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JOAN MORGAN – She Begat This: 20 Years of the Miseducation of Lauryn Hill at Oakland, Ca

August 30, 2018 from 7:30pm to 9pm
JOAN MORGAN – She Begat This: 20 Years of the Miseducation of Lauryn HillWHEN: AUGUST 30, 2018 @ 7:30 PMWHERE: FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 2501 HARRISON ST., OAKLAND, CA 94612THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2018  – 7:30 PMFIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 2501 Harrison, Oakland, CAAdvance tickets: $12 : brownpapertickets.com :: T: 800-838-3006  Marcus Books,  Books Inc/Berkeley, Pegasus (3 sites), Moe’s, Walden Pond…See More
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The Seshen w/ Midtown Social, Ghost & The City at The Independent, San Francisco

September 1, 2018 from 9pm to 11pm
ENTER TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS. WINNER WILL BE DRAWN RANDOMLY AND ANNOUNCED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT.SATURDAY, SEPT 1 The SeshenMidtown Social, Ghost & The City@ The Independent, SF Tickets: $16 ADV - $20 DOOR9:00 PM…See More
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Ace Wild & Dre Blessed Present Brand New Single,''Clear The Air''

Ace Wild and Dre Blessed lead their independent music label "STR8 BLESSED Music" from what is called the 608 in La Crosse WI. Dre Blessed has done work with independent artists residing in the Wisconsin and Minnesota areas, as well as others from Canada and Brazil. He originally is from Detroit. Dre was born with…See More
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Terrance Jones known as “GPM (Get Paid Mafia) Prince J” is an Eastside Atlanta Hip Hop artist with a noble swag, style, and story. His authenticity solidifies everything his words nourish about his experiences. (Credit: …See More
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Dub Mission: the best in dub, roots, reggae & dancehall at Elbo Room (SF) at Elbo Room

September 2, 2018 at 9:30pm to September 3, 2018 at 2am
Sunday, September 2, 2018Dub Mission presents a Labor Day Weekend celebration for one night onlywith special guest Robert Rankin (Massive Sound International/KKUP)plus residents DJ Sep and Maneesh the Twisterat Elbo Room: 647 Valencia Street, SF, CA 94110 – 21+ - 415- 552-77889:30 pm to 2 am - $7 Advance at https://dmsept2.eventbrite.comFB: …See More
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