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Heritage New York
2025-08-29 22:00 - 2025-08-30 04:00 (America/Halifax) | The House, 29 Locust St, Brooklyn, NY, 11206, United States
Want to Celebrate Culture, Heritage, and Community? Heritage New York is coming to New York City and will bring in unique genres and Music.
Come prepared to DANCE & Have FUN!
Heritage New York will feature genres including Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall, Reggae, Soca, Konpa, Hip-Hop/R&B, etc. while Music will be by: Wah Gwan Twon, Proper Edakit, Ayech & SB Sounds
In order to participate, attendees must be 21+
“By taking part in this event, you grant the event organizers full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes to help achieve the group’s aims. This includes (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their printed and online publicity, social media, press releases and funding applications.”
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The Real Estate & Entrepreneur Networking Summer Event
2025-08-28 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | The Saint, The Saint 105 2nd Avenue New York, NY 10003, United States
Celebrate success, make powerful connections, and be inspired at NYC’s Premier Real Estate & Entrepreneur Networking Summer Event on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at The Saint!
This exclusive event celebrates National Black Business Month, offering attendees the opportunity to connect with NYC’s most influential real estate professionals and entrepreneurs. The event will feature complimentary professional headshots from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, dynamic networking, and music by world-renowned DJ Stokes.
Attendees will hear from distinguished speakers, including Yenisei Bell, Darryl C. Young Sr., Sharene Wood, Victor Baker, and Tawana Simona Shorter—leaders across construction, housing finance, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement.
Bring your business cards, promotional materials, innovative ideas, and readiness to connect with like-minded professionals. This is an exceptional opportunity to foster growth, share insights, and be part of a vibrant network while shaping your future.
Dress code is business chic, and admission is at the doorman’s discretion. Attendees must be 21 or older.
This event is FREE to attend. Don’t miss your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and celebrate entrepreneurial excellence during The Real Estate & Entrepreneur Networking Summer Event.
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Fighting For The Right To Fight Ceremony
2025-08-23 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Tishman Auditorium, The New School, Tishman Auditorium, The New School 63 5th Avenue New York, NY 10003
The Fighting For The Right To Fight ceremony is a powerful tribute to the Montford Point Marines — the first African Americans to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.
Facing relentless segregation and discrimination, these Marines served with honor, overcoming every challenge they faced and decades later, the nation honored their extraordinary courage and sacrifice with the Congressional Gold Medal.
It will honor the bravery and legacy of New York and New Jersey heroes, including David Dinkins, Ken Rollock, and Joe Wilder. Their families will receive posthumous Congressional Gold Medals, a tribute to lives defined by courage, leadership, and cultural excellence. The ceremony not only commemorates their military works but also their legacy for future generations.
This special program will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Tishman Auditorium, The New School in New York City.
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Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Night 1
2025-08-22 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | Marcus Garvey Park, 8 Mt. Morris Park West, New York, NY 10027
Ever want to experience the Vibrant and uplifting floor of Jazz? The Charlie Parker Jazz festival is the perfect occasion to go out and celebrate endlessly with your favorite artists. The best part…. It’s FREE and open to all Ages!
About the Event
The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival celebrates the spirit of the late great saxophonist with shows uptown and downtown that highlight the past, present, and future of jazz music in NYC.
Kicking off the festival will be jazz legend Ron Carter and his 17-piece Great Big Band, plus rising star April May Webb, winner of the Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition.
All in all, this event is Presented with Jazzmobile in celebration of 60 years of bringing world-class jazz to NYC.
Featuring
Carter’s steady, warm-toned pulse serves as a rhythmic rudder through a set of tunes that exude a refined elegance and sonic power.
Meanwhile, April May Webb, a rising star who recently won the 13th annual Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition; her latest LP with trumpeter Randall Haywood, Questions Left Unanswered, features soulful, jazzy covers of hits like “Jolene” and “Killing Me Softly.”
Ron Carter’s Great Big Band
Firstly, Saxes: David DeJesus, Steve Wilson, Jonathan Beshay, Ivan Renta, Jay Brandford
Secondly, Trumpets: Jon Owens, John Chudoba, John Bailey, Brandon Lee
Thirdly, Trombones: Jason Jackson, Steve Davis, James Burton, Becca Patterson
Lastly, Rhythm Section: Ray Gallon (piano), Sir Ron Carter (bass), Greg Skafff (guitar), Peyton Crossley (drums)
April May Webb
April May Webb (vocals), Randall Haywood (trumpet), Yayoi Ikawa (piano), Jacob Webb (bass), Dr. Nathan Webb (drums)
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Book Is Better Club: The Color Purple
2025-08-13 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Liz’s Book Bar, 315 Smith Street Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
Whether you’re a fan of novels or not, The Color Purple by Alice Walker will surely inspire you to lift up your voice to the multidimensionality and unspoken stories about Black communities.
Book Is Better Club: The Color Purple offers a depth look at Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning novel, a powerful story of African American women’s resilience, sisterhood, and triumph over abuse.
Set in early 20th-century rural Georgia, the novel follows 2 sisters, Celie and Nettie as they endure hardship, separation, and racism while sustaining hope and love throughout the years. Through heartfelt letters, the novel explores themes of healing, forgiveness, self-discovery, and empowerment.
