Thursday, October 4 - Special Pre-Weekend Event!

Official VH1 Hip Hop Honors Screening & After-Party to benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation

Create. Innovate. Dominate. Celebrate. Join VH1 & VH1 Save The Music in paying tribute to hip-hop's biggest icons at the Official VH1 Hip Hop Honors Screening & After-Party.

• Providence
• 311 W. 57th St. at 8th Ave., Manhattan
• To purchase tickets, call 212-846-7882 or rsvp@vh1.com. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Must be 21+ to attend.
• RSVP at 212-846-7882 or rsvp@vh1.com to purchase tickets.
• 7:00 pm
• $150; After-party only: $100
• To bid on a fantasy package that includes tickets to the show, go to www.vh1auctions.com.
• To learn more about the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, visit www.vh1savethemusic.com.

Friday, October 5

Neighborhood Tour: Hip-Hop Legends Harlem/Bronx Tour

Pioneering emcee Grandmaster Caz leads guests through Harlem and the Bronx, pointing out famous hip-hop landmarks - including the legendary locations seen in the first hip-hop film Wild Style. Tours take place all weekend long. Go to www.hushtours.com for more information.

• Hush Hip-Hop Tours
• Meeting Location: 292 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan
• 212-714-3527
• 11am
• $50 per person
• www.hushtours.com

Neighborhood Tour: Tours of Harlem and NYC hip-hop venues

Harlem Hip-Hop Tours is an entertainment company that provides tours of Harlem and NYC's hip-hop industry. Each tour highlights a different aspect of Harlem and hip-hop culture allowing tour guests to tailor their experience. All tours can be booked on any day at any time and include door-to-door car or limousine service.

• Harlem Hip-Hop Tours
• 69 West 106th Street, Suite 5B, Manhattan
• 212.769.9047
• Call for schedule and more info
• www.harlemhiphoptours.com

Performance: The "Welcome To Reality" High School Tour

In honor of VH1 Hip Hop Honors Weekend and Disability Awareness Month, 4 Wheel City will be performing an inspirational hip hop performance, combined with a motivational lecture by Namel "Tapwaterz" Norris & Ricardo "Rickfire" Velasquez, two hip hop artists confined to wheelchairs. Their mission is to honor hip-hop, promote disability awareness, and encourage teens to make responsible decisions in life.

• Christopher Columbus High School
• 925 Astor Ave., Bronx
• 646-593-5331
• 12pm
• Free
• www.myspace.com/4wheelcity

Panel: The Present State of the Mixtape DJ

Join The Mixtape Awards, LLC, Hot 97, New York University and Antilia, Inc. as they discuss the present state of the Mixtape DJ. This panel discussion will address everything you need to know about the DJ business. From the legal issues involved in hip-hop music- specifically copyright infringement, legalities involved when creating and distributing a mixtape to promoting your services and product to the general public.

Moderating: Charles Sanders, Attorney at Law / NYU Professor

Panelists:
Russ Jones, Senior Director, Promotions/Lifestyle Marketing RCA Music Group
Ebro Darden, Hot 97 Program Director
Stacy Lynch, Entertainment Attorney & President, The Mixtape Awards, LLC
DJ Sickamore, Director of A&R for Atlantic and Mixtape DJ
DJ Vlad, Mixtape DJ and TV Personality
DJ Kay Slay, Mixtape DJ and Hot 97 Radio Personality

• The Michael Schimmel Auditorium at Tisch Hall
• W. 4th St. & Greene St., Manhattan
• 6pm
• Free
• visit the mixtapeawardsonline.com for more information or email us at info@themixtapeawardsonline.com

Museum Event: First Fridays at the Bronx Museum of the Arts

For October's installment of First Fridays, The Bronx Museum will present "Beyond the Caribbean: Unconventional Tropicalisms," featuring a night of hip-hop influenced voices and sounds from a generation of artists born and raised in the Caribbean diaspora and transplanted to New York. Hosted by DJ Laylo, this showcase features Aja-Monet (Poet-Spoken Word), Okai (MC) and the San Juan Hill Band.

• The Bronx Museum of The Arts
• 1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx
• 718-681-6000
• 6:30pm
• $5, free for Bronx Museum members
• www.bronxmuseum.org

Panel Discussion: "Does Hip Hop Hate Women?"

Black Girls Rock! Inc & Rap Sessions present this community dialogue on the gender crisis within the hip-hop generation. Panelists include a number of leading hip-hop intellectuals and activists, including author Joan Morgan, rapper/activist M-1, director Byron Hurt, and professor Tracy Sharpley-Whiting. Hosted by Black Girls Rock! Founder and DJ Beverly Bond and moderated by author Bakari Kitwana.

• The Museum of the City of New York
• 1220 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan
• 212-534-1673
• 7pm
• Free with RSVP to 212-534-1672 x3395
• www.mcny.org

Concert: VH1 Hip Hop Honors Tour featuring The Roots with Big Daddy Kane and MC Lyte

Kick off VH1 Hip Hop Honors Weekend with 2 1/2 hours of must-see classic hip-hop and soul performed by The Roots and past VH1 Hip Hop Honors honorees Big Daddy Kane and MC Lyte.

