The Harlem Holiday Lights Return This Tuesday with a Parade of Floats and More
Harlem's annual holiday parade—and the colorful streams of light that decorate 125th Street—are coming back to dazzle the neighborhood....
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11 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem and Beyond
A new exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art exploring work by Black artists inspired by ancient Egypt—plus more fun things to do...
Oct 312 min read
6 Great Spots to Cheer and Eat Along the Marathon Route in Harlem
The New York City Marathon is back this Sunday, November 3, with more than 50,000 runners participating in the iconic 26.2-mile race....
Oct 291 min read
The Ice Skating Rink at Harlem's Riverbank State Park Opens This Weekend
Throw on a scarf and lace up your skates because the ice skating rink at Riverbank State Park opens this Saturday, November 2, weather...
Oct 224 min read
Here's What's New—and Still on the Horizon—on Harlem's Rapidly-Transforming 125th Street
A wave of new buildings and businesses continues to transform Harlem's 125th Street. Glossy high-rises, like the 28-story Renaissance New...
Oct 213 min read
The 12 Most Instagrammable Spots in Upper Manhattan
New York is bursting with Instagrammable places like Times Square and the Brooklyn Bridge—but those spots are for beginners. If you're...
Oct 171 min read
The Studio Museum in Harlem's New Building Finally Has an Opening Timeframe: Fall 2025
The Studio Museum in Harlem finally has an opening timeframe for its new building. The highly-anticipated 82,000-square-foot space at 144...
Sep 251 min read
Here's Where to Play Pickleball in Harlem and Beyond
The city's pickleball craze is here to stay, with more courts opening up in Upper Manhattan every year. Want to give the sport a try?...
Sep 234 min read
The Ultimate Visitor's Guide to Harlem: the Best Things to See and Do, Plus Where to Eat Nearby
Fall is here, welcoming a fresh wave of visitors ready to explore Harlem. If you're one of them—or happen to be hosting friends and...
Sep 192 min read
The Best Park Stairs for the Perfect Uptown Workout
A set of long park stairs is the perfect place to get a serious workout. And if you live uptown, you're never too far from a hilly park...
Sep 161 min read
Roller Skating Season Continues in Riverbank State Park Into the Fall
Reminder: It's still roller skating season in Harlem. The roller skating rink at Riverbank State Park — which doubles as an ice rink in...
Sep 112 min read
18 Movies Filmed in Harlem You Can Stream Right Now
Harlem and its streets—the gritty and the beautiful—have served as the backdrop in a long list of memorable films, from classic...
Sep 92 min read
10 Must-See Murals in Harlem
From decades-old murals that have undergone renovations to more recent subway art commissioned by the MTA, here's a shortlist of the best...
Sep 54 min read
Explore Upper Manhattan with These 6 Amazing Running Routes
By Sam Renikoff With its historical sites and sweeping river views, Upper Manhattan has running routes that have been embraced by a large...
Aug 251 min read
Movies at the Palace 2024 Continues with a Screening of "Thelma & Louise"
Movies at the Palace 2024 is back with another screening under this year's theme, "Season of Friendship." The uptown film series, taking...
Aug 201 min read
6 Ways to Enjoy the Last Days of Summer in Harlem and Beyond
The last days of summer are here—and it's all about enjoying the warm weather any way you can. Here are six ways to do that in Harlem and...
Aug 151 min read
Check Out These 6 Free SummerStage Shows This August in Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park
Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park is getting ready to kick off a series of free SummerStage shows, and it all begins tonight. The park's...
Jul 161 min read
Season 4 of 'Godfather of Harlem' Is Filming in the Neighborhood
Filming is underway for Season 4 of the MGM+ series "Godfather of Harlem." Vintage cars lined Hamilton Terrace and W 144th Street on...
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"A Midsummer Night's Dream" from the Classical Theatre of Harlem Kicks Off This Weekend in Marcus Garvey Park
The Classical Theatre of Harlem returns this month to Marcus Garvey Park with a free outdoor production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer...
Jul 21 min read
Jazzmobile's Free Live Jazz Concerts at Grant's Tomb and Marcus Garvey Park Are Back Through the Summer
Harlem is home to many free outdoor jazz concerts in the summer, but there's one that stands out: Jazzmobile's series at Grant's Tomb...
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