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20 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem, Washington Heights and Beyond

20 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem, Washington Heights and Beyond

20 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem, Washington Heights and Beyond

EMERGE125 moves to El Museo this weekend. Photo: Benny Jean-Baptiste The event-packed Uptown Arts Stroll returns for its 23rd year, plus...

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Uptown links: Central Park North's prison is closing, and more

Uptown links: Central Park North's prison is closing, and more

Uptown links: Central Park North's prison is closing, and more

May 30, 2019

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Sugar Monk—a new Harlem bar where the cocktails are almost too beautiful to drink—opens tonight

Sugar Monk—a new Harlem bar where the cocktails are almost too beautiful to drink—opens tonight

Sugar Monk—a new Harlem bar where the cocktails are almost too beautiful to drink—opens tonight

May 24, 2019

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Uptown links: new Southeast Asian pub The Expat coming to Morningside Heights, and more

Uptown links: new Southeast Asian pub The Expat coming to Morningside Heights, and more

Uptown links: new Southeast Asian pub The Expat coming to Morningside Heights, and more

May 23, 2019

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Four fun things to do this weekend before or after Harlem EatUp!

Four fun things to do this weekend before or after Harlem EatUp!

Four fun things to do this weekend before or after Harlem EatUp!

May 17, 2019

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Uptown links: La Marina's reopening is in limbo, the Queen of Swing has died, and more

Uptown links: La Marina's reopening is in limbo, the Queen of Swing has died, and more

Uptown links: La Marina's reopening is in limbo, the Queen of Swing has died, and more

May 16, 2019

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Nutritionist and "The Plan" author Lyn-Genet Recitas opens her first restaurant this week

Nutritionist and "The Plan" author Lyn-Genet Recitas opens her first restaurant this week

Nutritionist and "The Plan" author Lyn-Genet Recitas opens her first restaurant this week

May 14, 2019

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Two Mother's Day pop-up events, a free jazz festival, and more fun things to do this weekend

Two Mother's Day pop-up events, a free jazz festival, and more fun things to do this weekend

Two Mother's Day pop-up events, a free jazz festival, and more fun things to do this weekend

May 10, 2019

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Uptown links: Target's new Washington Heights location will likely be small-format, and more

Uptown links: Target's new Washington Heights location will likely be small-format, and more

Uptown links: Target's new Washington Heights location will likely be small-format, and more

May 9, 2019

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Penny Jo's, a new bar from the Uptown Bourbon team, opens in Washington Heights

Penny Jo's, a new bar from the Uptown Bourbon team, opens in Washington Heights

Penny Jo's, a new bar from the Uptown Bourbon team, opens in Washington Heights

May 8, 2019

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Three very Harlem reasons to visit Shake Shack's new location on 125th Street (updated)

Three very Harlem reasons to visit Shake Shack's new location on 125th Street (updated)

Three very Harlem reasons to visit Shake Shack's new location on 125th Street (updated)

May 6, 2019

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Jane's Walk NYC, the Blessing of the Bikes, and more fun things to do this weekend

Jane's Walk NYC, the Blessing of the Bikes, and more fun things to do this weekend

Jane's Walk NYC, the Blessing of the Bikes, and more fun things to do this weekend

May 3, 2019

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Uptown links: South Bend comes to Harlem, and more

Uptown links: South Bend comes to Harlem, and more

Uptown links: South Bend comes to Harlem, and more

May 2, 2019

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A cool new indie bookstore opens in the Bronx, and more fun things to see and do this weekend

A cool new indie bookstore opens in the Bronx, and more fun things to see and do this weekend

A cool new indie bookstore opens in the Bronx, and more fun things to see and do this weekend

Apr 26, 2019

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Two new spots for sips and bites are coming to Hamilton Heights: Harlem Wine Room and Hamilton Hall

Two new spots for sips and bites are coming to Hamilton Heights: Harlem Wine Room and Hamilton Hall

Two new spots for sips and bites are coming to Hamilton Heights: Harlem Wine Room and Hamilton Hall

Apr 24, 2019

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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

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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

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Kick off the 420 celebrations early at Come Back Daily, Harlem's new one-stop CBD shop

Kick off the 420 celebrations early at Come Back Daily, Harlem's new one-stop CBD shop

Kick off the 420 celebrations early at Come Back Daily, Harlem's new one-stop CBD shop

Apr 17, 2019

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Health-minded Lyn-Genet's Kitchen to replace recently shuttered The Draft House in Hamilton Heights

Health-minded Lyn-Genet's Kitchen to replace recently shuttered The Draft House in Hamilton Heights

Health-minded Lyn-Genet's Kitchen to replace recently shuttered The Draft House in Hamilton Heights

Apr 16, 2019

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Harlem jazz directory, old-school edition

Harlem jazz directory, old-school edition

Harlem jazz directory, old-school edition

Apr 15, 2019

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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

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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

May 21

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

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

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

May 12

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 7

New and Noteworthy

People at the Uptown Night Market in West Harlem

People at the Uptown Night Market in West Harlem

The Uptown Night Market Is Going Weekly—and Changing Locations

May 7

Facade of Dynasty Commodities legal dispensary in Harlem

Facade of Dynasty Commodities legal dispensary in Harlem

Sixth Licensed Cannabis Shop Opens in Upper Manhattan

Apr 22

Two New Spots with Popular Sister Establishments Open in West Harlem: Winnie Said and Fumo Caffe e Vino

Two New Spots with Popular Sister Establishments Open in West Harlem: Winnie Said and Fumo Caffe e Vino

Two New Spots with Popular Sister Establishments Open in West Harlem: Winnie Said and Fumo Caffe e Vino

Oct 16, 2024

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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

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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

Head to Hajji's in East Harlem for the Chopped Cheese That Many Say Is the Original

Head to Hajji's in East Harlem for the Chopped Cheese That Many Say Is the Original

Head to Hajji's in East Harlem for the Chopped Cheese That Many Say Is the Original

Jun 20, 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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