Every month we put together a list of events the Style & Vibes family would enjoy! Parties, festival, cultural events and more!
BRT Weekend – Dominican Republic // May 3-6 // Dominican Republic
Vibes: Party Festival
The all-inclusive Caribbean experience is heading to multiple locations this year featuring 6+ parties over 3 days with some of your favorite DJs and artist, up first is The Dominican Republic with Shenseea, Beenie Man and Ding Dong. (Tickets & More Info.)
Sankofa Series: AfroLatinos of the 21st Century w/Dr. Griselda Rodriguez // May 3 // NYC
Vibes: Cultural Conversations
The 3- part Sankofa series extends the conversations that sparked during last year’s Sankofa Workshop led by Dr. Griselda Rodriguez. This Series places the voices of Afro-Latin@s in the United States at the center of the paradigm shifts we are currently witnessing. (Tickets & More Info)
Igloo Atlanta // May 5 // Atlanta
Vibes: Outdoor Festival Style Party
The ultimate cooler fete in Atlanta bringing together good vibes, an impressive DJ line up and the only star is your crew! (Tickets & More Info)
A Conversation with Harry Belafonte // May 5 // NYC
Vibes: Cultural Conversations
A Red Bull Festival event, the three-time Grammy Award-winning musician, Actor and Activist Harry Belafonte is one of the most successful Jamaican-American artists of all time, renowned for bringing the Caribbean sound to the international mainstream. It will be a conversation reflecting on his career through the lens of the city he has long called home. (Tickets & More Info.)
Little Haiti Book Festival // May 5-6 //
Vibes: Culture
The 5th annual Little Haiti Book Festival opens on Saturday night, May 5 with a conversation between National Book Award winner and Miami resident Edwidge Danticat and The Miami Herald’s Jacqueline Charles, continuing all day Sunday, May 6 with panels, discussions and readings by poets and authors from Haiti and the Haitian diaspora. (FREE More Info.)
Sip-N-Cook Haitian Style // May 7 // Queens
Learn the ins and outs of our favorite and famous Griot, fried plantain and pikliz. All this goodness in one class! (Tickets & More Info.)
Red Bull Radio Live w/ Federation Sound // May 8 // Brooklyn
Vibes: Party
A Red Bull Festival event, Federation Sound’s Max Glazer brings his Red Bull Radio show live to the Red Bull Music Festival New York. A dancehall and reggae specialist who’s been spreading awareness of sound system culture for the better part of two decades. (Tickets & More Info.)
Bankra Caribbean Folk Festival 2018 // May 12 // Queens
Vibes: Cultural Performance
Bankra Caribbean Folk Festival” in partnership with York Performing Arts Center. The Bankra Caribbean Folk Festival will feature traditional authentic folk forms and experiences from different Caribbean territories. A bankra basket is a Jamaican traveling basket; usually woven, and is often carried or used as a display for a wide variety of produce. (Free with RSVP)
Redbull Radio Live w/ Bien Buena with Riobamba and Uproot Andy // May 16 // NYC
Vibes: Cultural Conversations
A Red Bull Festival event, Uproot Andy and Riobamba explore the diverse music that connects New York City to Latin America and the Caribbean at the Red Bull Music Festival New York (Tickets & More Info.)
Digby Stridiron Pop up Dinner // May 16-18 // Charleston, South Carolina
Real authentic West Indian cuisine, 3 nights by Chef Digby Stridiron (Tickets & More Info.)
I Love Soca // May 18 // NYC
Vibes: Fete & Performances
Celebrating it’s 10 year anniversary, I Love Soca is throwing the biggest Soca party at Hammerstein Ballroom, featuring some of your favorite Soca artist Voice, Rupee, Machel Montano and Iwer George. (Tickets & More Info.)
Little Haiti Tour // May 19, 26 // Miami
Vibes: Cultural
La Perle De Miami: Little Haïti Tour. Let us take a journey back to the historic war that was fought on the island of Hispaniola currently the country of Haiti and Dominican Republic, which lead to the first black free nation under colonialism in the world. Today the roots of the revolution have spread out to Little Haiti depicting the people and culture of Haiti through texture, flavor and sound. Your tour guide will come equipped with historical facts and insightful knowledge of the neighborhood. We will also swing by 3 of the most Instagram worthy spots in Little Haiti to allow you to take photos and capture the essence of the “Ville”. (Tickets & Info.)
Haitian Compas Festival // May 19 // Miami
Vibes: Festival
The Haitian Compas Festival is a staple in the Haitian Community. As the Haitian Compas Festival celebrates 20 years of music it’s important to show appreciation to pioneers in the industry (Tickets & More info.)
DanceAfrica Festival 2018// May 19-28 // Brooklyn
Vibes: Culture
DanceAfrica offers a taste of the rhythm, movement, and spirit of South Africa past and present. Join us for a full weekend of activities including an art exhibition, dance workshops, an array of community events, the annual FilmAfrica series, and the one-and-only DanceAfrica Bazaar. (Tickets & More Info.)
Haitian Polo Documentary Screening // May 25 // Mirimar, FL
Vibes: Cultural
The Haitian Polo Documentary, a film based on the young Haitian immigrant experience in Brooklyn, New York during the 1980’s and 1990’s shines a light on the dark truth about growing up Haitian when there was no cultural month designated for you. Directed by Caged Cubez, the Haitian Polo Documentary uncovers stories from artists like Thirstin Howl The 3rd, Sadat X from the Hip Hop Group Brand Nubian and Moses “Rafe” Vernauof the hit web series Money & Violence, who each share their personal experience with growing up Haitian in Brooklyn. From discovering fashion to creating their own identity, the Haitian Polo Documentary highlights the plight of trying to keep up with the Joneses, while fighting to keep your own identity against the “boat people” scrutiny. View Trailer (Tickets & More Info.)
Sugarcane’s Blossom 2018 // May 27 // Brooklyn
Vibes: Fete/Party
Brooklyn’s Sugarcane hosts it’s annual Blossom. Spring into summer with this season’s sexiest Sunday soiree… authentic and trendsetting! (Tickets & More Info.)
Everyday Afrique // May 28 // Brooklyn
Vibes: Day Party
The OkayAfrica team and our friends at Everyday People will be collaborating to bring you the turn up at Output. (Tickets & More Info.)
Shine // May 28 // Brooklyn
Vibes: Day Party
Back2Basics annual Memorial Day event with pure vibes, this year’s theme is The Love Triangle with special guests Voice, Shal Marshall and more. (Tickets & More Info.)
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