Calling All Hiphop Heads!!!

[bigirl]

Here is this weeks newsletter from http://www.myspace.com/toolsofwar
They really compile the best collection of trueschool real hiphop events I have ever seen. I will continue to post this plus whatever other events I am informed about in this thread. You can also go to the link and sign up for the newsletter in your email. Enjoy. Bless up.

Friday, April 20

APRIL 20 & 21: 2 MAN PLATOON FINALS (SAN FRANCISCO)
Friday, April 20 from 4pm- ? $10 cover. Saturday cover: $15. 3 on 3 bboy/girl battle for $1000. 2 man platoon 2 on 2 finalist battles for $1000. 2 man platoon 1 on 1 footwork battles for $500. Exhibition battle between Spee-D (Unique Styles) vs Kareem (Rock Force). Cyphers all night. DJ Delrokz and Franco de Leon. No video cameras! 2050 Bryant St. San Francisco CA. More info at myspace.com/suburbancommandoz. Info courtesy of Paulskeee (Mighty4.com)

ROB SWIFT (MILAN)
Nuva Accademia Di Bella Arti Via Darwin Milan, Italy.http://DJRobSwift.com & myspace.com/djrobswift

TRUE SKOOL SESSIONS (SAN FRANCISCO)
True Skool Sessions: Radio Active w/ live band, DJ Kevvy Kev, Justin Time & Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist.Poleng Lounge 1751 Fulton St. (@ Masonic) San Francisco. Info courtesy of Ren
true-skool.org. (visit this site for tons of SF listings).

A-TRAK & STEED LORD (BROOKLYN)
10pm-? Feat. Steed Lord (Iceland) and A-Trak (World DJ Champ & Kanye West's DJ). Guest hosts plus resident DJs:The Bangers & Eamon Harkin. 21+ Studio B 259 Banker St (Between Meserole & Calyer) Greenpoint Brooklyn. L to Bedford. ClubStudioB.com. Oxycottontail.com.

CAPICU OPEN MIC & POETRY SHOWCASE (BROOKLYN)
8 pm - ? Celebrating the life and struggles of Don Pedro Albizu Campos. Host: PapoSwiggity & The Urban Jibaro. $5 suggested. Area 51 at 291 Hooper St. (off corner of Broadway) Williamsburg Brooklyn. J, M or Z to Hewes. G to Broadway. More info: 718.371.0671 at myspace.com/CapicuPoetry. Info courtesy of http://virtualboricua.org.

DJ NUMARK (TORONTO)
Voque Bar 1032 Queen St. West Toronto, Canada
Cost: $10 before 11pm . $15 after. 19+ event
Info courtesy of Jesse Ohtake (TheCyberKrib.com).

SOUL SLAM IX: DJ SPINNA (NYC)
10pm-4am. Theme: Prince vs. Michael Jackson. Pepper's Lounge 95 Leonard St. bet., Church & Broadway Manhattan. 4 Blocks Below Canal St. $15 cover. 21+. A, C, E, N, R or 6 Trains To Canal. More info: www.keistar.com. Info courtesy of Animated Allen via the MrWiggles.biz message board.

Saturday, April 21

BROOKLYN HI-DEF HIP HOP FESTIVAL
5pm -2am. Show from 5 pm-10 pm Feat. The ReadNex Poetry Squad, Patty Dukes w/ Rephstar, Chosen, Hasan Salaam, HiCOUP, TOOFLY and more. Plus a film by Flux Rostrum. Afterparty from 10pm-2am. $20 cover. Brooklyn Lyceum 227 4th Ave. Brooklyn NY 11215. Info courtesy of myspace.com/readnex.

ARTIST FREEDOM FORUM (HARLEM)
12pm-3pm. All ages. Free! Featuring Jeru the Damaja, Steele (Smif-N-Wessun), Reggie Reg (Crash Crew), and more. Forum/discussion of artist rights, artist freedom. Learn the case for artist unions and collective bargaining power in the music industry. Black Star Line Music and Video, 352 Lenox Ave. & 128th in Harlem. 2 or 5 trains to 125th St. More info: http://kickgame.com Info courtesy of Terry (IAU - G.A.ME).

MUST BI TOLD JAM VOL. 2 (BIELEFELD, GERMANY)
Zombi Squad ( Zulu Holland), DJ Crazy Cuts (NYC) and many German emcees. JZ Stricker, Gaswerkstrasse 39, Bielefeld Germany. Entrance: Euro 8. Start: 21:00 hrs. mustbitold.de.
Info courtesy of TimSki, UZN Chapter Holland.

CHAIRMAN MAO + KON AND AMIR (NYC)
10pm. $10 cover. APT 419 W. 13th St. (between 9th & Washington) NYC 10014. 212.414.4245. A, C or E to 14th.
aptwebsite.com. Info courtesy of Justin Carter (APT)

DJS TONY TOUCH, IXL, COMPLEX & MORE! (BROOKLYN)
10 pm. METHODS NYC Spring Release Party 2007. Hosted By Uncle Ralph McDaniels Mixing Videos Live on 2 Screens and Recording the event for an upcoming expisode of Video Music Box. 2 rooms. Tony Touch, IXL, Synapse, Complex and many emcees. Studio B 259 Banker St. (Bet. Meserole & Calyer) Greenpoint Brooklyn. Greenpoint Brooklyn. L to Bedford. ClubStudioB.com. 21+. Flyer! Info courtesy of DJ Synapse.

NATIONAL POETRY MONTH CELEBRATION (NYC)
7:30pm - 11pm. The Julia De Burgos*George Woodbey*Rev. Pedro Pietri People's Cafe Present Our National Poetry Month Celebration @ The AJ Muste Memorial Institute 339 Lafayette Street (top floor/buzzer 11) Manhattan. Featuring Tasleem Jamila Firdausee (Chicago) & Bro. Aminifu (People's Organization for Progress). $5 includes food & raffle. 347.534.5715. Info courtesy of http://virtualboricua.org

ENTER THE DANCEHALL (SAN FRANCISCO)
9pm-3am. Strictly Dancehall and Reggae. DJS: Dash Eye, I-Vier, Uni-T, Stepwize, Jenicyde, DJ Zita, Green B and live from Jamaica: Prezident Brown w/ full band. Special guest DJs Massive Sound International featuring Robert Rankin and Spliff Skankin. Price: $5 before 10:30pm. Club Six, 60 6th St. (btwn. Market & Mission), SF. Info courtesy of Ren (true-skool.org).

APRIL 20-22: KUUMBA LYNX PERFORMS WORD! (CHICAGO)
All Ages. Hip Hop theatre. The 2007 Kuumba Lynx Performance Ensemble of WORD! chisels a unified voice for the silenced and often misrepresented worlds of Chi-Town youth. Word! explores and challenges the influence of contemporary media as it relates to cultural practices and stereotypes. All Ages. Fri.:4.20: 10am,12pm & 6pm. Sat.: 4.21: 12pm & 2pm. Sun.: 4.22: 1pm.
$12 or pay what you can on Sunday. Truman College 1145 W.
WIlson (at Broadway) Chicago IL 60640. 773-550-3849.
Info courtesy of Kuumba Lynx: kuumbalynx.org.

Sunday, April 22

MR. WIGGLES POPPING & FREESTYLE CONTESTS (LAS VEGAS) 10 pm - dawn. Mr. Freeze presents Slide! Contests begin at 11 pm. Cash prizes!!Come to Slide at Tabu for the hottest spot in Vegas every Sunday night! MGM Grand 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South in Las Vegas NV. Info courtesy of Mr. Freeze: MrFreezeRSC.net.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION IN CENTRAL PARK (NYC)
12pm-4pm. Dj Cosmo Baker & DJ Moma and more! The celebration will include planting and mulching projects for families, earth-friendly demonstrations, tours, hands-on activities, and storytelling in the newly landscaped Children's Glade - a fabulous "clearing in the forest" envisioned specifically as a new venue for family programs. The day will also feature a very special live performance and other family entertainment. The Great Hill, Central Park - enter from the 103rd St. at Central Park West. Info courtesy of http://virtualboricua.org and Cosmo Baker (cosmobaker.com).

KRS ONE, DJ ICY ICE & MORE! (LONG BEACH CA)
7 pm. A Hip Hop dance show promoting family violence prevention. Also feat. Future Shock, Rhetorical Dance Company, Kid Rainen, Culture Shock, John West, Jabbawockeez, Team Boogiezone-Breed and Kevin Brewer. Long Beach Performing Arts Center, Terrace Theater 300 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach CA 90802. 562.436.3636. $20 in advance. $25 at the door. www.ShockLA.com or ticketmaster.com. (Proceeds benefit Project Peacemakers Inc. of LA). Info courtesy of MrWiggles.biz.

END OF THE WEAK MC CHALLENGE (NYC)
9 pm. The Pyramid 101 Ave. A (betw. 6th & 7th) NY NY 10009. Hosts: Prolific, Big Zoo & Vice Verses. Info courtesy of Big Zoo & Prolific. endoftheweak.com.

Monday, April 23

ROCKIN ROB, JAZZY JAY & GRANDMASTER CAZ (NYC)
10pm-? $10. APT 419 W. 13th St. (betw. 9th & Washington) NYC 10014. 212.414.4245. A, C or E to 14th St. aptwebsite.com. Info courtesy of Justin Carter (APT). Line-up curated by Tools of War!

FABEL'S POPPING/LOCKING CLASS NYC
8pm-9:15pm at Steps on Broadway 2121
Broadway 3rd Fl. at W. 74th St in Manhattan.
$14.50 per class. Take the 1,2 or 3 to 72nd.
StepsNYC.com or 212 874-2410. Beginners welcome. *Fabel is also available for one on one classes. Simply write to ToolsofWar@gmail.com.

JUSTIN BUA (NYC)
7 pm. Virgin Megastore 52 East 14th St. NY N 10003. VirginMegaMagazine.com or 212.598.4666.
Info courtesy of Justin Bua.

APRIL 23-30: MASSIVE MONKEES ANNIV. (SEATTLE)
massivemonkees.com & FreestyleSession.com

Photo of Fabel at the 2005 Vh1 Honors by Joe Conzo.

Tuesday, April 24

OPEN MIC @ CARLITOS PROJECT! (EL BARRIO)
8pm-12am. FREE! Sign up @ 8 pm. Carlitos Cafe 1701 Lexington Ave. (bet. E.106 & E.107) NYC. 6 to 103rd. CarlitosNY.com. Info courtesy of ArtForChange.org.

EXCLUSIVE B-DAY BASH FOR DJ KOOL HERC (BROOKLYN)
8pm-2am. $5 cover. DJ Evil Dee & DJ Vic Black. Special guests. Free Food. Sputnik 262 Taafe Place betw. Dekalb and Willoughby Ave. Brooklyn NY 11205. barsputnik.com.
Presented by DJ Premier, Black Jewel Enterprises and Sean Williams of MTV. Info courtesy of Sean Williams.

APRIL 13-29: IN DARFUR, A PLAY AT THE THE PUBLIC THEATER (NYC)
Tue.-Fri at 8pm, Sat. at 2 and 8pm and Sun.at 3 and 7pm. In Darfur is a play that follows an aid-worker's mission to save and protect lives, a journalist's pursuit to deliver a front page story and a Darfuri woman's quest for safety. All ages. $15. 425 Lafayette Street (and Astor Place), New York City, 10003. West Side: Take the R or W train to the 8th Street Station. East Side: Take the #6 train to Astor Place Station. SaveDarfur.org. and publictheater.org for ticket information. Info courtesy of Meliza.

Wednesday, April 25

DJ EMZ @ REMINISCE at SHRINE (HARLEM)
Every Wednesday from 7 pm - 12 midnight. DJ EMZ. Shrine at 2271 Adam Clayton Powell (betw. 133rd & 134th) Trains: B to 135th and walk East 2 blocks or 2 or3 to 135th and walk West 1 block. ShrineNYC.com. Info courtesy of promoter: Erika Elliott!!!!

VIDEO MIX PARTY (NYC)
9pm-?. FREE! The Awesome Two, VJ Uncle Ralph McDaniels, DJ Vernon and DJ Wiz (Kid N Play). Hosts Big Ced and Dana Dane! 21+. M1-5 Lounge 52 Walker St. (betw. Broadway & Church St) Manhattan. m1-5.com. Info courtesy of DJ Wiz.

Thursday, April 26

CHUCK D, ROB SWIFT, GRANDWIZZARD THEODORE, LARGE PROFESSOR, DJ JAB, DMC (NYC)
FREE! 6pm-9:30pm. Also: Buckshot, DJ Second Nature, 88 Keys, DJ Hapa and Dru Ha. GC Sessions is a new music based initiative featuring informative, provocative and fun discussions and tutorials geared to aid musicians. Performances from the top participants throughout the evening. Guitar Center 25 West 14th St. NYC. Info courtesy of grandgood.com, DJ Rob Swift: DJRobSwift.com and Brian Ward.

Friday April 27

APRIL 27-28: BOMBIT-THE MOVIE (NYC)
Friday, April 27, 7:30 pm, A34-13 and Saturday, April 28, 11:15 pm, A34-10. AMC 34th Street 12 W. 34th Street (betw. 8th & 9th) NYC. More info on the movie: bombit-themovie.com. For Tribeca Tix: tribecafilmfestival.org. Info courtesy of artcrimes.org.

IMAN'S COMMUNITY CAFE (CHICAGO)
Doors at 6 pm. Show at 7 pm. Feat. MC Capital D, M-Team, DJ Man-O-Wax, Hijabi Dialogues, Jitu the Jugganot, Picture Balata, Jacinda Bullie (Kuumba Lynx). Open Mic! $5 Suggested. Spoken Word Cafe 4655 S. King Dr. Chicago. Info courtesy of imancentral.org.

SA-I-GU: 15 YEARS LATER, WE REMEMBER (L.A. CA)
5pm -? B-boy Competition. L.A. Riots 15th Anniversary. Top 4 teams battle for $2000. Judges: Fresh (LA Breakers); Poe1 (Style Elements); & Darkness (Gamblerz Crew). Special guest performances by Gamblerz Crew from Korea. DJ Creativity and MC: Ronnie Jr. Admission: $25 & $35, group rate available. Registration & More Info: www.kype.com or 213.380.2033. The Wilshire Ebell Theatre 4401 W. 8th Street Los Angeles, CA 90005. Sponsors: Radio Korea, The Korea Daily. Info courtesy of BreaksKru.com.

GONG DJ BATTLE-LA moved to MAY 4
NO LONGER ON APRIL 27! Doors @ 7 pm. Battle @ 7:30 pm. Host: LORD SEAR. Showcase by GRAND MASTER ROC RAIDA. Judges: DJ REVOLUTION, DJ RHETTMATIC and RICCI RUCKER. All Ages. $5 cover. DJs sign up to battle from 6 - 7 pm. Venue: Rehab Projects /Scratch Academy 2324 Cotner Ave. Los Angeles 90064. www.rehabprojects.com and scratch.com/la. More tba. myspace.com/thegongdjbattle

APRIL 27-29: MATH EDUCATION & SOCIAL JUSTICE CONFERENCE (BKLYN)
Creating Balance in an Unjust World: A landmark 3-day national conference for educators, youth, parents, and activists to explore the connections between math education and social justice. Speakers include: Bob Moses, Rico Gutstein, Marilyn Frankenstein, Cathy Wilkerson and Luis Garden Acosta. Long Island University 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (at Flatbush & DeKalb). Trains: 4, 5, 2, 3 trains to Nevins or B, M, Q, R to Dekalb or A, C, G to Hoyt Schemerhorn. Registration Fee: $25 - $250 sliding scale; Register online and for more info: radicalmath.org. Info courtesy of Kari Kokka.

DJ ROB SWIFT (SEATTLE)
War Room 722 E. Pike St. Seattle WA.
Info courtesy of DJ Rob Swift: DJRobSwift.com.

AL-J ALBUM RELEASE PARTY (NETHERLANDS)
Turkish emcee AL-J will release his second album as kick off for his European tour with Ceza and other Turkish MCs, DJs and B-boys. MC Lachen, B-boy Metin, Zulu Nation All Style Division (No.1 Dutch Hip Hop Dance Crew) and others. Rabotheater, Beursstraat 44, Hengelo, The Netherlands Entrance: Euro 5,- Start: 21:00 hrs. Organisation: One15 Rec. & Zulu Nation Holland. http://www.al-j.nl. Info courtesy of TimSki, UZN Chapter Holland.

Saturday, April 28

GIRLS ROCK! (SAN DIEGO)
A Night of Women and Hip Hop. Some of Southern California's most talented female Hip Hop artists together on one stage. Featuring: Miki Vale Kandi Cole, Vision, MC Flow w/ DJs Artistic, Malia and Katzgroove. $5 Cover. 21+. Honey Beehive 1405 C Steet, Downtown San Diego, CA. Info courtesy of Miki Vale (myspace.com/mikivale).

GRANDWIZZARD THEODORE & KOOL DJ AJ SCRATCH (HYANNIS MA)
5pm-8pm. Free & All Ages. Venue: 334 Main St Hyannis, MA 02601 (508.790.9464). Afterparty from 9pm-1am at Pufferbellies 183 Iyanough Rd, RTE. 28-Hyannis MA (at the train tracks. 18+ but 21+ to drink. $10 cover. Also spinning DJs Muddfoot, Rugged One & Rare Form. More info: 3rdeyeunlimited.com. Info courtesy of Aj Scratch.

BOMBA SINFONICA:
WILLIAM CEPEDA & ANDY MONTANEZ (BRONX)
7:30 pm. A new musical piece by William Cepeda that fuses traditional Afro-Puerto Rican musical traditions with classical music. The composer starts with an orchestra of 50 classical musicians and integrates percussion instruments associated with traditional Afro-Puerto Rican rhythms, specifically Bomba. Added to this will be a chorus of 40 vocalists, a dance troupe and video projections that illustrate the colorful themes of the music. Special guest: Andy Montañez. Admission: free with tickets. Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture 450 Grand Concourse at 149th St. Bronx, NY 10451. Info & Tickets: 718.518.4455. hostos.cuny.edu

CASTING URBAN YOUTH: "DON'T LET ME DROWN" (NYC)
11:30-4:30pm at TBG Studios 312 West 36th Street (near 8th Ave), New York, NY 10018. Independent film written by Maria Topete & Cruz Angeles and developed at the Sundance Filmmaker's labs looking for young actors: Black & Latino urban youth both males and females ages 15-19. Young, charismatic, energetic, funny and real hip hop New Yorker street-smart types. STORY: In a post-September 11th world overflowing with fear and hate, two Latino teens discover that sometimes the only thing that can keep them from drowning is love. Actors and extras will be paid. Union & Non-Union actors welcome. Transportation & meals will be provided. A professional tutor will be on set for the young people who are still in school. This can be a great opportunity for a young person with talent who wants to start an acting career. No prior acting experience necessary!!! For more info: myspace.com/dlmdthemovie. Info courtesy of Neyda Martinez.

Sunday, April 29

JOE BATAAN, MARIPOSA & WILLIE PERDOMO (NYC)
5-7pm. Discussion and, of course, Musica. Nuyorican Poets Café 236 E.3rd St. (between B&C Ave.) Lower East Side. $10. The afrolatin forum works to build and strengthen research and activist networks among Latinos of African descent in the USA. Our focus is on Black Latinos in the US and their relationships with other communities of color. This emphasis is guided by a transnational perspective that recognizes the centrality of race in understanding today's global reality and the struggle for social justice. Luis Barrios, Ph.D. & Panama Alba. For more information: afrolatinoforum.org.

MAYDAY 2007 @ TOMPKINS SQUARE (NYC)
2pm-6pm. FREE! Tompkins Square Park (7th St and Ave A) Manhattan. Blackkat's 9th annual MayDay in Tompkins Square! Live DJ sets from Atomic Babies, Collin Strange, plus guest DJs Saacha, DJ Balls, Jason BK, Amok vs. Madaro and Chrome.
The free official after party will be at The Delancey 168 Delancey and will feature CX Kidtronik, Synapse, Ed Turbin, Human, and Zemi17. Info courtesy of FreeNYC.net.

SCREENING: COMING TO AMERICA (NYC)
8pm. FREE.. Carlitos Café's Sunday Night Flicks program at 1701 Lexington Ave. (bet. 106 & 107) New York City, NY 10029. 212.534.7168. 6 train to 103rd. carlitosny.com. Info courtesy of Eliana (artforchange.org).

END OF THE WEAK MC CHALLENGE (NYC)
9 pm. The Pyramid 101 Ave. A (betw. 6th & 7th) NY NY 10009. Hosts: Prolific, Big Zoo & Vice Verses. Info courtesy of Big Zoo & Prolific. endoftheweak.com.

MR. FREEZE (RSC) PRESENTS SLIDE (LAS VEGAS)
10 pm - dawn. Come to Slide at Tabu for the hottest spot in Vegas every Sunday night! MGM Grand 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South in Las Vegas NV. Info courtesy of Mr. Freeze: MrFreezeRSC.net.

 

[Thugfree]

Good post but nothing in Philly though.

 

[bigirl]

Good post but nothing in Philly though.

Sometimes theres Philly stuff when theres something going on. Like I said, I will keep posting the new one every week. It will come up. I know one spot in Philly that has alot of great hiphop stuff. Its called Grape Street in Manayunk. KRS plays there alot and the Roots.
http://www.grapestreet.com

Philadelphia was know in the 80's as being the breeding ground and the leader in the development of the modern day Hip Hop DJ. The pioneers, Dj Jazzy Jeff and Dj Cash Money, helped set the wave for the future of the Philly hip hop Dj. Going into 2004 the Skratch Makaniks Crew will carry on the tradition as those before them did. Grape Street Philadelphia is proud to have the Skratch Makaniks control the wheels in the new venue. The SM's are know from rocking parties, DJ Battles, Mix CD's and producing furious beats for the top hip hop MC's.
The Skratch Makhaniks Crew which includes: Excel, Jayski, Sat One, Kwestion, Adam Bomb, Aktive, and Rab will be spinning 7 days a week. The new Dj booth in this room will feature, 4 turntables, 2 mixers and 2 CD pads providing opportunities for multiple Dj's to spin and mix their music.

 

[luvpussy]

Appreciate the look on this one. Nothin near home but I wouldnt mind traveling to peep some of these

 

[StillMatic]

The Skratch Makhaniks Crew which includes: Excel, Jayski, Sat One, Kwestion, Adam Bomb, Aktive, and Rab will be spinning 7 days a week. The new Dj booth in this room will feature, 4 turntables, 2 mixers and 2 CD pads providing opportunities for multiple Dj's to spin and mix their music.

Jayski and DJ Aktive is some damn good deejays!!! The rest of the crew, I've never heard of.

 

[bigirl]

here is the new tools of war newsletter:

Tools of War Summer Park Jams!

2007 TURNTABLIST SESSIONS
5:30-8:30pm: June 7, 14, 21 & 28
Queensbridge Park, Queens NYC
3 decades of turntablists, battle champs & partyrockers: Davy DMX, Cutmaster DC, Roc Raida, Rob Swift,
Mysterio 9000, Egg Foo Young, Boogie Blind, Rockin Rob & son DJ Flawless, DJ Slyce, Johnny Juice Rosado, Jazzy Jay, Fat Fingaz, GrandWizzard Theodore, DJ Steve Dee and more to be confirmed! Sponsors include Rane, Serato, Numark, Stanton Scion & Remix.

1ST EVER DIGGER'S DELIGHT!
4pm -8pm: Wed. June 20, 2007
St. Nicholas Park Plaza in Harlem near 135th St. Plaza feat. Lord Finesse, Jazzy Jay, Rockin Rob + one very special guest!
Presented in assoc. with The Friends of St. Nicholas Park.
Sponsors include Rane and Serato.

THE CROTONA PARK JAMS - 5TH ANNIVERSARY!
6pm-9pm: July 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2007 BRONX!
GrandWizzard Theodore, DJ Mean Gene, Popmaster Fabel,
Lord Finesse, Kool DJ AJ Scratch, Rockin' Rob, GrandMaster Caz, DJ Charlie Chase, Jazzy Jay, T-Ski Valley and more tbc.
Presented in assoc. with The Friends of Crotona Park and NYC Council Member Joel Rivera. Sponsors include Rane, Serato and Gemini.

1ST EVER HARLEM HOP!
4pm-8pm: July 31, 2007: Jackie Robinson Park
4pm-8pm: August 7, 14 & 21, 2007: Marcus Garvey Park
DJs spin exclusive sets for the b-girls, b-boys, poppers, lockers & uprockers w/ DJs: PopMaster Fabel, King Uprock, Jazzy Jay, DJ Steve Dee, GrandWizzard Theodore, Charlie Chase, Rockin' Rob, GrandMaster Caz and many to be confirmed. Sponsors inlcude Rane and Serato.

