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THREE KINGS / TRES REYES CELEBRATION AT LA MARQUETA
Jan
6
3:00 PM15:00

THREE KINGS / TRES REYES CELEBRATION AT LA MARQUETA

Join us at the historic La Marqueta for a festive Three Kings Day Celebration in El Barrio!

The celebration will take place inside the year-round indoor market at 115th Street & Park Avenue. Bring the family for free hot chocolate and a toy giveaway, plus Tres Reyes crafts.

Note that gifts are for children 10 and under and while supplies last. Children must be in attendance in order to receive a gift.

Thanks to our sponsors Councilmember Elsie Encarnacion, Congressman Adriano Espaillat, the NYC Economic Development Corporation, Positive Workforce and Uptown Grand Central.


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HARLEM NIGHT MARKET AT LA MARQUETA
Dec
20
3:00 PM15:00

HARLEM NIGHT MARKET AT LA MARQUETA

Three lots full of DJs and great food, Christmas trees and gifts, plus live music and crafting for the whole family.

The original night market in Harlem returns! For the first three Saturdays in December, at the historic La Marqueta.

There'll be food, music, makers and more -- so bring your appetite, your best two-step, and your gift list. It's a great way to support local businesses, and get your holiday shopping done the Harlem way.

Find the Harlem Night Market at under the Park Avenue Viaduct at:

-- LA MARQUETA'S LOT 2: DJ Mainstage, Photo Booth & Food (112th Street)

-- URBAN GARDEN CENTER: Christmas Trees, Makers & Grandscale Mural Project Artists (111th Street)

-- YEAR-ROUND RETAIL MARKET: Live Music, Craft Workshops & Year-Round Vendors (115th Street)


DJS & MUSIC:

Orchestrating the sounds in Lot 2 will be DJs Ted Smooth and Stormin' Norman (December 6), Uptown Vinyl Supreme (December 13) and Sabine Blaizin and DJ Ultraviolet (December 20).

There'll also be live music inside La Marqueta's year-round market at 115th Street, including jazz with Bruce Edwards & Friends (December 6) and Kaushik Viswanath & Friends (December 13), and salsa with Ali Bello & Friends (December 20). Joya Bravo will also join for a special performance (December 13).

LIVE ART & WORKSHOPS:

In addition to shopping, bring the whole family for make-your-own Charlie Brown Christmas trees at Urban Garden Center (each weekend), plus free craft workshops inside the year-round market with the La Marqueta artisans (December 6), Harlem Needle Arts (December 13) and El Museo del Barrio (December 20).

Also catch art in action with Grandscale Mural Project artists on 111th Street at the Graffiti Truck Gallery, with live painting by Marthalicia (December 6), BC (December 13) and Andre Trenier (December 20).

ALL PARTS OF THE MARKET:

Traveling betwen all parts of the market, you can also catch jugglers, stiltwalkers and more from Bindlestiff Family Circkus (all dates), dance with the Soul Santa (December 13), and join a traditional parranda with Los Pleneros de la 21.

We'll also have Busta Bounce party buses to shuttle you between all parts of the market, all market long. Get your punchcard stamped at 111th, 112th and 115th streets, and you'll win $5 in La Marqueta Bucks (while supplies last).


GIVING TREE:

Pick an ornament off the Giving Tree, and shop for market items to donate to our friends at the East Side SOUL Family Enrichment Center (December 13).

We hope to see you there -- bundled up, vibing with the DJs, eating good, and pouring your love back into the Harlem small businesses and makers that make this community beautiful. Pull up and be part of the magic.

Hosted by TBo Harlem and Uptown Grand Central, in partnership with the NYC EDC and Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala.

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HARLEM NIGHT MARKET AT LA MARQUETA
Dec
13
3:00 PM15:00

HARLEM NIGHT MARKET AT LA MARQUETA

Three lots full of DJs and great food, Christmas trees and gifts, plus live music and crafting for the whole family.

The original night market in Harlem returns! For the first three Saturdays in December, at the historic La Marqueta.

There'll be food, music, makers and more -- so bring your appetite, your best two-step, and your gift list. It's a great way to support local businesses, and get your holiday shopping done the Harlem way.

Find the Harlem Night Market at under the Park Avenue Viaduct at:

-- LA MARQUETA'S LOT 2: DJ Mainstage, Photo Booth & Food (112th Street)

-- URBAN GARDEN CENTER: Christmas Trees, Makers & Grandscale Mural Project Artists (111th Street)

-- YEAR-ROUND RETAIL MARKET: Live Music, Craft Workshops & Year-Round Vendors (115th Street)


DJS & MUSIC:

Orchestrating the sounds in Lot 2 will be DJs Ted Smooth and Stormin' Norman (December 6), Uptown Vinyl Supreme (December 13) and Sabine Blaizin and DJ Ultraviolet (December 20).

