The first day of summer is nearly here, and that means one thing: Make Music New York!

Join us on the Open Street on 101st Street this Saturday, June 21, for an afternoon of family fun and music-making. The schedule kicks off at noon with street games, yarn art and jewelry-making, plus opening our StreetLab mobile library for the season — and, of course, splashing in the hydrant!

Then settle in for a family-friendly Make Music NY concert at 5 p.m. hosted in partnership with the The National Jazz Museum in Harlem. The People of Earth are bringing their salsa, timba and global rhythms -- so grab your dancing shoes.

Plan to grab a bite at any of our nearby small businesses including Bar Goyana, Burritos y Mas, Cafe D’Anvers, Chu Ros Thai, Dalila’s Tacos, Taqueria El Tepeyac, Frenchy Coffee, Girasole Trattoria, Healthy Frenchy, Lloyd’s Carrot Cake, Plue Thai Kitchen, Rosenthal Wine or Sugar Hill Creamery.

Click for our growing Open Streets lineup.

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GrowNYC Farmstands are part of a network of food access retail sites operated by GrowNYC. Through Farmstands, GrowNYC brings fresh, affordable vegetables, fruit, eggs and other products from its Northeast farm partners to underserved NYC neighborhoods.

Farmstands accept SNAP / EBT (food stamps), FNMP, Health Bucks, Greenmarket Bucks, Healthfirst OTC and Humana OTC, in addition to cash, debit and credit. If you’re using your SNAP / EBT, you can double your money because each $2 spent in SNAP / EBT earns you $2 in Health Bucks (up to $10).

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Save the date! Harlem Wellness Festival is returning to Marcus Garvey Park.

A celebration of the strong network of minority- and women-owned gyms, studios and spas that Harlem has built over the past decade, Harlem Wellness Fest is a move and stretch party where you can get to know Harlem's local fitness and wellness businesses. Plus map out your wellness routine for spring and summer.

Meet the teachers and trainers who are expanding and energizing our community culture of fitness and self-care, including Mendez Boxing Gym, re-Creation Fitness, Body Zock, Harlem Chi Community Acupuncture, Ofrenda Yoga, Harlem Pilates, Hurricane Fitness, Benswic, UpDog Studios, Anwuli Ilegbe Gyrotonic Studio, Fire Studio, Meditation in Harlem, Omo Sade Skincare, Uplift Spa, FRAMIATI, Becoming Unique Boutique, Harlem Yoga Studio, Harlem Cycle, Harlem Kettlebell Club, Harlem Wellness Center, Urban Yoga Foundation, Rokmil Fitness, Movement Harlem, Uptown Veg & The Juicery.

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GrowNYC Farmstands are part of a network of food access retail sites operated by GrowNYC. Through Farmstands, GrowNYC brings fresh, affordable vegetables, fruit, eggs and other products from its Northeast farm partners to underserved NYC neighborhoods.

Farmstands accept SNAP / EBT (food stamps), FNMP, Health Bucks, Greenmarket Bucks, Healthfirst OTC and Humana OTC, in addition to cash, debit and credit. If you’re using your SNAP / EBT, you can double your money because each $2 spent in SNAP / EBT earns you $2 in Health Bucks (up to $10).

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You asked, and we heard you! This spring, we're teaming up with El Barrio Bikes and East Harlem Walks to offer a series of Mocktail Tours where you can either roll out on a bike, or strap on your sneakers.

From creative mocktails to the newest alcohol-free beers and wines, we'll visit small businesses across the neighborhood to hear from bartenders and business owners about the newest offerings on their menus.

Each tour is on a Sunday afternoon, and you can select your modality: Sunday, May 18 (Walk), Sunday, May 25 (Short Ride), or Sunday, June 1 (Long Ride).

No bike? No worry. Let us know in advance and we can provide both helmets and bikes thanks to support from Citi Bike, the NYC Department of Transportation and NYC Department of Health.Register here, and we'll send you all the ride details closer to the date! Stay tuned here for the list of small businesses participating.

Now that warmer weather is here, it's Paint Season along East 125th Street!

This spring and summer will feature both the Gates Revival, when we'll repaint storefront gates from previous years including the 100 Gates Project and We Are New Yorkers, as well as the fourth edition of the Grandscale Mural Project.

Helping hands are needed on Saturday, May 31, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., to help prime for new murals, as well as touch up the corner mural at 125th & Park. Let us know you can pitch in here.

GrowNYC Farmstands are part of a network of food access retail sites operated by GrowNYC. Through Farmstands, GrowNYC brings fresh, affordable vegetables, fruit, eggs and other products from its Northeast farm partners to underserved NYC neighborhoods.

