Starlight on 22nd

BEAT FREAQ ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE & LEGION OF BOOM INDUCTION CEREMONY Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM Starlight on 22nd | 422 E. 22nd Street, Charlotte, NC 28206 FREE ADMISSION MORE THAN AN EVENT... A COMMUNITY GATHERING. Beat Freaq is back for our annual food drive, bringing together producers, artists, music lovers, and community members for an afternoon of beats, connection, and giving back. This is what Beat Freaq is all about...creating space for creatives to connect, sharing music, building relationships, and using our collective energy to make a difference beyond the music. Last year, our community went above and beyond with food donations. This year, we're challenging ourselves to do even more. We're partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to collect food for neighbors facing food insecurity. Bring a donation, bring a friend, and help us make this year's drive our biggest one yet. WHAT TO BRING... OUR FOOD DRIVE WISHLIST Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina identifies the following items among its most-needed donations: • Canned fish or meat • Peanut butter • Canned low-sodium soups or stews • Canned or dried beans • Canned fruit packed in juice • Low-sodium canned vegetables Please choose nutritious, shelf-stable items whenever possible. Avoid glass containers when you can. We also need : EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS: • New socks • Toothpaste and toothbrushes • Deodorant • Soap and body wash • Shampoo and conditioner • Feminine hygiene products... pads, tampons, and liners • Travel-size hygiene kits • Other unopened personal care items Can't bring food? You can still support the mission with a financial donation. Learn more, donate, or find additional ways to help: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina https://www.secondharvestmetrolina.org/ Food drive resources and most-needed items: https://www.secondharvestmetrolina.org/ways-to-give/host-a-food-or-fund-drive/resources Every contribution makes a difference. Let's come together and surpass last year's donations. THE LEGION OF BOOM... BEAT FREAQ GENERALS This gathering also marks a special occasion for Beat Freaq...the induction of our newest members into the Beat Freaq Generals, also known as the Legion of Boom. The Legion of Boom is our elite producer team, a collective of creative forces who travel with us, perform beats, participate in beat battles, collaborate, and contribute to projects that move our culture forward. Membership is about more than making great beats. We recognize producers who combine musical talent with character, integrity, and a genuine commitment to community. Our Generals support one another, uplift fellow creatives, contribute to the wider music community, and understand that what we do together is bigger than any one individual. This year's inductees are: BLACKSMITH SUNDAYS JECK DA GENERAL STEPHEN LIFE Join us as we recognize these producers and welcome them into the collective. FEATURING THE LEGION OF BOOM Drew Shamir Manny Beats Chi Keef Knoxx DJ Wizdom E-Spect Come experience the beats, connect with the community, celebrate the next generation of Beat Freaq Generals, and be part of a gathering that puts music and service in the same room. COME THROUGH. BRING FOOD. BUILD COMMUNITY. Whether you're a producer, an artist, a longtime Beat Freaq supporter, or somebody who simply believes in showing up for the community, there's a place for you here. Saturday, November 7, 2026 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM Starlight on 22nd | Charlotte, NC Admission is free. Food donations are encouraged. Let's make this year's food drive our biggest yet. BEAT FREAQ... WHERE THE MUSIC MEETS THE COMMUNITY.

