Initiated in 1972 and known as New York City's "Woodstock of the Spoken Word," the Spring Poetry Festival brings to the stage New York City public school students, college students, CCNY faculty and alumni, and guest artists of every poetic stripe, all reading their own work.
MSM's Jazz Orchestra is a big band, featuring students and alumni arrangements, and guest soloists. This concert will be held in the stunning art deco Neidorff-Karpati Hall. Matt Holman (MM ’10, DMA ’18) is director. Featuring Ingrid Jensen, trumpet and Christine Jensen, alto saxophone.
Hamilton Heights Historic District. Learn about development of area. See impressive exteriors of 19th century row houses and institutions. See neo-Gothic landmark City University of New York campus. Visit the Hamilton Grange, Alexander Hamilton’s summer home. See former residences of some of Harlem’s notable residents associated with Jazz and the Harlem Renaissance.
Join Miss Joy as we celebrate the joyfulness of spring with stories about butterflies (they’re coming!), goats, elephants and bees. We’ll sing about birds, flowers, spring rain and rainbows and just maybe we will talk and sing about the animals on Grandma’s Farm. Come move, laugh and sing with Joy!
Nestled in the iconic Mink Building Complex, SoHarlem is nurturing the next generation of fashion designers. Step into the bright, sun-soaked studio and manufacturing space, where Harlem’s fashion entrepreneurs come to life. Meet SoHarlem's current roster of "Creative Entreprenuers" who will be participating in a workshop. Shop the “Made in Harlem” collection, featuring everything from […]
Explore the many highlights of the Cathedral’s history, architecture, and artwork, from the Great Bronze Doors to the seven Chapels of the Tongues. Learn about the daily services, events, and programs that welcome and inspire visitors from around the world.
Considered the Mecca for African-Americans during the 20s and 30s, Central Harlem is home to Jazz, Lindy Hop & Swing. And, it continues today as one of Harlem’s most vibrant neighborhood for the arts, dining, and shopping. Learn about the significance of Central Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance and the area's current development. Stroll 125th […]
On this adventurous, “behind-the-scenes” tour, climb more than 124 feet through spiral staircases to the top of the world's largest cathedral. Learn stories through stained glass windows and sculpture, and study the grand architecture of the Cathedral while standing on a buttress. The tour culminates on the roof with a wonderful view of Manhattan. All […]
During the Harlem Renaissance, the area surrounding the Morris-Jumel Mansion was where some of the biggest names in music, art, literature, politics, and philosophy thrived. The synergy of the African American community in the Sugar Hill neighborhood during this era has impacted American culture in lasting ways. You may have noticed that various buildings in […]
A special interactive event for children and families led by Bro. Yahaya, where attendees will explore the beats and rhythms of African drumming.
Jazz luminaries Miguel Zenón and Luis Perdomo present sublime interpretations of the Latin American Songbook and of the bolero in particular. Drawing from their celebrated albums, El Arte Del Bolero, Volumes 1 and 2 (the latter earning the pair a Grammy in 2024), they honor the vastness and diversity of the Latin American Songbook. The […]
Jazzercise for Adults at 11:30 a.m., African Saturdays dance in partnership with Djoniba Drum & Dance Center at 12:30 p.m., and Introductory Ballet for children and youth at 12:30 p.m.
Artist Elle Pérez (b. 1989) first began making photographs as a teenager when they created thousands of pictures at all-ages punk shows in the Bronx. The pictures then, as now, were made to be shared with their community—a way to mark what had happened, and as Pérez puts it, “to speak to the future, to […]
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, and first Secretary of the Treasury: Alexander Hamilton’s legacy as a Founding Father is brought to life at his only home, set high on a hill overlooking St. Nicholas Park. The home is a preserved tribute to Hamilton’s legacy, inviting visitors to step into a piece of history and experience […]
All That Remains is a group exhibition that focuses on artists that construct beautifully rendered abstractions where which color takes center stage to awaken emotions often connected to personal histories, in which the notion of culture and society prevails. "All That Remains", is curated by Omar Lopez-Chahoud and Cecilia Jurado Chueca. Jamel Robinson’s solo show, […]
The Africa Center presents "Between Nostalgia & Dreams," an evocative new show featuring portraits by Ethiopian-American photographer Yusuf Ahmed that explores the delicate interplay between memory and erasure, heritage and identity. Through fifteen intimate photographic stories that journey from Hanoi to Maputo, Addis Ababa to New York, Ahmed uses his lens to map the deeply […]
Step into the past—and maybe fall in love—in Now Circa Then, a delightful time-traveling comedy from playwright Carly Mensch! Two young Tenement Museum re-enactors find their unlikely romance going hilariously off the rails as history, identity, and ambition collide.
Harlem, birthplace of the Lindy Hop, and stompin' ground for Lindy Hopper, Frankie Manning and many others. Bring your dancing feet for this Swing Dance Class. You don't need a partner to join! Learn basic steps with Sam Coleman, Frankie Manning Lindy Hop Ambassador. This is a local dance class so you will meet others […]
Come join us at the Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel for a night of celebration and remembrance at the Legacy Ball of Harlem! This in-person event will be filled with music, dancing, and honoring the rich history of Harlem. Dress to impress, and get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime. Don't miss […]
Music of the Diaspora: Monday Night Jams & Open Mic is the longest running jam session in Harlem.
Trivia at Hamilton Hall at 8PM!
Taco Tuesday at Coctelería Perla Negra!
30% off wine bottles at Coctelería Perla Negra!
Join us for karaoke at Hamilton Hall, starting at 9:30!
Join us for Broadway Karaoke at Hamilton Hall!
Join us at Bird In Hand every Thursday for our live music showcase! We proudly host a rotating series of local artists, featuring jazz, acoustic, soul, bluegrass, and more.
Join us for Brunch at Hamilton Hall!
Join us at Bird In Hand every Sunday of every month for fun and fast-paced trivia with fabulous prizes!