"At the epicenter of this great renaissance were the jams. Block parties became our pow-wows. These cultural gatherings served as place to exhibit our skills, engage in artistic warfare and network...it was a celebration of life through art. These all-age events were free and accessible to the community. They provided an alternative to the negative activities that plagued our neighborhoods. Outdoor jams and community events provided a platform for the unification of various art forms. DJs, MCs, dancers and writers became identified as components of a common movement, eventually labeled Hip Hop."
- From Jorge "Fabel" Pabon's Intro to Terrible T-Kid 170

Sponsors and philanthropists can contact Christie Z-Pabon at ToolsofWar@gmail.com. myspace.com/ToolsofWar.

All Photos Above from The Crotona Park Jams by Joe Conzo
Top left: Rockin' Rob. Top right: DJ Cash Money & GrandMaster Caz.
Above: L Brothers: GrandWizzard Theodore and Mean Gene.

Extra Info:

QUOTE OF THE YEAR!
"To confuse commercial rap made by a few artists with how hip-hop is actually lived by millions is to miss the good that hip-hop does. If hip-hop's critics paid attention to the hip-hop generation, they would learn that the discussion has already begun without them and that they might need to listen. Then a real intergenerational conversation could begin."
No Scapegoats: The Other Side of Hip-Hop
by Jeff Chang and Dave Zirin

PLEASE SUPPORT THE INTERNET RADIO EQUALITY ACT
kurthanson.com. Now that the bill has been introduced, the www.SaveNetRadio.org "call to action" is specific and direct: The site is now asking listeners to call their Representative and ask him/her to "cosponsor the Internet Radio Equality Act, introduced by Representative Jay Inslee." Once listeners click the "Call Your Representatives" button on the site and enter their zip code, they are given their Representative's House office phone number and a list of "talking points" to emphasize. Info courtesy of Davey D (DaveyD.com)

GONG DJ BATTLE-LA moved to JUNE 7TH!
More tba. It's worth the wait! myspace.com/thegongdjbattle

April 27 - 29: COACHELLA (INDIO CA)
Brother Ali, Amy Winehouse, Mike Relm, Rage Against the Machine, Jesus and Mary Chain, Bjork, El-P, Stephen Marley, Jr. Gong, Red Hot Chili Pepppers, Ozomatli, Ghostface Killah, The Roots, Willie Nelson, Lily Allen, The Coup and many many more. Empire Polo Field 81-800 Avenue 51. 20 min. from Palm Springs. coachella.com

APRIL 23-30: MASSIVE MONKEES ANNIV. (SEATTLE)
massivemonkees.com & FreestyleSession.com

Saturday, April 28


SPEAKING IN RHYTHMS PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE (NYC)
3pm. East Harlem student group directed by DeVeor Rainey. The ensemble and Mr. Lovell will present an interactive workshop on Garifuna music at The Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Ave. (betw. 103 &104) NYC. Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for children. The workshop is free with the price of admission to the museum. Info courtesy of DeVeor Rainey.

SCREENING: PLANET B-BOY (NYC)
Doors at 6:30pm. Screening at sunset, approx 8pm. FREE!
Planet B-Boy goes inside the underground hip-hop dance scenes around the world, as the best crews prepare for the "The Battle of the Year". In English, French, Japanese and Korean. Host: Fab 5 Freddy plus bboy tribute to James Brown, Beatbox Orchestra and Knucklehead Zoo. World Financial Center Plaza lower Manhattan. A, C, J, M, Z, 2, 3, 4 or 5 to Fulton St/Broadway-Nassau. Directions. Info courtesy of FreeNYC.net.

SCREENING: BOMBIT-THE MOVIE (NYC)
11:15 pm, A34-10. AMC 34th Street 12 W. 34th Street (betw. 8th & 9th) NYC. More info on the movie: bombit-themovie.com. For Tribeca Tix: tribecafilmfestival.org. Info from artcrimes.org. Also showing on May 1, 4 and 6. See schedule for locations.

APRIL 27-29: MATH EDUCATION & SOCIAL JUSTICE CONFERENCE (BKLYN)
Creating Balance in an Unjust World: A landmark 3-day national conference for educators, youth, parents, and activists to explore the connections between math education and social justice. Speakers include: Bob Moses, Rico Gutstein, Marilyn Frankenstein, Cathy Wilkerson and Luis Garden Acosta. Long Island University 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (at Flatbush & DeKalb). Trains: 4, 5, 2, 3 trains to Nevins or B, M, Q, R to Dekalb or A, C, G to Hoyt Schemerhorn. Registration Fee: $25 - $250 sliding scale; Register online and for more info: radicalmath.org. Info courtesy of Kari Kokka.

GIRLS ROCK! (SAN DIEGO)
A Night of Women and Hip Hop. Some of Southern California's most talented female Hip Hop artists together on one stage. Featuring: Miki Vale Kandi Cole, Vision, MC Flow w/ DJs Artistic, Malia and Katzgroove. $5 Cover. 21+. Honey Beehive 1405 C Steet, Downtown San Diego, CA. Info courtesy of Miki Vale (myspace.com/mikivale).

GRANDWIZZARD THEODORE & AJ SCRATCH (HYANNIS MA)
5pm-8pm. Free & All Ages. Venue: 334 Main St Hyannis, MA 02601 (508.790.9464). Afterparty from 9pm-1am at Pufferbellies 183 Iyanough Rd, RTE. 28-Hyannis MA (at the train tracks. 18+ but 21+ to drink. $10 cover. Also spinning DJs Muddfoot, Rugged One & Rare Form. More info: 3rdeyeunlimited.com. Info courtesy of Aj Scratch.

BOMBA SINFONICA:
WILLIAM CEPEDA & ANDY MONTANEZ (BRONX)
7:30 pm. Free with tickets. A new musical piece by William Cepeda that fuses traditional Afro-Puerto Rican musical traditions with classical music. Orchestra of 50 classical musicians, integrating percussion instruments associated with traditional Afro-Puerto Rican rhythms, specifically Bomba. Plus a chorus of 40 vocalists, a dance troupe and video projections. Special guest: Andy Montañez. Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture 450 Grand Concourse at 149th St. Bronx, NY 10451. Info & Tickets: 718.518.4455. hostos.cuny.edu

CASTING URBAN YOUTH: "DON'T LET ME DROWN" (NYC)
11:30-4:30pm at TBG Studios 312 West 36th Street (near 8th Ave), New York, NY 10018. Independent film written by Maria Topete & Cruz Angeles and developed at the Sundance Filmmaker's labs looking for young actors: Black & Latino urban youth both males and females ages 15-19. Young, charismatic, energetic, funny and real hip hop New Yorker street-smart types. No prior acting experience necessary!!! For more info: myspace.com/dlmdthemovie. Info courtesy of Neyda Martinez.

DOWNTOWN LOFT PARTY (NYC)
8pm -? Performing Live: 6th Sense, Simeon, Stimulus With DJs from 10 till Late: Complex, Dhundee, Equal, Iron Lyon, Kev Sakoda, Krames, Morsy, Neil Nice, Parler, Synapse, Take 5ive, Yamez. Live PA/Electronic Sets By: Kiva, SwingSett, YSLE.
Plus Extra Special Guests TBA. $15. 49 Ann St. Financial District NYC (Right Near J&R). Trains: 2/3/4/5/1/J To Fulton. More info: thetastecrew.com. Info courtesy of DJ Synapse.

DJS: VINROC, GOLDENCHYLD, CUTSO + (SAN JOSE CA)
Also Pastense & Choco. $5 bucks before 11 PM, $10 after.
Listening Lounge at Agenda 399 S. 1st St. San Jose CA.
Info courtesy of Neil Armstrong: 5thplatoon.com

FUNKY 45 PARTY & STEVIE WONDER TRIBUTE (CHICAGO)
Presented by Jesse De La Pena w/ DJ's Joc Max, Tone B Nimble, & Jesse De La Pena. $6 Before 11pm. $10 after. 21+. Darkroom 2210 W. Chicago, Chicago IL. Info courtesy of AllNaturalHipHop.com.

Sunday, April 29

DRUMS ALONG THE HUDSON: A NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL AND SHAD FEST (NYC)
9am-6pm. FREE! Louis Mofsie and the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, Silver Cloud Singers, Iron Feather Singers, Henya Second Sons, Buffalo Creek Dancers and Maori Song and Dance. Inwood Park 218 St. Manhattan. 1 to 215th. 212.627.1076. Info: nerowolfe.org

MXGM UNITY BRUNCH (BROOKLYN)
1pm. The Malcolm X Grassroots Movement 36A Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY. Topic: Puerto Rican Political Prisoners and the Puerto Rican Independence Movement. Speakers include: Lumumba Akinwole-Bandele, Rosa Clemente and Ben Ramos. Exclusive footage of the United States Naval withdrawal of Vieques, May 2nd, 2003 and a short film, "Through the Wire". For more info: 718.254.8800. Info courtesy of Rosa Clemente.

HALALFEST BLOCK PARTY (QUEENS)
1-4pm. FREE! Celebrating the Many Cultures of Queens & "A Son's Sacrifice" at Tribeca Film Festival at Madani Halal 100-15 94th Ave, Ozone Park, Queens NY. (A or J to 104 St). Performers: Bangladeshi Institute of Performing Arts, Kashmiri-American band "ZeroBridge", Guyanese singing sensation Nadir, and members of The Rock Steady Crew including Popmaster Fabel. Free halal food samples, petting zoo, Arabic calligraphy, henna tattoos and practice cricket skills with NYC Bengals. Schoolbuses will pick up guests near Penn Station at 31st St. and 8th Ave. at 12:15pm and 12:30pm sharp and make return trips throughout the afternoon. "A Son's Sacrifice" a new PBS documentary about the family-run slaughterhouse: sonsacrifice.com. Info courtesy of Musa Syeed.

ROCK AGAINST RACISM (NEW PALTZ NY)
12pm-10pm. FREE! Immortal Technique & DJ GI Joe, Akir, Hasan Salaam, ReadNex Poetry Squad, Chosen, and many many more. SUNY @ New Paltz, New York 12561. newpaltz.edu. Info courtesy of Readnex: myspace.com/readnex

ULTIMATE BREAKING CHAMPIONSHIP (LAS VEGAS)
10 pm - dawn. $1000 prize! Mr. Freeze presents Slide! Come to Slide at Tabu for the hottest spot in Vegas every Sunday night! MGM Grand 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South in Las Vegas NV. Info courtesy of Mr. Freeze: MrFreezeRSC.net.

END OF THE WEAK MC CHALLENGE (NYC)
9 pm. The Pyramid 101 Ave. A (betw. 6th & 7th) NY NY 10009. Hosts: Prolific, Big Zoo & Vice Verses. Info courtesy of Big Zoo & Prolific. endoftheweak.com.

JOE BATAAN, MARIPOSA & WILLIE PERDOMO (NYC)
5-7pm. Discussion and, of course, Musica. Nuyorican Poets Café 236 E.3rd St. (between B&C) Lower East Side. $10. Info courtesy of Luis Barrios, Ph.D. & Panama Alba. For more info: afrolatinoforum.org.

THE NEW SCHOOL AFRO CUBAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA (NYC)
8pm.Directed by Bobby Sanabria Nuyorican Poets Cafe 236 East Third St. (betW. B&C). 212-505-8183. $10/ $5 with student ID. Info courtesy of Elena Martinez.

MAYDAY 2007 @ UNION SQUARE PARK (NYC)
1-5pm. FREE! Blackkat's 9th annual MayDay w/ Atomic Babies, Collin Strange, Saacha, DJ Balls, Jason BK, Amok vs. Madaro and Chrome. Location changed to Union Sq. 17th & Broadway in the North end of the park. Trains: N,R,Q,W, L, and 4,5,6. More info: blackkat.org The free official after party will be at The Delancey 168 Delancey and will feature CX Kidtronik, Synapse, Ed Turbin, Human, and Zemi17. Info courtesy of FreeNYC.net and Jason BK.

SCREENING: COMING TO AMERICA (NYC)
8pm. FREE.. Carlitos Café's Sunday Night Flicks program at 1701 Lexington Ave. (bet. 106 & 107) New York City, NY 10029. 212.534.7168. 6 train to 103rd. carlitosny.com. Info courtesy of Eliana (artforchange.org).

Monday, April 30

BOBBITO & DJ TYPHOON (NYC)
11pm-3:30am. $7. Denmark's DJ Typhoon is the pioneer DJ of Scandanavian Hip Hop and Rare Grooves. This is his first US gig in 10 years. (myspace.com/nobodybeatsthebeats). APT 419 W. 13th St. (betw. 9th & Washington) NYC 10014. 212.414.4245. A, C or E to 14th St. aptwebsite.com. Info courtesy of Bobbito and Justin Carter (APT).

FABEL'S POPPING/LOCKING CLASS NYC
8pm-9:15pm at Steps on Broadway 2121
Broadway 3rd Fl. at W. 74th St in Manhattan.
$14.50 per class. Take the 1,2 or 3 to 72nd.
StepsNYC.com or 212 874-2410. Beginners welcome. *Fabel is also available for one on one classes. Simply write to ToolsofWar@gmail.com.


Photo of Fabel at the 2005 Vh1 Honors by Joe Conzo.

Tuesday, May 1

MARCH & RALLY FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS (NYC)
CALL TO ACTION! New York Immigration Coalition Activities:
2-2:30pm: Interfaith Prayer Service at Judson Memorial Church (55 Wash. Sq. South). 2:30-3:30pm: Rally at Washington Sq. Park (the theme -- "Our American Family Tree"). 3:30-4pm: March to Union Sq. (to join rally that begins there at 4pm). Please join the New York Immigration Coalition and New Yorkers from all backgrounds to call for real solutions to our broken immigration system, not more raids and deportations. For more info: techforpeople.net. Info from Eliana (artforchange.org).

PS: Please call 212.633.6646 to pick up flyers and stickers. Help make history! No work, no school, no shopping on Tues., May 1st 2007. Gather @ 4pm at Union Square/14th St. NYC. Interview on WBAI: Listen at: democracynow.org. Info courtesy of Panama Alba.

OPEN MIC @ CARLITOS PROJECT! (EL BARRIO)
8pm-12am. FREE! Sign up @ 8 pm. Carlitos Cafe 1701 Lexington Ave. (bet. E.106 & E.107) NYC. 6 to 103rd. CarlitosNY.com. Info courtesy of ArtForChange.org.

JAMES TOP LECTURE & MURAL UNVEILING (BRONX)
2pm-4pm. A lecture on the WRITER'S BENCH at the Long Wood Art Gallery. Also as part of the Black Studies Dept., James Top will be unveiling a mural. Reception from 4:30pm - 7pm. Hostos Community College 450 Grand Concourse 2, 4,5,6 train to 149th St. hostos.cuny.edu. Info courtesy of exvandals.com.

THE TRUTH ABOUT 2PAC SHAKUR (LONDON)
6 pm. Napoleon of 'The Outlawz' speaks about the gangbanging, drugs, shady deals, Deathrow Records, fake gangster rappers, conspiracies & how he broke out of the thug lifestyle and shady music business to re-educate himself. Tavistock Hall, 25 Harlesden Hi St. Harlesden, London NW10. Only £5 on the door. For more info: 07908521673 or blackyouthdrugsline.co.uk & blackmoviewatch.com. Info courtesy of Ruhul.

BORICUA COLLEGE WINTER POETRY SERIES XIX (BKLYN)
6pm. FREE! Feat. Garcia Rivera, Villar, Landron, Universes.
Blue Room of Boricua College 186 North 6th Street in Brooklyn. L train to Bedford. Mostly in English. Will include an open reading, a reading/performance by the guest artists and a dialogue with the writers. For more information: 718.782.2200 ext. 249. Info courtesy of virtualboricua.org

Wednesday, May 2

DJ EMZ @ REMINISCE at SHRINE (HARLEM)
Every Wednesday from 7 pm - 12 midnight. DJ EMZ. Shrine at 2271 Adam Clayton Powell (betw. 133rd & 134th) Trains: B to 135th and walk East 2 blocks or 2 or3 to 135th and walk West 1 block. ShrineNYC.com. Info courtesy of promoter: Erika Elliott!!!!

VIDEO MIX PARTY (NYC)
9pm-?. FREE! The Awesome Two, VJ Uncle Ralph McDaniels, DJ Vernon and DJ Wiz (Kid N Play). Hosts Big Ced and Dana Dane! 21+. M1-5 Lounge 52 Walker St. (betw. Broadway & Church St) Manhattan. m1-5.com. Info courtesy of DJ Wiz.

Thursday, May 3

KENNY DOPE @ ROOT DOWN NYC
Resident DJs: Music Man Miles, Dj Center, Mahssa & Dj Small Change. Sutra Lounge 16 1st Ave. @ 1st St. New York City.
Info courtesy of bboy ervin.

SCREENING: MACHETERO (EL BARRIO NYC)
7 pm. Written, edited and directed by Vagabond. $7. Julia de Burgos Theater at 1680 Lexington Ave., at 106th St., NYC. For more info go to barriocinema.com. Info from Panama Alba.

ROB SWIFT (PORTLAND OR)
Holocene 1001 SE Morrison Portland OR
Info courtesy of DJ Rob SwiftJRobSwift.com

SCREENING: STYLE WARS REVISITED (LONDON)
7:45pm. One off screening of the new cut of the ground breaking documentary "Style Wars" plus Q&A with legendary artist: BLADE. Lilian Baylis Theater at Sadler's Wells Rosebery Ave. London. Angel Tube. Tickets: 9 on the door or box office: 0844 412 4300. Also May 5 from 3:30-5pm: live showcase with BLADE and UK graff artists. Info courtesy of ArtCrimes.org.

Friday May 4

TOTAL CHAOS TOUR (BRONX)
6pm-8pm. A Discussion on Hip-Hop Aesthetics featuring Jeff Chang, Mark Anthony Neal, Cristina Veran and more. Bronx Museum of the Arts 1040 Grand Concourse @ 165th St. Bronx NY 10456 T: 718.681.6000. bronxmuseum.org. Info courtesy of Jeff Chang (totalchaoshiphop.com).

AVERAGE WHITE BAND (NYC)
8pm. BB King Blues Club & Grill 237 W 42nd St. New York, NY 10003. BBKingBlues.com.

DJ POGO, KON & AMIR, HOOCH, SPIN DOCTOR (LONDON)
9pm-3am The Doctor's Orders 14 (Official Breakin' Convention warm up party). Herbal 10-14 Kingsland Rd, London E1. £6 in advance or £8 on the door. Info: Rod (thedoctorsorders.com).

EXHIBIT OPENING: DON'T DO THAT! (LONDON)
DELTA, STASH, Ron English, DALEK, Andrew McAttee, Mark Dean Veca. FREE! Opening hours Tues. - Sat. from 12-6pm. Late nights Thurs. until 9pm. Nearest tube: Tottenham Court. Exhibit runs through May 26th. Elms Painting Rooms 1-3-5 Flitcroft St. London WC2H 8DH. t: 020 7836 6747. Info: elmslesters.co.uk. Info courtesy of artcrimes.org.


Saturday, May 5

30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CRASH CREW (HARLEM)
9pm-? Feat. Kurtis Blow, T-Ski Valley, LoveBug Starski. Host: Grandmaster Caz. All Star Pioneer Cipher and more. Admission $20. Kennedy Center at 34 W.134th (betw. 5th and Lenox) Harlem. B, C, 2 or 3 train to 135th. Info courtesy of Reggie Reg and Brian Ward.

AFRICAN VOICES TO HONOR TONI MORRISON (NYC)
6:30pm reception. 7:30pm ceremony. Benefit for African Voices. Performers include Cassandra Wilson, Ron K. Brown's Evidence, the Noel Pointer String Trio, and Obediah Wright's Balance Dance Theater. Special dedications from Sonia Sanchez, Schomburg Center Chief Howard Dodson and more. Columbia University, Lerner Hall 116th St. & Broadway NYC.. For tickets call 212.865.2982 or visit africanvoices.com. Info courtesy of April Silver and Louis Reyes Rivera.

Sunday, May 6

BUJU BANTON @ MADISON SQUARE GARDEN (NYC)
8pm. Plus Shabba Ranks,Tony Matterhorn and more! Tickets from $70-$150 at ticketmaster.com or thegarden.com. Theater at Madison Sq. Garden. For All Things Buju Banton: gargamelmusic.com

END OF THE WEAK MC CHALLENGE (NYC)
9 pm. The Pyramid 101 Ave. A (betw. 6th & 7th) NY NY 10009. Hosts: Prolific, Big Zoo & Vice Verses. Info courtesy of Big Zoo & Prolific. endoftheweak.com.

BIG DADDY KANE @ SLIDE (LAS VEGAS)
10 pm - dawn. Presented by Mr. Freeze. Come to Slide at Tabu for the hottest spot in Vegas every Sunday night! MGM Grand 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South in Las Vegas NV. Info courtesy of Mr. Freeze: MrFreezeRSC.net.


Jorge "Fabel" Pabon: Upcoming

April 29: NYC
See listing above: Promo party: sonsacrifice.com

May 16: Northampton MA

May 20: BRONX
Rock Steady Crew in the Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade

June 23: England
BBoys for Life Conference Birmingham UK.
punch-records.co.uk

July 2 - 7: NYC
Master Class at Peridance
890 Broadway 6th Fl. NYC
peridance.com

July 9 - August 3: NYC Every Mon. & Wed. High School Summer Program at
NYU's Tisch School.

July 16 - 26: Philadelphia
Workshop dates TBA. Rennie Harris' Illadelph Legends illadelph.org

July 21: Cleveland Ingenuity Festival of Art and Technology From the Bronx to Cleveland: Student Hip Hop Performance!
ingenuitycleveland.com.

July 23 - 29: NYC Rock Steady Crew 30th Anniversary rocksteadycrew.com

Popping/Locking Classes Every Monday NYC: 8 - 9:15 pm. Steps on Broadway 2121 Broadway 3rd Fl. at W. 74th. NYC.
212.874.2410. $14.50 per class. 1,2 or 3 to 72nd. Beginners welcome. Ages 15 and up only. StepsNYC.com

To Book Jorge "Fabel" Pabon: contact FabelRSC@aol.com for performances, lecture/demonstrations, master classes & private classes, choreography, Hip Hop history, DJ'ing, hosting moderating or speaking on panels and more! Lectures include: The Great Hip Hop Swindle and The Foundational Dance Forms Associated with Hip Hop Culture.

Please visit: myspace.com/PopMasterFabel.

 

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this week coming from www.myspace.com/toolsofwar

Friday, May 4


MONIE LOVE, 9TH WONDER + (NYC)
10pm - ?. Tha Get Up! Duane Harriott welcomes the True School crew feat. 9th Wonder (of Little Brother), Monie Love, DJ Cuzzin B, and Jay Clipp. $10 cover. APT 419 W. 13th St. (betw. 9th & Washington) NYC 10014. 212.414.4245. A, C or E to 14th St. aptwebsite.com. Info courtesy of Justin Carter.

AVERAGE WHITE BAND (NYC)
8pm. BB King Blues Club & Grill 237 W 42nd St. New York, NY 10003. BBKingBlues.com.

BREAKING & POPPING SESSION (CONCORD CA)
7pm. MDHS Tennis Courts 2450 Grant St. Concord CA 94520. Break and Pop and eat cake with ice cream. More info: 925.285.8591. Info courtesy of Benny Contreras via FreestyleSession.com's events board.

DJ POGO, KON & AMIR, HOOCH, SPIN DOCTOR (LONDON)
9pm-3am The Doctor's Orders 14 (Official Breakin' Convention warm up party). Herbal 10-14 Kingsland Rd, London E1. £6 in advance or £8 on the door. Info: Rod (thedoctorsorders.com).

EXHIBIT OPENING: DON'T DO THAT! (LONDON)
DELTA, STASH, Ron English, DALEK, Andrew McAttee, Mark Dean Veca. FREE! Opening hours Tues. - Sat. from 12-6pm. Late nights Thurs. until 9pm. Nearest tube: Tottenham Court. Exhibit runs through May 26th. Elms Painting Rooms 1-3-5 Flitcroft St. London WC2H 8DH. t: 020 7836 6747. Info: elmslesters.co.uk. Info courtesy of artcrimes.org.

