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Comedy Open Night at Loft Adiq - April (4th week)
2023-04-13 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Loft Aqiq, 752 Broadway, Gary, IN, Gary, IN, 46402, United States
Crackin’ Up
Open Mic Comedy Showcase at Loft Aqiq w/ 38 DEE.
Featuring DJ MIKE FLEXX
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.
Doors open at 7:00PM
Show Starts at 8:30PM
21+ to enter.

Come early and only pay $5 for cover (Before 8:30PM).
Prepare to hear all types of comedy and jokes.
Ask about Drink Specials
The Funniest comedian wins $250!
Must be 21+ to enter.
Contact 38 Dee via 219-902-6168 to enter.

Ginuwine and Next
2023-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Hard Rock Casino – Northern Indiana, 5400 W 29th Ave, Gary, IN, 46406, United States
Must be 21 and over to attend.

“Ginuwine

After spending much of 2013 focusing on his R&B supergroup TGT — which also features Tyrese and Tank — Ginuwine shifted his attention to his solo work with the planned 2014 release of a new album titled Old School Young — his first solo recording since 2011’s Elgin. His successful stint with TGT included the release of an album titled Three Kings, which hit No. 3 on The Billboard 200 chart, and a tour that had fans snapping up tickets for concerts in major performing arts centers.

Ginuwine, born Elgin Baylor Lumpkin, is a native of Washington, D.C. who grew up listening to the music of Michael Jackson and Prince, which inspired him to begin performing. After he was discovered by the R&B group Jodici in 1996, he was signed by Epic Records and released his debut album, titled Ginuwine… The Bachelor. It spawned the hit single “Pony,” which is a good example of his influential brand of hip-hop soul. Among the other hits in Ginuwine’s catalog, which inspired young stars like Ne-Yo and Chris Brown, are “Differences,” “In Those Jeans,” and “So Anxious.”
NEXT
Next are an American R&B trio with members R.L. Huggar, T-Low and Tweety. NEXT was discovered in their home town of Saint Paul, Minnesota by Producer/DJ KAYGEE (of Naughty By Nature). After Signing with KAYGEE’s then newly formed label DIVINE MILL & Possessing a sound similar to Dru Hill and BLACKstreet, Next scored mainstream success in the late 90’s and early 00’s,
They scored a number one hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 with the Kaygee & Darren Lighty Produced “Too Close” (1998), later covered by the British boyband Blue in 2003 and reaching number two in the UK. It samples the 1980 song “Christmas Rapping” by Kurtis Blow. Next’s follow up singles “Wifey” (2001), and “Beauty Queen” (2001) (also Produced By KAYGEE) reached the Billboard top twenty. Both of the later singles were featured on the group’s platinum selling sophomore album Welcome II Nextasy
In 2002, R.L. released his solo debut RL: Ements which featured the singles “Good Man” and “Got Me A Model”. without Direction from longtime collaborator KAYGEE, The album however was poorly received both critically and commercially.
In late 2005, Next’s record company Interscope Records released details of the band’s first album in four years, which has yet to be given a title. The album is slated for a March 2007 release, with Interscope Records employing Award Winning producers Jermaine Dupri and Rich Harrison to provide the melodies along with respected songwriters Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Jon Bryant to write lyrics.
In 2006, Next released two mixtapes with G-Unit DJ “Whoo Kid.” These mixtapes, “The Moisture Mixtape,” and “The Next Level” were recorded under the name “The New Next,” with Tweety apparently no longer involved in the group.
R.L. also recorded a song entitled “Hater In You” which was an R&B diss torwards 112 and Jagged Edge for rumors he heard about them saying that Next is a “has-been” group. The song mentioned an alliance with G-Unit but R.L. stated that he recorded the song a long time ago and that Next was not joining G-Unit. The song also said that Next was going to reemerge in the R&B scene and crush the competition.”

–Hard Rock Casino – Northern Indiana main page

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Pitbull at Hard Rock Casino - Northern Indiana
2023-04-07 19:00 UTC | Hard Rock Casino – Northern Indiana, 5400 W 29th Ave, Gary, IN, 46406, United States
Must be 21 and over to attend.

