FUNNY R' US COMEDY SHOW

Friday, January 30 at 7:00 pm - 1:00 am. Crown Plaza Resort Asheville Asheville, North Carolina 28801 The Biggest Night The City Has Seen In A Long Time....... $25 Tickets on Sale Now! !!!! $30 January 1st,2015.

Sankofa Community Affairs

Jan 7 - April 1. 8 pm - 10:30 pm Watch online at http://www.dctv.org/ DCTV 901 Newton St NE, Washington, District of Columbia 20017 Washington DC TV Wednesday@ 8pm Thursday @ 11am Comcast 95 / RCN 10 / Verizon 10 Dctv Station Northern Virginia Wednesday @ 10pm Saturday @ 6am Sunday @ 9:30am Comcast 10 / Verizon 10 / Cox 10 Fairfax Public Access Forward Ever, Backward Never @NBUF @SalimAdofo blackunitedfront@gmail.com nationalblackunitedfront.org

Sunday's: 8:30pm - 9:30pm

www.isthatjazzradio.com "Is That Jazz Radio" will be touching on Spiritual and Intellectual Truths hosted by Ebony Zuudia.

The Collective Mic Poetry

Every Friday! Just $10 for everyone (Performing Artist and Audience). LaRose Jazz Club: 5531 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144. First and Third Fridays. Accessible by public transportation (#23 Bus stops at front door). DJ Mitch on the 1s & 2s. Bar on site. Free Parking on and off street. Poets, Artist, Authors, Singers, Musicians, Dancers, Actors, and Comedians are welcome! Come on out and burn the mic with us!

JUKE JAWN

Philly's 21st Century JUKE JOINT EXPERIENCE! Featuring The Best in Spoken Word, Hip Hop and Soul Entertainment. Hosted By: E The Poet Emcee and Lady Sarkazym W/ House Band Sela & DJ Discipline Every Thursday @ A POET ART GALLERY 4032 W. GIRARD AVE. PHILA, PA Open @ 7pm

Straight Official Radio

A POET ART GALLERY

4032 Girard Avenue, Phila, PA

JGP Studio GRAND OPENING

SHOP - DONATE - ENJOY Live Performances & Shows, Refreshments, and more - DANCE - HAVE A GOOD TIME - & MORE "Join me as I embark on the next big move, the grand opening of my studio and clothing store (Did I just say that? It's really happening!) In short, JGP Studio is a creative space and home for artists and those who appreciate it. Heres2CoolStuff is an inexpensive retail store consisting of new and vintage Men & Women's apparel" John W. Graves III

Creative Writing/Poetry Course

Creative Writing/Poetry/Performance Course this Fall via Temple University's PASCEP program. Learn theory, important editorial process, critique, and performance techniques under the tutelage, teachings, guidance, and mentorship of Elèav Sirrom aka Kd Morris of Phyreneyce who is a Poet, Teacher, Photographer with many many years who works with greats such as The Last Poets, Ursula Rucker, and the list goes on.

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Tasmiyah

Delaware's Best Black Owned Natural Hair Care and Body Products, Oils and Incense, Art from AfriKa, Books, Fix your Computers, and MORE! 209 W. 9th Street, Wilmington, DE 19805.

Pecola Breedlove & The Freedom Party

A Poets Art Gallery: 4032 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA This is a new event I'm starting in Philly called Pecola Breedlove & The Freedom Party. It's a weekly poetry event that will include an open mic and a feature performance. This is all code for "this event is about community". Bring your poems. Bring your notebooks. Bring an open mind and some positive vibes. The venue will provide drinks for purchase. The event admission is $5.00. The first ten poets will get in for $2.00.

January Events

Tai Chi Chuan & Radiant Lotus Qi-gon

January 14 - March 19 at 6:00 pm to 7 pm. Lansdowne Parks & Recreation Board 20th Century Club, 84 S Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne, PA. Free Community Classes offered Jan 14th & 15th (new students only)! T’ai Chi Chuan is a moving meditation that sets into motion the internal energy traveling through the body known as “Chi.” As a healing element this flow of “Chi” energy increases circulation, calms the mind, relaxes the muscles and heals nervous, organic and skeletal problems.

An Artistic Affair

An evening of ART, MUSIC and CHARITY! AN ART SALE OF LOCAL STUDENT AND PROFESSIONAL ART BENEFITING AAID's ARTISTRY INNER CITY YOUTH ART PROGRAMS. Marketplace Design Center 2400 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. Jan. 30th 6pm - 8pm.

