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17 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem and Beyond

17 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem and Beyond

17 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem and Beyond

Fun things to do this weekend in Harlem and beyond.

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Farewell to the former Hotel Olga–most likely the future site of Al Sharpton's civil rights museum

Farewell to the former Hotel Olga–most likely the future site of Al Sharpton's civil rights museum

Farewell to the former Hotel Olga–most likely the future site of Al Sharpton's civil rights museum

Apr 22, 2019

Easter egg hunts, CBD shakes, and more to check out this weekend and beyond

Easter egg hunts, CBD shakes, and more to check out this weekend and beyond

Easter egg hunts, CBD shakes, and more to check out this weekend and beyond

Apr 19, 2019

Uptown links: two "big, international-name" retailers are looking at 125th Street, and more

Uptown links: two "big, international-name" retailers are looking at 125th Street, and more

Uptown links: two "big, international-name" retailers are looking at 125th Street, and more

Apr 18, 2019

Harlem jazz directory, old-school edition

Harlem jazz directory, old-school edition

Harlem jazz directory, old-school edition

Apr 15, 2019

3 fun things to do in Harlem this weekend (think shopping, a Record Store Day celebration, and more)

3 fun things to do in Harlem this weekend (think shopping, a Record Store Day celebration, and more)

3 fun things to do in Harlem this weekend (think shopping, a Record Store Day celebration, and more)

Apr 12, 2019

Uptown links: Harlem School of the Arts set to undergo major renovations this summer, and more

Uptown links: Harlem School of the Arts set to undergo major renovations this summer, and more

Uptown links: Harlem School of the Arts set to undergo major renovations this summer, and more

Apr 11, 2019

El Museo del Barrio celebrates its 50th anniversary with work from its permanent collection

El Museo del Barrio celebrates its 50th anniversary with work from its permanent collection

El Museo del Barrio celebrates its 50th anniversary with work from its permanent collection

Apr 10, 2019

NYC photographer–and Instagram pro–Silvie Bonne gives picture-taking tips on a walk through Harlem

NYC photographer–and Instagram pro–Silvie Bonne gives picture-taking tips on a walk through Harlem

NYC photographer–and Instagram pro–Silvie Bonne gives picture-taking tips on a walk through Harlem

Apr 9, 2019

The Faith Ringgold exhibit at the Sugar Hill Children's Museum has been extended for two extra weeks

The Faith Ringgold exhibit at the Sugar Hill Children's Museum has been extended for two extra weeks

The Faith Ringgold exhibit at the Sugar Hill Children's Museum has been extended for two extra weeks

Apr 3, 2019

Uptown links: a pedestrian death spurs talk of redesigning Amsterdam Avenue, and more

Uptown links: a pedestrian death spurs talk of redesigning Amsterdam Avenue, and more

Uptown links: a pedestrian death spurs talk of redesigning Amsterdam Avenue, and more

Mar 28, 2019

This artist reimagines the past, depicting black women in exquisite period costumes made of paper

This artist reimagines the past, depicting black women in exquisite period costumes made of paper

This artist reimagines the past, depicting black women in exquisite period costumes made of paper

Mar 27, 2019

Get your suspense on at the second annual Kit Film Noir Festival

Get your suspense on at the second annual Kit Film Noir Festival

Get your suspense on at the second annual Kit Film Noir Festival

Mar 25, 2019

East Harlem has not one, but two great new bakeries—Pabade and Super Nice—plus tons of free art

East Harlem has not one, but two great new bakeries—Pabade and Super Nice—plus tons of free art

East Harlem has not one, but two great new bakeries—Pabade and Super Nice—plus tons of free art

Mar 22, 2019

Take a peek at legendary Harlem photographer James Van Der Zee's glamour shots of African Americans

Take a peek at legendary Harlem photographer James Van Der Zee's glamour shots of African Americans

Take a peek at legendary Harlem photographer James Van Der Zee's glamour shots of African Americans

Mar 19, 2019

Double date: Manhattanville's mini art district + Plowshares Coffee

Double date: Manhattanville's mini art district + Plowshares Coffee

Double date: Manhattanville's mini art district + Plowshares Coffee

Mar 15, 2019

Uptown links: a waitlist opens for affordable housing at El Barrio's Artspace, and more

Uptown links: a waitlist opens for affordable housing at El Barrio's Artspace, and more

