In anticipation for the launch of our new monthly party, Redirekt with resident DJ Vikter Duplaix, last week we shared a super fresh free podcast that many of us have been enjoying. The time is nearing rapidly.

You've been practicing your dance moves in your living room like the disciplined partier you are, right? We have and already bumped over a few office chairs in the process - but, hey. Bask in that unrestrained anticipatory joy just a bit longer because tomorrow is the night and the level is only going up! We absolutely cannot wait.

Event Details
Redirekt
Tuesday, October 18
Doors 10PM
Open Bar 10PM-11PM
21+

Cielo
18 Little West 12th St
(btw 9th Ave and Washington)
New York, NY 10014

Advance Tickets: $10
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On September 18th, NextAid and Solar Sister have joined forces to bring the brightest lights in technology, development and entertainment to celebrate the creation of economic opportunity for women and girls in East Africa. Giant Step has also partnered to bring the incredible night that is Illuminate, an energetic dance party and fundraiser that will light up the city at Yotel New York.

Come partake in amazing night filled with New York DJs, musicians, and spoken word poets, including Anane’ Vega with AmonDrum on percussion, Nickodemus with Nappy G of the infamous Turntables on the Hudson, DJ OBaH, and Mr. V with live performances by Candice Anitra and Wunmi.

Event Details
Illuminate
Sunday, September 18th
5pm-7pm - Reception & Tech4Development Marketplace**
7pm-10pm - Main Event (live performances at 7:30)
10pm-1am - After party

FOUR at YOTEL New York
570 Tenth Ave
New York, NY 10036

Purchase pre-saletickets!
Pre-sale: $20
Door: $30
Brighter ticket: $75
Brightest ticket: $250 (w/ solar goodies!)

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YOTEL New York is the largest NYC hotel opening in 2011. And Giant Step is welcoming the revolutionary hotel brand stateside with the YOTEL New York Weekender Series, taking place the last weekend of each month through November.

The weekenders will be a unique party experience in three parts; beginning Saturday evening with a late-night, world-class DJ event, continuing for a Latin themed Sunday brunch and closing the weekend right with an early evening sunset soiree.

Part One of the inaugural weekender kicks off Saturday, June 25th, at 10pm, with music by DJ Louie Vega and special performances by Anané (Nulu Music) and Josh Milan, of Blaze fame.

The next day, return for Part Two, a Sunday prix fix brunch of unlimited Latin-Asian small plates and free flowing cocktails at Dohyo for $35 per guest. DJ Bobbito Garcia will provide added Latin flavor, in between exclusive live sets from the legendary Pucho & His Latin Soul Brothers. The perfect Sunday continues into evening with Part Three; the massively popular Libation Party, hosted by Manchildblack and Afro Mosaic Soul, and featuring a special sunset DJ set by Ian Friday.

RSVP is a MUST for Parts One and Three, and reservations are strongly recommended for Part Two – the Sunday Brunch. For Sunday Brunch reservations, please call 646-449-7790.

Day 1 RSVP + Info || Day 2 RSVP + Info

Our favorite Chicago venue is gearing up to celebrate their second anniversary and you know they are going to do it with a bang. On Sunday, June 5th, Louie Vega with the help of resident DJ Terry Hunter will ring in a new year at The Shrine. This is a very special Chicago appearance for the legendary Master At Work, so get there early and make sure you bring your dance shoes because there will be no wallflowers at this party.

The Shrine

BIGGAsounds presents the subterranean heroes of UK-Philly-Brooklyn soul, house and nu-jazz. Living legends Caron Wheeler (Soul II Soul), Monique Bingham and The BIGGA Sextet, King Britt, DJ Spinna and Rich Medina will take over Santos Party House on Thursday, May 26th, in a very special line up.

Doors open at 10pm, and you can purchase advance tickets, or enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets.

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