HARLEM WEEK

A Magical Weekend in Harlem

 Annual Festival Santiago Apostol de Loiza a El Barrio

This summer festival will help share El Barrio’s colorful beauty.  Children can decorate their own “vegigante” masks; guests savor delicious Afro Puerto Rican food, artists display their work, while musicians take the streets and the stage in this cultural celebration.

Date: TBD

Time:  TBD

Location:  E. 104th Street – between Lexington and Park Avenue

Admission:  Free

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Saturday, August 3

Dance Theatre of Harlem Family Street Festival

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.

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 Tuesday, August 6

National Night Out

Outdoor Cultural Festival &

Rally to Combat Gun Violence

Time:  5:00 pm

Location:  Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building Plaza
125th Street & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.

Admission:  Free

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Saturday, August 17

NYC “Children’s Festival” (Day I)

Over 10,000 children between ages 5 to 12 years of age and family members attend to enjoy storytelling, children’s entertainment (daily performances showcasing tap dancers, dance troupes, step shows, hip hop dancers, theater, poetry and vocalists), arts & crafts, double dutch competitions, face painting, technology, health services, super heroes, dance lessons and sporting events.

Time: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Location:  West 135th Street – between Malcolm X & A.C. Powell Jr. Boulevard

Admission:  Free

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Sunday, August 18

NY “Children’s Festival” (Day II)

“Back to School”

Time: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Location:  YMCA Stage – W. 135th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue

Admission:  Free

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The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival

WORLD PREMIERE OF “BIRD IS THE WORD” BY JIMMY HEATH, PERFORMED BY JIMMY HEATH BIG BAND

Date:  August 23rd

Time:  7:00 – 9:00 pm

Location:  Marcus Garvey Park – The Richard Rodgers Amphitheater – 123rd & Mt. Morris Park West

Admission:  Free

For additional information, visit: CityParksFoundation.org

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