Dr. Jay Barnett and David Mann to Host “A Safe Space to Heal” in Dallas

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The Just Heal Experience is coming to Dallas, Texas on June 20, 2026, bringing together two powerful voices for a day dedicated to wellness, vulnerability, and community.

The one-day men’s wellness event takes place from 10 AM to 2 PM at the AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Hamon Hall, with a companion women’s evening experience, Just Heal Sis, also scheduled later that day.

Headlining the event are Dr. Jay Barnett and actor and gospel artist David Mann, united around a single, resonant theme: A Safe Space to Heal. Dr. Barnett is a former professional football player turned licensed therapist, author, and public speaker who has built a movement around mental health advocacy, particularly within Black communities. His work centers on dismantling stigmas surrounding mental health among men and creating spaces where vulnerability is not just accepted, but celebrated as strength.

The event is presented in partnership with ProBlk Health Vitamins and is part of Dr. Barnett‘s broader Just Heal platform, which delivers unfiltered conversations on healing, growth, and transformation from the perspective of a Black male therapist.

Pre Father’s Day Extravaganza Coming to Mandeville

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

A special evening of celebration and entertainment is headed to First Assembly of God in Mandeville, as the Pre Father’s Day Extravaganza takes center stage on Friday, June 12. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with showtime at 7:00 PM.

The event features a strong lineup headlined by Pastor Junior Tucker. He will be joined by Clive Warren, Bishop Steve Hepburn, Treze-Gaye Smith, Sis. Arlene, and DJ Ainz.

Entry is priced at $2,500 pre-sold and $3,000 at the gate, with children under 12 admitted for $1,000. As a special gesture of appreciation, the first 100 fathers in attendance will receive complimentary champagne and a gift bag.

Tickets are available both physically and virtually at http://www.peculiartickets.com or by calling 876-477-0684. The venue is located at 5 Newleigh Road, Mandeville.

3-2-1 Productions & RBG Alliance Present the 3rd Annual Conscious Reggae Concert: Family Unity Fest

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Kingston’s beloved annual celebration of reggae culture returns for its third edition. The Conscious Reggae Concert (CRC): Family Unity Fest, themed “From the Farm to the Fest,” is set for Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Jamminz, 1 Park Place in New Kingston — next to Emancipation Park.

The event promises a full day of roots and conscious reggae, running from 12 PM to 12 AM, with The Abyssinians, Isha Bel, Mary Isaacs, Ragga Lox, Binghi Blaze, Iystic, Icious Ras, Chi_Wara, Ibrave, Ijahnowah, Uton G, and Mataraka, among others. Musical juggling will be provided by Teachas Sound and Webba Intl, with hosts Talia Powers and Ron Muschette.

Attendees can also look forward to a Mini Farmers Market, a guest address by Dr. Khadamawa Knife on food sovereignty and food security, as well as surprise guest artists. Part of the proceeds will go toward the Good Over Evil Football Kick Off.

Admission is $2,500 JMD pre-sold or $3,000 JMD at the gate. Children under 12 enter free.

Heltah Skeltah & OGC Headline Free SummerStage Concert This July

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

New York’s iconic SummerStage concert series will host a landmark evening of Brooklyn hip-hop on Thursday, July 9, as Heltah Skeltah and OGC of Boot Camp Clik take the stage at Herbert Von King Park in Bed-Stuy — and admission is completely free.

The event marks the 30th anniversary of two defining releases from the Boot Camp Clik roster: Heltah Skeltah’s debut Nocturnal and OGC‘s Da Storm, both of which arrived in 1996 and cemented the collective’s reputation as one of New York’s most formidable underground forces. The dual-act billing makes for a rare full celebration of that era.

The show is part of SummerStage 40, Capital One City Parks Foundation’s season marking four decades of free outdoor performances across New York City’s parks. Herbert Von King Park, a cultural hub at the heart of Bed-Stuy, provides a fittingly homecoming setting for two groups whose music is inseparable from Brooklyn’s identity.

Gospel Music Festival to Feature Erica Campbell and Jonathan McReynolds in New Brunswick

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The 2026 Gospel Music Festival is set to bring an afternoon of powerful worship and contemporary gospel to New Brunswick, with a marquee performance by Grammy Award-winning artist Erica Campbell and acclaimed singer-songwriter Jonathan McReynolds.

The free outdoor concert will take place on Saturday, July 25, from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Monument Square Park, located at 2 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, New Jersey. The event is presented in partnership with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and is part of the Folk Live! 2026 concert series.

The event is organized by Middlesex County, NJ, and promises to be a family-friendly community celebration of gospel music and culture.

City of Newark to Honor R&B Legend Faith Evans with Street Dedication and Block Party

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The City of Newark, New Jersey, will celebrate one of its own with a Street Dedication and Block Party in honor of Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Faith Evans on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

The festivities will be held at the intersection of Grumman Avenue and Elizabeth Avenue, with the block party running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the formal street dedication ceremony taking place at 12 p.m.

The event is being hosted with the support of Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka, South Ward Councilman Patrick Council, and Council Member-at-Large Louise Scott-Rountree, reflecting the city’s deep pride in Evans as a hometown icon.

Richie Spice Confirmed for Encore Live in Ocho Rios

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Reggae singer Richie Spice is confirmed for Encore Live, an intimate evening of roots rocking reggae music at 8 Rivaz Ultra Lounge in Ocho Rios on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Presented by Midas Entertainment in association with 8 Rivaz Ultra Lounge, the show will feature Spice backed by The Skalawagz Band.

The event runs from 7:00 p.m. to midnight. General admission tickets are available for USD $35 or JMD $4,500 through the Aitix ticketing platform.