Policy Tuesdays Biggie Smalls Party

Party Promoter Mitch Mathis and DTNation are taking time to recognize the death of hip hop rap legend Notorius B.I.G aka Biggie Smalls by throwing a special edition of Policy Tuesdays. Want to rock to the sounds of the Bad Boy big boy? Head over there tonight.
“Policy Tuesdays Presents: Notorious; In Celebration of “Biggie Day” The 13th Anniversary of the Notorious B.I.G.’s Death

Policy Restaurant & Lounge 1904 14th Street (14th & U St NW)
Doors open at 8PM
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Cre8 Space Studio Gallery “Its UNBELIEVABLE” Hip Hop Exhibit

For a more laid back experience head over to Cre8 Space Studio Gallery (1314 9th St. NW) and see the “Its UNBELIEVABLE” hip hop exhibit, featuring art by Aniekan Udofia , Matis Cueva, MOE and Alex Vallcorba. Admission is free, for more info visit cre8space.tumblr.com . The event is sponsored by The Source Magazine, Honest Ade Tea and M.A.N.U.P. Making A New United People.

-Angel

Tonight, DC philanthropists and socialites John Burns, Kheira Benkreira, Abiye Abebe, Joseph Orji, WJLA

HHP Performing at BloomBar's Benefit

anchor Maureen Bunyan and others host an exclusive event in honor of South African hip-hop artist Hip Hop Pantsula a.k.a Jabba at Policy.

Proceeds from tonight’s event will go to BloomBars “Artist-in-Bloom Visiting Residency Initiative”, a cultural exchange program that brings artists of different cultures and levels of success together to network, and supports the growth of up and coming artist.

The 29 year old hip-hop icon sometimes called the “Jay-Z of Africa” infuses South African cultural influences in his music by mixing Setswana, isiZulu and Sesotho languages in his lyrics. His critically acclaimed fourth album Acceptance Speech featured Amerie in the video for his single “Music and Lights”. On his upcoming project HHP is collaborating with rap icon Nas, and Wyclef Jean.

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Gifts for All Toy Drive

Want to get in the giving spirit? Well here’s your opportunity! Popular DC clubs Lotus Lounge, Policy an Eye Bar will be hosting a Toy Drive today to benefit Toys for Tots today (December 22nd). Each year the US Marine Corps Reserve collects new, unwrapped gifts for the program to benefit needy kids. So you see getting down isn’t the only thing DC clubs are good for.

No time to run to Walmart or some other toy store? They’ll also except checks, made payable to “DC Toys for Tots” so no excuses people!

Lotus Lounge: 1420 K St., NW WDC

Policy Restaurant & Lounge: 1904 14th St., NW WDC

Eye Bar: 1716 I St., NW WDC

-AE