• Nokia Theatre Times Square
• 1515 Broadway at 44th St., Manhattan
• 212-930-1950
• 8pm & 11:30pm
• $39.50
• Go to tours.vh1.com for more info.

Club Event: Grandmaster Dee & WHODINI at Shadow

Join WBLS as they celebrate VH1 Hip Hop Honors honorees Grandmaster D & WHODINI at the Shadow Night club on Friday, October 5th as part of VH1 Hip Hop Honors Weekend!

• Shadow
• 229 W 28 St.
• 212-629-3331
• 10pm
• $10.

DJ Gifting Lounge: The Urban Mix Suite

Ubiquita NYC, DubSpot and Rohn Padmore's Red Carpet Gift Suite are coming together with Going.com, MISSBEHAVE Magazine, Sandboxtv.com and Moet-Hennessy to present the Urban Mix Suite - DJ based gifting suite and celebrity style lounge for DJ's, honorees and other industry tastemakers during one of the hottest weekends dedicated to Hip Hop. This next generation of gifting lounges caters to the VIP who wants it all: cocktails, cool grooves and high-end luxury items.

• Stereo
• 512 W. 29th Street (bet. 10 & 11 Avenues)
• Friday, October 5th and Saturday, October 6th, 2007
• 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• To register to showcase your products (limited space) or RSVP: www.redcarpetgiftsuite.com
• For Further info: www.dubspot.com

DJ Event: Sucio Smash

NYC's own DJ Sucio Smash, known for his "The Squeeze Radio" show on 89.9 FM, hosts this evening of beats with special surprise guest DJs. Sucio is also celebrating the first release on his new label, High Water Music. Oh, and it's his birthday, too.

• Club Element
• 225 East Houston Street, Manhattan
• 212-254-2200
• 9pm
• $5
• www.elementny.com

DJ Event: Tha Get Up! With Duane Harriott

One of APT's Friday night residents Duane Harriott (Negroclash, Other Music) welcomes Grammy Award-winning hip-hop producer Ninth Wonder plus special guest Cuzzin B.

• APT
• 419 West 13th Street, Manhattan
• 212-414-4245
• 10pm
• $10
• www.aptwebsite.com

DJ Event: New Yorker Dance Party

The New Yorker magazine hosts an all-out dance party featuring DJ/producer Diplo (Hollertronix, former tour DJ for M.I.A.) to kick off opening night of the 2007 New Yorker Festival.

• Hiro
• 363 West 16th Street, Manhattan
• 212-242-4300
• 10pm
• $20
• festival.newyorker.com

DJ Event: The Freedom Party

DJ Herbert Holler's long-running jump-off, The Freedom Party, serves up a crowd-pleasing mix of hip-hop, classic R&B, dancehall, soul, funk and more for the sophisticated and sexy.

• The Canal Room
• 285 West Broadway, Manhattan
• 11pm
• $7 ladies/$10 guys
• www.myspace.com/djherbert

Saturday, October 6th

Exhibition: Jamel Shabazz: Seconds of My Life and Leonard Freed: Black in White America

Celebrated photographer Jamel Shabazz offers a selection of images spanning some 25 years of work from around the world alongside the work of the late Magnum Photographer Leonard Freed, the foremost African-American photojournalist. Events will be ongoing at The powerHouse Arena all weekend long-for more information, check out www.powerHouseArena.com

• The powerHouse Arena
• 37 Main Street, Brooklyn
• 212-604-9074
• Exhibition on view all weekend
• www.powerHouseArena.com

In-Store Event: Ode to the "True" School

YUME BKNY presents custom, hand-designed pieces from past and present VH1 Hip-Hop Honors honorees sewn on hoodies and sweatshirts. Select pieces will be painted onsite by graffiti artist See One. Free cocktails and food will be served.

• Yume BKNY
• 925 Bergen Street between Franklin & Classon Avenues, Brooklyn
• 718-513-3456
• 12pm-4pm
• Open to the public
• yumebkny.blogspot.com

Panel Talk and Book Signing: Brooklyn Bodega presents Panel Talks

New Jack Swing: A discussion of VH1 Hip Hop Honorees Teddy Riley and Andre Harrell

Panelists will discuss the impact of the late 80s to early 90s sound that influenced musical genres including hip hop, pop, and R&B. Panelists include Andre Harrell, Ian Steadman ("A Different Kitchen"), Alvin Blanco (allhophop.com), Jake Perry (Brooklyn Bodega). Moderated by Wes Jackson (Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, The Room Service Group)

The Birth of a Legend: A discussion of VH1 Hip Hop Honoree A Tribe Called Quest

A Tribe Called Quest crafted five outstanding albums over a 10 year period that defined what is know referred to as the Golden Era of Hip-Hop. Come join us as we discuss the group's genesis, evolution and legacy. Events will be ongoing at The powerHouse Arena all weekend long-for more information, check out www.powerhousearena.com/wildstyleVH1

• The powerHouse Arena
• 37 Main Street, Brooklyn
• 212-604-9074
• Noon
• free and open to the public
• www.powerhousearena.com/wildstyleVH1

DJ Gifting Lounge: The Urban Mix Suite

Ubiquita NYC, DubSpot and Rohn Padmore's Red Carpet Gift Suite are coming together with Going.com, MISSBEHAVE Magazine, Sandboxtv.com and Moet-Hennessy to present the Urban Mix Suite - DJ based gifting suite and celebrity style lounge for DJ's, honorees and other industry tastemakers during one of the hottest weekends dedicated to Hip Hop. This next generation of gifting lounges caters to the VIP who wants it all: cocktails, cool grooves and high-end luxury items.

