The last weekend to see the Flight into Egypt exhibition at the Met—plus more fun things to see and do this weekend.
November 17-February 17; Sun-Tues & Thu 10am-5pm, Fri & Sat 10am-9pm
Upper East Side The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Ave and E 82nd St
It's the last weekend to see this exhibition exploring how Black artists have forged connections with ancient Egypt through painting, sculpture, music, and—a first for the Met—performance, in the exhibition's special "Performance Pyramid." Site-specific works at three Harlem subway and train stations are also included.
Friday, February 14 1pm-8:30pm FREE
Central Harlem Schomburg Center, 515 Malcolm X Blvd and W 135th St
A day-long event with three films celebrating Black love and romance: "Mahogany" (1pm), "The Photograph" (5pm), and "Five on the Black Hand Side" (7pm).
Saturday, February 15 10am-11:30am FREE
Inwood Inwood Hill Park, Payson Park House, Dyckman St and Payson Ave
Did you know that winter is a great time to spot bald eagles in the city's parks? Join the Urban Park Rangers as they guide you to the best viewing locations in Inwood Hill Park.
Saturday, February 15 4pm-6pm FREE
Central Harlem National Jazz Museum in Harlem, 58 W 129th St between Fifth and Lenox Aves
James Zollar, a trumpeter with the Duke Ellington and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestras, performs a mix of groove music and bebop with his own band.
In case you missed it:
February 5-April 27; Wed-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat & Sun 9am-8pm FREE
East Harlem The Africa Center, 1280 Fifth Ave between E 109th and E 110th Sts
Ethiopian-American photographer Yusuf Ahmed asks friends with immigrant identities to respond to the following question: "What is the object you’ve held onto the longest?"
January 13-March 12 Tues-Sat 11am-6pm FREE
Central Harlem Frank and Laura Baker Gallery at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria, 233 W 125th St between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Frederick Douglass Blvd
Explore the 40-year history of this trailblazing Black women-led dance company through rare photographs, performance footage, manuscripts, costumes, and artifacts.
January 31-March 16; Wed-Sun noon-6pm FREE
West Harlem Wallach Art Gallery, 615 W 129th St between Broadway and 12th Ave, 6th floor
Discover the postmodern work of this L.A.-based Mexican artist, including paintings on old patrol car hoods produced in collaboration with mechanics and others.
January 24-March 22; Tue-Sat 11am-6pm
Central Harlem Claire Oliver Gallery, 2288 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd between W 134th and W 135th Sts
The gallery is kicking off the new year with a group exhibition of print works by gallery artists including Carolyn Mazloomi, Stan Squirewell, Gio Swaby, Moridja Kitenge Banza, and new-to-gallery artist Sameer Farooq.
Weekends starting on Fridays at 8pm
Sugar Hill 750A St. Nicholas Ave between W 147th and W 148th Sts
This Black-owned comedy club—the only one in NYC—kicks off the weekend with two live shows every Friday, including the weekly Harlem Evenings Comedy Show hosted by Rashad Bashir at 10:30pm.
Friday 6pm-9pm, Saturday & Sunday 1pm-4pm, 6pm-9pm
West Harlem Skating Rink at Riverbank State Park, entrance at Riverside Drive and 145th St
Lace up your skates: ice skating season is in full swing at Riverbank State Park.
![Maria A. Guzman Caprón, En Tu Mirada [In Your Eyes], Las Curlies, and Aquí Para Ti [Here for you], Photograph by Matthew Sherman/Courtesy of El Museo del Barrio.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f1eca6_bb7b0c54351047388272ac0cbe328704~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_653,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/f1eca6_bb7b0c54351047388272ac0cbe328704~mv2.jpg)
October 10-March 16; 11am-5pm
East Harlem El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Ave at 104th St
The museum's second large survey of Latinx contemporary art—featuring 33 artists from across the U.S., Puerto Rico and beyond—touching on themes such as transformation, hybrid belonging, and collective memories. The last day to see the full exhibition is February 9; selected galleries will remain open through March 16.
September 14-February 16; Thu 1pm-5pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat & Sun 10am-3pm
Sugar Hill Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling, 898 St. Nicholas Ave at W 155th St
The latest exhibits at this beloved children's museum include "Order/Reorder: Experiments with Collections" from the Hudson River Museum and "David Antonio Cruz: When the Children Come Home."
August 2-February 28, 2025; Mon-Sat 10am-6pm FREE
Central Harlem Schomburg Center, 515 Malcolm X Blvd at W 135th St
The Schomburg, home to the archives of James Baldwin, is celebrating the Harlem-born novelist's 100th birthday with highlights from his literary career.
Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm FREE
Hamilton Heights 414 W 141st St between St. Nicholas and Convent Aves
Go on a free tour of founding father Alexander Hamilton's historic uptown home, including a stroll through the parlor, dining room and study.
Weekends until 3:45am
Central Harlem Shrine, 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd between W 133rd and W 134th Sts
This gem of a live music venue kicks into high gear on the weekends with a mix of jazz, funk, blues, and even comedy—ending with DJ sets that run into the early morning.
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