1 Love All Borough Block Party

Perhaps you have seen the signage and buses along 8th Avenue announcing the arrival of the World Basketball Festival taking place August 12-15. We’ll be doing another post about this event in the coming week, but perhaps you’ll want to venture downtown this weekend for the launch.

Delivering free bike helmets

How many times have you watched a bicycle delivery person recklessly swerve in and out of traffic at break-neck speeds without a helmet or any other type of protection? Not only are they putting their life  at risk, but they also breaking the law. On Thursday, Aug. 5 from 1 to 4 pm commercial delivery… [Read more…]

What’s happening uptown this weekend?

Morris-Jumel Mansion Saturday at 11 a.m., a family picnic concert with the singer-songwriter Emily Hope Price; spectators are encouraged to take along a picnic lunch; $15, free for children under 12. The house, the headquarters for George Washington during the fall of 1776, is open Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 65 Jumel… [Read more…]

First look: Harlem H&M Reinvents itself

H&M, the Swedish fashion retailer known for trendy clothing and affordable prices, relaunched its Harlem store this morning. The store underwent a five month interior and exterior renovation that resulted in a new stucco inspired facade and a more open layout. The set up seems to be the same – lower level all women’s wear… [Read more…]

Free film and music in St. Nick Park tonight

ImageNation Cinema Presents: Thursday, July 29 – Kirikou and the Sorceress – with performances by Queen Aminah and El Shabazz Orchestra featuring 4-year old prodigy drummer Salim Ptah! Thurs., July 29th @ St. Nicholas Park 135th Street & St. Nicholas Avenue Rain Venue: 645 ST. NICHOLAS AVE @ 141st ST, STUDIO 105

Free Yoga Bliss yoga classes in Marcus Garvey Park

Free your mind, body, and spirit with free Yoga Bliss yoga classes in Marcus Garvey Park this summer. Yoga Bliss is offering free sunset yoga every Thursday evening in August 5, 12, 19, 26 from 7-8:30 pm. For more information visit www.yogablissnyc.com or call 212-712-8715

Free summer performances for kids

The Scoop: A Week’s Worth of News Edition

Home Sweet Harlem Home [NYP] Target comes to Harlem Sneak Peek [VV] Opponents mobilize against new charter school at St. Nicholas Houses [CL] They want their story to be told [NYT] Marcus Samuelsson names his favorite Harlem cheap eats [NYM] A gentler place for Harlem’s elderly [NYT] Harlem buildings falling back into decay [NYT] Retired… [Read more…]

Atrium Cafe has new hours and a new online menu

The Atrium Cafe, located inside The Studio Museum in Harlem has added new menu items and extended its hours. Visitors can see available dining options by clicking on the menu before heading out to the museum. In addition to tasty soups and sandwiches provided by Great Performances, The Atrium Cafe is also offering delicious treats… [Read more…]

New French American Charter School opens in Harlem

We first heard about the prospect of of French bilingual school coming to Harlem from our people over at Liveuptown last year when a parent petition was being circulated to submit the charter to the state.  All of the bureaucratic hurdles have been jumped and the school will be opening in September. Initially the school… [Read more…]

Billie’s Black LivingSocial special

Billie’s Black is offering $25 in food and drinks for $10 through livingsocial.com. To make the deal even sweeter, if you go between noon and 7 PM you get an extra $5 on your voucher! Purchase your voucher now! (Thanks Angie of Experience Harlem)

Swing’s Gates

Painted gates are nothing new to Harlem. We have all seen the work of Franco the Great, yet the gate at Swing caught our eye the other day. Does anyone know the artist? We didn’t see a signature and the store was closed (hence the gate being down.)

Manna’s is moving and adding fried seafood

Well, it looks like it really might be happening this time. After a false start, resulting in it moving back to its original location on 8th Avenue at 125th Street, Manna is finally moving to the new location on the corner of 126th Street. A sign spotted in the window this weekend read, “As of… [Read more…]

Mysterious Origins: The Artwork of Brian Branch

Family Walk & Run

Harlem Week: Let’s Relieve the Stress

An insider’s look at 2280 FDB

Last month we informed Uptownflavor readers that 2280 FDB was closer to closing. Earlier this month we were invited to take a tour of the attractive 12-story luxury development, that offers a variety of layouts and ceiling to floor views extending as far as the eye can see. The building will also house the Harlem… [Read more…]

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Reading by Cave Canem fellows at Tapestry

Cave Canem fellows Ama Codjoe, Joel Dias-Porter and Hallie S. Hobson share work inspired by the Ghost Net installation and the Weaving In & Out collaborative exhibition in the new green development in East Harlem. This reading will explore the interactions between this particular space and its surrounding physical and cultural contexts. Free & open… [Read more…]

The Douglass is ready for occupancy

The Douglass by D. Bell The Douglass, a nine-story newly constructed building on Frederick Douglass Boulevard was issued a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) last week. The Douglass has a total of 38 condominium residences.  The remaining ten units include two and three-bedroom residences ranging in size from 1,015 to 1,322 square feet and in… [Read more…]

The Harlem H&M reopens this week

H&M Harlem will unveil its new store to the public this Friday, July 30 at 10am. The newly rebuilt store features a brand new interior and fixtures, giving the store a modern and updated look.  It also boasts a brand new facade which will be sure to make H&M Harlem the main attraction on the… [Read more…]

The Harlem Book Fair 2010

The Harlem Book Fair took place along 135th Street two weekends ago. While the fair has been scaled back in recent years, a good number of dedicated bibliophiles turned out to browse the booths in spite of the 90 plus degree temperatures.

