Emeline Michel, Erol Josué, Cave Canem Poets: Gina Dorcely, Gregory Pardlo and Mervyn Taylor
When: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 3:00PM
Where: Central Park/Mainstage

Innovative, cutting-edge poets and musicians with a special eye to the art of Haiti.

SummerStage Music: Nuyorican Poets Café
When: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 7:00PM
Where: Central Park/Mainstage

The multicultural, multi-arts institution showcases new work from rising poets, actors, filmmakers and musicians.

SummerStage Music: DJ Kool Herc
When: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 7:00PM
Where: Bronx, TBD
DJ Kool Herc’s creation of breaks and sampling has paved the way for hip hop music as we know it.

Saturday, May 8: Chewstick: the Neo-Griot Movement from Bermuda @ Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Chewstick: the Neo-Griot Movement from Bermuda

"Chewstick is Bermuda's leading contemporary performance collective consisting of Griot of every medium. Poets, Singers, Rappers; Reggae, Rock and Folk they bring it all together as Chewstick. Come check the vibes during their first ever tour of NYC and experience the cultural spearhead of Bermuda."

* May 8 @ 2:00pm
* Featuring Poets, Singers, Rappers; Reggae, Rock and Folk
* Presented by The Chewstick Foundation
* $15

Info: Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Friday, May 7: Hija de Mi Madre: A Celebration of Womanhood & Book Release Party @ Nuyorican Poets Cafe

"Hija de Mi Madre: A Celebration of Womanhood & Book Release Party"

LatinosNYC presents Hija de Mi Madre: A Celebration of Womanhood & Book Release Party featuring Carmen Mojica, Alicia Anabel Santos, Vanessa Martir, Caroline Rothstein, & Peggy Robles-Alvarado.

* May 7 @ 7:00pm
* Featuring Carmen Mojica, Alicia Anabel Santos, Vanessa Martir, Caroline Rothstein, & Peggy Robles-Alvarado
* Presented by LatinosNYC
* $10



Info: Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Friday, April 30 @ Nuyorican: "Yo Miss! Teaching inside the cultural divide" - one woman show

*Saw this the first time around - definitely recommend it!*

Back by Popular Demand! YO Miss: Teaching Inside the Cultural Divide, Volume 1

Proceeds to benefit EarSay’s Youth Education project for immigrant and refugee teenagers."

• Apr 30 @ 7:00pm
  
• Featuring Judith Sloan
• Visit here for more info
• $15 advance/$20 door/$10 groups of 10 or more

Info: Nuyorican Poets Cafe

April 18-21: Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues: Espanol 2010 - Special Awards Night

Vagina Monologues: EspanolEve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues: Espanol 2010.

The award-winning play is based on V-Day Founder/playwright Eve Ensler's interviews with more than 200 women. With humor and grace the piece celebrates women's sexuality and strength. Through this bilingual play and the liberation of this one word, countless women throughout the world have taken control of their bodies and their lives. For more than twelve years, The Vagina Monologues has given voice to experiences and feelings not previously exposed in public.

• Apr 18, 19, 20 @ 7:00pm, Apr 21 @ 6:30pm
  
• $18 (tickets purchased online include $1 processing fee)

Info: Nuyorican Poets Cafe

April 12: El Grito de Poetas 5th Anniversary @ Nuyorican

El Grito de Poetas 5th Anniversary

The New York-based all-Latino Poetry Collective El Grito de Poetas will perform for their 5th anniversary and showcase special guest poets and artists. Hosted by La Bruja.

• Apr 12 @ 7:00pm
  
• Hosted by La Bruja
• $10

Tonight @ Nuyorican: Brownsville Bred: Growing Up Elaine!

"Brownsvile Bred: Growing Up Elaine!"

15/$10 at the door for students, seniors, or with a flyer

"Written and performed by Elaine Del Valle, this autobiographical one-woman show depicts life in 1980s Brownsville, Brooklyn amidst the swirl of salsa and the birth of hip-hop. Creator Elaine Del Valle has won almost every solo show award available for this memorable play."

Tonight and Ongoing: Youth Slams at Nuyorican

Nuyorican Neophyte Youth Poet of the Year Slam

• Apr 3 @ 3:00pm
  May 1 @ 3:00pm
  Jun 5 @ 3:00pm
  Jul 10 @ 3:00pm
  
• Hosted by Mahogany L. Browne
• $5
• Poets under 21 compete for the cash, prizes, and the title of Youth Poet of the Year at the Nuyorican Neophyte Slam. Hosted by Mahogany L. Browne.

Tonight and Ongoing: Poetry Slams at Nuyorican Poets Cafe

The first poetry slam ever in New York City was held at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in 1989, and 20 years later, we've become part of the cultural history of this city, still going strong. Today's Nuyorican Poetry Slam is the result of our tradition of talented hosts, amazing performers and heart-stopping performances. Each one has helped to develop the legendary Poetry Slam reputation that is associated with the Cafe around the world.

Wednesday Night Slam Open> Sign Up & Slam
Every 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 Slam
Every Friday Night>@10pm> $10 admission

Current Schedule:

• Apr 2> Spotlight: Edmond Chavez>$10
• Apr 9> Spotlight: Jen Renaldi & Scott Woods>$10
• Apr 16> Spotlight: Mahogany L. Browne 4th Anniversary & Book Release Party>$10
• Apr 23>$10

The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Slam is pretty popular and fills up fast, so please get in line early. (suggested arrival latest 9:15pm). Hosted by Mahogany Browne.

Info: Nuyorican Poets Cafe