Juneteenth has been celebrated by Black Americans since the late 1800s, but last year, the holiday garnered renewed attention as Black Lives Matter demonstrators called (and still call) for meaningful policy changes following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers. For the first time last year, New York City had its first-ever Juneteenth March on City Hall, and Juneteenth became an official NYC and New York State holiday. MORE

FILM Summer of Soul Saturday, June 19th, 5:00 PM Marcus Garvey Park Celebrate Juneteenth in Harlem with a free, outdoor screening of Summer of Soul presented by Target in association with Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, NYC Parks’ Historic Harlem Parks, and JazzMobile. More info FESTIVALS Harlem Juneteenth Family Block Party Saturday, June 19th, 11:00 AM 92 St. Nicholas Ave It’s a family event and our cornerstone will be the book giveaway for students (K-12) along with other fun activities and entertainment planned: spoken word, readings, live vocal music, hula hooping, yoga, a magic show, art projects, and more. More info Grandmas Place Juneteenth Block Party Saturday, June 19th, 12 PM – 5 PM June nineteenth is a very special day in African American history. It is the day that the last slaves were informed that they were finally free! In honor of this special day, Grandma’s Place is hosting a block party! There will be live music, food, and classic games! More Info ArtCrawl Harlem June 12th, 1:00 PM ArtCrawl Harlem Artist in Residence House on Governors Island Join ArtCrawl Harlem on Saturday, June 12th at 1:00 PM as we celebrate Portrait Artist Artist Michael Obele and his work while in residence at the ArtCrawl Harlem Boundaries & Connections Artist Residency on Governors Island, NTC. More info KidsFest Day 1 June 19th, 2:00 PM Morningside Ave b/t 115th & 116th Sts NYC Kidsfest is entering its 16th year and we’re super thrilled to bringing you an incredible live and socially distanced festival!!! Join us as we pack the weekend of June 19th and 20th with loads of performing artists, storytelling workshops, raffles, kung fu, music, and dance. More info KidsFest Day 2 June 20th, 2:00 PM Jackie Robinson Park Bandshell NYC Kidsfest is entering its 16th year and we’re super thrilled to bringing you an incredible live and socially distanced festival!!! Join us as we pack the weekend of June 19th and 20th with loads of performing artists, storytelling workshops, raffles, kung fu, music, and dance. More info The Uptown Night Market Every Second Thursday (July 8th, August 12th & September 9th) 4:00-10:00 PM 12th Avenue & West 138th Street The Uptown Night Market is the place to be in West Harlem every second Thursday of the month starting from July until November 2021. Each evening will feature a curated selection of NYC and locally-based food & beverage concepts, arts & crafts, packaged goods, and performers. More info 116th Street Festival Saturday, July 10th, 11:00 AM 116th Street Festival STREAMING FEST Festival celebrates its 36th Anniversary. With the current Covid-19 Pandemic, the event is presented as a STREAMING FEST reaching millions of viewers from New York, as well as throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and the world. More info MUSIC Revival 5: Hybrid! at Grant’s Tomb Saturday, June 19th, 4:00 PM General Grant National Memorial For REVIVAL 5: Hybrid!, we will celebrate “Innovation and New Connections”: How we took care of our bodies and spirits!  Learn, watch, and participate with our multi-generational company, legendary guest artists, and older adults sharing stories of new ways of connecting learned from this pandemic. More info PITY THESE ASHES: TULSA 1921 – 2021 Saturday, June 19th, 7:00 PM HarlemStage On Juneteenth, The Harlem Players in partnership with Harlem Stage, The Greene Space at WQXR/WNYC, and the Harlem School of the Arts will present Pity These Ashes: Tusla 1921 -2021, a free digital concert commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre. The event will feature the world premiere of Adolphus Hailstork’s Tulsa 1921 (Pity These Ashes, Pity This Dust), as well as compositions by Jessie Montgomery, Alice Coltrane, and Trevor Weston with soloists mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges and violinist Jessica (Lady Jess) McJunkins, WQXR host and author Terrance McKnight, and conductor Amadi Azikiwe leading the Harlem Chamber Players. More info Live with Carnegie Hall: Juneteenth Celebration Saturday, June 19th, 7:30 PM Online Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes Jr. leads this celebration—along with special guest Wayne Brady—to recognize the importance of this historic day and to acknowledge the long road still ahead. In addition to music, dance, and commentary, the evening also recognizes contributions made by prominent African Americans today: Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, and Robert F. Smith, businessman and chairman of Carnegie Hall’s Board of Trustees. More info Charlie Parker with Strings  Saturday, August 28th, 6:00 PM Marcus Garvey Park Though his legacy would come