27th Annual Demp Week
Jan. 8 - 14
A week-long festival of events, that is a celebration of life, culture, and community.
DEMP WEEK is a week-long festival of events, that is a celebration of life, culture, and community. DEMP Week began as a birthday celebration for DJ DEMP, who is a member of the legendary group Ghostown DJs, most known for its classic hit record, “My Boo.” Now in its 27th year, DEMP WEEK continues to elevate the art and culture of Tallahassee by drawing new artists from every genre to the city. This celebration attracts thousands of attendees each year, highlighting the capital city in a positive and progressive way. It is a lasting tradition for many. DJ DEMP is committed to keeping this tradition going strong! Welcome to the 27th Annual DEMP WEEK!!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
🔸MON JAN 8 – DEMP WEEK KICK OFF EVENT – REMY MARTIN MAGIC HOUR RSVP ONLY KICKOFF COCTAIL MIXER at Eve on Adams Rooftop 5:30P – 7:30P
🔸TUE JAN 9 – TACO TUESDAY W/ LIVE MARIACHI BAND @ PEDROS TACOS & TEQUILA BAR | 7P
🔸WED JAN 10 – HISTORY OF HIP HOP SYMPOSIUM @ TCC CENTER FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPEMENT 5:30 P – 7:30P (FREE EVENT)
🔸THUR JAN 11 – TALLAHASSEE-LEON COUNTY BICENTENNIAL DAY ON THE CAPITOL | 11A – 2P
🔸THUR JAN 11 – GUEST SPEAKER @FSU SOCIOLOGY HIP HOP SCHOOL WITH DR. LISA MUNSON |2P
🔸THUR JAN 11 – DEMP HOUSE-ANCHOR RECOVERY FOUNDATION 6TH ANNUAL GALA & SILENT AUCTION |6:30P-9P
🔸THUR JAN 11 – DEMP WEEK INDEPENDENT ARTIST SHOWCASE @TNL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER |9P
🔸FRI JAN 12 – CELEBRITY BASKETBALL GAME @ FAMU’S GAITHER GYM | 6P
🔸SAT JAN 13 – KALIVIA’S ANGELIC HANDS CARE & COMPANIONSHIP DAY | 9A
🔸SAT JAN 13 – DEMP WEEK ANTI BULLY RALLY @ THE MOON | NOON – 3P (FREE COMMUNITY EVENT)
🔸SAT JAN 13 – GROWN & SEXY ALL BLACK AFFAIR HOSTED BY MONICA @ THE MOON – 10P
🔸SUN JAN 14 – THE PHAT CAT LIVE “A KINGS MUSIC” CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF MUSIC @THE MOON |6PM | 10P
MON JAN 8 – DEMP WEEK KICK OFF EVENT
REMY MARTIN MAGIC HOUR RSVP ONLY KICKOFF COCTAIL MIXER at Eve on Adams Rooftop 5:30P – 7:30P
Dress Code Business Casual
RVSP > HERE
TUES JAN 9 – DJ DEMP’s BDAY | 7p
TACO TUESDAY🌮
Authentic Taco Tuesday @ Pedro’s Tacos & Tequilas, Featuring a Live Mariachi Band. Join us for a night of great food, great drinks, and great music at Tallahassee’s Newest Mexican Restaurant. There is no cover charge. Expect a traditional restaurant dining experience amplified in celebration of the 27th Annual Demp Week!
WED JAN 10 | 5:30 – 7:30p
HISTORY OF HIP HOP SYMPOSIUM
FREE to the public (Seating is Limited)
Panelists Include:
🔸DJ DEMP
🔸Thomas “TJ” Chapman
🔸Adrian “A.D.” Dickey
🔸Dr. Lisa Munson
🔸Professor Maurice Johnson
🔸Dr. Jian Jones
Moderators:
🔹Darius “Doc D” Baker
🔹Nicole Everett
TCC Center For Workforce Development 444 Appleyard Dr. Tallahassee, FL
Funded By: Florida Humanities & The National Endowment for the Humanities
“Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this website do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.”
THUR JAN 11 – 9P
ARTIST SHOWCASE
NL Performing Arts Center
1533 Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL
To Register for a performance slot Call 850.590.6300
Sponsored By:
Florida Humanities & National Endowment For the Humanities
FRI JAN 12 | 6p
The 27th Annual DEMP WEEK Celebrity Basketball Game
@ FAMU’s Gaither Gym • 1755 Wahnish Way Tallahassee, FL
Doors Open at 6pm. FAMU STUDENTS FREE w/ Valid College ID
ALL AGES WELCOMED
General admission, Courtside & Floor Seats Available HERE!
SAT JAN 13 | 10a
CARE & COMPANIONSHIP DAY PRESENTED BY KALIVIA’S ANGELIC HANDS
Serving 150 households in the low-income community of Westminster Gardens from 9am – 11am. Donations accepted! Deadline to donate is January 10th. For more info please contact 850.756.9785.
SAT JAN 13 | 12p
ANTI BULLY RALLY
A DJ Demp Foundation bullying awareness event. This is a free community event and all ages encouraged to attend. The Moon – 1105 E. Lafayette St Tallahassee, FL
SAT JAN 13 | 10p
Grown & Sexy ALL BLACK Affair DJ DEMP’s Birthday Celebration
**ALL BLACK ATTIRE MANDATORY**
- Hosted By: Grammy Award Winner MONICA
- Sponsored By: Rémy Martin
- Hosted By: DJ DEMP
- Music By: DJ VERT
- 21+ To Enter
Call for VIP Tables: 850.590.6300
At The Moon – 1105 E Lafayette St Tallahassee, FL
SUN JAN 14 – 6P
DEMP WEEK FINALE
Celebrating 25 Years of Music
THE PHAT CAT LIVE “A KINGS MUSIC”
Featuring The Phat Cat Players
with Special Guests
Gary “Lil G” Jenkins,
Saunders Sermons
& Mike Phillips
Doors at 6p | Show at 7p
The Moon – 1105 E. Lafayette St.
Tickets Available at MoonEvents.com
$20 General Admission / $40 VIP
THE OFFICIAL HOST HOTEL
Traveling from out of town, Enjoy your stay at the Official DEMP WEEK Host Hotel – Courtyard By Marriott Downtown Tallahassee – 1018 Apalachee Parkway.
Special $89 Rate for DEMP WEEK Attendees from January 11-14, 2024 **Book By December 28**