There'll also be live music inside La Marqueta's year-round market at 115th Street, including jazz with Bruce Edwards & Friends (December 6) and Kaushik Viswanath & Friends (December 13), and salsa with Ali Bello & Friends (December 20). Joya Bravo will also join for a special performance (December 13).

LIVE ART & WORKSHOPS:

In addition to shopping, bring the whole family for make-your-own Charlie Brown Christmas trees at Urban Garden Center (each weekend), plus free craft workshops inside the year-round market with the La Marqueta artisans (December 6), Harlem Needle Arts (December 13) and El Museo del Barrio (December 20).

Also catch art in action with Grandscale Mural Project artists on 111th Street at the Graffiti Truck Gallery, with live painting by Marthalicia (December 6), BC (December 13) and Andre Trenier (December 20).

ALL PARTS OF THE MARKET:

Traveling betwen all parts of the market, you can also catch jugglers, stiltwalkers and more from Bindlestiff Family Circkus (all dates), dance with the Soul Santa (December 13), and join a traditional parranda with Los Pleneros de la 21.

We'll also have Busta Bounce party buses to shuttle you between all parts of the market, all market long. Get your punchcard stamped at 111th, 112th and 115th streets, and you'll win $5 in La Marqueta Bucks (while supplies last).


GIVING TREE:

Pick an ornament off the Giving Tree, and shop for market items to donate to our friends at the East Side SOUL Family Enrichment Center (December 13).

We hope to see you there -- bundled up, vibing with the DJs, eating good, and pouring your love back into the Harlem small businesses and makers that make this community beautiful. Pull up and be part of the magic.

Hosted by TBo Harlem and Uptown Grand Central, in partnership with the NYC EDC and Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala.

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HARLEM NIGHT MARKET AT LA MARQUETA
Dec
6
3:00 PM15:00

HARLEM NIGHT MARKET AT LA MARQUETA

Three lots full of DJs and great food, Christmas trees and gifts, plus live music and crafting for the whole family.

The original night market in Harlem returns! For the first three Saturdays in December, at the historic La Marqueta.

There'll be food, music, makers and more -- so bring your appetite, your best two-step, and your gift list. It's a great way to support local businesses, and get your holiday shopping done the Harlem way.

Find the Harlem Night Market at under the Park Avenue Viaduct at:

-- LA MARQUETA'S LOT 2: DJ Mainstage, Photo Booth & Food (112th Street)

-- URBAN GARDEN CENTER: Christmas Trees, Makers & Grandscale Mural Project Artists (111th Street)

-- YEAR-ROUND RETAIL MARKET: Live Music, Craft Workshops & Year-Round Vendors (115th Street)


DJS & MUSIC:

Orchestrating the sounds in Lot 2 will be DJs Ted Smooth and Stormin' Norman (December 6), Uptown Vinyl Supreme (December 13) and Sabine Blaizin and DJ Ultraviolet (December 20).

There'll also be live music inside La Marqueta's year-round market at 115th Street, including jazz with Bruce Edwards & Friends (December 6) and Kaushik Viswanath & Friends (December 13), and salsa with Ali Bello & Friends (December 20). Joya Bravo will also join for a special performance (December 13).

LIVE ART & WORKSHOPS:

In addition to shopping, bring the whole family for make-your-own Charlie Brown Christmas trees at Urban Garden Center (each weekend), plus free craft workshops inside the year-round market with the La Marqueta artisans (December 6), Harlem Needle Arts (December 13) and El Museo del Barrio (December 20).

Also catch art in action with Grandscale Mural Project artists on 111th Street at the Graffiti Truck Gallery, with live painting by Marthalicia (December 6), BC (December 13) and Andre Trenier (December 20).

ALL PARTS OF THE MARKET:

Traveling betwen all parts of the market, you can also catch jugglers, stiltwalkers and more from Bindlestiff Family Circkus (all dates), dance with the Soul Santa (December 13), and join a traditional parranda with Los Pleneros de la 21.

We'll also have Busta Bounce party buses to shuttle you between all parts of the market, all market long. Get your punchcard stamped at 111th, 112th and 115th streets, and you'll win $5 in La Marqueta Bucks (while supplies last).


GIVING TREE:

Pick an ornament off the Giving Tree, and shop for market items to donate to our friends at the East Side SOUL Family Enrichment Center (December 13).

We hope to see you there -- bundled up, vibing with the DJs, eating good, and pouring your love back into the Harlem small businesses and makers that make this community beautiful. Pull up and be part of the magic.

Hosted by TBo Harlem and Uptown Grand Central, in partnership with the NYC EDC and Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala.