to be defined by his indelible contributions to bebop, the Charlie Parker with Strings albums were Charlie Parker’s best-selling recordings during his lifetime, featuring the legendary saxophonist’s takes on standards like Gershwin’s “Summertime” and Klenner & Lewis’ “Just Friends.” More info ART & CULTURE Her, Unfolding June 13th, 3:00 PM Kente Royal Gallery, 2373 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. ‘Her, Unfolding’ displays the story of a Brown Skin Girl who is grappling with her interior and exterior worlds. The sequence of paintings tells the story of her everyday endurance and vulnerability. Paintings exhibit every nook and corner of her life as she continues to discover herself. The style and details give deeper insight into what it means to be a black/brown woman in the world today. More info The Protest and the Recuperation June 12 – August 14, 2021 Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Art Gallery The Protest and The Recuperation is a survey of artistic perspectives on, and responses to, the global phenomenon of mass protest and of recuperative strategies of resistance. The exhibition’s ten artists present nuanced perspectives on the value of protests as aggregate expressions of thousands, even millions, of individual participants through their myriad works focused on protest participation, observation, interpretation, representation, and appropriation. More info Brown Skin Girls June 13th, 3:00 PM Kente Royal Gallery, 2373 Adam Clayton Powell Jr, Blvd Harlem-based independent creative house Vinyl Crown, founded by Khalil “Saint Cassius” Walton, presents Brown Skin Girls: A Discussion with Dynamic Women of Color. The program accompanies their flagship exhibit Vinyl Crown Presents: Her Unfolding, an Immersive Exhibit by Lauren Kelisha Muller. Both programs are an extension of Saint Cassius’ single “Brown Skin Girls.” More info

Shop & Sip Harlem: Juneteenth Edition 2021 is coming soon! Shop your favorite Black-owned businesses in Harlem, then sip a complimentary* Maker’s Mark cocktail to celebrate. SHOP: Home to Harlem Pop Up | 246 Lenox Ave, hometoharlem.nyc Make My Cake | 409 W 125th St (Grand Opening June 19th), makemycake.com NiLu | 191 Lenox Ave, shopnilu.com Sudsy Water | 2394 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, sudsywater.com The Brownstone | 24 E 125th St, thebrownstonewoman.com Wines by Mozel |  winesbymozel.com SIP: 67 Orange St | 2082 Frederick Douglass Blvd, 67orangestreet.com Chocolat | 2223 Frederick Douglass Blvd, chocolatharlem.com Cove Lounge | 325 Lenox Ave, covelounge.com Harlem Hookah | 381 Lenox Ave, harlemhookah.com Melba’s | 300 W 114th St, www.melbasrestaurant.com Ponty Bistro | 2375 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd, pontybistroharlem.com Renaissance Harlem | 2245 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd, renaissance-harlem.com Settepani | 196 Lenox Ave, settepani.com *To receive a Maker’s Mark® complimentary cocktail must make a purchase from a participating shop to receive a drink ticket that may be redeemed at a participating restaurant.  Applies to purchases made 06/18/21 – 06/20/21.  Promotion ends 06/20/21.  Must be 21 years or older to participate.  Food purchase must accompany complimentary Maker’s Mark® cocktail.  While supplies last.  Drink responsibly. Let’s keep Harlem alive and thriving #shopandsipharlem

The Guide to Black Harlem is BACK for Summer 2021! Supporting Harlem and supporting Black business is not a trend and will never go out of style. Here’s your Black Harlem guide to taste, hear, see, shop and EXPERIENCE Harlem in 2021.  You can support in multiple categories: arts & culture, clothing and accessories, food and drink, fitness, gift shops and more. Experience Harlem has always celebrated and highlighted black-owned businesses. Now’s your chance to plan your Summer 2021! Like, love, & share this listing with your fellow Harlemites. SEE Galleries Essie Green Galleries 419A Convent Ave 212 368 9635 www.essiegreengalleries.com Hamilton Landmark Galleries 467 W 144th St 212 281 7667 www.harlemaa.org Rio II Gallery 583 Riverside Dr, 7th Fl 212 568 2030 www.bhc.org/art/rio2 The Long Gallery 2073 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 646 559 8368 www.long.gallery Kente Royal Gallery 2373 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd 347 421 2006 www.kenteroyalgallery.com Historic Landmarks Duke Ellington Memorial 110th St & 5th Ave 212 310 6600 www.nycgovparks.org Frederick Douglass Memorial 110th St & Frederick Douglass Blvd www.nycgovparks.org Hamilton Heights Historic District 142nd – 145th Sts, Amsterdam – St Nicholas Aves Mount Morris Park Historic District 119th – 124th Sts, Lenox Ave – Mount Morris Park W www.mmpcia.org Strivers’ Row 138th – 139th Sts btwn Adam Clayton Powell, Jr & Frederick Douglass Blvds Swing Low: Harriett Tubman Memorial 121st St at Frederick Douglass Blvd & St Nicholas Ave Museums/Cultural Institutions Audubon Ballroom Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center 3940 Broadway 212 568 1341 www.theshabazzcenter.net El Museo del Barrio 1230 