Events Guide August 2017

 

Target First Saturdays: caribBEING in Brooklyn // Saturday August 5 // NYC

Vibes: Culture

Celebrate the Little Caribbean with the neighbors in Flatbush and commemorate the Golden Anniversary of the West Indian American Day Parade at the Brooklyn Museum. Special screenings, music and workshops. (FREE! More info.)

 

Doubles vs Patties // Sunday, August 6 // Toronto

Vibes: Day Party

It’s the battle of the Caribbean snack! DOUBLES vs PATTIES, who ya got? Come thru to BLACK FOODIE’s annual Caribana lunch party and enjoy complimentary doubles + patties sponsored by Nyam Catering, alongside a mouth-watering (vegan-friendly) summer menu created by Chef Joe Friday of Underground Chef Co.

Drink up at the bar with a tasty rum punch and other tropical cocktails while DJ Marlon Mack spins Soca, Dancehall, and old school Reggae. (Tickets & More info.)

 

Okay Africa’s Riddim & Beats // Thursday, August 10 // NYC

Vibes: Festival/Performances

OkayAfrica—the digital hub of the African New Wave—fills Damrosch Park with the funk of West African beats and the rhythms of Caribbean carnival. Jamaican-born reggae star of the ’80s Sister Nancy summons the essential elements of carnival culture—music, costume, and dance—alongside eclectic London Afrobeats band The Compozers. Live dancers turn the stage into a vivid, colorful mash-up of African and Caribbean cultures in the heart of New York City. (Tickets & More info.)

 

Cocktails & Conversion // Thursday, August 10 // NYC

Vibes: Culture/Literature

PEN America is partnering with the Brooklyn Museum to present an evening of cocktails and conversation centering Caribbean women writers. This evening, the second in our two-part series presents a conversation between Dominican poet and novelist Elizabeth Acevedo, Brooklyn-based Jamaican novelist Nicole Dennis-Benn, author of Here Comes the Sun, named a New York Times “Best Book of the Year;” and Malka Older, Puerto Rican author of Infomocracy and Null States. (Tickets & More Info.)

 

Basquiat & Brunch // Saturday, August 12 // NYC

Vibes: Day Party

Day party Hosted in Brooklyn, NY, The sophomore project from K. Woodson (Of Ruth Enkel Productions), following “The BeyonceGiselle Exhibit” ; “Basquiat & Brunch” is a exhibition style Brunch, featuring contemporary art lightly inspired by the amazing & infamous, Basquiat. Delicious cuisine & of course unlimited mimosas. Food & Unlimited Mimosas are served between the hours of 2PM- 5PM. Enjoy great music, food and take in the arts. (Tickets & More Info.)

 

Que Lo Que // Saturday, August 12 // NYC

Vibes: Day Party

official Pre Dominican day parade celebration. Come enjoy some live Tipico, Classic Merengue, Old school bachata and tons of dancing on La Marina’s Outside Deck. Come enjoy  Johnnie Walker the Preferred Scotch of Que Lo Que (Tickets & More Info.)

 

Caribbean Concert at Six Flags // Saturday, August 12 // New Jersey

Vibes: Festival/Performance

Enjoy the rides and games at Six Flags great adventure while being able to experience a full line up of Caribbean artists R.City, MX Prime, Voice and One Voice. (Tickets & More Info.)

 

 

Boomyard LA Rum Punch Day Party // Sunday, August 13 // Los Angeles, CA

The tropical music experience : Reggae, Roots and Culture, Dancehall, Afrobeat and Soca vibes with delicious pizza, Sangria, Rum Punch, vendors, kids corner and more. Plus special jerk chicken from JJ’s BBQ! (More Info.)

 

1996 // Saturday, August 19 // Atlanta, GA

Vibes: Day party

1996 is The ATL Annual Throwback Experience that brings together thousands of people each year. This year we introduce the Summer edition block party for the ultimate 90s vibe! (Tickets & More Info.)

 

Caribbean Jungle // Sunday, August 20 // Brooklyn

Vibes: Day Party (Soca, Dancehall)

Indoor/Outdoor vibes in Brooklyn on a Sunday…it gets no better  (Tickets & More Info.)

 

Haitian Global Village Sizzling Summer Backyard BBQ // Sunday, Augutst 20 // Brooklyn

Vibes: Lounge & Eat

“Everybody Gets Lei’d”! Come dressed in your favorite Hawaiian themed summer attire: grass skirts, Hawaiian shirts, shorts, tank tops, floaties, and flip-flops are a must on this once a year EVENT! Enjoy cold drinks and great food with the Grill Master, Nadege Fleurimond, throwing down for a great cause. Great music by MaxAppeal DJ, entertainment, and fun in your sexiest Luau attire.(Tickets & More Info.)

 

Kabaka Pyramid LIVE at SOB’s NYC // Tuesday, August 22 // NYC

Vibes: Festival/Performances

Kabaka Pyramid is a multi-talented artist and producer coming straight from the streets of Kingston, Jamaica with a unique musical style blending the lyricism of Hip hop, with the energy and melody of Reggae and Dancehall. He is based out of the Bebble Rock music camp and through his liquid and hypnotizing delivery spreads the positive messages of spirituality and conscious evolution. (Tickets & More Info.)

CITE Meetup // Wednesday, August23 //NYC

Vibes: Business/Networking

Caribbeans In Tech and Entrepreneurship Meetup with a discussion on how to get started and current opportunities for Caribbeans who want are interested in Tech and Entrepreneurship led by Malcolm Paul  and Chris Williams (Tickets & More Info.)

 

Red Bull Culture Clash // Friday, August 25 // Atlanta, GA

Vibes: Culture/Festival

Mike WiLL Made-It, Popcaan, Tinie Tempah and WondaGurl will battle for Red Bull Culture Clash supremacy in Atlanta! Not in Atlanta, the Red Bull Culture Clash will be broadcast live on Red Bull Radio on August 25 at 19:00p.m. EST. (Tickets & More Info.)

 

AfroCarib // Saturday, August 26 // NYC

Vibes: Day Party (Soca, Dancehall, Afro Beats and a splash of Hip-Hop)

The Biggest African / Caribbean Day Party at La Marina (Tickets & More Info.)

 

Summer Trucked// Sunday, August 27 // NYC

Vibes: Soca & Dancheall Day Party

It’s Summer and TRUCKED is on the move! All Caribbean islands – it’s your time to UNITE as we combine Top Island DJs representing the most popular Carnival Bands from around the Caribbean! Unleashing pure MUSICAL MADNESS! Every island and every flag will band together in euphoric unity as one people. (Tickets & More Info.)

 

Ultimate Trinidad Roti Workshop // Sunday, August 27 // NYC

Vibes: Foodie/Culture/Date Night

Need the ultimate lesson in making roti?! Fear not, you’ll learn to make the perfect roti and curry dishes to go along with it! Seasoning the goat ,for curry goat in “green seasoning”, a blend of fresh herbs used in a lot of Trini dishes that includes ginger, garlic, pimento peppers, thyme, chadon-beni, lime or lemon juice , scallions and more.  Plus the other proteins.

You’ll then learn to cook channa and aloo, (potato with chickpeas), dried chickpeas are soaked overnight, then boiled until tender, and then cooked down with potatoes and spiced up with curry and other fresh green herbs You will also be making spicy pumpkin and apple amchar

The class will be split into groups and each group will be making a dish, everyone will be able to participate in every aspect of every dish. Each person will make two rotis from beginning to end, meaning you will be kneading your own dough. (Tickets & More Info.)

 

 

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