“THANGZ-2-DO!!” (August 2014)
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Welcome to “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.
Please mention my name to the promoter of any of these events listed below if
and when you do attend one or more. Enjoy the list and have a blessed day!!
Peace,
VCR
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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
21+ w/ID required
Lizard Lounge Poetry Slam Team – August 3rd
VCR – August 17th
Febo – August 31st
For info visit www.poetryjam.org
Every Sunday Night
Personifyd Media presents
THE LISTENING PARTY OPEN MIC INDUSTRY MIXER
Share > Connect > Work
@ Lorenz Island Kuisine Restaurant
657 Washington St., Dorchester/Codman Sq.
6:00pm – 11:00pm (sign-up at 7:00pm) / $5.00 admission / 18+ event
Music provided by Jagga Jay
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday
LIQUID ELEMENT
All-Talent Open Mic w/Live Band
@ Tornado Restaurant
2 Florence St.,Malden
(next to Dunkin’ Donuts – across from MBTA Malden Center Station)
6:30pm – 10:00pm
$7.00 admission / all ages / free parking at MBTA lot
Hosted by Nomadik
Featuring the band Kilgoe Movement
For more info email [email protected]
Tuesday, August 5th 2014
TEEN OPEN MIC
Chill, Engage & Express Yourself!
@ Arts at the Amory
191 Highland Ave. -Suite1A,SomervilleMA
6:00pm – 8:00pm / Free to the public
Food & drinks available
(please arrive by 6:30pm to receive raffle tickets for monthly prize)
Hosted by Books of Hope, Groundwork Somerville & Teen Empowerment
Featuring today’s rising spoken word poets and musical artists
Also looking for youth who wants to be featured
* Teen Open Mic is every first Tuesday of the month
Saturday, August 9th 2014
“WORK TO DO” OPEN MIC
@ Gallery RF63
26 Palmer St.#204a, Roxbury
5:00pm – 8:00pm / $5.00 cover charge
Featuring Mawakana Onifade
Hosted by Reggie B.
For more info call Reggie at 617-784-4700
Monday, August 11th 2014
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM OUR YOUTH
Open mic gathering presented by “Work To Do”
@DudleyBranch Library
65 Dudley St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.
5:00pm – 7:45pm / free admission
Performance & teaching by A.M.B.
Class session includes: Hip-Hop Studies, Wu-Nuwaup, community updates & future events
Tuesday, August 12th 2014
ART & NOISE
Where Painters, Photographers and Poets Display Their Talents!
@ Savvor Restaurant & Lounge
180 Lincoln St.,Boston
9:30pm – 12:45pm (doors open at 8:00pm)
Followed by an after party until 2:00am
$10.00 cover all night
Hosted by JAM’N 95.5FM’s own DJ Pup Dawg
Music by DJ Midwid
For more info contact Relly Rell at 857-334-8875 or [email protected]
* Art & Noise is every second Tuesday
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Every Saturday afternoon
COMMUNITY TABLES
The Haley House is proud to present a pay-what-you-can-like meal to friends and families inDudley Squareand the surrounding areas. Through the generosity of local organizations, non-profits, farmers’ markets and community gardens, as well as with the hard work of dedicated volunteers, Haley House is able to offer a dinner that is as healthy, locally sourced and affordable as possible. Community Tables is more than just a meal – it is a place to meet neighbors, celebrate food and find common ground. Haley House believe that everyone has a place at the table and a story to tell.
@ Haley House Bakery & Café
12 Dade St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.
(offWashington St.- next to Urban Gardener & Tropical Foods)
Doors open at 5:00pm – Meal is served at 5:30pm
For more info call 617-236-8132 or email [email protected]
Friday, August 1st – Sunday, August 3rd 2014
THE 2014 PUERTO RICAN FESTIVAL OFMASSACHUSETTS
Youth Night Friday @CityHallPlaza
One City Hall Square, Boston/Government Ctr.