5th Ave 212 831 7272 www.elmuseo.org Harlem School of the Arts 645 St Nicholas Ave 212 926 4100 www.harlemschoolofthearts.org Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 515 Lenox Ave 212 491 2200 www.nypl.org Studio Museum in Harlem (temporarily closed) 144 W 125th St 212 864 4500 www.studiomuseum.org Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling 898 St Nicholas Ave 212 335 0004 www.sugarhillmuseum.org The National Jazz Museum in Harlem 58 W 129th St 212 348 8300 www.jazzmuseuminharlem.org Performance Aaron Davis Hall The City College of New York 160 Convent Ave 212 650 6900 www.adhatccny.org Classical Theatre of Harlem 566 W 159th St, #44 347 688 6304 www.classicaltheatreofharlem.org Dance Theatre of Harlem 466 W 152nd St 212 690 2800 www.dancetheatreofharlem.org Harlem Stage 150 Convent Ave 212 281 9240 www.harlemstage.org Mama Foundation for the Arts 149 W 126th St 212 280 1045 www.mamafoundation.org National Black Theatre 2031 5th Ave 212 722 3800 www.nationalblacktheatre.org New Heritage Theater Group 253 W 138th St 212 926 0104 www.newhertitagetheater.org Movies/Film ImageNation/Raw Space 2031 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 212 340 1874 www.imagenation.us MIST 46 W 116th St 212 828 6478 www.mistharlem.com Theaters Apollo Theater 253 W 125th St 212 531 5305 www.apollotheater.com The Riverside Theatre 91 Claremont Ave 212 870 6784 www.theriversidetheatre.net HEAR Music American Legion Post #398 248 W 132nd St Facebook Jazzmobile 91 Claremont Ave 212 866 4900 www.jazzmobile.org Showman’s Jazz Club 375 W 125th St 212 864 8941 Facebook Sundae Sermon www.sundaesermon.com SHOP Apparel/Accessories Bow Tai Children’s Boutique 347 258 0241 www.bowtainyc.com Flamekeepers Hat Club 273 W 121st St 212 531 3542 www.flamekeepershatclub.com Harlem Aesthetic www.shimoda-accessories.com Harlem Haberdashery 245 Lenox Ave 646 707 0070 www.harlemhaberdashery.com Harlem’s Heaven Boutique 2538 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 212 491 7706 www.harlemsheaven.com Hats by Bunn 2283 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 212 694 3590 www.hatsbybunn.com The Brownstone 24 E 125th St 212 996 7980 www.thebrownstonewoman.com Beauty/Grooming Bibi Salon 325 Lenox Ave Suite 2S 646 669 7511 www.bibisalonnyc.com Brazilian Babes 2285 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 347 954 9994 www.brazilianbabesllc.com Curly Textured Bar 115 Edgecombe Ave 917 261 6717 www.simpleebeautiful.com Denny Moe’s 2496 Frederick Douglass Blvd 646 423 5981 www.dennymoe.com Honey Salon 174 St Nicholas Ave 212 663 0100 www.honeysalonnyc.com Levels 425 W 125th St 212 663 6144 www.levelsbarbershop.com Opulence Waxing Spa 2130 Adam Clayton Powell Jr, Blvd Ste 115 917 999 5918 www.opulencewax.com YSB Salon 2520 Frederick Douglass Blvd 646 767 0034 www.ysbsalon.com Children Grandma’s Place 84 W 120th St 212 360 6776 www.grandmasplaceinharlem.com Harlem Pediatric Associates 2256 2nd Ave 212 678 5437 Community Boys & Girls Club of Harlem 521 W 145th St 212 283 6770 www.bgcharlem.org SoHarlem Creative Outlet 1361 Amsterdam Ave, Ste 340 212 222 2792 www.soharlem.org Flowers Barbara’s Flowers 2522 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 234 3211 www.harlemflowers.com Franz James Floral Boutique 2114 Frederick Douglas Blvd 212 531 1400 www.fjfloral.com Health/Fitness Harlem Chi Community Acupuncture 360 W 125th St, 2nd Fl 212 280 7900 www.harlemchi.com Harlem Cycle 2350 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 646 404 2891 www.harlem-cycle.com Harlem Pilates www.harlempilates.com JTW FIT 2235 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd 203 936-8326 www.getjtwfit.com Urban Yoga Foundation 549 W 152nd St 212 234 2371 www.urbanyogafoundation.org Home/Gifts NiLu 191 Lenox Ave 646 964 4926 www.shopnilu.com Yara Imports 2 W 125th St 212 289 3842 ww.yaraafricanfabrics.com Services Cohen’s Fashion Optical 86 W 125th St 212 996 2676 www.cohensfashionoptical.com George Shelby White, DDS, FACP 45 W 132 St, Ste 1N 212 862 9600 Dr. Merrick’s Dental Studio 260 W 139th St 212 281 1283 www.drmerrickdds.com Harlem Center for Aesthetic Dentistry 470 Lenox Ave, Suite 1D Lenox Terrace Apartments 347 894 5730 www.harlemdentistry.com Mia’s Bathhouse for Pets 247 W 145th St 212 694 8607 SCHOP! Personalized In-Home Food Service 917 689 7106 www.SCHOPnyc.com Sudsy Water 2394 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 347 366 8079 www.sudsywater.com TASTE American Belle Harlem 2363 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 347 819 4076 www.belleharlem.com Chick’nCone Harlem 370 Lenox Ave Instagram Chocolat Restaurant Lounge 2223 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 222 4545 www.chocolatharlem.com Field Trip 109 Lenox Ave 917 639 3919 www.fieldtripnyc.com Greedy Pot 1944 Adam Clayton Powell Jr, Blvd 917 675 7676 www.facebook.com/greedypot1 Lolo’s Seafood Shack 303 W 116th St 646 649 3356 www.lolosseafoodshack.com Melba’s 300 W 114th St 212 864 7777 www.melbasrestaurant.com Red Rooster/Ginny’s Supper Club 310 Lenox Ave 212 792 9001 www.redroosterharlem.com Renaissance 