**Are RSVPs required? No. You can still show up.

**Do RSVPs guarantee entry? No. Early arrival is suggested.

**21+

Fans of neo soul, jazz and soulful rap, boom bap, and dub music tap in!

Meet The Music Nerds for another social listening experience featuring cool, chill sounds to usher in the fall.

Sounds: You'll hear a mix of classic to new school artists during this night. From Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, Lauryn Hill, A Tribe Called Quest, King Tubby, Lee "Scratch" Perry, The Roots, to modern renditions by the likes of Noname, Freddie Gibbs, Earl Sweatshirt, Ari Lennox, and more.

Curated by

— 6:30p-7:45p: SCENE SERENE

—7:45p: D’Angelo Moment of Silence

— 7:45-9:00p: JOHNYOUAINTLOW

— 9:00-10:15p: DJ LIV

— 10p: BROWN SUGAR ALBUM LISTENING

Social experience: Dive into on-theme activities with fellow nerds — trivia cards and song brackets.

Vinyl Giveaways: Our vinyl giveaways are free this time thanks to funding! One fan will receive a copy of Magic, Alive! by McKinley Dixon or do it afraid by Yaya Bey.

Collectors Swap Table: The Music Nerds is offering one last chance this year to swap music merch with fellow music lovers. Bring clean and in good condition items such as vinyl, music-themed clothing, CDs, music magazines and books, and photo prints. ***Music themed only!!***

BOOM, JAZZ, BEATS will be at The Rep Music Cafe in Bed Stuy. The ambiance is community-oriented and laid-back, with indoor and outdoor spaces to connect. Come as you are!

THIS MUSIC NERDS LISTENING EVENT's ACTIVITIES ARE MADE FREE THANKS TO SUPPORT BY THE LAUNDROMAT PROJECT's CREATE and (RE) CONNECT FUND.

THE MUSIC NERDS is a social club dedicated to Black music lovers.