PLEASE SUPPORT THE INTERNET RADIO EQUALITY ACT
kurthanson.com. Now that the bill has been introduced, the www.SaveNetRadio.org "call to action" is specific and direct: The site is now asking listeners to call their Representative and ask him/her to "cosponsor the Internet Radio Equality Act, introduced by Representative Jay Inslee." Once listeners click the "Call Your Representatives" button on the site and enter their zip code, they are given their Representative's House office phone number and a list of "talking points" to emphasize. Info courtesy of Davey D (DaveyD.com)

GONG DJ BATTLE-LA moved to JUNE 7TH!
More tba. It's worth the wait! myspace.com/thegongdjbattle

Saturday, May 5

30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CRASH CREW (HARLEM)
9pm-? Feat. NYOil, Kurtis Blow, T-Ski Valley and the whole darn family (7 Minutes of Funk), Lovebug Starski, Mark Luv and more. Host: Grandmaster Caz. All Star Pioneer Cipher and more. Admission $20. Kennedy Center at 34 W.134th (betw. 5th and Lenox) Harlem. B, C, 2 or 3 train to 135th. Info courtesy of Reggie Reg and Brian Ward. View flyer.

SHOWCASE: BLADE & UK GRAFF ARTISTS (LONDON)
3:30pm - 5pm. Lilian Baylis Theater at Sadler's Wells Rosebery Ave. London. Angel Tube. 0844 412 4300. Info courtesy of ArtCrimes.org.

GRAFFITI SYMPOSIUM (NYC)
3 pm - 5 pm: Graffiti symposium, reception and Graffiti L.A. book signing w/ Steve Grody and writers. Chelsea Art Museum 556 West 22nd St. New York NY 10011. Info: 212.255.0719 and www.chelseaartmuseum.org.

MILES TACKETT + MR. FINE WINE, JARED BOXX & CHAIRMAN MAO (NYC)
10 pm - ? BumpShop presents Miles Tackett (The Root Down, Breakestra, LA). $10 cover. Deep Funk, Vintage Soul, Boogaloo and early 80s modern Soul on 45s). APT 419 W. 13th St. (9th & Washington) NYC 10014. 212.414.4245. Take the A, C or E to 14th St. aptwebsite.com. Info courtesy of Justin Carter.

CINCO DE MAYO @ CREWEST (LOS ANGELES)
Opening Reception: 6pm - 10pm. 5 year anniversary! Special art installation by: Werc plus artwork by Edgar Hoill Gustavo, Alberto Garcia Vaca, Vyal, Dave Kawano, Gregg Stone, Erick Rodriguez, Man One, RITZY PERIWINKLE, Patrick Martinez, Surge, Cope2, Rukus, Overton Loyd, EMI, Codak, Kofie, Fernando Lara, Astek, Alonys*Art, Eriberto Oriol, Neila, Sear, Sherm, King157, Estevan Oriol, Antonio Pelayo, Ash Hudson, Fatoe, Joel "Rage" Garcia, Syndrome Studio, Dabs, Myla and many many more. Special events every weekend throughout the month from May 5th - June 3rd. Crewest Gallery 110 Winston St. Los Angeles, CA 90013. 213.627.8272. More info: myspace.com/crewest and Crewest.com. Info courtesy of Miranda Jane (myspace.com/MizMirandaJane).

BUST A MOVE 4 (MONTREAL CANADA)
Montreal's biggest street dance convention. Hip Hop, House, Locking & Popping battles. 20h00 at Club Soda 1225 St-Laurent Montreal Canada. For more info www.unkuct.ca. Info from Scramblelock via MrWiggles.biz events board.

ARTISTS BLOCK PARTY (BROOKLYN)
8pm-8am. Bring your gear to share: spraycans, paints, rollers, brushes, markers, words, bodies, instruments, cds, vinyls, and fabrics. We supply the walls, a few basic visual art tools, and the necessary music to get the party rockin'! Sliding scale: $5 to $20. All $ go towards cost of the event & future ABP joint ventures. BK Icecream Factory Rooftop 110 Bridge St. b/w Prospect & York, Brooklyn. F to York St. Info from myspace/ArtistBlockParty.

AFRICAN VOICES TO HONOR TONI MORRISON (NYC)
6:30pm reception. 7:30pm ceremony. Benefit for African Voices. Performers include Cassandra Wilson, Ron K. Brown's Evidence, the Noel Pointer String Trio, and Obediah Wright's Balance Dance Theater. Special dedications from Sonia Sanchez, Schomburg Center Chief Howard Dodson and more. Columbia University, Lerner Hall 116th St. & Broadway NYC.. For tickets call 212.865.2982 or visit africanvoices.com. Info courtesy of April Silver and Louis Reyes Rivera.

MR. CHOC + DJS HAUL & MASON (SANTA MONICA)
10 pm - 2 am. 21+. $10 cover at Zanzibar 1301 5th St. (5th and Arizona) Santa Monica CA 90401. zanzibarlive.com. Info courtesy of DJ Haul & Mason.

THE AMAZING BRONX RIVER FLOTILLA (BRONX)
Visit: http://www.bronxriver.org/Flotilla2007.htm

Sunday, May 6

BUJU BANTON @ MADISON SQUARE GARDEN (NYC)
8pm. Plus Shabba Ranks,Tony Matterhorn and more! Tickets from $70-$150 at ticketmaster.com or thegarden.com. Theater at Madison Sq. Garden. For All Things Buju Banton: gargamelmusic.com

MAY 4-6: BLACK LILY FILM FEST (PHILADELPHIA)
8pm: Black Lily Honors DJ Kuttin Kandi! The night continues with a concert from 9pm - 12am feat. The Roots, Toshi Reagon, Alice Smith, Jean Grae, DJ Beverly Bond, Black Blondie, Jean Baylor (formerly of Zhané), Imani Uzuri, Jill Scott, taragirl, Donn, Ursula Rucker, Amanda Diva; Alice Russell; hosted by Laiya St. Clair. $20 cover. World Café 3025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA. 215.222.1400 and tickets.worldcafelive.com and blacklilyfilm.org. Info courtesy of Neil Armstrong (5thPlatoon.com).

BIG DADDY KANE @ SLIDE (LAS VEGAS)
10 pm - dawn. Presented by Mr. Freeze. Come to Slide at Tabu for the hottest spot in Vegas every Sunday night! MGM Grand 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South in Las Vegas NV. Info courtesy of Mr. Freeze: MrFreezeRSC.net.

END OF THE WEAK MC CHALLENGE (NYC)
9 pm. The Pyramid 101 Ave. A (betw. 6th & 7th) NY NY 10009. Hosts: Prolific, Big Zoo & Vice Verses. Info courtesy of Big Zoo & Prolific. endoftheweak.com.

Monday, May 7

BEHIND THE GROOVE: DJ SPINNA (NYC)
10pm-? $5. APT 419 W. 13th St. (betw. 9th & Washington) NYC 10014. 212.414.4245. A, C or E to 14th St. aptwebsite.com. Info courtesy of Justin Carter.

FABEL'S POPPING/LOCKING CLASS NYC
8pm-9:15pm at Steps on Broadway 2121
Broadway 3rd Fl. at W. 74th St in Manhattan.
$14.50 per class. Take the 1,2 or 3 to 72nd.
StepsNYC.com or 212 874-2410. Beginners welcome. *Fabel is also available for one on one classes. Simply write to ToolsofWar@gmail.com.

SAVE "SONNY CARSON AVENUE"!
The legal battle begins Monday in a NYS Supreme Court Hearing to Stop NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn and NYC City Council Members Alan Gerson, Dennis Gallagher and Joseph Addabbo) from their attempt to remove Sonny Carson Avenue from a package of street name changes. 9:30 am Hearing at NYS Supreme Court Court 60 Centre Street Room 428 - Part 25 Downtown Manhattan, New York, NY. Also on May 9th: City Council Hearing at 11 am at City Hall Chamber Downtown, New York, NY. For more info: 718.398-1766. Protestors may also call (212) 564-7757 and (212) 788-7210 to voice their opinions on the issue. Info courtesy of Amadi4.

Photo of Fabel at the 2005 Vh1 Honors by Joe Conzo.

Tuesday, May 8

OPEN MIC @ CARLITOS PROJECT! (EL BARRIO)
8pm-12am. FREE! Sign up @ 8 pm. Carlitos Cafe 1701 Lexington Ave. (bet. E.106 & E.107) NYC. 6 to 103rd. CarlitosNY.com. Info courtesy of ArtForChange.org.

PETE ROCK (NYC)
Stop Smiling Magazine presents Pete Rock. APT 419 W. 13th St. (between 9th & Washington) NYC 10014. 212.414.4245. A, C or E to 14th St. aptwebsite.com. Info courtesy of Justin Carter.

IS THERE FREEDOM AFTER HIP HOP?
7pm. A Free forum on Hip-Hop Politics featuring: Jeff Chang, Jerry Quickley, Malkia Cyril, Troy Nkrumah and Rosa Clemente. Moderated by: Davey D. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission Street at 3rd St., San Francisco Plus, FREE Reception after. Meet the panelists and the Hip Hop Theatre Festival crew. DJs: Meilan and Tomas. Info courtesy of Jeff Chang (totalchaoshiphop.com)

Wednesday, May 9


DJ JAZZY JEFF (ZAGREB, CROATIA)
Blackout Classics presented by Phat Phillie at Club Aquarius.
aquarius.hr and myspace.com/phatphillie.

ORCHESTRA BROADWAY (EL BARRIO NYC)
After work. Only $5. Julia de Burgos Cultural Center 1680 Lexington Ave. between 105 & 106th St. El Barrio NYC. 6 train to 103rd St. 212.831.4333. TalllerBoricua.org. (Upcoming: 5.16: Son de Oriente. 5.23: Frankie Vasquez & Soneros del Barrio. 5:30: Manny Oquendo y Libre.)

EXHIBIT: "WRITE ON BROS."
Opening reception from 6pm-9pm. "Write On Bros.: Paintings and Words by Sacha Jenkins SHR and the Legendary Livingroom Johnston." Exhibit stays up through Sat., June 2, 2007. The Eyejammie Fine Arts Gallery 516 W.25th St., Suite 306, Manhattan. Info courtesy of Bill Adler (eyejammie.com).

DJ EMZ @ REMINISCE at SHRINE (HARLEM)
Every Wednesday from 7 pm - 12 midnight. DJ EMZ. Shrine at 2271 Adam Clayton Powell (betw. 133rd & 134th) Trains: B to 135th and walk East 2 blocks or 2 or3 to 135th and walk West 1 block. ShrineNYC.com. Info courtesy of promoter: Erika Elliott!!!!

VIDEO MIX PARTY (NYC)
9pm-?. FREE! The Awesome Two, VJ Uncle Ralph McDaniels, DJ Vernon and DJ Wiz (Kid N Play). Hosts Big Ced and Dana Dane! 21+. M1-5 Lounge 52 Walker St. (betw. Broadway & Church St) Manhattan. m1-5.com. Info courtesy of DJ Wiz.

Thursday, May 10

I have nothing for this day!

Friday May 11

DJ ANDY SMITH of PORTISHEAD (NYC)
Doors at 7pm. Show at 9pm. A truly refreshing creative collector and selector. $20 in advance. $25 at the door. Highline Music Hall 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th) NYC 10011. 212.414.5994. Visit: highlineballroom.com and myspace.com/djandysmith. Info courtesy of Sondra (premiereartistsgroup.com).

FORCE MD'S, SKYY & TALENT (NYC)
5pm doors + free buffet. 8 pm showtime. $25 in advance. More at the door. Vudu Lounge 1487 1st Ave (betw. 77 & 78th St) NYC. www.ClubVudu.com. Info courtesy of AWilkinson.

ROAST YA BOYZ PART 2 (BRIDGEPORT CT)
2pm-10pm. 1 on 1 and 3 on 3 B-Boy/B-Girl Battles.
Freestyle Dance Battle. 1 on 1 Popping Battle. Food and Drinks. Graff Expo: Bring your black books! DJ DP ONE plus Live Performances including NIA, Crash Bandit and NYC dance troupe: KRTS! $10 cover. White Eagle Club 595 East Washington Ave. Bridgeport, CT 06608. Info courtesy of Kid Glyde and BBoy-D (Dynamic Rockers) via FreestyleSession.com's events board.

TRIBUTE TO CORTIJO & ISMAEL RIVERA (NYC)
8 pm, Coritjo's Tribe will rise again with a special performance by Zon del Barrio featuring Sammy Ayala, an original Cortijo alum joining this new septet in tribute to the Boricua forefathers of salsa: Rafael Coritjo & Ismael Rivera. S.O.B.s, 204 Varick St. at West Houston, Manhattan. 1 train to Houston. sobs.com. Info courtesy of Aurora Flores.

Saturday, May 12

BLOCK PARTY W/ THE TREES (BRONX)
DJS: GW THEODORE & FABEL
1 pm - 4 pm. FREE! All Ages! GW Theodore spinning Hip Hop and more plus Fabel rocking classic Salsa & Boogaloo (maybe even some Bomba!) Food, bicycle raffle, arts & crafts and flower planting. Hunts Point at Manieda & Spofford Bronx NY 10474. 6 train to Hunts Point. Also: Meet at 10am at 1231 LaFayette Ave for a bike ride of the future path of the South Bronx Greenway and visit Hunts Point's new park: Barretto Park! Presented by The Sustainable South Bronx (SSBX.org)

LA FIESTA BORINQUENA (BRONX)
12pm-7pm. FREE! Enjoy the pre-Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade festivities. Southern Blvd. betw. Westchester Ave.& 163rd St. Performances scheduled. For more information: 718.792.8797. Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade is May 20! ilovethebronx.com.

OPENING: CASE 2 & KEZ 5 (NETHERLANDS)
May 12 - Sept. 23. Press Reception: 15:00 - 17:00 hrs. Exhibition of drawings by New York writers CASE 2 and KEZ 5 in the Groninger Museum Museumeiland 1, 9711 ME Groningen, The Netherlands. Info courtesy of www.allcity.info.

DJ SPINNA & BOBBITO (BROOKLYN)
10pm-4am. Annual tribute to Steve Wonder. All Stevie Wonder exclusives, covers, samples and remixes. $20 in advance. 21+.
The Sugar Factory 269 Kent Ave Brooklyn (betw. 2nd & 3rd). L train to Bedford. Info courtesy of Bobbito. More info Keistar.com.

FELIX HERNANDEZ: RHYTHM REVUE DANCE PARTY (NYC)
10pm - 4am. Dancers do not sleep on this event. If you are looking to hear Classic 70s breaks plus Funk to pop and lock to, Felix is your man! He is not a "Hip Hop DJ" but man does Felix have SELECTION! This one DJ packs Roseland Ballroom 239 W 52 St. Manhattan. Classic Soul, R&B, Disco, Funk, Latin of the 60s, 70s and 80s+ Tickets are available at classicSoul.com
or 212-619-FUNK (3865). Info courtesy of DJ Felix Hernandez.

Sunday, May 13


END OF THE WEAK MC CHALLENGE (NYC)
9 pm. The Pyramid 101 Ave. A (betw. 6th & 7th) NY NY 10009. Hosts: Prolific, Big Zoo & Vice Verses. Info courtesy of Big Zoo & Prolific. endoftheweak.com.

SLIDE (LAS VEGAS)
10 pm - dawn. Presented by Mr. Freeze. Come to Slide at Tabu for the hottest spot in Vegas every Sunday night! MGM Grand 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South in Las Vegas NV. Info courtesy of Mr. Freeze: MrFreezeRSC.net.


Jorge "Fabel" Pabon: Upcoming

May 12: S. Bronx
Block Party w/ the Trees
1 pm - 4 pm: DJing w/ GW
Theodore @ Manieda & Spofford. Take the 6 to Hunts Point. SSBX.org

May 16: Northampton MA

May 20: Bronx
Rock Steady Crew in the Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade

June 23: England
BBoys for Life Conference Birmingham UK.
punch-records.co.uk

July 2 - 7: NYC
Master Class at Peridance
890 Broadway 6th Fl. NYC
peridance.com

July 9 - August 3: NYC Every Mon. & Wed. High School Summer Program at NYU's Tisch School.

July 16 - 26: Philadelphia
Workshop dates TBA. Rennie Harris' Illadelph Legends illadelph.org

July 21: Cleveland Ingenuity Festival of Art and Technology From the Bronx to Cleveland: Student Hip Hop Performance!
ingenuitycleveland.com.

July 23 - 29: NYC Rock Steady Crew 30th Anniversary rocksteadycrew.com

Popping/Locking Classes Every Monday NYC: 8 - 9:15 pm. Steps on Broadway 2121 Broadway 3rd Fl. at W. 74th. NYC.
212.874.2410. $14.50 per class. 1,2 or 3 to 72nd. Beginners welcome. Ages 15 and up only. StepsNYC.com

To Book Jorge "Fabel" Pabon: contact FabelRSC@aol.com for performances, lecture/demonstrations, master classes & private classes, choreography, Hip Hop history, DJ'ing, hosting moderating or speaking on panels and more! Lectures include: The Great Hip Hop Swindle and The Foundational Dance Forms Associated with Hip Hop Culture.

Please visit: myspace.com/PopMasterFabel.

Photo of Fabel from Subway Art by Henry Chalfant

Exhibits

JAMEL SHABAZZ - MEN OF HONOR (PA)
Through June 24. The African American Museum 700 Arch St. Philadelphia PA 19106. Phone: 215.574.0380. AAMPmuseum.org. Info courtesy of Laylah Barrayn.

VISUAL SLANG: THE MODERN URBAN IMAGINATION (NYC)
FREE! An exhibit of innovative artwork and global graffiti by a dynamic mix of over 30 artists crossing cultures, traditions and genres. Their work ranges from the sensuously spiritual to the scathingly satirical as they reflect the contemporary social and political order. Abrons Arts 466 Grand St. on the corner of Pitt. NYC 10002. F train to East Broadway or Delancey or J or M to Essex Street. Tues.-Sat. from 9am-10pm through June 12:; Sunday 10am-6pm.abronsarts.org. Info courtesy of Lois Stavsky.

MARE 139 (LONDON)
The first European showing of breakthrough B-Boy series of drawings. Through May 5. Tues-Sat.:19:00 or 22:00. Hackney Empire Hospitality Room Town Hall Square Wilton Way London E8. Mare139.com. Info courtesy of artcrimes.org.

UNTITLED: ORIGINAL SKATEBOARD ART (NYC)
Curator Cey Adams. Acknowledging "a new wave of Black and Latino skateboarders and skateboard artists." Boards by CLAW Money, CYCLE, ESPO, GHOST, EZO, HAZE Morning Breath, DR. REVOLT, Shepard Fairey and many more. Sacha Jenkins has contributed a board in memory of Harold Hunter. Through May 5. Info: untitledshow.com. Eyejammie Fine Arts Gallery 516 W.25th St. Suite 306 (betw. 10th & 11th) NYC. Info courtesy of Bill Adler: eyejammie.com.

THE BLACK PANTHERS: STEPHEN SHAMES (NYC)
Shames's black-and-white photos capture the Panthers' domestic lives and community programs in intimate detail, but he was also on hand for the rallies and the funerals. This large show chronicles the fire that time in all its righteous hope and bitter anguish. Steven Kasher, 521 W 23rd NYC. 212.966.3978. Through May 26. Info: villagevoice.com


HusH Tours

New York City is known to the world as "The Birthplace of Hip Hop." Signs of it's rich cultural and musical heritage resonate throughout the boroughs. While many of NYC's most popular tourist attractions have connection to history, many of Hip Hop's key locations remain unmarked and largely unvisited. HusH Tours and its celebrity narrators aim to change that! Check out our new Queens Bridge & Hollis Rap Tour - for tour guides, descriptions, dates and times visit www.hushtours.com or call 212.714.3527.

Above: HusH tour guides are Legends! DJ Red Alert & Rahiem (Furious Five)

Kel 1st Custom Designed
Graffiti Style Jewelry

Custom designed, made-2-order graffiti style jewelry including rings, nameplates, earrings and belt buckles in silver, gold or platinum by KEL 1ST.

By Appointment Only
email: info@kel1st.com
visit: www.Kel1st.com

KEL 1ST copyright 1983-2007

S.U.R.E. Record Pool & DJ Coalition

Spinners Unlimited Record Enterprises-
28 Years and Still Going Strong.

Digital, Vinyl + MP3s for Professional DJs that break new music. For the Latest News, Charts & Feedback:
SureRecordPool.com SureNYRecordPool@aol.com

DJGeometrix.com
DJ Geometrix of the Trooperz Crew is one of Washington DC's best Hip Hop DJs. His message board is the #1 online community of turntablists & battle DJs in the USA. For more info on his mixtapes, residencies and tour dates: DJGeometrix.com.

June 23: BBoys For Life: Birmingham U.K.


In This Issue
Park Jams!
Fri. May 4
Sat. May 5
Sun. May 6
Mon. May 7
Tues. May 8
Wed. May 9
Thurs. May 10
Fri. May 11
Sat. May 12
Sun. May 13
Fabel's Schedule
Exhibits
HusH Tours
Kel 1st
S.U.R.E.
Radio!
Read Watch Sign!
NYC Dance Classes
Opportunities!
Submissions
About Tools of War


RECOMMENDED
RADIO


Tuesday

AFRIKA BAMBAATAA
8pm-12am EST
WHCR 90.3 FM
www.WHCR.org



Wednesday

DJ ECLIPSE & SKIZZ
The Halftime Show 10:30pm-1am EST
WNYU 89.1 FM
www.WNYU.org

NOAH UMAN
Coffee Break For
Heroes & Villains
11pm - 2am
WFMU 91.1 FM & 90.1 FM
www.coffeebreakradio.com

TG ANALOG MASTER
8pm-9pm
The Old School Radio Hour globalfunkradio.com



Friday

DJ BILLY JAM
Needle on the Record
3pm-6pm EST
WFMU: 91.1 FM
www.WFMU.org

TRGGR Radio
Chris, Tone & Rec
8pm-10pm EST
WXOJ 103.3 FM
myspace.com/trggrradio

DJ NOMADIK
Time Traveling
10pm-12am
88.1 FM WMBR
www.wmbr.org



Saturday

FELIX HERNANDEZ 10am-2 pm EST
88.3 WBGO-FM ClassicSoul.com

AFRIKA BAMBAATAA
True School Radio
12pm-3pm EST
www.TheWOET.com




Sunday

KIDRAGON & ENTEC
Discourse Show
12-2pm PST
twelvez.com

GRAFFITI NYC TV
w/ JAMES TOP
1:30 am EST
Channel 67 MNN
http://MNN.org


Many Days

KOOL DJ RED ALERT
Sat & Sun. 10pm - 12am
Classic Collection
Backspin 43 on Sirius.


CAPN CHRIS HILL SHOW
www.RHYTHM96.com Mon. - Fri. 3 to 6 pm.
Also:
www.OLDSKOOL101.com


READ, WATCH or SIGN!

www.PlayaHata.com
www.DaveyD.com
FreestyleSession.com
OldSchoolHipHop.com
DJGeometrix.com
MrWigglez.biz
ArtCrimes.org
SkratchWorx.com
VirtualBoricua.org

Throw Your Own Park Jam
nycgovparks.org
It's only $25 per application and about $45 for sound permit from the police.

Hip Hop `cleanup' involves more than musicians
by Davey D for
mercurynews.com

Mothers Day Radio
www.mothersdayradio.com
www.petitiononline.com



NYC DANCE CLASSES & PRACTICE SPOTS

MONDAYS
PopMaster Fabel
Popping & Locking
8-9:15pm Steps NYC
See Monday Listing StepsNYC.com

THURSDAYS
King Uprock
Rocking & Locking, Popping, Breaking.
6:30 - 8:45 pm. FREE! The Beacon I.S. 93 66-56 Madison Ave. Ridgewood, Queens NY 11385. Take the M tain to Forest Ave. 718-628-8702. Visit www.DynastyRockers.com

THURSDAYS
SNAP, POP & LOCK w/ SNAPSHOT & WANDEE
7:15 pm. Castle Hill YMCA 200 Castle Hill Bronx. NY $10 Call 718.792.1303.
myspace.com/snapshotd
myspace.com/truessencia

THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS
Kom & Waak (Breaks Kru)
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Open Practice: El Puente Beacon. JHS 50 South 3rd St. Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY 11211. All ages & levels welcome. J, M or Z to Marcy Ave.
breakskru.com
ALSO SATURDAYS from 2 pm - 4 pm. El Puente.


