August Community Calendar
Tuesday, August 1 @11am Harlem Week: Youth Education and Career Conference 2.0
The conference will help inform young people about possible careers in technology and include Hackathon activities focused on health, music & arts and community relations.
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum Pier 86, W 46th St & 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036W For more information visit Harlemlocal.com
Wednesday August 2 @7pm Rennie Harris Puremovement and Philadanco Present – Straight Outta’ Philly
One of Philadelphia most celebrated dance groups known for their hip-hop and modern style come together for an evening. Summer Stage, Central Park Rumsey Playfield New York, NY For more information visit cityparksfoundation.org
Thursday August 3 @ 10am African Culture Night Performances by Kowteff, Alaaka Oso, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building Plaza 163 W. 125th Street For More information visit www.summerstageinharlem.org
Thursday August 3 @6pm Through Saturday August 5 Hip Hop Film Festival 4 days of “Fresh” with 40 screenings, DJ lounges, a 3000 square foot VR TECHZIBIT, Private Screenings, First Look Films, Launch Party, Networking Mixers, and Comedy Events National Black Theater 2031 Fifth Avenue, HARLEM, NYC For more information visit www.hiphopfilmfestival.org Friday August 4 @4pm Jazzmoblie Summerfest and the Central Park Conservancy Present: Great Jazz On The Great Hill Featuring The Jimmy Heath Big Band, Allan Harris, Matthew Whitaker and Special Guests!! The Great Hill Central Park Enter at 106th Street & Central Park West Harlem, NY www.jazzmobile.org Saturday August 5 @12-5pm Harlem Revive: A Community day of Unity Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement presents Harlem revive as a way to celebrate 30 years of service with many things to help the people of our community. A local business fair, free dental and general health screenings will be provided. Arts and crafts for kids and many speakers to show a sprit of love and community engagement will also be present. Jackie Robinson Park Amphitheater 148th Street and bradhurst Avenue For more information 212-281-4887 Thursday August 10 @ 9:30am to 5pm NY City Economic Development Day 9:30 am Business Summit Meeting Health Summit Meeting 10:00 am Indoor Business & Professional Services Expo featuring info Business, Community Development, Housing, Health, Career Opportunities, Educational & Professional Services 12:00 Noon Basil Paterson Business Awards Luncheon (Ticket Required) 3:00 pm Urban Technology “Meet up”
Columbia University / Alfred Lerner Hall 115th Street and Broadway
Thursday August 10 @ 5pm R&B Night Performances by Chanelle Gray, Massaquoi Irene Blackman, Ida Divine & Raine Torae Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building 163 W.125th Street For more information Visit www.summerstageinharlem.org
Saturday August 12 @6pm Injoy Enterprises / Imagenation Soul Train Tribute to Songs of the Protest Era
Marcus Garvey Park Amphitheater On W. 122nd St. & Mt. Morris Park West For more information visit www.imagenation.us
Saturday August 12 @1-5pm The Harlem Green Community Garden Expo
The kick off of the Harlem garden expo will include a Caribbean art show, music and an opening ceremony.
Harris Garden 153rd/St. Nicholas Ave.
Sunday August 13 @12 Noon Dominican Day Parade
Highlights, promotes, and acknowledge the heritage and contributions of Dominicans in New York. Parade begins at 37th Street to 52nd Street on the Avenue of the Americas For more information visit www.dominicanparade.org
Sunday August 13 @2pm “Sundae Sermon” Joins with Harlem Week
Dance to Funk, Soul, and House music by DJ Stormin Norman The Great Lawn of St. Nicholas Park W. 135th 7 St. Nicholas Ave.
For information visit www.sundaesermon.com
Sunday August 13 @2pm House of Konsciousness
This reunion celebration will include the musical styling of Dr Ali Muhammad, Brother Polight, Captain Tazaryach and many more.
