“THANGZ-2-DO!!” (May 2012)
by: VCR
Welcome to the 2012 “Thangz-2-Do!!”, the monthly e-newsletter providing information of cultural arts (poetry, theatre, comedy, etc.), as well as several other info to keep people in the loop that includes a link for daily Black History facts. (http://www.yenoba.com), R.I.P. for those that passed away and a B-Day shout-out to those born in May. This time around, “Thangz-2-Do!!” has moved from Yahoo! to G-Mail. Hopefully this will help out a lot easier for folks to view the list of events.
Peace,
VCR
R.I.P.
MAY B-DAY WISHES:
POETRY/OPEN MIC EVENTS:
Every Sunday Night
LIZARD LOUNGE SUNDAY NIGHT POETRY JAM
w/The Jeff Robinson Trio
@ The Lizard Lounge
1667 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge (between Harvard Sq. & Porter Sq.)
Doors at 7:30pm – $5.00 cover
For info visit www.poetryjam.org
and free verse.
@ Cambridge Public Library – Lecture Hall
449 Broadway, Cambridge
10:00am – 5:00pm
Hosted by Cambridge poet/populistToni Bee
Sunday, May 27th 2012
THE POET’S CORNER
Come and chill out for some live mellow music and inspirational poetry
to get you motivated for the next work week
@ Darryl’s Corner Bar & Lounge
604 Columbus Ave., Boston/South End
7:00pm – 11:00pm (open mic starts at 8:00pm)
$5.00 admission / Proper crowd only
Hosted by Iguehi and Herby F.
Every Monday Night
SoulKore Productions presents
GRAB THE MIC MONDAYS
@ Bossa Nova
290 Main St., Malden MA
(near Malden Center Station and bus routes 104, 105, 106 & 99)
6:30pm – 10:00pm / Free 2 enter
Come early for open mic sign-up
All forms of talent welcomed
Sign up early – space limited (5 minutes each)
Free parking / buffet and full menu
Hosted by Essex
Music by DJ Nomadik
For more info contact info@soulkore.com or 857-205-2706
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday
VerBaLizAtiOn
@ Hibernian Hall
184 Dudley St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.
(next to fire department & barber shop)
7:00pm start (doors and open mic sign-up at 6:30pm)
Free 2 The Public / All ages are welcomed
Hosted by VCR
May 8th – Big Brother Sadi
May 22nd – Taqwa The Edutainer
4 more info. contact VCR at 617-480-7663 or bloodskinland@yahoo.com
Every Thursday Night
ART IS LIFE ITSELF
@ The Haley House Bakery & Café
12 Dade St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq. (off Washington St. – next to Tropical Foods)
7:00pm – 10:00pm / No cover charge
Hosted by Nina LaNegra & Fulani Haynes
For more info call 617-445-0900 or visit www.haleyhouse.org/cafe
VerBaLizAtiOn (BloodSkinLand Productions) presents
ULTIMATE POETRY FORUM II
On April 24th, VerBaLizAtiOn had a poetry forum in honor of National Poetry Month.There were discussions about the history of some open mic spots in our community15 years ago and the current happenings going on in 2012. By request, there will bea folow-up to further dialogue about what’s needed to improve or make stronger withinthe Boston poetry scene. We are calling ALL artists of various artforms (spoken word, Hip-Hop, song, etc.)
to please join us for an important discussion.
@ Mattapan Branch Library – Conference Room
1350 Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan MA
12:30pm – 3:00pm (doors open at noon)
Free to the public!
For more info contact VCR at 617-480-7663 or bloodskinland@yahoo.com
COMMUNITY/CULTURAL EVENTS:
– Skippy White’s Records: 1971 Columbus Ave. (Egleston Sq.)