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MAKE MUSIC NEW YORK
Dec
21
4:00 PM16:00

MAKE MUSIC NEW YORK

Celebrate the longest, darkest night of the year with Make Music New York at the Harlem Night Market! The “La Marqueta Music March” will celebrate East Harlem’s rich heritage of both Puerto Rican and African-American music and culture with a unique fusion between a traditional holiday season “parranda” — a music parade rooted in plena and bomba music styles — and a second line jazz march.

The parranderos will be anchored by members of the renowned ensemble Los Pleneros de la 21 (LP21), led by the organization’s founder Juan J. “Juango” Gutiérrez and accompanied by students from LP21, and joined by saxophonist and Blue Note recording artist Immanuel Wilkins and friends.

The music march will launch from the southern end of the covered La Marqueta at Park Avenue and East 111th Street (under the Metro North tracks) and slowly wend its way northward to East 115th Street for the finale, making stops along the way at the new Urban Garden Center and the Harlem Night Market . Free Puerto Rican style hot chocolate from Cocotazo and a limited supply of hand-held percussion instruments will be given away to fans during the finale inside La Marqueta’s year-round indoor market, which will be followed by an additional set by Immanuel Wilkins and friends.    

Presented in partnership with Metropolis Ensemble  and Uptown Grand Central.

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HARLEM NIGHT MARKET AT LA MARQUETA
Dec
21
3:00 PM15:00

HARLEM NIGHT MARKET AT LA MARQUETA

The Harlem Night Market at La Marqueta is back this holiday season, and better than ever! We’ll be in full effect the first three Saturdays in December from 3-7 p.m.

This year the market's at a whole new location, at 112th Street & Park Avenue -- at La Marqueta's Lot 2, and the new Urban Garden Center. You'll find bright new market booths featuring dope makers and great food, so bundle up and bring your appetite and pocketbook for holiday eats and shopping, all while supporting local entrepreneurs.

Be ready to boogie, because Uptown Vinyl Supreme will be getting the party started each weekend from 3-5 p.m., with Ted Smooth (December 7), Sunny Cheeba (December 14) and Stormin' Norman (December 21) from 5-7 p.m. orchestrating the sounds.

The first two hours of each market are dedicated to all-ages fun, with hands-on activities at each end of the market. Head to the greenhouse at Urban Garden Center each weekend to make your own Charlie Brown Christmas tree. Then visit La Marqueta's indoor market at 115th Street to create a Three Kings Crown with El Museo del Barrio (December 7) or a Fabric Wreath with Harlem Needle Arts (December 21). At 115th Street, La Marqueta year-round vendor Cocotazo will be offering free Puerto Rican hot chocolate (while supplies last!).

Our final weekend is also Make Music New York, so bring your maracas and panderos to help us officially welcome in Winter with a traditional parranda throughout the market led by Los Pleneros de la 21 (December 21 at 4 p.m.)

Register on Eventbrite to stay in the know for special market updates all month long!

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HARLEM NIGHT MARKET AT LA MARQUETA
Dec
14
3:00 PM15:00

HARLEM NIGHT MARKET AT LA MARQUETA

The Harlem Night Market at La Marqueta is back this holiday season, and better than ever! We’ll be in full effect the first three Saturdays in December from 3-7 p.m.

This year the market's at a whole new location, at 112th Street & Park Avenue -- at La Marqueta's Lot 2, and the new Urban Garden Center. You'll find bright new market booths featuring dope makers and great food, so bundle up and bring your appetite and pocketbook for holiday eats and shopping, all while supporting local entrepreneurs.

Be ready to boogie, because Uptown Vinyl Supreme will be getting the party started each weekend from 3-5 p.m., with Ted Smooth (December 7), Sunny Cheeba (December 14) and Stormin' Norman (December 21) from 5-7 p.m. orchestrating the sounds.

The first two hours of each market are dedicated to all-ages fun, with hands-on activities at each end of the market. Head to the greenhouse at Urban Garden Center each weekend to make your own Charlie Brown Christmas tree. Then visit La Marqueta's indoor market at 115th Street to create a Three Kings Crown with El Museo del Barrio (December 7) or a Fabric Wreath with Harlem Needle Arts (December 21). At 115th Street, La Marqueta year-round vendor Cocotazo will be offering free Puerto Rican hot chocolate (while supplies last!).

Our final weekend is also Make Music New York, so bring your maracas and panderos to help us officially welcome in Winter with a traditional parranda throughout the market led by Los Pleneros de la 21 (December 21 at 4 p.m.)

Register on Eventbrite to stay in the know for special market updates all month long!

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HARLEM NIGHT MARKET AT LA MARQUETA
Dec
7
3:00 PM15:00

HARLEM NIGHT MARKET AT LA MARQUETA

The Harlem Night Market at La Marqueta is back this holiday season, and better than ever! We’ll be in full effect the first three Saturdays in December from 3-7 p.m.

This year the market's at a whole new location, at 112th Street & Park Avenue -- at La Marqueta's Lot 2, and the new Urban Garden Center. You'll find bright new market booths featuring dope makers and great food, so bundle up and bring your appetite and pocketbook for holiday eats and shopping, all while supporting local entrepreneurs.

