El Barrio’s children decorate “vegigante” masks; Afro Puerto Rican foods and musicians take to the streets in this cultural celebration. East Harlem – E. 104th St.
Time: 11 AM – 9 PM
Location: E. 104th Street – between Lexington and Park Avenue
Admission: Free
Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of The Emancipation Proclamation
With an expected attendance of 40,000, “A Great Day in Harlem” is a day long family-oriented event. Participants can enjoy an Outdoor Festival, Picnic, Fashion Show and Concerts, saluting Gospel, Dance, Theater, Latin, Rhythm & Blues and Jazz. There will also be arts & crafts, food from around the world, vendors, exhibitions, corporate exhibits, career recruitment and much more! Check out all of the “Great Day in Harlem” events below:
Featuring Millenium Dance Company, National Dance Institute and The African Chorus Ensemble.
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: U.S. Grant National Memorial Park – W. 122nd Street and Riverside Drive
Admission: Free
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: U.S. Grant National Memorial Park – W. 122nd Street and Riverside Drive
Admission: Free
Featuring cutting edge fashion from designers of color.
Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: U.S. Grant National Memorial Park – W. 122nd Street and Riverside Drive
Admission: Free
A salute to international Music Legends.
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: U.S. Grant National Memorial Park – W. 122nd Street and Riverside Drive
Admission: Free
APOLLO Theater
Salutes HARLEM WEEK
During Amateur Night, each week will feature a special Harlem act. Harlem residents can experience these Amateur Nights at the Apollo
on Wednesdays in August for half-price. You must present a valid photo ID and proof of residence when purchasing tickets at the Apollo Box Office. A limit of two half-price tickets per show.
Location: The Apollo Theater – 253 W. 125th Street
Admission: $19.00 and up
For additional information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Every Friday in August, explore current exhibitions with free guided tours and dance to great music at the Studio Museum.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Studio Museum – 144 W. 125th Street
Admission: Free
For more information, visit: www.studiomuseum.org.
Experience one of the most prestigious summer basketball competitions at Holcombe Rucker Park!
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Holcombe Rucker Park – 155th Street & Frederick Douglas Boulevard
Admission: Free
JAZZMOBILE
Time: 7 PM
Location: U.S. Grant National Memorial Park, W. 122nd St.and Riverside Dr
Admission: Free
For more info: www.jazzmobile.org – 212-866-4900
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: A.C. Powell Jr. State Office Plaza – 125th Street & A.C. Powell Boulevard
Admission: Free
For additional information, visit: www.harlemsummerstage.net.
Outdoor festival featuring performance showcases, arts & crafts, vendors, food and entertainment.
Time: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: W. 152nd Street from Amsterdam Ave to St. Nicholas Avenue
Admission: Free
For additional information, visit: www.dancetheaterofharlem.org.
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Studio Museum – 144 W. 125th Street
Admission: Free
For more information, visit: www.studiomuseum.org.
Members of the Senior Citizens community can enjoy a farmers market, senior expo as well as the Elder’s Jubilee Awards Luncheon.
Time: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Location: A.C. Powell, Jr. State Office Building – 125th Street & A.C. Powell, Jr. Boulevard
Admission: Free
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM International Business & Health Conferences
10 AM – 3 PM Indoor Business & Professional Services Expo
10 AM – 2 PM Career & Jobs Fair
10 AM – 5 PM Outdoor Farmer’s Market
12 Noon – 2 PM Annual Business Award Luncheon
Location: Columbia University, Albert Lehrner Hall, 115th Strert & Broadway
Admission: Registration required
“Each One Teach One” Showcases the finest boys and girls high school athletes in the NY region
Time: 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Holcombe Rucker Park – 155th Street & Frederick Douglas Boulevard
Admission: Free
Held in concert with The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce, the U. S. Open and HARLEM WEEK, this four-day competition for youth throughout the tri-state region. Presented by the Harlem Junior Tennis Program Les Halles Cup, showcases the best tennis male and female players ages 12 through 18.