– A Nubian Notion Inc.: 663 Warren St. (Grove Hall)
– Special Efx Hair Salon: 1454 Dorchester Ave. (Fields Corner)
– Mattapan Square Mobile (Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan)
For more info call 617-517-0987 or visit www.urbanmusicawards.org
Sunday, May 19th 2012
25TH ANNUAL MALCOLM X MEMORIAL & AWARDS BREAKFAST
@ Roxbury Community College- Student Center Dining Complex
1234 Columbus Ave., Roxbury
8:00am start (doors open at 7:30am)
$40.00 donation
Special guest speaker TShango Mbilishaka
Born in Jamaica Plain, Brother T’Shango is dedicated to the mental liberation and
unification of African families throughout the world. He was awarded the Warrior Speaks
Community Award in 2005. Recognized for speaking on Black male mental health, he
received an award from the Massachusetts State Department in 2006. T’Shango was
awarded at M.I.T for “Solutions to Urban Genocide” in December 2007. He was also
featured in Essence Magazine as a “Do Right Man” in August 2006.
Tickets available at A Nubian Notion (Roxbury/Dudley Sq.) and at the door.
For more information, tickets, sponsorship and vendor opportunities call BCIC at617-427-2522
38 Bicknell St., Dorchester
1:00pm –8:00pm
Featuring visual artists Radiant Jasmin, Guadulesa,
Jameel Parker and Satiah Dancing Moon
6:00pm mixed-media performances by Radiant Jasmin, Guadulesa,
Terry Orlando Jones, Sonja Evans and other TBA
(the performance will combine dance, poetry, music and live body painting)
See our website for more info on the other programs at the Black Indian Inn:
www.blackindianinn.com
Every Sunday Afternoon
MEDU NETER CLASSES (later called Hieroglyphics by the Greeks)
The oldest of African languages and most sacred of languages
Reconnect with the Wisdom of our Ancestors…learn to read the writing on the wall
– Scribe/write
– Transliteration/read/translate
– Speak
– History/Culture
– Sentence Structure/Grammar
– Museum, Field trips & more
@ 53 Cedar St., Mattapan
11:30 –1:00pm (sign in at 11:00am)
To register call Dr. Nteri Nelson 617-296-7797
Saturday, May 12th 2012
LECTURE& BOOK SIGNING: GRAND OPENING
Dr Nteri Nelson’s new book release:
“KaAbBa -The Great Pyramid Is the Tree of Life: MerKaBa”
Introduction by invited guest Professor James Small (Black scholar)
@ 53 Cedar St., Mattapan
6:00pm -9:00pm (seating starts at 5:30pm)
Must RSVP to Dr Nteri Nelson at 617-296-7797 or www.imhotepinstitute.com
THEATRE
Tuesday, May 1st – Sunday, May 6th 2012
FELA!
A triumphant tale of courage, passion and love, FELA! is the true story of Kuti,
who created a type of music, Afro-beat and mixed these pounding eclectic rhythms
(a blend of Jazz, Funk and African rhythm and harmonies) with incendiary lyrics that
openly attacked the corrupt and oppressive military dictatorships that rule Nigeria and
much of Africa. Featuring many of Fela Kuti’s most captivating songs and Bill T. Jones’s
visionary staging, FELA! reveals Kuti’s controversial life as an artist and political activist
and celebrates his pioneering music.
@ Cutler Majestic Theatre
219 Tremont St., Boston
To purchase tickets call 617-824-8400 or visit www.artsemerson.org
PARTIES/SOCIAL NETWORKING
WE all know that RADIO is incredibly important to the urban community and
now mobile phones and the internet are where it’s at for content creation.
Introducing…Boston’s newest and soon-to-be best online urban music experience.
958 Tremont St., Boston/South End
10:00pm – 2:00am
$10.00 admission / 30+ proper dress
(no athletic wear, hoodies or boots – collared shirts accepted)
DJ spinning old school – 80’s, 90’s & today’s hottest music
Log-in now and receive 2 for 1 admission w/pass before 11:00pm
www.facebook.com/30plussaturdays
Saturday, May 19th 2012
30+: THE EXTRAORDINARY AFFAIR
Looking for the extraordinary? Step it up as we mix, mingle and party with New England’s most
progressive mature 30+ urban elite! Come see why this long running monthly 30+ is the premier
event. 30+ attracts a diverse group from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and
Connecticut who seek to socialize with like-minded professionals in eclectic, trendy and upscale
non-club environments.