2245 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 646 838 7604 www.renaissance-harlem.com Reverence 2592 Frederick Douglass Blvd reverence.nyc Ruby’s Vintage 2340 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 646 454 9899 rubysvintageharlem.com The Row 2374 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 646 767 9582 www.therowharlem.com Bakery Lee Lee’s Bakery 283 W 118th St 917 493 6633 www.leeleesrugelach.com Make My Cake 125th St (near Morningside Ave) www.makemycake.com Ma Smith’s Dessert Cafe 2380 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 212 234 2344 www.masmithsdessertcafe.com Sweet Chef Southern Style Bakery 122 Hamilton Pl 212 862 5909 Bars/Lounges/Pubs 67 Orange Street 2082 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 662 2030 www.67orangestreet.com Cove Lounge 325 Lenox Ave 212 665 3455 www.covelounge.com Harlem Hookah 381 Lenox Ave www.harlemhookah.com Harlem Hops 2268 Adam Clayton Powell Jr, Blvd 646 998 3444 www.harlemhops.com Harlem L Lounge 2131 Frederick Douglass Blvd Hexagon Lounge 318 W 142nd St Caribbean Sisters Cuisine 47 E 124th St www.sisterscuisineharlem.com Patrick’s Place 2835 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 491 7800 www.patricksplaceharlem.com The Edge 101 Edgecombe Ave 212 939 9688 www.edgecafeharlem.com Coffee/Tea/Cafe Ginjan Café 85 E 125th St www.drinkginjan.com Harlem Chocolate Factory 2363 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 646 922 8816 www.harlemchocolatefactory.com Make My Cake Coffee Shop & Bakehouse 409 W 125th NBHD Brulee 2620 Frederick Douglass Blvd www.nbhdbrulee.com Plowshares Coffee Roasters 1351 Amsterdam Ave 646 755 8667 www.plowsharescoffee.com Serengeti Kitchen 22 E 125th St 212 837 1057 www.serengetikitchen.com Sugarhill Creamery 184 Lenox Ave 3629 Broadway 212 634 9004 www.sugarhillcreamery.com Fast Bites Devin’s Fish & Chips 747 Saint Nicholas Avenue www.devins-fish-chips.com Famous Fish Market 684 St Nicholas Ave 212 491 8323 Harlem Seafood Soul (Food Truck) NE Corner of W 125th St & Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd Instagram Lighthouse Fish Market 2451 Frederick Douglass Blvd www.lighthousefishmarket.com Ethiopian Abyssinia 268 W 135th S 212 281 2673 www.abyssinianyc.com Massawa 1239 Amsterdam Ave 212 663 0505 www.massawanyc.com Soprano Restaurant 2084 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 662 0620 www.zomanyc.com Tsion Cafe 763 St. Nicholas Avenue 212 234 2070 www.tsioncafe.com French Chez Lucienne 308 Lenox Ave 212 289 5555 www.chezlucienne.com Crepe Master 139 W 116th St 646 559 9224 www.crepemasternyc.com Yatenga French Bistro & Bar‎ 2269 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 212 690 0699‎ www.yatengabistro.com Italian Ristorante Settepani 196 Lenox Ave 917 492 4806 www.settepani.com Vinateria 2211 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 662 8462 www.vinaterianyc.com Latin Amor Cubano 2018 3rd Ave 212 996 1220 www.amorcubanorestaurant.com Cascabel Taqueria 2799 Broadway 212 665 1500 www.nyctacos.com Senegalese Africa Kine Restaurant 2269 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 212 666 9400 www.africakine.com Les Ambassades 2200 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 666 0078 Lenox Saphire 341 Lenox Ave 212 866 9700 www.lenoxsaphireharlem.com Ponty Bistro 2375 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 212 234 6475 www.pontybistroharlem.com Teranga 1280 5th Ave www.itsteranga.com Somalian Safari 219 W 116th St 646 964 4252 www.safariharlem.com Southern/Soul BLVD Bistro 2149 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 678 6200 www.blvdbistrony.com Charles’ Pan Fried Chicken 340 W 145th St (Opening Summer 2021) 212 281 1800 Harlem Biscuit Company 2082 Frederick Douglass Blvd 929 390 1472 www.harlembiscuitcompany.com Londel’s Supper Club 2620 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 234 6114 www.londelsrestaurant.com Melba’s 300 W 114th St 212 864 7777 www.melbasrestaurant.com Miss Maude’s Spoonbread 366 W 110th St 212 865 6744 www.spoonbreadinc.com Sylvia’s 328 Lenox Ave 212 996 0660 www.sylviasrestaurant.com Vegetarian Seasoned Veg 55 St Nicholas Ave 212 222 0092 www.seasonedvegan.com Uptown Juice Bar 54 E 125th St 212 987 2660 Facebook

Honor Black History Month the Harlem Way Mother Tongue: The Philosophy of Malcolm X Each year, the Schomburg Centers celebrates the life of Malcolm X during Black History Month – coinciding with the anniversary of his assassination on February 21, 1965. Monday, February 22, 2021, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Register here. Between the World & Me Watch the Apollo documentary on HBO Max and Between the World & Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates (initially premiered at the Apollo). Between The World And Me is a culture-defining television special that combines elements of the Apollo Theater’s 2018 production, including powerful readings from Ta-Neshi Coates’ book, documentary footage from the actors’ home life, archival footage, and animation. Learn more here. Support the Arts Virtually visit Harlem’s arts & cultural institutions + donate if you can, they’ve been closed for nearly a year and support the work of artists.  