June 2026
Wednesday, June 3 @ 12pm – 1pm, Crafts of the Corner: Sketch Sessions
Take a break in your day to tap into your creativity and explore different observational drawing techniques at Crafts on the Corner, a new series at the Lee C. Bollinger Forum. Open and accessible to community members interested in enhancing their arts and crafts skills. All materials provided and no previous experience required. All are welcome! Location: 605 W 125th St New York, NY. For RSVP and more information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crafts-on-the-corner-sketch-sessions-tickets-1982012519801?aff=oddtdtcreator
Friday, June 5th @ 6pm, Juneteenth Black Music and Dance Celebration Big Band Night: Bethune Big Band and Dick Griffin Big Band
Celebrate an evening of big band jazz as we kick off our Juneteenth Black Music and Dance festival at the Jackie Robinson Park Bandshell featuring two large ensembles rooted in swing, soul, and the Harlem jazz tradition. Location: Jackie Robinson Park Bandshell – 116 Bradhurst Ave., New York, NY 10039. For RSVP and more information visit: http://bit.ly/49uDSHJ
Friday, June 5th @ 3 pm – 6:30 pm, Our Streets. Our Future. – 6th Annual Gun Violence Awareness Month Block Party
Our Future is a community block party and peace initiative held in East Harlem for National Gun Violence Awareness Day. This event brings together community members, families impacted by gun violence, community partners, advocates, and changemakers to raise awareness, and set the tone for Gun Violence Awareness Month. Together, we can honor those we have lost and recommit to building safer, stronger communities. Location: Harlem Art Park – 830 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10065. For more information email: development@gosonyc.org.
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Fridays in June @ 7pm – 10pm, Patience Higgins Friday Jazz
Join Patrick’s on the Hill for a night filled with classic tunes and smooth jazz vibes, sponsored in part by Keyed-UP. Patience Higgins, a talented saxophonist, will lead the jam session and bring together some of the best musicians in town. Come early to grab a good spot and enjoy Caribbean drink and food while listening to the amazing live music. Location: 1635 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY. For more information, contact 646-682-7243 or visit https://www.patricksonthehill.com/Events CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Saturday, June 6 @ 1pm Soul Steps: A Line Dance Celebration
Harlem Dance Club bringing the highest quality teaching artists to people of all ages and abilities for FREE. This month they are spotlighting some of the groups who have performed in our MOTHERSHIP Dance & Music Festival. Guest Artist Workshops are an opportunity to experience a new or familiar culture, Q&A with the guest artist and be part of the Harlem Dance Club community. Location: Pelham Fritz Recreation Center – Marcus Garvey Park, 18 Mount Morris Park West New York, NY 10027. For more information contact, 212-860-1380 and reserve a spot at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-soul-steps-a-line-dance-celebration-tickets-1988023941124?aff=ebds
Sunday, June 7 @ 11 am – 6 pm (Rain or Shine), Drums Along The Hudson
This multicultural, family-oriented festival combines Native American heritage with the diversity of New York City with performances of world dance and drumming tradition, featuring Kalpulli Huehuetlatolli Aztec Dancers and Drummers, Saung Budaya West Sumatran Dance, Feraba West African Rhythm and Tap, Parijat Desai Dance in the Round and more! This free event includes a variety of performances, crafts and international cuisine. Location: Inwood Hill Park – 218th Street and Indian Road (4 blocks west of Broadway) For more information visit: www.drumsalongthehudson.org CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Monday, June 8 @ 6 pm Concert in the Sugar Hill Garden
Join the Harlem Chamber Players for a one-hour program featuring string quartets by Black composers. The Program includes Shelley Washington Middleground, Angélique Kidjo YanYankliYan Senamido #1 & #2, Wynton, Marsalis Rampart St. Row Rag from At the Octoroon Balls, George Walker Lyric for Strings and Jessie Montgomery Strum. It’s recommended to bring a chair because seating at the garden is limited. Location: 475 West 152nd Street. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/concert-in-the-sugar-hill-hope-garden-tickets-1990527822300?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Monday, June 13 @ 10 am – 3pm Harlem Community Health Fair
This community-centered event will bring together more than 20+ organizations, and will focus on expanding access to health resources and strengthening community wellness in Harlem. This free community event will feature: preventative health screenings in partnership with Quest Diagnostics, sexual health education and HIV/STI prevention resources, health insurance enrollment and navigation support, workforce development and community resources and family-friendly activities and engagement opportunities. Location: City College Campus, 160 Convent Avenue. For more information…
Recurring Events
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
Till 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
Till 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
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