Harlem Collective Opera
Harlem Collective Opera  our mission is to dispel fear around opera, classical, and choral music, making it tangible, accessible,...
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Harlem Collective Opera
Harlem Collective Opera  our mission is to dispel fear around opera, classical, and choral music, making it tangible, accessible, and…
The Crabby Shack
“A little more mainstream but they’re all about Black excellence.” Visit Website: Phone:+1 718 484 1507 Address: 613 Franklin...

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Grounded: When America’s Airports Suddenly Hit Pause

Grounded: When America’s Airports Suddenly Hit Pause

A communications problem at multiple Air Route Traffic Control Centers prompted an FAA nationwide ground stop on Friday the 13th. Here’s what happened and what travelers should know.
Ink Is the Archive: New York’s Tattoo Artists Bring Their Art to the Brooklyn Navy Yard

Ink Is the Archive: New York’s Tattoo Artists Bring Their Art to the Brooklyn Navy Yard

More than 320 artists, independent vendors and live performances gather at the Duggal Greenhouse November 13–15 for a weekend that treats tattooing as both craft and contemporary culture.
Ditto, Please: Andy Baraghani’s First Restaurant Makes Room for the Way New Yorkers Actually Eat

Ditto, Please: Andy Baraghani’s First Restaurant Makes Room for the Way New Yorkers Actually Eat

At 13 East 16th Street, chef and cookbook author Andy Baraghani is opening Ditto, an all-day café shaped by the food he loves, neighborhood life and a more personal...
The Codes We Wear: Virgil Abloh’s Creative Language Returns to New York

The Codes We Wear: Virgil Abloh’s Creative Language Returns to New York

The Shed’s upcoming Virgil Abloh: The Codes exhibition brings nearly 1,000 objects into a conversation about streetwear, luxury, access and the ideas behind what we wear.
A New Kind of Encore: Williamsburg’s Domino Venue Gives the Old Sugar Refinery a Second Life

A New Kind of Encore: Williamsburg’s Domino Venue Gives the Old Sugar Refinery a Second Life

A 750-capacity, all-ages venue is planned for the historic Domino Sugar Refinery in April 2027, bringing concerts, comedy, film and community programming to the Williamsburg waterfront.
After Dark: The New York City We Become When the Sun Goes Down

After Dark: The New York City We Become When the Sun Goes Down

The Museum of the City of New York’s new photography triennial looks beyond the postcard skyline to the workers, dreamers, revelers, and communities who shape the city after dark.
Mashama Bailey’s Southern Food Goes to Washington

Mashama Bailey’s Southern Food Goes to Washington

The chef behind Savannah’s The Grey is bringing two new concepts to Washington, D.C., with a menu shaped by Southern memory, New York roots, and the movement of American...
The Extraordinary Ordinary: Why Fashion Is Looking Back at the Clothes We Live In

The Extraordinary Ordinary: Why Fashion Is Looking Back at the Clothes We Live In

The Met’s 2027 Costume Institute exhibition turns its attention to the familiar garments and everyday materials that shape how we dress, live, and express ourselves.
Coltrane at 100: Why the Music Still Sounds Like the Future

Coltrane at 100: Why the Music Still Sounds Like the Future

A century after John Coltrane’s birth, his restless musical imagination remains a living force—and New York is preparing to celebrate the sound that refuses to stand still.
After the Homecoming, the Becoming: Harlem’s Next Artistic Generation Takes the Studio

After the Homecoming, the Becoming: Harlem’s Next Artistic Generation Takes the Studio

The Studio Museum’s 2026 artists-in-residence are the first cohort to work in its new building. Their exhibition asks what young artists can make when a historic Harlem institution gives...