Be ready to boogie, because Uptown Vinyl Supreme will be getting the party started each weekend from 3-5 p.m., with Ted Smooth (December 7), Sunny Cheeba (December 14) and Stormin' Norman (December 21) from 5-7 p.m. orchestrating the sounds.

The first two hours of each market are dedicated to all-ages fun, with hands-on activities at each end of the market. Head to the greenhouse at Urban Garden Center each weekend to make your own Charlie Brown Christmas tree. Then visit La Marqueta's indoor market at 115th Street to create a Three Kings Crown with El Museo del Barrio (December 7) or a Fabric Wreath with Harlem Needle Arts (December 21). At 115th Street, La Marqueta year-round vendor Cocotazo will be offering free Puerto Rican hot chocolate (while supplies last!).

Our final weekend is also Make Music New York, so bring your maracas and panderos to help us officially welcome in Winter with a traditional parranda throughout the market led by Los Pleneros de la 21 (December 21 at 4 p.m.)

Register on Eventbrite to stay in the know for special market updates all month long!

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HARLEM NIGHT MARKET AT LA MARQUETA
Dec
16
3:00 PM15:00

HARLEM NIGHT MARKET AT LA MARQUETA

Get ready for holiday shopping! We're just a week away from the return of the Harlem Night Market at La Marqueta for the first three weekends in December.

There'll be food, music, culture and plenty of makers on Saturdays, December 2, 9 and 16 from 4-8 p.m. at the historic La Marqueta. More than 50 vendors per night will pack La Placita, La Marqueta and Urban Garden Center with tons to explore, plus a trolley running on loop so you can visit all parts of the market: 



URBAN GARDEN CENTER'S WINTER WONDERLAND
Families are encouraged to come early (3-5 p.m.) to the Winter Wonderland at Urban Garden Center (111th) that will feature craft workshops, holiday vendors, Santa and free hot chocolate.

GRANDSCALE ART MARKET & LA MARQUETA:
For the first time ever, there'll be a Grandscale Art Market (115th Street),
where you can shop for canvases, merch and more from the artists of the Grandscale Mural Project. Plus take advantage of free gift wrapping and meet the year-round vendors inside La Marqueta's indoor market (115th Street).

LA PLACITA:
As the party ramps up for the evening, turntable legends Tedsmooth The Remix King and DJ Stormin Norman will be orchestrating the sounds along with special guests Uptown Vinyl Supreme inside La Placita (116th Street). Check out the plazas for savory food, sweets and makers -- plus of course the 360-degree photo booth and dance floor!

Bring your appetite, wallet and dancing shoes and be ready to have a great time supporting local small businesses and makers. Harlem, Let’s Go!!!! Get your free tix here.

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HARLEM NIGHT MARKET AT LA MARQUETA
Dec
9
3:00 PM15:00

HARLEM NIGHT MARKET AT LA MARQUETA

Get ready for holiday shopping! We're just a week away from the return of the Harlem Night Market at La Marqueta for the first three weekends in December.

There'll be food, music, culture and plenty of makers on Saturdays, December 2, 9 and 16 from 4-8 p.m. at the historic La Marqueta. More than 50 vendors per night will pack La Placita, La Marqueta and Urban Garden Center with tons to explore, plus a trolley running on loop so you can visit all parts of the market: 



URBAN GARDEN CENTER'S WINTER WONDERLAND
Families are encouraged to come early (3-5 p.m.) to the Winter Wonderland at Urban Garden Center (111th) that will feature craft workshops, holiday vendors, Santa and free hot chocolate.

GRANDSCALE ART MARKET & LA MARQUETA:
For the first time ever, there'll be a Grandscale Art Market (115th Street),
where you can shop for canvases, merch and more from the artists of the Grandscale Mural Project. Plus take advantage of free gift wrapping and meet the year-round vendors inside La Marqueta's indoor market (115th Street).

LA PLACITA:
As the party ramps up for the evening, turntable legends Tedsmooth The Remix King and DJ Stormin Norman will be orchestrating the sounds along with special guests Uptown Vinyl Supreme inside La Placita (116th Street). Check out the plazas for savory food, sweets and makers -- plus of course the 360-degree photo booth and dance floor!

Bring your appetite, wallet and dancing shoes and be ready to have a great time supporting local small businesses and makers. Harlem, Let’s Go!!!! Get your free tix here.

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HARLEM NIGHT MARKET AT LA MARQUETA
Dec
2
3:00 PM15:00

HARLEM NIGHT MARKET AT LA MARQUETA

Get ready for holiday shopping! We're just a week away from the return of the Harlem Night Market at La Marqueta for the first three weekends in December.