5:00pm – 10:30pm / Free to the public
With live performance by 73-EZ & Omicdo
International Night and PR Parade & Festival
Parade route starting @ Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston St.,Boston
Formation atBoylston St./ passing Copley Sq. & Charles St. South
Right on BoylstonSt., then left onTremont St.and right to City Hall Plaza
For more info visit www.mapuertoricanfestival.com
Saturday, August 2nd 2014
R.O.Y. (RECLAIMING OUR YOUTH)
Join R.O.Y. for our third annual kickball and more events celebrating health and wellness, fitness fun and good times under the sun.
@ Franklin Park/Playstead Fields
Pierpont Rd.,Boston
12:00pm – 6:00pm / Free to the public
Support local vendors, meet new people and bring the children too. We’ll have lots of activities for the entire family.
For more info contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Saturday, August 2nd 2014
THE 2ND ANNUAL BIG HEAD FESTIVAL
@ Museum of theNationalCenterof Afro-American Artists
300 Walnut Ave., Roxbury
2:00pm – 8:00pm / Free to the public
Enjoy storytelling, Kung-Fu, Tai Chi, laughter yoga demos, games we used to play, fashion show by BossLady, face-painting, art-making, spoken word, musical performances, entrepreneur workshop, African drumming, movies (“Happy To Be Nappy”), vendors and much more for all the family
For more info visit www.ncaaa.org
Thursday, August 7th 2014
Get On Down presents
HIP-HOP TRIVIA
Jeopardy-Style Questions
@ Good Life
28 Kingston St.,Boston
Sign-up at 8:00pm – trivia at 9:00pm
No cover / 21+ event / no dress code
Hosted by DJ On & On and Hilary Clare
Featuring physical challenge w/special guest judges TBA
Saturday, August 16th 2014
ARTS IN THE PARK 2014
Community, Culture & Lifestyle
@ Malcolm X Park
Dale St., Roxbury
1:00pm – 8:00pm / Free event
Featuring live art, live music, live entertainment and food trucks
Sunday, August 17th 2014
GARVEY LIVES
A Celebration of the 100 Year Anniversary of the UNIA (Universal Negro Improvement Association)
@CooperCenter
34 Linwood St., Roxbury
12:00pm – 9:00pm / Free event
Featuring guest speakers, live Reggae, films, spoken word artists, African dance & drums, vendors and more
Saturday, August 23rd 2014
BOSTONCARIBBEANCARNIVAL/PARADE
Begins fromMartin Luther King Blvd.to the front of Franklin Park Zoo
Roxbury/Dorchester
Parade starts at 1:00pm
(moves alongBlue Hill Ave.and culminates in front of the Zoo)
Featuring many differentCaribbeanand American cuisines, arts & crafts, music & video CDs and more!
Jouvert begins early around 6:00am
Participants wear costumes of their own design and it’s typically dark in terms of presentation and very humorous. Most arriving from out of town, several arriving a day or two before to check out the parties and boat cruise.
For more info visit www.bostoncarnival.org
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THEATRE
Friday, August 15th – Sunday, August 17th 2014
Stage Praise Productions presents
“MOVING DAY”
A play written & directed by Robyn Rease
“Moving Day” is an inspiring story of three women and how they overcome their individual trials, torubles and tribulations.
@ Hibernian Hall
184 Dudley St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.
(next to fire dept. & barber shop)
Fri., Aug. 15th at 8:00pm
Sat., Aug. 16th at 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sun., Aug. 17th at 4:00pm
$25.00 general admission – $15.00 seniors/students
For tickets and more info visit www.hibernianhall.org
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EDUCATIONAL/HEALTH
Every Sunday Morning
KaAbBa: BUILDING THE LIGHTED TEMPLE/TREE OF LIFE KEYS
Awakening Consciousness 1st Degree Educational Model
Advanced education for all in fields of service (counselors, educators, human service providers, practitioners and those who like to deepen their cultural competency)
Orientation for Fall program
@AcademyofKemeticEducation
53 Cedar St., Mattapan
10:30am
Presented by Dr. Nteri Nelson
(Academy co-founder/educator/clinician/metaphysician/African Studies professor – UMass Boston)
– Psychological, Stages of Consciousness, Character, Human Development
– History of Ancient Africa/Egypt/Kemet and the Diaspora
– Self-Knowledge, Healing, Health and Cultural Competency
– Learn Tree of Life, Afrikan Science of Mind, Body & Soul
– Anatomy of the Soul and its Journey
– Practice Afrikan Wisdom in Modern Daily Living
– Behavioral/Mental Health/Social Worker (2011 approved for 64 CEC’s)
– Summer Travel toAfrica
To register please visit www.rrrk.net or www.akew.org
Or call Dr. Nteri Nelson 617-296-7797
Pre-registration required: call 617-296-7797 or visit www.rrrk.net
Every Saturday morning (except for August 2)
Operation B-Fit presents
ORGANIZED CHAOS
Not Your Average Boot Camp!
