Noteworthy South Florida Events Calendar
sent to Rasta Ites by ReggaeRhythmsNow@aol.com   

Here are some events that look to me all about spreading LOVE & positivity. This is a labor of love which I hope spreads joy to many. Support the artists, come, see, hear them &  dance, live & LOVE: 

 
Today - April 27, Sun, $10, 2pm
Calton Coffie live full show & band! Grammy winning International singer of Bad Boys, Cops TV Theme Song and Sweat A La la long.............. Along with the hits Calton will be debuting new love songs....Great weekend beach getaway destination, about 13 miles north of Vero Beach. Venue has a beautiful ocean deck above the sandy beach of Florida's number one surfer spot. Opening local reggae band 23 Treez.
Sebastian Beach Inn
7035 S. Hwy A1A
Directions: I-95 to Sebastian exit (1 exit north of Vero beach), go east until US 1, make a right (south), go left at the Citgo gas station & CVS over route 510 (look for the old style Wabasso Tackle Shop on the right as you make that turn), proceed over the Wabasso bridge until A1A, go left (north) at light on A1A. Approx. 5 miles pass over Sebastian Inlet bridge. Sebastian Beach Inn is 5.2 miles north of that bridge on the right.  Turn Right into one of two driveways. (If you miss the turn and hit the yellow blinking lights, turn around and come back  south 3/4 mi. and turn left into one of you two driveways. Do not speed on Hwy A1A.
Melbourne Beach, FL
New- April 27, Sun, 3PM, $10
JABALI AFRICAN ACROBATS
Sky-high human pyramids, tumbling, chair balancing, skip rope footwork, contortions and infectious African music and drumming are the hallmark of this electrifying company from Mombassa, Kenya. Audience participation is always included. “Kenya’s high-energy super circus.” – Chicago Tribune
Kravis Center
Michael and Andrew Gosman Amphitheatre
701 Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
http://www.kravis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=performances.detail&performance_id=569
 
 
New - April 27, Sun, 1PM Doors, 2pm Film
Fan'aye SunLight and ProjectEAT.org PROJECTEAT.ORG is a grassroots traveling school room, utilizing the power of digital media and special events to promote a GO GREEN CAMPAIGN. Join honored guests at this complimentary screening of a candid film, Life and Debt, by Stephanie Black, (producer of Africa Unite, the Film.)  This is a must see film for everyone, especially Jamaicans.  Take a look at the effects of how globalization effects the world. Doors open at 1 pm sharp.  Event starts immediately after.  Guest speakers Baba Pear_Sun, raw food chef/herbalist speaks about the need to start a seed bank and organic farming.  Eric Yankwitt, PL, President of Lauderhill Chamber of Commerce will give us some vital information to enlighten us.
Starting at 2pm, the film begins to uncover slave labor in free zones, the destroying of families, farm communities and trusts.  It shows the intent of the World Bank, the IMF and others brutally destroying the  infrastructure of the free world.  Tell your family and invite your friends and witness a raw look into Jamaica and the corporations who exploit.
Come early to meet and greet, network with businesses and leaders in our community.    100% of donations fund E.A.T. YOUTH MISSION as the school room prepare to live, work and learn in Jamaica for the next year.  Subsequently, others are preparing to work in Ghana and Ethiopia.  We invite family and friends from everywhere.
We look forward to seeing you there.
African American Research Library & Cultural Center
2650 Sistrunk Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311
Tel: 954-673.6823
http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=CUZTVKGVMKECGHCJFHNY&li=iq&src=email&trk=aer6
 
 
April 30, Wed, Party 6:30pm, film starts at 8pm, FREE with donations of toiletry items
40 years of Hair! The Monumental movie!
Sheena Spirit brings Flower Power to the Love In at Cinema Paradiso & Hair!
A Benefit for the Broward Partnership For the Homeless
Admission FREE with donation of New and sealed Hair Care or toiletry Items: Items most in need include: shampoo, hair brushes, combs, toothpaste (large tubes), toothbrushes, dental, floss, soap (bars), and deodorant
Donations Benefit Broward Partnership For the Homeless, Inc.
A year before the assassination of RFK & MLK, the turbulent 60's were brought to life in 1967 with the musical HAIR at New York's Public Theatre. After a year off-Broadway the show surprised many with a move to Broadway. Protesting another unpopular war with nudity, foul language and flower children as the protagonists, the show continued its phenomenal popular appeal playing to SRO crowds nightly (and matinees too!) before being launched around the globe.
To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of "Hair's" debut on Broadway, Cinema Paradiso will play host to a special screening of the 1979 musical film "Hair" directed by Milos Foreman.
The evening starts at 6:30pm with a "Love-In" at the Paradiso Patio Courtyard. Special guest Sheena Spirit, an actress from the film will perform at the "Love-In."  Incense will fill the air, sample Vegetarian Cuisine from Sublime, get your face painted, put flowers in your hair, or just groove out to great tunes from the 1960's!
Admission is FREE with your item donation to Broward Partnership For the Homeless, Inc.!
Cinema Paradiso
503 SE 6th St
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
 