There'll be food, music, culture and plenty of makers on Saturdays, December 2, 9 and 16 from 4-8 p.m. at the historic La Marqueta. More than 50 vendors per night will pack La Placita, La Marqueta and Urban Garden Center with tons to explore, plus a trolley running on loop so you can visit all parts of the market: 



URBAN GARDEN CENTER'S WINTER WONDERLAND
Families are encouraged to come early (3-5 p.m.) to the Winter Wonderland at Urban Garden Center (111th) that will feature craft workshops, holiday vendors, Santa and free hot chocolate.

GRANDSCALE ART MARKET & LA MARQUETA:
For the first time ever, there'll be a Grandscale Art Market (115th Street),
where you can shop for canvases, merch and more from the artists of the Grandscale Mural Project. Plus take advantage of free gift wrapping and meet the year-round vendors inside La Marqueta's indoor market (115th Street).

LA PLACITA:
As the party ramps up for the evening, turntable legends Tedsmooth The Remix King and DJ Stormin Norman will be orchestrating the sounds along with special guests Uptown Vinyl Supreme inside La Placita (116th Street). Check out the plazas for savory food, sweets and makers -- plus of course the 360-degree photo booth and dance floor!

Bring your appetite, wallet and dancing shoes and be ready to have a great time supporting local small businesses and makers. Harlem, Let’s Go!!!! Get your free tix here.

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LET'S PAINT! GRANDSCALE COMMUNITY MURAL
Nov
4
1:00 PM13:00

LET'S PAINT! GRANDSCALE COMMUNITY MURAL

  • 125th Street & Park Avenue East Harlem, NY 10035 (map)
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Missed our first two community paint days? Ditch that FOMO ... because we’re adding one more!

This Saturday, November 4, from 1-3 p.m., head to 125th Street & Park Avenue to pitch in on installing the second half of the community section of the Grandscale Mural Project, on construction fences at 125th Street & Park Avenue. 

We'll be painting a pop art pattern inspired by African kente fabrics, under the guidance of teaching artist Gera Lozano. Click to see last week's fun.

You'll also get a chance to see some of the 100-plus artists who are painting their own pieces at work on the fences on 125th Street, 124th Street, and Park, Lexington and Third avenues. Artists are painting on sunny days from now through the end of November, when all pieces will be complete.

Community members, register here to paint this Saturday! Are you part of an organization or school that would like to participate as a group? Email us at info@uptowngrandcentral.org.

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PUBLIC SPACE POTLUCK
Sep
6
5:30 PM17:30

PUBLIC SPACE POTLUCK

  • Under the tracks at 125th Street & Park Avenue (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS


Start on Wed, Sep 6, 2023 at 5:00pm.

End on Wed, Sep 6, 2023 at 7:30pm.

PACK YOUR FAVORITE PICNIC DISH AND FOLLOW THE DESIGN TRUST FOR PUBLIC SPACE TO HARLEM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW UPTOWN GRAND CENTRAL IS ENRICHING THE EAST 125TH STREET CORRIDOR.

For one summer evening, the space under the train tracks will be transformed for communal dining!

Since the summer of 2015, Uptown Grand Central has worked in partnership with the NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) to transform the space underneath the Metro-North station at East 125th Street & Park Avenue into an active community space. From hosting Turnout NYC, a season of local public arts, to providing a GrowNYC Fresh Food Box stand every Wednesday, the plaza is an exciting demonstration of the vast potential for neglected spaces under NYC's transit infrastructure.

Design Trust’s Public Space Potlucks gather urban enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds together for a shared meal and to learn more about public space initatives across the five boroughs.

The event is free and open to the public. Please bring a dish to share if you can! We will provide some snacks, drinks, cups, plates, napkins, etc.

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LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF: Silent Disco & Portrait Series
Sep
2
3:00 PM15:00

LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF: Silent Disco & Portrait Series

  • Under the tracks at 125th Street & Park Avenue (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Back for a second season! The National Black Theatre’s Learn to Love Yourself: Silent Disco & Portrait Series.


The party and photo shoot is coming back to our community space under the train tracks at 125th Street for three Saturdays this summer: August 19, August 26 and September 2.

This year, the National Black Theatre (NBT) is celebrating female-identifying DJs and photographers who are creating a sonic, transformative journey for our community to learn, love and heal ourselves. Let loose with the musical stylings of cry$cross, Dent, Duneska, Poison Ivy and Rimarkable! And what better way to celebrate you than with free portraits taken by notable photographers: Ayesha Kazim, Floradis Espinal and Maria J Hackett.

NBT is also releasing never-before-heard archival audio called “Chants of Liberation" that was recorded by The Liberators, the original leaders and powerhouse voices of the theater. Curated and creatively driven by Nabii Faison, the chants will allow community members to listen to seminal text that helped to “Keep The Soul Alive” at NBT for more than half a century.  

