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 JULY                   AUGUST

 

Harlem’s Healthy Eating

Outdoor Farmer’s Market & Expo

TUES: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th

SAT: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
10 AM - 4 PM

Fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, baked goods, herbs, oils, etc.

With Live Cooking Demos by Selected Chefs

On the Plaza A. C. Powell, Jr. State Bldg.

W. 125th Street & A C. Powell Jr. Blvd.

 

Tues 2nd 9th 16th 23rd 30th 7 PM

Jazz for Curious Listeners

@ The National Jazz Museum in Harlem

104 E. 126th Street

www.jazzmuseuminharlem.org

 

WED 3rd 10th 7 PM

JAZZMOBILE

Featuring Ray Mantilla (3rd) Geri Allen (10th)

U.S. Grant Nat. Memorial 122nd St and Riverside Dr.

For info visit Jazzmobile - www.jazzmobile.org

 

THURS 4th 9 AM - 3 PM

NYC Economic Development Day

Indoor Expo on career & job opportunities, health services, business development, professional services, banking & finance. With Conferences on Health and Tolerance in the

morning at Columbia University - 115th St. & B’way

Outdoor Farmer’s Market & Healthy Eating Expo

Broadway bet. W. 114th & W. 116th Streets

THURS 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
5 PM

HARLEM SUMMER STAGE

with Ray Goodman and Brown,Force Md’s,

Full Force, DJ Red Alert, Love Jones Girlz

and on the 18th, The National Black Sports &

Entertainment Hall of Fame [NBS&EHF] joins with

Harlem Summer Stage to present its annual awards.

A. C. Powell, Jr. State Bldg.

Plaza (W. 125th St. & A.C. Powell, Jr. Blvd)

www.harlemsummerstage.net

 

FRI 5th 12th 19th 26th 6 PM - 9 PM

UPTOWN FRIDAYS!

Every Friday in August. Explore current exhibitions during free guided tours, dance to great music in the Studio Museum’s

court yard. Purchase special gifts. . Free Event

144 W. 125th Street www.studiomuseum.org

 

SAT 6th 1 PM - 4 PM

Artz Rootz & Rhythm Festival

Present by Harlem Arts Alliance

Jackie Robinson Park Bandshell,

148th Street and Bradhurst Avenue

www.harlemaa.org

 

SUN  7th  14th 21th 28th 2PM – 4PM

Kids & Family Programs

A Free Event.

144 W. 125th Street

www.studiomuseum.org

 

TUES 9th 9:30 AM – 3 PM

NYC Senior

Citizens Day:

“Elder’s Jubilee”

Indoor / Outdoor Expos & Farmers Market

The Plaza & 2nd floor of the

A. C. Powell, Jr. State Bldg. (W. 125th St. & A.C. Powell, Jr. Blvd)

 

Wed 10th 7:30 PM

Amateur Night at the

Apollo celebrates HARLEM WEEK

A night filled with Harlem pride and the nation’s most talented performers, hungry to be discovered.  Hosted by the “Gangster of Comedy,” Capone.

·        Special performance by the uplifting and inspiring cast of Mama, I Want to Sing-- The Next Generation.  

·        Guest co-host: arts and entertainment expert, WHCR-FM’s Flo Wiley. 

·        Guest DJ’ed by New York's most prolific Spinner, Supa DJ King James from the Rhythm And Soul Radio program.

The Apollo Theater
253 W. 125th St., New York, NY 10027
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM. Doors open at 6:30PM 
Tickets are available via
Ticketmaster.com/apollotheater or at the Apollo Theater Box Office.  Tickets: $19, $25, $29.  Harlem residents can buy half-priced tickets for this show ($9.50, $12.50, $14.50) at the Apollo Box Office.  Must present valid photo ID and proof of residence.  Only two half-priced tickets per Harlem resident per applicable show.  Cannot be combined with any other promotions, discounts and offers.  More information available on ApolloTheater.org  

 

THURS 11th FRI 12th

SAT 13th & SUN 14th 1 PM – 7 PM

Golden Hoops

at Rucker Park

Showcasing the finest boys and girls high school

athletes on the East Coast. 155th St. & F. Douglass Blvd.

