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As we approach two years of fun and games at The Lab, I've been thinking a lot about some of the awesome events we've had, asking why I do it, and what it all means. We've done cooking competitions, live jazz, photography and art shows, house music jumpoff's, movie nights, and even a tranny show. Nothing has been more gratifying than creating a space for people to meet other creative, cool, sexy and good-to-the-core people. Nothing ... except ... creating a space for people to meet other creativ… Continue

I'm getting pumped about our Favela Funk event next Saturday, Feb 6th. We're kicking things off with a screening of the very cool documentary "Favela Rising", followed up by the talented DJ Don Cuco, spinning Baile Funk, Afro-Beat, Broken Beat and more. In the meantime, check out the trailer for Favela Rising ...

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I wanted to shout out to everyone who attended, performed and brought love to our "Kombit" event this past Saturday. Everything about it spoke to the power of community, from the planning to the energy in the room. That's exactly the spirit that I was hoping for, and tha… Continue

In Haitian creole, "Kombit" means 'to come together for the good of the community'. I can't think of a better word to describe the benefit we're cooking up for this Saturday night. Having only started planning on Sunday, the community has responded with unbelievable unity, and we have a long list of commitme… Continue