To The Top Entertainment
🎶 Welcome to Rhythm & Soul
Live performance. A soulful meal. A night to remember.
Step into the Nolbert Brown Jr. Theater of Arts for Rhythm & Soul — an intimate weekend series where live music, a soulful meal, and a warm, cabaret-style setting come together for a uniquely uplifting experience.
Every Saturday and Sunday night, the venue transforms into a celebration of sound and spirit. From powerhouse vocalists and dynamic groups to musical tributes and rising stars, each evening brings a new flavor of artistry designed to move you.
Two shows each evening — timed seatings with full venue reset between performances
Each ticket includes a chef-prepared meal and one complimentary drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
Cabaret-style table seating, offered in three tiers: Up-Close, Center Floor, and Rear Section
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets will not be sold at the event.
Whether you're discovering new talent or revisiting classic sounds, Rhythm & Soul invites you to savor every note — and every bite.
Please note: Tickets are valid for one showtime only. The venue is fully cleared between performances. A separate ticket is required to attend both shows on the same evening.
Select a date below to view featured performers and book your experience.
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Seating Options
All tickets include a soulful meal and one complimentary drink. Seating is cabaret-style at shared tables. Your selected tier determines proximity to the stage.
Tier 1 – Up-Close Experience
Premium cabaret seating near the stage, including exclusive side-stage tables.
Be fully immersed in the performance with the closest view and the richest sound. This tier offers an intimate, high-impact experience — perfect for special nights out.
• Closest proximity to performers
• Most immersive energy
Tier 2 – Center Floor
Balanced view and sound from the heart of the room.
Enjoy a clear line of sight to the stage and a strong acoustic experience in this centrally located tier. A perfect blend of comfort and value.
• Excellent visibility and ambiance
• Central location on the floor
Tier 3 – Rear Section
Relaxed seating at the back of the room.
Take in the evening’s rhythm and soul from a distance. A budget-friendly option that still delivers on experience.
• Rear section of the venue
• Great for small groups or casual evenings
Select a date to view featured performers and book your experience.
Celebrating with a Group? We’ve Got You Covered.
Whether you’re planning a special celebration or gathering your crew for a night out, Rhythm & Soul offers two great ways to share the experience.
Reserve the Party Table
Perfect for birthdays, milestones, and private celebrations.
Our single, long table seats up to 14 guests and offers a premium experience designed for memory-making.
• Flat rate booking
• Prime central location – directly in front of the stage
• Includes a complimentary special treat — dessert selected by the house!
• First come, first served — only one (1) Party Table available per show
Note: Group discounts do not apply to the Party Table.
Group Discounts (12+ Guests)
Hosting a large group but don’t need the Party Table? We’ve got you.
We’re happy to offer discounted pricing for groups of 12 or more seated in standard Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3 locations.
• Discounted pricing for 12 or more guests
• Applies to standard tiered seating
• Groups may be seated across multiple tables based on availability
• Available by email or phone only
To arrange group pricing, contact us.
email us: info@tothetopevents.org
call us: (267) 606-5595
Select a date to view featured performers and book your experience.
Upcoming Events
🗓 Saturday, May 31 | Showtimes: 7 PM & 9:30 PM
🎤 Featured Artist: Latrel
🎵 Tribute to Bobby Womack
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Latrel is an American Southern soul and R&B singer celebrated for his powerful vocals and deep connection to classic soul music. Experience the raw soul and magnetic stage presence of Latrel, a master vocalist known for capturing the spirit of music legends. On Saturday, Latrel brings Bobby Womack’s unforgettable sound to life in a moving tribute that will have you singing along and swaying in your seat.
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🗓 Sunday, June 1 | Showtimes: 7 PM & 9:30 PM
🎤 Featured Artist: Latrel
🎵 Tribute to David Ruffin
Latrel, often referred to as "The Last True Soul Singer," draws inspiration from legendary artists like David Ruffin, delivering performances that resonate with fans of traditional soul. Step into the golden age of Motown as Latrel channels the iconic voice of Temptations frontman David Ruffin. Let his rich vocals and stirring renditions take you on a nostalgic ride through time.
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🗓 Saturday, June 7 | Showtimes: 7 PM & 9:30 PM
🎤 Featured Artists: De’Monica Flye & Polo Houston
🎵 In the Key of Soul: Flye & Houston
De'Monica Flye is a powerhouse vocalist and multifaceted performer whose contributions to the R&B, soul, and funk music scenes have earned her acclaim across the country. A seasoned bandleader and collaborator, she brings electric energy and commanding stage presence to every performance. With a career spanning multiple ensembles and solo projects, De'Monica is known for delivering soulful, high-octane sets that leave audiences wanting more.