For info call 212-862-8477

 

FRI 12th 6 PM

Afro-Latin Jazz/

Salsa Festival

Presented by The National Jazz Museum

Featuring NJMH Afro-Cuban Allstars & Afro-Cuban legends: Chocolate, Ray DePaz, Jimmy Bosh. At the Leather Lounge

454 W 128th St (bet. Amsterdam & Convent Aves.)

www.jazzmuseuminharlem.org

 

Wed 17th 6 PM

& Thurs 18th 6 PM

Entertainer’s Basketball Classic

Semi Finals and Championship Games

Rucker Park 155th St. & F. Douglass Blvd.

www.ebcsports.com

 

Wed 17th 7:30 PM

Amateur Night at the

Apollo celebrates HARLEM WEEK

A night filled with Harlem pride and the nation’s most talented performers, hungry to be discovered.  Hosted by the “Gangster of Comedy,” Capone.

·        Special performance by the infectiously rhythmic, Pucho and the Latin Soul Brothers

·        Guest hosted by screen and stage actress, Tamara Tunie  (As the World Turns; Law & Order: SVU)

·        Scholarships presented to NYC’s most community-devoted students by some of the nation’s most civic-minded businesses.

 

The Apollo Theater
253 W. 125th St., New York, NY 10027
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM. Doors open at 6:30PM   
Tickets are available via
Ticketmaster.com/apollotheater or at the Apollo Theater Box Office.   Tickets: $19, $25, $29.   Harlem residents can buy half-priced tickets for this show ($9.50, $12.50, $14.50) at the Apollo Box Office.  Must present valid photo ID and proof of residence.  Only two half-priced tickets per Harlem resident per applicable show.  Cannot be combined with any other promotions, discounts and offers.  More information available on ApolloTheater.org

 

THURS 18th FRI 19th

SAT 20th & SUN 21st 1 PM – 7 PM

HARLEM WEEK Tri-State Jr. Tennis Classic

In concert with the U.S. Tennis Association and The U.S. Open Showcasing - the best up & coming boys & girls tennis talents in the region from 12 to 18.

F. Johnson Tennis Courts

W. 150th St. & A. C. Powell, Jr. Blvd.

For info call 212-491-3738

www.harlemjuniortennis.org

 

 

An Exciting HARLEM WEEK Two Day Out-Door Weekend

 

SAT 20th 12 NOON – 5 PM

“Summer in the City”

Theme: “Dancing in The Streets”

 

Part I 12 NOON – 5 PM

NY City

“Children’s

Festival”(Part I)

On W.135th St.

bet. - Malcolm X & A.C. Powell Jr. Blvds.

Featuring Disney exhibits, games, arts & crafts, live music, dance, free health testing, exhibits, and sports clinics.

 

Part II 11 AM - 3 PM

Senior Citizen’s Swimming

Exercise & Demonstrations

by the Harlem Honeys & Bears for the whole family.

Hansborough Rec. Center W. 135th St.

bet. Malcolm X Blvd. & Fifth Ave.

 

Part III 12 NOON - 5 PM

Historic Black College Fair

Over 50 Historical Black Colleges and

Universities, Public, Private, City and

State Colleges and Universities, distributing

information on admissions and scholarships

W.135th St. bet. Malcolm X & A.C. Powell Jr. Blvds.

 

PART IV 12 NOON - 2 PM

New Yorkers are

“Dancing In the Street”

to the Electric Slide, Reggae, Latin & Calypso

W. 135th Street and F. Douglass Blvd.

 

Part V 2 PM – 3 PM Adult Fashions

Fashion Flava Show

3 PM to 5 PM

The “Quiet Storm”

Featuring Kola Nut

with a special musical tribute to FELA! And the fabulous sounds of R&B great, Jeff Redd

 

Part VI 12 NOON - 5 PM

International Exhibitors & Vendors Village

Featuring Arts & Crafts, Music, Clothing,

Jewelry, Hats, Sculptures, Foods, General Exhibits, Job Recruitment, Product Sampling, and Corporate Exhibits.
W.135th St. bet. Malcolm X.

& F. Douglass Blvds.

 

SAT 20th 7 PM - 9 PM

HARLEM WEEK

Imagenation - First Annual Outdoor Film Festival

presents “Stormy Weather”

with Lena Horne, the Nicholas Brothers and other historic greats.

The Great Lawn of St. Nicholas Park W. 135th St.

This Event is FREE. www.imagenation.com

 

SUN 21st 12 NOON – 7 PM

HARLEM DAY

Come on out and Join in on the BIGGEST DAY of HARLEM WEEK All are invited

THEME: “NEW YORK, NEW YORK”

 

Site I

W.135th St. bet. 5th Ave & Malcolm X Blvd.