Organized Chaos is a conditioning program that improves stamina, endurance and strength. Muscle and “cardio” confusion is the main focus of our program – continuous changes guarantee results.
@EnglishHigh SchoolTrack
144McBride St.,JamaicaPlain
(3500 block ofWashington St.)
Chaos begins at 7:00pm / $10.00 suggested donation
For more info contact [email protected] or call 857-264-1893 or visit www.operationbfit.com
Also visit www.facebook.com/operationbfit1 or instagram@operationbfit
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LECTURE
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COMEDY
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PARTIES/SOCIAL NETWORKING/DANCE
Friday, August 1st 2014
Upper Echelon Events (in partnership with NABJ – National Association of Black Journalists) presents
THE 9TH ANNUAL NABJ SPORTS TASK FORCE JAM
Come party with minority journalists form all over the country as they kick off their annual conference.
@ House of Blues
15 Lansdowne St.,Boston/Fenway
10:00pm – 2:00am
$30.00 general admission / $100.00 VIP
Distinguished co-hosts include:
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Jemele Hill, Michael Smith, Michael Wlibon, Stuart Scott, J.A. Adande & Bomani Jones, TV-One’s Roland Martin, WEEI’s Michael Holley, NECN’s Latoyia Edwards, CSNNE’s Sherrod Blakeley & Kyle Draper, Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn, Yahoo! Sports’ Marc J. Spears and The Sun Sentinel’s Gregory H. Lee
For more info contact [email protected]
Friday, August 8th 2014
VIP Entertainment presents
GLOW: DONS & DIVAS EDITION
Aboard the luxurious Odyssey
@BostonHarbor
60 Rowes Wharf,Boston
Boarding time at 8:00pm – boat leaves at 9:00pm ‘til 2:00am
$25.00 advanced tickets / more at the boat
Featuring music by MadSound, Krazy Energy, DJ Next Level and NYC Hot 97’s own DJ Dimention
(spinning Top 40, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Latin, Kizomba and Dancehall)
For advanced tix, B-Days and more info call 857-869-1213, 617-433-7084, 617-712-8525
Sunday, August 10th 2014
Twins & Friends presents
IT’S A DAY PARTY: THE FINALE
@ Slade’s Bar & Grill
958 Tremont St.,Boston/South End
3:00pm – 8:00pm
$10.00 before 4:00pm – $15.00 after
Music by DJ Ace (NYC)
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CULTURAL PERFORMANCES/MAJOR CONCERTS
Every Monday Night
MOTIVATE MONDAY
@ ChurchBoston
69 Kilmarnock St., Boston/Fenway
Doors open at 8:00pm – showtime at 9:00pm
$5.00 ladies – $10.00 gentlemen / 21+ with ID required
Hosted by Mark Merren
Free parking in rear
Friday, August 1st 2014
ONYX
@ Middle East Downstairs
472-480 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge/Central Sq.
