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24 Hour Prayer Shut-In Set for Orlando, Florida

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Deeper Fellowship Church will host a 24 Hour Prayer Shut-In on September 10–11, 2026, bringing together worship leaders, prayer facilitators and believers for an extended time of prayer, worship, fasting and intercession. The gathering will take place from 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 10 through 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 11. Deeper Fellowship Church is located at 4400 South Orange Avenue, in Orlando, Florida.

Featured participants include William McDowell, Travis Greene, Yolanda Stith, Barbara Calloway, Brandon Clack, Psalmist Raine and Sy Younger, along with additional prayer and worship facilitators Patrick Kitely, Jason McMullen, David Wilford, Chris Lawson, Ryan Horton, Matt Gilman, Jerry Bell, Kimberly Owens, Gabriel Platero, Nicole Binion, David Binion and Kendall McDowell.

Registration for in-person attendance is free but required. For more information, visit deeperfellowshipchurch.churchcenter.com.

JT60: The Journey Continues — Junior Tucker and Friends in Concert

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JT60: The Journey Continues — Junior Tucker and Friends will be staged on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Vera Moody Concert Hall, Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, 1 Arthur Wint Drive, Kingston 5.

The concert marks Tucker‘s 60th birthday and reflects on his remarkable journey from child reggae star to one of Jamaica’s most respected gospel ministers and vocalists.

For this landmark celebration, Tucker will be joined by an all-star lineup of friends and fellow artists, including gospel legend Carlene Davis, dancehall and R&B songstress Nadine Sutherland, acclaimed vocalists Paul Blake and Richie Stephens, and celebrated musicians Warren Harris and Rohan Reid.

The evening will begin with a Cocktail Hour at 6:00 PM, followed by Showtime at 7:00 PM. Tickets are priced at $6,000 JMD. For ticket information, patrons may call 876-808-2341.

Tastee Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Free Concert at Emancipation Park

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Tastee will mark its 60th anniversary with a free concert on August 28 from 7PM to 11PM at Emancipation Park. The event will feature a star-studded lineup of Jamaican music legends and contemporary stars.

Dancehall lyricist Agent Sasco will headline the concert, joined by Richie Stephens, Nadine Sutherland, Alaine, Tony Rebel, Carey Sayles, Dean Fraser, Sister Pat, Abijah, and Dwight Richards, with organizers promising special guest artistes.

The evening will also feature giveaways and surprises for patrons, and admission is free to the public.

Founded in 1966, Tastee has grown from a single bakery to one of Jamaica’s most recognized food brands. The anniversary concert is part of its diamond jubilee celebrations.

Tropicalfete Presents Its 5th Annual Caribbean Pop-Up Carnival In Times Square

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Tropicalfete, Inc., with the generous support of official event sponsor NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, proudly announces its 5th Annual Caribbean Pop-Up Carnival in Times Square. The celebration takes place on Sunday, August 30, at 1:00 PM along Broadway (between West 46th and West 47th Streets). Attendees are invited to wear carnival costumes, wave their national flags, and celebrate the rich diversity of Caribbean culture.

Hosted by Vibes Man Redman and Katherine Charles, Esq., the event features an exciting lineup of acclaimed performers, headlined by legendary Billboard chart-topping soca artist Rupee. The schedule will also include a performance by Mapy, “The Violin Queen.” Born on Réunion Island, raised in Paris and now based in Brooklyn.

Carnival masquerade traditions from all over the Caribbean representing traditional, folkloric, ole (satirical), and pretty mas will also be highlighted. 

The Meditations Bring Legendary Roots Reggae to Berkeley

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Legendary Jamaican roots reggae vocal harmony group The Meditations will perform live at The Freight in Berkeley, California, on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Formed in Jamaica in late 1974, The Meditations have established themselves as an enduring force in roots reggae music.

Doors open at 7:00 p.m., with the show beginning at 8:00 p.m. The Freight is located at 2020 Addison Street in Berkeley.

General admission tickets are $30 plus $9 in fees, for a total of $39. Youth ages 21 and under and students with valid student identification can purchase tickets for $15 plus $9 in fees, totaling $24. Tickets are available through The Freight’s website.

Brooklyn Labor Day Blocko Mania Returns Bigger for 2026

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The annual Brooklyn Labor Day celebration is set to get bigger with the return of Blocko Mania, scheduled for Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM at the Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

This year’s event will feature live performances from a powerhouse Soca lineup. Confirmed artists include Blaka Dan, Edwin Yearwood, Iwer George, Rikki Jai, Jadel, and Anika Berry, along with a Special Guest to be announced. Organizers note that many more artists are to be added.

The event is presented by Gemini Production in association with Caribbean Power Jam.

Tickets are currently available at an early bird price of $50, with prices set to increase after. Ticket sales end on September 2nd. Tickets can be purchased at www.geminiproduction.com and at local outlets.

Catch Next at Stage Red Fontana on August 30

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Stage Red Fontana, a live entertainment venue located at 8463 Sierra Ave in Fontana, California, has announced that R&B group NEXT is confirmed, and will perform on August 30, 2026.

NEXT rose to prominence in the late 1990s with their debut album Rated Next, but their breakthrough came with the 1998 smash hit “Too Close,” which topped both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. The song’s infectious groove, smooth harmonies and provocative lyrics helped establish NEXT as one of the defining R&B groups of the era.

For links to tickets and additional information, visit www.stageredfontana.com.