Farmstands accept SNAP / EBT (food stamps), FNMP, Health Bucks, Greenmarket Bucks, Healthfirst OTC and Humana OTC, in addition to cash, debit and credit. If you’re using your SNAP / EBT, you can double your money because each $2 spent in SNAP / EBT earns you $2 in Health Bucks (up to $10).

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You asked, and we heard you! This spring, we're teaming up with El Barrio Bikes and East Harlem Walks to offer a series of Mocktail Tours where you can either roll out on a bike, or strap on your sneakers.

From creative mocktails to the newest alcohol-free beers and wines, we'll visit small businesses across the neighborhood to hear from bartenders and business owners about the newest offerings on their menus.

Each tour is on a Sunday afternoon, and you can select your modality: Sunday, May 18 (Walk), Sunday, May 25 (Short Ride), or Sunday, June 1 (Long Ride).

No bike? No worry. Let us know in advance and we can provide both helmets and bikes thanks to support from Citi Bike, the NYC Department of Transportation and NYC Department of Health.Register here, and we'll send you all the ride details closer to the date! Stay tuned here for the list of small businesses participating.

GrowNYC Farmstands are part of a network of food access retail sites operated by GrowNYC. Through Farmstands, GrowNYC brings fresh, affordable vegetables, fruit, eggs and other products from its Northeast farm partners to underserved NYC neighborhoods.

Farmstands accept SNAP / EBT (food stamps), FNMP, Health Bucks, Greenmarket Bucks, Healthfirst OTC and Humana OTC, in addition to cash, debit and credit. If you’re using your SNAP / EBT, you can double your money because each $2 spent in SNAP / EBT earns you $2 in Health Bucks (up to $10).

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You asked, and we heard you! This spring, we're teaming up with El Barrio Bikes and East Harlem Walks to offer a series of Mocktail Tours where you can either roll out on a bike, or strap on your sneakers.

From creative mocktails to the newest alcohol-free beers and wines, we'll visit small businesses across the neighborhood to hear from bartenders and business owners about the newest offerings on their menus.

Each tour is on a Sunday afternoon, and you can select your modality: Sunday, May 18 (Walk), Sunday, May 25 (Short Ride), or Sunday, June 1 (Long Ride).

No bike? No worry. Let us know in advance and we can provide both helmets and bikes thanks to support from Citi Bike, the NYC Department of Transportation and NYC Department of Health.Register here, and we'll send you all the ride details closer to the date! Stay tuned here for the list of small businesses participating.

NOTE: DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE HARLEM WELLNESS FEST IS NOW POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, JUNE 7. IF YOU ALREADY REGISTERED FOR THE PREVIOUS DATE, YOUR REGISTRATION IS STILL GOOD!

Save the date! Harlem Wellness Festival is returning to Marcus Garvey Park.

A celebration of the strong network of minority- and women-owned gyms, studios and spas that Harlem has built over the past decade, Harlem Wellness Fest is a move and stretch party where you can get to know Harlem's local fitness and wellness businesses. Plus map out your wellness routine for spring and summer.

Meet the teachers and trainers who are expanding and energizing our community culture of fitness and self-care, including Mendez Boxing Gym, re-Creation Fitness, Body Zock, Harlem Chi Community Acupuncture, Ofrenda Yoga, Harlem Pilates, Hurricane Fitness, Benswic, UpDog Studios, Anwuli Ilegbe Gyrotonic Studio, Fire Studio, Meditation in Harlem, Omo Sade Skincare, Uplift Spa, FRAMIATI, Becoming Unique Boutique, Harlem Yoga Studio, Harlem Cycle, Harlem Kettlebell Club, Harlem Wellness Center, Urban Yoga Foundation, Rokmil Fitness, Movement Harlem, Uptown Veg & The Juicery.

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This spring, New Yorkers are coming together for a citywide cleanup movement!

Throughout April and May, more than 150 cleanups across all five boroughs are taking place in partnership with the NYC Sanitation Foundation. 

Join us and be part of something big: East Harlem's Big Spring Clean is set for the morning of Friday, May 16. We'll start at the community plaza at 125th Street under the Park Avenue Viaduct, then spread out in groups to both sweep the sidewalks and show love to the street trees.

Many thanks to the graduating class of the N.Y. College of Podiatric Medicine for teaming up! All volunteers are welcomed, and you can register here.

GrowNYC Farmstands are part of a network of food access retail sites operated by GrowNYC. Through Farmstands, GrowNYC brings fresh, affordable vegetables, fruit, eggs and other products from its Northeast farm partners to underserved NYC neighborhoods.