@ The Revere Hotel at the Boston Common
Gallery Ballroom
200 Stuart St.- 6th floor, Boston
9:30pm – 2:00am
$30.00 advance / $35.00 at the door
Proper dress ONLY: upscale cocktail attire
Gentlemen: collared shirts, slacks, blazers/suits and shoes
Women: Diva Chic!!!
Dress code enforced – reserve the right to turn away
(ABSOLUTELY NO JEANS)
Featuring a live band at 10:00pm
Resident DJ Reggie Beas at 11:00pm
Paid parking at the hotel
For information on VIP, B-Day parties, tables & vendor tables
and discounted hotel for this event, call 617-270-5753
Tickets available at these locations:
– Mattapan’s Finest Barbers: 663 Warren St. (Grove Hall)
– Lawsons Beauty Supply: 1979 Columbus Ave. (Egleston Sq.)
– Silver Slipper Restaurant – 2387 Washington St. ( Dudley Sq.)
– Metro PCS: 1656 Blue Hill Ave. (Mattapan Sq.)
– Kung Fu Video & DVD: 356 Washington St. 2nd Fl
(above the Jewelry Exchange – Downtown Boston )
Tickets also available online at www.baystatecruisecompany.com
For more information call 617-888-8519
Or Facebook @ FamIVLife Entertainment or FamIVLifeBlogSpot.Com
COMEDY NIGHT
Every Sunday Night
Corey Manning presents
THE FUN ROOM COMEDY NIGHT
You Never Know What’s Gonna Happen or Who’s Gonna Come Through!
@ Biff’s Lounge
18 Washington St., Dorchester/Grove Hall
(downstairs from William E. Reed Auditorium/Prince Hall)
Winner of “BET’s Comedy Award” for Best Impersonations
Appearances on “The Jamie Foxx Show”, “The Bernie Mac Show”, “Comic View”,
“Def Comedy Jam”, “Diddy’s Bad Boys of Comedy”
and original host/VJ/“The Mayor” of BET’s “Rap City”
Hosted by The Dynamic Duo of Comedy Chris Tabb & Corey Manning
With comedians Wes Hazard and Badd Lad
Limited tickets only $15.00 in advance – more at the door
Tickets can be purchased at www.coreymanning.ticketleap.com/funroomcomedy
For more info contact 617-506-FUN1 or funroomcomedy@gmail.com
Friday, May 11th 2012
ARIES SPEARS
@ The Wilbur Theater
246 Tremont St., Boston
7:30pm showtime
Tickets available at Wilbur Box Office (noon – 6pm) or TicketMaster
Or by phone at 1-800-745-3000
For more information visit www.thewilbur.com
Friday, May 25th 2012
LAFF MOBB
Featuring Red Grant, Rudy Rush, Roz G. and Mark Viera
@ The Wilbur Theater
246 Tremont St., Boston
7:30pm showtime
Tickets available at Wilbur Box Office (noon – 6pm) or TicketMaster
Or by phone at 1-800-745-3000
For more information visit www.thewilbur.com
CULTURAL PERFORMANCES/MAJOR CONCERTS
Every Sunday Night
LIVE JAZZ AT THE POST
Jazz Music For Your Ears!
@ William E. Carter Post
American Legion Post #16
1531 Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Small donation is always appreciated
For more info call Gary at 617-905-4662
Wednesday, May 2nd 2012
SLAUGHTERHOUSE
Featuring Crooked-I, Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5’9″ and Joe Budden
@ The Wilbur Theater
246 Tremont St., Boston
8:30pm showtime
Tickets available at Wilbur Box Office (noon – 6pm) or TicketMaster
Or by phone at 1-800-745-3000
For more information visit www.thewilbur.com
Thursday, May 3rd 2012
“YOU’RE AN NDN???”: A MEDICINE SHOW w/MUSIC
“You’re An NDN???” is an interactive performance piece with music by Mwalim:
The tales and adventures of a Black Indian experience from the perspective of a
Black Indian who grew up in a Jewish neighborhood.
