17 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem and Beyond
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Live jazz and other music around Harlem—plus more fun things to do this weekend.
Saturday, March 14 10am-11:30am
Central Harlem The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, 58 W 129th St between Fifth and Lenox Aves
Come to Harlem's charming jazz museum for a session of vinyasa yoga set to live music.
Saturday, March 14 at 4pm FREE
Morningside Heights Broadway Presbyterian Church, 601 W 114th St and Broadway
The gifted students from Opus 118 Harlem School of Music join members of The Harlem Chamber Players in performing music by Vivaldi and others.
Sunday, March 15 at 6pm FREE
Harlem The Malt House, 439 West 127th St between Convent and Amsterdam Ave
This free live concert that started on Harlem's stoops is moving indoors to the Malt House with a double bill featuring singer Tyreek McDole and jazz musician Endea Owens. Walk-ins should plan to arrive early.
In case you missed it:
Sunday, March 8-Saturday, March 14
Various locations
Discover unique off-menu burgers at restaurants ranging from Uptown Veg to Harlem Shake, all under $15 (with one side). Think creations like Winnie Said's the Cabin Melt, featuring two smash patties, cheddar cheese, special sauce, and onions cooked down with coffee, brown sugar and apple cider vinegar.
February 7-March 15; Thu & Fri 3pm-7pm, Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm FREE
The Bronx Bronx Documentary Center Annex, 364 E 151st St between Melrose and Courtlandt Aves
Explore the work of 42 award-winning photojournalists and documentary photographers focusing on the pressing issues of our times, including migration, climate change, war, protest and more.
Through March 21; Friday 2pm-3pm & Saturday noon-1pm
Inwood Dyckman Farmhouse Museum, 4881 Broadway and 204th St
Continuing all winter long, the farmhouse is offering guided tours of Manhattan's last remaining farmhouse, built in the mid-1780s. Included are stories of the people who shaped Inwood, including the Lenape, Revolutionary War soldiers, the Dyckmans, free and enslaved Africans, and present-day neighbors.
Friday & Saturday 11am-9pm, Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday 11am-6pm
Central Harlem 144 W 125th St between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd and Lenox Ave
The Studio Museum in Harlem's beautiful new home—seven years in the making—is finally open. Come by to see the special exhibition featuring the light sculptures of Tom Lloyd and revolving artworks from the permanent collection. Book your tickets for free admission on family-friendly Studio Sundays.
November 1-March 22, 2026; Wed-Sun 11am-5pm FREE
East Harlem The Africa Center, 1280 Fifth Ave between E 109th and E 110th Sts
This group photography exhibition features the work of 12 Sudanese photographers—half of who still live in the country—tracing the conflict from 2019 revolution to the ongoing war.
November 6-March 22, 2026; Thu-Sun noon-5pm FREE
Washington Heights The Hispanic Society, 3741 Broadway between W 155th and W 156th Sts
Rare historical textiles, recently restored paintings, and newly-exhibited illuminated manuscripts shine the spotlight on the opulent fashions of Imperial Spain.
Friday 6pm-9pm; Saturday & Sunday 1pm-4pm, 6pm-9pm
West Harlem Skating Rink at Riverbank State Park, entrance at Riverside Drive and 145th St
Lace up your skates for ice skating all season long at Riverbank State Park.
Fri 10am-5pm, Sat & Sun 10am-3pm
Sugar Hill Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling, 898 St. Nicholas Ave at 155th St
Stop by for the latest exhibitions—"Faith Ringgold: Artist, Storyteller, Activist," the mural "Beneath the Harlem Sun" by artist Zelinette Estrada and the 2025 Student Exhibition—plus storytelling and much more.
Through Summer 2026, Thu-Sun 11am-5pm
East Harlem El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Ave at 104th St
"Jangueando" features about 30 newly acquired works, including painting, photography, sculpture and installation, at this East Harlem museum celebrating Latino culture.
Through June 30, 2026; Mon-Sat 10am-6pm FREE
Central Harlem Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Blvd and 135th St
The Schomburg is celebrating its 100th anniversary with this exhibition of objects—from paintings by Aaron Douglas to inscriptions by Zora Neal Hurston—that have formed the library's first century. Wow!
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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