Roller Skating Season Continues in Riverbank State Park Into the Fall
Reminder: It's still roller skating season in Harlem. The roller skating rink at Riverbank State Park — which doubles as an ice rink in...
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- 4 days ago
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16 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem and Beyond
The African American Day Parade and its dazzling array of marching bands returns to Harlem for its 55th year—plus more fun things to...
- 6 days ago
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18 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...
- Sep 9
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10 Must-See Murals in Harlem
From decades-old murals that have undergone renovations to more recent subway art commissioned by the MTA, here's a shortlist of the best...
- Sep 5
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Explore Upper Manhattan with These 6 Amazing Running Routes
By Sam Renikoff With its historical sites and sweeping river views, Upper Manhattan has running routes that have been embraced by a large...
- Aug 25
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Movies at the Palace 2024 Continues with a Screening of "Thelma & Louise"
Movies at the Palace 2024 is back with another screening under this year's theme, "Season of Friendship." The uptown film series, taking...
- Aug 20
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6 Ways to Enjoy the Last Days of Summer in Harlem and Beyond
The last days of summer are here—and it's all about enjoying the warm weather any way you can. Here are six ways to do that in Harlem and...
- Aug 15
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Check Out These 6 Free SummerStage Shows This August in Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park
Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park is getting ready to kick off a series of free SummerStage shows, and it all begins tonight. The park's...
- Aug 14
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Here's What's New—and Still on the Horizon—on Harlem's Rapidly-Transforming 125th Street
A wave of new buildings and businesses continues to transform Harlem's 125th Street. Glossy high-rises, like the 28-story Renaissance New...
- Aug 6
- 4 min
The Ultimate Visitor's Guide to Harlem: the Best Things to See and Do, Plus Where to Eat Nearby
Summer is in full swing, welcoming a fresh wave of visitors ready to explore Harlem. If you're one of them—or happen to be hosting...
- Jul 24
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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...
- Jul 16
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Season 4 of 'Godfather of Harlem' Is Filming in the Neighborhood
Filming is underway for Season 4 of the MGM+ series "Godfather of Harlem." Vintage cars lined Hamilton Terrace and W 144th Street on...
- Jul 3
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"A Midsummer Night's Dream" from the Classical Theatre of Harlem Kicks Off This Weekend in Marcus Garvey Park
The Classical Theatre of Harlem returns this month to Marcus Garvey Park with a free outdoor production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer...
- Jul 2
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Jazzmobile's Free Live Jazz Concerts at Grant's Tomb and Marcus Garvey Park Are Back Through the Summer
Harlem is home to many free outdoor jazz concerts in the summer, but there's one that stands out: Jazzmobile's series at Grant's Tomb...
- Jul 1
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Psst: The Outdoor Pool at Riverbank State Park Opens on July 4
You already know about NYC's free outdoor pools, but what about the one uptown oasis that's not on the city's list? Yes, we're talking...
- Jun 26
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NYC's Free Outdoor Pools Open Tomorrow—Here Are 7 to Visit in Harlem and Washington Heights
The city's free outdoor pools reopen for the season on Thursday, June 27—just in time for what's predicted to be another scorching...
- Jun 18
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6 Amazing Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in Harlem and Beyond
Juneteenth, which falls on a Wednesday this year, is almost here. Also known as Freedom Day, the federal holiday commemorates the day...
- Jun 17
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Free Art for All: the Annual Museum Mile Festival Returns to Fifth Avenue Tomorrow
The 46th Annual Museum Mile Festival—one of the city's best free cultural events—returns to the streets of East Harlem and the Upper East...
- Jun 11
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Here's Where to Play Pickleball in Harlem and Beyond
The city's pickleball craze is here to stay, with the 14 pickleball courts in Central Park's Wollman Rink now set to become permanent...
- May 25
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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...
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