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

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

OkayAfrica with The Roots and Talib Kweli
ft 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 from all corners of the Diaspora, including host Talib Kweli (Brooklyn), Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew (Sierra Leone), Blitz the Ambassador (Ghana), and many others to be announced."

CELEBRATE BROOKLYN! @ Prospect Park Bandshell
July 11, 2010
4:00 PM
Gates open at 3:00pm

Info: BRIC Arts

Monday, June 21: The Roots @ Highline Ballroom

THE ROOTS PRESENTS:
The Jam

June 21,2010

Concert starts @ 10PM
Doors open @ 9PM

Tickets $10.00 in advance
$12.00 day of show.

Info: Highline Show

Thursdays through July: ?uestlove (DJ Set) at Brooklyn Bowl

The one and only ?uestlove is continuing his Thursday night residency at Brooklyn Bowl through May!

?uestlove (DJ Set)
Brooklyn Bowl
Thu, May 20, 2010
Doors: 10:30 PM / Show: 11:00 PM
$5.00 - $7.00
Note: $5 in Advance, $7 Day of Show

Info: Brooklyn Bowl

Performers for Celebrate Brooklyn 2010 Season announced!

"2010 Season Celebrate Brooklyn! 2010 Season at the Prospect Park Bandshell All performances rain or shine. Please do not bring pets, alcoholic beverages, glass, cans, coolers, recording devices or professional (long lens) cameras." Artists include:

July 11
OkayAfrica with The Roots, Talib Kweli and more!
4:00PM/gates 3:00PM

July 17
African Festival with Konono No. 1, Omar Pene, Super Diamono and more!
2–9:00PM/gates 1:00PM

August 7
Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, Budos Band and more!
7:00PM/gates 6:00PM
Info: BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn

Thursdays in April: ?uestlove DJ Residency @ Brooklyn Bowl

The one and only ?uestlove is returning for a Thursday night residency at Brooklyn Bowl!

$5 advance, $7 day of show

Doors 10:00pm / Show 10:30pm

21 and Over

Info: Brooklyn Bowl

Saturday, February 6: Donuts Are Forever 4, J Dilla Tribute

Rare Form’s annual ‘Donuts Are Forever’ benefit event has become a incredibly successful fundraiser to remember the late J Dilla and raise money for The J Dilla Foundation. After three years of special guests and hosts for the event with lines around the corner to get in, they move ‘Donuts Are Forever 4′ this year to The Bell House on 02.06.10. This year’s benefit is headlined by a DJ set from ?uestlove along with DJs Brainchild and Parler. The night is hosted by long time Dilla collaborator and fellow Detroit native Guilty Simpson. Doors open at 10:00 PM with a $5 minimum donation at the door; early arrival is suggested based on the turnout from the last few years.

Info: DEADLY MELODY: NYC

Monday January, 25 - Thursday, January 28: Film, "Soundtrack for a Revolution" @ BAM

Soundtrack for a Revolution tells the story of the American civil rights movement through its powerful music—the freedom songs protesters sang on picket lines, in mass meetings, in paddy wagons, and in jail cells as they fought for justice and equality. The film features new performances of the freedom songs by top artists, including John Legend, Joss Stone, Wyclef Jean, and The Roots; riveting archival footage; and interviews with civil rights foot soldiers and leaders, including Congressman John Lewis, Harry Belafonte, Julian Bond, and Ambassador Andrew Young. Soundtrack for a Revolution is a vibrant blend of heart-wrenching interviews, dramatic images, and thrilling contemporary performances—a film of significance, energy, and power.

Directed by Bill Guttentag and Dan Sturman. (2009) 82min

Tickets: $12. $ 8 for members.

Info: BAM