Polo Houston is a gifted R&B and soul artist celebrated for his smooth vocals, timeless musicality, and emotionally resonant songwriting. Drawing inspiration from the golden era of soul, Polo combines rich melodies with heartfelt lyrics to create a sound that bridges classic and contemporary. Whether performing original compositions or beloved standards, his warm vocal tone and authentic delivery have made him a standout on stages across the region.
🗓 Sunday, June 8 | Showtimes: 7 PM & 9:30 PM
🎤 Featured Artists: De’Monica Flye & Polo Houston
🎵 In the Key of Soul: Flye & Houston
De'Monica Flye is a powerhouse vocalist and multifaceted performer whose contributions to the R&B, soul, and funk music scenes have earned her acclaim across the country. A seasoned bandleader and collaborator, she brings electric energy and commanding stage presence to every performance. With a career spanning multiple ensembles and solo projects, De'Monica is known for delivering soulful, high-octane sets that leave audiences wanting more.
Polo Houston is a gifted R&B and soul artist celebrated for his smooth vocals, timeless musicality, and emotionally resonant songwriting. Drawing inspiration from the golden era of soul, Polo combines rich melodies with heartfelt lyrics to create a sound that bridges classic and contemporary. Whether performing original compositions or beloved standards, his warm vocal tone and authentic delivery have made him a standout on stages across the region.
🗓 Saturday, June 14 | Showtimes: 7 PM & 9:30 PM
🎤 Featured Artists: Stone Paxton & Nella-Joi
🎵 Notes of Love & Legacy
Stone Paxton is a multifaceted American artist renowned for his contributions as a singer, songwriter, producer, and instrumentalist in the R&B, soul, and funk genres. With a career spanning over three decades, he has established himself as a significant figure in the indie soul scene.
Nella-Joi is an Atlanta-based singer/songwriter and independent recording artist whose soulful sound blends R&B, jazz, pop, and gospel influences. A frequent performer at popular local venues like Altobeli’s and New Black Wall Street, she has also taken the stage at major festivals and signature events throughout the region. Inspired by vocal greats such as Aretha Franklin and Ledisi, Nella-Joi’s performances are known for their passion, power, and timeless appeal.
🗓 Sunday, June 15 | Showtimes: 7 PM & 9:30 PM
🎤 Featured Artists: Stone Paxton & Nella-Joi
🎵 Notes of Love & Legacy
Stone Paxton is a multifaceted American artist renowned for his contributions as a singer, songwriter, producer, and instrumentalist in the R&B, soul, and funk genres. With a career spanning over three decades, he has established himself as a significant figure in the indie soul scene.
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Nella-Joi is an Atlanta-based singer/songwriter and independent recording artist whose soulful sound blends R&B, jazz, pop, and gospel influences. A frequent performer at popular local venues like Altobeli’s and New Black Wall Street, she has also taken the stage at major festivals and signature events throughout the region. Inspired by vocal greats such as Aretha Franklin and Ledisi, Nella-Joi’s performances are known for their passion, power, and timeless appeal.
🗓 Saturday, June 21 | Showtimes: 7 PM & 9:30 PM
🎤 Featured Artists: Marva King & Jwritezz
🎵 Soul & Story: An Evening with Marva King & Jwritezz
Jwritezz is an emerging voice in modern soul — a performing artist, songwriter, and motivational speaker who calls himself a “musical poet.” Blending classic R&B, soulful rhythms, and raw spoken word, his performances are equal parts art and testimony. With a gift for storytelling that moves hearts and minds, Jwritezz delivers messages of love, healing, and personal truth with power and grace.
As the opening act for Marva King, Jwritezz sets the stage with a spoken word experience that invites the audience to lean in, reflect deeply, and feel fully seen.
Marva King is a powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, actress, and producer whose multifaceted career spans decades and defies genre boundaries. With a dynamic range and magnetic stage presence, she has toured and recorded with legendary artists including Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Tupac Shakur, Phil Collins, Yolanda Adams, Lenny Kravitz, and Prince with the New Power Generation. Known for seamlessly blending R&B, soul, gospel, and funk, King continues to captivate audiences around the world with performances that are as emotionally charged as they are musically masterful.
🗓 Sunday, June 22 | Showtimes: 7 PM & 9:30 PM
🎤 Featured Artists: Marva King & Jwritezz
🎵 Soul & Story: An Evening with Marva King & Jwritezz
Jwritezz is an emerging voice in modern soul — a performing artist, songwriter, and motivational speaker who calls himself a “musical poet.” Blending classic R&B, soulful rhythms, and raw spoken word, his performances are equal parts art and testimony. With a gift for storytelling that moves hearts and minds, Jwritezz delivers messages of love, healing, and personal truth with power and grace.