This special event at Liz’s Book Bar features a book discussion led by bookseller and bartender Siah, followed by a screening of the acclaimed film adaptation. Attendees will gain deeper insight into the novel’s theme and its enduring relevance happening today. Your ticket also includes a $5 off drink from the bar.
Join the community of readers while you explore the truth behind the sisters in The Color Purple on August 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in Brooklyn, NY.
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The Dance: Tap Dance, from Master Juba to Hip Hop
2025-08-10 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Lefferts Historic House, 452 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11225, United States
Whether you love to dance or are still trying to get your best moves, The Dance will feature Free lessons on Tap Dancing! This is a great opportunity to get out to learn, dance, and explore your full potential.
This event will feature stars Joseph Webb and friends for an interactive and engaging exploration of tapping and its historical relationship to New York City.
In the past, Africans enslaved in Kings County brought their traditions and creativity to the markets in Manhattan, where they sold produce in the early 19th century. These “dancing for eels” competitions likely helped dancers earn more money and inspired styles that came to define American music.
Kicking the event will be African American Master Juba, considered the father of tapping. This performance takes the audience on a journey from the early 1800s, through the swing jazz and bebop era, to modern-day hip-hop.
Much Later, Attendees will receive a beginner-level tap lesson at the start of the program, so they can participate in some of the historic moves to follow.
The Dance tap performance at Lefferts Historic House encourages people to bring tap shoes if available, but they aren’t required.
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Nickel Boys Film Premiere
2025-08-07 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Restoration West Plaza, Restoration West Plaza 1368 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11216, United States
Haven’t seen an inspirational film in a while? Well, the Nickel Boys Film Premiere is a must-see, and the best part is that it’s FREE!
The Nickel Boys Film Premiere will be a free outdoor screening, presented by The Billie Holiday Theatre, while bringing Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel to life on a big screen.
Nickel Boys follows the journey of Elwood Curtis and Turner as they navigate injustice, resilience, and friendship in a segregated reform school during the 1960s.
The narrative jumps between their harrowing experiences at Nickel and Elwood’s later life, exploring themes of resilience, injustice, and the enduring impact of friendship amidst adversity.
Overall, his event will showcase the film, highlighting the resilience and triumphs of Black joy.
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Bronx Rise Up NYC Concert
2025-08-07 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-06 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Orchard Beach, Bronx, NY 10464, Bronx, NY, 10464, United States
Rise Up NYC Bronx Concert 2025 at Orchard Beach
Mark your calendar, because the Rise Up NYC Bronx Concert 2025 is bringing 2 nights of music to Orchard Beach on August 6 and 7, and it’s FREE.
Designed as part of the Rise Up NYC initiative, this concert series aims to bring high-quality entertainment to New York City communities while celebrating local culture and artistry.
Starting on Tuesday, August 6, the concert kicks off with vibrant Latin Tropical music. There will be a night featuring legends like Luis Vargas, the “El Rey Supremo” of bachata, and salsa icon Jose Alberto “El Canario”. You’ll also catch stars like El Blachy and freestyle sensation George Lamond.
Then, on Wednesday, August 7, the stage shifts to hip-hop! There’ll be performances from Bronx like A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, EPMD, Rakim, and Funk Flex. All these artists represent different eras and styles of hip-hop while closing the concert with a banger.
All Gates open at 5 PM, and the music starts at 6 PM. Food vendors, activities, and plenty of space to vibe out make Orchard Beach the best place to have a concert. The best part… It’s open to all ages.

EXHIBIT By Regina Taylor
2025-08-01 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | Exhibit, 520 8th Ave suite 901, NY, 10018, United States
Regina Taylor is an award-winning actress, playwright, and director known for work that centers Black stories and untold histories. With Exhibit by Regina Taylor, she brings a powerful exploration of erasure, memory, and the battle to preserve history.
Lastly, Regina Taylor’s career is all about acting, writing, directing, and activism, all rooted in a commitment to uplift Black voices and preserve stories that are being forgotten.
Exhibit by Regina Taylor is the story of Iris, an African American artist whose legacy is being erased. As her work is removed from museums and her biography disappears from records. Iris begins to recall powerful memories from her past, including her childhood experience while also integrating an all-white school during the Civil Rights Movement.
Through flashbacks and storytelling, Exhibit by Regina Taylor presents a country grappling with its past and uncertain about its future. At stake, Iris’s story struggles with one simple question about society: Are we moving forward, or are we moving backward?
Join the legacy on Friday, August 1, 2025, a live performance taking place from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM (EDT). The event will be held at 520 8th Avenue, Suite 901, New York, NY 10018.
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Young Entrepreneurs Meetup
2025-07-15 08:30 - 2025-07-31 17:00 UTC | Innovation Center – Downtown, 123 Main Street, Austin, TX 78701, United States, Austin, Texas (TX), 78701
Description:Join us for an exciting evening with aspiring young entrepreneurs. Network, share ideas, and get inspired by keynote speakers from leading startups. Light refreshments will be served.

NextGen Creators Expo 2025
2025-07-15 08:00 - 2025-08-22 17:00 UTC | NextGen Creators Expo 2025 — Los Angeles, CA, 1201 S Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90015, United States
Event Description:
Discover the work of emerging digital artists, game developers, and VR creators. This interactive expo features workshops, demos, and giveaways for creators of all kinds.
