August 29, 2026 @ 3:30 pm – @ 6:30 pm
The Art of Dance Studio performers entertain audiences with hip-hop, jazz and musical theater dances. Watch them perform on the Cosgrove Stage!
August 27, 2026 @ 8:00 pm – August 28, 2026 @ 8:00 pm
Not your typical hip-hop artist, Nur-D’s infectious energy and joy shine through every time he hits the stage. His sharp lyricism, humor and storytelling come together to create something special, amplifying celebrations of creativity, resilience and staying true to oneself.
September 4, 2026 @ 1:30 pm – September 5, 2026 @ 2:30 pm
Thomasina Petrus is a jazz singer, theater professional and entrepreneur. She is best known for her signature role of jazz icon Billie Holiday. In addition, she is a McKnight Theater Artist Fellow, Ivey Award winner and founder of the theater company Thomasina Productions.
August 31, 2026 @ 8:30 pm – September 1, 2026 @ 8:30 pm
The Sugarhill Gang has joined forces with Melle Mel and Scorpio of the Furious Five to form a supergroup, marking a big moment for hip-hop and rap culture as these two legendary groups put the genre on the map.
Made up of original members Wonder Mike (Michael Wright), Master Gee (Guy O’Brien) and Henry Jackson (Big Bank Hank), The Sugarhill Gang burst onto the scene more than 45 years ago with the global hit “Rapper’s Delight,” which topped charts all over the world and sold more than 8 million copies. The group went on to release hits such as “Apache,” “8th Wonder” and “Living in the Fast Lane.” Wonder Mike and Master Gee teamed up with Henry Williams (Hendogg) and DJ T. Dynasty, who both performed with the group for decades, to create new music and continue to please crowds with their greatest hits. In 2009, they released their first song in 25 years with international DJ phenom Bob Sinclair called “LaLa Song,” which quickly became an uber-hit overseas, securing Song of the Year for many European countries. Wonder Mike, Master Gee, Hendogg and DJ Dynasty continue their tradition of creating a party atmosphere that makes everyone dance the night away as they perform for sold-out crowds throughout the world.
Grandmaster Melle Mel and Scorpio are two of the original members of the iconic hip-hop group Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five. Composed of one DJ (Grandmaster Flash) and five rappers (Melle Mel, The Kidd Creole, Keef Cowboy, Mr. Ness/Scorpio and Rahiem), the group’s use of turntablism, break-beat deejaying and conscious lyricism was significant in the early development of hip-hop music. The group disbanded and became Grandmaster Melle Mel & the Furious Five, releasing several hits including “The Message,” “White Lines” and a host of others. The group’s legacy continues with only Grandmaster Melle Mel and Scorpio as remaining members entertaining fans around the world.
