The world famous Rock Steady Crew will soon be hosting their 31st anniversary party, which celebrates the preservation and evolution of Hip-Hop Culture.

The Rock Steady Crew was founded by breakdancers Jimmy D and Jojo in the late 70’s, and first gained serious media exposure in 1981 when the crew, under the leadership of the legendary Crazy Legs, participated in an outdoor performance battle again rival crew The Dynamic Rockers, which was covered by local New York City television stations, as well as several news publications including The New York Times.

The celebration will be in the form of a four-day festival in the New York City area from July 24 to Sunday, July 27.

Here’s the full calendar of events.

Thursday, July 24

Celebrity Benefit Basketball Challenge
Location: West 3rd Street & 6th Avenue (New York, NY)
Come watch members of the Hip-Hop and Film community compete for bragging rights.

Against The Grain: Concrete B-boy /B-girl battle.
B-boys & B-girls from all over the world battle it out for the $500 prize.
Location & Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
DJ: Servin’ Ervin
Admission: Free

Workshops
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Red Bull Building - 15 Watts(by W. Broadway)
Admission: $25.00
*B-boy / B-girl: Crazy Legs
You want to know how it’s done? These speakers are the best at what they do and share insight on how they make their magic happen.

“For The Funk Of It” Funkstyles Party
Time: 9:00pm - 1:00am
Location: Red Bull Building - 15 Watts(by W. Broadway, NY, NY)
DJ: Doc
Admission: Free
Self explanatory! Come get loose and show us what you got. Live Performance by Kurtis Blow

Friday, July 25

Frienemies
UK B-boy Championships US Qualifier: U.S.contestants go at it to see who will represent the U.S. in the UK B-boy Championship.
Location: 101 River View Grand Hall - 101 Sixth Ave.(btwn. Grand & Watt, NY, NY)
Time: 3:00PM - 9:00PM
Hosted By: Crazy Legs
DJ: Crazy Legs & Red Alert (Celebrating his 25 years on Radio Anniversary)
Admission: $20.00
This event will bring an underground event to crown a 1 B-boy/1 B-girl as the BEST. Each one has to represent the most effectively throughout the day in a STRICTLY CIPHER driven event.

Saturday, July 26

5 on 5 crew battles.
Location: 101 River View Grand Hall - 101 Sixth Ave. (btwn. Grand & Watt) (New York, NY)
Time: 3:00PM - 9:00PM
Hosted By: Crazy Legs
Spy Awards: The Spy Award is being presented to BEBE and A-B-girl
DJ: DV One & Skeme Richards
Admission: $25.00

July 26 is Official Rock Steady Crew Day In NYC, as proclaimed by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg

Sunday, July 27

3rd Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival
Time: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Free Outdoor Concert & Food Drive In Memory of “Frosty Freeze”
Location: Lincoln Park - 1 Lincoln, Newark, NJ (Broad St. & Clinton Ave.)
Hosted by: E.O.W.
DJ’s: JS-1, Eclipse & Sucio
Beat Battle: Meet The Producers vs. Big Tune Em Cee’s: The Beatnuts, Buckshot, Craig G & Marley Marl, Sadat X, Soul Sonic Force, Positive K, Grand Master Caz, DJ Premier feat. NYG’z & Blaq Poet, Termanology & DJ Statik Selektah, A-OK, Akrobatik, Skyzoo, Double Barrel, a Female Cipher - Lyric a.k.a. Sara Kana, Mala Reignz, Patty Dukes, Miss Nana & Rece Steele

Official After Party
Location: Redbull Building - 15 Watts by W. Broadway, New York, NY)
Time: 9:00PM - 1:00AM
DJ: Evil Dee
Admission: Free