Arise Collective, in partnership with the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger, is presenting a “Drive for the Stuy,” a fundraiser event this Friday, December 19th, 7:00pm – 11:30pm, at the St. Phillips Episcopal Church (334 MacDonough St.) in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. “Drive for the Stuy is a food and clothing drive event that will feature an evening of live hip-hop, dancing, spoken word, live grafitti, and a silent auction. Hosted by Toni Blackman: United States Hip Hop Ambassador.” Cost is free with 3 cans of food or coat donation, $7 without. All proceeds go to Bed Stuy Campaign Against Hunger. For more information and to see the extensive line up of Djs and performers click here.

—E.C. Stephens