Queens Library is hosting "31 Days of Non-Stop Hip Hop" this May. There will be an event, a performance, a jam, at Queens Library every day and the beat won't stop. All programs are free. They are being presented in collaboration with Hip Hop Saves Lives/Negus World.
Queens is the cradle of hip hop, urban fashion, def poetry and everything that goes with it. Queens Library announces its "Elements of Hip Hop" project, which will help preserve Queens' collective urban music history. Hip hop was born here. Hip hop lives here. The project is launching with the biggest celebration of hip hop Queens has seen in years (and Queens NY has seen a lot of music).
All Month Long
Hip Hop Trivia – Facebook & Twitter @QueensLibrary #HipHopElements
Wednesday, May 28 4 pm
Graffiti Art Workshop: Queens Library - Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona
Wednesday, May 28 4 pm
Rock the Mic: DUOLIVE, Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway
Thursday, May 29, 4 pm
Poetry & Art Showcase: Teen Space, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica
Friday, May 30, 4 pm
Introduction to the Entertainment Industry. Join music legend and Video Music Box pioneer "Uncle" Ralph McDaniels in a conversation about his legendary career as an entrepreneur in radio, television, film and fashion. In collaboration with BulLion Entertainment. Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway
Saturday, May 31, 2 pm
A Visual History of Hip Hop: "Uncle" Ralph McDaniels, followed by performances by DIOS Music/BulLion Entertainment recording artist rapper Stereo H, aka @Hashim BING and up-and-coming hip hop artist Juanito Jones. Queens Library at Langston Hughes Library, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona
Saturday, May 31, 4 pm
Turntable Arts with Legendary DJ Chuck Chillout and Award-Winning Turntablist GrandMixer DXT in a demonstration and discussion of the arts of sampling, DJ’ing, and turntablism.Queens Library at Langston Hughes Library, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona
Earlier in the 31 Days of Non-Stop Hip Hop:
Thursday, May 1, 4 pm
History of Hip Hop with Kool Herc, DJ Marley Marl at the Teen Center, Queens Library - Central, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica. This event is open to teens only. A free ticket is required to attend.
Friday, May 2, 4 pm
The Best MC Show: the Voice of Harlem and DJ Ted Smooth at the Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway
Saturday, May 3, 2 pm
Family Day Jam: Zulu Nation, Queens Library - Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona
Sunday, May 4
This week in Hip Hop (a web-only event) #HipHopElements
Monday, May 5, 4 pm
Who’s the Best MC: Actor and personality Marc John Jeffries & DJ G-Money, Queens Library - Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona
Tuesday, May 6, 5 pm
Queens Memory Hip Hop in Your ‘Hood. Share your memories, your memorabilia and your photos. Queens Library at St. Albans, 191-05 Linden Boulevard
Tuesday, May 6, 4 pm
Teen Fashion Entrepreneurs: Keith Perrin (founder of FUBU) at Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway
Wednesday, May 7, 4 pm
Teen Fashion Entrepreneurs: Keith Perrin (founder of FUBU) at Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway
Thursday, May 8, 4 pm
Create your own music experience: Teen Space, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica
Friday, May 9, 4 pm
Battle of the DJs. Special performance by DJ Chuck Chill Out. Hosted by media celeb Steph Lova. DJ Battle with DJ G-Money and DJ Jus, Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway
Monday, May 12, 4 pm
Hip Hop College of Music & Arts: Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway
Tuesday, May 13, 4 pm
Hip Hop College of Music & Arts: Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway
Tuesday, May 13, 5 pm
Queens Memory Hip Hop in Your ‘Hood. Share your memories, your memorabilia and your photos. Queens Library at St. Albans, 191-05 Linden Boulevard
Wednesday, May 14, 4 pm
Hip Hop Book Review, Teen Space, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica
Thursday, May 15, 4 pm
Poetry Live: Teen Space, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica
Friday, May 16, 4 pm
Break Dance Workshop: Queens Library - Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona
Friday, May 16, 4 pm
Dance Competition: DUOLIVE (MC Fre and DJ Sid V) at Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway
Saturday, May 17, 2 pm
Family Day Jam: Zulu Nation, Queens Library at Arverne, 312 Beach 54 St.
Sunday, May 18
This week in Hip Hop (a web-only event) #HipHopElements
Monday, May 19, 4 pm
Break Dance Expo: Queens Library – Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona
Tuesday, May 20, 4 pm
Create your own record label at Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway
Tuesday, May 20, 5 pm
Queens Memory Hip Hop in Your ‘Hood. Share your memories, your memorabilia and your photos. Queens Library at St. Albans, 191-05 Linden Boulevard
Wednesday, May 21, 8:45 am - 9:30 am
Dr. Bob Lee/WBLS the LIVE Morning show will broadcast from the library.
Queens Library at St. Albans, 191-05 Linden Boulevard
Wednesday, May 21, 4 pm
Create your own record label: Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway
Thursday, May 22, 4 pm
Create your own record label: Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway
Friday, May 23, 4 pm
Create your own record label: Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway
Saturday, May 24
Hip Hop Book/Movie List on Facebook #HipHopElements
Sunday, May 25
This week in Hip Hop (a web-only event) #HipHopElements
Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day )
Hip Hop Elements Picture of The Day #HipHopElements
Tuesday, May 27, 4 pm
Intro to Graffiti Art, Queens Library - Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona
