*Schedule and event details are subject to change
Events for August 15, 2026
The Harlem Connection Radio Show
On WHCR 90.3FM in Upper Manhattan/South Bronx or via WHCR.org/live-audio The Harlem Connection Radio Show regularly connects you to the history and magic of Harlem, USA via the music of your favorite artists — and ones you’re about to discover. This week features
NYC Summer Streets Celebrating HARLEM WEEK
A Saturday of non-stop fun on the streets of Harlem! New Yorkers and visitors are invited to come together for the things they love doing, including biking, walking, running, jumping, meditating, skipping, skating, dancing, and enjoying live music!
NYC Children’s Festival
Kids between ages 5 to 12 years and their family members enjoy storytelling, children’s entertainment (performances showcasing tap dancers, dance troupes, step shows, hip hop, theater, poetry, vocalists, etc.), arts & crafts, double dutch competitions, face painting, information on health services, and more.
Summer In The City
“Summer In The City,” our second largest day of events, offers a full day of activities. With performances from local, national and international artists, the highly anticipated HARLEM WEEK Fashion Shows - (Back-to-school, Uptown Flava and Clean & Classic), health testing stations and
Alex Trebek Harlem Children’s Spelling Bee
Children from 1st – 5th grade show off their spelling brilliance and win prizes. Everyone’s a winner!
HARLEM WEEK/IMAGENATION Outdoor Film Festival
The HARLEM WEEK/IMAGENATION Outdoor Film Festival features a FREE Outdoor Film Screening Under the Stars on the Great Lawn of St Nicholas Park. Bring your Blankets, Snacks and the family and conclude Summer In The City with an evening at the movies. FEATURED
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