As you may or may not know, Harlem Week is coming up. There are tons of fun and fabulous things to do around the neighborhood. Here is a list of August events, but you can visit the Harlem Week website for more information. Hope to see you around!!
Thursday, 7th
New York City
Economic Development
Awards Luncheon and Expo
“The Economic State of New York’s Health” Conference
Presentations on major development projects city-wide and recognition of outstanding business and governmental executives who contribute to the economic prosperity and revitalization of New York City.
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Columbia University
By Invitation Only
Sunday, 10th
HARLEM WEEK /DAILY NEWS
Golden Hoops
East Coast Basketball Classic
Featuring the best All-Star basketball Teams in the region.
1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Riverbank State Park
145th St. & Riverside Dr.
Free to the general public
For info, call (212) 862-8477
Tuesday, 12th
N. Y. C. Senior Citizens Day
“Elders Jubilee”
An annual celebration of our elders, featuring a live concert, a fashion show, exhibits, and a grand awards luncheon.
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
National Black Theater
Fifth Avenue & 125th Street
By Invitation Only
Friday, 15th – Sunday, 17th
HARLEM WEEK
Tri-State Jr. Tennis Classic
Presented By
GHCC/Les Halles Cup
In concert with the U. S. Tennis Association and
The U.S. Open, this event showcases the best up & coming boys & girls tennis talents in age divisions from 12 thru to 18.
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Fred Johnson Tennis Courts
150th St. & Adam C. Powell, Jr. Blvd.
Free to the general public.
Saturday, 16th
“UPTOWN SATURDAY NITE”
Music Theme: “Dancing in the Streets”
An Outdoor Cultural Arts &
Entertainment and Dance Festival honoring the
grand village of Harlem!
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Free to the general public
Rain Date: Saturday, August 23rd
Part I:
Music Theme: “Dancing in the Streets”
“Dancing in the Streets” Dance Performances
Featuring Swing Jazz, Latin, the Electric Slide, College Step Show, and the Chicago Step dance demonstrations. Also will include a Quiet Storm segment.
St. Nicholas Ave. Stage
W. 135th St. & St. Nicholas Ave.
Local, Regional and National Entertainment on our Main Stage
W. 135th St. (Btwn. Frederick Douglass Blvd. & St. Nicholas Ave.)
Part II:
The National Historic
Black College Fair & Expo
Showcasing over 60 historical Black colleges &
other regional, national, global educational Institutions. Featuring exhibits, financial aid info, networking and information on career opportunities. Meet and greet alumni celebrities.
W. 135th St. (Btwn. Malcolm X & A.C. Powell Jr. Blvds.)
Noon – 7:00 PM
Free to the general public
Part III:
N.Y. City Health Fair & Expo (Part I)
Theme: Harlem’s Healthy Eating/Healthy Living
Offering the latest health-testing, information, services, exhibits, promotional material on family health services.
11:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
W. 135th St. (Btwn. Malcolm X & A.C. Powell, Jr. Blvds.)
Free to the general public
Part IV:
“The N.Y. City Children’s Festival” (Part I)
Celebrating our youth with music, games, rides, fashions shows, entertainment, sports clinics, chess, gymnastics, petting zoo and pony rides.
12 Noon – 6:00 PM
W. 135th Street (Bet. Malcolm X and A.C.P. Jr. Blvds.)
A Free event (Tickets required)
Part V:
The Harlem Honeys & Bears
N.Y. City Senior Citizens Swimming Demonstrations
At the swimming demonstration, synchronized events will be featured. Senior Citizens will also do speed races, relays, as well as other aquatic activities and exercises.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hansborough Swimming Pool
W. 134th St. (Btwn. 5th Ave. & Malcolm X Blvd.)
For more info, call 646-302-3487
www.harlemhoneysandbears.org
Part VI:
International Vendors, Exhibits, Foods, Art, Fun & Games
W. 135th St. from Malcolm X to Frederick Douglass Blvds.
Free to the general public
Sunday, 17th
HARLEM DAY
Music Theme:
Our biggest Day!
Multiple Stages with live performance and entertainment.
“A Celebration of Gospel and Jazz” Our Musical Roots.
Part I:
3 Main Stages:
12 Noon – 7:00 PM
1. St. Nicholas Stage – R & B/Hip Hop/Reggae
W. 135th St. (Btwn. Frederick Douglass Blvd. &
St. Nicholas Ave.)
2. YMCA Stage – Various Community Based performances of dance/fashion/poetry/music
W. 135th St. (Btwn Malcolm X & A. C. Powell Jr. Blvds.)
3. 5th Ave. Stage – Gospel & Jazz
W. 135th St. (Btwn. 5th Ave. & Malcolm X Blvd.)
Events take place all day. Free to the general public.
Rain Date: Sunday, August 24th
Part II:
N.Y. City Health Fair & Expo (Part II)
(See Sat. Aug. 18th)
2 Blocks Btwn:
W. 135th St. & 5th Ave. - A. C. Powell Jr. Blvds.
Part III:
The Upper Manhattan Auto Show
An East Coast Auto Showcase featuring over a hundred new, unique, antique, vintage, exotic and collectable vehicles as well as other historic buses and motorcycles with awards for best in class categories.
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Howard Bennett Park
W. 135th St. (Btwn. 5th Ave. & Malcolm X Blvd.)
Part IV:
The N.Y. City Children’s Festival (Part II)
(See Saturday, August 18th)
Come see Our Children’s Fashion Show
W. 135th St. (Btwn. Malcolm X & A. C. Powell Jr. Blvds.)
A Free event (Tickets required)
Part V:
The Harlem Honeys & Bears
New York City Youth Swimming Demonstrations
At the swimming demonstration, synchronized events will be featured. Our youth will also do speed races, relays, as well as other aquatic activities and exercises. (see Aug. 16th)
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
For more info, call 646-302-3487
www.harlemhoneysandbears.org
Part VI:
International Vendors, Exhibits, Foods, Art, Fun & Games
W. 135th St. (Btwn. Fifth and St. Nicholas Aves.)
Free to the general public
Saturday, 23rd
HARLEM WEEK
Harlem’s Healthy Living Walk-a-Thon
Grab your family, join your neighbors and friends as we take a nature and historic walk through 3 of Harlem’s Historic Parks: Morningside Park, St. Nicholas Park and Jackie Robinson Park.
Time: TBD
“Stomping at the Savoy” Swing Jazz Dance
The NYC Department of Parks and Recreation in conjunction with HARLEM WEEK will put on outdoor Swing Jazz Dance for all New Yorkers with a major Jazz Orchestra.
Time: 6:00 PM
Jackie Robinson Park
145th St. & Bradhurst Ave.
Wednesday, 27th
“The Joints Are Jumpin’”
A musical salute to Harlem’s Fabled Legacy highlighting the multiple flava and diversity of Harlem’s famous Nite Spots, featuring unique, multicultural artist, foods and beverages, at ten specially selected locations.
5:30 PM & 7:30 PM
By Invitation Only
At various Uptown Locations
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