16 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem and Beyond
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A 20-block celebration of Puerto Rican culture in El Barrio—plus more fun things to do in Harlem and beyond.
June 1-29
Various locations from W 125th to W 220th Sts
The 24th Annual Uptown Arts Stroll, a monthlong celebration of the arts in West Harlem, Washington Heighs and Inwood, is here—and it's vast, stretching across the entire northern half of Manhattan. From free outdoor jazz concerts to neighborhood walking tours to art exhibitions, there's something to see or do pretty much every day in June. Bookmark the Arts Stroll's guide, then check back regularly.
Friday, June 12 5:30pm-7:30pm
Central Harlem Harlem Wine Gallery, 2067 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd between W 123rd and W 124th Sts
Ever wondered how canned wine and donuts would pair together? Handcrafted donut shop Doughnut Plant is parking its "DoughPod" in front of Harlem Wine Gallery to help you answer this question.
Saturday, June 13 10am-5pm
East Harlem E 116th St between Second and Lexington Aves & Third Ave between E 106th and E 122nd Sts
This prelude to Sunday's Puerto Rican Parade is now a 20-block-wide celebration, featuring live music, food and plenty of culture.
Saturday, June 13 1pm-3pm FREE
Washington Heights Highbridge Park, W 174th St and Amsterdam Ave
Join the Urban Park Rangers for this free public tour up to the tippy top of the historic, 200-foot-tall Highbridge Water Tower, part of the Old Croton Aqueduct system.
• Saturday, June 13 at 5pm FREE; Central Harlem Morningside Park, W 114th St and Manhattan Ave
• Saturday, June 13 at 6pm FREE; West Harlem Montefiore Park, W 137th St and Broadway
This free summer-long jazz festival throughout West Harlem continues with the KA Collective in Morningside Park and DaSo Afro-Caribbean Soul in Montefiore Park.
Sunday, June 14 at 2pm & Sunday, June 21 at 2pm FREE
Washington Heights Fort Tryon Park, Cloisters Lawn, enter at Margaret Corbin Circle
Enjoy music by members of the New York Scandia Symphony and guest artists at this series of weekend concerts on the newly-restored Cloisters Lawn (bring a blanket).
Sunday, June 14 2pm-5pm FREE
West Harlem Ralph Ellison Plaza, Riverside Drive and W 150th St
A mix of local musicians and vocalists performs at this outdoor community jazz concert in leafy Ralph Ellison Plaza.
In case you missed it:
May 23-June 28; Saturdays & Sundays 1pm-7pm, holidays noon-6pm
West Harlem Riverbank State Park, entrance at Riverside Drive and 145th St
The spring season has kicked off at this one-of-a-kind carousel featuring funky flamingos, octopuses and other animals based on drawings by local elementary school students.
Through December 5, 2026; Mon-Sat 10am-6pm FREE
Central Harlem Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Blvd and 135th St
Discover the seeds of the Schomburg Center up close: original books, manuscripts, and art rooted in Black culture—collected by Arturo Schomburg and acquired by the New York Public Library in 1926. And don't miss: "100: A Century of Collections, Community and Creativity," celebrating the Schomburg's first century (through June 30).
May 1-September 6; Fri & Sat 11am-9pm; Sun, Wed & Thu 11am-6pm
Central Harlem The Studio Museum in Harlem, 144 W 125th St between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd and Lenox Ave
See the work of 17 up-and-coming artists of African descent at this new exhibition in The Studio Museum in Harlem's beautiful new home. Don't forget: Book your tickets for free admission on family-friendly Studio Sundays.
April 23-August 2; Thu-Sun 11am-5pm
East Harlem El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Ave at 104th St
Learn about Sophie Rivera, a feminist photographer of Puerto Rican descent, in this survey that includes portraits, documentary images, and photos of the city's subway and graffiti scene in the 1970s. Also at the museum: "Jangueando," featuring about 30 newly acquired works, from paintings to installations.
Sat & Sun 1pm-4pm, 6pm-9pm; Mon & Tues 4pm-7pm; Wed & Fri 6pm-9pm (ages 18+)
West Harlem Roller skating rink at Riverbank State Park, entrance at Riverside Drive and W 145th St
Lace up your skates and take a spin around the outdoor roller rink at Riverbank State Park.
Weekends starting on Fridays at 8pm
Sugar Hill 750A St. Nicholas Ave between W 147th and W 148th Sts
This Black-owned comedy club—the only one in NYC—kicks off the weekend with live shows every Friday.
Saturdays at 9am FREE
Inwood Inwood Hill Park, Seaman Avenue and Isham Street entrance
Organized by New York Road Runners, this free community-led 5K run includes three loops through the woods and along the salt marsh in Inwood Hill Park.
Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm FREE
Hamilton Heights 414 W 141st St between St. Nicholas and Convent Aves
Go on a free tour of founding father Alexander Hamilton's historic uptown home, including a stroll through the parlor, dining room and study.
Weekends until 3:45am
Central Harlem Shrine, 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd between W 133rd and W 134th Sts
This gem of a live music venue kicks into high gear on the weekends with a mix of jazz, funk, blues, and even comedy—ending with DJ sets that run into the early morning.
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