WHAT: The 2014 Latin Networking Conference-- Local press and the Latin music industry's top talent scouts and A&R should all be out and ready to witness the arrival and performances of some of New York City's top Latin artists, brands and up-and-coming designers.
Hosted by Brooklyn native and Latin artist J-Alva (Jose Alvarez, Jr.), the conference will feature a wide array of talent, including Lozoneros, Danny Lugo, El Muchelo and the Mercy Group, just to name a few. The conference has the Latin industry buzzing. Come on out, and enjoy a night of premier talent!
WHEN: Friday, February 28, 9:00pm
WHERE: Simplicity Wine Bar, 310 Malcolm X Blvd, Bklyn
HOW MUCH: $10
WHAT: Anna Smith Presents Spring 2014 Runway Show—Raffles, drinks, food and entertainment at this runway show featuring designers from Get Nyce, to Charmed Feather, Creative Vintage and Moshood, to name a few. Music by DJs Kuji and Showtime; hosted by DJ Troopablackz and performance by Minnie Deanne
WHEN: Friday, February 28, 9:00pm — 11:00pm
WHERE: Pacific Hall, 1682 Pacific Street, Bklyn
HOW MUCH: $25
WHAT: Target First Saturdays-- At 5:00pm, Zuzuka Poderosa is the human baile funk boombox; at 7 p.m., jazz aficionado and electronic-rock guru TECLA creates original pop perfection; at 9:00pm, M.I.A. and GHE20GOTH1K collaborator Venus X crosses global styles from Spanish salsa to Turkish techno. Artist Niky Roehreke creates live animation. Go here for the full line-up
WHEN: Saturday, March 1, beginning at 5:00pm
WHERE: Brookyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway
HOW MUCH: Free
WHAT: I'm Every Woman Empowerment Brunch-- March is Woman's Month and in honor of women come out to an exciting Empowerment Brunch & Book signing done in conjunction with Mary Kay!! We'll be celebrating how Super Fabulous, Super Beautiful, Super Smart, and Super Inspiring we ALL are.
I'll be reading an excerpt from "A Promise Worth Making," signing books bought during the event or purchased long before, and speaking to the issues the main character, Rachelle, deals with as she embarks on her journey to accept that she is worthy of love!
Mary Kay expert Discrete Concierge will also be there for everyone to enjoy Makeovers, Prizes (including free signed copies of "A Promise Worth Making", Mary Kay's New Spring product line, and more!!
WHEN: Saturday, March 1, 11:00am — 2:00pm
WHERE: Brooklyn Swirl, 445 Marcus Garvey Blvd.
HOW MUCH: Free
WHAT: Free BK Rock Comin' Atcha-- FREE rock show comprised of Brooklyn rock risers, including Haley Bowery & the Manimals, Mamas Dirty Lil Secret, J and the 9s, Kiirstin Marilyn. Come Early and stay late!
WHEN: Saturday, March 1, 8:00pm — 12:00am
WHERE: 184-186 Bedford Avenue, Bklyn, NY
HOW MUCH: Free
WHAT: BAM Café Live-- Angela Johnson: Singer, songwriter, and producer Angela Johnson creates old-school R&B tracks that showcase her commanding voice against rhythmic grooves and driving bass lines. Johnson is internationally renowned and has written songs for top artists over the past 20 years. Her latest solo album, Revised, Edited & Flipped, is a remix project that infuses new life into her already vibrant compositions.
WHEN: Saturday, March 1, 9:00pm
WHERE: Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Avenue, Bklyn, NY
HOW MUCH: Free
WHAT: Brooklyn Live Art Market-- CTNY to present The Brooklyn 'LIVE ART' Market at the Brooklyn Lyceum in Park Slope on Saturday, March 1, 2014. The first of a quarterly event in 2014, 'LIVE ART' is a collaboration of some of the best alternative art practitioners in Brooklyn. Contemporary circus, production, physical theater, dance, visual art, and music will take over what was once Public Bath #7 at the Brooklyn Lyceum.
WHEN: Saturday, March 1, 7:00pm — 12:30am
WHERE: Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 4th Avenue
HOW MUCH: $15 - $150
