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		1 NYC: ELLE VARNER at SOBs NYC: ELLE VARNER at SOBs NYC: ELLE VARNER at SOBs NYC: ELLE VARNER at SOBs NYC: ELLE VARNER at SOBs NYC: ELLE VARNER at SOBs 04/30/2012 7:00 pm – 05/01/2012 2:00 am MBK Entertainment and Noizy Cricket!! Presents Soul Sessions featuring Elle Varner plus special guests DOORS @ 7PM \| SHOW @ 8PM BUY TICKETS HERE NYC: PJ MORTON, DAWN RICHARD & AARON CAMPER at Hightline Ballroom NYC: PJ MORTON, DAWN RICHARD & AARON CAMPER at Hightline Ballroom 05/01/2012 6:00 pm – 05/02/2012 12:00 am PJ Morton is living his dream of music without constraints. As a keyboardist and vocalist for Maroon 5, one of the most musically relevant bands of the 21st century, he has… DC: Marilyn Manson @ The Fillmore DC: Marilyn Manson @ The Fillmore 05/01/2012 8:00 pm – 05/02/2012 12:00 am NYC: MYSTIKAL at SOBs NYC: MYSTIKAL at SOBs 05/01/2012 9:30 pm – 05/02/2012 2:00 am BUY TICKETS HERE	2 NYC: MYSTIKAL at SOBs NYC: MYSTIKAL at SOBs NYC: MYSTIKAL at SOBs 05/01/2012 9:30 pm – 05/02/2012 2:00 am BUY TICKETS HERE	3	4 NYC: MYSTIKAL at SOBs NYC: MYSTIKAL at SOBs NYC: MARK de CLIVE-LOWE W/ RICH MEDINA at Drom NYC: MARK de CLIVE-LOWE W/ RICH MEDINA at Drom 05/04/2012 10:00 pm – 05/05/2012 4:00 am BUY TICKETS HERE NYC: Bad Bad Not Good at Brooklyn Bowl NYC: Bad Bad Not Good at Brooklyn Bowl 05/04/2012 11:55 pm – 05/05/2012 2:00 am BUY TICKETS	5 NYC: Bad Bad Not Good at Brooklyn Bowl NYC: Bad Bad Not Good at Brooklyn Bowl NYC: Bad Bad Not Good at Brooklyn Bowl NYC: MARK de CLIVE-LOWE W/ RICH MEDINA at Drom NYC: MARK de CLIVE-LOWE W/ RICH MEDINA at Drom 05/04/2012 10:00 pm – 05/05/2012 4:00 am BUY TICKETS HERE NYC: Bad Bad Not Good at Brooklyn Bowl NYC: Bad Bad Not Good at Brooklyn Bowl 05/04/2012 11:55 pm – 05/05/2012 2:00 am BUY TICKETS DC: The Cornel West Theory DC: The Cornel West Theory 05/05/2012 9:00 pm – 05/06/2012 1:00 am the Cornel West theory is a Washington, D.C.-based ensemble, proudly born from the hip-hop aesthetic, but not bound by limitations of any genre. It’s an eclectic amalgam of spoken word,…
6 DC: The Cornel West Theory DC: The Cornel West Theory DC: The Cornel West Theory 05/05/2012 9:00 pm – 05/06/2012 1:00 am the Cornel West theory is a Washington, D.C.-based ensemble, proudly born from the hip-hop aesthetic, but not bound by limitations of any genre. It’s an eclectic amalgam of spoken word,…	7	8	9 DC: The Cornel West Theory DC: The Cornel West Theory PHL: Reebok Classics presents EVE PHL: Reebok Classics presents EVE 05/09/2012 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Reebok Classics Presents Hip Hop Legend Eve in Philly 5/9 Join Reebok Classics and Hip Hop Legend Eve for the first in a series of Classic Concerts. Joined by Dj Mike Nyce May… NYC: Colin Munroe Listening Event at Community 54 – POSTPONNED NYC: Colin Munroe Listening Event at Community 54 – POSTPONNED 05/09/2012 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm POSTPONNED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE	10	11 NYC: Colin Munroe Listening Event at Community 54 – POSTPONNED NYC: Hip-Hop Karaoke (Beastie Boys Tribute) NYC: Hip-Hop Karaoke (Beastie Boys Tribute) 05/11/2012 10:30 pm – 05/12/2012 2:00 am We don’t have to tell you how much Friday, May 4 