Jekalyn Carr & Anthony Brown will Perform at The Miramar Cultural Center on Nov. 20

The Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark will present an evening of gospel music featuring Jekalyn Carr, joined by Anthony Brown, on Friday, November 20, at 8:00 PM. The performance will take place at the center’s Miramar venue, located at 2400 Civic Center Place, and is expected to draw music lovers from across South Florida.

Carr, a celebrated gospel vocalist, headlines the program, with Brown appearing as a special guest. The event will be hosted by Commissioner Avril Cherasard, who will welcome guests and help open the evening’s festivities.

The Miramar Cultural Center has earned strong recognition in the community, having been named a 2026 South Florida Sun Sentinel Favorites winner and voted Favorite Live Theatre. The venue continues to build on that reputation by presenting a diverse lineup of artists and performances throughout the year.

Tickets are available now through the Miramar Cultural Center website at MiramarCulturalCenter.org.

Yolanda Adams, Kelontae Gavin & Dr. James Mable Jr. Take the Stage at PVAMU Gospel Fest ’26 Today

Today, Sunday, October 11, Gospel Fest ’26 officially opens Prairie View A&M University’s (PVAMU) Homecoming celebrations in Prairie View, Texas. The event is part of the university’s 150th anniversary milestone, celebrated under the theme “Rooted & Rising.”

Four-time Grammy Award-winning gospel legend Yolanda Adams headlines the event, joined by national recording artist Kelontae Gavin. PVAMU alumnus and gospel artist Dr. James Mable Jr. will host the evening.

The program will also spotlight the university’s student talent, featuring performances by the Baptist Student Movement Choir and Praise Dancers, PV Mime and One Accord, Jeremiah and the Messiah Singers, and the PVAMU Concert Chorale.

Gospel Fest ’26 takes place at the PVAMU Recreation Center’s Main Gymnasium, with doors opening at 3:00 p.m. and performances beginning at 4:00 p.m. The gospel programming is scheduled to continue until 9:30 p.m.

Serving as the opening event for a week of homecoming activities running October 11–17, Gospel Fest ’26 brings together gospel music, campus talent, and Panther pride. Tickets and additional information are available through the PVAMU Homecoming website and the Prairie View Panthers Ticket Office.

Urban Revival Conference 2026

The 2026 Urban Revival Conference (URC ’26) is expected to gather thousands of believers across South Africa this November for a powerful two-city spiritual stint.

The event brings together an elite lineup of international and local faith leaders, including globally recognized American authors and apologists Jackie Hill Perry and Preston Perry, alongside international revivalist Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell and prominent local ministers Melody Gambiza and Victoria Sebatsane.

To accommodate a nationwide audience, the landmark conference will take place in two major South African metropolitan hubs on consecutive days. It kicks off in Johannesburg on Saturday, November 14, at the Rhema Bible Church in Randburg from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The following day, Sunday, November 15 the event moves to Cape Town at the Good Hope Christian Centre Ottery from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

With significant public interest generated across social platforms, organizers are urging attendees to secure their entry ahead of time. Admission brackets cater to various preferences, with standard tickets to premium VIP seating blocks currently available digitally via major ticketing portals including Webtickets and uTickets. Physical ticket purchase options are also accessible at all Pick n Pay retail outlets nationwide.

Rock The Bells Festival 2026 – Full Lineup

Rock The Bells Festival returns on November 29, 2026 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Billed under the tagline “The Culture. Home for the Holidays,” the one-day event features some of the most influential names in the genre.

Headlining the evening is LL Cool J, who will perform with Z-Trip and Technician the DJ. The bill is stacked with celebrated acts, including Lil’ Kim, Kool G Rap, Kwamé, Method Man & Redman, Onyx, Papoose, Raekwon & Ghostface Killah, Roxanne Shanté, Shyne, the Sugarhill Gang and the Furious Five, SWV, and Treach of Naughty by Nature. Together, the roster spans the full arc of hip-hop’s history, from its earliest block-party roots to the East Coast sound that defined the 1990s.

The programming also includes a special Club Quarantine set by D-Nice, featuring David Banner, Letoya Luckett, The LOX, and Rapsody. The set draws on the virtual dance parties that became a cultural touchstone of the pandemic era, now brought to a live arena stage. Torae will serve as host for the night.

The festival carries the motto “Respect the Beginnings. We Do It for the Culture,” underscoring its mission to honor hip-hop’s pioneers while connecting them with new audiences. Further details and ticket information are available at rockthebellsfestival.com.

Miami Carnival Presents “Bacchanal Sunday”

Miami Carnival is closing out its celebration with Bacchanal Sunday, billed as “The Ultimate Wet Fete.” The event takes place Sunday, October 11th, from 5 PM to 11 PM at Central Broward Regional Park, 3700 N.W. 11th Place in Lauderhill, Florida.

The artist roster features some of the biggest names in soca and Caribbean music, including Lyrikal, Nailah Blackman, Pumpa, T-Vice, Jougo, Big Shaw, Iwer George, Blind Earz, Reo, Trilla-G, Shelly, Int’l Stephen and Kevin Crown.

Behind the decks, DJ Stakz, DJ Shakes, DJ Ovadose, DJ Prinxe Marquis and DJ Avalanche will keep the energy high throughout the night. For additional information, visit bacchanalsunday.com.

Hip-Hop Legend Rakim Confirmed for Back-to-Back Shows at City Winery Atlanta This October

Hip-hop legend Rakim is set to take the stage at City Winery Atlanta on October 30 and 31, delivering four live performances across two nights. Fans will have the opportunity to experience the iconic rapper live, with shows scheduled for 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. each evening.

Known for his influential contributions to hip-hop and his celebrated lyrical style, Rakim remains one of the genre’s most respected figures.

City Winery Atlanta is located at 650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, Georgia. Tickets and additional event information are available through the official City Winery Atlanta website.

Praise in the Park 4.0

Credit Unions of Jamaica will present Praise in the Park 4.0 on Friday, October 16, 2026. The event is scheduled to kick off at 6:00 PM at the historic Emancipation Park in Kingston. Designed to bring the community together for an uplifting evening of music and ministry, admission to the gathering is completely free to the public.

This year’s concert features a premier selection of gospel ministers and worship leaders, including Jai Kingston, Rhoda Isabella, Chantal Smalling Stephenson, and Sebastian Braham. In addition to these main featured artists, attendees will be led in powerful, dedicated worship segments by Nickette Morgan-Williams and Raheem Wellington. The entire evening’s proceedings will be guided by the popular media personality and host, Nadine Blair.

Praise in the Park 4.0 is made possible through the support of several corporate partners, including CUNA Caribbean Insurance, Cumax Wealth Management, Sora Media, and Love 101 FM.