April 30- May 4, 5 days see website for times & ticket prices
See website for full schedule, here are some highlights:
Wed, April 30 - George Clinton & Parlimant Funkadelic & Michael Franti & Spearhead
Fri, May 2 - Steel Pulse
Sun, May 4 - made of Hemp & Matisyahu
Sunfest
West Palm Beach
 
May 2, Fri, $3
Lance-O, Ketchy Shuby & Made of Hemp 
Exodus Coffee & Culture
1352 SW Bayshore Blvd
Port St Lucie, FL
 
May 3, Sat, 8PM
B.B. King
 
May 3, Sat, 11pm - 2am
LANCE-O + Made of Hemp 
The Bar
172 Giralda Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134
 
New - MAY 9, Fri, STARTING AT 8.00 PM SHARP, $20 BEFORE MAY 9
SHE’S ROYAL BENEFIT DANCE & FASHION SHOW

 

CHANKAR PRODUCTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS THE “SHE’S ROYAL” ALL JAMAICAN HIGH SCHOOL ROCK-AWAY DANCE AND FASHION SHOW. THE EVENT IS A BENEFIT SHOW TO HELP PROVIDE GLASSES FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS IN JAMAICAN SCHOOLS.

 

 

FREE CURRIED GOAT AND RICE, RUN-DUNG, DOOKOONU,

 

BREAD PUDDING AND OTHER REFRESHMENTS UNTIL 9 PM …

FIRST COME FIRST SERVED

MUSIC BY THE EXCLUSIVE TEE-CEE. SO CALLING ALL ALUMNI FROM SCHOOLS IN KINGSTON , ST. ANDREW, ST. CATHERINE, CLARENDON, ST. MARY, MANCHESTER , ST. ELIZABETH, ST. JAMES AND ALL THE OTHER PARISHES… COME REMEMBER THE DAYS AND SHOCK OUT IN YOUR SCHOOL UNIFORM WIN PRIZES AND SURPRISES AS YOU HELP TO PROVIDE GLASSES FOR NEEDY CHILDREN IN JAMAICAN SCHOOLS WINNERS WILL RECEIVE

-         DINNER FOR TWO AT THE HARD ROCK CAFÉ

-         3 DAYS AND 2 NIGHTS AT THE ROMANTIC CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL

-         PLUS LIMOUSINE RIDES COURTESY OF YELLOWBIRD LIMOUSINE SERVICES AND MUCH MORE

 TOP HOP GARDENS

4340 NORTH ST RD 7

LAUDERDALE LAKES

INFO: 954-777-3391 or 954-257-3966

EMAIL info@chankarproductions.com

 

New - May 9, Fri

Bradley Brown sings his originals! Ladies get ready for a treat!! With a voice as sexy as Barry White meets Shaggy. The one and only sweet sounds of Bradley Brown.

Scallywags Lounge
902 N Dixie Hwy

I-95 exit Lantana east to north/left on Dixie, club is 1/4 mile on right, next to C-Liquor 
Lantana, FL 33462
Info: 561-585-5883

 www.myspace.com/bigbadbradleybrown

 
 
New - May 10, Sat, Doors Open @ 8pm, FREE 
The Official Fourth Dimension Album Release Party & Live Performance,
'South Florida’s reggae legends”, Miami Herald 2007
Cloud Nine Productions, Hypercube Records and Hot 105fm Reggae Runnins Present: Hosted by MUTABARUKA, Jamaica’s and the Worlds #1 DUB POET. Also hosted by Lance-O (Island Hoppers show host/Sun Sports Channel) One of the most anticipated CD releases in Reggae History. Experience the new album called INVAZION (Produced by Karl Pitterson- Bob Marley & The Wailers, EXODUS, Time Magazine’s Best Music Album of the 20th Century)
-Free CD  to the first 50 people
-Win a FREE performance by Fourth Dimension!
-Surf Board Giveaway from BC Surf + Sport
-Win a Guitar Autographed by the band
-Free reggae wear from Cooyah.
Music by Kulcha Shok Selectas, “The Ministers of Roots”, D J FireWood, Mello-D, Jr. Lee, Orijahnal DubMaster, & Live art by: Dekal, Mikeyangelo
Free Jamaican Treats and appetizers.
Transit Lounge
729 SW 1st Ave. 
Miami, FL 33130
Tel: 305 377-4628
 