Saturday Soul School

January 31 at 2:00 pm - 5:00pm. A Poets Art Gallery: 4032 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia 19139 By EthePoetEmcee SATURDAY SOUL SCHOOL is a gathering of artists and art lovers to learn the fundamentals of building and sustaining an art movement. Each Saturday afternoon we'll have discussion and participate in workshops that teach the history of Black Art Movements in America to learn strategies for a modern context. Bring your pen, pad and an open mind! It's potluck!

February Events

Sunday, February 1 at 2:00 pm According to recent study by the Nielsen Company, African Americans will have $1.1 trillion in collective buying power by 2015(increasing to $1.3 trillion by 2017) We will take our money out of circulation, and put those dollars to work in our own communities. Do Not Purchase Anything On-line Or In Person except for necessities. Spend with your own. Brought to you courtesy of BRS United https://www.facebook.com/BrsUnited

The Mic Stand

Wednesday, February 4 at 8:00 pm D&H Jamaican Cuisine 748 E Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, Delaware 19713 The MIC STAND Is an open mic affair. Celebrates the arts. Giving a platform to local artist to share their passion. Poets, artist, singers, dancers and comedians are welcome. Every first Wednesday of the month Time 8 pm Performers please sign-in early at 7:30 pm

JUKE JAWN

Thursday, February 5at 7:00pm - 11:00pm A Poets Art Gallery 4032 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19139 The JUKE JAWN! February Edition features internationally acclaimed SEFF AL-AFRIQI, The Phenomenal Woman NAJMAH53 and The Globetrotter straight outta Ghana MUTOMBO DA POET! Trust me when I tell this is a show you don't wanna miss! I mean, we haven't let you down so far, right! All-star open mic list backed by House Band Selah, DJ Discipline, and the One Sun Lion Ra Beat Box!

Behind the Walls

Friday, February 6at 7:00pm - 9:00pm The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 Behind The Walls, Between The Lines, is a live, gallery-like exhibition of poetry centered on the incarceration and treatment of black and brown bodies in America. Attendees will be able to "view" each piece separately and then experience a collaboration piece at the end of the gallery.

Get Lucid!

Friday, February 6 at 8:00 pm Underground Arts 1200 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19123 On First Friday February 6th join Get Lucid for a night of Live music, DJs, art on display, and poetry - all to raise funds and celebrate E.D.G.E (Encouraging Development of a Green Economy) who are working to fight fracking in PA! $7 pre-sale / $10 at the door

The Pigeopn

Friday, February 6 at 8:30 pm PhilaMOCA 531 N 12th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19123 $15 Reserved Seating www.thephillypigeon.com $10 at the door. All ages welcome. PhilaMOCA 531 N. 12th Street Philly, PA 19123 (Just North of Spring Garden) Septa: Broad Street Line, 23,43,61 A poetry slam is a competition between poets performing original work judged by members of the audience. The content and styles are as diverse as the people of our great city.

OPEN WORDS

Open Words Norristown 8PM $5 In Advance Saturday, February 7 SpeakMeFree Productions presents Sounds In A Gallery 9PM $7 In Advance $10 At Door A Poet's Art Gallery 4032 Girard Ave. Philadelphia, PA *Showcase & Limited Open Mic *Featuring Ms. Wise & Kirwyn Sutherland Poets, Musicians, Comedians, and all other genres are welcomed to come sign the list and perform.

Couples Massage

Sunday, February 8 at 6:00 pm Lotus Moon Yoga 36 N Beaver St, York, Pennsylvania 17401 Couples Massagee 101 with Llyasha if Frictio Massage at Lotus Moon Yoga and Creative Healing Arts Center Sunday February 8th at 6 pm and/or Monday February 9th at 7:30 pm Join us in celebrating the month of love with a couples massage workshop. There will be two different dates offered - February 8th and 9th.

The Light Live and Award Show!

Thursday, February 5 at 6:00 pm Walter E Edge Theater Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330

5th Annual Griot's Eye Youth Film

Saturday Feb. 14th - 12pm to 5pm. More Info: (443) 438-8697 www.ayainc.org/ grioteye@ayainc.org

Poetry & Short Story Contest

Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival Deadline Feb. 16, 2015. www.artsandheritage.com/Call: 724-834-7474 and they will mail a paper entry form to you. Or write: Westomoreland Arts & Heritage Festival 252 Twin Lakes Road, Latrobe, PA 15650 Postmark Deadline Feb 16. 2015.

DESTINY STAGE PLAY

Destiny had always dreamed of being a singer, ever since she was a little girl singing alongside her father. Even after his death and the falling apart of her family she never lost hope in her dream. Despite the negativiy around her Destiny finally lands a record deal, but complications with album take Destiny on a new journey, one that her past never prepared her for. tickets can be purchased at www.destinystageplay.com The Adrienne Theatre 2030 Sansom St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103