Artist Rave: NYE Party

Saturday, December 31

7:30 p.m.

The Dreaming Building

618 N. Front Street

Bring in the new year partying with the best of Philly's underground creative scene with the Artist Rave at The Dreaming Building in Northen Liberties.  This one-of-a-kind Philly NYE celebration will kickoff with an open mic jam session for upcoming emcees and vocalist to show their skills on the mic. Afterwards DJ's GIANNI LEE, DJ SMACKED, DJ PHSH, DJ FERNO, REX RIOT and DJ SYLO will spin the hottest tunes, keeping the party groovin' into 2012.

Get your tickets here.

The LVRS Lane: NYE

Saturday, December 31

10 p.m.

World Cafe Live

3025 Walnut Street

Closeout 2011 with the soulful sounds of Philadelphia at World Cafe Live. This special evening of live indie-soul music features a special performance by Romantic Movement representative, Chris Turner fresh off the road, touring with hometown soul-hero Bilal Oliver. Rocki Evans also makes his Philly debut, after building significant buzz around his mixtape, Simply Twisted.  Closing out the evening will be none other than Philly's favorite band, U-City, giving a first listen to their latest project, Grey Matter. 

You can get your tickets for this soulful NYE celebration here.

Tastytreats Meets NYC: James Brown Edition

Saturday, January 7

9 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Fluid Nightclub

613 S. 4th Street

For over a decade, Tastytreats has dominated the Philadelphia nightlife scene, playing the classics, hip hop and reggae sounds that keep Philly moving. For this special James Brown Edition, Dj Mike Nyce and The Legendary DJ Scratch will spin a special midnight set of hip-hop samples and classic soul originals. 

So, don't miss this extra special installment of the longest running hip hop party in Philly. The energy will be undeniable and the music is sure to make you move!

You can get more information here.

Jaguar Wright

Friday, January 13 & Saturday, January 14

7:30 p.m. & 10 p.m. shows

Warmdaddy's

1400 Columbus Blvd.

Stop by Philadelphia soul food restaurant and intimate live-music venue, Warmdaddy's for two very special nights of music featuring Philly's own fiery soul-star, Jaguar Wright. Join Jaguar, as she returns to home to bless the mic with her signature explosive vocals, truthful lyrics and head-knodding soul music. 

You can make your reservations in advance here.

A Conversation With Joan Myers Brown of PHILADANCO

Saturday, January 14

2 p.m.

Moonstone Arts Center

110A S. 13th Street, 2nd Floor

Here's another chance to experience the history and legacy of Philadelphia and the nation's black jazz legacy, told through the eyes of the legendary, Joan Myers Brown, Founder and Artistic Director of PHILADANCO. The subject of the newly released book, Joan Myers Brown & the Audacious Hope of the Black Ballerina: A Biohistory of American Performance written by scholar Brenda Dixon Gottschild, Brown reflects on the hardships and advances of African American dancers in the 20th and 21st century.

This conversation will be moderated by the author and is sponsored by local arts and civic collaborative, The Brothers' Network.

You can get more information here.

Can You Hear God Crying by Hannibal Lokumbe

Saturday, December 14

7 p.m.

Freedom Theatre

1346 North Broad Street

Join Art Sanctuary as they present a community performance of the poignant and powerful musical journey, Can You Hear Hear God Crying? written by internationally acclaimed musician and composer, Hannibal Lokumbe.  Through the fusion of West African prayers, songs and rhythms expressed through gospel, jazz and chamber music, Lokumbe explores Lokumbe explores our legacy and his own life through the lens of heritage, slavery and what he refers to as mankind's "Door of No Return".

For this fantastic night of music, Lokumbe will be joined by internationally renown percussionist Mogauwane Maloele, Soprano soloist Valerie Gay, students from the Camden Creative Arts High School and Kensington CAPA High School, and other select musicians.

For the low ticket price of $5, this is one event you can't afford to miss! You can get more information here.

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