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 23.

Monday, May 24

Community Board 10 (Central Harlem) housing committee:

• Virtual, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 25

Rat Academy — Mount Morris Park Improvement Association:

• "Virtual Rat Academy: Learn about rodent prevention methods"
• Virtual, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Community Board 9 (West Harlem) candidate's night:

• Virtual, 6:30 p.m.
• Forum for those running for board officer positions

Music on the Brain: Lullaby of the Brain — The National Jazz Museum in Harlem

• Virtual, 2 p.m.
• Pianist Helen Sung joined by guest scientist Dr. Erica Rodriguez

Community Board 11 (East Harlem) full board meeting:

• Virtual, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 26

Community Board 10 (Central Harlem) executive committee meeting:

• Virtual, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 27

"Arts, Culture & Fun: The Phil Young Experience" — Free Jazz in St. Nicholas Park

• Outdoor jazz concert with the Phil Young Experience
• 6–7:30 p.m., 135th Street Lawn
• Email manhattan.acf@parks.nyc.gov to register; entry on first-come, first-served basis on day of concert

Saturday, May 29

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

Ongoing

The Parks Department is seeking Litter Ambassadors to promote trash disposal on busy summer days in the Historic Harlem Parks (Jackie Robinson, Morningside, Marcus Garvey and St. Nicholas)

• Families can volunteer as a unit or people can sign up individually: learn more by contacting Jana Lasorte at jana.lasorte@parks.nyc.gov.

Harlem residents — especially NYCHA residents and Spanish-speakers — can receive a $20 Amazon gift card for completing the Harlem Community Health Needs Assessment survey from the Harlem Health Initiative at CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy.

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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