Main Schedule of Events

 

Wednesday, July 16th 5:30 PM Gracie Mansion HARLEM WEEK Kickoff Celebration Saluting the Harlem Healthy Eating And Living Initiative By Invitation Only   Thursday, July 17th 5:30PM HARLEM SUMMERSTAGE Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building Plaza 163 West 125th Street   Free weekly concert in the plaza of the State Office Building on this date salutes The O'Jays. The day features entertainment from local and national artists and the induction of The O'Jays into the National Black Sports & Entertainment Hall of Fame. Free and open to the public   Sunday, July 27th 12 Noon to 8:00 PM “A GREAT DAY IN HARLEM” Theme: Sunday Classics A 4 - Part Special Event Featuring International exhibitors & vendors, cultural and gospel performances, an outdoor fashion show, live radio broadcasts, concert featuring Hezekiah Walker, Regina Belle, Donald Lawrence, Joe Cuba, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes & a special salute to music icons Sam Cooke and Lou Rawls!   Ulysses S. Grant, National Memorial Park Riverside Dr. Btwn. (120th & 124th Streets) Free to the general public Rain Date: Sunday, August 3rd   The 21st Annual HARLEM WEEK Black Film Festival Showcasing rare, independent and seldom screened cinema, this year’s program includes over 25 films from across the globe. Various Times Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building, 2nd floor West 125th Street and A.C. Powell, Jr. Blvd. For more info, call 212-749-5298

