Expert walks that take you through uptown's amazing history, a Harlem film festival with dozens of movies to stream, and more fun things to do this weekend.
Through Sunday, May 9; free
Self-guided or via Zoom
This weeklong celebration of city life inspired by the work of urban activist Jane Jacobs runs through Sunday. Explore the original Morris-Jumel Mansion Estate including historic Sylvan Terrace, join a virtual tour of the Harlem Speedway, get to know Harlem's feminists, and more.
Through Sunday, May 9
The virtual part of this film festival, which kicked off on Thursday, runs all weekend and includes on-demand movies such as Coogan's Way, a documentary about the beloved uptown bar and restaurant that closed last year.
Through May 30; Wed-Fri 2pm-8pm, Sat & Sun noon-8pm
Central Harlem Kente Royal Gallery, 2373 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd between W 138th and W 139th Sts
New York-based artist Elan Cadiz spent the lockdown uplifting others by painting their portraits. These 167 canvases are the result.
Through May 30
Central Harlem Harlem Shake, 100 W 124 St at Lenox Ave
Vote this month—at the counter or online—for one of the seven Harlemites vying for this year's Mr. or Miss Harlem Shake title. The winner gets one year of free burgers, $1,000 in cash, plus a $500 donation to a Harlem-based charity of their choice.
Park and neighborhood clean-ups
Saturday, May 8 10am-noon
Meet at Madison Ave and 125th St
Saturday, May 8 11am-1pm
Meet at the James Baldwin Lawn, St. Nicholas Ave and W 135th St
In case you missed it:
Through April 2022
Central Harlem Morningside Park, Morningside Ave and 120th St
Take a selfie with artist Zaq Landsberg's new 25-foot-long sculpture, "Reclining Liberty," right above the entrance to the park at 120th Street.
Saturdays through October
Harlem Grown Farms, various locations
Workshops on farming (for children) and volunteering (for adults) on Harlem Grown's urban farms return this month. Registration is mandatory.
Through June 5; Tue-Sat 11am-6pm
Central Harlem Claire Oliver Gallery, 2288 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd between W 134th and W 135th Sts
Bahamian artist Gio Swaby's tribute to Black women features a series of large-scale portraits intricately crafted using thread and colorful textiles.
Saturdays through November
1 Fordham Plaza, the Bronx
This vibrant open-air food bazaar is back for the season, featuring 20-plus food vendors selling bites like fried chicken and waffle sandwiches and birria tacos. Due to safety protocols, reservations for a one-hour visit are required (but free).
Through August 1
Upper East Side The Met, 100 Fifth Ave at E 82nd St
This career retrospective of Alice Neel includes a treasure trove of portraits and streetscapes from the 24-year period the painter lived in East Harlem.
Sundays 6pm-9pm
Hamilton Heights The Grange Bar & Eatery, 1635 Amsterdam Ave at W 141st St
After a brief hiatus, the Grange has reopened and is back to hosting the Sam Taylor jazz trio on Sunday nights.
Through September 26; Sat & Sun 11am-5pm
East Harlem El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Ave between E 104th and E 105th Sts
The culmination of two years of research and studio visits by the museum's curators, this national survey takes a closer look at the work of 42 Latinx artists and collectives from the United States and Puerto Rico, exploring themes such as identity, structural racism, migration and more.
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