Events

The LIOTA Daddy–Daughter Dance in Pomona brought family, elegance, and purpose together for a night to remember. Hosted at the beautiful Metro Event Center, the event celebrated community bonding while raising funds for the LIOTA Art Literacy Program — with 100% of proceeds going toward creative youth initiatives.
Featuring sets by DJ Bre-Z and DJ Nina Simone, the evening radiated love and unity as fathers and daughters took to the dance floor, strengthening family connections through music and joy. Supported by the Pomona Valley Black Chamber of Commerce, Jazz Zone, IEST, and other community partners, the event stood as a shining example of cultural uplift and positive impact.
📍 Metro Event Center, Pomona, CA
🔗 www.LionLikeMindState.com | www.LIOTA.org

Presented by IEST, the 909 & Beyond Panel unites artists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to discuss “Building Legacy Through Art, Healing, Business & Community.”
Panelists include 60East (THOP Foundation), Saraijah (Brown Sugar N’ Coffee), and Kevin (IEST) — moderated by Imagine, with sounds by Dyesetta.
Happening at Canvas Barbershop in Riverside, this gathering continues IEST’s mission of empowering creatives through dialogue and collaboration.
📍 10571 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505

The BLNTD Lifestyle Brand celebrates one year of community and culture on October 12 from 12 PM – 6 PM at 221 S Riverside Ave, Rialto.
Performances include LMNO, Dirty Birdy, Pawz One, and Aye Brook, with food by Ono Grindz-N-Eatz and official sponsorship from Alpha Medic.
It’s a celebration of art, music, and streetwear culture — cementing BLNTD’s role as a hub for the Inland Empire’s creative movement.

Rock the House Entertainment brings the legendary Luniz (“I Got 5 On It”) to The Hideaway Café in Riverside on October 3. Hosted by comedians JWill and MC Lyfe, the show features special performances by Coyote and El Niño, plus local talents K1 and Roech.
Doors open at 7 PM, with tickets starting at $25. Fans can get tickets via RockLive2025.Eventbrite.com. Expect raw hip-hop energy and a night that bridges classic West Coast flavor with the IE’s modern movement.

The Inland Empire’s biggest cultural event returns as BrickToYaFace presents the 909 Day Festival.
This year’s lineup features Radio Base, Trizz, Pak Joko, TSpokes, El Segundo, Dirty Birdy, Eric Tucker & AudioKing, Cam Gnarly & Midnight Snack, Nick Anton, Piña, Ritual Fade, DXSko, Teresa, KingMak, Func Junc, and Judah 1.
Hosted by Noa James and Tanjint Wiggy with resident DJs Dyesetta and Calligraphy, the festival includes a vendor village, food court, VIP lounge, and open mic from 7–8 PM.
📍 RMA Garden Room, 3485 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA
🎟 Early Bird Tickets: RiversideMA.com

Bahia Entertainment and Corner 2 Corporate bring rising star Chef Boy to the stage at Club Bahia (1130 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles) on July 20 from 1 PM to 5 PM.
Presale tickets are $30 ($35 at the door). Powered by Sunset Sundayz and supported by partners like IEST and Bahia Sunset Events, this daytime concert is set to bring high-energy performances and community vibes to the heart of LA.

To close out the year, BrickToYaFace and IEST transformed the Inland Empire into a winter wonderland with the Big Inland Winter Fest — a massive holiday celebration uniting local talent, art, and community spirit at the RMA Garden Room in Riverside.
The lineup was stacked with stars including Diamonique, AC3 Beats, Eastside Duce, Young C, A-F-R-O & 60East, Phantom Thrett, Audioking & Wundermine, Yung Miss, Eric Tucker, Su Ivey, Defalco, Nappy2000, and many more. Hosted by Noa James, Nah’Shon, and Tino Relz, with music by resident DJs Dyesetta, Calligraphy, and D’Zyl 5k1, the festival blended holiday cheer with hip-hop energy.
With arts & crafts, vendors, video game stations, and festive photo ops, Winter Fest offered something for every generation — proof that the IE knows how to close the year in unity and creativity.
📍 RMA Garden Room, 3485 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA
🎟 All Ages | Doors Open at 4 PM

