WBLS listeners, we’ve got some exciting events lined up for your weekend! Don’t miss these standout happenings around town. Take a look and see what’s going on near you.
The Nou Akoma Nou Sinèrji Haitian Dominican Transnational Film Festival Date: Friday, October 11th Time: 10:00 AM-10:00 PM Location: 179 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (St. Francis College) Price: Free-$17.85 The Nou Akoma Nou Sinèrji Film Festival, now in its second year, returns to St. Francis College in Brooklyn from October 9 to 12, hosted by the Dominicans Love Haitians Movement. Focused on uniting Haitian and Dominican communities, the festival offers films and discussions with sliding-scale tickets to ensure accessibility. Community participation is encouraged to amplify the festival’s mission of solidarity and cultural exchange.
Comedy In Harlem Presents: Harlem Evenings Comedy Show
Date: Friday, October 11th
Time: 10:30 PM-11:55 PM (Doors Open at 10 PM)
Location: 750A Saint Nicholas Avenue New York, NY 10031
Price: $11.44
Step into Harlem’s vibrant comedy scene with Harlem Evenings Comedy Show, a weekly event bringing laughter to 750A St. Nicholas Ave every Friday at 10:30 p.m. Featuring a lineup of sharp local talent and special guests, it’s a night designed for unwinding in the heart of the community. Don’t miss the chance to experience a lively evening where Harlem humor takes center stage.
20th Annual African American Literary Awards Show
Date: Saturday, October 12th
Time: 6:30 PM-10 PM
Location: 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY 10037 (Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture – New York Public Library)
Price: $125
The African American Literary Awards Show (AALAS) is a premier annual event, shining a spotlight on the accomplishments of Black authors. Backed by the publishing, arts, and entertainment industries, it remains a key cultural celebration in the literary world. This year, the show will present awards across more than 20 categories, honoring the creativity and influence of African-American writers.
ROKA-TUMBA!
Date: Saturday, October 12th
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: 2474 Westchester Avenue, The Bronx, NY 10461 (BAAD! Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance, Westchester Avenue, The Bronx, NY, USA)
Price: $10-$20
Two Bronx powerhouses of dance are joining forces again. Rokafella, co-founder of Full Circle, teams up with the all-female Afro-Caribbean troupe Retumba! for a night of vibrant rhythms and movement. Their last collaboration at BAAD! in 2011 was unforgettable, and this one promises to be just as electrifying.
The Black Soul Experience
Date: Sunday, October 13th
Time: 9:00 PM
Location: 125 MacDougal Street, New York, NY 10012
Price: Free
Step into The Black Soul Experience, a dynamic live show electrifying the stage. With a mix of R&B, funk, soul, soca, hip-hop, reggae, and house, the energy is bound to keep the crowd moving. Expect a night of nonstop music and vibrant rhythms that’ll have you on your feet from start to finish.
We hope you take some time to enjoy these weekend events!