SATURDAYS
Pop Shop @ PMT Dance Studio (B) 69 West 14th NYC. Around $5 per class.
myspace.com/nycpopshop


OPPORTUNITIES

SAN FRANCISCO HIP HOP DANCEFEST
seeking submissions
for Nov. 16-18, 2007.
sfhiphopdancefest.com

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[bigirl]

MONDAY MAY 7th
SOBS Urban Concerts Presents:
Featuring:
MECCA a.k.a. GRIMO
& THE HIP HOP CREOLE MOVEMENT
featuring:
BLACK ALEX
MR. REO
SWEET MICKEY
JIMMY O
& VARIOUS OTHER ARTISTS
Invited Guests:
Wyclef Jean, Shakim Compere, Harve Pierre, Quincy Douby (NBA/Sacremento Kings),
Sha Money XL (G-Unit), Mona Scott (Violator).
Doors: 7pm
Shows: 9pm
Admission: $10 Advance/$12 Day of Show

New York, NY — Hip Hop is a style of music that transcends across many cultures around the world. Similar to most urban societies internationally, people have made Hip Hop culture a part of their own. WyClef Jean, Grammy award winner and member of the international group, The Fugees, recently launched Sak Pasé Music.

Join Sak Pasé Music as they introduce MECCA aka GRIMO on Monday, May 7, 2007 at S.O.B.’s, 204 Varick Street at West Houston, New York at 7pm.Enjoy a live performance and songs from MECCA’s debut LP titled, “Kreyol Konneksyon”. Featured artists like Sweet Micky and King Kino will also perform alongside MECCA..

MECCA aka GRIMO is a rapper, poet, actor, activist and humanitarian who has staked his claim in the Hip Hop Industry but with a unique twist. He is a Hip Hop artist with Creole origin, which gives him the ability to recite lyrics in Creole, English and occasionally French. This form or genre is known as Hip Hop Creole which is a style of music that has a way of speaking and uplifting the people of a similar culture. Hip Hop Creole music has been around for years and is now being introduced through WyClef Jean's Sak Pasé label.

"This new genre of American inspired Haitian music opens a door to more than one genre in the Haitian culture".- says Mecca.MECCA aka GRIMO's debut LP Kreyol Konneksyon is to be released through WyClef Jean’s Sak Pasé brand. Special invited guests include elite who are of Haitian decent that are currently working in the field of Film, Television, Entertainment and Sports industries

For More Info, Check out:
ONPOINTWORLD.COM
MECCAAKAGRIMO.COM
MYSPACE.COM/ONPOINTWORLD
REFUGEE-KOCH-EPIDEMIC-OZONE MAG-AMAZIN MAG-GHETTO YOUTHS

SUNDAY MAY 20th
S.O.B.'s Urban Concerts Present:
KRS-ONE & MARLEY MARL @ IRVING PLAZA
Doors: 8pm
Admission: $20 In Advance

The Beef is over! The Beef is over!
More than 20 years after Boogie Down Productions and MC Shan & Marley Marl traded dis records in what was the first higly publicized rap beef of many to come, KRS and Marley will come together on stage at Irving Plaza. No longer beefin about the origin of Hip Hop from their now infamous “The Bridge “ and “The Bridge is Over” musical debate, Krs-One and Marley Marl are set to make history with their upcoming release Hip Hop Lives.

In support of their brand new release, this somewhat surprising MC/DJ duo are set to blaze a path of Hip Hop unity in response to current attacks on lyrical content from the media and claims that the genre is dead from their peers. Out to prove that Hip Hop is indeed alive and well, Krs-One and Marley Marl are embarking on a three city tour, New York, D.C. and Philadelphia to spread the word. It ain’t so much about where the music came from, its about where its going.

To quote the great Rakim, "It ain't where you from, it's where you at!" Join the movement and show you believe that Hip Hop Lives with Krs-One and Marley Marl Sunday May 20 at The Fillmore New York (At Irving Plaza).

 

[dwnsouth]

bumper

 

[Piff504]

It sucks being a hip hop head stuck in the south. like me.

 

[bigirl]

Friday, May 11

DJ ANDY SMITH of PORTISHEAD (NYC)
Doors at 7pm. Show at 9pm. A truly refreshing creative collector and selector. $20 in advance. $25 at the door. Highline Music Hall 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th) NYC 10011. 212.414.5994. Visit: highlineballroom.com and myspace.com/djandysmith. Info courtesy of Sondra (premiereartistsgroup.com).

EXHIBIT: LET YOUR MOTTO BE RESISTANCE (NYC)
May 11 - Sept. 9: 150 years of American history through the lives of well-known abolitionists, artists, scientists, writers, entertainers and sports figures. It features over 100 photographers, starting with portraits from the mid-19th century, and explores the ways in which the sitters collaborated with photographers to create positive images while challenging demeaning stereotypes. International Center of Photography 1133 Ave of the Americas at 43rd St. NYC 10036. Call 212-857-0000 or visit: icp.org. Info courtesy of trace212.com's newsletter.

FORCE MD'S, SKYY & TALENT (NYC)
5pm doors + free buffet. 8 pm showtime. $25 in advance. More at the door. Vudu Lounge 1487 1st Ave (betw. 77 & 78th St) NYC. www.ClubVudu.com. Info courtesy of AWilkinson.

ROAST YA BOYZ PART 2 (BRIDGEPORT CT)
2pm-10pm. 1 on 1 and 3 on 3 B-Boy/B-Girl Battles.
Freestyle Dance Battle. 1 on 1 Popping Battle. Food and Drinks. Graff Expo: Bring your black books! DJ DP ONE plus Live Performances including NIA, Crash Bandit and NYC dance troupe: KRTS! $10 cover. White Eagle Club 595 East Washington Ave. Bridgeport, CT 06608. Info courtesy of Kid Glyde and BBoy-D (Dynamic Rockers) via FreestyleSession.com's events board.

TRIBUTE TO CORTIJO & ISMAEL RIVERA (NYC)
8 pm, Coritjo's Tribe will rise again with a special performance by Zon del Barrio featuring Sammy Ayala, an original Cortijo alum joining this new septet in tribute to the Boricua forefathers of salsa: Rafael Coritjo & Ismael Rivera. S.O.B.s, 204 Varick St. at West Houston, Manhattan. 1 train to Houston. sobs.com. Info courtesy of Aurora Flores.

SAN JUAN HILL (SPANISH HARLEM)
$7 cover. A mix of Soulful Afro-Latin Jazz and Hip Hop Grooves with sounds from P.R., Cuba, Brazil, Jamaica, USA etc. Playing original songs and popular covers in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Camaradas 2241 First Ave. at115th St. NYC. 212.348.2704. 10 pm 1st set. 11:30pm 2nd. set. 6 train to 116 St. walk east to First Ave. Info courtesy of Frank Diggz from San Juan Hill (myspace.com/sanjuanhill).

THROUGH THEIR EYES (ASBURY PARK)
6:30-10:30 ish. Feat. Sunny Buick, Mitch O'Connel & Bethany Marchman. Crybaby Gallery 706 Cookman Ave. 2nd Floor
Asbury Park, NJ 07712. crybabyartgallery.com. Info courtesy of Juicy Jenn.

MAKE IT FUNKY (CHICAGO)
9 pm. Hosted by Joe Russo (Sini Bar). Music by Fathom DJ, Tone B Nimble, Sean Alvarez, & Christian Armand. Sonotheque 1444 W. Chicago IL. Info courtesy of allnaturalhiphop.com.

GET FRESH FRIDAYS WITH EOW (NYC)
10pm. FREE! DJ DD Pesh. No Cover, No Dress, No Stress
Opium Den 29 East 3rd Street b/w 2nd Ave & Bowery NYC.
EndofTheWeak.com.

RING THE ALARM FRIDAYS (SEATTLE)
722 East Pike St. Seattle. $8 before 11 // $10 After 11.
DJ N8, DJ Hyro, DJ Neil Armstrong (5th Platoon) and
special guest Rags to Riches.myspace.com/resmedent.
Info courtesy of DJ Neil Armstrong (5thplatoon.com).

"HIP HOP PROJECT" DEBUTS
http://odeo.com Info courtesy of Davey D.

GONG DJ BATTLE-LA moved to JUNE 7TH!
More tba. It's worth the wait! myspace.com/thegongdjbattle

Saturday, May 12

BLOCK PARTY W/ THE TREES w/ DJS: GRANDWIZZARD THEODORE & FABEL (BRONX)
1 pm - 4 pm. FREE! All Ages! GW Theodore spinning Hip Hop and more plus Fabel rocking classic Salsa & Boogaloo (maybe even some Bomba!) Food, bicycle raffle, arts & crafts and flower planting. Hunts Point at Manieda & Spofford Bronx NY 10474. 6 train to Hunts Point. Also: Meet at 10am at 1231 LaFayette Ave for a bike ride of the future path of the South Bronx Greenway and visit Hunts Point's new park: Barretto Park! Presented by The Sustainable South Bronx (SSBX.org)

LA FIESTA BORINQUENA (BRONX)
12pm-6pm. FREE! 2 Stages + 50 Live Performances! Enjoy the pre-Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade festivities. Southern Blvd. betw. Westchester Ave.& 163rd St. Skelly Tournament, Kids Rides and Games, Vendors, Food, Giveaways +For more information: 718.792.8797. Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade is May 20! Info courtesy of Al Pizarro and ilovethebronx.com.

TEAM REV'S HIP HOP LIFE" CONFERENCE (QUEENS)
10am-5pm. FREE for Young people ages 13-21. Feat. Chuck from CEO of Allhiphop.com, Ed Lover, Salt from Salt n Pepa, April Silver, Ralph McDaniels and Chris and Courtney Brown.
York College 94-20 Guy R Brewer Jamaica NY 11451.
J or E to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer. For more info: 917.885.0245. Info courtesy of Syreeta from Team Revs.

SECOND ANNUAL PUNK RECORD FAIR (BROOKLYN)
10am-7pm. $7. Collectors and dealers from all over the US (as well as London) in attendance. The Detroit Cobras play at 9pm. South Paw 125 Fifth Ave Brooklyn NY. 718.230.0236. Q Train to 7th Ave. M/N/Q/R/W/4/5 to Atlantic-Pacific. M/N/R to Union St. 2/3 to Bergen St. F to 4th Ave. Visit: spsounds.com. Info courtesy of Flavorpill.net

OPENING: CASE 2 & KEZ 5 (NETHERLANDS)
May 12 - Sept. 23. Press Reception: 15:00 - 17:00 hrs. Exhibition of drawings by New York writers CASE 2 and KEZ 5 in the Groninger Museum Museumeiland 1, 9711 ME Groningen, The Netherlands. Info courtesy of www.allcity.info.

DJ SPINNA & BOBBITO (BROOKLYN)
10pm-4am. Annual tribute to Steve Wonder. All Stevie Wonder exclusives, covers, samples and remixes. $20 in advance. 21+.
The Sugar Factory 269 Kent Ave Brooklyn (betw. 2nd & 3rd). L train to Bedford. Info courtesy of Bobbito. More info Keistar.com.

FELIX HERNANDEZ: RHYTHM REVUE DANCE PARTY (NYC)
10pm - 4am. Dancers do not sleep on this event. If you are looking to hear Classic 70s breaks plus Funk to pop and lock to, Felix is your man! He is not a "Hip Hop DJ" but man does Felix have SELECTION! This one DJ packs Roseland Ballroom 239 W 52 St. Manhattan. Classic Soul, R&B, Disco, Funk, Latin of the 60s, 70s and 80s+ Tickets are available at classicSoul.com
or 212-619-FUNK (3865). Info courtesy of DJ Felix Hernandez.

QUALITY w/ DJS HAUL & MASON (SANTA MONICA)
10 pm - 2 am. 21+. $10 cover at Zanzibar 1301 5th St. (5th and Arizona) Santa Monica CA 90401. zanzibarlive.com. Info courtesy of DJ Haul & Mason.


Sunday, May 13


RAHZEL VS SUPERNATURAL + JS-1 (EINDHOVEN)
20.00 hrs. Effenaar Dommelstraat 2 5611 CK Eindhoven
+31 (0)40 239 36 66. 19,50 at the door (Presale 17,50)
More info: effenaar.nl. Info courtesy of FlowProvider.com.

SLIDE (LAS VEGAS)
10 pm - dawn. Presented by Mr. Freeze. Come to Slide at Tabu for the hottest spot in Vegas every Sunday night! MGM Grand 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South in Las Vegas NV. Info courtesy of Mr. Freeze: MrFreezeRSC.net.

FREE-O-DUB @ END OF THE WEAK (NYC)
Doors at 9 pm. Show at 10 pm. Once a month, EOW Records lops off the $10 cover for EOW and keeps it FREE all night! Feat.Solid Ground, i.2.i, Svengali, Webbafied, and Jess Jamez plus DJs Calabrass and Yo Vinyl Richie! The Pyramid 101 Ave. A (betw. 6th & 7th) NY NY 10009. Hosts: Prolific, Big Zoo & Vice Verses. Info courtesy of Big Zoo & Prolific. endoftheweak.com.

Monday, May 14

PRINCE PAUL, A.VEE & DJ 3D (NYC)
10 pm-? $6. APT 419 W. 13th St. (betw. 9th & Washington) NYC 10014. 212.414.4245. A, C or E to 14th St. aptwebsite.com. Info courtesy of Justin Carter.

FABEL'S POPPING/LOCKING CLASS NYC
8pm-9:15pm at Steps on Broadway 2121
Broadway 3rd Fl. at W. 74th St in Manhattan.
$14.50 per class. Take the 1,2 or 3 to 72nd.
StepsNYC.com or 212 874-2410. Beginners welcome. *Fabel is also available for one on one classes. Simply write to ToolsofWar@gmail.com.



Photo of Fabel at the 2005 Vh1 Honors by Joe Conzo.

Tuesday, May 15

OPEN MIC @ CARLITOS PROJECT! (EL BARRIO)
8pm-12am. FREE! Sign up @ 8 pm. Carlitos Cafe 1701 Lexington Ave. (bet. E.106 & E.107) NYC. 6 to 103rd. CarlitosNY.com. Info courtesy of ArtForChange.org.

GHOSTFACE, SPANK ROCK, ROXY OXY COTTONTAIL (NYC)
Also: DJ Nick Catchdubs 9 pm. 16+. Highline Ballroom 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th) NYC. 212.414.5994. HighlineBallroom.com. Tickets: 866.468.7619. Info courtesy of Roxy (Oxycottontail.com).

Wednesday, May 16

SON DE ORIENTE (EL BARRIO NYC)
After work. Only $5. Julia de Burgos Cultural Center 1680 Lexington Ave. between 105 & 106th St. El Barrio NYC. 6 train to 103rd St. 212.831.4333. TalllerBoricua.org. (Upcoming: 5.23: Frankie Vasquez & Soneros del Barrio. 5:30: Manny Oquendo y Libre.)

DJ EMZ @ REMINISCE at SHRINE (HARLEM)
Every Wednesday from 7 pm - 12 midnight. DJ EMZ. Shrine at 2271 Adam Clayton Powell (betw. 133rd & 134th) Trains: B to 135th and walk East 2 blocks or 2 or3 to 135th and walk West 1 block. ShrineNYC.com. Info courtesy of promoter: Erika Elliott!!!!

VIDEO MIX PARTY (NYC)
9pm-?. FREE! The Awesome Two, VJ Uncle Ralph McDaniels, DJ Vernon and DJ Wiz (Kid N Play). Hosts Big Ced and Dana Dane! 21+. M1-5 Lounge 52 Walker St. (betw. Broadway & Church St) Manhattan. m1-5.com. Info courtesy of DJ Wiz.

RICH MEDINA @ APT (NYC)
10pm - ?. $5 cover. APT 419 W. 13th St. (betw. 9th & Washington) NYC 10014. 212.414.4245. A, C or E to 14th St. aptwebsite.com. Info courtesy of Justin Carter.



Remix Hotel NYC: May 18-20, 2007

May 18-20 | 1-8 p.m. | FREE!
SAE Institute of Technology-New York
Herald Square | 1293 Broadway, Ninth Floor NYC

Remix magazine's traveling production and performance event, Remix Hotel, heads back to SAE's New York campus May 18-20 for another three days of next-generation product demos, master classes, special guest appearances and much more. Presented by Microsoft, RHNYC 2007 welcomes back Shocklee Entertainment for another series of music-industry panels featuring Public Enemy founder Hank Shocklee, hot-shot producer Just Blaze and many others. In addition to their favorite technology partners, attendees will also have access to killer afterparties, master classes and other surprises-all for free!

Remix Hotel NYC Special Guest Appearances: Roc Raida, Johnny Juice Rosado, GrandMixer DXT, Just Blaze, Rob Swift, Buckshot, DJ Excess, Kode9, Vernon Reid, Frankie Knuckles, Inferno, Big Wiz, Neil Armstrong and many more.

Visit www.remixhotel.com for more info.

Don't Miss the RHNYC Afterparties!
May 17: Michael Arana at Guest House
May 18: DJ Willie Graff at Cielo
May 19: Victor Calderone at Pacha New York
May 19: Kode-9, Shackleton & more at Love
May 20: Frankie Knuckles at Cielo
Admission is FREE to all RHNYC badge holders.

Remix Hotel is pleased to announce the launch of www.remixhotelnyc.imeem.com - the official social network presence for Remix Hotel NYC. Visit the Official RHNYC Profile and share your music, videos and pictures with the rest of the Remix Hotel community. Be sure to explore the profile frequently for exciting new gear demos, podcasts, party photos and performance clips - and remember, the Remix Hotel party never stops on iMeem!

Friday May 18

ORIGINAL ELEMENTS & SOCIAL ACTIVISM HIP HOP CONFERENCE (NYC)
2 pm workshops and 6pm - 9pm concert. Supernatural, King Uprock, MERES, The Welfare Poets and more. Legendary videographer, Ralph McDaniels will be honored. $7 but concert is free for those who attend the workshops. LaGuardia Community College 31-10 Thomson Ave. Long Island City, N.Y. 11101. Info: 718.482.5151 or lagcc.cuny.edu/lpac. Info from LadyintheShoe.

SPINTHING (LONDON)
9pm-2am. DJ Spin Doctor & Mr Thing. The Westbury, 34 Kilburn High Road, London NW6. thedoctorsorders.com.

TALIB KWELI (NYC)
11 pm. Highline Ballroom 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th) NYC. 212.414.5994. HighlineBallroom.com. Tickets: 866.468.7619.


Saturday, May 19

LORD FINESSE & CHAIRMAN MAO (NYC)
10 pm - ? $10 cover. Special guest DJ Lord Finesse. APT 419 W. 13th St. (9th & Washington) NYC 10014. 212.414.4245. Take the A, C or E to 14th St. aptwebsite.com. Info courtesy of Justin Carter.

RONI SARIG & RICO WADE ON "THIRD COAST" (ATLANTA)
4 pm. Roni Sarig will discuss his new book, Third Coast: OutKast, Timbaland and How Hip-Hop Became a Southern Thing. He will be joined by Organized Noize producer Rico Wade (OutKast, TLC), on a panel moderated by Rodney Carmichael (Creative Loafing) to discuss the past, present, and future of the Dirty South. Criminal Records in Little Five Points 466 Moreland Ave. Sponsored by A Cappella Books (acappellabooks.com) Info courtesy of Roni Sarig.

GRAFFITI SLIDE/LECTURE & PANEL (LOS ANGELES)
2 pm: Panel discussion moderated by James Prigoff, slide presentation by Steve Grody and a discussion about the stylistic distinctions and evolution of Los Angeles graffiti with RISK, REVOK and YVAL. Museum of Contemporary Art 250 S. Grand Ave. LA CA 90012 - Ahmanson Auditorium. Info: 213.621.1713 and moca.org.

HIP HOP CHESS FEDERATION (SAN FRANCISCO)



Sunday, May 20

BRONX PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE
1 pm on the Grand Concourse from 176th St to 167th St. Grand Marshall is Fat Joe. Also feat. The Rock Steady Crew, Yomo Toro, The Tats Cru, DJ Charlie Chase (Cold Crush Brothers), DJ Disco Wiz, KRS One, Freedom Williams (C&C Music Factory), Candela and more! Trains D on the Grand Concourse or 4 train on Jerome Ave. Info courtesy of Al Pizarro.

KRS-ONE & MARLEY MARL: HIP-HOP LIVES (NYC)
8 pm. Irving Plaza 17 Irving Plaza @ 15 St Manhattan, NYC
$20 In advanced. Presented by SOBs (www.SOBs.com) Info courtesy of breakskru.com.

END OF THE WEAK MC CHALLENGE (NYC)
9 pm. The Pyramid 101 Ave. A (betw. 6th & 7th) NY NY 10009. Hosts: Prolific, Big Zoo & Vice Verses. Info courtesy of Big Zoo & Prolific. endoftheweak.com.

MR. WIGGLES @ SLIDE (LAS VEGAS)
10 pm - dawn. Presented by Mr. Freeze. Come to Slide at Tabu for the hottest spot in Vegas every Sunday night! MGM Grand 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South in Las Vegas NV. Info courtesy of Mr. Freeze: MrFreezeRSC.net.


Jorge "Fabel" Pabon: Upcoming

May 12: S. Bronx
Block Party w/ the Trees
1 pm - 4 pm: DJing w/ GW
Theodore @ Manieda & Spofford. Take the 6 to Hunts Point. SSBX.org

May 20: Bronx
Rock Steady Crew in the Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade

June 21- 23: England
BBoys for Life Conference Birmingham UK.
punch-records.co.uk

July 2 - 7: NYC
Master Class at Peridance
890 Broadway 6th Fl. NYC
peridance.com

July 9 - August 3: NYC Every Mon. & Wed. High School Summer Program at NYU's Tisch School.

July 16 - 26: Philadelphia
Workshop dates TBA. Rennie Harris' Illadelph Legends illadelph.org

July 21: Cleveland Ingenuity Festival of Art and Technology From the Bronx to Cleveland: Student Hip Hop Performance!
ingenuitycleveland.com.

July 23 - 29: NYC Rock Steady Crew 30th Anniversary rocksteadycrew.com

Popping/Locking Classes Every Monday NYC: 8 - 9:15 pm. Steps on Broadway 2121 Broadway 3rd Fl. at W. 74th. NYC.
212.874.2410. $14.50 per class. 1,2 or 3 to 72nd. Beginners welcome. Ages 15 and up only. StepsNYC.com

To Book Jorge "Fabel" Pabon: contact FabelRSC@aol.com for performances, lecture/demonstrations, master classes & private classes, choreography, Hip Hop history, DJ'ing, hosting moderating or speaking on panels and more! Lectures include: The Great Hip Hop Swindle and The Foundational Dance Forms Associated with Hip Hop Culture.

Please visit: myspace.com/PopMasterFabel.

Photo of Fabel from Subway Art by Henry Chalfant

Exhibits

DON'T DO THAT! (LONDON)
DELTA, STASH, Ron English, DALEK, Andrew McAttee, Mark Dean Veca. FREE! Tues. - Sat. from 12-6pm. Late nights Thurs. until 9pm. Nearest tube: Tottenham Court. Exhibit runs through May 26. Elms Painting Rooms 1-3-5 Flitcroft St. London WC2H 8DH. t: 020 7836 6747. Info: elmslesters.co.uk. Info courtesy of artcrimes.org.
WRITE ON BROS.
"Write On Bros.: Paintings and Words by Sacha Jenkins SHR and the Legendary Livingroom Johnston." Exhibit stays up through June 2. The Eyejammie Fine Arts Gallery 516 W.25th St., Suite 306, Manhattan. Info courtesy of Bill Adler (eyejammie.com).

JAMEL SHABAZZ - MEN OF HONOR (PA)
Through June 24. The African American Museum 700 Arch St. Philadelphia PA 19106. Phone: 215.574.0380. AAMPmuseum.org. Info courtesy of Laylah Barrayn.

VISUAL SLANG: THE MODERN URBAN IMAGINATION (NYC)
FREE! An exhibit of innovative artwork and global graffiti by a dynamic mix of over 30 artists crossing cultures, traditions and genres. Their work ranges from the sensuously spiritual to the scathingly satirical as they reflect the contemporary social and political order. Abrons Arts 466 Grand St. on the corner of Pitt. NYC 10002. F train to East Broadway or Delancey or J or M to Essex Street. Tues.-Sat. from 9am-10pm through June 12:; Sunday 10am-6pm.abronsarts.org. Info courtesy of Lois Stavsky.

THE BLACK PANTHERS: STEPHEN SHAMES (NYC)
Shames's black-and-white photos capture the Panthers' domestic lives and community programs in intimate detail, but he was also on hand for the rallies and the funerals. This large show chronicles the fire that time in all its righteous hope and bitter anguish. Steven Kasher, 521 W 23rd NYC. 212.966.3978. Through May 26. Info: villagevoice.com


HusH Tours

Hip Hop Tours through Harlem, Queens, The Bronx and Manhattan led by Hip Hop historians who were there feat. pioneers and legends including GrandMaster Caz (Cold Crush), Reggie Reg (Crash Crew), Kurtis Blow, Rahiem (Furious Five) & Mikey D!