• Stereo
• 512 W. 29th Street (bet. 10 & 11 Avenues)
• Friday, October 5th and Saturday, October 6th, 2007
• 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• To register to showcase your products (limited space) or RSVP: www.redcarpetgiftsuite.com
• For Further info: www.dubspot.com

Audio/Visual Presentation: What Isn't Hip-Hop

New Yorker pop music critic Sasha Frere-Jones hosts a discussion on the state of hip-hop as part of the 2007 New Yorker Festival.

• Ailey Citigroup Theater, Joan Weill Center For Dance
• 405 West 55th Street, Manhattan
• 212-405-9000
• 2pm
• $25
• festival.newyorker.com

Free Workshop: Scratch DJ Academy

NYC's Scratch DJ Academy invites guests out to learn the basics of DJing and music production with celebrity DJ Grandwizzard Theodore, Inventor of The Scratch and DJ Excess. Other guest DJ instructors to be announced.

• Scratch DJ Academy
• 434 6th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhattan
• 212-529-1599
• 2-3pm
• free
• www.scratch.com

Theater: 'Till The Break of Dawn

This new one-man play from Danny Hoch (Jails, Hospitals and Hip-Hop) tells the story of hip-hop activist Gibran, who leads a group of his NYC friends on a trip to Havana to attend a hip-hop festival. Watch as hip-hop politics, South Bronx angst and Cuban reality all clash in this raucous and provocative theater event.

• Abrons Arts Center at the Henry Street Settlement
• 466 Grand Street, Manhattan
• 212-598-0400
• 2pm and 8pm show times
• $35
• www.cultureproject.org

Awards Ceremony: The 2007 Black Girls Rock! Awards

The Black Girls Rock! Awards celebrate the accomplishments of exceptional women of color who have made outstanding contributions in their careers, and who stand as inspirational and positive role models in their communities - from the industry's most accomplished icons to lesser known women whose creative contributions often go unnoticed in mainstream media. Celebrity guests and honorees include Gabrielle Union (host), Missy Elliott, Susan Taylor, Common, Cassie, designer Tracy Reese, DJ Diamond Kuts, chef Marcus Samuelsson, actress Sonja Sohn, and other surprise guests!

• Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center
• Broadway at 60th Street, Manhattan
• 212-721-6500
• 6:30pm
• $300
• www.blackgirlsrockinc.com

Film Screenings: Old Skool Movie Night

The Black and Latino Filmmaker's Coalition (BLFC) proudly presents the Brooklyn Indie House's screenings of legendary hip-hop movies Krush Groove and Beat Street. So come out and relive the '80s on the big screen, B-Boy style. There will be a Q&A following the movies. Free VH1 Hip Hop Honors Weekend popcorn with purchase of beverage.

• Brooklyn Indie House
• 900 Fulton Street, Brooklyn
• 718-857-4360
• 10:15pm, Krush Groove
• Midnight, Beat Street
• $7
• www.brooklynindiehouse.com

InStore Event: The Official VH1 ThrowBack Party with MC Lyte

adidas, Echoing Soundz & Patty Laurent present the official VH1 ThrowBack Party hosted by MC Lyte!

• adidas Originals Store
• 136 Wooster St., Manhattan
• 212-673-0398
• 10 pm
• Free with rsvp to www.echoingsoundz.com/vh1adidas

DJ Event: Classic Hits &Hip-Hop

Five Spot SoulFood welcomes DJ Kenny Parker (Boogie Down Productions), set to spin a mix of classic hits and hip-hop party jams.

• Five Spot Soulfood
• 459 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn
• 718-852-0202
• 10pm
• $5
• www.fivespotsoulfood.com

Concert: 98.7 Kiss FM Presents Brand Nubian, Fonda Rae and Kool DJ Red Alert

KISS FM takes over the Bronx with Brand Nubian and Fonda Rae, with music by Kool DJ Red Alert.

• The Paradise Theater
• 2403 Grand Concourse, Bronx
• 718-563-2222
• 11 pm
• For tickets call 212-252-4942
• www.paradisetheater.com

Live Performance: Channel Live with special guests Alecia Chakour and Scanz

Hakim Green of Channel Live is an intense and charismatic performer, using music as a platform to dram attention to imminent social issues and to challenge people to think and act. Channel Live was discovered by the legendary KRS-One in 1994, and is returning with a long-awaited LP "A Revolution Televised" this fall. Also on the bill are dynamic soul and blues singer Alecia Chakour and producer/MC/DJ Scanz.

