The 51st Annual Harlem Week Kicks Off This Friday—Here Are the Events You Don't Want to Miss

Grant's Tomb is the backdrop for "A Great Day in Harlem"

The 51st annual Harlem Week—a 17-day festival filled with live music, street fairs and more—kicks off this Friday, August 1 and runs through Sunday, August 17.

From "A Great Day in Harlem," featuring musical tributes to Kool & The Gang and Roberta Flack, to Harlem Day, with performances from Broadway shows and more, here are the events you don't want to miss:

NYC Summer Streets Celebrating Harlem Week

August 2, 9 & 16 7am-3pm

Park Ave & 109th St - Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd & 125th St

The Harlem section of this car-free event spanning the length of Manhattan includes live music, dancing, meditation and more.

Percy Sutton Harlem 5k & Run & Health Walk

Saturday, August 9 8am-noon

Start location: W 135th St and St. Nicholas Park

This hilly 5K takes runners around beautiful St. Nicholas Park.

Great Jazz on the Great Hill

Saturday, August 9 3:30pm-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.

"A Great Day in Harlem"

Sunday, August 10 noon-7pm

Grant's Tomb, W 122nd St and Riverside Dr

One of Harlem Week's signature experiences, this outdoor event in front of Grant's Tomb features live performances including gospel and a tribute to Kool & The Gang and Roberta Flack. Come early for food and shopping at the International Village.

Uptown Night Market 

Thursday, August 14 4pm-10pm

12th Ave and W 133rd St

This popular monthly food fest is back under the arches in West Harlem.

Summer in the City

Saturday, August 16 1pm-6pm

W 135th St from Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd to St. Nicholas Aves

An afternoon of live entertainment along W 135th Street, including fashion shows, music, plus vendors selling food, jewelry, fashion accessories, arts & crafts, and more.

Imagenation Outdoor Film Festival

Saturday, August 16 7:30pm-10pm

St. Nicholas Park, James Baldwin Lawn, 135th St and St. Nicholas Ave

Enjoy a free screening of the documentary “Rooftop” on the park's sloping lawn.

Harlem Day

Sunday, August 17 1pm-7pm

W 135th St from Fifth to St. Nicholas Aves

Harlem Week concludes with this signature event featuring multiple stages along 135th Street, plus loads of vendors selling food, fashion, and arts & crafts. Stop by for performances from Broadway shows, as well as live jazz, R&B, hip hop and more.

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