Click here to save your spot on the dance floor!

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LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF: Silent Disco & Portrait Series
Aug
26
3:00 PM15:00

LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF: Silent Disco & Portrait Series

  • Under the tracks at 125th Street & Park Avenue (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Back for a second season! The National Black Theatre’s Learn to Love Yourself: Silent Disco & Portrait Series.


The party and photo shoot is coming back to our community space under the train tracks at 125th Street for three Saturdays this summer: August 19, August 26 and September 2.

This year, the National Black Theatre (NBT) is celebrating female-identifying DJs and photographers who are creating a sonic, transformative journey for our community to learn, love and heal ourselves. Let loose with the musical stylings of cry$cross, Dent, Duneska, Poison Ivy and Rimarkable! And what better way to celebrate you than with free portraits taken by notable photographers: Ayesha Kazim, Floradis Espinal and Maria J Hackett.

NBT is also releasing never-before-heard archival audio called “Chants of Liberation" that was recorded by The Liberators, the original leaders and powerhouse voices of the theater. Curated and creatively driven by Nabii Faison, the chants will allow community members to listen to seminal text that helped to “Keep The Soul Alive” at NBT for more than half a century.  

Click here to save your spot on the dance floor!

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LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF: Silent Disco & Portrait Series
Aug
19
3:00 PM15:00

LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF: Silent Disco & Portrait Series

  • Under the tracks at 125th Street & Park Avenue (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Back for a second season! The National Black Theatre’s Learn to Love Yourself: Silent Disco & Portrait Series.


The party and photo shoot is coming back to our community space under the train tracks at 125th Street for three Saturdays this summer: August 19, August 26 and September 2.

This year, the National Black Theatre (NBT) is celebrating female-identifying DJs and photographers who are creating a sonic, transformative journey for our community to learn, love and heal ourselves. Let loose with the musical stylings of cry$cross, Dent, Duneska, Poison Ivy and Rimarkable! And what better way to celebrate you than with free portraits taken by notable photographers: Ayesha Kazim, Floradis Espinal and Maria J Hackett.

NBT is also releasing never-before-heard archival audio called “Chants of Liberation" that was recorded by The Liberators, the original leaders and powerhouse voices of the theater. Curated and creatively driven by Nabii Faison, the chants will allow community members to listen to seminal text that helped to “Keep The Soul Alive” at NBT for more than half a century.  

Click here to save your spot on the dance floor!

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HARLEM NIGHT MARKET
Dec
17
4:00 PM16:00

HARLEM NIGHT MARKET

The Harlem Night Market is back this holiday season! Mark your calendar for three weekends of winter shopping at La Marqueta -- when you can both support local entrepreneurs and go home with some of the best eats, drinks & gifts in the neighborhood.

Stormin' Norman and Ted Smooth will be bringing us back to the dance floor, with special guests to be announced.

The Harlem Night Market at La Marqueta is sponsored by Uptown Grand Central, TBo Harlem & the NYC Economic Development Corporation, with support from Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala, Union Settlement & El Museo del Barrio.

Get your free tix here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harlem-night-market-at-la-marqueta-tickets-469165585897.

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HARLEM NIGHT MARKET
Dec
10
4:00 PM16:00

HARLEM NIGHT MARKET

The Harlem Night Market is back this holiday season! Mark your calendar for three weekends of winter shopping at La Marqueta -- when you can both support local entrepreneurs and go home with some of the best eats, drinks & gifts in the neighborhood.

Stormin' Norman and Ted Smooth will be bringing us back to the dance floor, with special guests to be announced.

The Harlem Night Market at La Marqueta is sponsored by Uptown Grand Central, TBo Harlem & the NYC Economic Development Corporation, with support from Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala, Union Settlement & El Museo del Barrio.

Get your free tix here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harlem-night-market-at-la-marqueta-tickets-469165585897.

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HARLEM NIGHT MARKET
Dec
3
4:00 PM16:00

HARLEM NIGHT MARKET

The Harlem Night Market is back this holiday season! Mark your calendar for three weekends of winter shopping at La Marqueta -- when you can both support local entrepreneurs and go home with some of the best eats, drinks & gifts in the neighborhood.

Stormin' Norman and Ted Smooth will be bringing us back to the dance floor, with special guests to be announced.

The Harlem Night Market at La Marqueta is sponsored by Uptown Grand Central, TBo Harlem & the NYC Economic Development Corporation, with support from Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala, Union Settlement & El Museo del Barrio.

Get your free tix here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harlem-night-market-at-la-marqueta-tickets-469165585897.

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TURNOUT NYC! CLOUD 9: An Illuminated Circus
Sep
11
7:30 PM19:30

TURNOUT NYC! CLOUD 9: An Illuminated Circus

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TURNOUT NYC IS A MONTH-LONG SERIES OF SOUND AND LIGHT EXPERIENCES AT OUR COMMUNITY SPACE UNDER THE TRACKS AT 125TH STREET & PARK AVENUE.