Check out our new Queens Bridge & Hollis Rap Tour as well as Walk This Way Harlem Hip Hop Walk and the all time classic tour through midtown Manhattan, Harlem and the Bronx to Hip Hop culture's most important landmarks. See the historic clubs, battle sites, video locations and parks where Hip Hop took it's first baby steps! For tour guides, descriptions, dates and times visit www.hushtours.com or call 212.714.3527.

Above: HusH tour guides are Legends! DJ Red Alert & Rahiem (Furious Five)

Kel 1st Custom Designed
Graffiti Style Jewelry

Custom designed, made-2-order graffiti style jewelry including rings, nameplates, earrings and belt buckles in silver, gold or platinum by KEL 1ST.

By Appointment Only
email: info@kel1st.com
visit: www.Kel1st.com

KEL 1ST copyright 1983-2007

June 23: BBoys For Life: Birmingham U.K.



DJGeometrix.com
Geometrix of the Trooperz Crew is one of Washington DC's best Hip Hop DJs. His message board is the #1 online community of turntablists & battle DJs in the USA. For more info on his mixtapes, residencies and tour dates: DJGeometrix.com.
In This Issue
Park Jams!
Fri. May 11
Sat. May 12
Sun. May 13
Mon. May 14
Tues. May 15
Wed. May 16
Remix Hotel NYC
Fri. May 18
Sat. May 19
Sun. May 20
Fabel's Schedule
Exhibits
HusH Tours
Kel 1st
BBoys for Life
DJ Geometrix
Radio!
Read Watch Sign!
NYC Dance Classes
Opportunities!
Submissions
About Tools of War


RECOMMENDED
RADIO


Tuesday

AFRIKA BAMBAATAA
8pm-12am EST
WHCR 90.3 FM
www.WHCR.org



Wednesday

DJ ECLIPSE & SKIZZ
The Halftime Show 10:30pm-1am EST
WNYU 89.1 FM
www.WNYU.org

NOAH UMAN
Coffee Break For
Heroes & Villains
11pm - 2am
WFMU 91.1 FM & 90.1 FM
www.coffeebreakradio.com

TG ANALOG MASTER
8pm-9pm
The Old School Radio Hour globalfunkradio.com



Friday

DJ BILLY JAM
Needle on the Record
3pm-6pm EST
WFMU: 91.1 FM
www.WFMU.org

TRGGR Radio
Chris, Tone & Rec
8pm-10pm EST
WXOJ 103.3 FM
myspace.com/trggrradio

DJ NOMADIK
Time Traveling
10pm-12am
88.1 FM WMBR
www.wmbr.org



Saturday

FELIX HERNANDEZ 10am-2 pm EST
88.3 WBGO-FM ClassicSoul.com

AFRIKA BAMBAATAA
True School Radio
12pm-3pm EST
www.TheWOET.com




Sunday

KIDRAGON & ENTEC
Discourse Show
12-2pm PST
twelvez.com

GRAFFITI NYC TV
w/ JAMES TOP
1:30 am EST
Channel 67 MNN
http://MNN.org


Many Days

KOOL DJ RED ALERT
Sat & Sun. 10pm - 12am
Classic Collection
Backspin 43 on Sirius.


CAPN CHRIS HILL SHOW
www.RHYTHM96.com Mon. - Fri. 3 to 6 pm.
Also:
www.OLDSKOOL101.com


READ, WATCH or SIGN!

www.PlayaHata.com
www.DaveyD.com
FreestyleSession.com
OldSchoolHipHop.com
DJGeometrix.com
MrWigglez.biz
ArtCrimes.org
SkratchWorx.com
VirtualBoricua.org
PaperThinWalls.com
GrandGood.com
HarlemOneStop.com


SaveNetRadio.org

Save Small and Independent Publishers
http://action.freepress.net

LAPD Officers Use Force to Disperse Immigration Marchers: view footage myfoxla.com

Raw Video of LAPD Beat Downs in McCarthur Park
myfoxla.com

Spiritual Graffiti in the USA, an emotional rollercoaster ride w/ Mohammed Ali -video
aerosolarabic.wordpress.com

Throw Your Own Park Jam
nycgovparks.org
It's only $25 per application and about $45 for sound permit from the police.

Hip Hop `cleanup' involves more than musicians
by Davey D for
mercurynews.com

Mothers Day Radio
www.mothersdayradio.com
www.petitiononline.com



NYC DANCE CLASSES & PRACTICE SPOTS

MONDAYS
PopMaster Fabel
Popping & Locking
8-9:15pm Steps NYC
See Monday Listing StepsNYC.com

THURSDAYS
King Uprock
Rocking & Locking, Popping, Breaking.
6:30 - 8:45 pm. FREE! The Beacon I.S. 93 66-56 Madison Ave. Ridgewood, Queens NY 11385. Take the M tain to Forest Ave. 718-628-8702. Visit www.DynastyRockers.com

THURSDAYS
SNAP, POP & LOCK w/ SNAPSHOT & WANDEE
7:15 pm. Castle Hill YMCA 200 Castle Hill Bronx. NY $10 Call 718.792.1303.
myspace.com/snapshotd
myspace.com/truessencia

THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS
Kom & Waak (Breaks Kru)
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Open Practice: El Puente Beacon. JHS 50 South 3rd St. Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY 11211. All ages & levels welcome. J, M or Z to Marcy Ave.
breakskru.com
ALSO SATURDAYS from 2 pm - 4 pm. El Puente.


SATURDAYS
Pop Shop @ PMT Dance Studio (B) 69 West 14th NYC. Around $5 per class.
myspace.com/nycpopshop


OPPORTUNITIES

RUNWAY HARLEM SEEKING STYLISTS, MODELS, FASHION DESIGNERS & VOLUNTEERS

Runway Harlem brings fashion week uptown from Sept. 5th - 8th, 2007, feat. new and established designers and the best fashion collections in the world. If you are a stylist, model, fashion designer or would like to volunteer:
Please send the following: Resume, Bio and jpegs of photos of your Fall/Spring Collection or yourself as a model or the models you have styled. Requirements: You must live between 110th & 225th Streets (Harlem, Washington Heights, Inwood or Marble Hill) and be able to show proof of address (copy of bill or ID). If selected as a designer, you must have samples ready to show the Runway Harlem board and must be available all days of the show. Deadline is MONDAY JUNE 11, 07.
Contact: Annabel Quintero,
Co-Producer of
Runway Harlem at aq2k231@gmail.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!


SAN FRANCISCO HIP HOP DANCEFEST
seeking submissions
for Nov. 16-18, 2007.
sfhiphopdancefest.com

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Co-founded by Jorge "Pop Master Fabel" Pabon and Christie Z-Pabon, Tools of War was named with the idea that there are many "tools" one can use in competing/battling within Hip Hop culture: turntables, microphones, paint, one's body, and especially one's voice (and so on)! Although the name might appear aggressive, the intent behind it's use is actually to inform and educate people regarding not only Hip Hop but many other social and political issues. As we grow, we are finding that it has also become a forum for voicing opinions and sharing ideas which might help in unifying and uplifting people all over the world. Please visit us at myspace.com/Toolsofwar

*Disclaimer: Any listing/line-up above is subject to change or cancellation without notice.

 

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NYC People DO NOT SLEEP ON THESE 2 THINGS!!!!:
May 18-20 | 1-8 p.m. | FREE!
SAE Institute of Technology-New York
Herald Square | 1293 Broadway, Ninth Floor NYC

Remix magazine's traveling production and performance event, Remix Hotel, heads back to SAE's New York campus May 18-20 for another three days of next-generation product demos, master classes, special guest appearances and much more. Presented by Microsoft, RHNYC 2007 welcomes back Shocklee Entertainment for another series of music-industry panels featuring Public Enemy founder Hank Shocklee, hot-shot producer Just Blaze and many others. In addition to their favorite technology partners, attendees will also have access to killer afterparties, master classes and other surprises-all for free!

Remix Hotel NYC Special Guest Appearances: Roc Raida, Johnny Juice Rosado, GrandMixer DXT, Just Blaze, Rob Swift, Buckshot, DJ Excess, Kode9, Vernon Reid, Frankie Knuckles, Inferno, Big Wiz, Neil Armstrong and many more.

Visit www.remixhotel.com for more info.

Don't Miss the RHNYC Afterparties!
May 17: Michael Arana at Guest House
May 18: DJ Willie Graff at Cielo
May 19: Victor Calderone at Pacha New York
May 19: Kode-9, Shackleton & more at Love
May 20: Frankie Knuckles at Cielo
Admission is FREE to all RHNYC badge holders.

Remix Hotel is pleased to announce the launch of www.remixhotelnyc.imeem.com - the official social network presence for Remix Hotel NYC. Visit the Official RHNYC Profile and share your music, videos and pictures with the rest of the Remix Hotel community. Be sure to explore the profile frequently for exciting new gear demos, podcasts, party photos and performance clips - and remember, the Remix Hotel party never stops on iMeem!

Sunday May 20:
KRS-ONE & MARLEY MARL: HIP-HOP LIVES (NYC)
8 pm. Irving Plaza 17 Irving Plaza @ 15 St Manhattan, NYC
$20 In advanced. Presented by SOBs (www.SOBs.com) Info courtesy of breakskru.com.

 

[Mello Mello]

Sunday May 20:
KRS-ONE & MARLEY MARL: HIP-HOP LIVES (NYC)
8 pm. Irving Plaza 17 Irving Plaza @ 15 St Manhattan, NYC
$20 In advanced. Presented by SOBs (www.SOBs.com) Info courtesy of breakskru.com.

Any repeat performances of this going to happen this summer? I wish I could go. It's gonna be full with all those BackPackers.

 

[bigirl]

Any repeat performances of this going to happen this summer? I wish I could go. It's gonna be full with all those BackPackers.

I think its a one off. KRS is doing a brief east coast tour until the 8th and then he does europe in the summer. From what I know its him solo for the rest. If I find out different I will post it here.

 

[bigirl]

Saturday, 23rd June - Sunday, 24th June


Punch, in partnership with Birmingham Repertory Theatre and BBoy’s Attic welcome you to the BBoys for Life Conference! An unmissable opportunity to witness the global legends of the BBoy/BGirl world discuss their art form, pass on skills and perform new material.
BBoys & BGirls have in recent years, established themselves as a prominent force in contemporary culture and lifestyle. Arbiters of taste, superstars of the club scene and global icons for a generation of Hip Hop fans, their influence is huge.

This conference truly is the first of it kind in the UK as we bring you the chance to reflect on the culture of BBoying and inspire a new generation of artists.

We will investigate the history, lifestyle, culture and champions of the art form through a series of panel discussions, lectures, master classes and films. BBoys for Life aims to uplift and educate, as well as share the business and fun of the BBoy phenomenon.

It doesn’t matter if you’re new or old to the BBoy world as this is a fantastic opportunity to meet legendary Hip Hop pioneers from across the world, network, sharpen your BBoy skills or just have a good time chilling out to some good music whilst watching someone spin on their head!

So, whether you're coming to participate, spectate or debate, this is an event full of sensational arts and unbelievable energy!

BBoys for Life baby!
http://www.punch-records.co.uk/Events/68.aspx

 

[bigirl]

Tools of War True School Hip Hop NYC Summer Park Jams!

Check out myspace.com/ToolsofWar for the line-ups, updates, directions, plus lots of pics!


2007 TURNTABLIST SESSIONS
5:30-8:30pm: June 7, 14, 21 & 28
Queensbridge Park, Queens NYC

3 decades of turntablists, battle champs & partyrockers:
DJ Scratch, Davy DMX, DJ Esquire, Cutmaster DC, Roc Raida, Rob Swift, DJ Slyce, DJ Supreme, Mysterio 9000, Egg Foo Young, Boogie Blind, Rockin Rob & son DJ Flawless, DJ Slyce, Johnny Juice Rosado, Jazzy Jay, Fat Fingaz, GrandWizzard Theodore, DJ Steve Dee - all confirmed. More TBA! Supporting Sponsors Incude: Scion, Rane, Serato, Stanton, Numark, Remix, Wax Poetics, Joe Conzo: Born in the Bronx, Jazzy Jay Productions and Strong City Records


1ST EVER DIGGER'S DELIGHT!
4pm-8pm: Wed. June 20, 2007
St. Nicholas Park Plaza in Harlem near 135th St. Plaza

Lord Finesse, Jazzy Jay, Rockin Rob + one very special guest! Presented in assoc. with The Friends of St. Nicholas Park. Supporting Sponsors Incude: Rane, Serato, Stanton, Remix, Wax Poetics, Joe Conzo: Born in the Bronx, Jazzy Jay Productions and Strong City Records


THE CROTONA PARK JAMS - 5TH ANNIVERSARY!
6pm-9pm: July 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2007 BRONX!
Crotona Park near Indian Lake!

DJ Cash Money, Kool DJ Red Alert, Mix Master Ice, GrandWizzard Theodore, DJ Mean Gene, Popmaster Fabel, Lord Finesse, Kool DJ AJ Scratch, Rockin' Rob, GrandMaster Caz, DJ Charlie Chase, Jazzy Jay plus special guest performances by: T-Ski Valley, Kipski, Roc Raida, Imperial Jaycee and more tbc. Presented in assoc. with The Friends of Crotona Park and NYC Council Member Joel Rivera.
Supporting Sponsors Incude: Rane, Serato, Stanton, Gemini, Remix, Wax Poetics, Joe Conzo: Born in the Bronx, Jazzy Jay Productions and Strong City Records


1ST EVER HARLEM HOP!
4pm-8pm: July 31, 2007: Jackie Robinson Park
& August 7, 14 & 21, 2007: Marcus Garvey Park

DJs spin exclusive sets for the b-girls, b-boys, poppers, lockers & uprockers w/ DJs: PopMaster Fabel, King Uprock, Jazzy Jay, DJ Steve Dee, GrandWizzard Theodore, Charlie Chase, Rockin' Rob, GrandMaster Caz, Danny Dan the Beat Mann and Kool DJ Red Alert. Supporting Sponsors Incude: Rane, Serato, Stanton, Remix, Wax Poetics, Strong City Records
Joe Conzo: Born in the Bronx and Jazzy Jay Productions

Promotional Sponsors for the entire park jam season include: AllHipHop.com, DaveyD.com, PlayaHata.com
SkratchWorx.com, FreeStyleSession.com, OldSchoolHipHop.com, HusH Tours and Premiere Artists Group

Get involved! Sponsors and philanthropists can contact Christie Z-Pabon at ToolsofWar@gmail.com. myspace.com/ToolsofWar.

All Photos Above from The Crotona Park Jams by Joe Conzo
Top left: Rockin' Rob. Top right: DJ Cash Money & GrandMaster Caz.


Remix Hotel NYC: May 18-20, 2007

May 18-20 | 1-8 p.m. | FREE!
SAE Institute of Technology-New York
Herald Square | 1293 Broadway, Ninth Floor NYC

Remix magazine's traveling production and performance event, Remix Hotel, heads back to SAE's New York campus May 18-20 for another three days of next-generation product demos, master classes, special guest appearances and much more. Presented by Microsoft, RHNYC 2007 welcomes back Shocklee Entertainment for another series of music-industry panels featuring Public Enemy founder Hank Shocklee, hot-shot producer Just Blaze and many others. In addition to their favorite technology partners, attendees will also have access to killer afterparties, master classes and other surprises-all for free!

Remix Hotel NYC Special Guest Appearances: Roc Raida, Johnny Juice Rosado, GrandMixer DXT, Just Blaze, Rob Swift, Buckshot, DJ Excess, Kode9, Vernon Reid, Frankie Knuckles, Enferno, I-Dee, Big Wiz, Neil Armstrong, DJ Boo and many more.

Visit www.remixhotel.com for more info.

Don't Miss the RHNYC Afterparties!
May 19: Victor Calderone at Pacha New York
May 19: Kode-9, Shackleton & more at Love
May 20: Frankie Knuckles at Cielo
Admission is FREE to all RHNYC badge holders.

Remix Hotel is pleased to announce the launch of www.remixhotelnyc.imeem.com - the official social network presence for Remix Hotel NYC. Visit the Official RHNYC Profile and share your music, videos and pictures with the rest of the Remix Hotel community. Be sure to explore the profile frequently for exciting new gear demos, podcasts, party photos and performance clips - and remember, the Remix Hotel party never stops on iMeem!
Saturday, May 19


LORD FINESSE & CHAIRMAN MAO (NYC)
10 pm - ? $10 cover. Special guest DJ Lord Finesse. APT 419 W. 13th St. (9th & Washington) NYC 10014. 212.414.4245. Take the A, C or E to 14th St. aptwebsite.com. Info courtesy of Justin Carter.

BBOY CONTENDER FINALS (QUEENS)
3 pm to 9 pm. Mix Match (NYC) vs. BKC (Brooklyn). Rock & Freestyle competitions. Sounds Of Dynasty DJs. Only $5 @ The Beacon I.S. 93 66-56 Madison Ave. Ridgewood, NY 11385. Take the the M train to Forest Ave (Queens). Walk one block. Check MTA for service changes or visit hopstop.com. Presented by King Uprock (DynastyRockers.com).

HIP HOP, CHESS & LIFE STRATEGIES: II EXHIBITION (SAN FRANCISCO)
1-4 pm. FREE! RZA, Josh Waitzkin, DJ QBert, Casual and Tajai from Hierglyphics, T-K.A.S.H., Balance, Izz Thizz, Starksi, Tha Natural, Kevin Epps, DJ Kevvy Kev and many others. Omega Boys Club 1060 Tennessee St. SF CA. Pre-register for guaranteed entrance: 310.272.3894. myspace.com/hiphopchess. Info courtesy of Adisa Banjoko (co-founder HHCF).

FIRST ANNUAL DANCE PARADE (NYC)
1 pm - 8 pm. Starts at W. 32nd St. between Fifth and Broadway and dances all the way to Washington Sq. Park. Celebrate diversity, love for dancing and unity. Celebrating everything from Breaking to Ballet with Burning Man Spirit and Love Parade Energy. Info courtesy of freenyc.net. According to the Village Voice: Jellybean Benitez, Kool Herc and other DJs are scheduled.

KRS-ONE IN-STORE @ FAT BEATS NYC
5 pm at Fat Beats 406 6th Ave, 2nd Fl, New York, NY 10011
Ph: 212.673.3883. Info courtesy of grandgood.com.

RAKIM, DJ SOUL & COSMO BAKER (BROOKLYN)
South Paw 125 Fifth Ave Brooklyn NY. 718.230.0236. Q Train to 7th Ave. M/N/Q/R/W/4/5 to Atlantic-Pacific. M/N/R to Union St. 2/3 to Bergen St. F to 4th Ave. More info at spsounds.com. $18 at www.ticketweb.com. Info courtesy of Cosmo Baker (cosmobaker.com).

SUMMER MADNESS (SAN FRANCISCO)
9:30 pm - ? DJ Apollo, Shortkut, Mr. E, Sake One, NeoGeo, JBoogie, Ant One, DJ E, Treat-U-Nice, Royce and more. Kelly's Mission Rock 817 Terry Francois St. San Francisco, CA. 21 +. Early Arrival Is Highly Suggested. Please respect the neighbors. Approach & leave the club quietly. Info courtesy of DJ Pone (cannedbeats.com).

RONI SARIG & RICO WADE ON "THIRD COAST" (ATLANTA)
4 pm. Roni Sarig will discuss his new book, Third Coast: OutKast, Timbaland and How Hip-Hop Became a Southern Thing. He will be joined by Organized Noize producer Rico Wade (OutKast, TLC), on a panel moderated by Rodney Carmichael (Creative Loafing) to discuss the past, present, and future of the Dirty South. Criminal Records in Little Five Points 466 Moreland Ave. Sponsored by A Cappella Books (acappellabooks.com) Info courtesy of Roni Sarig.

GRAFFITI SLIDE/LECTURE & PANEL (LOS ANGELES)
2 pm: Panel discussion moderated by James Prigoff, slide presentation by Steve Grody and a discussion about the stylistic distinctions and evolution of Los Angeles graffiti with RISK, REVOK and YVAL. Museum of Contemporary Art 250 S. Grand Ave. LA CA 90012 - Ahmanson Auditorium. Info: 213.621.1713 and moca.org.

WORLD OF DREAM (NYC)
6:30pm - 10:45pm. All Ages. Trool22 presents "World of Dreem - diversity in a segregated city". DJ Grimace + guests spinning classic Hip Hop, Breaks, Funk, Salsa, Jazz, etc. Also feat. Charlie Uprock (Incredible Rockers), The Breaks Cru, Fashion show, Car Show, Graffiti & abstract art and workshop plus live poetry and Jazz. All ages and families are welcome. Chinatown YMCA 273 Bowery at Houston.F train to 2nd Ave. $5-$20. Info courtesy of DJ Grimace (grimacenyc.com).

"HIP HOP IS DEAD" BY PROFESSOR GRIFF (TORONTO)
6 pm doors. 7 pm lecture. The Covert War against Hip Hop & Black Youth by Professor Griff of Public Enemy at Ryerson University George Engin Room ENG 103 245 Church Street Toronto. $20. From Hip Hop's early Afrocentric Roots to external forces behind 'Stop Snitchin" or "Get rich or die trying": the history of Hip Hop from the early 80's on will be examined. Focus includes issues such as "Flava of Love" and the millions of dollars that corporations have made from Hip Hop Culture. Visit godcollective.com/hiphop. Info courtesy of grandgood.com.
PRINCE VS MICHAEL (SAN FRANCISCO CA)
6pm - 2am. Prince and associated artists go toe-to-toe against Michael and the Jackson family.
Madrone Lounge 500 Divisadero St. SF CA. Free til 9pm. $5 after 9pm. 21+ with ID.
Info courtesy of David (bombhiphop.com).
QUALITY w/ DJS HAUL & MASON (SANTA MONICA)
10 pm - 2 am. 21+. $10 cover at Zanzibar 1301 5th St. (5th and Arizona) Santa Monica CA 90401. zanzibarlive.com. Info courtesy of DJ Haul & Mason.

AUDIO TRIBUTE TO MALCOLM X by Davey D
Today we celebrate the life and times of Malcolm X. 30 min. audio mix w/ excerpts from his speeches which underscore is outlook and philosophy plus keen commentary from Sista Souljah and the late Ossie Davis. http://odeo.com/audio/1212116/view.

DJ QUIXOTIC (WASHINGTON DC)
9pm - ? Ultra 911 F Street, NW DC, 20057. ultrabardc.com.
Info courtesy from DJ Quixotic (djquixotic.com).

MALCOLM X ARTS, CULTURE & EDUCATION FEST (LOS ANGELES)
12noon-7pm: Audubon Middle School 4120 11th Ave, Los Angeles, CA. 323.864.2656. malcolmxfestivalonline.com. Presented by J.U.I.C.E. (rampartjuice.com).
Sunday, May 20

BRONX PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE
1 pm on the Grand Concourse from 176th St to 167th St. Grand Marshall is Fat Joe. Also feat. The Rock Steady Crew, Yomo Toro, The Tats Cru, DJ Charlie Chase (Cold Crush Brothers), DJ Disco Wiz, KRS One, Freedom Williams (C&C Music Factory), Candela and more! Trains D on the Grand Concourse or 4 train on Jerome Ave. Info courtesy of Al Pizarro.

KRS-ONE & MARLEY MARL: HIP-HOP LIVES (NYC)
8 pm. Irving Plaza 17 Irving Plaza @ 15 St Manhattan, NYC
$20 In advanced. Presented by SOBs (www.SOBs.com) Info courtesy of breakskru.com.

DJ ALI SHAHEED MUHAMMAD (SAN FRANCISCO)
12pm to 10pm. Kelly's Mission Rock 817 Terry Francois Street San Francisco CA. Cross street: Mission Roc. sundayschoolsf.com or 415.626.5355. Info courtesy of Khadijah.

COLD CRUSH DJS: CHARLIE CHASE & TONY TONE (BOSTON MA)
8 pm - ? Also feat. Chip Fu from Fu-schnickens. Opening of a new monthly called SoulKore Styles representing true Hip Hop culture every 3rd Sunday at Harpers Ferry 158 Brighton Ave in Allston, MA (close to Boston - near green line T). 21+. $10 cover. Presented by DJ Nomadik (SoulKore) & Boston Zulu Nation Chapter. myspace.com/nomadik

A COMMUNITY RECORD FAIR (LOS ANGELES)
2pm-2am. FREE! All ages. LA's Indie Record Labels, Stores, DJs & Independent Collectors will offer new and used Vinyl, CDs, DVD's, cassettes and collectible rarities. Plus visual artists, bookstores & clothing designers. The Ex-Plex (below the Echo) 1152 Glendale blvd. in Echo Park LA CA. Enter through the Alley - One Block North of Park Ave. Map: clubspaceland.com. Info courtesy of myspace.com/artdontsleep.