sucked for hip hop, music and the world in general. But you can help celebrate MCA’s legacy this Friday at…	12 NYC: Hip-Hop Karaoke (Beastie Boys Tribute) NYC: Hip-Hop Karaoke (Beastie Boys Tribute) NYC: Hip-Hop Karaoke (Beastie Boys Tribute) NYC: Hip-Hop Karaoke (Beastie Boys Tribute) NYC: Hip-Hop Karaoke (Beastie Boys Tribute) 05/11/2012 10:30 pm – 05/12/2012 2:00 am We don’t have to tell you how much Friday, May 4 sucked for hip hop, music and the world in general. But you can help celebrate MCA’s legacy this Friday at… LA: Iggy Azalea at Roxy Theatre LA: Iggy Azalea at Roxy Theatre 05/12/2012 8:00 pm – 05/13/2012 2:00 am Australian rapper & songwriter Iggy Azalea makes her way to The Roxy for this very special show! She’s one of the biggest female rappers out there right now and has… LA: James Brown Gotta Funky Sole Dance Party featuring DJ Rich Medina LA: James Brown Gotta Funky Sole Dance Party featuring DJ Rich Medina 05/12/2012 10:00 pm – 05/13/2012 2:00 am
13 LA: James Brown Gotta Funky Sole Dance Party featuring DJ Rich Medina LA: James Brown Gotta Funky Sole Dance Party featuring DJ Rich Medina LA: Iggy Azalea at Roxy Theatre LA: Iggy Azalea at Roxy Theatre 05/12/2012 8:00 pm – 05/13/2012 2:00 am Australian rapper & songwriter Iggy Azalea makes her way to The Roxy for this very special show! She’s one of the biggest female rappers out there right now and has… LA: James Brown Gotta Funky Sole Dance Party featuring DJ Rich Medina LA: James Brown Gotta Funky Sole Dance Party featuring DJ Rich Medina 05/12/2012 10:00 pm – 05/13/2012 2:00 am	14 LA: James Brown Gotta Funky Sole Dance Party featuring DJ Rich Medina NYC: Internet Week Opening Party with Blaqstarr, Rye Rye, and Mr. Muthafuckin’ Exquire NYC: Internet Week Opening Party with Blaqstarr, Rye Rye, and Mr. Muthafuckin’ Exquire 05/14/2012 10:00 pm – 05/15/2012 2:00 am RSVP HERE	15 NYC: Internet Week Opening Party with Blaqstarr, Rye Rye, and Mr. Muthafuckin’ Exquire NYC: Internet Week Opening Party with Blaqstarr, Rye Rye, and Mr. Muthafuckin’ Exquire NYC: Internet Week Opening Party with Blaqstarr, Rye Rye, and Mr. Muthafuckin’ Exquire NYC: Internet Week Opening Party with Blaqstarr, Rye Rye, and Mr. Muthafuckin’ Exquire NYC: Internet Week Opening Party with Blaqstarr, Rye Rye, and Mr. Muthafuckin’ Exquire 05/14/2012 10:00 pm – 05/15/2012 2:00 am RSVP HERE DC: YO GOTTI at U STREET MUSIC HALL DC: YO GOTTI at U STREET MUSIC HALL 05/15/2012 7:00 pm – 05/16/2012 2:00 am BUY TICKETS HERE FOR MORE INFO: U STREET MUSIC HALL SoundCtrl and FUSE present: The 3rd Annual FlashFWD SoundCtrl and FUSE present: The 3rd Annual FlashFWD 05/15/2012 7:00 pm – 05/16/2012 12:00 am RSVP	16 SoundCtrl and FUSE present: The 3rd Annual FlashFWD DC: YO GOTTI at U STREET MUSIC HALL DC: YO GOTTI at U STREET MUSIC HALL 05/15/2012 7:00 pm – 05/16/2012 2:00 am BUY TICKETS HERE FOR MORE INFO: U STREET MUSIC HALL	17 DC: YO GOTTI at U STREET MUSIC HALL NYC: IGGY AZALEA at SOBs NYC: IGGY AZALEA at SOBs 05/17/2012 9:45 pm – 05/18/2012 2:00 am BUY TICKETS HERE	18 NYC: IGGY AZALEA at SOBs NYC: IGGY AZALEA at SOBs NYC: IGGY AZALEA at SOBs 05/17/2012 9:45 pm – 05/18/2012 2:00 am BUY TICKETS HERE	19 NYC: IGGY AZALEA at SOBs NYC: IGGY AZALEA at SOBs NYC: IGGY AZALEA at SOBs NYC: The Brooklyn