Harlem Week

Tuesday, 1st - Sunday, Sept 24th
HARLEM WEEK joins with the Signature Theatre to present a theatrical salute to
AUGUST WILSON
With a special HARLEM WEEK presentation of his Award winning play, “Seven Guitars”
Location: The Signature Theater
555 W. 42nd Street (Btwn 10th & 11th Aves)
Time: TBD
For a special HARLEM WEEK price of $15.00 use the code “GHCC” and reserve now by contacting the box office at
(212) 244-7529.
www.signaturetheater.org

BOWLING in August
HARLEM WEEK Bowls at
Harlem Lanes
Special Discounts
On Tuesday’s for Seniors
and
On Thursday’s for Children
11 AM – 4 PM
Harlem Lanes
2116 A.C. Powell, Jr. Blvd. (cor. of 126th st.) 3rd flr.
For more info call (212) 678-2695 www.harlemlanes.com


Wednesday, 2nd -Saturday, 5th
Ebony Magazine
& HARLEM WEEK Present:
“Hollywood In Harlem”
Honoring the contributions of Spike Lee.
Annual film festival celebrating the outstanding contributions of people of color in the world of cinema.
With most activities taking place at
The Schomburg Library for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X Blvd.
By Invitation only.
For more information please call (212) 397-4500
www.harlemdiscover.com

Saturday, 5th
Ebony Magazine presents The Red & White Ball
In concert with
The National Black Sports & Entertainment Hall of Fame
Luminaries from the film industry are being
honored.
By invitation only
For more info call (212) 397-4500 or
visit www.harlemdiscover.com

Tuesday, 8th
New York City
Economic Development
Awards Luncheon and Expo
Presentations on major development projects city-wide and recognition of outstanding business and governmental executives who contribute to the economic prosperity and revitalization of New York City.
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Columbia University
By Invitation Only
www.harlemdiscover.com

Wednesday, 9th – Sunday, 13th
HARLEM WEEK /DAILY NEWS
Golden Hoops
East Coast (NY, NJ & Phila. & Wash. D.C.)
High School Basketball Classic
Featuring the best All-Star High School Boys
& Girls Teams in the region.
Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Riverbank State Park
145th St. & Riverside Dr.
Free to the general public

Saturday, 12th
The Greater Harlem Housing,
Small Business and Community
Development Seminars, Fair & Expo
Highlighting the dramatic impact of residential and commercial redevelopment in Upper Manhattan.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Adam C. Powell, Jr. State Office Bldg & Outdoor Plaza
W. 125th St. & A. C. Powell, Jr., Blvd.
Expo & Fair: Open to the general public
For workshops & seminars: Tickets needed
www.harlemdiscover.com


Tuesday, 15th
N. Y. C. Senior Citizens Day
“Elders Jubilee”
A celebration of our elders, featuring live music & fashion.
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
National Black Theater
Fifth Avenue & 125th Street
By Invitation Only


Friday, 18th – Sunday, 20th
Tri-State Jr. Tennis Classic
Presented By
HARLEM WEEK/Les Halles Cup
This event showcases the best up & coming
boys & girls in age divisions from 12 thru to18
In concert with the U. S. Tennis Association and
The U.S. Open
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Fred Johnson Tennis Courts
150th St. & A. C. Powell, Jr. Blvd.
Free to the general public.

Saturday, 19th
“UPTOWN SATURDAY
NITE”
Music Theme: “Jammin’”
An Outdoor Cultural Arts &
Entertainment Festival honoring the
grand village of Harlem!
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
All “Uptown Saturday Nite”
events take place on W. 135th St. from
Malcolm X Blvd. to St. Nicholas Ave.
Free to the general public
Rain Date: Saturday August 26th
www.harlemdiscover.com

The National Historic
Black CollegeFair & Expo
Showcasing over 60 historical Black colleges &
other regional, national, global educational Institutions. Featuring exhibits, financial aid info, networking and information on career
opportunities. Meet and greet alumni celebrities.
W. 135th St. (Btwn. Malcolm X & A.C. P. Jr. Blvds.)
Noon – 7:00 PM
Free to the general public
For more information, please call
Mr. Majette at (212) 283-3315