As the opening act for Marva King, Jwritezz sets the stage with a spoken word experience that invites the audience to lean in, reflect deeply, and feel fully seen.
Marva King is a powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, actress, and producer whose multifaceted career spans decades and defies genre boundaries. With a dynamic range and magnetic stage presence, she has toured and recorded with legendary artists including Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Tupac Shakur, Phil Collins, Yolanda Adams, Lenny Kravitz, and Prince with the New Power Generation. Known for seamlessly blending R&B, soul, gospel, and funk, King continues to captivate audiences around the world with performances that are as emotionally charged as they are musically masterful.
🗓 Saturday, June 28 | Showtimes: 7 PM & 9:30 PM
🎤 Featured Artists: Mike De’Cole & Roceathia Pearl
🎵 Velvet & Fire: Mike De’Cole x Roceathia Pearl
Mike De’Cole is a Chicago-born R&B and soul artist whose velvety vocals and emotionally rich songwriting strike a perfect chord between '90s nostalgia and modern smoothness. Since bursting onto the scene with his breakout single “Lost Without You” in 2013, Mike has built a reputation for delivering authentic, relatable music that resonates deeply with listeners. His growing acclaim has earned him performances at high-profile events such as the Essence Festival and collaborations with award-winning producers, solidifying his place as a rising voice in contemporary soul.
Roceathia Pearl is a genre-defying vocalist, songwriter, and performer whose expressive voice glides effortlessly across soul, R&B, blues, jazz, and alternative landscapes. Rooted in gospel and shaped by years of live performance experience, she brings a rich emotional depth to every note she sings. Known for her dynamic stage presence and original compositions like “Hypnotise” and “Grow Up Girl,” Roceathia captivates audiences with a sound that’s both timeless and refreshingly bold—a true musical chameleon with a powerful story to tell.
🗓 Sunday, June 29 | Showtimes: 7 PM & 9:30 PM
🎤 Featured Artists: Mike De’Cole & Roceathia Pearl
🎵 Velvet & Fire: Mike De’Cole x Roceathia Pearl
Mike De’Cole is a Chicago-born R&B and soul artist whose velvety vocals and emotionally rich songwriting strike a perfect chord between '90s nostalgia and modern smoothness. Since bursting onto the scene with his breakout single “Lost Without You” in 2013, Mike has built a reputation for delivering authentic, relatable music that resonates deeply with listeners. His growing acclaim has earned him performances at high-profile events such as the Essence Festival and collaborations with award-winning producers, solidifying his place as a rising voice in contemporary soul.
Roceathia Pearl is a genre-defying vocalist, songwriter, and performer whose expressive voice glides effortlessly across soul, R&B, blues, jazz, and alternative landscapes. Rooted in gospel and shaped by years of live performance experience, she brings a rich emotional depth to every note she sings. Known for her dynamic stage presence and original compositions like “Hypnotise” and “Grow Up Girl,” Roceathia captivates audiences with a sound that’s both timeless and refreshingly bold—a true musical chameleon with a powerful story to tell.
🗓 Saturday, July 5 | Showtimes: 7 PM & 9:30 PM
🎤 Featured Artist: Candace Woodson
🎵 Timeless: An Evening with Candace Woodson
Experience the voice, the passion, and the elegance of Candace Woodson — an artist whose music transcends genres and generations. From sultry jazz to classic soul, Timeless is more than a concert — it’s an intimate encounter with the heart of sophisticated R&B.
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🗓 Saturday, July 6 | Showtimes: 7 PM & 9:30 PM
🎤 Featured Artist: Candace Woodson
🎵 Timeless: An Evening with Candace Woodson
Experience the voice, the passion, and the elegance of Candace Woodson — an artist whose music transcends genres and generations. From sultry jazz to classic soul, Timeless is more than a concert — it’s an intimate encounter with the heart of sophisticated R&B.
🗓 Saturday, July 12 | Showtimes: 7 PM & 9:30 PM
🎤 Featured Artist: La'Tasha Johnson
🎵 Chicago’s Queen of Soulful Blues
Join us for a powerful night of rhythm and raw emotion as Chicago’s own La’Tasha Johnson takes the stage. Known for her soaring vocals and deep blues roots, this award-winning artist brings gospel grit, soul fire, and pure Chicago authenticity to every note. Don’t miss this unforgettable Saturday night set.
🗓 Sunday, July 13 | Showtimes: 7 PM & 9:30 PM
🎤 Featured Artist: La'Tasha Johnson
🎵 Soulful Blues Sendoff
Close out the Rhythm & Soul Weekend with the voice that brings the house down. La’Tasha Johnson returns for a soul-drenched Sunday night performance filled with blues classics and heartfelt originals. It’s the perfect finale for a weekend steeped in music, memory, and magic.
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