“Pitbull invites disruption on a global scale as a GRAMMY®-winning independent international

superstar, education advocate, business entrepreneur and motivational speaker. With countless
awards, dozens of international number ones, hundreds of gold and platinum certifications,
millions of single sales, 25 million album sales, and cumulative video views in excess of 15
billion, one of the most impressive careers in music history set the stage for him to make true
change. Not only did he successfully help establish Sports Leadership Arts and Management
(SLAM!) tuition-free public charter schools across the country, he was honored by the United
Nations General Assembly on behalf of Clean Water Here; he is a partner in eMerge Americas,
the annual tech and innovation summit held in Miami; and he was honored alongside music
legends as well as Nobel Peace Prize and Pulitzer Prize winners at the 2019 International
Achievement Summit. Pitbull and Horizon Media have partnered to launch 305 Worldwide, a
new multicultural marketing agency. After announcing several partnerships in 2020 such as
Espanita Tequila, LivexLive, and “From Negative to Positive” Podcast, Pitbull ended 2020 with a
bang by ringing in the new year performing on main stage in Times Square. In the first month of
2021, Pitbull became the co-owner of NASCAR racing team [Team Trackhouse], and proudly
served as the Grand Marshal of the 2021 NASCAR Daytona 500. At the same time, he only
continues to expand his influence across fitness, health, and wellness. He launched 305-Life as
the first daily supplement line to philosophically reflect the vibrant spirit of Miami through its high
quality product. As an investor and brand ambassador, he joined forces with Echelon for
the “Pitbull X Echelon” partnership, providing Pitbull-themed rides to millions of users
exclusively in the Echelon Fit App. He also teamed up with Columbia Care to introduce his own
CBD line, N2P—an acronym for one of his most famous mantras “negative to positive.” He
returned to the road in 2022 with the sold out North American Can’t Stop Us Now Tour, packing
arenas and amphitheaters coast-to-coast. Speaking of, Pitbull has performed for millions
worldwide and even joined forces with the #1 life and business strategist, Tony Robbins, for
numerous engagements around the globe. He maximizes his own creative, entrepreneurial and
personal freedom, yet again, on his next long-awaited English album, coming soon”

–HardRock Casino – Northern Indiana

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Thursday Night Vibe at Loft Adiq - 4/6
2023-04-06 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Loft Aqiq, 752 Broadway, Gary, IN, Gary, IN, 46402, United States
Thursday Night Vibe at Loft Adiq
Featuring RIC RHOADZ & GENRE FREE
w/ Performances by a Featured Artist of the Night
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Doors open at 7:00PM
Band Hits at 8:00PM
Must be 21+ to enter. $10 for cover.
Get your ears ready for a night of music.
Ask about Drink Specials
The Funniest comedian wins $250!
Must be 21+ to enter.
Relaxed Dress Code
Call 219-951-9456 for Group and Table Reservations.
Birthday parties welcome.

Snarky Puppy
2023-04-01 18:30 - 22:00 UTC | Hard Rock Casino – Northern Indiana, 5400 W 29th Ave, Gary, IN, 46406, United States
Must be 21 and over to attend.

”
After over a decade of relentless touring and recording in all but complete obscurity, the Texas-bred quasi-collective suddenly found itself held up by the press and public as one of the major figures in the jazz world. But as the category names for all four of the band’s Grammy® awards would indicate (Best R&B Performance in 2014, Best Contemporary Instrumental Album in 2016, 2017, and 2021), Snarky Puppy isn’t exactly a jazz band. It’s not a fusion band, and it’s definitely not a jam band. It’s probably best to take Nate Chinen of the New York Times’ advice, as stated in an online discussion about the group, to “take them for what they are, rather than judge them for what they’re not.”

Snarky Puppy is a collective of sorts with as many as 20 members in regular rotation. At its core, the band represents the convergence of both black and white American music culture with various accents from around the world. Japan, Argentina, Canada and the United Kingdom, all have representation in the group’s membership. But more than the cultural diversity of the individual players, the defining characteristic of Snarky Puppy’s music is the joy of performing together in the perpetual push to grow creatively.

On September 30th 2022 Snarky Puppy will see the release of their eagerly anticipated 14th album – Empire Central. It’s sound is big and bold, chill and laid back, rooted in its native culture while reaching outward, forward bound. With 16 new compositions, the group looks fondly at where it’s come from, confident in the polished power from which its members continue to build the unique Snarky Puppy sound.”
–Snarky Puppy

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Fantastic Five of Fourteen of Rupaul's Drag Race Tour
2023-03-25 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Hard Rock Casino – Northern Indiana, 5400 W 29th Ave, Gary, IN, 46406, United States
Must be 21 and over to attend.