Thelonius Monk: Straight No Chaser

Filmmakers Bruce Ricker and Charlotte Zwerin use Michael and Christian Blackwood’s 1968 footage of modern jazz innovator, Thelonious Monk, to create a singular portrait of this Jazz master’s life both onstage and off. Charlotte Zwerin brings her editing genius (Gimme Shelter, Salesman) to the fore as she weaves new interviews, archival photos and music through… [Read more…]

Comedy at Covo

Today · 7:30pm – 9:00pm Location upstairs@covolounge 701 West 135th Street (on 12 Avenue) New York, NY Monthly comedy show with some of NYC’s hottest comedians in one of NYC’s coolest lounge. Hosted by NYC comedian William Mullin featuring comics from Comedy Central, VH1, and HBO. LAST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH 7:30 PM UPSTAIRS IN COVO… [Read more…]

Mama, I want to shop

The Mama Foundation lead by Vy Higginsen of “Mama I Want to Sing” fame is having a Super Block Sale!  Everything from furniture items like beds, tables, and lamps to books, clothes and even “Mama I Want to Sing” memorabilia. The sale will take place at The Mama Foundation located at 149 West 126th Street… [Read more…]

Harlem graces Gracie Mansion

Harlem’s best and brightest arrived looking cool and collected in their summer finery despite a month-long hot and humid heatwave, to celebrate the 36th Annual Harlem Week. This year’s annual lawn party commemorated the life and legacy of Percy Sutton.

Adina Nyree: Certified Organic

Recently this press release popped up in my Inbox and I knew I wanted to share it with you. Adina Nyree is one talented sista and you will not want to miss this event. Now, I recognize that I’m posting last-minute but there are two reasons for that: 1. I was on vacation in North… [Read more…]

Harlem Target Sneak Peek

The official grand opening of the first Target to open on the island of Manhattan isn’t until Sunday, but big name stars and local celebrities couldn’t wait to come see what the mega-chain had to offer on a balmy Tuesday night. Target hosted a red carpet affair unlike any Harlem has seen since its former… [Read more…]

PRDream Summer Film Fest 2010 Schedule

East Harlem Target’s Red Carpet

Target rolled out the red carpet to invited guests for an exclusive “sneak peek” at the new East Harlem store set to open on July 25th.  Local celebrities from some of our favorite Harlem institutions, as well as models, actors, and singers made East Harlem their destination last night.  On the red carpet, it was… [Read more…]

Tonight: Free screening of The Freedom Riders

Stanley Nelson’s Freedom Riders SPECIAL ADVANCE OUTDOOR SCREENING! AIRS ON PBS in 2011 Mon., July 19th @ St. Nicholas Park St. Nicholas Ave. @ 135th St Rain Venue: Harlem School of the Arts 645 Saint Nicholas Avenue 7:30 pm Nakia Henry performs / 8:30 Freedom Riders screening

Fourth annual Harlem International Street Fair

Family Day in Jackie Robinson Park

Black Cowboys riding into Harlem

When I was little girl, it was always a special treat to see the Black Cowboys.  They would either bring ponies into the neighborhood to let the neighborhood kids ride and take a picture, or they would proudly lead a procession in the annual Juneteenth parade. Here is a chance to relive those happy days… [Read more…]

The Scoop: Moving and shaking in Harlem

The Willis Avenue Bridge continues its way down stream [NYT] More details about the new Harlem Target [NYP] Two popular Harlem Chefs have moved on out [NYT] East Harlem could get a Latino Children’s Zone [GS] East Harlem pool stabbing leaves one dead [Fox] Harlem Brownstone deed scammer sentenced to jail [TU] Harlem Pathmark gets… [Read more…]

Seventeen Below is relocating

We just got the word that Seventeen Below is going to be relocating effective immediately. We’ve heard some interesting stories about this lounge. Feel free to share your experiences below in the comments section. Here is the letter sent out by the management today: Dear valued customer of Seventeen Below Bistro, as we continue to… [Read more…]

The best and worst smells in the Big Apple

The Daily News today reported that the best and worst smells in the Big Apple are both in Harlem – and both on 131st Street! BEST: On the streets of Harlem, locals often find themselves slowing to a crawl so they can linger a little longer outside Dinosaur BBQ on W. 131 St. “You can… [Read more…]

Stickball & Salsa this weekend

An annual summer tradition in El Barrio for more than 41 years, this outdoor street event involves salsa music, dancing, stickball games, food, and a street fair. Play: The stickball games are from 7:00 AM to 12:00 noon, then the street party kicks into gear from noon until 7:00 PM. Expect to find live bands,… [Read more…]

The Scoop: The stay cool edition

Ambulance collides with city bus in Harlem [WPIX] Harlem cop defies orders and saves life of Sargent [NYDN] LeBron mural removed from Rucker’s [WSJ] New Harlem River bridge to float down the Hudson and up the East River [TU]

MiKA’s Summer Love

Harlem has produced many artists over the years. To be honest, it seems if you’re born and/or raised here you inevitably end up with some creativity in your blood. Born in Harlem Hospital and raised in the Sugar Hill section of Harlem, MiKA received a double, triple, quadruple dose of said creativity, with copious amounts… [Read more…]