Alhambra Ballroom 2116 Adam Clayton Powell JR. BLVD New York City, NYC 10027 For more information 347-496-1022
Sunday August 15 @9:30am Senior Citizen’s Day Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building 163 W. 125th St
Outdoor Farmers Market On The Plaza Indoor Senior Citizens Expo Elder’s Jubilee Awards Luncheon (Ticket Required) Demystifying Technology For Seniors Summit
Tuesday, August 15 @9:30am NYC Senior Citizens Day
Senior citizens of our community can enjoy a farmers market along with an elder’s jubilee awards luncheon.
A.C. Powell, Jr. State Office Building 125th Street & A.C. Powell, Jr. Boulevard For more information visit harlemweek.com Wednesday August 16 @7:30 pm Apollo Salutes Harlem Week at “Amateur Hour” Featuring Harlem Week Scholarship Presentations. Special Performances. Apollo Theater 253 West 125th Street For more information visit www.apollotheater.org Thursday August 17th @5-7pm The Circle of Brothers Presents: The Second Survival and Solutions Summit Everyone is urged to attend this summit to find solutions and put plans into action. Aygei Tyhemba author and creator of the Harlem Liberation School will be keynote speaker of the night. Queen Esther Lodge 160 West 127th Street between AC Powell and Malcolm X BLVD Thursday August 17th @5:30pm Harlem / Havana Salute Afro-Cuban / Latin Jazz Night In Partnership with JAZZMOBILE Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building 163 W. 125th Street For more information visit www.summerstageinharlem.org
Saturday, August 19 @12pm Harlem Week: “Summer in the City”
Summer in the city includes various different activities available for children and adults. There is the children festival with games and free health testing. Over 50 colleges will be present to inform children about different types of colleges along with admissions and finical aid. At the end of the night there will an outdoor screening of “I Am Not Your Negro”.
LOCATION II
12pm – 6pm International Vendors Village 135th St. (bet. Malcolm X & Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvds.) For more information (877) 427-5364
12pm – 6pm Our Senegalese Village www.HarlemWeek.com
12pm – 5pm NY City (Day 1) “Children’s Festival” Featuring Kalabante Circus, exhibits, games, arts & crafts, live music dance, free health screenings and sports clinics www.HarlemWeek.com
12pm – 5pm Higher Education Fair & Expo Highlighting City University of NY & State University of NY institutions, Showcasing Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Over 50 colleges, Universities, community colleges, technical and trade schools providing info on admissions, scholarships and financial aid. www.HarlemWeek.com
LOCATION III W. 135TH Street bet. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. & Fredrick Douglass Blvds.
12pm – 6pm Up Market Pavilion Upscale fashion and arts & crafts pavilion with fine leather items, custom jewelry, cothing, and art [email protected] LOCATION IV St. Nicholas Ave. Main Stage On W. 135th Street & St. Nicolas Ave.
12pm – 2pm LET’S DANCE!!! Everyone will be “Dancing In The Streets” Featuring WBLS-FM & HOT 97-FM DJ’S & Alvin Ailey Workshops
3pm – 4pm Fashion Flava Show The best urban & creative fashion, featuring Cuban Designers, Models and Dancers
4pm – 6pm Harlem Music Fest “Uptown Saturday Concert” Saluting Cuba Gooding, Sr. & Nancy Wilson with Harlem / Havana Cuban Salute featuring Cuban Musicians & Dancers
LOCATION V W. 135th Street & St. Nicholas Ave.
7pm Harlem Week / Imagenation Outdoor Film Festival featuring I Am Not Your Negro www.imagenation.us On The Great Lawn Of St. Nicholas Park
Saturday August 19th @11-1pm& 5pm Workshop and Jazz with Marcus Steele and Friends
On the final day of Harlem garden expo there will various workshops and opportunity to see gardens in action like Maggie’s Magic Garden and Jenny’s Garden. You can also stop by the Marcus Steele and friends show.