8:00pm / $16:00 in advance – $20.00 day of show / 18+ event
Saturday, August 2nd 2014
Live Nation presents
KEYSHIA COLE – POINT OF NO RETURN TOUR
@ House of Blues
15 Lansdowne St.,Boston/Fenway
6:00pm
With special guest Adrian Marcel
For tickets & more info visit www.houseofblues.com/boston
Sunday, August 3rd 2014
JAZZ AT THE FORT
@ Highland Park
Fort Ave., Roxbury/Fort Hill neighborhood
5:00pm / free concert
Featuring The Jaleel Shaw Quartet
Rain location:RCCMediaArtsCenter(Mainstage Theater),1234 Columbus Ave., Roxbury
For more info call 617-747-6410
Sunday, August 3rd 2014
JURASSIC 5: WORD OF MOUTHREUNIONTOUR
@ House of Blues
15 Lansdowne St.,Boston/Fenway
7:00pm
With special guests Dilated Peoples and The Beat Junkies
For tickets & more info visit www.houseofblues.com/boston
Tuesdays, August 5th – August 19th 2014
ELMA LEWIS PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK
Elma Lewis Playhouse In The Park is a belovedFranklin Parkinstitution with concerts and performances throughout the summer. The current Playhouse emulates the original summer series brought to the community from 1966-1978 by the late Elma Lewis, renowned Roxbury arts leader. Located in the footprint of the Overlook Shelter ruins, the Playhouse brought national musicians to theFranklin Parkstage, including Duke Ellington who opened the season every fourth of July weekend until his death.
@ Franklin Park
Dorchester (nearPlaysteadParkand back entrance to the Zoo)
August 5th
– OrigiNation (11:00am)
– National Night Out DJ Dance Party
With DJ Brother Charles of TOUCH 106.1FM & DJ Nomadik (6:00pm)
August 12th
– Athene Wilson (6:00pm)
August 19th
– Children’s Festival (11:00am – 2:00pm)
All events are FREE and open to the public
For more info visit www.franklinparkcoalition.org
Thursday, August 7th 2014
Playmakers Entertainment & Stae Tru Original presents
BOSTONTALENT SHOWCASE:
@ Slade’s Bar & Grill
958 Tremont St.,Boston
Doors at 8:00pm – showtime at 9:15pm
$10.00 until 10:00pm / 21+ event
Relaxed dress code: no Tims, hoodies or athletic gear!
(sneakers OK – bouncer has right to deny entry)
Hosted by Loopz & Key
With performances by TBA
After party with DJ TBA
(playing today’s hottest in R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae and more)
* BTS is every first Thursday of each month
Thursday, August 7th 2014
Dreamstar Studios & Authentic Lifestyle presents
LADIES FIRST
All-Star Female Showcase
@ ChurchBoston
69 Kilmarnock St., Boston/Fenway
Doors at 8:00pm – showtime at 9:30pm
$10.00 cover / 21+ event / free parking in rear of venue
With performances by Dezi Leon, I-Rose, Kiki Banks, Supabad Hollywood, Chey Lanay, Ashante Nicole, Tania, Ms. Jack and more!
Hosted by Ms. Hotsauce (of 88.7FM)
Friday, August 8th 2014
Lion Entertainment & Boston Caribbean United presents
REGGAE IN THE PARK: ONE LOVE, ONE LIFE
A Summer Night Experience That You’re Guaranteed To Remember Forever
Starring Beres Hammond and Morgan Heritage
@ Franklin Park Zoo
One Franklin Park Rd.,Dorchester
(located at the intersection ofBlue Hill Ave.& Columbia Rd.)
Early show doors at 7:00pm – ends at midnight
21+ event (ID is a must) / no dress code / outdoor event – rain or shine
Also performances by The Harmony House Singers, Fiyah Binghi, Livalect Thahealer and more TBA
Music by Sound Int’l & Sound Vibration
With special guest DJ Inferno
Hosted by Big Bobby G.
Tickets available at these outlets:
– Irie’s Restaurant (617-929-3866)
– Taurus Records (617-298-2655)
– Rona Gee’s (617-905-5054)
– Diva4Eva Clothing (617-514-6827)
– Only One Restaurant (617-822-0444)
– Singh’s Restaurant (617-282-7977)
– Island Style Restaurant (617-288-8300)
Tickets also available at box office day of show or at Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com
Saturday, August 9th 2014
JOHN LEGEND
@ Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
290 Northern Ave.,Boston
7:30pm start
With special guest Marsha Ambrosius
For tickets and more info visit www.ticketmaster.com
Saturday, August 9th 2014
BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY
@ Middle East Downstairs
472-480 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge/Central Sq.
