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23 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem and Beyond

23 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem and Beyond

23 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem and Beyond

Fun things to do this weekend in Harlem and beyond.

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Uptown links: Justice Thurgood Marshall's former home is for sale, a new Harlem speakeasy, and more

Uptown links: Justice Thurgood Marshall's former home is for sale, a new Harlem speakeasy, and more

Uptown links: Justice Thurgood Marshall's former home is for sale, a new Harlem speakeasy, and more

Feb 27, 2020

Uptown links: two new bike lanes are coming to Harlem and Washington Heights this year, and more

Uptown links: two new bike lanes are coming to Harlem and Washington Heights this year, and more

Uptown links: two new bike lanes are coming to Harlem and Washington Heights this year, and more

Feb 21, 2020

This year's commemoration of Malcolm X in the former Audubon Ballroom features a Netflix docuseries

This year's commemoration of Malcolm X in the former Audubon Ballroom features a Netflix docuseries

This year's commemoration of Malcolm X in the former Audubon Ballroom features a Netflix docuseries

Feb 19, 2020

Uptown links: 'Godfather of Harlem' renewed for Season 2, and more

Uptown links: 'Godfather of Harlem' renewed for Season 2, and more

Uptown links: 'Godfather of Harlem' renewed for Season 2, and more

Feb 13, 2020

Here's the East Harlem street where Scorsese recreated a real-life mobster hangout in 'The Irishman'

Here's the East Harlem street where Scorsese recreated a real-life mobster hangout in 'The Irishman'

Here's the East Harlem street where Scorsese recreated a real-life mobster hangout in 'The Irishman'

Feb 7, 2020

6 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King in Harlem this weekend

6 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King in Harlem this weekend

6 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King in Harlem this weekend

Jan 17, 2020

The top posts of 2019

The top posts of 2019

The top posts of 2019

Dec 28, 2019

Explore Harlem on a budget at these 5 free cultural destinations

Explore Harlem on a budget at these 5 free cultural destinations

Explore Harlem on a budget at these 5 free cultural destinations

Dec 18, 2019

The Hotel Olga–the premier hotel for African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance–is now rubble

The Hotel Olga–the premier hotel for African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance–is now rubble

The Hotel Olga–the premier hotel for African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance–is now rubble

Nov 18, 2019

5 fun things to do in Harlem and Washington Heights this weekend

5 fun things to do in Harlem and Washington Heights this weekend

5 fun things to do in Harlem and Washington Heights this weekend

Nov 14, 2019

7 fun things to do in Harlem this weekend

7 fun things to do in Harlem this weekend

7 fun things to do in Harlem this weekend

Oct 25, 2019

The Little Red Lighthouse Festival, the Harlem Harvest Festival and more things to do this weekend

The Little Red Lighthouse Festival, the Harlem Harvest Festival and more things to do this weekend

The Little Red Lighthouse Festival, the Harlem Harvest Festival and more things to do this weekend

Oct 4, 2019

The 35th Annual Medieval Festival, a free outdoor screening of "Claudine," and more fun things to do

The 35th Annual Medieval Festival, a free outdoor screening of "Claudine," and more fun things to do

The 35th Annual Medieval Festival, a free outdoor screening of "Claudine," and more fun things to do

Sep 27, 2019

Uptown links: Langston Hughes' Harlem home gets a preservation grant, and more

Uptown links: Langston Hughes' Harlem home gets a preservation grant, and more

Uptown links: Langston Hughes' Harlem home gets a preservation grant, and more

Jul 11, 2019

The Mt. Morris Baths are gone, but the space that housed Harlem's gay bathhouse holds a few secrets

The Mt. Morris Baths are gone, but the space that housed Harlem's gay bathhouse holds a few secrets

The Mt. Morris Baths are gone, but the space that housed Harlem's gay bathhouse holds a few secrets

Jun 25, 2019

From restaurants to exhibits, Ruby Dee is having a major moment in Harlem

From restaurants to exhibits, Ruby Dee is having a major moment in Harlem

From restaurants to exhibits, Ruby Dee is having a major moment in Harlem

Jun 10, 2019

Uptown links: funding is close for East Harlem's African Burial Ground, and more

Uptown links: funding is close for East Harlem's African Burial Ground, and more

Uptown links: funding is close for East Harlem's African Burial Ground, and more

Jun 6, 2019

All the ways to celebrate the life of Norma Miller, the Lindy-Hopping Queen of Swing, this weekend

All the ways to celebrate the life of Norma Miller, the Lindy-Hopping Queen of Swing, this weekend

All the ways to celebrate the life of Norma Miller, the Lindy-Hopping Queen of Swing, this weekend

May 20, 2019

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

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

Guides

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

The new Studio Museum in Harlem on 125th Street

The new Studio Museum in Harlem on 125th Street

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

Nov 25, 2025

Le Musette coffee shop in Harlem

Le Musette coffee shop in Harlem

The Best Places to Enjoy Coffee in Harlem

Nov 13, 2025

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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CUP (Coffee Uplifts People) is now open at The Africa Center

CUP (Coffee Uplifts People) is now open at The Africa Center

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

Feb 5

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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