Celebrating the legacy of Marcus Garvey Park—plus more fun things to do this weekend in Harlem and beyond. Silent Disco in the Park Friday, October 9 6pm-9pm FREE Washington Heights Fort Tryon Park, Cloisters Lawn Boogie under the autumn stars at this silent disco in Fort Tryon Park, complete with wireless headphones. Move and Groove: Live Jazz & Yoga Saturday, October 10 10am-11:30am Central Harlem The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, 58 W 129th St between Fifth and Lenox Ave

Snowdance Farm turkeys can be ordered for Thanksgiving Day. Now in its seventh year, the Hamilton Heights Food Co-op is still going strong. Founded by caterer Lauren McGrath during the early days of the pandemic to help her favorite food purveyors, the Harlem-based co-op currently features six wholesale vendors. The list includes new vendor Balthazar Bakery, Seatide Fish, Lani's Farm, Saxelby Cheese, D'Artagnan—plus in the run-up to Thanksgiving, Snowdance Farm. Their antibio

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The number of licensed cannabis dispensaries in Upper Manhattan continues to grow. A total of 14 have opened their doors between East Harlem and Inwood since recreational weed shops were first legalized by the state in 2022. All are listed on the New York State Office of Cannabis Management's Dispensary Location Verification page, which also has a handy Buy Legal Map. The locations are (from south to north): Uplift Royal East Harlem 1557 Lexington Ave between 99th and 100th S

Art on the walls at Same Time Tomorrow. Harlem's coffee scene continues to expand, meaning these days you're rarely far from a spot serving excellent specialty coffee. Most don't just offer java, but destination-worthy menu items like handmade doughnuts and organic ginger juice—and even outdoor seating on a historic avenue. Two on this list are even bona fide roasters, with roasting machines on site. Here's where to find them all, from south to north: East Harlem Frenchy Coff

The Uptown Farmstand on E 125th Street is open Wednesdays. Autumn has arrived—visit your nearby farmers market now, and you'll discover heaps of vibrant apples, pears, watermelon, beets, kale, cauliflower, and more. If you prefer picking up a box of produce from a CSA, there are plenty of options, too. Here's where and when to find them, from south to north: Farmers' Markets Harvest Home - Metropolitan Hospital Market East Harlem E 97th St and Second Ave Fridays 8am-3pm Open

New bakery and restaurant Boogie Lab is partially open in Washington Heights. The unique sourdough-bakery-meets-bistro-and-bar, first launched in Zagreb, Croatia, three years ago, quietly opened its bakeshop earlier this month, with the rest coming soon. The business is located in the old Coogan's space at 4015 Broadway and W 169th Street "At Boogie, fermentation is the foundation. All of our items are built around a living sourdough culture," reads a sign posted in its windo

Roller skating at Riverbank State Park. Note: TCU is taking a short break and will return to regular posting next month. In the meantime... The tail end of summer is here—and it's all about enjoying the warm weather any way you can. Here are six ways to do that in Harlem and beyond. And, yes, each is 100% The Curious Uptowner-approved: 1. Catch a sunset at these three waterfront destinations. Pick your favorite waterfront view, starting with the one on a decommissioned Navy

The 314 Pizza with pepperoni and hot honey at Bar 314. If it's feeling like pizza night, you're in luck: Harlem's top pie-slinging spots all offer easy delivery—even 93-year-old Patsy's, which still uses a coal-fired oven—either through delivery platforms or via their own websites. Here is a list of TCU's favorites, serving up everything from bubbling Neapolitan pies to old-fashioned Grandma squares, and the best way to order. From south to north: Patsy's Pizzeria East Harlem

A McDonald's is coming to 101 W 116th Street. A McDonald's restaurant is coming to a historic Harlem building. Recently posted construction notices reveal the fast food chain is moving into a ground-floor space inside the Bernheimer Building at 101-111 W 116th Street, located on the corner of Lenox Avenue/Malcolm X Boulevard. The elegant two-story property was originally constructed as an office building in 1906. Over the years tenants have included the Mutual Alliance Trust