Along with the Design Trust for Public Space and SITU, we've been thinking through ways to make our public places more welcoming, with a focus on transforming underutilized outdoor spaces across the five boroughs into performance venues for artistic expression.

Two of the biggest challenges under the Park Avenue Viaduct are too much sound, and lack of light. So our creative partners at the National Black Theatre (NBT), NightSeeing & 3 A.M. Theatre are crafting an artistic response.

3 A.M. Theatre is responding to the light challenge with Cloud Nine: An Illuminated Circus. Witness the music come to life and experience the magic of light! Using cutting-edge LED stage lighting in conjunction with highly-skilled circus performers, world class dancers, and theatrical storytellers, this animated roadshow presents dreamlike visuals inside a vibrant set. Friday-Sunday, September 9-11, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

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TURNOUT NYC! CLOUD 9: An Illuminated Circus
Sep
10
7:30 PM19:30

TURNOUT NYC! CLOUD 9: An Illuminated Circus

  • Under the tracks at 125th Street & Park Avenue (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

TURNOUT NYC IS A MONTH-LONG SERIES OF SOUND AND LIGHT EXPERIENCES AT OUR COMMUNITY SPACE UNDER THE TRACKS AT 125TH STREET & PARK AVENUE.

Along with the Design Trust for Public Space and SITU, we've been thinking through ways to make our public places more welcoming, with a focus on transforming underutilized outdoor spaces across the five boroughs into performance venues for artistic expression.

Two of the biggest challenges under the Park Avenue Viaduct are too much sound, and lack of light. So our creative partners at the National Black Theatre (NBT), NightSeeing & 3 A.M. Theatre are crafting an artistic response.

3 A.M. Theatre is responding to the light challenge with Cloud Nine: An Illuminated Circus. Witness the music come to life and experience the magic of light! Using cutting-edge LED stage lighting in conjunction with highly-skilled circus performers, world class dancers, and theatrical storytellers, this animated roadshow presents dreamlike visuals inside a vibrant set. Friday-Sunday, September 9-11, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

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TURNOUT NYC! CLOUD 9: An Illuminated Circus
Sep
9
7:30 PM19:30

TURNOUT NYC! CLOUD 9: An Illuminated Circus

  • Under the tracks at 125th Street & Park Avenue (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

TURNOUT NYC IS A MONTH-LONG SERIES OF SOUND AND LIGHT EXPERIENCES AT OUR COMMUNITY SPACE UNDER THE TRACKS AT 125TH STREET & PARK AVENUE.

Along with the Design Trust for Public Space and SITU, we've been thinking through ways to make our public places more welcoming, with a focus on transforming underutilized outdoor spaces across the five boroughs into performance venues for artistic expression.

Two of the biggest challenges under the Park Avenue Viaduct are too much sound, and lack of light. So our creative partners at the National Black Theatre (NBT), NightSeeing & 3 A.M. Theatre are crafting an artistic response.

3 A.M. Theatre is responding to the light challenge with Cloud Nine: An Illuminated Circus. Witness the music come to life and experience the magic of light! Using cutting-edge LED stage lighting in conjunction with highly-skilled circus performers, world class dancers, and theatrical storytellers, this animated roadshow presents dreamlike visuals inside a vibrant set. Friday-Sunday, September 9-11, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Click the link to learn more!

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TURNOUT NYC! LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF: Silent Disco & Portrait Series
Sep
3
3:00 PM15:00

TURNOUT NYC! LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF: Silent Disco & Portrait Series

  • Under the tracks at 125th Street & Park Avenue (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Turnout NYC is a month-long series of sound and light experiences at our community space under the tracks at 125th Street & Park Avenue.

Along with the Design Trust for Public Space and SITU, we've been thinking through ways to make our public places more welcoming, with a focus on transforming underutilized outdoor spaces across the five boroughs into performance venues for artistic expression.

Two of the biggest challenges under the Park Avenue Viaduct are too much sound, and lack of light. So our creative partners at the National Black Theatre (NBT) and NightSeeing are crafting an artistic response.

NBT is responding to the sound challenge with Learn to Love Yourself Saturdays: Silent Disco & Portrait Series — five artist-inspired sonic soundscapes mixed by D.J. Stormin’ Norman into a live three-hour "silent disco" session, with headphones provided on site. The sound experience is driven by National Black Theatre founder Dr. Barbara Ann Teer’s commitment to being “… bold and unconventional about her love of Black people,” and in keeping with her radical belief that loving “our Black selves” is the first step toward reclaiming the collective power needed to eliminate oppression. There’ll also be a portrait booth for you and/or your family and friends. Saturdays, August 13, 20 & 27, and September 3, 3-6 p.m.