“Have no fear… The FANTASTIC FIVE are here! The Fantastic Five of 14 is coming to North America in 2023, to save us from the impending doom of Season 15. Join The top 5 of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14: Angeria Paris VanMicheals, Bosco, Daya Betty, Lady Camden and your reigning queen Willow Pill as they take on Gary, Indiana in North America. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 9th at 10am. Must be 21 or over.”
–Fantastic Five at HardRock

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Comedy Open Night at Loft Adiq
2023-03-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-03-09 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Loft Aqiq, 752 Broadway, Gary, IN, Gary, IN, 46402, United States

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band: Trouble Is... 25th Anniversary
2023-03-17 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Hard Rock Casino – Northern Indiana, 5400 W 29th Ave, Gary, IN, 46406, United States
Must be 21 and over to attend.

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KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD is over two decades into a recording career that began when he was just 16. He has sold millions of albums worldwide and, in addition to his five Grammy nominations, he has won two Billboard Music Awards, a pair of Orville H. Gibson awards, the Blues Foundation’s Keeping The Blues Alive award and two Blues Music awards. He’s had nine #1 blues albums and a string of #1 mainstream rock singles. “

–Official Event Page on Hard Rock

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Thursday Night Vibe at Loft Adiq - 3/16
2023-03-16 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Loft Aqiq, 752 Broadway, Gary, IN, Gary, IN, 46402, United States

Aaron Kwok - World Tour - At The HardRock Casino - Northern Indiana
2023-03-16 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Hard Rock Casino – Northern Indiana, 5400 W 29th Ave, Gary, IN, 46406, United States
Must be 21 and over to attend.

“Aaron Kwok
Aaron Kwok’s versatility as a concert stage performer and as a silver screen actor has elevated his superstar status to an often unrivaled level in Hong Kong and Asia.
Music: Pop-singer & Considered One of the Original “Four Heavenly Kings”
Over the years, Aaron has developed a highly successful career as a leading pop singer in Hong Kong and Asia. Through countless hours of hard work and total dedication, his musical talent has shined though for over a decade, garnering over 100 music awards. His songs have pleased fans from all over the world causing the Hong Kong media to declare him as one of the original members of the “Four Heavenly Kings” of Chinese pop music.

Commercials: Ambassadors / Official Spokesman
With his boyish good looks, sparkling eyes and dazzling smile – Aaron has been highly sought after throughout the years to be the official spokesperson of many top name brands companies and organizations. He has been internationally and locally featured in commercials and ads, often with a very high success rate.

Aaron brings forth an appropriate mix of maturity and youthful energy that creates a uniqueness that is all his own, that is “Aaron Kwok”. His sense of responsibility and serious commitment to each and every job represents his work ethics – to excel and be the very best that he can.

Aaron has been appointed to endorse and represent world renowned brand such as Longines Watches, Kent & Curwen Formal Men’s Wear & Luxury Causal Wear, Pepsi, Fuji Film, Clarins Skin Care, Citibank International, Hong Kong Tourist Board and many others local brands in Hong Kong and Mainland China.
Most notably, in 1999, he appeared in a landmark Pepsi commercial with Michael’s sister – Janet Jackson.
It was the first time a Cantopop artist and American star had collaborated; in 2000, he was the first artist in Asia to endorse a banking institution with HSBC Credit Card; in 2005 he was the first artist to ever be featured in the advertising campaign by Hong Kong’s Jockey Club.
Movies
While acknowledged as a successful film actor, Aaron has not let the fame affect him. He is constantly looking to improve his skills and commits himself to the art of acting. He understands his acting range and uses his dedication, passion and patience to break through this range in new roles.
When the movie “Divergence” was released in 2005, everyone saw a different Aaron Kwok.
The 2005 movie “Divergence” was directed by Benny Chan, considered one of Hong Kong’s new generations of cutting-edge directors.
The dark psychological thriller provided Aaron the ability to flex his dramatic acting skills in a breakthrough role that earned him the 2005 Best Leading Actor Award at Taiwan’s 42nd Golden Horse Awards – the oldest Chinese language film award.
In 2006, Aaron captured the attention of highly-respected veteran film director Patrick Ka-Ming Tam. He casted Aaron as the deadbeat gambling father – the lead in “After This Our Exile”, a dramatic film about a broken family and the tests of strength, loyalty and boundaries of trust between a father and son.
This was the first time for Aaron to not only play the role as a father, but as a frighteningly useless father, blinded by self-delusion that had very little saving qualities. Aaron was able to provide a complete performance and successfully made the character very real and recognizable. His performance was critically acclaimed and Aaron’s ability to open this new chapter in his acting career allowed him to repeat clinching the Best Leading Actor Award at Taiwan’s 43rd Golden Horse Awards.”
(Aaron Kwok (hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com))

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