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Harlem Week 2026

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🗓️ Harlem Week Event Schedule 2026

Note: Schedule and event details are subject to change by official organizers.

📅 Monday, August 10, 2026

Children's Corner – Books On The Move, “Mommy Moment”
- Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Details: Interactive story and reading sessions designed for young children and parents.
HARLEM WEEK Hack-A-Thon
- Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Details: Young people (ages 12–21) work in teams using technology to solve challenges under the theme "How can young people use knowledge, technology, and teamwork to improve their schools, careers, and community?"
HARLEM WEEK Youth Conference
- Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Details: An open, intergenerational platform where youth come together to discuss current issues, share experiences, and explore solutions to daily challenges.

📅 Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Economic Development Day
- Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Details: Panel discussions on Community Development, Diversity & Economic Development, and Tech & Cybersecurity featuring leaders from small businesses, Fortune 500 companies, and government officials.
Harlem On My Mind Conversation: Combat Hate
- Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Location: 117 West 125th Street, New York, NY (Hybrid Event)
- Details: Thought-provoking discussion with Harlem-inspired leaders focusing on combating hate across communities.
Harlem On My Mind Conversations
- Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Details: Intergenerational dialogue exploring Harlem’s rich cultural and historical impact with local leaders and influencers.

📅 Wednesday, August 12, 2026

NYC Jobs & Career Fair
- Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Location: The Great Hall (160 Convent Ave, New York, NY)
- Details: Featuring over 40 employers and career workshops across banking, tech, education, health, hospitality, transportation, and city services.
HARLEM WEEK / ImageNation Film Festival
- Time: 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Location: The Lee C. Bollinger Forum (601 W 125th St, New York, NY)
- Details: The Gerald Barclay Residency celebrating filmmaker Gerald K. Barclay through film screenings, masterclasses, artist conversations, and a NYC premiere.
Harlem On My Mind Conversations: Fashion
- Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Details: A featured panel session exploring Harlem’s historical and contemporary footprint in style and fashion culture.

📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026

Black Health Matters / HARLEM WEEK Summit
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Location: Riverside Church (490 Riverside Drive, New York, NY)
- Details: A full day of interactive discussions on disease management, nutrition, mental health, asthma, and chronic kidney disease with expert health faculty.
Harlem Summer Nights
- Time: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Location: 133rd Street & 12th Avenue, New York, NY
- Details: Food, live music, and cultural celebration under the arches of the Manhattan Valley Viaduct.
Harlem Summer Stage
- Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Location: Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building (163 W 125th St, New York, NY)
- Details: Live music performances featuring independent artist Shanay Morant and songstress Alyson Williams.
Banking & Finance For Small Business & Entrepreneurs
- Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Location: Chase Community Banking Center (55 West 125th St, New York, NY)
- Details: Evening workshop and networking reception focusing on access to capital, establishing business credit, and marketing strategies.

📅 Friday, August 14, 2026

HARLEM WEEK Fridays @ Red Rooster Harlem
- Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Location: Red Rooster Harlem (310 Lenox Ave, New York, NY)
- Details: Discounted menu items, drink specials, and live music performances led by Ahmaya Knoelle & Friends.

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026

The Harlem Connection Radio Show
- Time: 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
- Location: Virtual / WHCR 90.3FM (or WHCR.org)
- Details: Morning broadcast connecting listeners to Harlem's musical heritage and iconic performers.
NYC Summer Streets Celebrating HARLEM WEEK
- Time: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Location: 109th St & Park Ave to 125th St & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd
- Details: Car-free streets open for biking, walking, running, dancing, skating, and outdoor live music.
NYC Children's Festival (Day 1)
- Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Location: West 135th St between Malcolm X Blvd & 5th Ave
- Details: Storytelling, tap dancers, double-dutch competitions, face painting, arts & crafts, and health resources for kids ages 5–12.
Summer In The City
- Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Location: West 135th St from St. Nicholas Ave to Malcolm X Blvd
- Details: HARLEM WEEK’s second largest outdoor festival featuring stage performances, health testing stations, and the annual Harlem Fashion Shows (Back-to-School, Uptown Flava, and Clean & Classic).
Alex Trebek Harlem Children's Spelling Bee
- Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Location: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY)
- Details: Annual spelling competition for students in grades 1 through 5.
HARLEM WEEK / ImageNation Outdoor Film Festival
- Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Location: St. Nicholas Park Lawn (135th St & St. Nicholas Ave, New York, NY)
- Details: Free outdoor movie screening under the stars. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.

📅 Sunday, August 16, 2026

Wake Up Everybody / Express Yourself with Imhotep Gary Byrd
- Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Location: Virtual / 107.5 FM WBLS (WBLS.com)
- Details: Radio broadcast dedicated to the legacy and economic impact of Harlem Week.
NYC Health Fair
- Time: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
- Location: 135th St between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd & Malcolm X Blvd
- Details: Outdoor health screenings and community wellness resources.
NYC Children's Festival (Day 2)
- Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Location: Howard Bennett Playground (West 135th St between Malcolm X Blvd & 5th Ave)
- Details: Day 2 of youth activities, live entertainment, dance groups, poetry, and interactive workshops.
HARLEM DAY (Main Event)
- Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Location: West 135th Street Corridor
- Details: The flagship event that started in 1974. Features three main stages of live performances (Jazz, Gospel, R&B, Hip Hop), the Harlem Health Village, and Harlem Broadway Row featuring live Broadway cast performances.
The Harlem Connection Radio Show (Closing Broadcast)
- Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Location: Virtual / The Positive Community Radio
- Details: Special radio finale honoring the artists and cultural leaders who performed throughout Harlem Week.