May 10, Sat
Marijah & the Reggae All-stars
Hankins Park Cultural Fest 2008
Dr. I. Sylvester Hankins Park Recreation Site
1340 Lake Park Court
Orlando, FL
 
 
 

 
Regularly ongoing Good Vibez
 
 
Every Sunday, 9pm-1am, FREE
Bradley Brown & Friends with VYBETRIBE INT'L
NY Bar & Grill
12189 US Hwy 1
North Palm Beach
Info: 561-694-7878
 
Sundays, 2pm - 6pm
Jean P Jams acoustic Poolside at The Biltmore Hotel
The Biltmore Hotel
 1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tel: 305-445-1926
 
Sundays, Doors open 7:30pm, Ladies free until 10:30pm, $10
Bob Marley Movement of Jah People present: Caribbean Nights every Sunday enjoy the sounds of reggae, roots, dancehall, soca, & calypso.  Rhythms driven by Jahstream
Martini Bar
Shops of Sunset Place - 1st Floor
5701 Sunset Drive
Suite 124a
Miami, FL 33143
Tel: 305-665-3052
www.martinibarmiami.com
 
Sundays, 1-6pm
I Land Vibe Band
Tiki Bar - Holiday Isle
US 1 - MM 84.5
84001 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, the Florida Keys
305-664-2321
http://www.holidayisle.com/entertainment.html

 
Sundays, 7pm-12midnight, $5
Sweet Justice
Waterways Cafe
2300 PGA Blvd
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Tel: 561-694-1700
 
Sundays, Doors open 10pm, FREE
Jazid 420 - Sweet reggae music plays all night long. Downstairs live reggae & upstairs the sounds are selected  by the Ministers of Roots LANCE-O, Mello D, Jr Lee, Fire Wood & Orijahnal DubMaster along with reggae videos. Submitted by LANCE-O of KULCHA SHOK MUZIK
Jazid
1342 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Jazid: 305-673-9372
Lance-O: 305-534-6110
http://www.kulchashok.com

 
Mondays, 11pm open until 5am
Live performance by Jean P. Jams (Deep Roots)
Dancehall in the back room with DJ Governor Lee & DJ Junior Green
$3 specials on Yes I Beer
Purdy Lounge
1811 Purdy Ave.
Miami Beach
 
Mondays, 10pm - 1:30am 
Rythmation - reggae party live music & vibes by Lance-O of Kulcha Shok
Boston's on the Beach
40 South Ocean Blvd.
Delray Beach
on A1A just south of Atlantic Ave.
 
Tuesdays, 8pm -12am, Complimentery admission before 9pm with voter's registration card
The Bohemia Room - A Spoken Word Experience & Urban. Soulcial Hosted by Ingrid B & music by Johnnie Walker Red.
Featuring Local & International Poets & Vocalists - This is not your average poetry night
Cielo
3390 Mary St.
Table reservations email: TheBohemiaRoom@gmail.com
 
Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 8pm, FREE before 9
Poetic Energy - Calling All Poets
Lignum Vitae Hall
2318 SW 60th Terrace
Miramar, FL 33023
Tel: 954-274-4327 or 954-854-8588
 
Thursdays, 2 shows 10pm & 11pm, FREE
Lanzallamas
Lanzallamas Monofonica is a 7 piece ensemble charged with melodic fire and global rhythmical chemistry. The palette consists of a wide array of percussive instruments such as the cajon, steel pan, tumbas, timbalitos, Afro-Brazilian hand percussion and drumset. Elegant layers of acoustic guitar, cuatro, violin, and piano complement and enrich the sonic concept, with the heartbeat of the bass and breath of the flugle horn to deliver a very unique sound. Simple and memorable melodies are brought to life within the lyrics, focused on unity and love, are presented in multiple languages including Spanish, English, Portuguese and Serbian. The mission is clear; to create music of a "Monophonic Essence" - the one sound that encompasses all. Lanzallamas Monofonica is a band of substance with a skin of upbeat, appealing colors for an audience as diverse as the group's members.
Tapas y Tintos
448 Espanola Way
South Beach Miami
 
