Looking for the top hip-hop events to check out this weekend? From a lyrical battle to a '90s day party, this weekend's lineup offers plenty of options.
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Poetry vs Hip-Hop
The nationally touring battle pitting poets against emcees touches down in Dallas tonight.
Award-winning poet and comedian Queen Sheba will lead #TeamPoetry while local emcee U * N.I.Q.U.E. leads team #TeamHipHop.
One poet and one emcee will go head to head for five rounds, and whichever team woos the crowd best will win bragging rights.
When: Friday, May 11, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Heroes Lounge, 7402 Greenville Ave.
Admission: $20
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Daybreak's Sundress and Mimosas Day Party
Slip into your favorite sundress, then head down to Tate's for a late-afternoon party.
Dance to your favorite hits from the late '90s and early 2000s, sip bubbly, munch on tacos and meet other "dope cool people."
When: Saturday, May 12, 3-10 p.m.
Where: Tate's, 2723 McKinney Ave.
Admission: Free before 5 p.m., $50 for a reserved table
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Grad Party at Lotus
Help spring 2018 graduates from the University of North Texas celebrate their achievement.
Dress for success, as any grad should, and dance the night away.
When: Saturday, May 12, 10 p.m.- Sunday, May 13, 3 a.m.
Where: Lotus, 11065 Composite Dr.
Admission: Free before 11:30 p.m. for spring 2018 graduates, $20 for general admission pre-sale tickets, $50 deposit for one-bottle table service
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