As you may know, HARLEM WEEK promotes and celebrates the past, present, and future from July 31st to August 27th, 2016. in the greatest community in the world, Harlem! HARLEM WEEK is a series of Harlem events throughout the summer, that bring together all age groups and cultures to celebrate the unique and diverse essence of Harlem.This Harlem Festival & Celebration offers over 100 events throughout the months of July and August, attracting over 2 million attendees from all around the world to Harlem New York. Featuring: Outdoor and indoor music concerts, The Upper Manhattan Auto Show, Film festivals, Health Fair & 5K, Sporting events, Adult and children’s fashion shows, Youth programs and activities, Career fairs, HBCU Fair & Expo.
CHECKOUT THE MAIN HARLEM WEEK 2016 EVENTS BELOW.
Sunday, July 31
“A GREAT DAY IN HARLEM”
With an expected attendance of 40,000, “A Great Day in Harlem” is a day long family oriented event. Participants can enjoy an Outdoor Festival, Picnic, Fashion Show and Concerts, saluting Gospel, Dance, Theater, Latin, Rhythm & Blues and Jazz. There will also be arts & crafts, food from around the world, vendors, exhibitions, corporate exhibits, career recruitment and much more! Check out all of the “Great Day in Harlem” events below:
INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL SHOWCASE
Featuring Performances from Dance Companies, youth organizations, theatre companies and more.
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: U.S. Grant National Memorial Park – W. 122nd Street and Riverside Drive
Admission: Free
INTERNATIONAL GOSPEL SHOWCASE
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: U.S. Grant National Memorial Park – W. 122nd Street and Riverside Drive
Admission: Free
FASHION FUSION SHOWCASE
Featuring cutting edge fashion from designers of color.
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: U.S. Grant National Memorial Park – W. 122nd Street and Riverside Drive
Admission: Free
“A CONCERT UNDER THE STARS”
Featuring performances from national and international recording artists.
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: U.S. Grant National Memorial Park – W. 122nd Street and Riverside Drive
Admission: Free
Saturday, August 20
“SUMMER IN THE CITY”
Over 60,000 attendees will enjoy an outdoor R&B, Rock and Hip Hop concert, featuring regional dance events, College “Step Show” Competitions and an outdoor film festival. There will also be exhibitors and vendors providing delicious foods, creative arts & crafts, clothing and much more. Checkout all of the “Summer in the City” events listed below:
Time: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
NYC “CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL” (DAY I)
Over 10,000 children between ages 5 to 12 years of age and family members attend to enjoy storytelling, children’s entertainment (daily performances showcasing tap dancers, dance troupes, step shows, hip hop dancers, theater, poetry and vocalists), arts & crafts, double dutch competitions, face painting, technology, health services, super heroes, dance lessons and sporting events.
Time: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: West 135th Street – between Malcolm X & A.C. Powell Jr. Boulevard
Admission: Free
“HARLEM HONEYS & BEARS”
Senior citizens as well as the entire family, enjoy swimming and exercises demonstrations.
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Hansborough Recreation Center – W 135th Street/between Malcolm X Blvd & Fifth Avenue
Admission: Free
HIGHER EDUCATION FAIR & EXPO
The Annual Higher Education Fair & Expo will take place during “Summer in the City” and offers information on financial aid and college tours for colleges and universities throughout NYC and and the U.S. with special emphasis on HBCUs with over 50 represented at the fair. More than 15,000 students, parents, alumni and recruiters attend from around the Greater New York metropolitan area to gather information on college admission, scholarships and grants.
Time: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: West 135th Street between Malcolm X and A.C. Powell, Jr. Boulevard
Admission: Free
For additional information on the HBCU Expo, click here.
NEW YORKERS ARE “DANCING IN THE STREET”
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: W. 135th Street and Frederick Douglas Boulevard
Admission: Free
FASHION FLAVA SHOW
Showcasing fashion from designers of color.
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: TBD
Admission: Free
“UPTOWN SATURDAY CONCERT”
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: W. 135th Street & St. Nicholas Avenue Main Stage.
Admission: Free
HARLEM WEEK OUTDOOR FILM FESTIVAL IN CONCERT WITH IMAGENATION
Featured Film: TBD
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Great Lawn of St. Nicholas Park – W. 135th Street & St. Nicholas Avenue
Admission: Free
Sunday, August 21
“HARLEM DAY”
Over 90,000 attendees will enjoy four outdoor stages of live entertainment, featuring “The International Roots of Jazz”: Reggae, Latin, Soca, Gospel, R&B, Hip-Hop, Rock, Blues and Calypso. There will also be exhibitors and vendors providing delicious foods, creative arts & crafts, clothing and much more. See below for all “Harlem Day” events scheduled:
Time: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: 4 blocks on West 135th Street between 5th & St. Nicholas Avenue
UPPER MANHATTAN AUTO SHOW
The Upper Manhattan Auto Show is an exhibition of some of the most unique, collectible, vintage and new vehicles throughout the region. Awards will be presented in select categories. Look out for the Auto Parade Through Historic Harlem! The “Sunday Caravan of Stars” will begin at the “Duke” Ellington monument at 9:00 am.
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: W. 135th Street – between 5th Ave & Malcolm X Boulevard
Admission: Free
To participate in the Upper Manhattan Auto Show, click here.
THE NY CITY HEALTH VILLAGE
“The Village within Our Village” features exhibits from hospitals, health centers, health service providers, doctors, holistic practitioners, acupuncturists, dentists and others. Free health testing is provided on site as well as information on health plans, health insurance, nutrition, holistic medicine, exercise, Healthy Eating & Healthy Living.
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Malcolm X Blvd. between 136th & 137th Street in front of Harlem Hospital
Admission: Free
UPPER MANHATTAN SMALL BUSINESS EXPO & FAIR
Enjoy indoor and outdoor expos on Business, Finance, Investment, Real Estate and attend seminars focusing on Small Business Related Issues with top experts and the economic prosperity and revitalization of New York.
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: W. 135th Street – between 5th Ave & Malcolm X Boulevard
Admission: Free
5TH AVENUE STAGE
Time: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: W. 135th Street – between 5th Ave & Malcolm X Boulevard
Admission: Free
NY “CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL” (DAY II)
“Back to School”
Time: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: YMCA Stage – W. 135th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue
Admission: Free
YMCA STAGE
Featuring: Dance, Spoken Word, R&B, Jazz, Reggae and the “Back to School” Children’s Fashion Show.
Time: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: YMCA Stage – W. 135th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue
Admission: Free
NICHOLAS MAIN STAGE
Time: 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: St. Nicholas State – W. 135th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue
Admission: Free
Go to the Harlem Week website HERE and dont forget to check out the great photographs by Seitu Oronde at his Seitu’s World link HERE.
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