2nd Annual QL & Friends Worship Experience

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Greenville, SC— Mark your calendars and prepare your hearts — the 2nd Annual QL & Friends Worship Experience is set to return on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Love Story Church, located at 635 Haywood Road in the heart of Greenville, South Carolina. Doors open at 5:00 PM, with worship beginning promptly at 6:00 PM.

After a sold-out 2024 worship event that left attendees spiritually recharged and emotionally uplifted, this year’s gathering promises to surpass expectations with an electrifying lineup of gospel powerhouses and soul-stirring talent.

This year’s lineup includes Zacardi Cortez, Kelontae Gavin, Tasha Page Lockhart, James Fortune, Kristen Jamison, Alesia Hicks, and special guest West Love. Tickets are available now on Eventbrite.

Experience ‘Gospel Infusion’ in Queens, NY on Aug. 2nd

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Gospel lovers in and around Queens, New York are being encouraged to attend ‘Gospel Infusion’ on Saturday, August 2nd. Presented by SR Hamilton LLC, this is a gospel concert centered on the outpouring of God’s grace.

It will feature performances by Cheryln Maloney, Renee Ashley, Saiku Andrews, Eddie Neblett, Samuel Medas, Christael Brandt, Timothy Roberts, Carlvin Bernet, Kester D., and Sean Daniels.

‘Gospel Infusion’ will be held at the South Jamaica Multi-Service Center, which is located at 114-02 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard in Queens, New York. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

Jamaica Poetry Festival 2025

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The 15th Annual Jamaica Poetry Festival will take place on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the University of Technology, Jamaica. This year’s theme is Celebrating art in Action and Creativity in Nation Building with clean, intelligent fun for the entire family and community.

Confirmed performers include Mutabaruka, Professor Mervyn Morris, Mik, Tony Gregory, Yasus Afari, Coleen Douglas, Diana Williams, Akinsanya, Mugo Barrington, Calvin Mitchell, Calbert & the Allstar Drummers, and Asaima. Notably, there will be a tribute to Dennis ‘DJ’ Johnson, and Vivian Crawford will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The day’s schedule is as follows: there will be a creative arts workshop and open mic from 10 AM to 2 PM, followed by a charity dinner from 4 PM to 6 PM. The main event, featuring performances, will begin at 7 PM. Tickets are available for purchase at firstinlineja.com.

Catch Mikey Dangerous at the Taste of the Caribbean Festival this Sunday!

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Jamaica-born, Canada-based reggae-dancehall artist Mikey Dangerous will be taking the stage at the Taste of the Caribbean Festival this Sunday, July 13, 2025. The four-day event, which started on July 10th, is happening at the Old Port of Montreal. It offers attendees an opportunity to experience Caribbean culture, food, music, and lifestyle in the heart of Montreal, Quebec, for free.

Mikey Dangerous, a versatile lyricist and songwriter, has been contributing quality music to the reggae-dancehall industry for more than a decade. Although he resides in Canada, he continues to work with producers and artists in Jamaica. Among his most recent releases is “Freedom Fighter,” a captivating black empowerment song that was voiced on the NuLinkz Riddim, produced by Blakkwuman22 Music.

Get ‘Unshackled’ with Marion Hall in Kelowna, BC on Aug. 1st

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The Ark of the Covenant International Ministries will be hosting Jamaican Minister Marion Hall (formerly known as Lady Saw) in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, on Friday, August 1, 2025.

Open to everyone, this is a free Afro-Caribbean Gospel Experience that will be held at 2041 Harvey Avenue, starting at 7pm local time. It should be noted that Jamaican food will be on sale, with part of the proceeds going towards the ministry’s scholarship fund.

Gospel on the Green Weekend (Maumee, OH)

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Saturday, August 2nd, and Sunday, August 3rd, A Servants Heart LLC will present the 2025 Gospel on the Green Weekend concert. This is an all ages event that will be staged at the Lucas County Agricultural Society (1406 Key Street) in Maumee, Ohio.

More than just a live show, this will be a weekend filled with soul-stirring music and powerful messages delivered by Tye Tribbett, Fred Hammond, Leandria Johnson, and Tim Rogers & The Fellas. Click here for tickets.

2025 Heart of America Hot Dog Festival

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

There will be grilling and grooving at the 2025 Heart of America Hot Dog Festival presented by Hy-Vee on Saturday, August 9th, at the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri. Attendees will be treated to live entertainment, ballpark foods, local food trucks and more.

Created by the NLBM (Negro Leagues Baseball Museum) in 2013, the Hotdog Festival celebrates the historical connection between Black Americans national pastime and the all-American hotdog, with proceeds benefitting the NLBM.

The sizzling musical lineup includes Silk, Eric Benét, Rose Royce, Larry Dodson (legendary voice of the Bar-Kays), the dynamic duo of Jeanette Harris & Tom Browne, and The Bloodstone Review. Click here for tickets.