Farmstands accept SNAP / EBT (food stamps), FNMP, Health Bucks, Greenmarket Bucks, Healthfirst OTC and Humana OTC, in addition to cash, debit and credit. If you’re using your SNAP / EBT, you can double your money because each $2 spent in SNAP / EBT earns you $2 in Health Bucks (up to $10).

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GrowNYC Farmstands are part of a network of food access retail sites operated by GrowNYC. Through Farmstands, GrowNYC brings fresh, affordable vegetables, fruit, eggs and other products from its Northeast farm partners to underserved NYC neighborhoods.

Farmstands accept SNAP / EBT (food stamps), FNMP, Health Bucks, Greenmarket Bucks, Healthfirst OTC and Humana OTC, in addition to cash, debit and credit. If you’re using your SNAP / EBT, you can double your money because each $2 spent in SNAP / EBT earns you $2 in Health Bucks (up to $10).

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GrowNYC Farmstands are part of a network of food access retail sites operated by GrowNYC. Through Farmstands, GrowNYC brings fresh, affordable vegetables, fruit, eggs and other products from its Northeast farm partners to underserved NYC neighborhoods.

Farmstands accept SNAP / EBT (food stamps), FNMP, Health Bucks, Greenmarket Bucks, Healthfirst OTC and Humana OTC, in addition to cash, debit and credit. If you’re using your SNAP / EBT, you can double your money because each $2 spent in SNAP / EBT earns you $2 in Health Bucks (up to $10).

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GrowNYC Farmstands are part of a network of food access retail sites operated by GrowNYC. Through Farmstands, GrowNYC brings fresh, affordable vegetables, fruit, eggs and other products from its Northeast farm partners to underserved NYC neighborhoods.

Farmstands accept SNAP / EBT (food stamps), FNMP, Health Bucks, Greenmarket Bucks, Healthfirst OTC and Humana OTC, in addition to cash, debit and credit. If you’re using your SNAP / EBT, you can double your money because each $2 spent in SNAP / EBT earns you $2 in Health Bucks (up to $10).

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GrowNYC Farmstands are part of a network of food access retail sites operated by GrowNYC. Through Farmstands, GrowNYC brings fresh, affordable vegetables, fruit, eggs and other products from its Northeast farm partners to underserved NYC neighborhoods.

Farmstands accept SNAP / EBT (food stamps), FNMP, Health Bucks, Greenmarket Bucks, Healthfirst OTC and Humana OTC, in addition to cash, debit and credit. If you’re using your SNAP / EBT, you can double your money because each $2 spent in SNAP / EBT earns you $2 in Health Bucks (up to $10).

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GrowNYC Farmstands are part of a network of food access retail sites operated by GrowNYC. Through Farmstands, GrowNYC brings fresh, affordable vegetables, fruit, eggs and other products from its Northeast farm partners to underserved NYC neighborhoods.

Farmstands accept SNAP / EBT (food stamps), FNMP, Health Bucks, Greenmarket Bucks, Healthfirst OTC and Humana OTC, in addition to cash, debit and credit. If you’re using your SNAP / EBT, you can double your money because each $2 spent in SNAP / EBT earns you $2 in Health Bucks (up to $10).

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GrowNYC Farmstands are part of a network of food access retail sites operated by GrowNYC. Through Farmstands, GrowNYC brings fresh, affordable vegetables, fruit, eggs and other products from its Northeast farm partners to underserved NYC neighborhoods.

Farmstands accept SNAP / EBT (food stamps), FNMP, Health Bucks, Greenmarket Bucks, Healthfirst OTC and Humana OTC, in addition to cash, debit and credit. If you’re using your SNAP / EBT, you can double your money because each $2 spent in SNAP / EBT earns you $2 in Health Bucks (up to $10).

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GrowNYC Farmstands are part of a network of food access retail sites operated by GrowNYC. Through Farmstands, GrowNYC brings fresh, affordable vegetables, fruit, eggs and other products from its Northeast farm partners to underserved NYC neighborhoods.

Farmstands accept SNAP / EBT (food stamps), FNMP, Health Bucks, Greenmarket Bucks, Healthfirst OTC and Humana OTC, in addition to cash, debit and credit. If you’re using your SNAP / EBT, you can double your money because each $2 spent in SNAP / EBT earns you $2 in Health Bucks (up to $10).

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GrowNYC Farmstands are part of a network of food access retail sites operated by GrowNYC. Through Farmstands, GrowNYC brings fresh, affordable vegetables, fruit, eggs and other products from its Northeast farm partners to underserved NYC neighborhoods.

Farmstands accept SNAP / EBT (food stamps), FNMP, Health Bucks, Greenmarket Bucks, Healthfirst OTC and Humana OTC, in addition to cash, debit and credit. If you’re using your SNAP / EBT, you can double your money because each $2 spent in SNAP / EBT earns you $2 in Health Bucks (up to $10).