8:00pm / $25:00 in advance – $30.00 day of show / 18+ event
Wednesday, August 20th 2014
HIEROGLYPHICS (FEAT.DELTHE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN)
@ Paradise Rock Club
967 Commonwealth Ave.,Boston
7:00pm showtime / $20.00 tickets / 18+ event
For more info call 617-562-8800
Thursday, August 21st 2014
RYAN LESLIE w/SHEA ROSE
@BrightonMusic Hall
158 Brighton Ave., Allston MA
7:00pm showtime / $27.50 – $33.50
Open to all ages
Thursday, August 21st 2014
FUTURISTIC SOUL
@ Milky Way Lounge
284Amory St., JamaicaPlain
Doors open at 9:00pm / $10.00 admission / 21+ event
Hosted by April Stanford & Melissa Green
With special guest TBA
Featuring sounds by DJ Owt Law & Unique Sound
* Futuristic Soul is every third Thursday of the month
Friday, August 22nd – Sunday, August 24th 2014
5TH ANNUALSPRINGFIELDINDIE SOUL FESTIVAL
Indie Soul Music, Books & Art
@RiverfrontPark
WestColumbusAve. & MemorialBridge,SpringfieldMA
Fri., Aug. 22nd 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Main Stage: Cleveland Jones (2013 New Artist of the Year)
Featuring Bashiri Asad, Qwes Johnson and Priscilya Marie
Small Stage: Poetry Slam & Comedy Show / Noize: The Hip-Hop Showcase
Sat., Aug. 23rd 10:00am – 10:00pm
Afternoon on the Main Stage: Water Seed
Featuring Su Charles and Tasha Mabry
Evening on the Main Stage: Brand Nubian
Featuring Julie Dexter and Kafele Bandele
Small Stage: Motivational speakers / Hair Show
Natural Hair & Health Presentations
Author readings & book signings
And Future Soul: The Youth Talent Showcase
Sun., Aug. 24 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Afternoon on the Main Stage: Samar Newsome / Tim Dillinger
And a number of local choirs and performances
Small Stage: “The Listening Party” Open Mic & Networking Social Mixer
Saturday, August 23rd 2014
Jacquelyn Stokes presents
THE GOSPEL PEACE WAVE
Featuring a live performance by Tamela Mann
@ The Strand Theatre
543 Columbia Rd., Dorchester/Uphams Corner
Doors open at 5:00pm – program starts at 6:00pm
Tickets: $50.00 orchestra seats / $40.00 mezzanine seats / $30.00 lower balcony / $25.00 upper balcony
Guest artists include Tanisha Cooper, “The Oracle” Mark Green, Test-A-Mony, New Hope Glorious Liturgical Dancers, surprise special guests and more!
Hosted by Pastor Demetric Cooper w/co-host Brother Chris
Dinner catered by Haley House Bakery Café
Tickets available at these locations:
– Lawson Barber Shop:1979 Columbus Ave.(617-592-2582)
– Skippy White’s Records:1971 Columbus Ave.(617-524-4500)
– Andrew G’s Fashion:1332 Blue Hill Ave.(617-313-6391)
– United House of Prayer:206 Seaver St.(617-386-3061)
– Strand Theatre: 617-635-1403 or www.strandboston.com
For more info call 857-249-4053
Sunday, August 24th 2014
2014BOSTONURBAN MUSIC FESTIVAL
Featuring Talib Kweli
@BostonCityHallPlaza
OneCityHallPlazaSq.,Boston
2:00pm – 9:00pm / Free to the public / all ages
With performances by Clinton Sparks, Shea Rose, Dutch Rebelle, Latrell James, The Floorlords, Mr. Fritz and more!
For more info visit http://bostonurbanmusicfestival.org/
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