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FEATURED EVENTS
Art Sanctuary: Celebration of Black Writiing - May 21 - June 2, 2012
The Fifth Annual Roots Picnic - June 2 - 3, 2012
Reggae In The Park - June 10, 2012
Ledisi & Eric Benet - June 24, 2012
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Jaguar Wright - May 25, 2012
Jaguar Wright
Friday, May 25
8 p.m.
3025 Walnut Street
Kick off your weekend right, with a special live concert by Philly's own fiery soul-star - Jaguar Wright. Jaguar is known across the world for her brutally honest music, soul-stirring lyrics, head-nodding beats and one-of-a-kind vocal stylings.
The evening will feature music from Jaguar's highly anticipated new album and special opening performances by Peace & Love Artists and R&B sensation Tanya Blount.
You can get tickets here.
The Fifth Annual Roots Picnic - June 2 - 3, 2012
The Fifth Annual Roots Picnic
Satuday, June 2 & Sunday, June 3
Festival Pier at Penn's Landing
Columbus Blvd & Spring Garden Street
Philly, get ready as our favorite summer festival, The Roots Picnic returns for its fifth year - BIGGER and BETTER than ever before! For 2012, the festival has amped up its energy and lineup, and is set to take over Festival Pier at Penn's Landing for an entire two days of non-stop music and electrifying, crowd-moving performances.
Along with a headling performance by Philly's own The Legendary Roots Crew, the crowd will definitely be jammin' to the sounds of hip-hop legends De La Soul, who will be backed by The Roots, and also a special performance from Rakim, who will perform his classic album "Paid in Full" in its entirety!
In addition to performances by the aforementioned hip hop royalty, the festival lineup also includes performances by Kid Cudi, WAle, Major Lazer, Diplo, St. Vincent, The Tune-Yards, Danny Brown, Shabazz Palaces, Moosh & Twist, Flosstradamus, Stretch Armstrong, The Hood Internet, Star Slinger, Mr. MFN Exquire, Kids These Days, Chill Moody, and one of the newest Philly 360° Creative Ambassadors DJ Diamond Kuts.
So, now you understand why they've added a second day, right? You can click here to purchase your one day, or two day pass online. We'll see you there!
Reggae In The Park - June 10, 2012
Reggae In The Park
Sunday, June 10
1:30 p.m.
The Mann Center for the Performing Arts
5201 Parkside Avenue
Kick-off your summer surrounded by the world's best carribean sounds and flavors with The Mann's premier music festival, Reggae in the Park.
Headlined by reggae legends like Jimmy Cliff and Beres Hammond, Reggae in the Park will delight audiences with two stages, dozens of performers, live DJ sets at the top of the hill, arts & crafts vendors, and of course plenty of Caribbean & global cuisine.
Click here to see the full festival lineup and purchse tickets today!
Ledisi & Eric Benet - June 24, 2012
Ledisi & Eric Benet
Sunday, June 24
7:30 p.m.
291 North Keswick Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
Check out Grammy-nominated artist Ledisi as she returns to Philly performing music off her latest release Pieces of Me. For this special Philadelphia stop on her Be Good To Yourself Tour, Ledisi will be joined by R&B superstar Eric Benet for a night of music that is sure to be simply unforgettable. We can't wait for to hear this feel good music!
You can purchase your tickets here.
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- Philly360: dream hampton and Fast Five Freddy waxing eloquent about The Roots at Arts Bank -- Mural Arts' Roots Project panel http://t.co/PsKXgq7X
- Posted May 19, 2012 8:01PM
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- Philly360: There's only one week left until the Night Market at Northern Liberties! Bring your appetite Thurs May 24 (7-11pm). http://t.co/iO5Vsnqq
- Posted May 18, 2012 4:30PM
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- Philly360: Mark your calendars! The FREE @globalfusnfstvl takes place on Saturday, July 21 @penns_landing. #GFF2012
- Posted May 18, 2012 4:08PM
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- Philly360: RT @GlobalFusnFstvl: Have you joined in on #FillInTheBlankFriday yet?? Philly has some of the best ____________
- Posted May 18, 2012 3:50PM
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- Philly360: Wall Watch: @MuralArts presents @theroots panel w/ @dreamhampton @groovecitylady @mrsonnyjames @fabnewyork on 5/19!!! http://t.co/6Zg2fk3R
- Posted May 18, 2012 2:13PM
EVENTS
Art Sanctuary: Celebration of Black Writiing - May 21 - June 2, 2012
Art Sanctuary Presents The 28th Annual Celebration of Black Writing May 21 - June 2 View festival schedule for location and times. The 28th Annual Celebration of Black Writing brings together noted journalists, writers and performance artists from across…
The Fifth Annual Roots Picnic - June 2 - 3, 2012
The Fifth Annual Roots Picnic Satuday, June 2 & Sunday, June 3 Festival Pier at Penn's Landing Columbus Blvd & Spring Garden Street Philly, get ready as our favorite summer festival, The Roots Picnic returns for its fifth year…
Reggae In The Park - June 10, 2012
Reggae In The Park Sunday, June 10 1:30 p.m. The Mann Center for the Performing Arts 5201 Parkside Avenue Kick-off your summer surrounded by the world's best carribean sounds and flavors with The Mann's premier music festival, Reggae in…
Ledisi & Eric Benet - June 24, 2012
Ledisi & Eric Benet Sunday, June 24 7:30 p.m. Keswick Theatre 291 North Keswick Avenue Glenside, PA 19038 Check out Grammy-nominated artist Ledisi as she returns to Philly performing music off her latest release Pieces of Me. For this…