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The Man Who Taught Harlem to Collect Black Art
The enduring legacy of Dion E. Clarke and the power of creating opportunities for others. By Jarvus Ricardo Hester Mood…
Your Perfect Harlem Monday Starts Here
We planned your day. All you have to do is show up. By Jarvus Ricardo Hester Mood Magazine NYC There…
The Best Souvenirs Aren’t Sold in Times Square
Why Harlem’s hidden gems are where New York reveals its soul. By Jarvus Ricardo Hester Mood Magazine NYC Let’s make…
Dear Reader: The Art of Discovery
By Jarvus Ricardo Hester Editor-in-Chief, Mood Magazine NYC I have a confession. I rarely take the fastest route anywhere. Not…
Single in the City: Are We Looking for Love… or Looking to Be Seen?
By Jarvus Ricardo Hester Mood Magazine NYC There is a moment that happens almost every day in New York. You’re…
Dear Mom, I’m Gay: What if the hardest part isn’t coming out—but wondering if you’ll still be loved
By Jarvus Ricardo Hester Mood Magazine NYC There are three words that have changed countless lives. “Mom… I’m gay.” For…
Finding My Voice, Finding My Purpose
How Poetry, Faith, and Redemption Led Me to Purpose By Sanford Shuman (“LastRealPoet”) Some journeys begin with a map. Mine…
The People Who Show Up
Why Presence May Be the Greatest Gift We Can Give By Jarvus Ricardo Hester Not every person who changes our…
Legacy Is Built One Act of Service at a Time
How a simple meal at Refettorio Harlem reminds us that the greatest inheritance we leave behind is the way we…
The Studio Museum in Harlem Continues Building Tomorrow’s Artistic Legacy
For more than five decades, the Studio Museum in Harlem has done more than exhibit works of art—it has cultivated…

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Shrine

Harlem’s top spot for live music. Address: 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd West 133rd and West 134th Streets....

Paint ‘n Pour

Group painting classes with a side of fun cocktails. Address: 2080 Frederick Douglass Blvd between West 112th and West...

Harlem Hops

Craft beer destination opened by three HBCU graduates. Check out the back patio! Address: 2268 Adam Clayton Powell Jr...

Harlem Hookah

Mondern hookah bar with cocktail and bites. Address: 381 Lenox Avenue between West 129th and West 139th Streets. Visit...

The Oma Shop

Chic spot serving coffee, pastries and “beautiful things” by POC and women owned brands. Address: 2754 Frederick Douglass Blvd...

Sojourner Coffee

Tiny coffee shop featuring a range of small roasters. Address: 137 W 116th Street between Malcolm X and Adam...

I like it Black

Coffee shop from the owner of Make my Cake (right next door) with a focus on Black and Brown-...

Harlem Cafe

Chef Ejhadji Cisse of Harlem’s Ponty Bistro is behind this stylish all-day cafe offering coffee, French pastries, warm sandwiches...

Ginjan Cafe

Serving up its signature ginger juice, coffee, pastries, and more. Address: 85 E 125th and Park Avenue Visit Website

Yatenga

Lively French bistro decorated with colorful bric-a-brac. Address: 2269 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd between West 133rd and West...

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Black Adventuristas

 Black Adventuristas is all about empowering women of color through outdoor adventures and adrenaline-filled activities. Their guided ..

Up in the air life

Up in the air life helps you explore the world through culture, wine, food and luxury. It unifies luxury travel...

Passport Posse

Passport Posse is the travel group that you must know about. Shantoya and Willie, two travel addicts, started this group...

Urban Events Global

 Urban Events Global focuses on Black professionals networking abroad while enjoying experiences for a lifetime. Founder Kevin Knight

beGirlWorld

beGirlWorld. Founded in 2014 in Philadelphia, beGirlWorld has left no stones unturned to empower young black girls to travel and educate...

She Travels the Globe

She Travels the Globe. While this group is more for leisure travel, it is one of my favorites as...

JetBlack Travel

JetBlack Travel ignites self-discovery through expertly planned group adventures and customized private trips. They cater to solo and group

Black Travelers International

Black Travelers International® is dedicated to crafting unforgettable travel experiences for black women.  From thrilling excursions to serene escapes,...

Travel Diva’s

Travel Diva’s Owned and founded by Shanterria Earley, The Travel Divas is a female-focused travel group aiming to provide unique travel experiences for women...

Melanin Globe

Melanin Globe has been around since 2016 and is a “thriving African-American travel company specializing in group travel experiences.” Many...
Harlem White Christmas — Harlem Boys Choir

HARLEM BOYS CHOIR PRESENTS

Harlem White Christmas

DECEMBER 19 & 20 · 3:00 PM · TOWN SCHOOL THEATRE

A holiday production by Harlem Boys Choir. Tickets $55 · Enter to win a pair.

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Savoring Harlem: Marcus Lee on Cuisine and Community

Harlem has long been a culinary destination, and chef and food curator Marcus Lee is redefining what it means to…

Your Wedding. Your Day. Your Harlem.

Host Your Wedding at Booker T. Washington Community Center What if your wedding day did not require you to travel…

The Architecture of Thought

Civilizations are remembered by the monuments they erect, the institutions they establish, and the ideas they bequeath to posterity. Yet…

SONSHIP IS NOT STRIVING

DAILY MESSAGE One of the greatest distortions in spiritual life is the belief that closeness with God must be earned.…
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