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GrowNYC Farmstands are part of a network of food access retail sites operated by GrowNYC. Through Farmstands, GrowNYC brings fresh, affordable vegetables, fruit, eggs and other products from its Northeast farm partners to underserved NYC neighborhoods.

Farmstands accept SNAP / EBT (food stamps), FNMP, Health Bucks, Greenmarket Bucks, Healthfirst OTC and Humana OTC, in addition to cash, debit and credit. If you’re using your SNAP / EBT, you can double your money because each $2 spent in SNAP / EBT earns you $2 in Health Bucks (up to $10).

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GrowNYC Farmstands are part of a network of food access retail sites operated by GrowNYC. Through Farmstands, GrowNYC brings fresh, affordable vegetables, fruit, eggs and other products from its Northeast farm partners to underserved NYC neighborhoods.

Farmstands accept SNAP / EBT (food stamps), FNMP, Health Bucks, Greenmarket Bucks, Healthfirst OTC and Humana OTC, in addition to cash, debit and credit. If you’re using your SNAP / EBT, you can double your money because each $2 spent in SNAP / EBT earns you $2 in Health Bucks (up to $10).

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Harlem, it’s time to vibe! Join us for Verses from the Village -- a night where jazz meets poetry, rhythm meets words, and community meets culture!

Hosted by the dynamic Sista Zock on the Block, this isn’t just an open mic -- it’s a movement. Pull up and be part of the magic! Get your free tix here.

Food and drink from Black-owned small business Ginjan Cafe will be available for sale.

This evening to close out Black History Month is sponsored by Uptown Grand Central and The Heritage Winery.

GrowNYC Farmstands are part of a network of food access retail sites operated by GrowNYC. Through Farmstands, GrowNYC brings fresh, affordable vegetables, fruit, eggs and other products from its Northeast farm partners to underserved NYC neighborhoods.

Farmstands accept SNAP / EBT (food stamps), FNMP, Health Bucks, Greenmarket Bucks, Healthfirst OTC and Humana OTC, in addition to cash, debit and credit. If you’re using your SNAP / EBT, you can double your money because each $2 spent in SNAP / EBT earns you $2 in Health Bucks (up to $10).

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GrowNYC Farmstands are part of a network of food access retail sites operated by GrowNYC. Through Farmstands, GrowNYC brings fresh, affordable vegetables, fruit, eggs and other products from its Northeast farm partners to underserved NYC neighborhoods.

Farmstands accept SNAP / EBT (food stamps), FNMP, Health Bucks, Greenmarket Bucks, Healthfirst OTC and Humana OTC, in addition to cash, debit and credit. If you’re using your SNAP / EBT, you can double your money because each $2 spent in SNAP / EBT earns you $2 in Health Bucks (up to $10).

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GrowNYC Farmstands are part of a network of food access retail sites operated by GrowNYC. Through Farmstands, GrowNYC brings fresh, affordable vegetables, fruit, eggs and other products from its Northeast farm partners to underserved NYC neighborhoods.

Farmstands accept SNAP / EBT (food stamps), FNMP, Health Bucks, Greenmarket Bucks, Healthfirst OTC and Humana OTC, in addition to cash, debit and credit. If you’re using your SNAP / EBT, you can double your money because each $2 spent in SNAP / EBT earns you $2 in Health Bucks (up to $10).

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GrowNYC Farmstands are part of a network of food access retail sites operated by GrowNYC. Through Farmstands, GrowNYC brings fresh, affordable vegetables, fruit, eggs and other products from its Northeast farm partners to underserved NYC neighborhoods.

Farmstands accept SNAP / EBT (food stamps), FNMP, Health Bucks, Greenmarket Bucks, Healthfirst OTC and Humana OTC, in addition to cash, debit and credit. If you’re using your SNAP / EBT, you can double your money because each $2 spent in SNAP / EBT earns you $2 in Health Bucks (up to $10).

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Celebrate Black history — and the future of the Harlem African Burial Ground — during an afternoon of gospel and blues at the historic Elmendorf Reformed Church.



Founded in 1660, Elmendorf is the oldest church in Harlem, and the home church of the burial ground. Through research into its records, the church has identified more than 40 names of those buried at the site.



Join us on Sunday, February 2, at 3 p.m., to mark this history with a concert by Vy Higginsen’s Sing Harlem Choir, plus refreshments by local Black-owned business Lloyd’s Carrot Cake.



The afternoon is hosted by Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala in partnership with Elmendorf Reformed Church, Uptown Grand Central & the NYC EDC’s Harlem African Burial Ground Initiative.