EVENT: A Hip Hop Valentine's Day @ Kinokuniya

It's still pretty chilly in the Big Apple, but the sun's coming out and the weather's really looking up for the Valentine's Day weekend! 
Yesterday I came across some information on a Valentine's Day event being held at Kinokuniya this Saturday!  For all those hip-hop and anime/manga lovers - you're gonna wanna check out the details (below) and start scheduling your plans around this! 

Hip Hop Sneaker Art Workshop (2:00 PM): Officially kicking off the day, we start with something not too heart-shaped as Samurai Beat Radio, Hip Hop USA, and PJ Pop present a Sneaker Art Workshop. Attendees and artists will be given blank white sneakers to fill with their favorite anime and manga illustrations courtesy of Hip Hop USA. Participating fans will have a chance at prizes including having their work turned into a limited-edition sneaker.
Anime and Hip Hop Panel (2:30 PM): Following the Sneaker Art Workshop, Samurai Beat Radio will delve into the connections between anime and hip hop cultures in a discussion about the influence of hip hop on anime and manga art as well as notable Japanese hip hop artists.

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Hip Hop Sneaker Art Reveal (4:30 PM): After an afternoon of work, Hip Hop USA's artists will present their work and they'll award the prizes to the most original and awe-inspiring designs from fans.

I'm really excited about this event! I've always wanted a chance to customize my own sneakers and this opportunity is a good excuse! ~ Anyone else going feel free to hit me up via twitter! @tenoli I'd love to bump shoulders with you guys!

La Tenoli