@ Dudley Branch Library
65 Warren St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.
5:45pm start
Mwalim will also have copies of his book “A Mixed Medicine Bag” as well as
copies of his CDs on hand
BOSTON TALENT SHOWCASE: SEASON 3 – VOL. #7
“Born To Do This”
@ Slade’s Bar & Grill
958 Tremont St., Boston/South End
8:00pm – 1:30pm / $10.00 all night – official after party until 1:30pm
No Tims, hoodies or athletic gear…sneakers OK
(bouncer has right to deny entry)
Offical after-party with DJ Dex until 1:30am
(playing today’s hottest in R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Top 40)
Hosted by Dee-Loopz & Kool-Key
* Boston Talent Showcase is every first Thursday of each month
Every Thursday Night (except the first of the month)
Slade’s New Musical Experience!!
Bands and entertainment from Berklee School of Music
@ Slade’s Bar & Grill
958 Tremont St., Boston/South End
8:00pm – 2:00am
No cover charge / no dress code!
Kitchen open for lunch & dinner
Hosted by Ms. Stefany
Music by various DJs
Thursday, May 10th 2012
BRANDED AUTHENTIC HIP-HOP SHOWCASE
@ Church of Boston
69 Kilmarnock St., Boston (Fenway area)
$10.00 cover / 21+ event
Doors at 8pm – showtime at 9:30pm SHARP!
21+ event / no dress code
Hosted by Mark Merren
With performances by:
Mecca Cashier, Antagonist, J The S, Pat G,
Iyadonna, Lisette Love, Lee Boy, City Slickers,
The Knowbodies, Steis, Koma and Lucky Dice
Music by DJ Drew (EZ St. Productions)
Free parking in rear of building
“THANGZ-2-DO!!” (May 2012)
Welcome to the 2012 “Thangz-2-Do!!”, the monthly e-newsletter providing information of cultural arts (poetry, theatre, comedy, etc.), as well as several other info to keep people in the loop that includes a link for daily Black History facts. (http://www.yenoba.com), R.I.P. for those that passed away and a B-Day shout-out to those born in May. This time around, “Thangz-2-Do!!” has moved from Yahoo! to G-Mail. Hopefully this will help out a lot easier for folks to view the list of events.
Peace,
VCR
R.I.P.
MAY B-DAY WISHES:
POETRY/OPEN MIC EVENTS:
Every Sunday Night
LIZARD LOUNGE SUNDAY NIGHT POETRY JAM
w/The Jeff Robinson Trio
@ The Lizard Lounge
1667 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge (between Harvard Sq. & Porter Sq.)
Doors at 7:30pm – $5.00 cover
For info visit www.poetryjam.org
Saturday, May 5th 2012
THE 3RD ANNUAL CAMBRIDGE POETRY FESTIVAL
Celebrate poetry and the local poet community in recognition of National Poetry Month.
The Cambridge Poetry Jam features local and national poets representing various poetic
genres including traditional poetry, multilingual poetry, spoken word, poetry/music mash-up
and free verse.
@ Cambridge Public Library – Lecture Hall
449 Broadway, Cambridge
10:00am – 5:00pm
Hosted by Cambridge poet/populistToni Bee
Sunday, May 27th 2012
THE POET’S CORNER
Come and chill out for some live mellow music and inspirational poetry
to get you motivated for the next work week
@ Darryl’s Corner Bar & Lounge
604 Columbus Ave., Boston/South End
7:00pm – 11:00pm (open mic starts at 8:00pm)
$5.00 admission / Proper crowd only
Hosted by Iguehi and Herby F.
Every Monday Night
SoulKore Productions presents
GRAB THE MIC MONDAYS
@ Bossa Nova
290 Main St., Malden MA
(near Malden Center Station and bus routes 104, 105, 106 & 99)
6:30pm – 10:00pm / Free 2 enter
Come early for open mic sign-up
All forms of talent welcomed
Sign up early – space limited (5 minutes each)