• Joe's Pub
• 425 Lafayette Street, Manhattan
• 212-539-8777
• 11:30pm
• $15 adv/$20 at the door
• www.joespub.com

Sunday, October 7

VH1 Hip Hop Honors Celebrity Hoops

VH1 and Entertainment Basketball Classic (EBC), the nation's largest basketball tournament of Rucker Park fame, present the 2nd annual Hip Hop Honors Celebrity Hoops - old skool vs. new school. Players include Chubb Rock, CL Smooth, Common, Damien & Tourie Escobar (Nuttin' But Stringz), Dana Dane, DJ Envy, DJ UNK, Fatman Scoop, Grandmaster Caz, LA Sunshine (Treacherous 3), Luv Bug Starski, Lyfe Jennings, M.I.M.S., Mike C (Funky 4 Plus 1 More), Positive K, Saigon, Steve D (Force M.D's) and more. Celebrity coaches Grandmaster Melle Mel, Tyrone Williams, and EBRO - with the national anthem by Chrisette Michelle and a special half-time performance by Swizz Beatz and a special guest. Appearances by Salt-n-Pepa, Irv Gotti, Tiffany Pollard (aka New York) and Melyssa Ford. Presented by VH1, EBC, LIU and Hot 97 with proceeds to benefit the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club.

• Long Island University, One University Plaza, Brooklyn
• Doors open at 1:30 pm, Game at 3 pm
• Tickets available through Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171 or at Ticketmaster.com
• $10 for general admission

Slide Show and Book Signing: Charlie Ahearn Presents Wild Style: The Sampler

In 1982, Charlie Ahearn wrote, directed and produced Wild Style - an indie movie that explored the nascent hip-hop culture: DJing, MCing, B-Boying and graffiti. Curated by Ahearn, this slide show features iconic images of hip-hop legends and pioneers, including Lee Quinones, Fab 5 Freddy, Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel and Debbie Harry. Events will be ongoing at The powerHouse Arena all weekend long-for more information, check out www.powerhousearena.com/wildstyleVH1/

• The Powerhouse Arena
• 37 Main Street, Brooklyn
• 212-604-9074 x101
• 5pm
• free and open to the public
• www.powerhousearena.com/wildstyleVH1/

Music Event: The Numark Video Mix Party

This unique party, in which guests are treated to popular hip-hop videos, is hosted by Big CED and Dana Dane, and features the VJ skills of DJ Wiz (Kid-N-Play), Uncle Ralph McDaniels (Video Music Box), The Awesome Two (Sirius Radio), and DJ Vernon. Expect a hot mix of hip-hop, R&B, soul, funk and classics.

• M1-5 Lounge
• 52 Walker Street, Manhattan
• 212-965-1701
• 8pm-2am
• Free
• www.m1-5.com

Concert: Southpaw, Lyricists Lounge, Afro Punk, Okayplayer &VH1 Hip Hop Honors Weekend present Kings of Rock!!! featuring M.O.P. with Game Rebellion, The Lordz, Da Nillaz and DJ set by J. Period.

For the 2nd year in a row, Southpaw brings classic hip-hop back to Brooklyn for VH1 Hip Hop Honors weekend. Come and witness Brooklyn's hometown favorite Hip-Hop group M.O.P. rock out with their live band! DJ J.Period will hold down the decks with performances by Underground Lords of Punk-Game Rebellion, Brooklyn Vets - Lords of Brooklyn and upcoming sensation from the Okayplayer family - Da Nillaz. The crews bring their hybrid of hip-hop and heavy rock to the stage for an all-out celebration honoring the Legendary &Leaders Of Punk "BAD BRAINS"!

• Southpaw
• 125 5th Avenue, Brooklyn
• 718-230-0236
• 8pm doors
• $15 in advance $20 day of show, advance tickets at www.ticketweb.com
• www.spsounds.com

Concert: 2K Sports Bounce Tour featuring Common & Q-Tip

• Nokia Theatre Times Square
• 1515 Broadway at 44th St., Manhattan
• 212-930-1950
• 9 pm
• $38.50
• www.nokiatheatrenyc.com

Open Mic Event: End of the Weak

At NYC's longest running weekly open mic - seven years and counting! - hip-hop, R&B, poetry and spoken word acts are all welcome. Over the years, the who's who of underground hip-hop has graced the stage at End of the Weak - so come prepared to impress.

• The Pyramid Club
• 101 Avenue A., Manhattan
• 212-228-4888
• 9pm
• $10
• www.endoftheweak.com

DJ Event: Stereo Celebrates VH1's Hip Hop Honors

Stereo's popular Sunday night hip-hop party hosts a special evening with Hot 97's DJ Envy and special guest DJ Jus Ske (Allido Records). The DJs promise a bevy of special guests for the heavily industry crowd, so expect a serious showing of bold-named guests to be on the scene!

• Stereo
• 512 West 29th Street, Manhattan
• 212-244-1965
• 10pm
• $30
• www.stereonyc.com

DJ Event: Don't Be Cruel

Downtown royalty Va$htie and Oscar host this popular downtown event, where the music and fashion of the early 1990s are in vogue. Celebrity surprise guests seem to always be dropping in (recently, Grand Puba and Redman swung by to perform), and DJs King Solomon and Elle destroy the dancefloor with a mix of '90s hip-hop, R&B, soul, and pop jams. Come dressed in your best retro gear, as the crowd is willing to don Hammer pants and neon British Knights!

• R Bar
• 218 Bowery Street, Manhattan
• 212-334-0484
• 10pm
• $5
• myspace.com/1992theparty

DJ Event: DJ Premier &DJ Evil Dee

Two of hip-hop's most respected figures come together for a special evening of beats and rhymes. DJ Premier - also known as one half of Gang Starr and one of the most influential producers in the game - will introduce his latest project, The NY G'z. DJ Evil Dee will man the turntables and bring his trademarked mix of classics and current hip-hop bangers for the heads in the house.

