Every year NBA All-Star Weekend is regarded as one of the most anticipated events, for fans, in all of American pro sports. The hype for 2015′s installment, however, is fueled not only by the event’s original appeal but by the fact that it’s taking place on nation’s greatest stage – New York City – for the 1st time in 17 years.
All-Star is a platform that calls on the NBA’s brightest superstars and fuses them with the world’s most recognizable faces – in entertainment, music and even politics.
While the main festivities will be split between Barclay’s Center and Madison Square Garden this year, respectively, NYC in its entirety will be on fire with tons of exciting, can’t miss event options – ranging from free of charge to high costs for incredible exclusivity! The events vary from concerts and parties to comedy shows, festivals, brunches and pop-up shops.
Brands like Roc Nation, Nike and Adidas all have huge events in the works, and the celebrity likes of Kanye, JAY-Z, Lil Wayne, LeBron, Floyd Mayweather and Kevin Hart (to name a few) are all booked to host/produce dope events.
Our ultimate All-Star events list, populated everyday leading up to the big weekend, should be your Holy Grail – whether you’re a tourist visiting NYC or a borough native looking to immerse yourself in the madness.
Check it out:
Official NBA Events:
NBA House Presented by BBVA Compass | Feb. 10th – 16th | 10am – 10pm | Tickets
Venue(s): Skylight at Moynihan Station & LIU Brooklyn (Paramount Theatre)
Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game | Feb. 13th | 7pm – 9pm | Tickets
Venue: Madison Square Garden
2015 BBVA Compass Rising Stars Game | Feb. 13th | 9pm – 11pm | Tickets
Venue: Barclays Center
NBA All-Star Practice Presented by Sean John at Macy’s | Feb. 14th | 10:30am – 12pm | Tickets
Venue: Madison Square Garden
State Farm All-Star Saturday Night | Feb. 14th | 8pm – 11pm | N/A
Venue: Barclays Center
2015 D-League All-Star Game | Feb. 15th | 2pm – 5pm | Tickets
Venue: Barclays Center
64th NBA All-Star Game | Feb. 15th | 8pm – 11pm | N/A
Venue: Madison Square Garden
Nightlife (Parties, Concerts, Shows):
Hard 2 Guard Celebrity Stars Game | Feb. 10th | 7:30pm – 11pm | Tickets
Venue: Baruch College
Roc City Classic: Kanye West & Kevin Durant | Feb. 12th | Time TBD | Tickets Free
Venue: Flatiron District NYC (afterparty at 40/40 club)
Hot 97 Presents: The Tipoff starring Diddy & Snoop | Feb. 12th | 8pm | Tickets
Venue: The Theatre at MSG
WBLS Presents: Funkmaster Flex, OT Genesis, Busta Rhymes | Feb. 12th | 11pm | Tickets
Venue: B.B. King
Meek Mill, Nicki Minaj, Diddy, French Montana, Lil Wayne | Feb. 12-15th | Tickets
Venue: Stage 48
Kevin Hart & Jeezy at Highline Ballroom | Feb. 13th | 10pm | Tickets
Venue: Highline Ballroom
Shaq’s All-Star Comedy Jam | Feb. 13th | 7:30pm & 10:30pm | Tickets
Venue: Beacon Theatre
Birdman Birthday Bash (Docked Yacht Party w/ Buffet) | Feb. 14th | 10pm | Tickets
Venue: Pier 40
Lil Wayne at Highline Ballroom | Feb. 14th | 10pm | Tickets
Venue: Highline Ballroom
Yo Gotti, Meek Mill, Fabolous & Troy Ave | Feb. 15th | 10pm | Tickets
Venue: Webster Hall
NYC All-Star Afterparty: Puff Daddy, John Wall, DJ Khaled | Feb. 15th | 10pm | Tickets
Venue: Liberty Theater Nightclub
Corporate Activation Events:
ESPN NY All-Star Celebration | Feb. 12th | 6:30pm | Tickets
Venue: New York Athletic Club
Nike Zoom City | Feb. 13-15th | 10am – 10pm | Tickets
Venue(s): NIKETOWN New York & Zoom City Arena
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