Flea Record Fair NYC: The Brooklyn Flea Record Fair 05/19/2012 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Join us for the Brooklyn Flea Record Fair (formerly called the Superstar DJ Record Fair) on Saturday, May 19th at Smorgasburg. According to Brooklyn Flea you can expect: “…a manageable melange of 25 or… DC: Bilal \| Produced in association with Jill Newman Productions DC: Bilal \| Produced in association with Jill Newman Productions 05/19/2012 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm With a favorable response to his album, Bilal was swept up in what the media referred to a “Neo Soul” movement. Bilal didn’t feel the term fit. “I was trying… NYC: More Than Enough (Funk & Soul Party) NYC: More Than Enough (Funk & Soul Party) 05/19/2012 10:00 pm – 05/20/2012 4:00 am
20 NYC: More Than Enough (Funk & Soul Party) NYC: More Than Enough (Funk & Soul Party) NYC: More Than Enough (Funk & Soul Party) NYC: More Than Enough (Funk & Soul Party) 05/19/2012 10:00 pm – 05/20/2012 4:00 am DC: Renaissance in the Belly of a Killer Whale DC: Renaissance in the Belly of a Killer Whale 05/20/2012 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Harlem KW Project, LLC Presents: Renaissance in the Belly of a Killer Whale Renaissance in the Belly of a Killer Whale uniquely tells the story of three young women’s love affair with…	21 DC: Renaissance in the Belly of a Killer Whale NYC: Rich Medina at Le Bain NYC: Rich Medina at Le Bain 05/21/2012 8:00 pm – 05/22/2012 2:00 am In May, Giant Step’s monthly Monday night at Le Bain returns to the 18th floor of the Standard Hotel. March was marked by Dennis Ferrer’s impressive set while April saw legendary Danny Krivitspinning for a…	22 NYC: Rich Medina at Le Bain NYC: Rich Medina at Le Bain NYC: Rich Medina at Le Bain NYC: Rich Medina at Le Bain 05/21/2012 8:00 pm – 05/22/2012 2:00 am In May, Giant Step’s monthly Monday night at Le Bain returns to the 18th floor of the Standard Hotel. March was marked by Dennis Ferrer’s impressive set while April saw legendary Danny Krivitspinning for a… NYC: AFRIKA21 & the PiPs in Tunes & Table Tennis #africanstyle NYC: AFRIKA21 & the PiPs in Tunes & Table Tennis #africanstyle 05/22/2012 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Come to hear some of the hottest artists from The Continent. STAY to PLAY table tennis. Hang out with Ngozi & Frei, along with their special guest Bez for their weekly radio show AFRIKA21 *** Special Acoustic Set by Bez…	23 NYC: AFRIKA21 & the PiPs in Tunes & Table Tennis #africanstyle NYC: LYRICIST LOUNGE 20th Anniversary Party w/ a special performance by host Black Thought (The Roots) feat. J. Period, Just Blaze & Rich Medina NYC: LYRICIST LOUNGE 20th Anniversary Party w/ a special performance by host Black Thought (The Roots) feat. J. Period, Just Blaze & Rich Medina 05/23/2012 10:00 pm – 05/24/2012 4:00 am Danny Castro, Anthony Marshall & family cordially invite you to LYRICIST LOUNGE 20 YEAR REUNION PARTY Hosted & Special Performance by BLACK THOUGHT (The Roots) Exclusive Allstar Open Mic with beats by JUST…	24 NYC: LYRICIST LOUNGE 20th Anniversary Party w/ a special performance by host Black Thought (The Roots) feat. J. Period, Just Blaze & Rich Medina NYC: LYRICIST LOUNGE 20th Anniversary