“the Block Association” presents The Homecoming
Saturday, November 28th:
From the folks that brought you “BK All Day!” on the 4th of July & “Monsters Ball” Halloween night comes yet another holiday event that continues in the grand tradition of memorable parties. “The Homecoming” promises to be EVERYTHING A holiday weekend party is suppose to be plus more! Family & friends in town? What better way to show you’re good friends how BK gets down! Join us once again to make memories happen.
ABSOLUTELY FREE B4 11pm with RSVP*
AFTER 11PM – $10 for Ladies/$15 for Guys
(YOU MUST BE ON THE RSVP LIST)
$20 IF YOU DID NOT RSVP
After 12:30 am Admission Fee @ Doorman’s discretion
*Over 3.000 RSVPS for our last event…so don’t miss THIS one!
“the BlocK Association” is Harriet’s Alter Ego, Alador & Smith, the Minority Report, the Ahficionados, the Stylistics Agency, & the Breakfast Club.
Halloween in BK: It’s going to be “A Thriller Night”
With Halloween falling on Saturday this year and Brooklyn is full of fun, fright and mystery. Here is a list of great Halloween events to help you and friends have “A thriller night” all night long. Happy Halloween!
Also check out this events:
Gemini & Scorpio presents: Masquerade Macabre @ Brooklyn Wonderland
Halloween Masquerade Ball @ Patio Lounge
And if I missed any other great Halloween events, you will have to excuse my behavior.
Peace
Society HAE, Harriet’s Alter Ego & Metro PCS present… BK PoP… A PoP Up Experience Shop
Sunday, August 23nd
Rock The Block 2009 with Live performances, Fashion Show & More…
Saturday, August 15th:
CANVAS & CHOAS – Avant Garde Fashion, Art, and Music meet as the artist and the DJ battle in creativity. The music spins as the artist creates the feeling paining on live models wearing garments made of raw canvas, denims, and double knits.– FREE! – W/purchase of ALL DAY PASS
MADE IN BK FASHION SHOWCASE – Celebrating Brooklyn’s emerging fashion scene, this showcase will highlight new looks from Brooklyn’s hottest design talent – FREE! – W/purchase of ALL DAY PASS
URBAN MARKETPLACE – Brooklyn’s emerging underground artists, designers and merchants come together in fashion, music, food and fun. The hottest Brooklyn based DJs spin all day – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
WORD SOUND SOUL LOUNGE – Spoken word and soul music artists combine for a day long showcase of new talent . STARRING: BRIDGET BARKAN, TREZURE THE EMPRESS, SUZEN BARAKA & MORE. – FREE! – W/purchase of ALL DAY PASS
ROCK THE BLOCK BK 2009 CONCERT – THE SHOW
STARRING YAHZARAH GAME REBELLION HONEY LAROCHELLE JESSE BOYKINS III PRINT – NEW ACTS BEING ADDED UNTIL SHOWTIME! - TICKETS – $20 IN ADVANCE / $ 25 AT THE DOOR * a portion of the proceeds to benefit VOICES OF NEW YORK which provides progressive creative and social programs for youth. (more…)
“BAD 2 DEF” -Bad Boy vs. Def Jam Musical Tribute @ Rebar
Friday, July 24th:
Music by DJ Goldfinger along w/the Ahficionados
LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, Slick Rick, EPMD, Onyx, Foxy Brown, DMX, Dru Hill, & Jay-Z
Go toe to toe against
Black Rob, Craig Mack, Loon, 112, Faith, Carl Thomas, the L.O.X. Shyne, Total & B.I.G for bragging rights!
FREE admission!
21+ w/I.D.
Dress casually sharp!
Rebar
147 Front St
Dumbo | Brooklyn, NY
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Brooklyn Bodega presents: The Fifth Annual Hip-Hop Music Festival
After months and months of anticipation, Brooklyn Bodega’s Annual Hip-Hop Festival is finally here. Live performances and parties all weekend long. Check out the events after the jump.. (more…)
“ROCK WIT IT” -30 yrs. Deep of Hip-Hop and R&B @ Rebar
Friday, June 19th:
Al of theminorityreport.com has collaborating with Rock the Block Bk to present a special event highlighting the best music has to offer in the past 30+ years of Hip-Hop and R&B music. Not only is it FREE to the public, DJ Goldfinger will be doing a special set to BK artist! Starting early evening (9pm-till you say it’s over), there will be a model/designer search be held prior to this event (7-9pm) if you are interested as well.
No Cover
Rebar
147 Front St
Dumbo | Brooklyn, NY
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RELAX @ REBAR, VOL. 3; STEVIE WONDER’s B-DAY CELEBRATION
Thursday, May 14th:
With over 4 decades in the game, Stevie Wonder has been a major contributor to the history of American music. Winning over 25 Grammys and a lifetime achievement award, it is safe to say that Wonder is one of America’s greatest singer-song writers of all time.”Little Stevie,” ain’t so little no more and has undoubtedly left a big mark on the industry.
SPECIAL GUEST DJ: DJ AMIR (Kon & Amir, BBE, Wax Poetics)
RESIDENT DJ: DJ Double U Tomek (Jazzmentalism)
LIVE ART: Riz22 (Old-Soulz)
Doors open at 7pm
No Cover
Rebar
147 Front Street
Dumbo | Brooklyn, NY
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BLOGFEST 2009 @ PowerHouse Arena in Dumbo
Calling all Bloggers! Brooklyn is considering the “Blog Capital of America” at The 4th Annual Blogfest in Dumbo on May 7th. This is a great opportunity to meet, connect and network with some best bloggers, readers and enthusiast.
Powerhouse Arena
37 Main Street
Dumbo | Brooklyn, NY
How to get there?
Relax @ Rebar; Live Art & Music
Thursday, April 16th:
Please come and support with us at ReBar this Thursday, April 16th from 7pm-12am for our second after work sessions with Old Soulz Art Collective and DJ’s from all over the globe to celebrate art and music. We want you to get loose and vibe to the sounds of DJ Double U tomek.
Live painting by Lichiban, Amanda Diva, See One and another gallery viewing of artwork from Old Soulz art collective only up for a limited time. Grab a bite, hear some tunes, maybe purchase some artwork, but either way come kick back and relax with us. Brooklyn, Stand up!
No Cover
Rebar
147 Front Street
Dumbo | Brooklyn, NY
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Galapagos show with Yes we can-can dancers
Friday, January 23rd:
Friday’s show is really an incredible burlesque/dance/theater full-blown spectacle, thank you for listing it!!
Here’s a video of the girls onstage doing the can-can to the marionette song after Obama won.
Nerd Nite @ Galapagos Art Space
Friday, December 12th:
Check out this event on Friday night, and like, “It’s like the Discovery Channel with beer.”
Presentation #1How To Read A Map: More Than Just The Directions To Your Cousins In Ohio
by Jesse RosenfeldThe basics of map reading: a breathtakingly quick history of maps up until present day. Maps can enhance your understanding of politics, they teach you terms you always wondered about (latitude, longitude, degrees and their functions), and show you how to navigate like a REAL explorer – by the sun and stars!Presentation #2
Psychological Warfare Through Online Games
by Ben Donaldson
The current generation has been raised alongside video games, from a two-bit birth to a virtual “second life” (unless you count that as your first one).But as people spend time in computer-created games, their brains grow accustomed to simple rules and immediate gratification; it becomes predictably easier (and funnier) to screw with gamers.
Galapagos Art Space
16 Main Street
Dumbo | Brooklyn, NY
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