Urban Market of Sugar Hill is opening a store at 700 St. Nicholas Avenue in Harlem. Three new supermarkets are expanding where Harlemites shop for groceries. Shop Fair Supermarket is taking over the old Rite Aid location at 2170 Frederick Douglass Boulevard and 117th Street, and has a "Now hiring" sign in front of the still-under-construction space. [Editor's note 10/1/26: An earlier version of this post incorrectly stated that the name would be Fine Fare, based on the job no

Grant's Tomb is the backdrop for "A Great Day in Harlem" The 52nd annual Harlem Week—a 16-day community festival filled with live music, street fairs and more—kicks off this Saturday, August 1 and runs through Sunday, August 16. From "A Great Day in Harlem," featuring the International Village market and the Concert Under the Stars, to Harlem Day, including the Sundae Sermon festival and a celebration of Maxwell, here are just some of the events you don't want to miss: NYC Su

The Apollo Stages at the Victoria. A wave of new buildings and businesses continues to transform Harlem's 125th Street. Glossy high-rises like the 28-story Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel, which opened in 2023, have already significantly altered the skyline. Major retailers that arrived soon after, including Trader Joe's, Sephora and Target, are behind the jaw-dropping changes at street level. More recently, the Studio Museum in Harlem returned to the iconic thoroughfare in

Cocktail hour at Bixi. Sometimes a discounted drink—paired with a small, savory bite—is the perfect ending to a busy day. You just have to time it right. So here then are 24 fun happy hours around Harlem, with a quick rundown of each spot's hours and drink specials (where available). From deals on wine and oysters to bubbly spritzes, there's something for everyone. Note: hours and prices tend to change, so be sure to check before you go. East Harlem Bar Goyana 177 E 100th St

Summer is in full swing, welcoming a fresh wave of visitors ready to explore Harlem. If you're one of them—or happen to be hosting friends and family in the area—here's a top list of things to see and do in the neighborhood. (Don't have room for guests? Try the area's newest hotels: the Harlem Renaissance-themed Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel or the The George Manhattan, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.) And since you're bound to get hungry, check out TCU's suggestions for w

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que at 700 W 125th Street in West Harlem. Only 11 uptown eateries are taking part in the latest round of NYC Restaurant Week—which runs from July 20 to August 16—featuring set lunch and dinner menus for $30, $45 and $60. The slimmer group of participating restaurants this summer includes classic Harlem destinations like Red Rooster and new kids on the block such as Patrick's on the Hill. Find the full list below and start making your plans: Central Harlem Arche

Harlem Tavern on the corner of Frederick Douglass Blvd and 116th St. It's a great time to be a soccer fan in New York: the World Cup semi-finals kick off today and the final is set for Sunday, July 19. If you're looking for a place to watch the games while grabbing a drink and soaking up the good vibes, below are some places to start. Free community events: NYC DOT is hosting a Soccer Streets Watch Party on July 14 starting at 2pm in Johnny Hartman Plaza (Amsterdam Ave and W

Harlem Summer Nights, formerly known at the Uptown Night Market, is moving to Fridays. A popular Harlem food festival has a new name—and schedule. The former Uptown Night Market is now known as Harlem Summer Nights and hosting more than 60 rotating vendors every Friday night starting on July 10 and running through August 21 from 4pm to 10pm. Like its previous incarnation, the market will stretch out under the arches of the Riverside Drive Viaduct on 12th Avenue north of W 133

Sunset views at Baylander Steel Beach in West Harlem. Whether they're right up against the river or perched high above it, uptown's waterfront dining options all have one thing in common—enviable views of the Hudson. Not to mention menus that offer both light bites and larger plates, plus a wide range of summery cocktails. To help you find your favorite, here's the list from south to north: Baylander Steel Beach West Harlem West Harlem Piers, W 125th Street at the Hudson Rive

From parades to live concerts, there are loads of ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Harlem and beyond.