• The Knitting Factory
• 74 Leonard Street, Manhattan
• 212-219-3006
• 10pm
• $10 adv/$15 door
• www.knittingfactory.com

DJ Event: New Jack Swing Party

The Rub's Cosmo Baker and Scott Melker bring their wildly popular party to Lotus nightclub, where they'll spin a celebratory mix of classic New Jack Swing anthems. In conjunction with VH1 Hip Hop Honors Weekend, lauding 20 years of New Jack, the DJs promise a bevy of special guests for the evening.

• Lotus
• 409 West 13th Street, Manhattan
• 212-243-4420
• 10pm
• Free with RSVP to spotlite212@gmail.com, $10 w/o RSVP
• www.lotusnewyork.com

DJ Event: DJs Make Your Junk Shake

The ladies from Worship Worthy, Boost Mobile and Okayplayer band together for this night of booty-shaking tunes, featuring music provided by The Fearless Vampire Killers, Team Facelift, and Benny Blanco (Bangers and Cash).

• The Canal Room
• 285 West Broadway, Manhattan
• 212-941-8100
• 10pm
• free
• www.worshipworthy.com

Retail Partners:

Active Warehouse

• 514 Broadway
• Manhattan
• 212-965-2284
• www.activewearhousenyc.com
• Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 9am-8pm

adidas Originals

The trendy, hot spot to shop for the most current hard to find adidas Originals footwear and apparel. Conveniently located in the heart of SoHo, this store is the place to be seen, shop & listen to great music all while finding just the right kicks for your daily fashion routine! Now carrying "Store Exclusive" product not found elsewhere in the city.

• 136 Wooster St
• 212.777.2005
• www.adidas.com
• Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm

aNYthing

• 51 Hester St.
• Manhattan
• 212-777-0919
• www.anewyorkthing.com
• Mon-Sun 12-7pm

Atmos

Hailing from Tokyo, Atmos sneaker store is the Harlem go-to spot for some of the most sought-after Nike collaborations.

• 203 W. 125th St.
• Manhattan
• 212-666-2242
• www.atmos-tokyo.com
• Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 12-6pm

Beacon's Closet

Beacon's closet is a clothing exchange store. We selectively buy, sell and trade used clothing and accessories. Beacon's Closet specializes in both ultramodern and vintage attire. Visit us at our Park Slope location as well.

88 N 11th St.

• Brooklyn, NY 11211
• 718.486.0816
• www.beaconscloset.com
• Mon-Fri 12-9pm, Sat-Sun 11am-8pm

Blades Board & Skate

A skate shop for the true skateboarder.

• 659 Broadway
• 212.937.0336
• www.blades.com
• Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 12-6pm

Boundless

• 143 Roebling St., 1B
• Brooklyn
• 718-821-9690
• www.boundlessny.com
• Tues-Fri 1-8pm, Sat & Sun 12-7pm, Mon-Closed

Brooklyn Circus

• 258 Bergen St.
• Brooklyn
• 718-222-9772
• www.thebrooklyncircus.blogspot.com
• We carry special edition VH1 Hip Hop Honors T-shirts!

Buffalo Exchange

Buffalo Exchange is a sustainable company that helps the environment by reusing and recycling clothing. Current labels, designer wear, vintage and jeans are available at bargain prices. Clothing is bought, sold and traded directly with customers. Receive cash or store credit on the spot! Used clothes can be traded for any item in the store, including brand new clothing. Accept a token instead of a bag for purchases, and Buffalo Exchange donates five cents to a local charity. Buffalo Exchange has saved 5 million bags since 1994. Recommended by New York Magazine and Schecky’s Best in New York.

• 504 Driggs Ave.
• Brooklyn, NY 11211
• 718.384.6901
• www.buffaloexchange.com
• Mon-Sat 11-8 Sun 12-7

Burkina

• 177 E. Houston St.
• Manhattan
• 212-260-7802
• www.burkinanyc.com

Closet 93

Closet 93 is located in uptown Manhattan in the Inwood area. Bringing to the neighborhood a true fashion forward retail location, carry some of the hottest brands in the fashion industry. Closet 93 also carries some of the most exclusive sneakers in the game.

• 93 Cooper St.
• 212.544.8085
• www.closet-93.com
• Mon-Thurs 12-8pm, Fri-Sat 12-9, Sun 12-5

Everything Must Go

• 2281 1st Ave.
• Manhattan
• 212-722-8203
• www.everythingmustgonyc.com

Goliath

Goliath is a sneaker boutique located in Harlem, NY.

• 175 E. 105th St.
• New York, NY 10029
• 212.360.7683
• www.goliathny.com
• Mon-Sat 12-7, Sun 12-6

Harlem Underground

• 20 W. 125th St.
• Manhattan
• 212-987-9385

Kangol

Kangol Honors Hip Hop with VH1 Hip Hop Honors. Receive a free Shavora Casual, the most popular hat style in Hip Hop, with a purchase of $75 or more Established in Cumbria, England in 1938 and adopted in the early '80's by the trailblazers of the hip-hop phenomenon, Kangol maintains a reputation for crafting world-class headwear. "Born British, raised on the streets of New York" underpins who we are, where we came from and what we stand for. Kangol today is a cultural fusion, taking the best of British Heritage, retro hip-hop and mixing it with future fashion.