Experience a soulful afternoon of live jazz as 2-Point-0 takes the stage at Camila’s Jazz Club in Montclair.
The group features an all-star lineup: Mike Licari (keys), Nat Scott (drums), Kevin Fincher (bass), Ruri Matthews (sax), and Tom Fernandes (guitar).
Catch this powerhouse ensemble on Sunday, January 26, from 12 PM – 2 PM, for a sophisticated blend of rhythm, groove, and artistry.
📍 5461 Holt Blvd G, Montclair, CA 91763

Kicking off the official 909 Week, IEST and BLNTD Lifestyle Brand host the Pre-909 Day Cypher on September 4 from 6 PM – 10 PM at 221 S Riverside Ave, Rialto.
Hosted by Noa James with sounds from CES One and Teedoteinsof, the event invites artists to bring their bars and step into the cypher. Giveaways for tickets and merch add to the energy as the IE celebrates its creative heartbeat.

Three Little Blue Byrds Boutique teams up with 909 Day for a special ticket & merch pop-up on August 26 from 4 PM – 7 PM at 570 W 4th St Suite 102 in San Bernardino.
The first five guests to purchase a 909 Day ticket and a shop item receive a free 909 Day shirt, while the first five to buy two tickets get a free bonus ticket.
Fans can also secure an open-mic spot by buying a ticket on site. Limited 909 Day shirts will be available for just $10 — a celebration of the IE community and creative spirit.

Presented by Othe Entertainment and IEST, the inaugural Fuzzy Vision Fest Vol. 1 takes place July 11 at The Eastwood Theater (1089 N Oxford Ave, Los Angeles) from 6 PM – 9:30 PM.
Sponsored by Kush Filmz and Air House, the festival offers a trippy, creative night of live performances and immersive visuals. Tickets are available now on Eventbrite — a must-see for fans of independent art and the IE music scene’s next wave.

Step back into the ’90s at Culture Banning’s “Picture This” — a fun, fashion-forward event from 12 PM – 6 PM featuring photo booths, giveaways, and good vibes.
Guests are encouraged to dress in their best ’90s gear for a chance to win a goodie bag and capture their look at the photo booth. Sponsored by IEST, with brand partners including Alien Labs, Connected, Timeless, Level, and RNBW, this event fuses nostalgia, style, and community.
💰 $35 minimum purchase required to participate

The legendary Halloween celebration returns for its 10th annual edition at Stage Red in Fontana. “Iz’s Night of Grooves & Ghouls” transforms the Inland Empire into a night of music, mystery, and monster vibes with special guests Tash of Tha Alkaholiks, Scoop DeVille, and the iconic DJ Battlecat.
Hosted by Nick Nack, the evening includes a $500 costume contest and unforgettable live performances. It’s a fusion of hip-hop culture and Halloween energy that defines IE nightlife.
📍 Stage Red, 8463 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA
🔗 www.stageredfontana.com

A pillar of IE hip-hop culture, BrickToYaFace’s The Common Ground marks its 16-year anniversary with performances by Vel Nine, NugLife, 60East, Phantom Thrett, El Niño, ZZAY, Spy MC, LovelyOcean, Jehmal Jones, and Danny Boy.
Hosted by Noa James and China with resident DJ Dyesetta, the event runs from 6 PM – 11:30 PM at Stage Red in Fontana (8463 Sierra Ave). Open mic sign-ups from 6 – 7:30 PM invite artists to be part of IE music history.

The Inland Empire’s own BrickToYaFace and Wings by Mezzo join forces for “Sauced Up Summer”, an all-ages, family-friendly festival taking over Noble Ale Works (1621 Sinclair St B, Anaheim) from 6 PM to 11 PM on August 8.
Hosted by Noa James, the event features local vendors like BE Majestic, Butter Qream, Dark & Steamy, My Art Doesn’t Make Cents, Spliff & Bezel, Vintage Renewals, Snazzy Snipz, Bee Where, and many more.
With music, food, art and good vibes, this free event celebrates IE culture in the OC with a splash of flavor and community love.

In a major boxing showdown, Lopez (16-2-3, 5 KOs) faces Vargas (15-0-1, 10 KOs) in a 10-round main event. The undercard features POW Barredo (3-0, 2 KOs) and Temecula’s own Captain Ian Morgan (3-2, 1 KO).
Media coverage is powered by IEST in collaboration with Kush Filmz, bringing the action from the ring to screens across the IE and beyond.