What is “NCCU Homecoming Unplugged”?
A 4-day, multi-venue, music-first homecoming series centered on Black American music and community. It blends intimate listening experiences (vinyl, conversations, small-room sets) with open-door jams and late-night dance energy. Think: culture forward, alumni friendly, no fluff—just good music, good people, and room to breathe. This weekend is brought to you by Missy Lane’s & Dynasty 5.
Friday — Alumni Warm-Up, COCKTAILS & Conversations, A DIFFERENT WORLD PARTY & MORE (5:00 PM–2:00 AM)
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The Union at Weldon Event Center—right next door to Missy Lane’s—offers a full cocktail bar, plush couches, catered bites, and effortless vibes with a live band and rotating DJs.
6PM - DOORS OPEN
6:30PM - 9PM - LIVE BAND - R&B & NEO-SOUL HITS
9PM - 2AM - DJ SETS (Jazz. Soul. Hip Hop, R&B. Amapiano. Afro House. Edits & flips) -
Nest Patio Cigar Lounge—tucked between Missy Lane’s and Weldon—is a private, gated outdoor hideaway where you can kick back with a cigar, sink into custom playlists, and slip away from the crowd to toast with friends you haven’t seen in a minute.
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1040 Cocktail Lounge—Missy Lane’s own cocktail bar and lounge—is where craft cocktails meet soul food, a cozy room built for conversation before, between, and after the music.
5PM BAR OPENS
5PM-8PM HAPPY HOUR VIBES WITH DUNCAN GEROW’S VIBEY PLAYLIST
8:30PM-9:30PM COCKTAILS & CONVERSATION WITH LUTE
2AM BAR CLOSES
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Soar Soundstage—Missy Lane’s main stage in the back—hosts headlining DJs and live bands on a big, dance-ready stage with club-grade sound and VIP booths options for your crew.
9:30PM DOORS OPEN
10PM-2AM 8TH ANNUAL DIFFERENT WORLD PARTY Hosted by DYNASTY5 • RODNEY JORDAN • AK SPR'94. DJs include MAD SKILLZ, DJ ALLNITE, DJ CMACK & DJ REM.e - SPINNING THE CLASSICS
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Alumni Plaza—right outside Missy Lane’s—keeps the tailgate party going with live DJs, easy hangout energy, and space to reconnect. When campus shuts down, this is where the excitement rolls on.