Free parking / buffet and full menu
Hosted by Essex
Music by DJ Nomadik
For more info contact info@soulkore.com or 857-205-2706
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday
VerBaLizAtiOn
@ Hibernian Hall
184 Dudley St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.
(next to fire department & barber shop)
7:00pm start (doors and open mic sign-up at 6:30pm)
Free 2 The Public / All ages are welcomed
Hosted by VCR
May 8th – Big Brother Sadi
May 22nd – Taqwa The Edutainer
4 more info. contact VCR at 617-480-7663 or bloodskinland@yahoo.com
Every Thursday Night
ART IS LIFE ITSELF
@ The Haley House Bakery & Café
12 Dade St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq. (off Washington St. – next to Tropical Foods)
7:00pm – 10:00pm / No cover charge
Hosted by Nina LaNegra & Fulani Haynes
For more info call 617-445-0900 or visit www.haleyhouse.org/cafe
Saturday, May 12th 2012
VerBaLizAtiOn (BloodSkinLand Productions) presents
ULTIMATE POETRY FORUM II
On April 24th, VerBaLizAtiOn had a poetry forum in honor of National Poetry Month.
There were discussions about the history of some open mic spots in our community
15 years ago and the current happenings going on in 2012. By request, there will be
a folow-up to further dialogue about what’s needed to improve or make stronger within
the Boston poetry scene. We are calling ALL artists of various artforms (spoken word, Hip-Hop, song, etc.)
to please join us for an important discussion.
@ Mattapan Branch Library – Conference Room
1350 Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan MA
12:30pm – 3:00pm (doors open at noon)
Free to the public!
For more info contact VCR at 617-480-7663 or bloodskinland@yahoo.com
COMMUNITY/CULTURAL EVENTS:
184 Dudley St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.
(next to fire department & barber shop)
Awards 6:30pm – 9:30pm (red carpet 5:00pm – 6:00pm)
Hosted by Courtney Boston of TOUCH 106.1FM
Tickets on sale at these locations:
– Skippy White’s Records: 1971 Columbus Ave. (Egleston Sq.)
– A Nubian Notion Inc.: 663 Warren St. (Grove Hall)
– Special Efx Hair Salon: 1454 Dorchester Ave. (Fields Corner)
– Mattapan Square Mobile (Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan)
For more info call 617-517-0987 or visit www.urbanmusicawards.org
Sunday, May 19th 2012
25TH ANNUAL MALCOLM X MEMORIAL & AWARDS BREAKFAST
@ Roxbury Community College- Student Center Dining Complex
1234 Columbus Ave., Roxbury
8:00am start (doors open at 7:30am)
$40.00 donation
Special guest speaker TShango Mbilishaka
Born in Jamaica Plain, Brother T’Shango is dedicated to the mental liberation and
unification of African families throughout the world. He was awarded the Warrior Speaks
Community Award in 2005. Recognized for speaking on Black male mental health, he
received an award from the Massachusetts State Department in 2006. T’Shango was
awarded at M.I.T for “Solutions to Urban Genocide” in December 2007. He was also
featured in Essence Magazine as a “Do Right Man” in August 2006.
Tickets available at A Nubian Notion (Roxbury/Dudley Sq.) and at the door.
For more information, tickets, sponsorship and vendor opportunities call BCIC at617-427-2522
Saturday, May 19th 2012
SPRING OPEN STUDIOS AT GALLERY G
Celebrating the start of the spring visual art and performing arts season. Artists will be showing new
and old work with paintings, jewelry, collage, photography and sculpture.
@ Black Indian Inn
38 Bicknell St., Dorchester
1:00pm –8:00pm
Featuring visual artists Radiant Jasmin, Guadulesa,
Jameel Parker and Satiah Dancing Moon
6:00pm mixed-media performances by Radiant Jasmin, Guadulesa,
Terry Orlando Jones, Sonja Evans and other TBA
(the performance will combine dance, poetry, music and live body painting)
See our website for more info on the other programs at the Black Indian Inn:
www.blackindianinn.com
Every Sunday Afternoon
MEDU NETER CLASSES (later called Hieroglyphics by the Greeks)
The oldest of African languages and most sacred of languages
Reconnect with the Wisdom of our Ancestors…learn to read the writing on the wall
– Scribe/write
– Transliteration/read/translate
– Speak
– History/Culture
– Sentence Structure/Grammar
– Museum, Field trips & more
@ 53 Cedar St., Mattapan
11:30 –1:00pm (sign in at 11:00am)
To register call Dr. Nteri Nelson 617-296-7797
Saturday, May 12th 2012
LECTURE& BOOK SIGNING: GRAND OPENING
Dr Nteri Nelson’s new book release:
“KaAbBa -The Great Pyramid Is the Tree of Life: MerKaBa”
Introduction by invited guest Professor James Small (Black scholar)
@ 53 Cedar St., Mattapan
6:00pm -9:00pm (seating starts at 5:30pm)
Must RSVP to Dr Nteri Nelson at 617-296-7797 or www.imhotepinstitute.com
THEATRE
Tuesday, May 1st – Sunday, May 6th 2012
FELA!
