The 49th annual Harlem Week—a 12-day festival filled with live music, street fairs and more—kicks off this Wednesday, August 9 and runs through Sunday, August 20.
From A Great Day in Harlem, featuring a special tribute to Tina Turner, to Harlem Day, with an homage to Harry Belafonte, here are the events you don't want to miss:
Thursday, August 10 4pm-10pm
12th Ave and W 133rd St
This popular monthly food fest is back under the arches in West Harlem, featuring more than 60 vendors.
Saturday, August 12 8am-11am
Start location: Edgecombe Ave at W 136th St
This hilly 5K takes runners around St. Nicholas Park with a detour up to 155th Street.
Saturday, August 12 4pm-7pm
Central Park Great Hill, West Side between 103rd and 107th Sts
Bring a blanket and enjoy live jazz and swing dancing on Central Park's Great Hill courtesy of Harlem's own Jazzmobile.
Sunday, August 13 noon-7pm
Grant's Tomb, W 122nd St and Riverside Dr
Come early for food and shopping at the International Village, then stay for the tribute to Tina Turner by Ray Chew & the Harlem Music Festival All-Star Band featuring special guest Nona Hendryx—all taking place in front of stunning Grant's Tomb.
Saturday, August 19 1pm-6pm
W 135th St
An afternoon of live entertainment along W 135th Street, including performances from Broadway shows, an adult urban fashion show, live music, plus vendors selling food, jewelry, hats, arts & crafts, and more.
Saturday, August 19 6pm-10pm
St. Nicholas Park, James Baldwin Lawn, 135th St and St. Nicholas Ave
Enjoy a free screening of “Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes” on the sloping lawn in the park.
Sunday, August 20 1pm-7pm
W 135th St
Harlem Week concludes with this signature event featuring three stages along 135th Street plus loads of vendors selling food, fashion, arts & crafts, and more. Stop by for live performances from Broadway shows, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip hop courtesy of the Hip Hop Hall of Fame, and a tribute to the late Harry Belafonte.