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NYC Economic Development Conference Theme:  The Economic Impact of: “Our Nation’s Health Crisis” Health Seminars        Indoor/Outdoor Business Expositions        Awards Luncheon   The Seminars will focus on Health Related Issues with top experts.   The daylong Expo features businesses in the fields of Health, Insurance, Business, Finance, Investment, Real Estate and more all targeted on the health, wellness, economic prosperity and revitalization of New York.   The seminars and expo Saturday, August 9th 12:00 Noon to 7:00 PM Dance Theatre of Harlem’s 2008 Annual Street Festival Outdoor festival featuring arts & crafts, vending, food and entertainment West 152nd Street (between Amsterdam and St. Nicholas Avenues) Free and open to the public Website:  www.dancetheatreofharlem.org   Tuesday, August 12th 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM N. Y. C. Senior Citizens Day “Elders Jubilee” Elder’s Jubilee is an annual celebration of the contributions and legacies of our elders, featuring a live concert, a fashion show, exhibits, and a grand awards luncheon, Health Testing and much more. National Black Theater Fifth Avenue & 125th Street By Invitation Only   Saturday, 16th “UPTOWN SATURDAY NITE” An Outdoor Cultural Arts & Entertainment and Dance Festival honoring the grand village of Harlem! Free to the general public Rain Date: Saturday, August 23rd   From ll:00 AM to 8:00 PM International Vendors, Exhibits, Foods, Art, Fun & Games W. 135th St. from Malcolm X Blvd to St. Nicholas Avenue Free to the general public     3:00 PM to 6:00 PM  “Dancing In The Street” All attendees are invited to join in all of the dance segments: Featuring Swing Jazz, The Cupid Shuffle, the Electric Slide, Chicken Noodle Soup and a College Step Show. St. Nicholas Ave. Stage W. 135th St. & St. Nicholas Ave.   Local, Regional and National Entertainment on our Main Stage W. 135th St. (Btwn. Frederick Douglass Blvd. & St. Nicholas Ave.)     12 Noon to 6:00 PM The National Historic Black College Fair & Expo Salutes the contributions of Historic Black Colleges to our health with special focus on the medical schools of Howard University, Wash., D.C.; Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga; Xavier University, New Orleans, La and Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tn. W. 135th St. (Btwn. Malcolm X & A.C. Powell Jr. Blvds.) Free to the general public     11:00 AM to 6:00 PM N.Y. City Health Fair & Expo (Part I) Theme:  Harlem’s Healthy Eating/Healthy Living Day long Health Exam, Education, Information, Health Testing, Material Distribution Questions, and Answers for the entire family. Hospitals for the Day: Columbia Medical Center; Mt. Sinai Hospital; North General Hospital and Ralph Lauren Cancer Care & Prevention Center W. 135th St. (Btwn. Malcolm X & A.C. Powell, Jr. Blvds.) Free to the general public     11:00 AM to 6:00 PM  “The N.Y. City Children’s Festival” (Part I) Special focus on the health of our  youth. Highlighting Oral Health, Diabetes, Obesity, Asthma and Dietary Health and Exercising. Health Testing, Information, Education and Training W. 135th Street (Btwn. Malcolm X and A.C.P. Jr. Blvds.) A Free event (Tickets required)     9:00 AM to 4:00 PM The Harlem Honeys & Bears N.Y. City Senior Citizens Swimming Demonstrations The most perfect form of exercise available to all ages at all times and it can also be life saving. Hansborough Swimming Pool W. 134th St. (Btwn. 5th Ave. & Malcolm X Blvd.) For more info, call 646-302-3487 www.harlemhoneysandbears.org     6:00 PM to 8:00 PM “The Quiet Storm” R&B and Lite Jazz Live Concert featuring legendary performers including Chuck Jackson and others Honoring: Teddy Pendergrass West. 135TH Street between Frederick Douglass Blvd. and St. Nicholas Avenue   7:30pm to 9:30pm IMAGENATION/HARLEM WEEK OUTDOOR FILM SERIES   Sicko Directed by Michael Moore 113 minutes; 2007 Filmmaker Michael Moore turns his lens on to the American healthcare system and why we are the only developed nation that does not provide universal care for our citizens. The film explores the general topic of how the health system came to be a profit incentive for the private sector as well as specific stories of those who have been devastated by the system. Free and open to the public     Sunday, 17th HARLEM DAY                         Our biggest Day! Multiple Stages with live performance and entertainment. “A Celebration of Gospel and Jazz” Our Musical Roots.   Part I: 3 Main Stages:  12 Noon – 7:00 PM St. Nicholas Stage – R & B / Hip Hop/Reggae    Theme: "Stop The Violence". W. 135th St. (Btwn. Frederick Douglass Blvd. & St. Nicholas Ave.) Hip hop & R&B performers paying tribute to 25 years of DJ Red Alert on radio and Video Music Box being on the air.  Featured performers include KRS-One and many others. YMCA Stage – Various Community Based performances of dance/fashion/poetry/music Theme:  “The Open Line” W. 135th St. (Btwn Malcolm X & A. C. Powell Jr. Blvds.) The popular "Kiss-FM" program Open Line is recorded live during the day. 5th Ave. Stage – Gospel, Jazz, Soul & Rock Theme:  “Harlem Rocks” W. 135th St. (Btwn. 5th Ave. & Malcolm X Blvd.) This stage includes a tribute to musical legend Jimi Hendrix. Events take place all day.  Free to the general public. Rain Date: Sunday, August 24th   11:00AM to 8:00PM International Vendors, Exhibits, Foods, Art, Fun & Games W. 135th St. (Btwn. Fifth and St. Nicholas Aves.) Free to the general public   Part II: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM N.Y. City Health Fair & Expo (Part II)  11:00 AM to 6:00 PM Day long Health Exam, Education, Information, Health Testing, Material Distribution, Questions, and Answers for the entire family. Hospitals being featured for the day: Harlem Hospital, Columbia Medical Center, St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital, and Hospital of Podiatric Medicine 2 Blocks Btwn:  W. 135th St. & 5th Ave. - A. C. Powell Jr. Blvds.   Part III: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM The Upper Manhattan Auto Show Saluting the future of our environment. Inviting all Hybrid and Fuel efficient Cars, SUVs, Motorcycles, Bi-Cycles, and Tri-Cycles to participate. Howard Bennett Playground W. 135th St. (Btwn. 5th Ave. & Malcolm X Blvd.)   Part IV: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM The N.Y. City Children’s Festival (Part II) Special focus on the Health of our youth. Highlighting Oral Health, Diabetes, Obesity, Asthma and Dietary Health & Exercising. Health Testing, Information, Education and Training. Come see Our Children’s Fashion Show W. 135th St. (Btwn. Malcolm X & A. C. Powell Jr. Blvds.) A Free event (Tickets required)     Part V: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM The Harlem Honeys & Bears New York City Youth Swimming Demonstrations The most perfect form of exercise available to all ages at all times and it can also be life saving. Hansborough Swimming Pool W. 134th St. (Btwn. 5th Ave. & Malcolm X Blvd.) For more info, call 646-302-3487 www.harlemhoneysandbears.org   7:30PM to 9:30PM Imagenation/HARLEM WEEK Outdoor Film Series West 135th Street & St. Nicholas Avenue St. Nicholas Park Plaza   Letter to the President Directed by Thomas Gibson, Produced by QD3 90 minutes; 2004   This feature documentary discloses the ties between the Hip Hop Music community and America's social and political policy in the last 30 years. This film illuminates rap's birth during the aftermath of the Black Power Movement, and Hip Hop's progression from block party music to having its lyrics debated in the halls of Congress. Letter to the President features Snoop Dogg, Jay Z, Ludacris, 50 Cent, Quincy Jones, Will i Am, Maxine Waters, TI, Russell Simmons, David Banner, Chingy, Colin Powell, Common, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and many others       Saturday, 23rd  9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 1st Annual Harlem: 5K Health Walk-a-Thon Join with your family, friends neighbors, co-workers, and fellow New Yorkers as we promote our health and combat obesity by taking a walk through Historic Harlem.  We will visit three (3) of Harlem’s four(4) Historic Parks, beginning at  Morningside Park, going to  St Nicholas Park, ending at Jackie Robinson Park Please register and make any comfortable contribution to combat obesity. Website: www.harlemhealthyliving.com   Time:  6:00 PM “Stomping at the Savoy”  Swing, Latin & Jazz Dance The NYC Department of Parks and Recreation in conjunction with HARLEM WEEK will put on outdoor Swing Jazz Dance for all New Yorkers with a major Jazz Orchestra.  Jackie Robinson Park 148th St. & Bradhurst Ave.   Saturday, 23rd 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM The 16th Annual Charlie Parker Jazz Festival In Harlem, Saluting “Bird” the International Music Legend Marcus Garvey Park Amphitheater 124th Street and Mt. Morris Park Free to the general public Website: cityparksfoundation.org   Wednesday, 27th At 5:30 PM & 7:30 PM “The Joints Are Jumpin’” This year honoring The legacies of:  Jimmy “Preacher” Robins and “Irene Reid” By Invitation Only At various Uptown Locations