Party w/ a special performance by host Black Thought (The Roots) feat. J. Period, Just Blaze & Rich Medina NYC: LYRICIST LOUNGE 20th Anniversary Party w/ a special performance by host Black Thought (The Roots) feat. J. Period, Just Blaze & Rich Medina NYC: LYRICIST LOUNGE 20th Anniversary Party w/ a special performance by host Black Thought (The Roots) feat. J. Period, Just Blaze & Rich Medina 05/23/2012 10:00 pm – 05/24/2012 4:00 am Danny Castro, Anthony Marshall & family cordially invite you to LYRICIST LOUNGE 20 YEAR REUNION PARTY Hosted & Special Performance by BLACK THOUGHT (The Roots) Exclusive Allstar Open Mic with beats by JUST… NYC: JEAN GRAE at DROM NYC: JEAN GRAE at DROM 05/24/2012 9:00 pm – 05/25/2012 2:00 am Coming off her incredible trip “home” to South Africa for the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Jean Grae will be doing her first full set in over a year and she…	25 NYC: JEAN GRAE at DROM NYC: JEAN GRAE at DROM NYC: JEAN GRAE at DROM NYC: JEAN GRAE at DROM NYC: JEAN GRAE at DROM 05/24/2012 9:00 pm – 05/25/2012 2:00 am Coming off her incredible trip “home” to South Africa for the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Jean Grae will be doing her first full set in over a year and she… DC: Amel Larrieux \| Produced in association with Jill Newman Productions DC: Amel Larrieux \| Produced in association with Jill Newman Productions 05/25/2012 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm Purchase Tickets HERE Doors at 6pm \| Showtime at 8pm General Admission Standing — All Ages Limited Seats Available — First Come, First Seated Full Dinner Menu Available Parking Tickets Available on Ticketmaster.com For More Info:… LA: Stalley and Chip Da Ripper at El Rey Theatre LA: Stalley and Chip Da Ripper at El Rey Theatre 05/25/2012 7:00 pm Abstract Evolution presents Stalley & Chip Tha Ripper with Thurz, Sahtyre and Cesar Luciano. In 2008, Stalley made his mixtape debut, Goin Ape, with fellow Ohio-native Terry Urban; 2009 followed with the release…	26
27 LA: Stalley and Chip Da Ripper at El Rey Theatre LA: Stalley and Chip Da Ripper at El Rey Theatre LA: 26th Annual JazzReggae Festival @ UCLA LA: 26th Annual JazzReggae Festival @ UCLA 05/27/2012 – 05/28/2012 BUY JAM DAY (SUNDAY) TICKETS HERE \| REGGAE DAY (MONDAY) TICKETS HERE \| 2-DAY PASSES HERE FOR MORE INFO: JAZZREGGAE FEST NYC: The Do Over Hosted By Hancock, Strong & Blacc + Mystery DJs NYC: The Do Over Hosted By Hancock, Strong & Blacc + Mystery DJs 05/27/2012 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm Previous mystery guest DJs at Do Over have included: Prince Paul, ?uestlove, DJ Jazzy Jeff, A-Trak, Spinderella, Craze, Rich Medina, Diplo, Dam Funk, King Britt, Flying Lotus, Gaslamp Killer, Scratch,…	28 NYC: The Do Over Hosted By Hancock, Strong & Blacc + Mystery DJs LA: 26th Annual JazzReggae Festival @ UCLA LA: 26th Annual JazzReggae Festival @ UCLA 05/27/2012 – 05/28/2012 BUY JAM DAY (SUNDAY) TICKETS HERE \| REGGAE DAY (MONDAY) TICKETS HERE \| 2-DAY PASSES HERE FOR MORE INFO: JAZZREGGAE FEST	29	30	31 LA: 26th Annual JazzReggae Festival @ UCLA NYC: Masta Ace at Public Assembly NYC: Masta Ace at Public Assembly 05/31/2012 8:00 pm – 06/01/2012 2:00 am Doors 8PM \| Show 9PM FOR MORE INFO: PUBLIC ASSEMBLY