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16 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

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

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

Uptown links: James Van Der Zee's studio portraits of a flourishing Harlem, and more

Uptown links: James Van Der Zee's studio portraits of a flourishing Harlem, and more

Uptown links: James Van Der Zee's studio portraits of a flourishing Harlem, and more

Mar 7, 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

The Green Book's Harlem Roots

The Green Book's Harlem Roots

The Green Book's Harlem Roots

Feb 25, 2019

Uptown links: affordable housing lottery launches in Hamilton Heights historic district, and more

Uptown links: affordable housing lottery launches in Hamilton Heights historic district, and more

Uptown links: affordable housing lottery launches in Hamilton Heights historic district, and more

Feb 21, 2019

Uptown links: Apollo Theater doc will kick off Tribeca Film Festival, and more

Uptown links: Apollo Theater doc will kick off Tribeca Film Festival, and more

Uptown links: Apollo Theater doc will kick off Tribeca Film Festival, and more

Feb 14, 2019

Uptown links: one of Barry Jenkins' favorite "Beale Street" locations, and more

Uptown links: one of Barry Jenkins' favorite "Beale Street" locations, and more

Uptown links: one of Barry Jenkins' favorite "Beale Street" locations, and more

Feb 7, 2019

Kick off Black History Month with a peek inside Langston Hughes' historic Harlem home

Kick off Black History Month with a peek inside Langston Hughes' historic Harlem home

Kick off Black History Month with a peek inside Langston Hughes' historic Harlem home

Feb 1, 2019

The 1960s come alive on the set of 'Godfather of Harlem' in Sugar Hill

The 1960s come alive on the set of 'Godfather of Harlem' in Sugar Hill

The 1960s come alive on the set of 'Godfather of Harlem' in Sugar Hill

Jan 28, 2019

6 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr in Harlem this weekend

6 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr in Harlem this weekend

6 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr in Harlem this weekend

Jan 18, 2019

Uptown links: a revealing look at an iconic map of 1930s Harlem, and more

Uptown links: a revealing look at an iconic map of 1930s Harlem, and more

Uptown links: a revealing look at an iconic map of 1930s Harlem, and more

Jan 17, 2019

Bid farewell to this block-long 1920s auto showroom in West Harlem

Bid farewell to this block-long 1920s auto showroom in West Harlem

Bid farewell to this block-long 1920s auto showroom in West Harlem

Jan 8, 2019

Uptown links: a real skyscraper is coming to Morningside Heights, and more

Uptown links: a real skyscraper is coming to Morningside Heights, and more

Uptown links: a real skyscraper is coming to Morningside Heights, and more

Jan 3, 2019

Step inside Hilltop Park Alehouse, an old-is-new tavern in Washington Heights

Step inside Hilltop Park Alehouse, an old-is-new tavern in Washington Heights

Step inside Hilltop Park Alehouse, an old-is-new tavern in Washington Heights

Dec 14, 2018

Uptown links: Harlem's first Shake Shack has an opening date, Insomnia Cookies is coming to 125th St

Uptown links: Harlem's first Shake Shack has an opening date, Insomnia Cookies is coming to 125th St

Uptown links: Harlem's first Shake Shack has an opening date, Insomnia Cookies is coming to 125th St

Dec 13, 2018

Harlem Fire Watchtower scaffolding is up and ready for the landmark's return

Harlem Fire Watchtower scaffolding is up and ready for the landmark's return

Harlem Fire Watchtower scaffolding is up and ready for the landmark's return

Dec 5, 2018

Uptown links: Citi Bike's expansion into northern Manhattan is looking a lot closer, Carrot Top

Uptown links: Citi Bike's expansion into northern Manhattan is looking a lot closer, Carrot Top

Uptown links: Citi Bike's expansion into northern Manhattan is looking a lot closer, Carrot Top

Nov 29, 2018

Uptown links: Stan Lee's lasting connection to Washington Heights, and more

Uptown links: Stan Lee's lasting connection to Washington Heights, and more

Uptown links: Stan Lee's lasting connection to Washington Heights, and more

Nov 15, 2018

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

Jun 2

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

Apr 6

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

The Apollo Stages at the Victoria on 125th Street in Harlem

The Apollo Stages at the Victoria on 125th Street in Harlem

Here's What's New—and Still on the Horizon—on Harlem's Rapidly-Transforming 125th Street

Apr 27

La Marqueta sign on facade of building

La Marqueta sign on facade of building

A City-Owned Grocery Store Is Coming to East Harlem. Here's When and Where

Apr 14

The Historic Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market Has Moved to a Temporary New Location to Clear the Way for Affordable Housing. Here's Where's to Find It.

The Historic Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market Has Moved to a Temporary New Location to Clear the Way for Affordable Housing. Here's Where's to Find It.

The Historic Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market Has Moved to a Temporary New Location to Clear the Way for Affordable Housing. Here's Where's to Find It.

Feb 9

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New Harlem coffee shop Same Time Tomorrow

New Harlem coffee shop Same Time Tomorrow

All the Notable New Restaurants and Bars That Have Opened in Harlem and Beyond (Plus Some Closures)

May 27

Roller skating rink opens at Riverbank State Park

Roller skating rink opens at Riverbank State Park

The Roller Skating Rink in Riverbank State Park Reopens for the Season This Weekend

Apr 9

24 Great Happy Hours Around Harlem

24 Great Happy Hours Around Harlem

24 Great Happy Hours Around Harlem

Apr 8

From the archives

Here's what became of Madam C. J. Walker's grand Harlem mansion (see new photos)

Here's what became of Madam C. J. Walker's grand Harlem mansion (see new photos)

Here's what became of Madam C. J. Walker's grand Harlem mansion (see new photos)

Mar 19

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

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