Among our favorites: Apollo Harlem Stage Studio Museum Jazzmobile National Jazz Museum of Harlem Uptown Exhibition at Wallach Gallery  The Uptown Triennial 2020 exhibition, the second iteration in the series, presents the work of contemporary artists in dialogue with the Harlem Renaissance, a defining moment in American modernism and African-American cultural history, during its centennial year. Wallach Art Gallery, Columbia University Save to calendar here before it ends 2/28. “Freedom Summer” Cynthia Robinson’s “Freedom Summer”  – August 4, 1964.  Nora starts a new life “passing” as a white woman while her sister, Carrie, travels to the Deep South to register Blacks to vote. The bodies of three civil rights workers have just been found in Mississippi, leading the sisters to question the price of civil rights, Black identity, and what it means to be Free. Ends 2/28. Purchase tickets here. Follow #HarlemisBlackHistory to learn about the artists past and present who through their art – words, paintbrushes and music have documented Black Culture. View our Guide to Black Harlem to support Black businesses & learn more about the rich history of our home. Here’s your guide to taste, hear, see, shop and EXPERIENCE Harlem. Experience Harlem has always celebrated and highlighted black-owned businesses. Like, love, & share this listing with your fellow Harlemites.

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It was about this time last year when I was knee-deep in my culinary producer work for “Hot Ones the Game Show” in Atlanta. I was feeling myself and so excited for what 2020 would bring. I am sure I am not the only one reflecting on the difference one year makes. Continue to stay vigilant all. We are not out of the woods just yet. Thanks always to those who are holding us down in myriad ways. Respect. And about this time last year, I was all up in Little Five Points and Ponce City Market in the ATL holiday shopping and buying Black in the process. Shoutouts to all my Hot Ones and Atlantian fam! I have never felt so welcome in another city. Bless up! This year, I am taking that same ATL energy from last year and pouring it right into Experience Harlem’s Shop Harlem Holiday Fair presented by AT&T and Shop & Sip Harlem presented by Maker’s Mark Bourbon. As it has done for over a decade, Experience Harlem continues to highlight Harlem’s Black-owned businesses events, promotion and business expertise. “Although this year is unlike any other, let’s bring in the holidays the right way by supporting Harlem businesses throughout the season,” says Experience Harlem founder, Angie Hancock. MORE

NEW YORK - Shopping at your local stores is critical to their survival. The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated many small businesses, including many Black-owned shops. An event called Shop Harlem highlights Harlem's Black-owned stores, restaurants, and bars. MORE

We know you love all things Harlem, that’s how we know you’ll love the Shop Harlem Virtual Fair. This will be an interactive social distancing event with lots of surprises and unique opportunities in store. Event highlights will include: – DJ Stormin Norman spinning live on the main stage – Interactive booths featuring Harlem’s best shops and makers – Networking opportunities – where you can launch a video chat with anyone, one-on-one or in a group – Special guests who represent Harlem – Much more to come There’s no need to travel outside of Harlem to discover the perfect gift this holiday season. With scores of local entrepreneurs, small businesses, artists and artisans, there’s no better place to shop than the Shop Harlem Virtual Fair! Although this season is unlike any other let’s bring in the holidays the right way by supporting Harlem businesses throughout the holiday season. RSVP HERE Participating: 67 Orange Street 2082 Frederick Douglass Blvd 67orangestreet.com Offer: Cocktail kits and gift cards. Anthony Maxwell anthonymaxwell.com Offer: 15% off online orders with email sign-up Free shipping with $50 or more purchase.  National shipping available. The Brownstone 24 E 125th St thebrownstonewoman.com National shipping available. FOLKUS  folkus.co Offer: 20% Harlem World Stone gift wrapping paper. Promo code = Harlem20 . National shipping available. Frederick Benjamin shop.frederickbenjamin.com Offer: Save 20% on grooming regimen + free gift with purchase. Harlem’s Heaven Hats 2538 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd harlemsheaven.com Harlem Haberdashery 245 Lenox Ave harlemhaberdashery.com IN-18 LLC IN-18.com  Offer: 2021 Career Roadmap Coaching Session $175 for 45 minutes. ImaniLia Fashions imanilia.com Ma Smith’s Dessert Café 2380 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd masmithdessertcafe.com NiLu 191 Lenox Ave shopnilu.com Offer: 15% off online ordering only. Free shipping with $50 or more purchase. National shipping available. Reynoir LLC society6.com/createperiodfestival National shipping available. ROKMIL