Arts & Entertainment

Funk Fest 2012 Heads to Vinoy Park

On Friday and Saturday, the annual Funk Fest takes place at the Vinoy Park. Tickets are still available.

Erykah Badu, Charlie Wilson, Fantasia and many more artists will be gracing the stage this weekend at the Vinoy Park for Funk Fest 2012.

An annual event, Funk Fest said it is designed to celebrate the cultural heritage of "old-school music that has grown into a true celebration of human expression."

Funk Fest Schedule

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Friday, April 6 (Gates Open at 5 p.m.)

  • Erykah Badu - 8:30 p.m.
  • Fantasia - 7 p.m.
  • Evelyn King- 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 7 (Gates Open at 4 p.m.)

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  • Charlie Wilson - 9 p.m.
  • Morris Day and The Time - 6:45 p.m.
  • Whodini- 5:45 p.m.
  • El Debarge- 5 p.m.

Tickets to Funk Fest

Tickets start at $45. Single and two-day tickets to Funk Fest can be purchased online. They can also be purchased in person at Against the Grain Barber Shop, 1560 16th St. S, and three Metro PCS locations (1105 34th St. S., 1460 MLK St. S. and 1047 62nd St. S.).


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