A triumphant tale of courage, passion and love, FELA! is the true story of Kuti,
who created a type of music, Afro-beat and mixed these pounding eclectic rhythms
(a blend of Jazz, Funk and African rhythm and harmonies) with incendiary lyrics that
openly attacked the corrupt and oppressive military dictatorships that rule Nigeria and
much of Africa. Featuring many of Fela Kuti’s most captivating songs and Bill T. Jones’s
visionary staging, FELA! reveals Kuti’s controversial life as an artist and political activist
and celebrates his pioneering music.
@ Cutler Majestic Theatre
219 Tremont St., Boston
To purchase tickets call 617-824-8400 or visit www.artsemerson.org
PARTIES/SOCIAL NETWORKING
WE all know that RADIO is incredibly important to the urban community and
now mobile phones and the internet are where it’s at for content creation.
Introducing…Boston’s newest and soon-to-be best online urban music experience.
Calloway Entertainment presents
30+ SATURDAYS – GRAND OPENING
Great Food, Music & Dance!
New nightlife for the 30+ crowd
@ Slade’s Bar & Grill
958 Tremont St., Boston/South End
10:00pm – 2:00am
$10.00 admission / 30+ proper dress
(no athletic wear, hoodies or boots – collared shirts accepted)
DJ spinning old school – 80’s, 90’s & today’s hottest music
Log-in now and receive 2 for 1 admission w/pass before 11:00pm
www.facebook.com/30plussaturdays
Saturday, May 19th 2012
30+: THE EXTRAORDINARY AFFAIR
Looking for the extraordinary? Step it up as we mix, mingle and party with New England’s most
progressive mature 30+ urban elite! Come see why this long running monthly 30+ is the premier
event. 30+ attracts a diverse group from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and
Connecticut who seek to socialize with like-minded professionals in eclectic, trendy and upscale
non-club environments.
@ The Revere Hotel at the Boston Common
Gallery Ballroom
200 Stuart St.- 6th floor, Boston
9:30pm – 2:00am
$30.00 advance / $35.00 at the door
Proper dress ONLY: upscale cocktail attire
Gentlemen: collared shirts, slacks, blazers/suits and shoes
Women: Diva Chic!!!
Dress code enforced – reserve the right to turn away
(ABSOLUTELY NO JEANS)
Featuring a live band at 10:00pm
Resident DJ Reggie Beas at 11:00pm
Paid parking at the hotel
For information on VIP, B-Day parties, tables & vendor tables
and discounted hotel for this event, call 617-270-5753
Tickets available at these locations:
– Mattapan’s Finest Barbers: 663 Warren St. (Grove Hall)
– Lawsons Beauty Supply: 1979 Columbus Ave. (Egleston Sq.)
– Silver Slipper Restaurant – 2387 Washington St. ( Dudley Sq.)
– Metro PCS: 1656 Blue Hill Ave. (Mattapan Sq.)
– Kung Fu Video & DVD: 356 Washington St. 2nd Fl
(above the Jewelry Exchange – Downtown Boston )
Tickets also available online at www.baystatecruisecompany.com
For more information call 617-888-8519
Or Facebook @ FamIVLife Entertainment or FamIVLifeBlogSpot.Com
COMEDY NIGHT
Every Sunday Night
Corey Manning presents
THE FUN ROOM COMEDY NIGHT
You Never Know What’s Gonna Happen or Who’s Gonna Come Through!
