By Roger Costa
@NJPAC
One of America’s most hilarious and outrageous comedians, Mike Epps lands on the stage of NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) on Saturday September 20th at 8pm. Fresh off his NetFlix stand-up hit shows and a popular actor in successful Hollywood comedies such as the “Friday” franchise, “The Hangover”, “All About the Benjamins” and others, Epps is bringing some hot jokes and sharp commentaries on fame, ambition and hustling, keeping the audience on the edge of laughter. Tickets start at $60. INFO: https://www.njpac.org/event/mike-epps/
@Lincoln Center
The largest cultural institution in New York is hosting three free events this week, open to all ages and families. On Thursday, the annual Table of Silence Project 9/11 takes place at 8:10 am remembering and honoring those lost that day. It’s a 150-plus dancers’ performance conceived and choreographed by Jacqulyn Buglisi.
On Friday at 7:30pm, Cuban music will keep participants vibrating with percussionist Miguelito “Pachá” Pozo and his band La Charanga Pachá delivering the finest in Salsa and other Afro-Cuban rhythms. A Lincoln Center presentation, ¡VAYA! is a free showcase for NYC’s finest Latin music and dance traditions.
And rock will dominate the 40th anniversary of BRC (The Black Rock Coalition), on Saturday at 7:30pm, featuring epic performances from the most powerful songs from Rock n Roll Reparations. Under the direction of guitar virtuoso Marcus Machado, BRC was founded by producer Konda Mason, guitarist Vernon Reid (of Living Colour), and journalist Greg Tate. All shows are free. INFO: https://lincolncenter.org/series/lincoln-center-presents/la-charanga-pacha-854
@The Joyce Theater
The vigorous contemporary dance company BalletX returns to The Joyce Theater (175 Eighth Ave) for a week-long engagement featuring reflections on the company’s legacy and its future as well as two highly anticipated New York premieres. Launching their 20th anniversary season, BalletX is “honoring the vision that started it and the artists who have shaped it, while boldly stepping into the future,” says Artistic & Executive Director, Christine Cox, via statement.
Showcasing the talent of its stunning dancers, the Philadelphia-based company will perform excerpts from “Vivir (2018)” by Darrell Grand Moultrie and “Two People In Love Never Shake Hands (2024)” by Nicola Wills, and the premieres of “Sojourner” by Gregory Dawson, a electrifying fusion of classical and modern set to live jazz music, and “Scales on the Wings of a Butterfly” by Noelle Kayser, a visually enchanting pointe debut inspired by the art of microscopic photography. September 24-28. Tickets start at $17-$72. INFO: https://www.joyce.org/performances/balletx-f89q
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