• 196 Columbus Ave.
• Manhattan
• 212-724-1172
• www.kangolstore.com

La Vadette

• 43 5th Ave
• Brooklyn
• 718-638-6090

Laces

Laces is the only all women’s sneaker boutique, located in SOHO. Its doors opened up in December of ‘05 and since has been the place to shop for fashionistas of NYC and the world over. The stores selection has expanded from all sneakers to clothing as well, with the LACES house brand shipping this fall. Currently stocked you will find: NiKE, CREATIVE RECREATION, PUMA X, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, ETNIES PLUS. Clothing: PALIS LADIES, SOCIETY GOODS, METHODSNYC, BRINCA and the LACES line.

• 233 Mott St.
• 212.334.5457
• www.laces-nyc.com
• Mon & Tues- by appt. only, Wed-Sun 12-7:30pm

Madhatn

-10& discount offer & Live graffiti art all weekend. A three man crew that paint & customize apparel, walls, and canvases in hip-hop graffiti style.

• 540 Broadway
• 917.407.8525
• Thurs-Sun 11am-8pm
• www.myspace.com/madhatn

Memes

-15% off all weekend Memes is a downtown boutique catering to diverse consumers. You can find a Harlem teenager checking out the latest high end brands they’ve seen in music videos to the typical LES hipster scoping out the slim fits. Stocked are emerging brands from around the globe with credibility. The boutique nearing its decade establishment has seen many styles and brands come and go. It is always a destination for tourist and a must for locals.

• 3 Great Jones St.
• 212.420.9955
• www.memes-nyc.com
• Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12-6pm

Michael K

• 512 Broadway
• 212.334.9088
• Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-8pm
• www.michaelknyc.com

Nort/Recon

Nort/Recon is an exclusive sneaker and apparel boutique in Manhattan’s famed NOHO. Owned by internationally known Graffiti artist Stash, who was recently honored by Nike as having the best Air Force 1 design in the shoe’s 25 year history, the store has become a favorite destination spot for sneaker collectors and street wear fans. Nort/Recon specializes in Nike and Stash’s own street wear brands RECON and SUBWARE, as well as a few well-known apparel lines from around the world. With its unique framed glass sneaker wall and rare sneaker and toy displays, the store appeals to its regular clients (many top artists, stylists, athletes and collectors) and new customers alike, as there is always something new to see.

• 359 Lafayette St.
• 212.777.6102
• Mon-Sun 12pm-8pm
• www.reconstore.com

Packer Shoes

With locations in Jersey City and Teaneck, this store offers some of the very best in apparel and footwear. You can find brands such as aNYthing, Stussy, Nike and several others that are currently dominating the streetwear scene.

• 382 Marin Blvd.
• Jersey City, NJ
• 201-222-2115
• www.packershoes.com
• Mon-Sat 12-8pm

Paul Frank

From its humble beginnings in a Southern Californian garage, as an eccentric accessories company, Paul Frank Industries has quickly grown into a successful retail division with worldwide locations. Fostering locations with artists and brands through collaborations, as well as unique licensing categories that include watches, eyewear, home textiles and bicycles are examples of how Paul Frank Industries likes to take everyday products and create artistic and entertaining designs.

• 195 Mulberry St.
• Manhattan
• 212-965-5079
• www.paulfrank.com
• Mon-Sun 11am-7pm

Phat Farm

-20% off all weekend Led by the vision of Russell Simmons, the founder of the modern day hip-hop movement, Phat Farm, a division of Phat Fashions, is a symbol of men’s contemporary American culture, mixing the urban aesthetics of the streets and the preppy culture of the Ivy League. For the consumer, Phat Fashions delivers a universal message that breaks stereotypes and ethnic boundaries, setting the new standard in sportswear and establishes the company as the complete American lifestyle brand.

• 129 Prince St
• 212.533.7428
• www.phatfarm.com
• Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm

Premium Goods

A sneaker boutique, clean simple designs and layouts.

• 347 5th Ave
• Brooklyn, NY 11215
• 718.369.7477
• www.premiumgoods.com
• Mon-Thurs 12-7pm, Fri & Sat 12-8pm

St. Marks Comics

St. Marks Comic’s is NYC’s finest shop for comics & collectibles. In the East Village for 25 years, St. Marks is the place for action figures, statues, T-Shirts and all kinds of swag. A huge selection of new comics & graphic novels, along with an enormous back issue department, makes St. Mark’s comics a must-stop for the casual fan or the serious collector.

• 11 St. Marks Place
• Manhattan
• 212-598-9429

Stylish Shoe

-20-50% off all weekend Cowboy boots, western ware, shirts, jackets, belts, hats and accessories.

• 19 W 8th St
• 212.533.5909
• Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 12-8pm

Sugarhead Quarters

Sugarhead Quarters, aka SHQ, was established in 2004 in NY’s Lower East Side. SHQ supports independent brands and artists and is on the forefront of streetwear. SHQ carries brands such as BBP, Sneak Peek, 10 Deep, 3Sixteen, Mishka, Reason, King Stampede, Cash Only, Addict, & 2Sickbastards among others. It’s always shoppin’ and poppin’ at SHQ.