LOUIE VEGA, DJ NEIL ARMSTRONG, NICKODEMUS, + (NYC)
9pm - 3am. Also feat. Ubiquita NYC DJs include Reborn, Selly & Moni). All proceeds will benefit NextAid, $20. Sullivan Room 218 Sullivan St. NYC. Raffle contest for free DJ workshop & EMP class. Info courtesy of DJ Neil Armstrong (5thPlatoon.com).

DJ QUIXOTIC (WASHINGTON DC)
5 pm - 7 pm. Special in-store at Kickballers DC 3285 1/2 M Street, Georgetown DC, 20007. kickballersdc.com. Info courtesy from DJ Quixotic (djquixotic.com).

WORD NEKTAR: OPEN MIC NIGHT (LOS ANGELES CA)
8 pm - 12 am. FREE! All ages! Bboys & bgirls welcome! Tribal Cafe 1651 W Temple St, LA. Presented by J.U.I.C.E. (rampartjuice.com).

SLIDE (LAS VEGAS)
10 pm - dawn. Presented by Mr. Freeze. Come to Slide at Tabu for the hottest spot in Vegas every Sunday night! MGM Grand 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South in Las Vegas NV. Info courtesy of Mr. Freeze: MrFreezeRSC.net.

END OF THE WEAK (NYC)
9 pm. $10 cover. The Pyramid 101 Ave. A (betw. 6th & 7th) NY NY 10009. Hosts: Prolific, Big Zoo & Vice Verses. Info courtesy of Big Zoo & Prolific. endoftheweak.com.
Monday, May 21

LOVEBUG STARSKI @ APT (NYC)
10 pm-? $10. APT 419 W. 13th St. (betw. 9th & Washington) NYC 10014.
212.414.4245. A, C or E to 14th St. aptwebsite.com. Info courtesy of Justin Carter.

FABEL'S POPPING/LOCKING CLASS NYC
8pm-9:15pm at Steps on Broadway 2121 Broadway 3rd Fl. at W. 74th St in Manhattan. $14.50 per class. Take the 1,2 or 3 to 72nd. StepsNYC.com or 212 874-2410. Beginners welcome. *Fabel is also available for one on one classes. Contact: ToolsofWar@gmail.com.

AUDIO: BREAKDOWN FM FREE MUMIA MIXTAPE
http://odeo.com/audio/12489323/view. Info courtesy of Davey D.

Tuesday, May 22

GRANDWIZZARD THEODORE @ APT (NYC)
10 pm-? $10. APT 419 W. 13th St. (betw. 9th & Washington) NYC 10014. 212.414.4245. A, C or E to 14th St. aptwebsite.com. Info courtesy of Justin Carter.

DJ ROB SWIFT ON B.E.T's RAP CITY.: MAY 22 - 28!
The first episode includes an interview with Rob about his new DVD "As the Tables Turn" and BET will be airing a clip from the movie. RAP CITY airs Monday through Friday @ 5pm EST or check your local listings. Info courtesy of Rob Swift (djrobswift.com).

BEANIE SIGEL w/ LIVE BAND + COSMO BAKER (NYC)
Doors @ 8:30 pm. Knitting Factory - 74 Leonard St. - New York, NY. $15 tickets at knittingfactory.com. Info courtesy of Cosmo Baker (cosmobaker.com).

OPEN MIC @ CARLITOS PROJECT! (EL BARRIO)
8pm-12am. FREE! Sign up @ 8 pm. Carlitos Cafe 1701 Lexington Ave. (bet. E.106 & E.107) NYC. 6 to 103rd. CarlitosNY.com. Info courtesy of ArtForChange.org.
Wednesday, May 23

CLARK KENT & DJ SOUL (NYC)
10 pm. Room Service 35 E. 21st St. NYC. $5 cover. No shorts!
Info courtesy of Roxy (Oxycottontail.com).

FRANKIE VASQUEZ & SONEROS DEL BARRIO (EL BARRIO NYC)
After work. Only $5. Julia de Burgos Cultural Center 1680 Lexington Ave. between 105 & 106th St. El Barrio NYC. 6 train to 103rd St. 212.831.4333. TalllerBoricua.org. (Upcoming:5:30: Manny Oquendo y Libre.)

THE RETURN OF "SAY WORD" (NYC)
9pm - Close. Show at 9:30 pm - 12 am. DJ til close. After a 4 month hiatus, Say Word returns to the Bowery Poetry Club with a party guaranteed to be a blow-out! Multi-elemental independent Hip Hop culture showcase feat. 3rd Party, the Drop Squad, Beatboxer Ent., DJ Complex, and the Trust Your Struggle graf crew. Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery (btwn. Bleecker and Houston). Cover: $8. F to 2nd Ave. or 6 to Bleecker. Info from Farbeon (saywordentertainment.com).

DJ EMZ @ REMINISCE at SHRINE (HARLEM)
Every Wednesday from 7 pm - 12 midnight. DJ EMZ. Shrine at 2271 Adam Clayton Powell (betw. 133rd & 134th) Trains: B to 135th and walk East 2 blocks or 2 or3 to 135th and walk West 1 block. ShrineNYC.com. Info courtesy of promoter: Erika Elliott!!!!

VIDEO MIX PARTY (NYC)
9pm-?. FREE! The Awesome Two, VJ Uncle Ralph McDaniels, DJ Vernon and DJ Wiz (Kid N Play). Hosts Big Ced and Dana Dane! 21+. M1-5 Lounge 52 Walker St. (betw. Broadway & Church St) Manhattan. m1-5.com. Info courtesy of DJ Wiz.

RICH MEDINA @ APT (NYC)
10pm - ?. $5 cover. APT 419 W. 13th St. (betw. 9th & Washington) NYC 10014. 212.414.4245. A, C or E to 14th St. aptwebsite.com. Info courtesy of Justin Carter.
Thursday, May 24

NONPROFIT SEMINAR @ BARUCH COLLEGE (NYC)
4 - 6 pm. FREE! Mergers and Acquisitions In a Nonprofit Context. Understand both the practical and legal considerations. Learn from those who have actually done it! Stephan Russo, Executive Director, Goddard Riverside Community Center; Michael Rochford, Executive Director, St. Nicholas Neighborhood Preservation Corporation; and Linda S. Manley, Legal Director, Lawyers Alliance for New York. Newman Conference Center 151 E. 25th St. (btwn Lexington and Third) 7th Floor, Room 750 NYC. By phone at 646-660-6743. Space Limited - RSVP Required More info: baruch.cuny.edu. Info courtesy of Professor Kyra D. Gaunt, Ph.D., Ethnomusicologist.

GONG DJ BATTLE-LA moved to JUNE 7TH!
More tba. It's worth the wait! myspace.com/thegongdjbattle
Friday May 25

MIGHTY 4 (BOSTON)
9pm-2am.3-on-3 bboy battle and a crew popping competition. Uprocking performance by The Incredible Breakers. DJs Forrest Gump, Shame Lean Rock and more. Jorge Hernandez Cultral Center 85 West Newton St. Boston MA. Presented by Paulskee, The Floorlords and Boston B-Boy. More info: Mighty4.com and FloorLords.com.

PETE ROCK & DJ STIMULUS (BROOKLYN)
South Paw 125 Fifth Ave Brooklyn NY. 718.230.0236. Q Train to 7th Ave. M/N/Q/R/W/4/5 to Atlantic-Pacific. M/N/R to Union St. 2/3 to Bergen St. F to 4th Ave. spsounds.com. Info courtesy of Nicole Nelch.

MAY 25-28: RADIO MINI-CAMP WORKSHOP (BERKELEY CA)
Other2 007 Summer Radio Camp Dates:June 29-July 2; Aug. 3-6; and Aug. 31-Sept. 3. Visit: freeradio.org. Info courtesy of Urb magazine.

PRINCE VS MICHAEL (SEATTLE WA)
9 pm - 2am. $6 cover. 21+. Prince and associated artists go toe-to-toe against Michael and the Jackson family. Nectar 412 N. 36th St. Seattle WA.
Presented by David Paul (bombhiphop.com).

Saturday, May 26

GOKH-BI SYSTEM @ BAM CAFE LIVE (BROOKLYN)
9:30pm. Gokh-Bi (Go-Bee) System marries politically minded western Rap with the indigenous traditions of their home country, Senegal. Expect to hear the Ekonting, a rare, three-stringed gourd instrument virtually extinct in Africa. Pair it with deft rhymes moving effortlessly between French, Arabic, and English and you have Hip Hop as you've never heard it before. Listen: myspace.com/gokhbi. Peter Jay Sharp Building 30 Lafayette Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11217. 718.636.4100. Info courtesy of Doug Deutsch (A Round World Music).

MOS DEF - BLACK RADIO (NYC)
9 pm. Highline Ballroom 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th) NYC. 212.414.5994. HighlineBallroom.com. Ticketweb: 866.468.7619.

PRINCE VS MICHAEL (BEND OR)
9:30pm - 2am. $5 cover. 21+. Prince and associated artists go toe-to-toe against Michael and the Jackson family. The Grove 1033 NW Bond St. Bend OR. Presented by David Paul (bombhiphop.com).

MUSIC-OLOGY (BERKELEY CA)
Live performance by: Mystic, The Conscious Daughers, with special guests Frontline & Paris! Special guest DJ: Pam the Funkstress (The Coup) Resident Sound Providers: Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist, Proof & more! Shattuck Downlow, 2284 Shattuck Ave. @ Bancroft Berkeley CA. Info courtesy of DJ Ren (true-skool.org).

AMEL LARRIEUX (NYC)
8pm. BB King Blues Club & Grill 237 W 42nd St. New York, NY 10003. BBKingBlues.com

CAN'T STOP AEROSOL ART (ATLANTA)
7 pm. Handstyles for Miles The Art of Writing - An exhibit of All City Writings. Works featured on objects taken from metropolitan cities throughout the US. Subway Foto Gallery By Steel Wheels. City Of Ink Tattoos & Art Gallery 323 Walker St. Atlanta GA 30313 - Castleberry Hill. DJ Wildlife. Confirmed Artists: Axe TopMob, Intel AKB, Mber (N), Stak TFP, Skupe3 DTT, SBone DTK, Mucho HM, Stay High 149 Voice of the Ghetto, Dr. Daks MTK, Sae1 UCA, Save DOA, Vism BFK, Cavster SV, Kvee BSK, Terms FS, Clear TOG, Oiler COD, Stack 2ZC, Cero AKB, Dizo HOD, Juner FSTV, Gsouth WH, Sien5 TDR, Sinse ACM, Cense MSP, Spello HM, Tracy 168 Wild Style, Aches, Eye Mayhem, Zephyr RTW and more. myspace.com/mrmadclout
Info courtesy of artcrimes.org

MAY 26-27: BLACK BIKE WEEK (MYRTLE BEACH SC)
Atlantic Bike Fest 2007 a.k.a. Black Bike Week. All ages and ethnicities welcome.
100,000 motorcycles! Black Bike Week is to sport bike riders what Bike Week is to Harley riders. DJ Drama, King Arthur and more @ Atlantic Beach. Info courtesy of Wendy Day (rapcoalition.org)
Sunday, May 27

KRS-ONE, DJ CASH MONEY, JAZZY JEFF, SPINNA (LONDON)
Also DJs: Mr Thing, Spin Doctor, Joe Claussell, Pete Adarkwah, Neil Pierce, Norman Jay MBE, Keb Darge. Carl Craig & DJ Deep. BBE 10.5 @ Canvas Kings Cross Goods Yard, York Way, London N1 0UZ. Tickets: 15 adv / 20 door. Info courtesy of Spin Doctor (thedoctorsorders.com).

BEST OF THE BEST (MIAMI FL)
1 pm - 12 midnight. Hosts: Wyclef Jean, Jabba & Bobby Konders and DJ Khaled. Lineup: Gargamel aka Buju Banton, Akon, Shaggy, Bounty Killer, Capleton, Elephant Man, Lady Saw, Mavado, Tony Matterhorn, Barrington Levy, Collie Budz, Bling Dawg, Da'Ville, Jovi Rockwell, Shifta, Munga Honorable and Trevor Off-Key. Bicentennial Park 1075 Biscayne Blvd. in downtown Miami. Ticketmaster.com. www.myspace.com/BestofTheBest2007. The official after party will be held at Bayside Hut 3501 Rickenbacker Causeway.

FEVER RECORDS ANNIVERSARY: FREESTYLE FEVER 2007 (NYC)
3 floors of music history with DJs Rob Lo, Frank Swift, Cys, 1st Class, James Anthony and Mickey Garcia. Hosts: Safire & Speedy. Performing live: Lisa Lisa, TKA, K7, Judy Tores, Coro, George Lamond, Cynthia, Noel, Hanson & Davis, Evelyn (Cover Girls), Joey Kidd, Maribelle, Willie Valentine and more. Copacabana 560 West 34th St. at 11th NYC 10001. 212 586 6900 or copacabanany.com. Info courtesy of Sal from The Original Fever.

MTP BEAT BATTLE: AMAZING PRODUCTIONS ROUND 4 (NJ)
9 pm - 1 am. Each month new producers battle head to head & show off their skill, talent, for a spot in the Grand Championship Finals and of course bragging rights. Judging based on equipment demonstration, competition and performance. We also shed light on local and popular MCs. $10 cover. Axiom Studios 334 Jefferson St Newark, NJ 07105. (973) 494.4545. Take Path Train to Newark Penn Station. $5 cab ride from there. Visit: myspace.com/mtpjersey. Upcoming: June 24 and July 29. Info courtesy of DJ Priority.

PRINCE VS MICHAEL (PORTLAND OR)
9pm - 2am. $5 cover. 21+. Prince and associated artists go toe-to-toe against Michael and the Jackson family. Berbati's Pan 231 SW Ankeny St. Portland OR. Presented by David Paul (bombhiphop.com).

END OF THE WEAK MC CHALLENGE (NYC)
9 pm. $10 cover. The Pyramid 101 Ave. A (betw. 6th & 7th) NY NY 10009. Hosts: Prolific, Big Zoo & Vice Verses. Info courtesy of Big Zoo & Prolific. endoftheweak.com.

SLIDE (LAS VEGAS)
10 pm - dawn. Presented by Mr. Freeze. Come to Slide at Tabu for the hottest spot in Vegas every Sunday night! MGM Grand 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South in Las Vegas NV. Info courtesy of Mr. Freeze: MrFreezeRSC.net.

Jorge "Fabel" Pabon: Upcoming


May 20: Bronx
Rock Steady Crew: Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade

May 23: Northampton MA

June 2 & 3: Cleveland OH

June 16: Northampton MA
Rhythm Fire Forward

June 21- 23: England
BBoys for Life Conference Birmingham UK.
punch-records.co.uk

July 2 - 7: NYC
Master Class at Peridance
890 Broadway 6th Fl. NYC
peridance.com

July 9 - August 3: NYC Every Mon. & Wed. High School Summer Program at NYU's Tisch School.

July 16 - 26: Philadelphia
Workshop dates TBA. Rennie Harris' Illadelph Legends illadelph.org

July 20 & 21: Cleveland Ingenuity Festival of Art and Technology From the Bronx to Cleveland: Student Hip Hop Performance! ingenuitycleveland.com.

July 23 - 29: NYC Rock Steady Crew 30th Anniversary rocksteadycrew.com

Popping/Locking Classes Every Monday NYC: 8 - 9:15 pm. Steps on Broadway 2121 Broadway 3rd Fl. at W. 74th. NYC. 212.874.2410. $14.50 per class. 1,2 or 3 to 72nd. Beginners welcome. Ages 15 and up only. StepsNYC.com

To Book Jorge "Fabel" Pabon: contact FabelRSC@aol.com for performances,lecture/demonstrations, master classes & private classes, choreography, Hip Hop history, DJ'ing, hosting moderating or speaking on panels and more! Lectures include: The Great Hip Hop Swindle and The Foundational Dance Forms Associated with Hip Hop Culture.

Please visit: myspace.com/PopMasterFabel.

Photo of Fabel from Subway Art by Henry Chalfant
Exhibits


CASE 2 & KEZ 5 (NETHERLANDS)
Through Sept. 23. Exhibition of drawings by New York writers CASE 2 and KEZ 5 in the Groninger Museum Museumeiland 1, 9711 ME Groningen, The Netherlands. Info courtesy of www.allcity.info.

DON'T DO THAT! (LONDON)
DELTA, STASH, Ron English, DALEK, Andrew McAttee, Mark Dean Veca. FREE! Tues. - Sat. from 12-6pm. Late nights Thurs. until 9pm. Nearest tube: Tottenham Court. Exhibit runs through May 26. Elms Painting Rooms 1-3-5 Flitcroft St. London WC2H 8DH. t: 020 7836 6747. Info: elmslesters.co.uk. Info courtesy of artcrimes.org.

WRITE ON BROS.
"Write On Bros.: Paintings and Words by Sacha Jenkins SHR and the Legendary Livingroom Johnston." Exhibit stays up through June 2. The Eyejammie Fine Arts Gallery 516 W.25th St., Suite 306, Manhattan. Info courtesy of Bill Adler (eyejammie.com).

EXHIBIT: LET YOUR MOTTO BE RESISTANCE (NYC)
Through Sept. 9: 150 years of American history through the lives of well-known abolitionists, artists, scientists, writers, entertainers and sports figures. It features over 100 photographers, starting with portraits from the mid-19th century, and explores the ways in which the sitters collaborated with photographers to create positive images while challenging demeaning stereotypes. International Center of Photography 1133 Ave of the Americas at 43rd St. NYC 10036. 212-857-0000 or icp.org. Info courtesy of trace212.com's newsletter.

JAMEL SHABAZZ - MEN OF HONOR (PA)
Through June 24. The African American Museum 700 Arch St. Philadelphia PA 19106. Phone: 215.574.0380. AAMPmuseum.org. Info courtesy of Laylah Barrayn.

VISUAL SLANG: THE MODERN URBAN IMAGINATION (NYC)
FREE! An exhibit of innovative artwork and global graffiti by a dynamic mix of over 30 artists crossing cultures, traditions and genres. Their work ranges from the sensuously spiritual to the scathingly satirical as they reflect the contemporary social and political order. Abrons Arts 466 Grand St. on the corner of Pitt. NYC 10002. F train to East Broadway or Delancey or J or M to Essex Street. Tues.-Sat. from 9am-10pm through June 12:; Sunday 10am-6pm.abronsarts.org. Info courtesy of Lois Stavsky.

THE BLACK PANTHERS: STEPHEN SHAMES (NYC)
Shames's black-and-white photos capture the Panthers' domestic lives and community programs in intimate detail, but he was also on hand for the rallies and the funerals. This large show chronicles the fire that time in all its righteous hope and bitter anguish. Steven Kasher, 521 W 23rd NYC. 212.966.3978. Through May 26. Info: villagevoice.com

HusH Tours

Hip Hop Tours through Harlem, Queens, The Bronx and Manhattan led by Hip Hop historians who were there feat. pioneers and legends including GrandMaster Caz (Cold Crush), Reggie Reg (Crash Crew), Kurtis Blow, Rahiem (Furious Five) & Mikey D!

Check out our new Queens Bridge & Hollis Rap Tour as well as Walk This Way Harlem Hip Hop Walk and the all time classic tour through midtown Manhattan, Harlem and the Bronx to Hip Hop culture's most important landmarks. See the historic clubs, battle sites, video locations and parks where Hip Hop took it's first baby steps! For tour guides, descriptions, dates and times visit www.hushtours.com or call 212.714.3527.

Above: HusH tour guides are Legends! DJ Red Alert & Rahiem (Furious Five)
Kel 1st Custom Designed
Graffiti Style Jewelry

Custom designed, made-2-order graffiti style jewelry including rings, nameplates, earrings and belt buckles in silver, gold or platinum by KEL 1ST.

By Appointment Only
email: info@kel1st.com
visit: www.Kel1st.com

KEL 1ST copyright 1983-2007
June 23: BBoys For Life: Birmingham U.K.


DJGeometrix.com
Geometrix of the Trooperz Crew is one of Washington DC's best Hip Hop DJs. His message board is the #1 online community of turntablists & battle DJs in the USA. For more info on his mixtapes, residencies and tour dates: DJGeometrix.com.
In This Issue
Park Jams!
Remix Hotel NYC
Sat. May 19
Sun. May 20
Mon. May 21
Tues. May 22
Wed. May 23
Fri. May 24
Fri. May 25
Sat. May 26
Sun. May 27
Fabel's Schedule
Exhibits
HusH Tours
Kel 1st
BBoys for Life
DJ Geometrix
Radio!
Read Watch Sign!
NYC Dance Classes
Opportunities!
Submissions
About Tools of War

RECOMMENDED
RADIO


Tuesday

AFRIKA BAMBAATAA
8pm-12am EST
WHCR 90.3 FM
www.WHCR.org



Wednesday

DJ ECLIPSE & SKIZZ
The Halftime Show 10:30pm-1am EST
WNYU 89.1 FM
www.WNYU.org

NOAH UMAN
Coffee Break For
Heroes & Villains
11pm - 2am
WFMU 91.1 FM & 90.1 FM
www.coffeebreakradio.com

TG ANALOG MASTER
8pm-9pm
The Old School Radio Hour globalfunkradio.com



Friday

DJ BILLY JAM
Needle on the Record
3pm-6pm EST
WFMU: 91.1 FM
www.WFMU.org

TRGGR Radio
Chris, Tone & Rec
8pm-10pm EST
WXOJ 103.3 FM
myspace.com/trggrradio

DJ NOMADIK
Time Traveling
10pm-12am
88.1 FM WMBR
www.wmbr.org



Saturday

FELIX HERNANDEZ 10am-2 pm EST
88.3 WBGO-FM ClassicSoul.com

AFRIKA BAMBAATAA
True School Radio
12pm-3pm EST
www.TheWOET.com




Sunday

KIDRAGON & ENTEC
Discourse Show
12-2pm PST
twelvez.com

GRAFFITI NYC TV
w/ JAMES TOP
1:30 am EST
Channel 67 MNN
http://MNN.org


Many Days

KOOL DJ RED ALERT
Sat & Sun. 10pm - 12am
Classic Collection
Backspin 43 on Sirius.


CAPN CHRIS HILL SHOW
www.RHYTHM96.com Mon. - Fri. 3 to 6 pm.
Also:
www.OLDSKOOL101.com

READ, WATCH or SIGN!

www.PlayaHata.com
www.DaveyD.com
FreestyleSession.com
OldSchoolHipHop.com
DJGeometrix.com
ArtCrimes.org
SkratchWorx.com
VirtualBoricua.org
PaperThinWalls.com
GrandGood.com
HarlemOneStop.com


SaveNetRadio.org

Save Small and Independent Publishers
http://action.freepress.net

LAPD Officers Use Force to Disperse Immigration Marchers: view footage myfoxla.com

Raw Video of LAPD Beat Downs in McCarthur Park
myfoxla.com

Spiritual Graffiti in the USA, an emotional rollercoaster ride w/ Mohammed Ali -video
aerosolarabic.wordpress.com

Throw Your Own Park Jam
nycgovparks.org
It's only $25 per application and about $45 for sound permit from the police.

Hip Hop `cleanup' involves more than musicians
by Davey D for
mercurynews.com

Mothers Day Radio
www.mothersdayradio.com
www.petitiononline.com


NYC DANCE CLASSES & PRACTICE SPOTS

MONDAYS
PopMaster Fabel
Popping & Locking
8-9:15pm Steps NYC
See Monday Listing StepsNYC.com

THURSDAYS
King Uprock
Rocking & Locking, Popping, Breaking.
6:30 - 8:45 pm. FREE! The Beacon I.S. 93 66-56 Madison Ave. Ridgewood, Queens NY 11385. Take the M tain to Forest Ave. 718-628-8702. Visit www.DynastyRockers.com

THURSDAYS
SNAP, POP & LOCK w/ SNAPSHOT & WANDEE
7:15 pm. Castle Hill YMCA 200 Castle Hill Bronx. NY $10 Call 718.792.1303.
myspace.com/snapshotd
myspace.com/truessencia

THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS
Kom & Waak (Breaks Kru)
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Open Practice: El Puente Beacon. JHS 50 South 3rd St. Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY 11211. All ages & levels welcome. J, M or Z to Marcy Ave.
breakskru.com
ALSO SATURDAYS from 2 pm - 4 pm. El Puente.