Uptown links: a waitlist opens for affordable housing at El Barrio's Artspace, and more

Mar 14, 2019

Art Pigeon is a new, easy way of exploring public art—now with two guides by The Curious Uptowner

Art Pigeon is a new, easy way of exploring public art—now with two guides by The Curious Uptowner

Art Pigeon is a new, easy way of exploring public art—now with two guides by The Curious Uptowner

Mar 6, 2019

Hurry, the American Academy of Arts and Letters in Washington Heights is open to all for a month

Hurry, the American Academy of Arts and Letters in Washington Heights is open to all for a month

Hurry, the American Academy of Arts and Letters in Washington Heights is open to all for a month

Mar 5, 2019

Uptown links: plans revealed for a 42-story skyscraper near the Apollo Theater, and more

Uptown links: plans revealed for a 42-story skyscraper near the Apollo Theater, and more

Uptown links: plans revealed for a 42-story skyscraper near the Apollo Theater, and more

Feb 28, 2019

Claire Oliver Gallery moving from Chelsea to Harlem

Claire Oliver Gallery moving from Chelsea to Harlem

Claire Oliver Gallery moving from Chelsea to Harlem

Feb 26, 2019

Guides

The Best Places to Enjoy Coffee in Harlem

The Best Places to Enjoy Coffee in Harlem

The Best Places to Enjoy Coffee in Harlem

Feb 25

The Ultimate Visitor's Guide to Harlem–Winter Edition: the Best Things to See and Do, Plus Where to Eat Nearby

The Ultimate Visitor's Guide to Harlem–Winter Edition: the Best Things to See and Do, Plus Where to Eat Nearby

The Ultimate Visitor's Guide to Harlem–Winter Edition: the Best Things to See and Do, Plus Where to Eat Nearby

Feb 19

Get Moving at These Unique Harlem Gyms and Studios

Get Moving at These Unique Harlem Gyms and Studios

Get Moving at These Unique Harlem Gyms and Studios

Jan 8

New and Noteworthy

Gottesman Rink in Central Park with views of Harlem

Gottesman Rink in Central Park with views of Harlem

The Ice Skating Rink in Central Park's North End Is Open—and Hosting 5 Special Events Over the Holidays

Dec 22, 2025

Top 6 Things to Get Excited About When the Studio Museum in Harlem Reopens on November 15

Top 6 Things to Get Excited About When the Studio Museum in Harlem Reopens on November 15

Top 6 Things to Get Excited About When the Studio Museum in Harlem Reopens on November 15

Nov 10, 2025

New York State Licensed Cannabis Dispensary sign in the window of Gotham Buds in Harlem

New York State Licensed Cannabis Dispensary sign in the window of Gotham Buds in Harlem

All the Licensed Cannabis Shops Now Open in Upper Manhattan

Aug 19, 2025

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All the Notable New Restaurants and Bars That Have Opened in Harlem and Beyond

All the Notable New Restaurants and Bars That Have Opened in Harlem and Beyond

All the Notable New Restaurants and Bars That Have Opened in Harlem and Beyond

Mar 3

Green oval at Davis Center at Harlem Meer in Central Park, NYC

Green oval at Davis Center at Harlem Meer in Central Park, NYC

Photos: See Central Park's Beautiful New Davis Center at the Harlem Meer

Apr 28, 2025

Checking in on the Trader Joe's and Target Coming to 125th Street in Harlem

Checking in on the Trader Joe's and Target Coming to 125th Street in Harlem

Checking in on the Trader Joe's and Target Coming to 125th Street in Harlem

Sep 30, 2024

From the archives

Season 4 of 'Godfather of Harlem' Is Filming in the Neighborhood

Season 4 of 'Godfather of Harlem' Is Filming in the Neighborhood

Season 4 of 'Godfather of Harlem' Is Filming in the Neighborhood

Jul 16, 2024

See it: the 100-year-old Coliseum theater in Washington Heights is now mostly rubble

See it: the 100-year-old Coliseum theater in Washington Heights is now mostly rubble

See it: the 100-year-old Coliseum theater in Washington Heights is now mostly rubble

Nov 10, 2020

Here's what became of Madam C. J. Walker's grand Harlem mansion

Here's what became of Madam C. J. Walker's grand Harlem mansion

Here's what became of Madam C. J. Walker's grand Harlem mansion

Mar 23, 2020

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