16 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem and Beyond
Harlem Week kicks off this weekend with loads of fun events—plus more things to see and do: Harlem Week Friday, August 12-Sunday, August...
- 3 days ago
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Lego Teams Up with Artist Hebru Brantley and Brotherhood Sister Sol for a Playspace in West Harlem
Lego has teamed up with artist Hebru Brantley and youth development organization Brotherhood Sister Sol to create a new playspace in West...
- 5 days ago
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The Uptown Night Market Returns to West Harlem This Week
The next Uptown Night Market is almost here. The popular monthly festival, featuring 50-plus local vendors selling food, drinks and merch...
- Aug 1
- 3 min
The 12 Most Instagrammable Spots in Upper Manhattan
New York is bursting with Instagrammable places like Times Square and the Brooklyn Bridge—but those are for beginners. If you're ready...
- Jul 28
- 1 min
Uptown Links: Colorful New Radio Hotel Opens in Washington Heights, and More
• You'll be hard-pressed to miss Washington Heights's colorful new Radio Hotel, which opened earlier this week. Its bright facade—think...
- Jul 19
- 1 min
6 Ways to Enjoy the Dog Days of Summer in Harlem and Beyond
The dog days of summer are here—and it's all about enjoying the outdoors while trying to stay cool. Here are six ways to do that in...
- Jun 30
- 1 min
The George Washington Bridge Tower Lights Are On Only a Few Days a Year, Including the 4th of July
It's an event that happens just a few times a year, but one definitely worth waiting for: the day when the George Washington Bridge's...
- Jun 29
- 1 min
Riverside Park's Weed-Munching Goats Are Back for Their Third Summer
Riverside Park's popular weed-munching goats are back, and they're hungry. Here for their third summer since 2019—the event was paused in...
- Jun 27
- 2 min
NYC Pools Open Tomorrow. Here Are 8 to Visit Uptown (Including One in a State Park).
The city's outdoor pools reopen for the season Tuesday, June 28—just in time for what's predicted to be another sweltering summer. While...
- May 18
- 1 min
Columbia's Manhattanville Community Day Is Back with Free Events—and a Chance to See What's New
Manhattanville Community Day is back after a pandemic pause with an afternoon of free events on Columbia's West Harlem campus. The...
- May 5
- 1 min
A Food Bazaar Supermarket Is Opening Soon in East Harlem
Supermarket chain Food Bazaar is opening its first location in East Harlem soon. Signage for the new grocery store is now up on the...
- May 5
- 1 min
Uptown Links: the Facade of a Historic Harlem Townhouse Collapses, and More
• After the facade of the historic townhouse at 726 St. Nicholas Avenue began to collapse, the city installed a temporary wall to...
- Apr 27
- 1 min
A New Artisan & Farmers Market Kicks Off on the City College Campus this Weekend
A new twice-weekly food market is debuting this weekend on the City College campus in Hamilton Heights. Market in the Heights, with plans...
- Apr 25
- 1 min
Here Is This Year's List of Open Streets in Upper Manhattan, Including Seven New Locations
The city just announced the full list of Open Streets for 2022, including seven new and nine returning car-free blocks in Upper...
- Apr 20
- 1 min
Uptown Links: Vendor-Packed Harlem Bazaar Kicks Off on 125th Street in May, and More
• The team behind the popular Uptown Night Market is getting ready to launch the Harlem Bazaar, a new monthly shopping event at the Adam...
- Apr 19
- 2 min
A Primer on Harlem's Avenues Named After Prominent African Americans
Manhattan's amazing grid system makes navigating the city a breeze for locals and tourists alike—except when you find yourself on a part...
- Apr 18
- 2 min
The Best Park Stairs for the Perfect Uptown Workout
A set of long park stairs is the perfect place to get a serious workout. And if you live uptown, you're never too far from a hilly park...
- Apr 12
- 2 min
Where to Find Harlem's Old Synagogues
Harlem today is justly famous for its Baptist churches, home to countless famous sermons and soul-stirring gospel. But during the heyday...
- Apr 5
- 2 min
The Hamilton Heights Food Co-Op Now Includes Wholesale Deliveries From 7 Vendors
As a New York caterer, Lauren McGrath has a unique professional advantage: She maintains wholesale accounts with some of the city's top...
- Mar 24
- 1 min
Uptown Links: the Caribbean Cultural Center Expands Into a New 5,000-Square-Foot Space, and More
• The Caribbean Cultural Center Africa Diaspora Institute (CCCADI), the 49-year-old arts and culture organization located in a landmarked...
