New Harlem Condo

Yesterday marked the start of Harlem Week, a tradition that began in 1974 as “Harlem Day” and have evolved into a now-monthlong celebration of all that Harlem has to offer.

Here are some of the major upcoming events as part of Harlem Week:

• Saturday, Aug. 16 - Uptown Saturday Nite: An outdoor arts, entertainment and dance festival along West 135th Street, from 11 am to 8 pm.
• Sunday, Aug. 17 - Harlem Day: A huge outdoor celebration featuring multiple stages with live performances, including “A Celebration of Gospel and Jazz” on three main stages from noon to 7 pm. On W. 135th Street between Frederick Douglass Blvd. and St. Nicholas Ave., between Malcolm X and AC Powell Jr. Blvds., and between Fifth Ave. and Malcolm X Blvd. Also don’t miss the “Upper Manhattan Auto Show,” an auto showcase featuring over 100 new, antique, vintage, exotic and collectible cars, from 9 am to 5 pm at Howard Bennett Park, on W. 135th Street between Fifth Ave. and Malcolm X.

Harlem World has a great wrap up on the history of Harlem Week. And visit Harlem Week’s website for more information.  

See you there!