Carolina Cookup: A Celebration of Carolina Underground Hip Hop Presented by Frequency 360 in collaboration with Rare, Flow, FAXA, and Gene Brown Is My Dealer Saturday, November 14, 2026 Doors open at 3 PM | First performances around 3:30 PM Starlight on 22nd | Charlotte, North Carolina $5 Admission plus fees | Pay What You Can | Proud to Pay $10 at the door What Is Carolina Cookup? Carolina Cookup is a celebration of the past, present, and future of Carolina underground hip hop. What started as a night of Jah Freedom spinning records at Common Market, playing Carolina artists , has grown into something bigger. Carolina Cookup brings that same spirit into a live community gathering, connecting artists, fans, and music lovers across generations. This edition focuses on hip hop and the people who have helped shape it, are carrying it forward today, and are building what comes next. Think of it as a family reunion for Carolina hip hop... a chance to discover new artists, reconnect with familiar faces, meet the people behind the music, and bring different communities together for a full day of music and fellowship. We're hoping to make Carolina Cookup an annual gathering that continues to grow and celebrate the incredible talent in our region. The Music and the Artists Expect a full day of performances featuring artists representing different eras and corners of the Carolina underground. Whether you're coming to support a particular artist, discover somebody new, or simply enjoy the full lineup, there's a place for you here. Support the artists directly! Each performer will have their own ticket link. When you purchase through an artist's individual link, you're helping support that artist directly. If you're coming to enjoy the full lineup or simply want to be part of the gathering, you can purchase a General Admission ticket through the main event page. Please note: Individual artist ticket links will close on the day of the event. General Admission tickets will remain available through the main event page, subject to availability. If you want to support a specific artist through their ticket link, make sure to purchase before those individual links close. $5 plus fees Admission 10 at the door ... Pay What You Can ... Proud to Pay We want Carolina Cookup to be accessible while giving people an opportunity to show additional support. General Admission starts at $5 plus fees Pay What You Can means you can participate at a level that works for you. Our Proud to Pay option is for those who want to contribute more and help support the artists. Look for the individual artist ticket options to support the performer you want to champion. ( You will still have to purchase an event ticket for 5$ from either general admission or the artist ticket link to attend ) Every ticket helps bring people together and strengthen the Carolina music community. Gene Brown Record Pop Up ... All Day Legendary Carolina music figure Gene Brown will be on site throughout the day with his record pop up, giving attendees a chance to dig through records, connect, and celebrate the culture. The gathering also leads into the next day of Carolina Cookup programming, featuring the debut of a documentary from the Gene Brown series. Come be part of the weekend and help us celebrate the people and stories that make this music community special. The Cypher and After Show Vibes The performances won't be the end of the evening. Before we settle into the after show, we'll kick things off with a Carolina Cookup Cypher that will be recorded. MCs who want to participate should arrive early. Registration for the cypher will close before recording begins, so come early if you want to be included. After the cypher, DJ Bernie Burns will take over the ones and twos for the rest of the evening. Expect hip hop, good vibes, networking, and time to kick back with artists, producers, fans, and friends. It's a chance to meet people, build connections, and enjoy the music together until closing. Come Through and Be Part of It Carolina Cookup is about more than performances. It's about bringing people together, supporting local artists, discovering new music, and celebrating the culture that continues to grow throughout the Carolinas. Come for your favorite artist. Stay for the music. Meet somebody new. Support the culture. Carolina Cookup ... Past, Present, and Future. We look forward to seeing you there!

Welcome to Adrianne’s Starlight Spectacular, a magical evening of sin-sational thrills to satisfy your senses! Awaken your desires with the sounds of sensual live jazz, provided by a quartet of Oracles, and fronted by your scintillating singing showgirl host, Adrianne Blanks. All the while, an alluring cast of burlesque dancers will supply you with a spectacle of feathers, fringe, and fantasy. Experience a rotating cast of experts in the art of the tease. We're calling this particlar installment Burlesque Baddies & Live Jazz Spectacular! "Sparkly singing showgirl host, Adrianne Blanks brings a sin-sational new, one-of-a-kind, Live Band Burlesque Show from Asheville to the Queen City. Combining her upbeat Burlesque Divas with some of Asheville's finest Jazz musicians. Featuring performances from Charlotte stars such as the fabulous Edie Edison, and Nova Vella!" - Accolades courtesy of Starlight on 22nd ♡ Tipping is highly encouraged and greatly appreciated! This event is 21+. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Doors Open: 8pm Live Band Burlesque Show: 9-11pm * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ♡ Come see the show deemed "too risqué" for Downtown! ♡ ♡ Tickets tend to sell out, so be sure to grab your seats early!♡ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NEVER BEEN TO A SHOW BEFORE? * * Follow ☆ The House Rules ☆ to be a star audience member: DO: Buy Your Tickets Early! DO: Invite Your Friends! DO: Tip your performers! DO: Share photos & videos on social media and tag us! @adrianneblanksandtheoracles & @starlighton22nd DO: Stream our Music! DO NOT: Touch the performers, disrupt the show, take any costume pieces. We can't wait to see you there!

Prepare yourselves for the most epic outdoor anime party in the city, celebrating all things anime, cosplay, and hip-hop! The Otaku Block Party is your chance to hang out with fellow fans, cosplay your favorite characters, and dive into awesome activities. Whether you're into gaming, merch hunting, or just chilling and vibing with friends, this event's got you covered. We will be playing your favorite Anime Intros, Outros, and Remixes, plus some EDM, KPOP and Hiphop mashups. Don’t miss out on the fun, the food, and the vibes. ❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄ 🔥🔥 This event is 21+ 🔥🔥 🍾🍹🍺 Uber & Lyft is Recommended!! 🥂🧉🍷 Tickets get you: ⭐ Admission to Otaku Block Party from 8pm to 12pm. ⭐ Amazing Food and Merchandise Vendors. ⭐ Cosplay Contest with Influencer Judges (Starts at 8:30 pm) ⭐️ Hiphop, R&B, EDM & Anime Intro's n Outros. ⭐ Gaming Tournaments (Tekken 8 & More). ⭐ SMASH BROS!! (Bring your own SWITCH!!) 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 There will be LIVE PERFORMANCES!! Don’t forget to cosplay as your favorite Anime, Marvel, DC, Disney, or Christmas characters (all universes are welcome), and make sure to bring all your besties with you! This will EPIC!