May 2026
Friday, May 15 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
New York State Senator Cordell Cleare presents “Autism: A Clearer Picture” — an evening focused on support, community resources, educational workshops, and care for autistic youth and families.
Location: Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building, 163 West 125th Street, 2nd Floor Art Gallery, New York, NY 10027.
Saturday, May 16 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
A Celebration of Life honoring Jeanne Parnell Hazel Habersham.
Location: Hotel Victoria, 233 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027.
Saturday, May 16 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
New York State Senator Cordell Cleare’s 4th Annual Tribute to Family, in collaboration with the Abraham Lincoln Residents Association.
Location: 135th Street Basketball Court at 5th Avenue.
Food, activities, and community engagement will be available throughout the day.
Recurring Events
From May 2nd to October 30th, 2026 Harlem Sculpture Gardens
Explore the works of sculptors in New York while exploring Harlem’s historical Morningside, St. Nicholas, and Jackie Robinson parks. For more information about park locations and artists featured, visit: harlemsculpturegardens.com
May 11-July 27th* @ 8-10pm Monday Jam Sessions with Random Strangers Jam at Shrine Harlem
Bring your instrument. Be a stranger. Join the jam. Random Strangers Jam is an open improvised jam session that is led by Sky Demetri and his band. Come prepared to create new music on the spot – every 5-7 minutes, half the band takes a seat and is replaced by musicians from the audience, the new group of random strangers jams on a fresh key and concept – and the rotation continues! Location: Shrine World Music Venue Harlem, 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10030
For ticket information visit https://www.randomstrangersjam.com/event-details/monday-jam-sessions-with-random-strangers-jam-at-shrine-harlem-2026-05-11-20-00
Through Tuesday, May 26 @ 6:00pm-8:00pm Harlem Smooth Movers Soul Line Dance Classes at St Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church
Want to improve your moves? Join Harlem Smooth Movers during one of their Soul Line Dancing classes. This is a fun and free for all dance class in the heart of Harlem. Location: 211 West 141 Street Adam C. Powell Jr. Blvd.
For more information contact 914-230-4761 or soulline2012@gmail.com
Everyday through June 30 @10am – 6pm & 2 hours before curtain during performances, Got To Be There: The Apollo, Its People, and Its Stories, a FREE and open to the public archival walkthrough of the Apollo Theatre
Curious about the history of the Apollo Theatre? For the first time, the Apollo Theatre is hosting an archival walkthrough showcasing its rare photographs, recordings and artifacts from throughout the years. Location: The Apollo Stages at The Victoria Laura and Frank Baker Gallery, 233 W 125th st, Third fl
For more information contact 212-531-5300
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