Events in The Bronx

Open Mic Night hosted by Eric Sullivan of local Reggae band Rocky & the Pressers! (http://rockyandthepressers.com). All Styles & Genre's Welcome! Music, Comedy, Spoken Word!

John Redmond & Friends host a Traditional Irish Session every Sunday Afternoon. Irish Songs & Tunes Plus Songs from Around the World done in Irish Style!

Hosted by Erin Lynn, an Adjunct Professor at Manhattan College, every second Wednesday of the month. All are invited to read and listen to local and far away poets & writers read their works.

Traditional Irish Singer Mary Courtney performs every Friday night. Songs, Ballads & Tunes. Performs with special guests. http://marycourtneymusic.com

Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education’s 80th Anniversary Exhibition Celebrates its Alumni. EXHIBITION DATES January 21 – April 8, 2015 OPENING RECEPTION CASITA’S 80TH BIRTHDAY PARTY! Wed., January 21, 2015 6 - 8 PM On view from January 21 through April 8, 2015, the exhibition will contain photography, music, costumes and ephemera that represent key moments or achievements in these accomplished alumni’s lives. For example, on display will be music, rare recordings and photographs of TITO PUENTE and DAVE VALENTIN, the dress that RITA MORENO wore as “Norma Desmond” in the musical Sunset Boulevard and other props and costumes created specifically for TINA RAMIREZ and GRANDMASTER MELLE MEL. Public programming for CASITA MARIA: 80 YEARS OF INSPIRING THE FUTURE will start with an 80th Birthday Party as the opening reception on Wednesday January 21, 2015 from 6 – 8 PM complete with music, food and party hats! Midway through the show, an IMAGINING workshop will be led by 2050 LEGACY in partnership with The US Department of Arts & Culture on Wednesday, March 11 from 4 – 6 PM for all Casita Kids (current and alumni) to turn their dreams into concrete images and words. The results will be displayed in Casita Maria’s Youth and Community Gallery throughout the exhibition. For the closing reception on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 from 6–8 PM, DAVID GONZALEZ and Folklorist ELENA MARTINEZ will have a conversation about growing up with Casita Maria and life in the South Bronx from the 1960s through 1980s.

We are pleased to announce the launching of New Year’s Mini-Career Fair Series to be held at the branch libraries listed below. These events represent a comprehensive approach to address the employment gap in these communities; whether you have been helping us support our local communities, or are joining us for the first time, you will find that these Mini-Career Fairs is the ideal networking and recruiting events.

Do you love video games? Are you interested in testing out new video games for free? Our Video Game Academy fellows have been working long and hard with their video games and they are ready to showcase them to the public. Come to the Bronx Business Incubator as you will hear testimonials from our fellows, see how the games were made, and will actually play them for the first time. Learn, have fun, and innovate the Bronx.

Washington D.C. native Jonny Grave returns with his finger-picking Delta blues style acoustic guitar. Playing originals and covers, he'll get your boots stomping. Not to be missed! http://www.jonnygrave.com

Blackbody Radiation provides an innovative platform for the genres of Rap and Hip Hop through an interactive, audiovisual performance. Using custom- designed software and original animation, Lalor creates a live visual soundscape from in-time, simultaneous interactions with his movements, rhymes and music.

John Pinamonti & his band playing a three month residency on the last Friday of every month from January-March. Bound to get you dancing with his folkie & rocking originals and covers. Banjo and Ukulele a possibility! JohnPinamonti.com

The Purple Hat Foundation's Annual Benefit for Musicians on Call, a non-profit that brings live music to patients bedsides at hospitals nationwide. 13 hours of live music from over 30 bands! More info at: MusiciansOnCall.org or PurpleHatFoundation.org

Presented by The Knowledge House, THE POINT CDC and The Young Hackers, #SocialGoodHacks will be your opportunity to create and hack a social good product such as a website, mobile app, video campaign, or startup that alleviates an everyday problem in disadvantaged communities. If you have an idea that addresses issues of policing, environmental justice, gang violence, and relationships then come bring it to life at #SocialGoodHacks.

Pete & Jerry (of the Slippery Chickens) perform their acoustic duo blues, rockabilly and country classic.

Flaca Music Presents the Cover Collective Does the Letter B. A night of songs beginning with the letter B, as part of Alphabet Fest, a 26 day run of music in ABC Order. Opening with Band on the Run, Closing with Brooks Thomas and plenty of other Bands in between.

Linda's Jazz Night presents the Vincent Herring Quartet. Consistently delivering world-class jazz from world famous musicians. Two sets at 8pm & 930pm. $15 per set or $25 for the night. Visit LindasJazzNights.com for more info/Ttx http://www.vincentherring.com

Erotic Reading Series featuring selected authors reading from their works and prizes! Prospective readers contact Lori at Lori@RiverdaleAvebooks.com https://betweenthecoversnyc.wordpress.com

Edge of Jazz perform originals and covers as a Jazz Trio. Electric Guitar, Bass and Drums. http://edgeofjazz.net

Shannon Brown and Trailer Radio perform chicken-pickin' honky-tonkin'country originals and covers. http://www.trailerradio.com

1st annual Valentine's Day run for Couples, and Singles wanting a Blind Date !!

Slippery Chickens perform their Bluesy, Rockabilly originals and covers. Think Chess Records walks into a Chess Records session. http://www.slipperychickens.net84.net

Bon Jovi fans, celebrate Valentine's Sunday with 1 Wild Night! Sing along with Alex, MJ and Marc as they play Bon Jovi's biggest hits, plus songs by Def Leppard, Duran Duran, Bryan Adams, Goo Goo Dolls, Maroon 5, and many more, "Unplugged" style. Come early and eat dinner. NO COVER! Three set show starts at 8:00 pm! President's Day is Monday - you may be off from work!

Celebrate Fat Tuesday with us and the Dirty Water Dogs. Start your fast with a feast! Food, Drink Specials, Beads and Music so good you'd think you were on Bourbon Street! http://dirtywaterdogsnyc.com/dirtywaterdogsnyc.com/Home.html

Musician & Author Chris Campion of the Knockout Drops performs originals and covers with energy that would give a young Mick Jagger a run for his money. http://www.knockoutdrops.com

Irish Musician Allen Gogarty performs solo and acoustic originals and covers.

Seeing Voices perform originals and covers in their indie-rock style. SeeingVoices.net

Beatboxers and actors join for a thrilling night of new work. Featuring Kid Lucky, Kaila Mullady, Flaco Navaja and Tony Vargas. Directed by Omar Pérez. Tickets $12 Advance Information & tickets: www.pregonesprtt.org 718-585-1202

Washington D.C. native Jonny Grave returns with his finger-picking Delta blues style acoustic guitar. Playing originals and covers, he'll get your boots stomping. Not to be missed! http://www.jonnygrave.com