SATURDAYS
Pop Shop @ PMT Dance Studio (B) 69 West 14th NYC. Around $5 per class.
myspace.com/nycpopshop

OPPORTUNITIES

RUNWAY HARLEM SEEKING STYLISTS, MODELS, FASHION DESIGNERS & VOLUNTEERS

Runway Harlem brings fashion week uptown from Sept. 5th - 8th, 2007, feat. new and established designers and the best fashion collections in the world. If you are a stylist, model, fashion designer or would like to volunteer:
Please send the following: Resume, Bio and jpegs of photos of your Fall/Spring Collection or yourself as a model or the models you have styled. Requirements: You must live between 110th & 225th Streets (Harlem, Washington Heights, Inwood or Marble Hill) and be able to show proof of address (copy of bill or ID). If selected as a designer, you must have samples ready to show the Runway Harlem board and must be available all days of the show. Deadline is MONDAY JUNE 11, 07.
Contact: Annabel Quintero,
Co-Producer of
Runway Harlem at aq2k231@gmail.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!


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aturday, June 2

2007 RED HOOK WATERFRONT ARTS FEST (BROOKLYN)
10am-7pm. FREE! Louis J. Valentino Jr. Park & Pier, At Coffey and Ferris streets in Red Hook Brooklyn. "Tolerance Tent" plus DJ Bobbito Garcia, Abukua Dancers, Baba Israel and Yako + youth performances, dance for tolerance, free boat rides and closing dance party. dancetheatreetcetera.org. Source: Oja

2ND ANNUAL MAFRIKA AFRICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL (HARLEM)
Noon - 6pm. FREE! Feat. Martin N'Terry, Bako, Gaida, Akoya Afrobeat, San Juan Hill, Thunda Vida, Emok, Noog Taaba plus DJs Sirak, Birane and Kadifi. Marcus Garvey Park Amphitheater West 122nd St. & Mt. Morris Park Harlem NYC. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or Metro North to 125th St. Source: Erika Elliott (City Parks Foundation).

BUMPSHOP @ APT (NYC)
10 pm-? $10. DJ Soulpusher with Mr. Fine Wine, David Griffiths, Jared Boxx and Chairman Mao. APT 419 W. 13th St. (betw. 9th & Washington) NYC 10014. 212.414.4245. A, C or E to 14th St. Source: Justin Carter (aptwebsite.com).

DJ GRIMACE, NYC LASE, LES BOOGIE (NYC)
10pm-4am. More to be announced. Say you're there for "Grimace's party" for FREE admission at the door, it's normally $5. Wack Free 90s and Classic Hip Hop and other joints. Sin Sin (aka Leopard Lounge) - 2nd Floor - 85 2nd Ave. at the corner of 5th St. (near 2nd Ave.) Take the F train. Source: Grimace (GrimaceNYC.com)

ALL NATION B-BOY CHAMPIONSHIP (HOUSTON)
3pm-11pm. 1 on 1 b-boy battles. Winner gets a shot @ $10,000 cash in the Finals in Chicago. 3 on 3 bboy/bgirl battles for $$$. Judges: Romeo Navarro (Bboy City), Iron Monkey (Renegades) & Elmo (Street Masters). DJs Basic and Little Green Apples. $15 cover. $10 for video camera. The VFW 1560 Foley St. Houston, TX 77055. myspace.com/beastviciousgermz. Source: breakskru.com.

THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES + N'DEA DAVENPORT (NYC)
Highline Ballroom 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th) NYC. 212.414.5994. HighlineBallroom.com.

SCREENINGS: CHISOLM '72 + MAQUILAPOLIS (BROOKLYN)
6:30 pm. Chisholm '72 - Unbought & Unbossed by Shola Lynch (2004) 8:30 pm Maquilapolis [city of factories] by Vicky Funari and Sergio De La Torre (2005). Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, Forum, 4th fl. Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn NYC 11238. 718.638.5000. 2 or 3 to Eastern Parkway-
Brooklyn Museum. Source: Neyda Martinez (pbs.org/pov).

LA PLACITA DE LA MARQUETA (EAST HARLEM)
12noon - 6pm. Every Saturday through Sept. 29 @ La Placita de La Marqueta 115th & 116th St. and Park Ave. Música de Ayer: Voces y Guitarras, variedades musicales,The Flash and the Dynamics Show, Salsa & Latin Jazz, super jam session plus clowns, face painting, contests for the youth. Source: virtualboricua.org

CIRCA'S VINTAGE POP UP SHOP (NYC)
12-8pm. Canadian vintage apparel collective, CIRCA, crosses the border to floss some of their finest vintage duds. Rare pieces from brands that defined 80's and 90's hip-hop fashion, One day only at Gabriel Urist's Worlds Fair 204 Elizabeth St. NYC 10012. 212.219.9580. Source: Trace

CONEY ISLAND BLOCK PARTY (BROOKLYN)
3pm-10pm. FREE! Coney Island Boardwalk (behind Wonderwheel) with top House DJs: Kervyn Mark, Jellybean Benitez, Marlon D, Sal Leone & Marc B. Direction: coneyisland.com. Source: freenyc.net.

DUMBO BLOCK PARTY (BROOKLYN)
1pm-7pm. FREE! 1 Main Street (between Plymouth and Water Sts, DUMBO). Source: freenyc.net.
Sunday, June 3

VENICE ART WALLS PAINTOUT 2007 (LOS ANGELES)
10am-7pm. FREE! The Walls are being threatened with removal unless tagging in the area is reduced and the area stays clean. Venice residents have complained to the City. ICU Art has negotiated a Pilot Program with the City of LA in an effort to keep the walls up. If it succeeds, there is the possibility of more yards in other parts of the city being opened. Info: veniceartwalls.com or 310. 535.7729. Performances by DJs, emcees, spoken word artists and more. Source: artcrimes.org

LATIN DANCE SPECTACULAR (NYC)
12pm-5pm. FREE! Many of New York's top dance ensembles, comedian: Rich Ramirez plus a team of performers take the audience on a high-speed musical journey through the history of Latin dance. Info: 866.894.1812. South Street Seaport on the East River (corner of South & Fulton). Directions: Take the 2/3/4/5/J/M/Z to Fulton St. or A/C to Broadway/Nassau. southstreetseaport.com

SLIDE (LAS VEGAS)
10 pm - dawn. Presented by Mr. Freeze of the Rock Steady Crew. Slide at Tabu: every Sunday night! MGM Grand 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas NV. Source: Mr. Freeze: MrFreezeRSC.net.

END OF THE WEAK (NYC)
9 pm. $10. The Pyramid 101 Ave. A (betw. 6th & 7th) NYC 10009. Source: hosts Big Zoo & Prolific. endoftheweak.com.
Monday, June 4

BEHIND THE GROOVE: DJ SPINNA @ APT (NYC)
10 pm-? $5. APT 419 W. 13th St. (betw. 9th & Washington) NYC 10014. 212.414.4245. A, C or E to 14th St. Source: Justin Carter: aptwebsite.com.

FABEL'S POPPING/LOCKING CLASS (NYC)
8-9:15pm at Steps on Broadway 2121 Broadway 3rd Fl. at W.74th St. in Manhattan. $14.50 per class. Take the 1,2 or 3 to 72nd. StepsNYC.com or 212 874-2410. Beginners welcome. *Fabel is also available for 1 on 1 classes. Contact: ToolsofWar@gmail.com.

Tuesday, June 5

OPEN MIC @ CARLITOS PROJECT! (EL BARRIO)
8pm-12am. FREE! Sign up @ 8 pm. Carlitos Cafe 1701 Lexington Ave. (bet. E.106 & E.107) NYC. 6 to 103rd. CarlitosNY.com. Info courtesy of ArtForChange.org.

SAN JUAN HILL (NYC)
Every first Tuesday. Also Poet Akua and Afro Caribbean Roots/Hip Hop Artist DASO. Nuyorican Poet's Cafe 236 East 3rd Street (Bet. Aves. B&C) Lower East Side. Flyer + myspace.com/SanJuanHill

FINAL SHOW: CANDIDO TIRADO'S "MOMMA'S BOYZ" (NYC)
Feat. Janio Marrero, Jesús Martínez & Flaco Navaja at El Repertorio Español 138 East 27th St. NYC. The story of three friends from the inner city who make a questionable choice to sell drugs in their need to get their hands on quick money. This is the winning play of the MetLife "Nuestras Voces" National Playwriting Competition 2003. More: repertorio.org. Source: virtualboricua.org.
Wednesday, June 6

JOE BATAAN & THE BRONX RIVER PARKWAY (BROOKLYN)
7pm-12am. Free! Also DJ Rumor. Release Party for Fania Live 01 from the Meat Market. Rebar 147 Front St. Brooklyn NY. Source: WaxPoetics.com

CAPLETON (NYC)
8pm. BB King Blues Club & Grill 237 W 42nd St. New York, NY 10003. BBKingBlues.com

THE ORIGINAL JAZZY JAY (SWEDEN)
Club Debaser Malmo (debaser.nu) Source: Jazzy Jay

YERBA BUENA & DJ BOBBITO GARCIA @ RAZA (NYC)
6pm-11pm. $5 before 7pm. $15 cover. Bobbito spinning Latin Diaspora plus Tato Torres y Yerba Buena playing Boricua Roots Music! Screening: Yo Soy Boricua, Pa'que Tu Lo Sepas! Cielo 18 Little W. 12th St (bet. 9th Ave/Washington) Manhattan NYC. CieloClub.com Info: myspace.com/razanyc. Source: myspace.com/bobbitogarcia

DJ EMZ @ REMINISCE at SHRINE (HARLEM)
Every Wednesday from 7 pm - 12 midnight. DJ EMZ. Shrine at 2271 Adam Clayton Powell (betw. 133rd & 134th) Trains: B to 135th and walk East 2 blocks or 2 or3 to 135th and walk West 1 block. ShrineNYC.com. Info courtesy of promoter: Erika Elliott!!!!

VIDEO MIX PARTY (NYC)
9pm-?. FREE! The Awesome Two, VJ Uncle Ralph McDaniels, DJ Vernon and DJ Wiz (Kid N Play). Hosts Big Ced and Dana Dane! 21+. M1-5 Lounge 52 Walker St. (betw. Broadway & Church St) Manhattan. m1-5.com. Info courtesy of DJ Wiz.

RICH MEDINA @ APT (NYC)
10pm - ?. $5 cover. APT 419 W. 13th St. (betw. 9th & Washington) NYC 10014. 212.414.4245. A, C or E to 14th St. aptwebsite.com. Info courtesy of Justin Carter
June 7: Rob Swift, GrandMaster Caz & GrandWizzard Theodore
Free! Queensbridge Park, Queens



2007 TURNTABLIST SESSIONS
presented by Tools of War grassroots Hip Hop

Three decades of legendary party rockers, producers, battle champs and turntablists unite to cut, rock, beat juggle, scratch & transform the park!

June 7
Rob Swift, GrandMaster Caz & GrandWizzard Theodore

June 14
DJ Scratch, Rockin' Rob, DJ Slyce,
DJ Flawless and Johnny Juice Rosado

June 21
Grand Master Roc Raida, Cutmaster DC,
DJ Fat Fingaz, DJ Supreme, Mysterio 9000 and Egg Foo Young

June 28
Davy DMX, DJ Steve Dee, DJ Esquire,
DJ Boogie Blind and DJ A Plus

Host: PopMaster Fabel (Tools of War + Rock Steady Crew)
Sound by the Legendary Superman!

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm on Thursdays: June 7, 14, 21 & 28
Queensbridge Park Ballfield #4 (close to the water)
Enter at 41st Ave. and Vernon Blvd.
Take the F train to 21st St. in Queens
or check HopStop.com for the best routes using MTA.

Please Support our Supporting Sponsors! Scion, Rane, Serato, Stanton, Numark, Remix, Wax Poetics, Mix Revolution, Dubspot, Joe Conzo: Born in the Bronx,
Jazzy Jay Productions and Strong City Records

Hip Hop Community Promotional Sponsors include: AllHipHop.com, DaveyD.com, PlayaHata.com, SkratchWorx.com, FreeStyleSession.com, OldSchoolHipHop.com, HusH Tours , Premiere Artists Group and OldSchoolRadioHour.com

(Thanks to Michael Vasquez for this dynamite post! URB.com)

Sponsors and philanthropists, please contact Christie Z-Pabon at ToolsofWar@gmail.com to be a part of Digger's Delight, The Crotona Park Jams and/or Harlem Hop! For full line-ups, footage, updates, directions, plus lots of pics please visit: myspace.com/ToolsofWar
Thursday, June 7



TURNTABLIST SESSIONS feat. ROB SWIFT, GRANDMASTER CAZ & GRANDWIZZARD THEODORE @ QUEENSBRIDGE PARK
5:30-8:30pm. FREE! All Ages! Queensbridge Park Ballfield 4 (close to the water). Enter at 41st Ave. and Vernon Blvd. Queens.
Take the F train to 21st St/Queensbridge. Also check hopstop.com for how to get there from where you are using MTA.



GONG DJ BATTLE - LOS ANGELES
Presented by Roc Raida and Stanton. DJs register at 7pm. Doors @ 7:30. $10. Host: Lord Sear. Judges include DJ Revolution and J-Rocc. Knitting Factory 7021 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles CA 99028. Box office: 323.463.0204. knittingfactory.com

STAX RECORDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY (BROOKLYN)
6-9pm. Music by Large Professor and Uncle Ralph McDaniels.
Giveaways All Night Long from Stax, Wax Poetics, powerHouse Books and Brooklyn Bodega. The powerHouse Arena 37 Main Street (at Water Street), Brooklyn. Trains: A/C to High St. F to Front St.. Source: Sara Rosen (powerHouseBooks.com).

9TH SAN FRANCISCO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
June 7-10 and June 14-17 at the African American Arts and Culture Complex 762 Fulton St and the Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) at 685 Mission St. and Project Artaud Theater at 450 Florida Street SF. For a complete schedule of screenings, exhibits, panels, parties and events, visit sfbff.org or call 415.771.9271. Source: Ann Brown (A List).

THE ORIGINAL JAZZY JAY (SWEDEN)
Club Debaser Stockholm (debaser.nu) Source: Jazzy Jay

LIBERATION LOUNGE (NYC)
8pm. $5 cover. DJ Laylo & Mafioso spins the best in Hip Hop, Salsa, Soul, Reggae, Afrobeat, and House. New Music by: Sietenueve & Rebel Diaz. myspace.com/liberationlounge. Carlitos Cafe 1701 Lexington Ave. (bet. 106 & 107) NYC 10029. 212.534.7168. 6 train to 103rd. carlitosny.com. Source: Eliana (artforchange.org) and Marinieves Alba!

JUNE 7-9: "ALBIZU: TODO O NADA" (NYC)
By Viviana Torres. Directed by Luis Oliva. Presented by Teatro Diplo de Puerto Rico at Teatro La Tea 107 Suffolk St. Suite 200 NYC 10002. More info at 212.529.1948 and claridadpuertorico.com
Source: virtualboricua.org.

MARTHA COOPER'S STREET PLAY TOUR (EUROPE)
June 7: Common Ground Gallery (Berlin). June 8: Hip Hop Stutzpunkt (Berlin). June 12: Eastpak Store (Milano). June 13: Proud Gallery at The Gin House/The Stables Market (London). June 14: Le Baron (Paris). June 15: Brussel. June 16: ABC Treehouse Gallery (Amsterdam). Source: Akim (hfth.de).

PONCE: CULTURA CON SABROSURA (BRONX)
7pm. FREE. Zon del Barrio w/special guest Sammy Ayala &
Danza Fiesta (direct from Ponce, Puerto Rico), Grupo Esencia
y Ballet Salsa Sur. Main Theater Hostos Community College/CUNY
450 Grand Concourse Bronx NYC. Admission w/Free Ticket
718.518.4455. hostos.cuny.edu/culturearts Source: Aurora Flores.
Friday June 8

COMMON, JOSS STONE, RYAN SHAW (NYC)
6:30pm to 10pm at The Central Park SummerStage at Rumsey Playfield. Enter the park at E. 69th Street and 5th Ave. or at W. 72nd Street and Central Park West. 6 train to 68th or 77th or 1, 2, 3, B or C trains to 72nd Street. summerstage.org.

SUSTAINING VOICES FROM THE BATTLEFIELD (NYC)
June 8 & 9. Community Grounded Cultural Arts Organizations @ 30 Conference. Hosted by NYU's Tisch for the Arts, New York. A group of leaders from the African American, Latino, Asian, Native American, European American and Youth Movement sectors will be asked to observe what has happened, from their culture's point of view, to the community grounded cultural movement.
More info: cccadi.org. Source: virtualboricua.org.
Saturday, June 9

UPTOWN SHOWDOWN: INNCERCITY ARTS FESTIVAL (NYC)
FREE! 2pm-8pm. Art exhibit: Blackbooks to canvases. Open turntables, open mic, open dance floor! DJs: Rock Seizer, King Uprock and more! At 7pm: 1-on-1 bboy/bgirl battle for $100. Defending champ: Kom3 of the Breaks Kru. PS 72 at 104th St. & Lexington NYC. 6 train to 103. Source: Rich (innercityarts.com).

PALANTE, SIEMPRE, PALANTE: THE YOUNG LORDS (BRONX)
6:30pm. By Iris Morales (1996). Followed by a panel discussion with the director. The story of the Young Lords, the Puerto Rican civil-rights organization formed in the early 1970's, which occupies a unique place in New York's history. More info. Bronx Museum 1040 Grand Concourse at 165th St., Bronx, New York T: 718.681.6000. D to 167 St/Grand Concourse or 4 to 161 St. Source: Neyda Martinez (http://www.pbs.org/pov).

116TH STREET FESTIVAL (EL BARRIO)
This is a major fest that draws close to a million people. The performers range from legendary Salseros to Reggaeton acts to local dance troupes and more but for some reason we can never find out who is exactly performing when and on what stage during this event! East 116th St. from Lexington to 2nd Ave. and 106th St. to 122nd Street on 3rd Ave. Three stages: Stage #1 @ East 106th St. (Cultural). Stage #2 @ East 112th St. (Salsa). Stage #3 at East 122nd St. (Family). 116thstfestival.com

THE ORIGINAL JAZZY JAY (OSLOW)
Club Soul. Source: Jazzy Jay

RICH MEDINA: OBAMA 08 SUMMER BENEFIT PARTY (NYC)
10pm-4am. Hiro Ballroom at the Maritime Hotel 363 W 16th St. (betw. 8th and 9th Ave) Manhattan. $20 min before 11p, $25 min More info at richmedina.com. Source: Justin Carter.
Sunday, June 10

NATIONAL PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE (NYC)
11 am - ? On Fifth Ave. from 44th to 86th St. Try to get there early. NYPD crowd control tactics, blocades, etc. can make it very difficult to get in to the various parade entrances as the day goes on. Info: nationalpuertoricandayparade.org. Interesting article on one why one person does not attend: nylatinojournal.com

SCREENINGS: NO MORE TEARS SISTER & EVERY MOTHER'S SON (BROOKLYN)
2pm. No More Tears Sister by Helene Klodawsky (2006) at A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, Forum, 4th floor. 3pm. Every Mother's Son by Tami Gold and Kelly Anderson (2004). Followed by a Q & A with the directors. Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd floor. Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn NY 11238 718.638.5000. 2 or 3 train to Eastern Parkway-Brooklyn Museum. Source: Neyda Martinez: http://www.pbs.org/pov

ALL OUT FOR LIBERATION AND RETURN MARCH (DC)
2pm Rally and 4pm march starting at the West Lawn of the Capitol: Washington D.C. March from Capitol Hill to the Ellipse. More info: newjerseysolidarity.org. Info courtesy of activist and former Young Lord: Panama Alba.

END OF THE WEAK MC CHALLENGE (NYC)
9 pm. $10 cover. The Pyramid 101 Ave. A (betw. 6th & 7th) NY NY 10009. Hosts: Prolific, Big Zoo & Vice Verses. Info courtesy of Big Zoo & Prolific. endoftheweak.com.

SLIDE (LAS VEGAS)
10 pm - dawn. Presented by Mr. Freeze. Come to Slide at Tabu for the hottest spot in Vegas every Sunday night! MGM Grand 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South in Las Vegas NV. Info courtesy of Mr. Freeze: MrFreezeRSC.net.

Upcoming Tools of War Park Jams

June 20: Digger's Delight: 4-8pm feat. Jazzy Jay, Lord Finesse, Rockin' Rob and Miss Shing-A-Ling at St. Nicholas Park, Harlem.

July 5: Crotona Park Jams: 6-9pm. DJ Mean Gene, GrandWizzard Theodore, Mix Master Ice and Tipski at Crotona Park, Bronx.

July 12: The Crotona Park Jams: 6-9pm. Fabel, Lord Finesse, Kool DJ Red Alert and Grand Master Roc Raida at Crotona Park, Bronx.

July 19: Crotona Park Jams: Kool DJ AJ Scratch, GrandMaster Caz, Rockin' Rob, T-Ski Valley & Imperial Jaycee Crotona Park, BX

July 26: The Crotona Park Jams: 6-9pm. DJ Charlie Chase, Jazzy Jay, DJ Cash Money, ChiefRocker Busy Bee: Crotona Park, Bronx

July 31: Harlem Hop! 4-8pm. DJ Disco Wiz, DJ Charlie Chase, Rockin Rob and King Uprock at Jackie Robinson Park, Harlem.

August 7: Harlem Hop! 4-8pm. GrandMaster Caz, Fabel, King Uprock, Danny Dan the Beat Mann at Marcus Garvey Park, Harlem.

August 14: Harlem Hop! 4-8pm DJ Steve Dee, GrandWizzard Theodore, Fabel and King Uprock at Marcus Garvey Park, Harlem.

August 21: Harlem Hop! 4-8pm. Kool DJ Red Alert, Jazzy Jay, King Uprock and Fabel at Marcus Garvey Park, Harlem.

 

[bigirl]

Friday June 15

34TH ANNIV. DYNASTY ROCKERS + TOUCH OF ROCK (BKLYN)
7pm-12am. DJs DP One, King Uprock & more! Uprock contest at 195 Graham Ave Brooklyn NY 11211. $10 cover. 3 rock classes for $40 by Buz (Touch of Rock), King Uprock & Lil Dave (Lil Dave Rockers) plus cover. $20 per solo class and $10 cover. No video cameras. Source: King Uprock (Dynasty Rockers). myspace.com/34thAnniversary.

THE ACTORS RAP! @ HHTF (NYC)
8pm. FREE! The Actor's Rap! by J. Kyle Manzay. A comedy about a group of actors who are frustrated by all the "rappers turned actors" who keep stealing their roles. The Acorn Theater, Theatre Row Complex 410 West 42nd St. (btwn 9th & Dyer) NYC. RSVP info@hiphoptheaterfest.org. Source: Elz (hiphoptheaterfest.org)

UNITY GAIN (SAN FRANCISCO)
10am-2am: DJ Apollo, J Boogie, Pause, Doc Fu, Satva plus Mike Marshall (Timex Social Club/Luniz), Robert Herrera, Dead Rap Kids, Sonicbloom with The 808 Band. 21 + $5 Before 11:30 pm. Club Six, 60 Sixth St San Francisco, CA 94103. 415.863.1221. clubsix1.com. Info courtesy of Gabe (808media.com).

CLARENCE REID AKA BLOWFLY, ROSCOE ROBINSON, RALPH "SOUL" JACKSON & HERMAN HITSON (BROOKLYN)
9pm. Southern Soul at Southpaw 125 Fifth Avenue Brooklyn, New York. 718.230.0236. Q Train to 7th Ave. M/N/Q/R/W/4/5 to Atlantic-Pacific. M/N/R to Union St. 2/3 to Bergen St. F to 4th Ave. More info: spsounds.com. Source: WaxPoetics.com.

JUNE 15-17: BLACK AND MALE IN AMERICA (BROOKLYN)
3-Day National Conference feat. Kevin Powell, Bryon Hurt, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Davey D, Lumumba Bandele, Ras Baraka, Dr. William Jelani Cobb, Kahlil Almustafa, Chuck "Jigsaw" Creekmur, Lorenzo Steele, Jr., David Muhammad, Mo Beasley and more! Hanson Place Central United Methodist Church 15 Hanson Place at St. Felix, downtown Brooklyn. Trains: M, N, Q, R, 2, 3, 4, 5, or LIRR to Atlantic Ave. blackandmaleinamerica.org. Source: akilaworksongs.com and Kevin Powell.

CASSANDRA WILSON & OLU DARA (NYC)
7pm-10pm. Central Park SummerStage at Rumsey Playfield. Enter at E. 69th St. & 5th Ave. OR at W. 72nd St. & Central Park West. Trains: 6 train to 68th or 77th or 1, 2, 3, B or C trains to 72nd St. For more info: summerstage.org. Source: Erika Elliott (CPF)
Saturday, June 16

ROBERTO ROENA Y SU APOLLO SOUND (BRONX)
8pm. Also: Chino Nuñez. Lehman Center for the Performing Arts 250 Bedford Park Blvd. W. on Lehman College campus. $50, $45, $40, $35 at LehmanCenter.org or 718-960-8833. 4 or D to Bedford.