N.Y. City Health Fair & Expo (Part I)
Offering the latest health-testing, information, services, exhibits, promotional material on family health services.
11:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
W. 135th St. (Btwn Malcolm X & A.C. Powell, Jr. Blvds.)
Free to the general public
www.harlemdiscover.com

“The N.Y.City Children’s Festival” (Part I)
Celebrating our youth with music, games, rides, fashions shows, entertainment, sports clinics, chess, gymnastics, petting zoo and pony rides.
Henry Highland Garnet
Outdoor Plaza
Noon – 6:00 PM
W. 135th Street (Bet. Malcolm X and A.C. P. Jr. Blvds.)
A Free event (Tickets required)
For more info visit our website: www.harlemdiscover.com

International Vendors, Exhibits, Foods, Art, Fun & Games
W. 135th St. from Malcolm X to Frederick Douglass Blvds.
Free to the general public

Local, Regional and National Entertainment on our Main Stage featuring our Fabulous Fashion Show
W. 135th St. (Btwn. Frederick Douglass Blvd. & St. Nicholas Ave.)

AND OTHER UPTOWN SATURDAY NITE EVENTS: Including the HARLEM WEEK/Les Halles Cup
Tri-State Jr. Tennis Classic
(See Aug. 18th)
www.harlemdiscover.com

Sunday, 20th
HARLEM DAY
Music Theme:
“It’s A Family Reunion”
Our biggest Day!
Multiple Stages with live performance and entertainment.
“A Celebration of Gospel” Our Musical Roots.Dedicated to the musicians of New Orleans.

2 Main Stages:
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
W. 135th St. ( 5th Ave. and St. Nicholas Ave.)

Events take place all day on 135th St. from
5th to St. Nicholas Aves.
Free to the general public
Rain Date: Sunday, August 27th
www.harlemdiscover.com

N.Y. City Health Fair & Expo (Part II)
(See Sat. Aug. 19th)
2 Blocks Btwn:
W. 135th St. & 5th Ave. - A. C. Powell Jr. Blvds.
Free to the general public
www.harlemdiscover.com

The Upper Manhattan Auto Show
An East Coast Auto Showcase featuring over a hundred new, unique, antique, vintage, exotic and collectable vehicles as well as other historic buses and motorcycles with awards for best in class categories.
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
W. 135th St. (Btwn. 5th Ave. & Malcolm X Blvd.)
Free to the general public
For more info call Mr. Idlett (917) 696-8715

The N.Y. City Children’s Festival (Part II)
(See Saturday, August 19th)
Come see Our Children’s Fashion Show
W. 135th St. (Btwn. Malcolm X & A. C. Powell Jr. Blvds.)
A Free event (Tickets required)
www.harlemdiscover.com
International Vendors, Exhibits, Foods, Art, Fun & Games
W. 135th St. (Btwn. Fifth and St. Nicholas Aves.)
Free to the general public
Local, Regional and National Entertainment on our St. Nicholas Stage
Btwn. Frederick Douglass Blvd. &
St. Nicholas Ave.
OTHER HARLEM DAY EVENTS: Include
The HARLEM WEEK/Les Halles Cup
Tri-State Jr. Tennis Classic
(See Aug. 18th)

Tuesday, Aug. 22nd thru Sunday, Sept. 3rd
“A Delectable
Taste of Harlem”
You are invited to lunch and/or dinner at a select dozen (12)
of Upper Manhattan’s best and most diverse restaurants for a special discounted price of for a three (3) course lunch or
dinner.
For more info visit our website: www.harlemdiscover.com

SEPTEMBER
Wednesday, 13th
“Harlem’s In Vogue”
A New York City Fashion Week Event
Saluting National Urban Fashion Designers,
Models and Creators of color (past and present).
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Marriott Marquis Hotel
45th Street & Broadway
By Invitation Only
For more info visit our website: www.harlemdiscover.com

OCTOBER
Thursday, 26th
GREATER HARLEM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
110TH Anniversary
Gala Dinner/Dance
The Great Hall of The City
The City College of New York
6:00 P.M.
At 138th St. & Convent Ave.
By invitation only
For more info call (212) 862-7200