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 Feb. 21.

Sunday, Feb. 21

Tales of Black Heritage by Tammy Hall — Sugar Hill Children's Museum

• Virtual, 1 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 22

Financial literacy & empowerment program — Harlem Chamber of Commerce

• Through Feb. 24
• Virtual, 4 p.m.
• Panelists include Sen. Brian Benjamin, former HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan, and others

Harlem Chamber Players' Black History Month Celebration

• Virtual, 8 p.m.
• Music by Harlem Renaissance-era and contemporary Black composers
• Presented by the Brooklyn Public Library and the Greene Space

"Love Letters for Harlem" exhibition opens at Claire Oliver Gallery

• On view by appointment at Claire Oliver Gallery, 2288 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.
• Features work of Harlem-based photographers John Pinderhughes, Ruben Natal SanMiguel, Jeffrey Henson Scales and Shawn Walker
• Some proceeds will benefit the Harlem Community Relief Fund

Community Board 10 (Central Harlem) housing committee meeting:

• Virtual, 6:30 p.m.

Deadline to apply to join a Manhattan community board

• To learn more and apply, visit the Manhattan Borough President's website or print and mail this PDF version.

Wednesday, Feb. 24

Uptown Wagon free store

• 10 p.m. to 12 a.m., 431 West 125th St. (Borough President Gale Brewer's Office)
• Medic tent and free hot meals, warm clothing, shoes, toiletries and personal protective equipment

Community Board 10 (Central Harlem) executive committee meeting

• Virtual, 6:30 p.m.

Dominicans on the Hill — hosted by U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat

• Virtual, 7 p.m.
• Featuring a fireside chat with Dr. Anthony Fauci and NBA star Karl Anthony-Towns

Ongoing

Harlem Restaurant Week — through Feb. 28.

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

Some events courtesy of Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer's weekly newsletter.

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