Fitness Offer: Free zoom sessions. Ron Donovan Footwear & Accessories rondonovandesigns.com Offer: Various discounts. National shipping available. Ruby’s Vintage/Sexy Taco 2340 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd rubysvintageharlem.com Sundae Sermon sundaesermon.com National shipping available. SimpleeBEAUTIFUL CurlyTexturedBAR 115 Edgecombe Ave simpleebeautiful.com Offer: Special discount for 1st time visit to salon and purchases. Ruth Nathan’s ruthnathans.com Offer: Buy a mask and a bow tie get a flower or pocket square practically half off. National shipping available. Soular Powered etsy.com/shop/soularpowered National shipping available. Society 6/Reynoir society6.com/createperiodfestival National shipping available. TASTE4LY  www.taste4ly.com Offer: $25 off meal service for 4 Totton Body Lab www.neiltotton.com Offer: 5 virtual Zoom classes for $50. Wines by Mozel 2254 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd winesbymozel.com Offer: Black wine makers gift box. Harlem, stand with us. We challenge 5,000 Harlemites to take the pledge to support Black-owned businesses this holiday season. With your help we can achieve this goal! 1. Share this blog post with your friends 2. RSVP to the Shop Harlem Virtual Shopping Experience today: http://ow.ly/HpeF50CyyXG 3. Follow @experienceharlem for more info, giveaways and more Let’s keep Harlem alive and thriving #shopharlem

Treat a friend, then treat yourself at Shop & Sip Harlem. Shop your favorite Black-owned businesses in Harlem, then sip a complimentary* Maker’s Mark cocktail for holiday cheer. SHOP: Frederick Benjamin shop.frederickbenjamin.com Harlem Haberdashery 245 Lenox Ave harlemhaberdashery.com ImaniLia Fashions imanilia.com NiLu 191 Lenox Ave shopnilu.com SimpleeBEAUTIFUL CurlyTexturedBAR 115 Edgecombe Ave simpleebeautiful.com Harlem’s Heaven Hats 2538 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd www.harlemsheaven.com Ruth Nathan’s https://ruthnathans.com Soular Powered https://www.etsy.com/shop/soularpowered Society 6/Reynoir https://society6.com/createperiodfestival Sylvia’s Restaurant 328 Malcolm X Blvd www.sylviasrestaurant.com The Brownstone 24 E 125th St thebrownstonewoman.com Totton Body Lab www.neiltotton.com Wines by Mozel 2254 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd winesbymozel.com SIP: 67 Orange St 2082 Frederick Douglass Blvd 67orangestreet.com The MM’s Spice: -Maker’s Mark Bourbon  -Allspice Dram -Maple Syrup -Orange Bitters -Angostura Bitters -Cardamom Bitters -Smoked Rosemary -Garnished w/ Cloves Cove Lounge 325 Lenox Ave covelounge.com Bojangles: -Maker’s Mark Bourbon  -Bailey’s -Coco Lopez -Cinnamon -Heavy cream Ponty Bistro 2375 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd pontybistroharlem.com Makers Mark Holiday Smash: -Makers Mark Bourbon  -Hibiscus (Bissap) juice -Lemon Juice -Simple Syrup -Ginger Beer Renaissance Harlem 2245 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd renaissance-harlem.com Makers Mark Holiday Smash (as served at Ponty Bistro) Ruby’s Vintage/Sexy Taco 2340 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd rubysvintageharlem.com The Harlem Hancock: -Makers Mark Bourbon  -Punte Mes -Blanc Vermouth -Benedictine -Angostura Bitters Settepani 196 Malcolm X Blvd settepani.com Zucca Ferro -Makers Mark Bourbon  -Pumpkin Purée -Lemon -Simple Syrup Sylvia’s Restaurant 328 Malcolm X Blvd sylviasrestaurant.com Uptown Maker’s and Shakers: -Maker’s Mark Bourbon -Sylvia’s Signature Uptown Lemonade -Ice Tea -Ginger -Lemon The Row 2374 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd www.therowharlem.com -Marker’s Mark Bourbon -Blood Orange -Bitters -Orange Bitters -Agave -Club Soda *To receive complimentary cocktail must show a copy of your receipt from participating shops above to participating restaurants above.  Cocktails may be redeemed 12/11/20-12/13/20.  While supplies last. Promotion ends 12/13/20. Must be 21 years or older to participate.  Food purchase must accompany complimentary cocktail. Please drink responsibly. Save $5 with promo code:  MAKERSEH on Drizly.com Courtesy of Drizly. Must be 21+. First Time Users only. Subject to applicable law, offer valid off your order total or your shipping fee or delivery fee. Includes orders of non-alcoholic items. Expires 12/31/2020 Harlem, stand with us. We challenge 5,000 Harlemites to take the pledge to support Black-owned businesses this holiday season. With your help we can achieve this goal! 1. Share this blog post with your friends 2. Purchase from businesses listed in our Shop Harlem Gift Guide to: https://bit.ly/2JBsjFE 3. Follow @experienceharlem for more info, giveaways and more Let’s keep Harlem alive and thriving #shopharlem

