Here's to my favorite pastime: shopping! You know that's the 5th element of hip hop, baby. "Go shopping! Go shopping! Go shop-ping!"
Monday, October 16: FASHION AND SHOPPING DAY
3pm-5pm
NBA Store Event with John Starks and Fat Joe
Visit the world's only NBA store located on Fifth Avenue and 52nd Street to meet NBA legend John Starks and Fat Joe! Get an autograph with any NBA store same-day purchase of $10 or more*. Take a free shot at center court for a chance to win the official VH1 Hip Hop Honors Week gift bag. And check out the VH1 Hip Hop Honors Week mini boutique featuring Mitchell & Ness, as well as signature kicks.
666 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan (212) 515-6221
*While supplies last.
URL: http://www.nbastore.com
Sun, 12pm-6pm; Mon-Wed and Fri-Sat, 10am-7pm; Thurs, 10am-8pm
Sean John Shopping Special
Spend $200 at Sean John Fifth Ave during VH1 Hip Hop Honors week and receive a ticket - your free gift with purchase - to the Sean John VH1 Hip Hop Honors VIP Party on Monday October 16th.
475 Fifth Ave, Manhattan (212) 220-2633
URL: http://www.seanjohn.com
5pm-6pm
Jimmy Jazz Hip Hop Celebrity "Make-Me-Over" Shopping Spree
10% off all purchases with Daily News Guide (10/16 only, 520 Fulton St. store only)
Listen to Power 105.1 for your chance to win a $500 shopping spree and makeover by your personal celebrity Hip Hop stylist. Then join us for giveaways and an all day 10% discount off purchases at Jimmy Jazz and some cool giveaways!
520 Fulton St., Brooklyn (718) 243-9181
URL: n/a
4pm-7pm
powerHouse Arena: Women in Hip Hop
Held in conjunction with Black Girls Rock, this event is designed to give women their due while creating a forum for critical discussion and a positive approach to problem solving. Features a panel discussion with acclaimed female artists and writers, a film screening, and a performance from local Brooklyn songstress Maya Azucena.
37 Main Street, Brooklyn (212) 604-9074
URL: http://www.powerhousebooks.com
8pm
King of the Beat with Performance by Big Daddy Kane, Hosted by Doug E. Fresh
Check out Scion's King of the Beat regional competition in search of the next great music producer. Eight contestants from across the nation square off in the regionals, held at the Canal Room. Hosted by Doug E. Fresh and including performances by Big Daddy Kane.
Canal Room 285 W. Broadway, Manhattan (212) 941-8100
URL: http://www.canalroom.com
8pm
The Five Spot: Revolutions Per Minute
Veteran NYC DJs come to this "open turntable" night to spin their vinyl. Sign in at 8:00pm. $2 pints of beer all night.
459 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn (718) 852-0202
URL: http://www.fivespotsoulfood.com
8pm
Screening of The Original Kings of Comedy with a special performance by VH1 Best Week Ever's Chuck Nice
Jamaica Center Multiplex 15902 Jamaica Ave, Queens (212)291-9400
URL: http://www.nationalamusements.com
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