Thursdays, 10pm-2am
Jahfe
Scrap bar
71st & Collins
Miami Beach
 
Thursdays,
Kulcha Shok spinning roots music for Surf Night  
Boston's on the Beach 
40 S. Ocean Blvd
Delray Beach.
http://www.kulchashok.com
 
Last Friday of Each Month, 9pm, FREE
Live Music Fridays
reggae, soca, calypso, soul & r&b
Marcia's Cafe
3750 N. State Road 7 (441)
Lauderdale Lakes
Info: 954-484-1566
 
Fridays & Saturdays, FREE
Live Reggae Music 
Ginger Bay Cafe
the vibes are nice! Full Caribbean menu from 6pm Wed-Sun
1908 Hollywood Blvd.
Downtown Hollywood
954-923-1230
 
FRIDAY NIGHTS, FREE FOR ALL BEFORE 9 PM, LADIES FREE B4 11PM, DOORS OPEN 6PM FOR HAPPY HOUR
TONIGHT:  DJ GREGORY  
AFTER WORK JAM/LADIES NIGHT LADIES & GENTLEMEN FINALLY A SPOT TO EASE THE STRESS OF THE WEEK! RIGHT AFTER WORK ON FRIDAY'S 2 FOR 1 DRINKS. FREE APPLE MARTINI FREE APPETIZER BUFFET. LADIES NIGHT/AFTER WORK JAM. CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH 10 OF YOUR FRIENDS FOR FREE. PARTY UNTIL THE WEE HOURS OF THE MORNING!
RATED M FOR MATURE
ISLAND BAR AND GRILL - A FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT
7111 WEST COMMERCIAL BLVD.
(IN THE GARDEN PLAZA JUST EAST OF UNIVERSITY BLVD. NEAR BURGER KING)
Ft. Lauderdale
Info: 305 778-7228
 
Fridays; 7-11pm & Saturdays; 8pm-12, FREE
Jafire Live Reggae Music 
Panama Hattie's
11511 Ellison Wilson Rd
North Palm Beach, FL
Tel: 561-627-1545
 
Fridays on TV see Ky-mani Marley in Livin' The Life of Marley Fridays @ 10pm on BET
See video clips of the show: www.bet.com/onblast/?chan=24&id=1291&itype=e
 
Saturdays, Doors open 9pm, $10
Saturdays you will find this new on-going event: UNITY VIBES at Naomi's Garden The supremely unique Naomi's Garden opens its gates to all who come with good vibes. In 2008 we come together itinually to give thanks and praises and celebrate. This yard feels like yard and there is no better
place than yard. Musical Roots and Culture presented by DJ Moses Vegetarian food & liquid refreshments available.
Naomi's Garden
650 NW 71st St.
Miami, FL 33150
Info: 786-355-6089
 
Saturdays, 7pm, FREE
Love & Togetherness Saturdays
Music by Ron Burke, Mix Master Steve, DJ Gregory
Abby's Seafood & Wine Bar
7529 West Oakland Park Blvd.
2 blocks east of University across from the Lauderhill Sports complex
Ft. Lauderdale
Info: 305-778-7228 or 954-572-1400
 
Saturdays, 7-11pm
In the courtyard every Saturday from 7-11pm  Reggae Night featuring "Third Rail"
John Bull English Pub
in the Village Commons Shopping Center
801 Village Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Tel: 561-697-2855
www.johnbullenglishpub.com

 
Saturdays, 6pm-2am
TROPICAL NIGHTS!!
Miami's premier hang out spot as of September, the last Saturday in the month and every last Saturday thereafter, we will be featuring Pluto... More information will be coming your way soon....Who is Pluto? for the ones who don't know or remember, Pluto's band  used to play at Sundays On The Bay on Key Biscayne. Thank you for your continued support! see you soon D. Come enjoy fish any style, jerk chicken, jerk pork, curry goat, curry and brown stew lobster. Bammy, festival and much more! Beer, wine, natural juices accompany with Island music for your dining pleasure.
Michael's Med Cafe 
9851 SW 88 street (Kendall Drive)
west on Kendall(SW 88 street) make right at 98th
Info: 786-547-8675 or 786-208-1670
www.michaels-cafe.com
 
Saturdays
White Noyze Entertainment presents an event they call Chalet, every Sat 
Mai Tais 
330 Clematis St.
Building 107
Downtown West Palm Beach, FL
info: 561-880-7763