There’s no need to travel outside of Harlem to discover the perfect gift this holiday season. With scores of local entrepreneurs, small businesses, artists and artisans, there’s no better place to shop! Although this season is unlike any other prior, gift giving is still a tradition we can uphold to stay in good spirits. Show love to our community while making a loved one smile. Photo: Antoine Debrill KEY GUIDE: Men = M Women = W Kids = K Home = H Pets = P Harlem Haberdashery 245 Lenox Ave, 646 707 0070, www.harlemhaberdashery.com Just stepping inside of Harlem Haberdashery is an experience worth savoring. The retail expression of 5001 Flavors almost exclusively features unique designs; and inventory ranges from unique Ts to more bespoke accessories, like the fast selling two-tone scarf, which can dress up any look. M, W Flamekeepers Hat Club 273 W 121st St, 212 531 3542, www.flamekeepershatclub.com The chapeau is a fine expression of style and cool, and at Flamekeepers, you’re sure to find the perfect fit for the modern man (or woman) in your orbit! Stop here to impress those for whom good taste is a must. M, W The Brownstone 24 E 125th St, 212-996-7980, www.thebrownstonewoman.com The Brownstone dresses women for the important moments in her life with ethnically-inspired fashions like leather trimmed shawls or funky jewelry that are sure to be conversation starters. There are also one-of-a-kind gifts for home and special holiday cards, too. W, H The SPAaaht 775 St. Nicholas Avenue, 1 917-498-2814, https://thespaaaht.square.site/ Give a loved one the “best massage in Harlem” at the SPAaaht, or even a handicap or footical. Wellness advocate La Juana Smith-Huebner creates aahmazing spa experiences. Services by appointment only. W,M Hrlm Girl https://hrlmgirlapparel.com/ Have a friend who is proud to be born and raised in Harlem? Help them represent Harlem with apparel from Hrlm Girl. From masks to hoodies to tees saying “Made in Harlem”, give the gift of Harlem pride this season. W,M Junny https://junny.nyc/ Junny’s 100% cotton masks prints are lovingly made in Harlem by Junny or her head seamstress. All masks are made with 2 layers of 100% cotton material, most designs have filter pocket. Keep a loved one safe and fashionable all season long. W.M Harlem Chocolate Factory 2363 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. ,https://harlemchocolatefactory.com/ Who wouldn’t love a chocolate bonbon in their holiday stocking?  The Harlem Chocolate Factory is an artisan chocolate company based in Harlem where we convey the cultural experiences of Harlem through chocolate. W,M,K Harlem Underground 20 E 125th St, 212 987 9385, www.harlemunderground.com A Harlem staple for almost 20 years, Harlem Underground has a bevy of hats, t-shirts, jackets and sweatshirts that are sure to please even those hard to please teens. From black superheroes to jazz legends, HU is a mainstay because of its contemporary and quirky products. K, M, W Imani Lia Designs https://www.imanilia.com/ For Holiday 2020 I have created speciality items for the whole family. Printable fashion books for kids, glam accessories for the whole family and limited edition clothing items that will have you feeling your best no matter if you’re working from home or in the office. M,W,K Frederick Benjamin https://shop.frederickbenjamin.com/collections Men’s grooming brand for men of color, developed a regimen of products to help every man sculpt his best self, no matter his style. Give the gift of grooming, looking good and feeling good. M Reynoir https://society6.com/createperiodfestival Baby, it’s cold outside. Gift a winter puffer coat, hoodie or mug by a visual artist and abstract painter. M,W Ruth Nathan’s ruthnathans.com Ruth Nathan’s creates joy by helping you express your need for distinctive looks with bow ties, face masks, and more. M,W GIFTS FOR KIDS Ground the children in your life with unique, culturally-diverse gifts that can’t be found anywhere else. A2Z Children’s Boutique 2220 Frederick Douglass Blvd, 212 932 2220, www.a2zchildrensboutique.com Make the children in your life exceedingly cool with unique and fashion-forward finds at A2Z, whether it be a straw fedora for boys or faux fur vest for girls. There’s also baby gifts, shoes, and accessories. From newborn to size 14. K Grandma’s Place 84 W 120th St, https://www.grandmasplaceinharlem.com/  It is a toy and children’s book lovers’ dream come true in this enchanting, old-fashioned store. Dolls, stuffed animals and action figures, wooden puzzles, games, books, puppets, activities and more, all hand selected and curated by Grandma herself, a 40+ year experienced retired Teacher of the Year award winner. K Schomburg Center Gift Shop 515 Lenox Ave, 917 275 6975, www.nypl.org/locations/schomburg The Schomburg gift shop features all sorts of sweet chotskies for children drawing from an extensive selection of books through young adult reading levels, to culturally reflective dolls, posters, pins and buttons. K, M, W, H GIFTS FOR HOME Whether it’s for your own home during the holidays, your best Martha Stewart/B.Smith-esque bud or hostess gift, the following shops have you covered: NiLu 191 Lenox Ave, 646 984 4926, www.shopnilu.com There’s literally something for everyone at Nilu, but we’ll focus on home. Find everything from framed original photography or collages from local artists, culturally reflective dinner wear, funky pillows and candles, or even disco ball ornaments for your trees. Proprietor Katrina Parris