• 174 Rivington
• 212.228.3248
• www.sugarheadquarters.com
• Tues-Sun 12-8pm

T-Boy

We Customize clothes of all kinds.

• 549 W 145th St
• 212.283.2100
• www.tboyinc.com
• Mon-Sun 10am-10pm

Toy Tokyo

Visit us for the ultimate toy store experience, with new and vintage toys from all over the world.

• 121 2nd Ave, #2F
• 212.673.5424
• toytokyo.com
• Mon-Sun 1-9pm

The Vault

Vault is the Harlem's newest sneaker boutique. Vault has Nike, DC lifestyle and Vans. We carry 10 Deep, Crooks and Castles, The Hundreds and more.

• 2498 Frederick Douglass Blvd.
• Manhattan
• 212.281.1723
• www.vaultharlem.com/blog
• Mon-Sat 12-7 Sun 12-6

Versailles

Versailles is an exclusive boutique where all items are handmade and one of a kind.

• 30 W 8th Street
• 212.253.0555
• Mon-Sun 11am- 9pm

Vinnie’s Styles

Vinnie’s Styles "House of Brooklyn" Home of the famous Brooklyn Tee. Established in 2002 as a street lifestyle boutique carrying many brands. "At Vinnie’s Styles there’s truly a difference"

• 160 Flatbush Ave
• Brooklyn, NY 11217
• 718.636.9787
• Mon-Sun 11am-8:30pm
• www.vinniesstyles.com

Yellow Rat Bastard

Yellow Rat Bastard is grimy, urban street meets street chic – a graffiti-oriented hip-hop style mixed with a punk/Goth skater touch.

• 478 Broadway
• 212.334.2150
• Mon-Sat 10am-8:30pm, Sun 10am-7pm

Music Stores:

Academy LPs

Academy LPs is a vinyl only (with a few selected CD’s for taste) store that features jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop, disco, rock, punk, etc. We also carry new and quality reissue vinyl as well as vinyl supplies. Producers, we got your beats.

• 77 E 10th St
• 212.780.9166
• Mon-Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-6pm
• www.academylps.com

Fat Beats

Fat Beats is THE spot for the Hip-Hop music lover specializing in independent vinyl, cds, dvds, magazines and other Hip-Hop related merchandise.

• 406 6th Avenue
• Mon-Sun 12-9pm
• 212.673.3883
• www.fatbeats.com

Kim's Video & Music

• 6 St. Marks Place
• Manhattan
• 212-598-9985
• Mon-Sun 10am- Midnight

Sounds

• 20 St. Marks Place
• Manhattan
• 212-677-3444

The Sound Library

Record shop, Massive hip-hop selection.

• 165 Orchard St
• 212.460.4800
• Mon- Sun12-8pm
• Soundlibraryrecords.com

Turntable Lab

Turntable Lab is recognized as a leader and tastemaker in areas such as production equipment, recorded music, clothing and books. With a wide and vast selection of vinyl, TTL is considered a mecca for music lovers. Over 90% of the Lab's employees are working DJ's/producers/musicians, which helps to ensure this high standard.

• 120 E 7th St.
• 212.677.0675
• www.turntablelab.com
• Mon-Sun 1-9pm

 

Bars, Lounges & Music Venues:

Bounce Sports Lounge

• 103 Second Ave.
• Manhattan
• 212-533-6700
• www.bounceny.com

Cake Shop

The smallest big music venue in NYC. Plus a café and record store upstairs, featuring vegan & regular cakes, cupcakes and lunch stuff. Free Wifi too!

• 152 Ludlow
• New York, NY 10002
• 212.253.0036
• www.cake-shop.com
• Mon-Sun 9am-4am

Frank's Cocktail Lounge

• 660 Fulton St.
• Brooklyn
• 718-625-9339
• www.frankscocktaillounge.com

Happy Ending

Situated on a desolate street and adorned with a pink awning left over from it's days as the "Xie He Health Club", this bi-level lounge exudes a sleazy charm that is lapped up by the limited-edition sneaker posse of the LES. Upstairs, the room is decked with sparkly tables, a violet-lit paneled ceiling, and high horseshoe booths. Dj's mix electro, disco, hip-hop and groove. Over at the bar is a respectable array of house concoctions. Downstairs, where there is another DJ booth and bar, the old steam rooms now make excellent birthday party nooks or impromptu VIP rooms.

• 302 Broome St.
• Manhattan
• 212-334-9676
• Tues 10-4am, Wed-Sat 7pm-4am

Knitting Factory

The Knitting Factory is a venue located in the heart of Tribeca with three floors of live music nightly. With that much music going on, we are sure to have something for everyone! TO find out more info, head oon over to www.knittingfactory.com or sign up for our newsletter!

• 74 Leonard St.
• New York, NY 10013
• 212.219.3006
• www.knittingfactory.com

Mannahatta

The Mannahatta decribed in a few words…sexy floor restaurant and lounge. Mannahatta offers tapas, light cuisine and cocktails, three rooms with TV screens, two DJ booths with outdoor seating.

