SATURDAY 4
Bashful beatmaker of lo-fi Mercury Music Prize winners The xx, Jamie xx churns out a full DJ set tonight! Most recently, he remixed Gil Scott-Heron’s album I’m New Here, and he’s set to release the new xx album Coexist on September 11th. Barcelona’s John Talabot also takes a spin on the decks!
Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker St at Thompson St, NYC, 212-505-3474, 11pm, $15
Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry celebrates hip-hop’s cultural influence through stunning jewelry worn by some of its iconic stars.
Highlights include Slick Rick’s gem-encrusted crown, the Notorious B.I.G.’s legendary gold ‘Jesus piece,’ the diamond-studded Roc-A-Fella medallion for the record label co-founded by Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj’s sparkling ‘Barbie’ pendant, and pieces from Erykah Badu, A$AP Rocky, Joey […]
MONDAYS
Said you wanna be a legend, statement, star?!?! OTA is a weekly mini-ball series presented by Leggoh JohVera and Icon Tim Lanvin. This is the place to watch and work out your voguing skills, runway, and realness performance before you dare to actually walk in one of the major balls. And if you’re not quite […]