Upper Manhattan Auto Show - 10 AM to 4 PM

 

NY City Health Village - 12 Noon to 6 PM

 

Upper Manhattan

Small Business Expo - 12 Noon to 6 PM

 

5th Avenue Stage – 12 NOON – 6 PM

Celebrating Kiss-FM’s 30th Anniversary

A salute to Rhythm & Blues, musical

tributes to Rock, Gospel, Blues, Dance,

Calypso with Felix Hernandez

 

Vending & Exhibits 1 PM to 7 PM

Foods, Arts & Crafts, Clothing, Books, more

Site II 12 NOON - 6 PM - W.135th St.

Bet. Malcolm X & A.C. Powell Jr. Blvds.

 

I. NY City “Children’s Festival” (Part II)

Theme: “Back to School”

 

II. On the YMCA Stage 12 NOON to 6 PM

- “Open Line” KISS-FM Radio Broadcast

- Dance, Spoken Word, R&B, Jazz, Reggae

- “Back to School” Children’s Fashion Show

 

St. Nicholas Main Stage

W. 135th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue

With special tributes to the 30th

Anniversary of KISS.FM featuring selected

artists from the past decades.

Site IV 12 NOON to 7 PM

 

International Exhibitors & Vendors Village

Featuring Arts & Crafts, Music, Clothing,

Jewelry, Hats, Sculptures, Foods, General

Exhibits, Job Recruitment, Product

Sampling, and Corporate Exhibits.

 

Wed 24th 7:30 PM

Amateur Night at the

Apollo celebrates HARLEM WEEK

 

FRI 26th 8 PM

Jazzmobile presents

“Within Our Gates”

By Oscar Micheux Music Composed by – Wycliffe Gordon, who has written and arranged new music that acknowledges the historical importance of the film.

Miller Theater Columbia University

Broadway & 116th Street

For info visit www.jazzmobile.org

 

SAT 27th Registration 7:00 AM

Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run tribute to 9/11 8:30 AM & New York Family Health Walk-A-Thon honoring Japan 9:30 AM

A Run/Walk through Historic Harlem. Starting

Point at 135th St. & St. Nicholas Ave. For more

info visit www.nyrr.org or call 212-862-7200

 

SAT 27th 3 PM

The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival

Featuring Toots Thielmans / James Carter / Tia Fuller / Cecile McLorin Salvant

The Richard Rodgers Amphitheater Marcus Garvey Park

@ 123rd and Mt. Morris Park West

www.summerstage.org

 

SAT 27th 7 PM - 9 PM

HARLEM WEEK/Imagenation

First Annual Outdoor Film Festival present “This Is It"
This incredible film will be shown as a Harlem pre-birthday celebration for Michael Jackson – birth date 8/29

St. Nicholas Park ß on the Great Lawn

at St. Nicholas Avenue & W. 135th Street

This Event is FREE. www.imagenation.com

 

Wed 31st 7:30 PM

Amateur Night at the Apollo celebrates HARLEM WEEK

A night filled with Harlem pride and the nation’s most talented performers, hungry to be discovered.  Hosted by the “Gangster of Comedy,” Capone.

Special performance by New Jack Swing artist, Johnny Kemp 

The Apollo Theater
253 W. 125th St., New York, NY 10027
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM. Doors open at 6:30PM 
Tickets are available via
Ticketmaster.com/apollotheater or at the Apollo Theater Box Office.  Tickets: $19, $25, $29.  Harlem residents can buy half-priced tickets for this show ($9.50, $12.50, $14.50) at the Apollo Box Office.  Must present valid photo ID and proof of residence.  Only two half-priced tickets per Harlem resident per applicable show.  Cannot be combined with any other promotions, discounts and offers.  More information available on http://www.apollotheater.org/

 

WEDNESDAY, September 7TH
Amateur Night at the
Apollo celebrates HARLEM WEEK

A night filled with Harlem pride and the nation’s most talented performers, hungry to be discovered.  Hosted by the “Gangster of Comedy,” Capone.

·        Special performance by ballad master, Freddie Jackson   

 

The Apollo Theater
253 W. 125th St., New York, NY 10027
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM. Doors open at 6:30PM 
Tickets are available via
Ticketmaster.com/apollotheater or at the Apollo Theater Box Office.  Tickets: $19, $25, $29.  Harlem residents can buy half-priced tickets for this show ($9.50, $12.50, $14.50) at the Apollo Box Office.  Must present valid photo ID and proof of residence.  Only two half-priced tickets per Harlem resident per applicable show.  Cannot be combined with any other promotions, discounts and offers.  More information available on http://www.apollotheater.org/

 

 
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