Dates To Know In Harlem This Week

HARLEM, NY — Most meetings and events may be virtual these days, but there's still plenty going on in Harlem.

Patch has compiled a list of events for neighbors to mark on their calendars. From community meetings to family events, here are the dates to know for the week of May 9.

Monday, May 10

Community Board 10 (Central Harlem) arts & culture committee meeting:

• Virtual, 6:30 p.m.

Community Board 11 (East Harlem) human services committee meeting:

• Virtual, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 11

Community Board 9 (West Harlem) housing/land use and zoning; youth, education & libraries committee meetings:

• Virtual, 6:30 p.m. (housing/land use; youth/education)

Community Board 10 (Central Harlem) transportation/historic preservation & landmarks committee meeting:

• Virtual, 6:30 p.m.

Jazzonia: The Marriage of Poetry and Jazz — The National Jazz Museum in Harlem

• Virtual, 7 p.m.
• Spoken word by Altovise Laster and Berry atop selections by Billie Holiday and Nina Simone

Community Board 11 (East Harlem) youth & education committee meeting:

• Virtual, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 12

Uptown Wagon Free Store

• 8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. outside 431 West 125th St.
• Includes: free clinic, walk-in vaccines, free haircuts, community resources, hot meals and snacks, clothing and shoes, toiletries and PPE

Open Book Hour (for adults) — George Bruce Library

• Virtual, 12:30 p.m.
• Discussing new and noteworthy books, swapping recommendations and more

Community Board 10 (Central Harlem) parks & recreation committee meeting:

• Virtual, 6:30 p.m.

Community Board 11 (East Harlem) land use, landmarks & planning committee meeting:

• Virtual, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 13

Revisiting the Harlem Renaissance: The African American on the American Stage

• Virtual talk by the Museum of the City of New York
• 3:30 p.m.
• Tickets: $15 each, or $55 for full series

Community Board 9 (West Harlem) executive committee meeting:

• Virtual, 6:30 p.m.

Community Board 10 (Central Harlem) economic development technology & communication committee meeting:

• Virtual, 6:30 p.m.

Community Board 11 (East Harlem) district needs & budget committee meeting:

• Virtual, 6:30 p.m.

Sounds of Freedom: The Music of Black Liberation (CBFS)

• Online talk by the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
• Virtual, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 15

Movement Speaks: free on-street, in-person dance classes for older adults

• West Harlem: West 122nd Street and Riverside Drive Grants Tomb Plaza
  • Ongoing until July 30
• Central Harlem: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., West 124th St. between St. Nicholas & Morningside Aves.
  • Also May 22; June 15
• East Harlem: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., East 103rd Street between Lexington & Park Aves.
  • Also May 22; June 15

Ongoing

The West Harlem Development Corporation is hosting a contest asking West Harlem artists to help design its new logo — the winner will receive $1,250, with smaller prizes for second and third place. Deadline to apply is May 31.

Community Board 10 is asking people to donate personal care and toiletry items for seniors — learn more here

East Harlem's Pleasant Village Community Garden is seeking volunteers — email pleasantvillagegarden@gmail.com to volunteer.

Some events via Harlem One Stop and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer's weekly newsletter.

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