Workshops: Fredrick Douglas BLVD and 122nd Street Concert: The Clayton Williams Community Garden 126th and Fredrick Douglas BLVD
Sunday, August 20@10am Harlem Day
Harlem Day celebrates all that Harlem is known for. There is an auto show, health checks at Harlem hospital mural pavilion, small business expo, day two of the children’s festival, live music and various international venders.
LOCATION I W. 135th St. bet 5th Ave. & Douglass Blvds. 11:00am – 6:00pm International Vendors Village
LOCATION II W. 135th St. (bet. 5th Ave & Malcom X Blvd)
10:00am – 4:00pm Upper Manhattan Auto Show Featuring Harlem Havana classics, vintage and the newest cars, as well as motorcycles & historic buses. www.HarlemWeek.com
11:00am – 4:00pm Harlem Week Tri-State Free Tennis Clinics Howard Bennett Playground
12:00pm – 5:00pm Upper Manhattan Business Fair & Exhibits
12:00pm – 6:00pm Our Dominican Village www.HarlemWeek.com
1:00pm – 7:00pm Harlem Music Fest / HOT 97 5th Ave Stage Saluting Dizzy Gillespie & Chano Pozo Jazz, R & B Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Gospel, Cuban Musicians & Dancers
LOCATION III W. 135th St. bet. Malcom X & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvds.
12:00pm – 5:00pm Our Health Village Free Health Screening, Education and Holistic www.HarlemWeek.com
LOCATION IV W. 135th St. bet Malcom X & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvds.
12:00 – 6:00pm Our Senegalese Village
12:00pm – 6:00pm NY City (Day 2) “Children’s Festival” Theme: “Back to School” Featuring Our Harlem Spelling Bee (See Sat. 8-19)
For more information (877) 427-5364
LOCATION V W. 135th Street. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. & Frederick Douglass Blvds.
12:00pm – 6:00pm UpMarket Pavilion (See Sat 8 – 19)
1:00pm – 7:00pm Harlem Music Fest / 1075BLS Concert St. Nicholas Stage Salute to the Harlem / Havana Cultural Exchange Saluting Beyonce & Bruno Mars R&B jazz, hip hop, and latin www.HarlemMusicFest.com
Thursday August 24 @5:30pm An Evening of Gospel Performances by Sheena Lee, Juda Camp, & Bishop Hezekiah Walker Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Building Plaza 163 W.125th Street www.summerstageinharlem.org
Friday August 25 & Saturday August 26 City Parks Foundation Presents Charlie Parker Jazz Festival 8/25 at 7:00pm featuring: Anat Cohen Tentet 8/26 at 3:00pm featuring: Lee Konitz Quartet
Marcus Garvey Park W.122nd St. and Mt. Morris Park West
For more information visit www.cityparksfoundation.org
Saturday, August 26 @7pm Harlem Week: Outdoor Film Festival in Concert with ImageNation
Featured film “Queen of Katwe” tells the true story of how a young girl from Uganda life changed after discovering the game of chess.
The Great Lawn of St. Nicholas Park W. 135th Street & St. Nicholas Avenue For more information (877) 427-5364
Saturday August 26 @8:30am Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run & Walk
A 5K Run & Walk through historic Harlem Part 1 – Run Begins at – 8:30am Part 2 – Walk Begins at – 9:00am Part 3 – Children’s Run Begins at – 9:30am
135th St. & St. Nicholas Ave. For more information visit www.nyrr.org
Part IV – 1pm – 6pm Family Fun Day In St. Nicholas Park With The HipHop Hall of Fame and Museum and Edgecomb Ave Reunion Committee
On The Great Lawn of St. Nicholas Park W. 135th Street. St. Nicholas Ave.
For more information visit www.hiphopof.tv.us
Part V – 7pm Harlem Week / IMAGENATION Outdoor Film Festival featuring Disney’s Queen of Katwe The Great Lawn of St. Nicholas Park W. 135th Street & St. Nicholas Ave. www.imagenation.us