Pinn’s taste is unparalleled and your home finds here will be coveted by one and all. H, M, W, K, P Wines by Mozel 2254 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd , https://www.winesbymozel.com Tis the season to toast with family and friends. Purchase Wines by Mozel’s curated Black-owned wine box with a box Rose wines, white wines, or a mixture. H Serengeti Teas & Spices 2292 Frederick Douglass Blvd, 212 866 7100, www.serengetiteasandspices.com At the forefront of African tea gastronomy, Serengeti crafts unique botanical blends, sea salts and the loveliest tea sets in glass or cast iron. A Zen moment isn’t far away. H Harlem Candle Company https://www.harlemcandlecompany.com/ Your home can be filled with beautiful scents that celebrate the Harlem Renaissance. Harlem Candle Company crafts candles, fragrances, diffusers and sprays that tell a story while taking you on an olfactory journey. Enhance your space while creating a sense, literally, of comfort and luxury. H Soular Powered etsy.com/shop/soularpowered Share season’s greetings with African American holidays cards to wish everyone love, peace and joy. H Ma Smith’s Dessert Cafe 2380 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd, masmithdessertcafe.com Sweet things come small packages, and Ma Smith’s Dessert Cafe would know. Pick up cakes and cobblers, individually wrapped cupcakes for serving small groups or gift giving. You’ve got to try the sweet potato cheesecake! H Ponty Bistro pontybistroharlem.com Upscale French & African cuisine. Settepani settepani.com Gift baskets, artisanal panettone (genovese, nutella, mandorlato), stollen, fruit cake, cookie platers, gingerbread brownstones and ginger bread cookies, truffles, pies, tart and complete meal for 5-7 with wine. Sylvia’s Restaurant  sylviasrestaurant.com Sylvia Woods is the Queen of Soul Food. Need we say more? Renaissance Harlem renaissance-harlem.com/ Three-star menu serving delicious Pan African- Franco fusion dishes sprinkled with Mediterranean influences. Ruby’s Vintage/Sexy Taco rubysvintageharlem.com/ Perfect place to entertain guests; enjoy a romantic date; or dine  solo. FOR PETS Our four-legged friends are like family, and certainly deserve some TLC during the frenzied holidays, too. Make ’em howl with delight as they’re pampered and primped for prime time. Ho! Ho! Ho! from us at EXPERIENCE HARLEM —Harlem doesn’t have a St. Nicholas Avenue for nothing, you know.

Harlem Holiday Hacks are back to save the Thanksgiving! Holiday planning can be stressful even during a pandemic. Choose a shortcut or two or three to make this season a little more special and worry free. DECOR Franz James Floral Boutique Holiday time is the perfect time to decorate your home, offices and other special spaces with beautiful festive floral arrangements! Click here. GIFTS Shop NiLu NiLu Gift Shop featuring curated Harlem and global makers, artists and creatives. Unique gifts and personal care products with a story to share. Free shipping on select purchases. Browse here. FOOD/DRINK Wines By Mozel Pair your meal with Wines by Mozel. Try their curated Black-owned wine box with a box Rose wines, white wines, or a mixture. Browse selection here. Ponty Bistro Does wild mushroom risotto, traditional turkey au jus or pecan pie make your taste buds tingle? Plan to spend your Thanksgiving at Ponty Bistro or pick up a family meal to go! Contact pontybistro@gmail.com. Visit site. Red Rooster The Red Rooster family welcomes yours on Thanksgiving Day. Make your reservation or place your pre-order for our prix-fixe Thanksgiving Meal. For $55 per person, enjoy family style dining with fried Turkey, maple glazed candied squash, garlic mash and more! Contact info@redroosterharlem.com for more details. View menu. Sylvia’s Restaurant  Sylvia’s has the traditional soul food Thanksgiving covered. Roasted turkey, traditional collard greens & turnips, black eyed peas, mac n cheese, Sylvia’s signature cornbread and more can be at your family gathering or available to dine-in. To place an order, please email catering@sylviasrestaurant.com. View menu. Tastings NYC How about a roasted Alaskan salmon with chorizo beans stew as your main course, and a side of cauliflower gratin? Celebrate with Tastings NYC SoFlo’s festive menu which you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home. (There’s also a turkey option if you want to stay traditional.) View menu. Make My Cake Cakes, pies and pastries are probably the last things you want to cook this holiday. Have Make My Cake, make your holiday treat specials without the hassle.  View pastries. Sweet Chef Southern Styles Bakery Google voted the Sweet Chef’s sweet potato pie the #1 BEST in NYC. Bring the best to your holiday gathering. Address: 122 Hamilton Pl Refer to our Guide to Black Harlem to support Black businesses & learn more about the rich history of our home. Taste, hear, see, shop and EXPERIENCE Harlem. You can support in multiple categories: arts & culture, clothing and accessories, food and drink, fitness, gift shops and more. Like, love, & share this listing with your fellow Harlemites.