Time: 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Aug. 15 & 16 – Fred Johnson Tennis Courts – W. 150th Street & A.C. Powell, Jr. Boulevard
Aug. 17 & 18 - Special Tennis Exhibitions & Championships
at Howard Bennett Playground
W. 135th St. (bet. 5th Ave. & Malcolm X Blvd.)
Admission: Free
Part I • 12 NOON – 5 PM
NY City
“Children’s
Festival”(Day I)
Featuring exhibits, games, arts & crafts, live music,
dance, free health testing, exhibits, and sports clinics.
W.135th St. (bet. – Malcolm X & A.C. Powell Jr. Blvd.
Part II • 11 AM – 3 PM
Harlem Honeys and Bears
Senior Citizens Swimming
Demonstrations
For the whole family – Hansborough Recreation Center
W. 135th St. (bet. Malcolm X Blvd. & Fifth Ave.)
Part III • 12 NOON – 5 PM
Historic Black
College Fair & Expo
Over 50 historic Black colleges,
Universities and public, private, city and
state colleges and universities, will distribute
information on admissions, scholarships and financial aid.
W.135th St. (bet. Malcolm X & A.C. Powell Jr. Blvds.)
Part IV • 12 NOON – 2 PM
Everyone will be
“Dancing In the Street”
W. 135th St. (bet. F. Douglass Blvd. & St. Nicholas Ave.)
Part V • 2 PM – 3 PM
The Fabulous
Fashion Flava Show
Featuring the best in Urban Fashions
Part VI • 3 PM to 5 PM
“Uptown
Saturday Nite”
Part VII • 12 NOON – 5 PM
International Vendors Village
Featuring Arts & Crafts, Music, Clothing, Jewelry, Hats,
Sculptures, Foods, Job Recruitment, Product Sampling, and Corporate Exhibits W.135th St.
Part VIII • 7PM -10PM
HARLEM WEEK 2013
Outdoor Film Festival
In Concert With Imagenation
On The Great Lawn of St. Nicholas Park
W. 135th St. & St. Nicholas Ave.
www.imagenation.us – 212-694-2887
Jazzmobile
presents
“Great Jazz on the Great Hill”
Free outdoor Jazz concert on the Great Hill of Central
Park presenting a multi-generational celebration of
Big Band Jazz and Swing Dancing.
Central Park West Side from 103rd to 107th Sts. www.jazzmobile.org – 212-866-4900
HARLEM DAY
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The March on Washington
Site I
W. 135th St. (bet. 5th Ave. & Malcolm X Blvd.)
10 AM – 4 PM
• Upper Manhattan Auto Show
12 Noon – 6 PM
• The NY City Health Village
Health testing, education and information
• Upper Manhattan
Small Business Expo & Fair
• HARLEM WEEK /USTA Tri-State Junior
Tennis Clinics
At Howard Bennett Playground
• 5th Avenue Stage • 1PM – 7 PM
salutes to South African Music Legends
• International Vending & Exhibits
Site II • 12 NOON – 7 PM
W.135th St. (bet. Malcolm X & A.C. Powell Jr. Blvds.)
• NY City “Children’s Festival” (Day 2)
Theme: “Back to School”
• On the YMCA Stage 12 NOON to 6 PM
- Dance, Jazz, Spoken Word, Hip-Hop, R&B
- “Dress for Success”
A “Back to School” Children’s Fashion Show
Site III • 1 PM – 7 PM
St. Nicholas
Main Stage
W. 135th St. and St. Nicholas Ave.
Site IV • 12 NOON to 7 PM
International Exhibitors & Vendors Village
Thousands of participants from all over NYC, the tri-state region, nationally and internationally participate in the Annual Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run & NYC Family Health Walk-A-Thon through Historic Harlem.This year’s Walk-A-Thon to bring us all together to combat gun violence, bullying and domestic violence & to encourage city-wide unity and to bring about peace in our communities.
Event Registration: 6:00 am/ Run Start Time: 8:30 am / Walk Start Time: 10:00 am
Location: 135th Street & St. Nicholas Avenue
Admission: Registration required
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Featuring Toots Thielmans, James Carter, Tia Fuller, Cecile McLorin Salvant
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Marcus Garvey Park – The Richard Rodgers Amphitheater – 123rd & Mt. Morris Park West
Admission: Free
For additional information, visit: www.harlemsummerstage.org.
Featured Film: TBA
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: The Great Lawn of St. Nicholas Park – W. 135th Street & St. Nicholas Avenue
Admission: Free
