MOBIfest is a free ticketed interactive arts experience that celebrates Black Queer voices in fashion, music, visual arts and media launching in NYC Thursday, May 17 – Saturday, May 19. With a focus on wellness, MOBI connects individuals to opportunities to better themselves before and during the event. Please join us as we celebrate Black Queer Culture. Free General Admission Tickets to MOBIfest are now open to the public and are available at mobi-nyc.com
Want to Experience the Festival VIP Style?
You can earn a free VIP pass for the festival by completing a wellness screening before you attend a MOBIfest event.
Here’s How:
- Attend “As Much As I Can” Play on May 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, and 16th (Special MOBI Night). Free Tickets: amaicny.com
- Attend a free financial planning class on Tuesday, May 15th taught by Patrick Johnson, Assistant Vice President for U.S. Cards Financial Planning & Analysis, Citibank U.S. Cards. Free Sign Up: mobimoney.eventbrite.com
- Visit one of our Community Partners and complete a free wellness screening. Learn more: mobi-nyc.com
THURSDAY, MAY 17th / Underbar 7pm – 11pm
280 1/2 West 116th St, New York, NY 10026.
VIP Kick Off Event with beats by MOBIfest’s DJ BMajr and drinks by Lamda Vodka.
FRIDAY, MAY 18th / Studio 301 (Brooklyn) 7pm – 11pm
Masc.Off Art Party
301 Ten Eyck St, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Join Art Curator, Jae Joseph as he curates an evening of intimate and immersive performance art featuring Jonathan and Jarrett Key and Rubby Valentin. Beats by MOBIfest’s DJ BMajr and drinks provided by Luc Belaire.
SATURDAY, MAY 19th / Melrose Ballroom (Queens) 4pm – Midnight
Music+Media+Magic Event
36-08 33rd St, Queens, NY 11106
Join MOBI as we bring you our music, media, and entertainment event. The day begins with a panel discussion featuring queer men of color across the media and entertainment industries. Moderated by MOBI’s Celebrity Ambassador, Julian Walker. Panelists include: Dyllon Burnside, actor (Pose on FX); Twiggy Garçon, ballroom influencer; Dustin Ross, host of The Friend Zone podcast; Terry Torrington, Slay TV founder; and Josh King, publicist & content producer for Singersroom and Rappersroom.
Festival headliner, Dawn Richard, formerly of Danity Kane, will be performing alongside other acts like Bry’Nt, Harmonica Sunbeam, Brita Filter, Robert Ball, and more. The day will continue with DJ sets from Kenneth Kyrell, B Majr and Adam R. from Papijuice; a ballroom performance segment featuring DJ Byrell the Great, Icon Jack Mizrahi, and Jonovia 007. Plus community partners and other surprises.
*Early arrival is strongly suggested as there will be plenty to do, see, and experience*
Get Your Free Ticket Now: https://mobifest2018.eventbrite.com