JAZZY JAY & CHAIRMAN MAO @ APT (NYC)
10 pm-? $10. APT 419 W. 13th St. (betw. 9th & Washington) NYC 10014. 212.414.4245. A, C or E to 14th St. Source: Justin Carter (aptwebsite.com).

RHYTHM FIRE FORWARD (NORTHAMPTON MA)
12 pm - 9 pm. PopMaster Fabel (Senior VP of the Rock Steady Crew will present his "History of Hip Hop Dance Forms" lecture/demo and teach a popping and/or locking class. Also featuring DJ Henry C, Abdou Sarr and Sara Jahara. North East American School of Dance 25 Main St, Northampton, MA. Cost: Donation. Classes: $10 each. myspace.com/wnehiphop.

DANCE & THEATER SHOWCASE @ HHTF (NYC)
7:30pm. FREE! Hosted by oLive Dance Theater this showcase will feature Ase Dance Collective, Hueman Prophets, Suzi Lori Parks' 365 Plays, & many more. Dance Theater Workshop 219 W.19th St. Manhattan: www.dtw.org. Source: Elz (hiphoptheaterfest.org).

KIDS OF NEW YORK (NYC)
1pm-? FREE! O'Henry School of Learning 17 St. (betw 8th & 9th Ave. Manhattan. Open Floor For All Ages Allowed. Battles 5-on-5.
1-on-1 jrs. Age Limit: up to 17 yrs old. Info: Anthony: 347.623.1391. This event is just for the kids, come support the next generation of dancers. Source: breakskru.com.

DANCES FROM THA HOOD AIRS ON MTV
7:30 pm. Instructional Hip Hop show house party style with dancers and special guest artists appearances feat. Tweet Boogie.

GATES AVENUE RENAMING CEREMONY (BROOKLYN)
4pm. Juneteenth Commemoration of the day enslaved Africans in Texas learned they had been freed - June 19, 1865 (2 1/2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863). All Roads Lead to SONNY ABUBADIKA CARSON AVENUE. Assemble at corner of Gates Ave & Nostrand Ave. A or C to Nostrand and walk against traffic to Gates (6 Blocks). December 12th Movement: 718.398.1766. Source Amadi Ajamu.

NEW VILLAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL (NYC)
11am-5pm. Edwin Vazquez, San Juan Hill, Unmilo Valdez, Daso, Inti, Cielo, Fuego Sanchez, Riel Y Jaytiel, Raje Entertainment Featuring N-FINI-T Dancers, Clyde Wilder and more. Tompkins Square Park Bandshell at 7th St. (betw. Avenues A&B) NYC.

HEALTHY VILLAGE AND SAFE STREETS FESTIVAL (BKLYN)
FREE! 1pm-5pm. Local performers, kid-friendly activities, tasty & healthy food, and activities to educate residents on how we can create the healthiest Central Brooklyn possible. St. John's Park 1251 Prospect Place Brooklyn NY 11216. 3, 4 or A Train to Utica and walk to Prospect Place. Enter on Schenectady and St. Marks. Rain Date: Saturday, June 23rd.Source: Ajumu Brown. myspace.com/healthyvillagejune16.

CULTURAL OWNERSHIP SEMINAR (LONDON)
3-6pm. FREE! Accusations of White society appropriating Black culture is an old one. Kwaku precedes the discussions with a paper that turns the arguments on its head by highlighting African/Black music making within the context of Western technological, cultural and legal frameworks.City University, Northampton Square, London EC1 0HB. Source: Kwaku (britishblackmusic.com).

BODY LANGUAGE SATURDAYS (BROOKLYN)
10pm till 4am. $5. 21 & over. Turntable Anihilists crew: DP One, Blowout, G.I. Joe and/or Xplor plus special guests. Southside Speakeasy 245 South 1st Street betw. Havemeyer and Roebling Brooklyn. 718.387.0138. L to Bedford. Source: DP One (turntableanihilists.com) See: myspace.com/southsidespeakeasy.
Sunday, June 17

JOE BATAAN (LOS ANGELES)
El Ereno Recreation Center 4721 Klamath St. LA CA.
Tickets: $15-20. Call: 323.225.3517. Source: JoeBataan.net.

HUNTS POINT HUSTLE (BRONX)
From 9am-2pm. Start Fathers Day the Healthy Way! Run the Hunts Point Hustle! A 5k Run/Walk on the future South Bronx Greenway! Barretto Point Park (corner of Tiffany St. and Viele Ave). 6 train to Hunts Point. Free shuttles from 7:30-8:30am to take people to the park. All ages! $5 registration fee for local residents and $15 for everyone else. Post-race party feat. live music from Neil Chastain and Descarga Soul, food, and health info! www.ssbx.org for more information. Source: Menaka (Sustainable South Bronx).

KRS-ONE (LONDON)
7pm-11pm. Also: DJ Maseo, Shortee Blitz, DJ Mk, Spin Doctor & DJ Hooch. London's Kentish Town Forum 9-17 Highgate Road Kentish Town London NW5 1JY. £17.50 advance £20.00 on the door (if available). More info: thedoctorsorders.com

LOS SONEROS DE ORIENTE (NYC)
4pm-6pm. Cuban Son. The Charles A. Dana Discovery Center Inside the Park at 110th St. betw Fifth and Lenox Ave. For more information, please call 212-860-1370. centralparknyc.org

END OF THE WEAK MC CHALLENGE (NYC)
9 pm. $10 cover. The Pyramid 101 Ave. A (betw. 6th & 7th) NY NY 10009. Hosts: Prolific, Big Zoo & Vice Verses. Info courtesy of Big Zoo & Prolific. endoftheweak.com.

SLIDE (LAS VEGAS)
10 pm - dawn. Presented by Mr. Freeze. Come to Slide at Tabu for the hottest spot in Vegas every Sunday night! MGM Grand 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South in Las Vegas NV. Info courtesy of Mr. Freeze: MrFreezeRSC.net.
Monday, June 18

LOVEBUG STARSKI @ APT (NYC)
10 pm-? $10. APT 419 W. 13th St. (betw. 9th & Washington) NYC 10014. 212.414.4245. A, C or E to 14th St. Source: Justin Carter: aptwebsite.com.

FABEL'S POPPING/LOCKING CLASS (NYC)
8-9:15pm at Steps on Broadway 2121 Broadway 3rd Fl. at W.74th St. in Manhattan. $14.50 per class. Take the 1,2 or 3 to 72nd. StepsNYC.com or 212 874-2410. Beginners welcome. *Fabel is also available for 1 on 1 classes. Contact: ToolsofWar@gmail.com.
Tuesday, June 19

OPEN MIC @ CARLITOS PROJECT! (EL BARRIO)
8pm-12am. FREE! Sign up @ 8 pm. Carlitos Cafe 1701 Lexington Ave. (bet. E.106 & E.107) NYC. 6 to 103rd. CarlitosNY.com. Info courtesy of ArtForChange.org.

JUNETEENTH CONCERT W/ DEAD PREZ (WASHINGTON, DC)
7:30pm-1am. dead prez, Mystic, Wise Intelligent, Uncalled 4 Experience, Akir, Hasan Salaam, Head-Roc, Son of Nun, J. Period and more. This event is about raising awareness about torture in Guantanamo and mobilizing people to action. All ages. 9:30 Club at 815 V St., NW. $10 tickets available at hiphopforhabeas.com or at the club box office. Source: Rev Yearwood.

HIP HOP THEATRE (BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND)
7:45 pm. Hosted by David J. If I Cover My Nose You Can't See Me
feat. dramatic monologue by Steven 'Polarbear' Camden and directed by Yael Shivat. Also L'Essence with writer/performer Maxwell Golden and directed by Baba Israel. Birmingham Rep Theatre Centenary Sq. Broad St, Birmingham England B1 2EP
birmingham-rep.co.uk.
Wednesday, June 20

DIGGER'S DELIGHT: LORD FINESSE, JAZZY JAY,
ROCKIN' ROB + MISS SHING-A-LING (HARLEM)
4-8pm. Presented by Tools of War in association with The Friends of St. Nicholas Park, four of Hip Hop's favorite record collectors and selectors spin the rarest cuts from their deepest crates and collections. St. Nicholas Park Plaza 135th St. St. Nicholas Ave. Harlem NY 10031 B or C train to 135th St. StNicholasPark.org
Sponsors include: Rane, Serato, Stanton, Mix Revolution, Wax Poetics, Remix, Joe Conzo and Jazzy Jay Productions!

WHERE'D YOU GET THOSE? SIGNING with BOBBITO (NYC)
7-8 pm. Bobbito will be signing paperback editions of his classic sneaker book Where'd You Get Those? The first 30 people to purchase the book will receive a limited edition tournament t-shirt. McNally Robinson Booksellers 52 Prince St (betw. Lafayette and Mulberry) NYC. N/R to Prince St. or 6 to Spring St or F to Broadway Lafayette. 212.274.1160. Source: Dana (testifybooks.com).

HIP HOP THEATRE (BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND)
7:45 pm. Host: Charlie Dark. Decypher Collective: 81632 (Preview) - Directed by Leo Kay and L'Essence directed by Baba Israel. Birmingham Repertory Theatre Centenary Square Broad St, B1 2EP. Box Office: 0121 236 4455 or birmingham-rep.co.uk.

POETIC CITY w/ TAYLOR MCFERRIN (NYC)
7pm. FREE! Chris Abani, Suji Kwock Kim, U Sam Oeur, Mark Strand, Franz Wright and other major poetic voices, interspersed with McFerrin's acrobatic beat-boxing and 4-piece band. Rockefeller Park (corner of Terrace and Warren) in Battery Park City. 1,2,3, A or C to Chambers. More info: rivertorivernyc.com.

DJ EMZ @ REMINISCE at SHRINE (HARLEM)
Every Wednesday from 7 pm - 12 midnight. DJ EMZ. Shrine at 2271 Adam Clayton Powell (betw. 133rd & 134th) Trains: B to 135th and walk East 2 blocks or 2 or3 to 135th and walk West 1 block. ShrineNYC.com. Info courtesy of promoter: Erika Elliott!!!!

VIDEO MIX PARTY (NYC)
9pm-?. FREE! The Awesome Two, VJ Uncle Ralph McDaniels, DJ Vernon and DJ Wiz (Kid N Play). Hosts Big Ced and Dana Dane! 21+. M1-5 Lounge 52 Walker St. (betw. Broadway & Church St) Manhattan. m1-5.com. Info courtesy of DJ Wiz.

RICH MEDINA @ APT (NYC)
10pm - ?. $5 cover. APT 419 W. 13th St. (betw. 9th & Washington) NYC 10014. 212.414.4245. A, C or E to 14th St. aptwebsite.com. Info courtesy of Justin Carter
June 21: Roc Raida, DJ Supreme,
Fat Fingaz, Cutmaster DC, Mysterio 9000 & Egg Foo Young



2007 TURNTABLIST SESSIONS
presented by Tools of War grassroots Hip Hop

Three decades of legendary party rockers, producers, battle champs and turntablists unite to cut, rock, beat juggle, scratch & transform the park!

June 14th review: People, if you weren't there last night, you missed out big time! Rockin' Rob kicked the evening with the most you never heard before classics, followed by a sizzling showcase by his son DJ Flawless, a finalist in Roc Raida's upcoming Gong DJ Battle - US Finals. "Johnny Juice" Rosado, responsible for most of the exquisite scratches behind Public Enemy's classics, rocked an amazing set followed by DMC 1997 US Champion, DJ Slyce's ridiculously seemless routines. DJ Scratch of EPMD set off the grand finale with all out crazy routines that involved excellent selection, removal of clothes, a Jason mask and slow motion body tricks! Everyone from 4 yr olds to old folks got their groove on.

Seen on the scene: GrandMaster Caz, Jazzy Jay, T-Ski Valley w/ Mrs. Valley, PART, CASE, BEEN, Crazy Legs, Chuck City, Jamalski, Jabby Jab, DJ Hotday, DJ DP One, DJ G.I. Joe, King Uprock, Joe Conzo, Musik G, DJ Mor, Aghi Spirits and so many more! Thanks to everyone who came out includng heads from England and Spain See you next Wednesday, June 20th at St. Nicholas Park in Harlem for Digger's Delight and Thursday night in Queensbridge!

June 21
Grand Master Roc Raida, Cutmaster DC,
DJ Fat Fingaz, DJ Supreme, Mysterio 9000 and Egg Foo Young

June 28
Davy DMX, DJ Steve Dee, DJ Esquire,
DJ Boogie Blind and DJ A Plus

Host: PopMaster Fabel (Tools of War + Rock Steady Crew)
Sound by the Legendary Superman!

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm on Thursdays: June 7, 14, 21 & 28
Queensbridge Park
Enter at 41st Ave. and Vernon Blvd.
F train to 21st St. or N/W to Queensboro Plaza.
Check HopStop.com for the best routes using MTA.

Please Support our Supporting Sponsors! Scion, Rane, Serato, Stanton, Numark, Remix, Wax Poetics, Mix Revolution, Dubspot, Joe Conzo: Born in the Bronx, Jazzy Jay Productions
and Strong City Records

Hip Hop Community Promotional Sponsors include: AllHipHop.com, DaveyD.com, PlayaHata.com, SkratchWorx.com, FreeStyleSession.com, OldSchoolHipHop.com, HusH Tours , Premiere Artists Group, OldSchoolRadioHour.com
and the Halftime Show!

We got press! URB.com and AllHipHop.com

Sponsors and philanthropists, please contact Christie Z-Pabon at ToolsofWar@gmail.com to be a part of Digger's Delight, The Crotona Park Jams and/or Harlem Hop! For full line-ups, footage, updates, directions, plus lots of pics please visit: myspace.com/ToolsofWar
Thursday, June 21

TURNTABLIST SESSIONS: CUTMASTER DC, ROC RAIDA, DJ SUPREME, MYSTERIO 9000, FAT FINGAZ & EGG FOO YOUNG (QUEENS)
5:30-8:30pm. FREE! All Ages! Queensbridge Park Ballfield 4 (close to the water). Enter at 41st Ave. and Vernon Blvd. Queens. Take the F train to 21st St/Queensbridge. Also check hopstop.com for how to get there from where you are using MTA.

APACHE LINE: FROM GANGS TO HIP HOP (BIRMINGHAM)
4 pm - 6 pm: FREE EVENT but must book in advance. Fabel, Senior VP of the Rock Steady Crew, Hip Hop historian, and international dance legend brings a sneak preview of stories and shorts from his latest documentary in the making. Fabel takes us beyond back in the day through trials, tribulations and triumphs of NYC street families that celebrated urban culture through artistic expression, prior to the advent of what we know as Hip Hop culture. Apache Line is a testament to the power of flipping negative energy to positivity, survival and preservation. No audio or video recording permitted. Birmingham Repertory Theatre Centenary Square Broad St, Birmingham England B1 2EP. birmingham-rep.co.uk.

MARTIN VISCERAL, YUSRA WARSAMA & 81632 (BIRMINGHAM)
7:45 pm. Host: PopMaster Fabel. Inner City Life welcomes some of Manchester's hottest talent to the second city. Birmingham Rep Theatre Centenary Square Broad St, Birmingham England B1 2EP. birmingham-rep.co.uk.

KIDS TAKE PICTURES OF NEW ORLEANS TODAY (NYC)
Opening: 5:30pm to 7pm. Photos on display from June 6-29 at Gallery 1199 at 310 West 43rd St, NYC. Kids were given free cameras and photography lessons and asked to document what they saw in post-Katrina New Orleans. commongroundrelief.org. Source: "Panama" Alba.

¡RETUMBA! (BRONX)
FREE! Barefoot Dancing in Van Cortlandt Park: The Bronx's own all-female ensemble will play music from Puerto Rico, Cuba, and more. Live traditional music and dance instructions every Thurs. from 7-8:30pm. Van Cortlandt Park. Enter at Broadway and W. 246th St. Call: 718.830.1890. Source: ilovethebronx.com.
Friday June 22


RECEPTION: WILD STYLE: THE SAMPLER (BROOKLYN)
6pm-9pm. Wild Style The Sampler By Charlie Ahearn. The BoConcept Skylounge at The powerHouse Arena 37 Main St. Brooklyn, NY 11201. Music by the legendary DJ Disco Wiz. Film screening at the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival to follow: visit brooklynbodega.com for venue information.To preview the show please visit powerhousearena.com. Source: DJ Disco Wiz.

EL PUEBLO SE LEVANTA (HARLEM)
7pm. A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition Film showing of The People Rise Up
A 1970's newsreel production. The story of the 60's -70's Puerto Rican, revolutionary youth organization, the Young Lords. ANSWER Coalition 2295 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. (betw. 134 & 135) Harlem. 2, 3, C & B to 135th. $7 suggested. No one turned away. ANSWERCoalition.org or 212.694.8720. Source: Carlito Boricua.

BREAKERS ANONYMOUS + 81632 (BIRMINGHAM UK)
7:45 pm. Breakers Anonymous featuring BGirl Aruna (Hip Hop Huis) + Decypher Collective: 81632 (Preview). Tickets include free entry to the Decypher Closing Party hosted by Blak Twang. 8 of Midland's finest grime MC's joined by Manchester's Rico & Soldier. Birmingham Rep Theatre Centenary Sq. Broad St, Birmingham England B1 2EP. birmingham-rep.co.uk.

CHICAGO & AMERICA (NYC)
7am - 10am. FREE! To ensure a good spot, plan to arrive about 1-2 hours early, depending on the popularity of the act and the weather. Rockefeller Park (corner of Terrace and Warren) in Battery Park City. 1,2,3, A or C to Chambers. Source: gonyc.about.com
Saturday, June 23

GRAFFITI JOINT EXTRAVAGANZA (NYC)
6-11pm. Another NYC Maniacs Prod. Part 2 presented by RIST 1. Drew's Place 100 Forsyth & Grand St. NYC. 212.925.1343. B or D to Grand. F to 2nd Ave. J to Essex. $5 cover. Feat. works by IZ the WIZ, SONIC 002, INK 76, JAMES T.O.P., TABU 79. BABY 168, KILOGRAMS, DANCE 1, PEO, CRIME 79, REBEL, EROISM, SNIPER, SNATCH, REK plus Joe Conzo, Koe Rodriguez, Jamel Shabazz, Studio Inox. Source: http://artcrimes.org

3RD ANNUAL BROOKLYN HIP HOP FESTIVAL
Ghostface, Consequence, Large Professor, Sean P, Skillz, Drez, El Michels Affair, Emily King, Tanya Morgan, J Period and more. Host Uncle Ralph McDaniels. Rain or Shine. Tickets are FREE but you must register for them. Empire Fulton Ferry State Park. Visit: brooklynbodega.com for more info, times, directions, etc.

BROOKLYN HIP HOP FESTIVAL AFTER PARTY (BROOKLYN)
9pm. Featur?ng H?p Hop Karaoke and DJ Sp?nna. $5 w?th fest?val stub $8 w?thout. Southpaw 125 F?fth Ave., Brooklyn. 718.230.0236. Q to 7th Ave. M/N/Q/R/W/4/5 to Atlantic-Pacific. M/N/R to Union St. 2/3 to Bergen St. F to 4th Ave. spsounds.com. Source: Jason Newman (hiphopkaraokenyc.com).

DOPE EMPORIUM HIP HOP FESTIVAL (SEATTLE)
7pm-12am. All Ages. 2 stages and 5 hours includes live music, art, fashion, Hip Hop debate, spoken word, turntablism, Urban Arts Media film short, a producer and graffiti art challenge, b-boy/b-girl showcases and more. More than just a Hip Hop show; it is an open invitation for all to participate in the continual creation of Seattle Hip Hop History. Airport Way S betw. S. Homer Street & S. Nebraska Seattle WA. dopeemporium.com. Source: Julie C for 206zulu.com.

JUNE 23-24: CARAVAN TO CUBA: BUS PAINTING (BRONX)
10am-? Food, drinks and music. We need artists, muralists, activists and friends. East 140th St & Alexander Ave. Take 6 train to 3rd Ave/138th. This year's caravan to Cuba will feature a Hip Hop Without Borders Exchange which will participate in Hip Hop workshops and perform with Cuban Hip Hop artists! 212.810.0562 for more information or just show up! Source: Panama Alba.

SOUTHERN SOUL: BLOWFLY, ROSCOE ROBINSON, RALPH "SOUL" JACKSON & HERMAN HITSON (CHICAGO)
5 pm. The Hideout 1354 W. Wabansia Ave. Chicago, IL.
Source: WaxPoetics.com.

JOE BATAAN (BROOKLYN)
10pm. Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Plaza 1368 Fulton St. Brookly NY. $25 tickets. 718.270.4910. Source: JoeBataan.net.

DJ FELIX HERNANDEZ: RHYTHM REVUE DANCE PARTY (NYC)
10pm-4am. Roseland Ballroom 239 W 52 St. NYC. More info: ClassicSoul.com. 212.619.FUNK. Source: Felix Hernandez one of the best non Hip Hop partyrockers in NYC.
June 23: BBoys For Life: Birmingham U.K.


BBOYS FOR LIFE! 10:30 am - 7:30 pm with a secret after-party! Discussions, debate, master classes, films and performances led by the best and most influential artists from the UK and international scene. Pop Master Fabel, Trac 2, Honey Rockwell, Teknyc, B-Girl Aruna, Maurizio, Hanifa, Jonzi D, Marso, Benji Reid, Chimp, Raj, Steady, Banxy, Kwesi Johnson, BBoy 10 Tonn, Dolby D, BBoy Pepito, Tuff Tim Twist, Pardeep Sall, DJ Timber, Normski, DJ Pogo, Skeg (Breakin Bread) and many more. Presented by Punch!

Also: The Great Hip Hop Swindle lecture to be presented by Fabel, covering the rise, fall and resurrection of Hip Hop culture. Expect rare footage from Fabel's archives, artifacts and more. No video or audio recording permitted.

Tickets are FREE! but should be booked in advance. Registration for workshops and master classes are made on the day of - first come, first served basis. To book tickets call 0121 236 4455 or go to birmingham-rep.co.uk. More info at: www.punch-records.co.uk.

Sunday, June 24

TAKIN' IT TO THE STREETS (CHICAGO)
10am-8:30pm. FREE! Lupe Fiasco, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Amir Sulaiman, Liza Garza, One Be Lo, Jamila Firdausee, Brother Ali, Rock Steady Crew including Fabel, DJ Man-O-Waz, Allah Made Me Funny Comedy Show, Tribute to Afrika Bambaata, Sharif Abdur-
Rahim, Akbar, (Sacramento Kings), Down by Law MC battle, Kumba Lynx, Ms. Latifah, Gon, C-Rayz Walz, Remarkable Current showcase feat. M-Team, Be Like Muhammad, Tyson plus All Natural showcase feat. Cap D, Prime Meridian, Imos Marad. Marquette Park 67th and Kedzie Chicago IL 60629. For more info: imancentral.org.

BAD BRAINS (ASBURY PARK NJ)
4th Ave & Kingsley St. Asbury Park NJ. Visit: rocksoff.com or schoolofrock.com for more info, cost, direction and full line up.

HOMENAJE AL JIBARO PUERTORRIQUENO (E. HARLEM)
2:30pm. La Casa 1230 Fifth Ave. Suite 458 at E. 104th St.
El Barrio NYC. More info: LaCasaPR.org. Source: virtualboricua.org

MTP BEAT BATTLE: "SKY'S THE LIMIT" ROUND 5 (NJ)
9pm - 1am. Feat. Skyzoo, K.Banger + Broadway Blake. Producers battle head to head for a spot in the Grand Championship Finals and bragging rights. Judging based on equipment demonstration, competition and performance. 3 artist performances and an open mic. $10 cover. Axiom Studios 334 Jefferson St Newark, NJ 07105. 973.494.4545. Path to Newark Penn Station then $5 cab ride. Visit: myspace.com/mtpjersey. Source: DJ Priority.

END OF THE WEAK MC CHALLENGE (NYC)
9 pm. $10 cover. The Pyramid 101 Ave. A (betw. 6th & 7th) NY NY 10009. Hosts: Prolific, Big Zoo & Vice Verses. Info courtesy of Big Zoo & Prolific. endoftheweak.com.

SLIDE (LAS VEGAS)
10 pm - dawn. Presented by Mr. Freeze. Come to Slide at Tabu for the hottest spot in Vegas every Sunday night! MGM Grand 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South in Las Vegas NV. Info courtesy of Mr. Freeze: MrFreezeRSC.net.