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In God We Trust NYC: Deals and Bubbly (Pictured)
butter London: Royally brilliant color, inspired by London Fashion Week
River Island: Check out Rihanna for River Island
NASTY GAL: Out of the Blue
PIXIE MARKET: Mod for You
Ain’t nothing like a west coast party.
Go back to Cali tonight at the Dre Day celebration. Today is Dr. Dre’s birthday and the 20th year anniversary of Dre’s The Chronic and what better way to celebrate than partying? Listen to some of Cali’s finest while enjoying a free Bulldog gin (and juice) open bar.
The party and open bar starts at 9:00PM.
Who: A Dr. Dre B-Day celebration
What: Party on the east coast like you’re in Cali
Where: 285 Kent Brooklyn, NY
When: Tonight, February 18, 2013
Admission: $8 – $15, advance tickets are available here
Poet, actor, and musician Saul William performs at BAMcafé Live tomorrow (2/16) following the premiere screening of his film, Aujourd’hui (Tey).
Named one of Film Comment’s Best Unreleased Films of 2012, Aujourd’hui (Tey) follows Satché’s (Saul Williams) last day of life. Though Satché’ is strong and in good health, he accepts his imminent death as he walks through the streets of Senegal, taking in the sites of his past as if he were looking at them for the last time: his parents’ house, his first love, the friends of his youth, and his wife and children.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Alain Gomis and actors Saul Williams and Anisia Uzeyman, and then the live performance by Saul Williams in BAMcafé.
Deets on the screening can be found here.
The live performance is free, starts at 9:30PM and is located at the BAMcafé- Peter Jay Sharp Building- 30 Lafayette Ave Brooklyn, NY 11243.
Tonight head to Brooklyn Bowl for a very special Valentine’s Day bowl train with Questlove. Quest’s vinyl collection contains more than 50,000 records giving him the ability to make even the biggest wallflower bust a move.
Deets:
When: Today, February 14, 2013 -Doors: 10:30 pm / Show: 11:00 pm
Where: Brooklyn Bowl- 61 Wythe Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11211
Admission: $8.00
This Thursday there’s a very special edition of Bowl Train featuring Biz Markie on the 1s and 2s and honestly ain’t no party like a Biz Markie party. He is a great DJ who plays the real classics, this party is the best way to warm up in this cold weather.
Who: A Very Special Edition of Bowl Train featuring Biz Markie (DJ Set)
What: A dance party in Brooklyn
Where: Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11211
When: Thursday, January 24, 2013 Doors: 10:30 pm / Show: 11:00 pm
Admission:$5.00 – $8.00
Link: http://www.brooklynbowl.com/event/154115-biz-markie-dj-set-brooklyn/
Sexy, soulful and hip is the vibe when Ali Shaheed Muhammad is on the 1s and 2s! This isn’t a party for wallflowers, you must move at this party so tonight, put on your dancing shoes!
Who: Ali Shaheed Muhammad presents That’s My iSH
What: A BK dance party
When: Tonight, Thursday January 17, 2013 10:00PM – 2:00AM
Where: Paper Box, 17 Meadow St Brooklyn, NY 11206
Admission: 21+ Cover: $5 before 11PM – $8 after
This holiday party seems like ratchet fun! The line-up is cool and it’s free!
Who: 10 Deep Holiday Party ft. Cam’ron, Joey Bada$$, Underachievers, Nick Catchdubs (DJ)
What: A free concert with a mighty fine line-up
When: Thursday, December 6, 2012- 10:00PM — 4:00AM
Where: ELEMENT 225 E. Houston Street
Admission: Free entry with RSVP, rsvp@10deep.com
The Couch Session presents Life In Technicolor, a first of it’s kind food and music event curated by rapper and soul crooner Spree Wilson. This small, intimate event will combine a live performance from Mr. Wilson (a hot new artist-think B.O.B, who can sing and play his own instruments and has worked with No I.D. and Q-Tip) with a Southern-inspired tasting menu curated by the Nashville, Tennessee born recording artist.
Event attendees will get a first glimpse at Wilson’s new EP, Life In Technicolor, debuting in Winter 2013.
One ticket provides:
3 Piece Southern Inspired Tasting Menu
- Down Home Mac And Cheese (with or without bacon)
- Savannah Cod Sliders – Crispy cod, fried up and offered on a slider bun
- Tennessee Fried Okra – Just like momma used to make!
- 1 Beer, Wine, Or Soda of your choice
Who: Spree Wilson created a dope event that mashes good food and good music
What: A listening party that comes with a 3 course-meal curated by Spree Wilson
When: Tonight, December 4, 2012, 7:00PM-10:00PM
Where: La Caye- 35 Lafayette Ave Brooklyn, NY 11217
Why: Because fly girls love to eat good and enjoy new music from a hot new artist!
Admission: $15, http://lifeintechnicolor.eventbrite.com/#
I know you still have your college ID laying around, if so then hurry and RSVP for tonight’s CollegeFashionista X Rebecca Minkoff Holiday Pop-Up Shop event. CollegeFashionista has partnered up with Rebecca Minkoff for a night of shopping, fashion and more!
Enjoy refreshments and light bites while you shop Rebecca’s amazing handbags, jewelry, accessories and clothes. Rebecca and founder of CollegeFashionista, Amy Levin will also be dispensing some holiday style tips for you to use throughout the season. Even better? Enjoy an exclusive 25 percent off discount during the event!
The Deets:
When: Tonight! November 29th
Time: 6:30PM-8:30PM
6:30-7:00PM holiday style tips from Rebecca Minkoff and Amy Levin
Where: 33 West 17th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10011
RSVP: events@collegefashionista.com
*Must be a college student to attend
I hope the hoarders went to the Rebecca Minkoff sample sale earlier in the week, leaving the sane people a chance to grab a discounted MAC Daddy bag. To celebrate another successful sample sale, designer Rebecca Minkoff will host a Girls’ Night Out tonight at the sample sale location, 260 Fifth Avenue. Ms. Minkoff herself will be on-site from 5:30PM to 6:00PM and you can also enjoy champagne, wine and sweet treats while you shop.
Who: Girls’ Night Out at the Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale
What: Champagne, wine, sweet treats and a chance to meet Rebecca
When: Today, November 15th from 5:00PM to 8:00PM
Where: 260 5th Avenue between 28th and 29th Streets
