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15 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem and Beyond

15 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem and Beyond

15 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

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

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)

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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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