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HARLEM FASHION WEEK: "Stop The Violence" Fashion Exhibition
Sep
2
7:00 PM19:00

HARLEM FASHION WEEK: "Stop The Violence" Fashion Exhibition

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Join our partners at Harlem Fashion Week for the kick-off event for their weekend of fashion shows.

The theme for the designers is “Stop The Violence,” and the show will be also feature a panel including Ashley Sharpton of the National Action Network Youth Huddle, Jackie Rowe-Adams of Harlem Mothers & Fathers S.A.V.E., Billy Council of the Councilhim Foundation and Chivonia Newsome of Black Lives Matter of Greater New York.

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TURNOUT NYC! LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF: Silent Disco & Portrait Series
Aug
27
3:00 PM15:00

TURNOUT NYC! LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF: Silent Disco & Portrait Series

  • Under the tracks at 125th Street & Park Avenue (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Turnout NYC is a month-long series of sound and light experiences at our community space under the tracks at 125th Street & Park Avenue.

Along with the Design Trust for Public Space and SITU, we've been thinking through ways to make our public places more welcoming, with a focus on transforming underutilized outdoor spaces across the five boroughs into performance venues for artistic expression.

Two of the biggest challenges under the Park Avenue Viaduct are too much sound, and lack of light. So our creative partners at the National Black Theatre (NBT) and NightSeeing are crafting an artistic response.

NBT is responding to the sound challenge with Learn to Love Yourself Saturdays: Silent Disco & Portrait Series — five artist-inspired sonic soundscapes mixed by D.J. Stormin’ Norman into a live three-hour "silent disco" session, with headphones provided on site. The sound experience is driven by National Black Theatre founder Dr. Barbara Ann Teer’s commitment to being “… bold and unconventional about her love of Black people,” and in keeping with her radical belief that loving “our Black selves” is the first step toward reclaiming the collective power needed to eliminate oppression. There’ll also be a portrait booth for you and/or your family and friends. Saturdays, August 13, 20 & 27, and September 3, 3-6 p.m.

Click the link to learn more!

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TURNOUT NYC! LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF: Silent Disco & Portrait Series
Aug
20
3:00 PM15:00

TURNOUT NYC! LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF: Silent Disco & Portrait Series

  • Under the tracks at 125th Street & Park Avenue (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Turnout NYC is a month-long series of sound and light experiences at our community space under the tracks at 125th Street & Park Avenue.

Along with the Design Trust for Public Space and SITU, we've been thinking through ways to make our public places more welcoming, with a focus on transforming underutilized outdoor spaces across the five boroughs into performance venues for artistic expression.

Two of the biggest challenges under the Park Avenue Viaduct are too much sound, and lack of light. So our creative partners at the National Black Theatre (NBT) and NightSeeing are crafting an artistic response.

NBT is responding to the sound challenge with Learn to Love Yourself Saturdays: Silent Disco & Portrait Series — five artist-inspired sonic soundscapes mixed by D.J. Stormin’ Norman into a live three-hour "silent disco" session, with headphones provided on site. The sound experience is driven by National Black Theatre founder Dr. Barbara Ann Teer’s commitment to being “… bold and unconventional about her love of Black people,” and in keeping with her radical belief that loving “our Black selves” is the first step toward reclaiming the collective power needed to eliminate oppression. There’ll also be a portrait booth for you and/or your family and friends. Saturdays, August 13, 20 & 27, and September 3, 3-6 p.m.

Click the link to learn more!

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TURNOUT NYC! LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF: Silent Disco & Portrait Series
Aug
13
3:00 PM15:00

TURNOUT NYC! LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF: Silent Disco & Portrait Series

  • Under the tracks at 125th Street & Park Avenue (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Turnout NYC is a month-long series of sound and light experiences at our community space under the tracks at 125th Street & Park Avenue.

Along with the Design Trust for Public Space and SITU, we've been thinking through ways to make our public places more welcoming, with a focus on transforming underutilized outdoor spaces across the five boroughs into performance venues for artistic expression.

Two of the biggest challenges under the Park Avenue Viaduct are too much sound, and lack of light. So our creative partners at the National Black Theatre (NBT) and NightSeeing are crafting an artistic response.

NBT is responding to the sound challenge with Learn to Love Yourself Saturdays: Silent Disco & Portrait Series — five artist-inspired sonic soundscapes mixed by D.J. Stormin’ Norman into a live three-hour "silent disco" session, with headphones provided on site. The sound experience is driven by National Black Theatre founder Dr. Barbara Ann Teer’s commitment to being “… bold and unconventional about her love of Black people,” and in keeping with her radical belief that loving “our Black selves” is the first step toward reclaiming the collective power needed to eliminate oppression. There’ll also be a portrait booth for you and/or your family and friends. Saturdays, August 13, 20 & 27, and September 3, 3-6 p.m.

Click the link to learn more!

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