@ Biff’s Lounge
18 Washington St., Dorchester/Grove Hall
(downstairs from William E. Reed Auditorium/Prince Hall)
Winner of “BET’s Comedy Award” for Best Impersonations
Appearances on “The Jamie Foxx Show”, “The Bernie Mac Show”, “Comic View”,
“Def Comedy Jam”, “Diddy’s Bad Boys of Comedy”
and original host/VJ/“The Mayor” of BET’s “Rap City”
Hosted by The Dynamic Duo of Comedy Chris Tabb & Corey Manning
With comedians Wes Hazard and Badd Lad
Limited tickets only $15.00 in advance – more at the door
Tickets can be purchased at www.coreymanning.ticketleap.com/funroomcomedy
For more info contact 617-506-FUN1 or funroomcomedy@gmail.com
Friday, May 11th 2012
ARIES SPEARS
@ The Wilbur Theater
246 Tremont St., Boston
7:30pm showtime
Tickets available at Wilbur Box Office (noon – 6pm) or TicketMaster
Or by phone at 1-800-745-3000
For more information visit www.thewilbur.com
Friday, May 25th 2012
LAFF MOBB
Featuring Red Grant, Rudy Rush, Roz G. and Mark Viera
@ The Wilbur Theater
246 Tremont St., Boston
7:30pm showtime
Tickets available at Wilbur Box Office (noon – 6pm) or TicketMaster
Or by phone at 1-800-745-3000
For more information visit www.thewilbur.com
CULTURAL PERFORMANCES/MAJOR CONCERTS
Every Sunday Night
LIVE JAZZ AT THE POST
Jazz Music For Your Ears!
@ William E. Carter Post
American Legion Post #16
1531 Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Small donation is always appreciated
For more info call Gary at 617-905-4662
Wednesday, May 2nd 2012
SLAUGHTERHOUSE
Featuring Crooked-I, Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5’9″ and Joe Budden
@ The Wilbur Theater
246 Tremont St., Boston
8:30pm showtime
Tickets available at Wilbur Box Office (noon – 6pm) or TicketMaster
Or by phone at 1-800-745-3000
For more information visit www.thewilbur.com
Thursday, May 3rd 2012
“YOU’RE AN NDN???”: A MEDICINE SHOW w/MUSIC
“You’re An NDN???” is an interactive performance piece with music by Mwalim:
The tales and adventures of a Black Indian experience from the perspective of a
Black Indian who grew up in a Jewish neighborhood.
@ Dudley Branch Library
65 Warren St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.
5:45pm start
Mwalim will also have copies of his book “A Mixed Medicine Bag” as well as
copies of his CDs on hand
BOSTON TALENT SHOWCASE: SEASON 3 – VOL. #7
“Born To Do This”
@ Slade’s Bar & Grill
958 Tremont St., Boston/South End
8:00pm – 1:30pm / $10.00 all night – official after party until 1:30pm
No Tims, hoodies or athletic gear…sneakers OK
(bouncer has right to deny entry)
Offical after-party with DJ Dex until 1:30am
(playing today’s hottest in R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Top 40)
Hosted by Dee-Loopz & Kool-Key
* Boston Talent Showcase is every first Thursday of each month
Every Thursday Night (except the first of the month)
Slade’s New Musical Experience!!
Bands and entertainment from Berklee School of Music
@ Slade’s Bar & Grill
958 Tremont St., Boston/South End
8:00pm – 2:00am
No cover charge / no dress code!
Kitchen open for lunch & dinner
Hosted by Ms. Stefany
Music by various DJs
Thursday, May 10th 2012
BRANDED AUTHENTIC HIP-HOP SHOWCASE
@ Church of Boston
69 Kilmarnock St., Boston (Fenway area)
$10.00 cover / 21+ event
Doors at 8pm – showtime at 9:30pm SHARP!
21+ event / no dress code
Hosted by Mark Merren
With performances by:
Mecca Cashier, Antagonist, J The S, Pat G,
Iyadonna, Lisette Love, Lee Boy, City Slickers,
The Knowbodies, Steis, Koma and Lucky Dice
Music by DJ Drew (EZ St. Productions)
Free parking in rear of building
