Celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the High Bridge With Free Tours of the Water Tower and More
It's the iconic High Bridge's 175th birthday—and you're invited. The NYC Parks department is celebrating the city's oldest standing...
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- 5 days ago
- 5 min
20 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem, Washington Heights and Beyond
A new free event with games at the legendary Rucker Park, the return of the community-wide Hike the Heights, the food-filled Harlem...
- May 30
- 1 min
Here's Where to Play Pickleball in Harlem
The pickleball craze has officially reached NYC, with more than a dozen pickleball courts opening at Wollman Rink in Central Park last...
- May 25
- 1 min
Uptown's One-of-a-Kind Totally Kid Carousel Reopens for the Season This Weekend
Carousel season kicks off this weekend in Riverbank State Park, home of the utterly one-of-a-kind Totally Kid Carousel. You'll have three...
- May 22
- 1 min
These Four Uptown Film Festivals—Ranging from East Harlem to Inwood—Are Almost Here
It's film festival season in Upper Manhattan, with a range of multiple-day events celebrating indie and local talents set to kick off...
- May 17
- 1 min
The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Returns to Harlem in a New Location
The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is back in Harlem this year in a new venue. The fair, highlighting contemporary artists from...
- May 14
- 1 min
Here's How to Get Tickets to the Next Free Movie at the United Palace in Washington Heights
Free movies are back for another season at the dazzling United Palace theater in Washington Heights, and the second screening of 2023 is...
- May 11
- 2 min
Uptown Thrill: Walking (or Biking) Across the George Washington Bridge
Here's a thrill better than any amusement park ride, and with none of the long lines: a brisk walk or bike ride across the George...
- May 2
- 1 min
The Studio Museum in Harlem's New Building Is Coming Into Focus
The Studio Museum in Harlem's new David Adjaye-designed building is finally coming into focus. The highly-anticipated six-story space at...
- May 1
- 1 min
Roller Skating Season Is Back in Harlem
With roller skating surging in popularity, there are more places than ever to roller skate in NYC, including Rockefeller Center. But...
- Apr 18
- 2 min
10 Must-See Murals in Harlem
From decades-old murals that have recently undergone renovations to more recent subway art commissioned by the MTA, here's a shortlist of...
- Apr 6
- 2 min
The Best Park Stairs for the Perfect Uptown Workout
A set of long park stairs is the perfect place to get a serious workout. And if you live uptown, you're never too far from a hilly park...
- Apr 5
- 3 min
The 12 Most Instagrammable Spots in Upper Manhattan
New York is bursting with Instagrammable places like Times Square and the Brooklyn Bridge—but those spots are for beginners. If you're...
- Mar 23
- 1 min
Uptown Links: City Plans New Bike-Friendly Harlem River Greenway, and More
• The city has announced plans to build a seven-mile greenway for cyclists and pedestrians along the Harlem River in the Bronx,...
- Mar 20
- 1 min
Photos: New Disney+ Series 'Daredevil: Born Again' Spotted Filming in Harlem
It looks like Harlem is standing in for Hell’s Kitchen in the new Disney+ series “Daredevil: Born Again. The 18-episode reboot, with...
- Mar 16
- 1 min
Uptown Links: City Seeking Artists to Repaint 191st Street Tunnel, and More
• The Department of Transportation is inviting artists to submit proposals for the latest beautification project of the 191st Street...
- Mar 9
- 2 min
17 Movies Filmed in Harlem You Can Stream Right Now
Harlem and its streets—the gritty and the beautiful—have served as the backdrop in a long list of memorable films, from classic...
- Mar 8
- 4 min
The Ultimate Visitor's Guide to Harlem: the Best Things to See and Do, Plus Where to Eat Nearby
Spring is almost here, which means visitors hoping to explore Harlem are sure to follow. If you're one of them—or happen to be hosting...
- Mar 6
- 1 min
The 31st Annual Women's Jazz Festival Kicks Off Tonight at the Schomburg Center in Harlem
This month you have not one but three chances to hear today's best-known and emerging Black women jazz artists take the stage in Harlem....
- Mar 2
- 1 min
Uptown Links: New French/NorCal Restaurant The Bonnefont Is Coming to Fort Tryon Park, and More
• A new restaurant called The Bonnefont is headed to the former New Leaf space in Fort Tryon Park. It'll be run by the team behind The...
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