Cheers to the freakin’ weekend! Here’s my fly curated list of the top activities you should check out in NYC this weekend.
Friday
NEW YORK CITY | Afrobeats & Trap Forever: Nigeria at 58
September 28 @ 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Celebrate Nigeria's Independence at 58 with sounds by DJ Martian, DJ Taela Naomi, DJ Calli B and special guest dj, DJ Tunez. Dance along to the best of afrobeats and trap along with reggae, soca, kompa, etc.
HOST: Percy (Baldy)
PERFORMERS: DJ Tunez, DJ Martian, DJ Calli B, and DJ Taela Naomi
TYPE OF EVENT: Happy Hour and Party
PRICE: Free with RSVP before 6:00 p.m., $10 for all until 8:00 p.m., and $20 after 8:00 p.m. | eventbrite.com/e/afrobeats-trap-forever-nigeria-at-58-tickets
TYPE OF CROWD: HBCUers and Professionals
AGE RANGE: 21 years old and older
FLY DRESS: Trendy
SPECIALS: Drink Specials and Bottle Specials
INSTAGRAM: @afrobeats_and_trap_forever
HASHTAGS: #AfrobeatsAndTrapForever
CONTACT INFORMATION: afrobeatsandtrap@gmail.com
BROOKLYN | Mary Jane & Yoga: A Candlelight + R&B Experience
September 28 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Red Light Amsterdam ambiance with chilled R&B vibes. Come learn, flow, chill, and bond over cannabis.
HOST: Eighth Flower Events
TYPE OF EVENT: Fitness, Happy Hour, and Mixer
PRICE: $35 – $50 | maryjaneyoga.splashthat.com/candlelight
TYPE OF CROWD: Creatives, Industry, and Professionals
AGE RANGE: 21 years old and older
FLY DRESS: Athletic
INSTAGRAM: @8thflower
HASHTAGS: #8thflower #maryjaneandyoga #candlelightyoga
CONTACT INFORMATION: eighthflowerevents@gmail.com
The secret Brooklyn, NY location will be revealed once you RSVP.
Saturday
Midtown Madness Brunch & Day Party
September 29 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Midtown Madness is held in the heart of NYC at McGettigan's NYC, an indoor/outdoor venue that gives you the opportunity enjoy the dope city scene as you eat and drink your cares away!
HOST: The Alumni Group
PERFORMERS OR SPEAKERS: DJ K-Leel, DJ A Plus, and DJ E Class
TYPE OF EVENT: Brunch, Day Party, and Mixer
PRICE: Free admission with RSVP | midtownmadness.eventbrite.com
TYPE OF CROWD: Greeks, HBCUers, and Professionals
AGE RANGE: 21 years old and older
FLY DRESS: No dress code
SPECIALS: Drink Specials
TWITTER: @Alumni_Group
INSTAGRAM: @The_Alumni_Group @KhaleeltheDJ @iampwill @yodjswerve
HASHTAGS: #TAGBrunch #MidtownMadness
CONTACT INFORMATION: AlumniGroupEnt@Gmail.com or (917) 299-8173
Paint Sip N Chill 3 – Paint and Sip Brunch/ DayParty
September 29 @ 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Eat, drink, and paint.
HOST: Trendy Danie Events and NYC Top Promoters
PERFORMERS OR SPEAKERS: DJ TrueBlends and @DJDubz
TYPE OF EVENT: Brunch, Mixer, and Day Party
PRICE: Free – $35 | tdepaintnsip.eventbrite.com
TYPE OF CROWD: Couples, Singles, and Professionals
AGE RANGE: 21 – 55
FLY DRESS: Trendy
SPECIALS: Drink Specials
INSTAGRAM: @TrendyDanieEvents
HASHTAGS: #TrendyDanieEvents
CONTACT INFORMATION: TrendyDanieEvents@gmail.com
Paint 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (tickets must be purchased in advance), Brunch 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., and Day Party 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday
Everybody Loves The 90’s Brunch & Day Party
September 30 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The 70’s were groovy, the 80’s were totally awesome, but everybody knows that the 90’s were downright dope! 90’s fashion, flava, and especially the MUSIC were everything!
DJ E Class will be spinning classic 90’s hip hop and R&B to keep you and your crew moving while you eat and drink.
HOST: The Alumni Group
PERFORMERS OR SPEAKERS: DJ E Class and DJ FUGI Slim
TYPE OF EVENT: Brunch, Day Party, and Happy Hour
PRICE: $35 prix fixe brunch includes brunch buffet, and 1.5 hours of bottomless brunch cocktails | 90sbrunch.eventbrite.com
TYPE OF CROWD: Greeks, HBCUers, and Professionals
AGE RANGE: 21 years old and older
FLY DRESS: No dress code
SPECIALS: Drink Specials and Open Bar
TWITTER: @Alumni_Group @djeclass1
INSTAGRAM: @The_Alumni_Group @QualityFilth @djeclassnyc @djfugislim
HASHTAGS: #TAGBrunch #90sBrunch
CONTACT INFORMATION: AlumniGroupENT@gmail.com and (917) 299-8173
LOCnificent Fest & Day Party
September 30 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
LOCnificent is a festival meets day party geared towards bringing people together and celebrating loc’d hair (locs, dreads, dreadlocks, or dreadlocs). Yet, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE LOCS TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. All are welcome!
HOST: LOCnificent Fest
TYPE OF EVENT: Day Party, Mixer, and Beauty
PRICE: Free – $15 | eventbrite.com/e/locnificent-fest-day-party-tickets
TYPE OF CROWD: Fashionistas, Industry, and Professionals
AGE RANGE: 21 years old and older
FLY DRESS: Trendy
SPECIALS: Drink Specials
INSTAGRAM: @locnificentfest
HASHTAGS: #locnificentfest
CONTACT INFORMATION: locnificentfest@gmail.com