Hip-hop and you don’t stop

Throughout the month of June, an art exhibition and hip-hop festival called The Art of Hip Hop: Celebrating the 5 Elements takes over The Brickhouse Gallery (2837 36th Street). An opening reception happens at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, with a lecture by Eugene B. Redmond (pictured) called “TAOHH Bridging the Literary Gap: Rap/Write Now!” that talks about the correlation between rap and poetry. The evening will also feature performances by Noah Hayes, Dante Pelayo and Paul Willis, plus a tribute to Maya Angelou. Tickets cost $7-$10. The lineup for the rest of the festival includes: a panel discussion, graffiti and deejay showcase (noon on Saturday, June 14); an open-mic night (8:08 p.m. on Monday, June 16); a performance by poet Karega Bailey and emcee ISSA (8 p.m. on Saturday, June 21); performances by Chad Adams and Century Got Bars (5 p.m. on Saturday, June 28); and an art reception by Demetris “BAMR” Washington (3 p.m. on Sunday, June 29). Head to www.thebrickhousegallery.net for more information.