• 356 Bowery
• Manhattan
• 212.538.8644
• mannahatta.us
• Mon-Sun 5pm- 4am

Nightingale Lounge

Located in the heart of the East Village of NYC is Nightingale Lounge. This sexy and intimate, yet spacious venue is where people come to celebrate, while enjoying the music and ambiance. Enjoy a cocktail by the black granite bar illuminated by tranquil hues through glass paned wall or kick back on the banquettes and plush sofas surrounded by throw pillows. The stage accommodates different events and shows that occur throughout the week. You can her anything from funk, hip-hop, reggae, pop and rock.

• 213 Second Ave
• New York, NY 10003
• 212.473.9398
• www.nightingalelounge.com
• Mon-Thu 6p-2a Fri-Sat 6p-4a

Outpost Lounge

Outpost has something for you almost every day of the week. Come join us at Happy Hour for $3 beers 5-7pm every day.

• 1014 Fulton St.
• Brooklyn
• www.outpostlounge.com
• Mon-Fri 8am-10:30pm, Sat & Sun 9am-10:30pm

Restaurants:

Ginger

• 1400 Fifth Ave.
• Manhattan
• 212-423-1111
• www.gingerexpress.com
• Mon-Fri 5:30-10pm, Sat 5-11:30pm, Sun 5-10pm

Habana Outpost Café

First solar powered restaurant market serving home-style latin food with unique Cuban and central Mexican accents.

• 757 Fulton Street
• Brooklyn, NY
• 718.858.9500
• 12pm- 12am- closed Tuesdays
• www.habanaoutpost.com

Happy Ending

Situated on a desolate street and adorned with a pink awning left over from it’s days as the “Xie He Health Club”, this bi-level lounge exudes a sleazy charm that is lapped up by the limited-edition sneaker posse of the LES. Upstairs, the room is decked with sparkly tables, a violet-lit paneled ceiling, and high horseshoe booths. Dj’s mix electro, disco, hip-hop and groove. Over at the bar is a respectable array of house concoctions. Downstairs, where there is another DJ booth and bar, the old steam rooms now make excellent birthday party nooks or impromptu VIP rooms.

• 302 Broome St
• 212.334.9676
• Tues 10am-4am, Wed-Sat 7pm-4am

Junior's

Since 1950, serving the world’s most fabulous cheesecake, overstuffed deli sandwiches, famous 10oz. steak burgers and mouth-watering desserts. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Brooklyn landmark.

• 386 Flatbush Ave.
• Brooklyn, NY 11201
• www.juniorscheesecake.com
• Sun- Wed 6:30pm-12:30am, Thurs 6:30pm- 1am, Fri & Sat 6:30pm- 2am

Oliva Paraiso

The finest in Spanish cuisine served in a cozy restaurant that creates quite the dining experience.

• 1800 Archer St
• Bronx, NY 10460
• Mon-Sun 6am-10pm

Pillow Café

Located in Brooklyn’s historic Myrtle Avenue, Pillow offers a peaceful retreat from the hectic vibes of New York City. We offer an exciting array of sandwiches and salads plus some of the best coffee drinks in town. Need a place to hang out in the evening, come by for our happy hour of signature Summer Rose, rum muddled with strawberries and mint.

• 505 Myrtle Ave
• Brooklyn, NY 11205
• 718.246.2711
• Pillowcafenyc.com

The Five Spot Soul Food

• 459 Myrtle Ave.
• Brooklyn
• 718-852-5257
• www.fivespotsoulfood.com

Zoma

• 2084 Frederick Douglass Blvd.
• Manhattan
• 212-662-0620
• www.zomanyc.com

Barbershops/ Salons/ Tattoos:

Andromeda Tattoo

• 33 St. Marks Place
• Manhattan
• 212-505-9408

Evolutions "The Green Room Salon"

-15% on first visit to salon all weekend, Free Consultations & Free hair samples for the first 20 people who call to schedule an apt. Evolution "The Green Room Salon" is a peaceful sanctuary located in downtown Brooklyn. We offer an array of services such as hair, spa manicures & pedicures, and waxing services. Evolution is constantly evolving to create the ultimate spa experience.

• 442 Atlantic Ave.
• Brooklyn, NY 11217
• 718.222.2977

Frank's Chop Shop

Cuts, shaves and caps for the modern man of leisure. Voted Best Men's Haircut in New York Magazines- Best of 2007 Issue. Services by appointment only.

• 19 Essex St
• 212.228.7442
• www.FRANK151.COM

Levels Unisex Salon

• 425 W. 125th St.
• Manhattan
• 212-663-6144

NY Adorned

New York City's legendary New York Adorned is the country’s most highly regarded tattoo, piercing and jewelry store. Owner, Lori Leven has assembled the most respected and experienced team of talented artists to come together under one roof, including: award winning tattoo artists, Chris O’Donnell, Horizakura, Kaz and Timothy Hoyer. In September they will welcome the first full-service tattoo, piercing and jewelry shop in Williamsburg, BK poised to become Brooklyn’s body art toue-de-force. Walk-in at their Manhattan location for a wide spectrum of services including traditional Japanese, Americana, Tribal and black and grey styles or schedule an appointment in their Williamsburg location for large-scale work. Celebrity clientele includes Damon Dash, Tyson Beckford, D’Angelo, Pink, Christina Aguilera and Kimora Lee Simmons.

• 42 2nd Ave.
• New York, NY 10003
• 212.473.4040
• www.NYAdorned.com