In Harlem This Week…
4/4–4/10
This is a relatively slow Harlem week but there’s still lots to do and see. Check out the list below.
Tuesday, April 5th
Films at the Schomburg: Jackie Robinson
Host: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Location: 515 Malcolm X Blvd, NY, NY 10037
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 5th at 6:30 p.m.
“Jackie Robinson, a two-part, four-hour film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon, tells the story of an American icon whose life-long battle for first-class citizenship for all African Americans transcends even his remarkable athletic achievements. A talkback will follow with Ken Burns and New York Times journalist William C. Rhoden.” — Schomburg Center
Click here for more info. #JackieRobinsonPBS @SchomburgCenter
Wednesday, April 6th
The Schomburg Center and Maysles Cinema Present James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
Host: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Location: 515 Malcolm X Blvd, NY, NY 10037
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 6th at 6:30 p.m.
“Back in 1989, the 16mm version of James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket received stellar reviews and awards. Honored at festivals across the world– including Sundance, London, Berlin and Tokyo — the film was hailed by publications such as Variety Magazine, The San Francisco Chronicle, the New York Times, and the Los Angeles Times. Now considered a documentary film classic, the original Baldwin film has been restored and re-mastered in 2K HD with the help of the Ford Foundation and the National…”— Schomburg Center
Click here for more info. #PriceoftheTicket @SchomburgCenter
Cybercrime — Can You Afford the Costs. Are You Covered if your Website is Hacked?
Host: Teem Coworking
Location: 1463 5th Ave, New York, NY, 10035
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 6th at 7:00 p.m.
Basically, if you’re online this is session for you.
AMATEUR NIGHT AT THE APOLLO: SHOW OFF
Host: Apollo Theatre
Location: 253 W 125th St, NY, NY 10027
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 6th at 7:30 p.m.
“The winners of recent Amateur Night shows come together to SHOW OFF their talent and compete for the chance to move on to the Top Dogsemi-finals on May 11, and maybe even win the title of Super Top Dogand a cash prize of $10,000 in November!
Aspiring musicians, singers, dancers, comedians, rappers and spoken word artists try their best to please the audiences that can make them an Apollo legend. Then get ready to cheer or jeer as you decide who stays and who gets booted off stage. At Amateur Night, you tell the performers to be good or be gone!” — Apollo Theatre
Click here for more info. #AmateurNight
Thursday, April 7th
Arts & Minds En El Museo
Host: El Museo del Barrio
Location: 1230 5th Ave, NY, NY 10029
Date/Time: Thursday, April 7th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
“El arte tiene el poder de inspirar y transformar. Con esto en mente, Arts & Minds une a adultos con deficiencia de memoria y sus cuidadores en nuevas experiencias artísticas. A través de charlas en las galerías y actividades artísticas, Arts & Minds abre una ventana hacia la creatividad y el bienestar.
Para más información sobre Arts & Minds, contacte a Carolyn Halpin-Healy, Directora Executiva, al teléfono 646–455–3774 o por correo electrónico a chalpinhealy@artsandminds.org. Para español, contacte a Nellie Escalante, Assistente de Programación de Arts & Minds al 646–755–3726.”— El Museo del Barrio
The Vibe [Ladies Night]
Host: MIST Harlem
Location: 46 W 116th St, NY, NY 10026
Date/Time: Thursday, April 7th at 5:00 p.m and Friday, April 8th at 12:00pm
“Our bi-weekly ladies night event at The Bar at MIST, “The Vibe” returns on Thursday April 7th. Hosted by Quanna, there will be live art by Dirty Deity featuring Laya Laroche, and as usual great sounds provided by Ella Hussle, DJ 9AM, and Julliana Meow.
Free entry, Happy Hour is all night for ladies, and wings + beer specials all night.” — MIST Harlem
Silicon Harlem Debate 2016
Host: MIST Harlem
Location: 46 W 116th St, NY, NY 10026
Date/Time: Thursday, April 7th at 6:00 p.m.
“DEBATE 2016 , a free event organized by Silicon Harlem, is the NY 13th Congressional District, “Technology and Innovation as an Economic Growth Strategy” Debate.
Silicon Harlem is actively transforming Harlem into a Tech and Innovation hub. Over the past 3 years, Harlem has seen exponential growth in co-working spaces, STEM opportunities and Tech Startups, and yet there is a need for economic policies that can support this growth.
The debate will focus on 5 key Tech based economic development areas:
- Tech based Capital Investment
- Tech Training and Education (Human Capital)
- Infrastructure (physical and digital)
- Tech Startups / Business Innovation
- Driving Enterprise level Tech companies into Harlem” — MIST Harlem
Conversations in Black Freedom Studies — The Church and the Struggle
Host: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Location: 515 Malcolm X Blvd, NY, NY 10037
Date/Time: Thursday, April 7th at 6:30 p.m.
“Schomburg Education presents this dynamic adult education series with a full line up of provocative scholars and community members committed to engaging dialogue about black freedom studies. The Spring 2016 semester is curated by professors Jeanne Theoharis (Brooklyn College/CUNY) and Komozi Woodard (Sarah Lawrence College).
What has been and what is the role of the church in the black struggle for justice: then and now? How have key civil rights leaders like Anna Arnold Hedgeman and churches like Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist Church shaped the Black struggle for social justice and spiritual liberation: What is that history? How important is the church today in the struggle for human rights, including Voting Rights?” — Schomburg Center
Apollo Comedy Club: Peaches Rodriguez, Willie Lych, Jr., Comedian CP
Host: Apollo Theatre
Location: 253 W 125th St, NY, NY 10027
Date/Time: Thursday, April 7th at 10:00 p.m.
“The Apollo Comedy Club will see the iconic Theater returning to its comedic roots as it further expands its robust programming offerings. Presented in partnership with the legendary Bob Sumner (producer of Def Comedy Jam, creator of LaffMobb on Aspire), the Apollo Comedy Club will feature an evening of comedy on the Apollo’s intimate Soundstage starring the best up and coming talent in comedy today. The comedy shows will precede the Theater’s weekend music series, Apollo Music Café, extending the Theater’s late night offerings.” — Apollo Theatre
Click here for more info. #ApolloComedyClub
Friday, April 8th
Black Girl Movement National Conference
Host: MIST Harlem
Location: 46 W 116th St, NY, NY 10026
Date/Time: Friday, April 8th at 9:00 a.m.
“Black Girl Movement: A National Conference” is a three-day gathering at Columbia University in New York City to focus on Black girls, cis, queer, and trans girls, in the United States. Bringing together artists, activists, educators, policymakers, and black girls leaders themselves, this first national conference on Black girls seeks to address the disadvantages that Black girls in the United States face, while creating the political will to publicly acknowledge their achievements, contributions, and leadership.
On April 8th, the second day of the conference, panel discussions will be held throughout the day at MIST.” — MIST Harlem
Apollo Music Cafe: Calma Carmona
Host: Apollo Theatre
Location: 253 W 125th St, NY, NY 10027
Date/Time: Friday, April 8th at 10:00 p.m.
“Soul songstress, Calma Carmona native of Puerto Rico was named by AFROPUNK as “the latest musical obsession,” (NPR Alt.Latino). Carmona has captivated listeners throughout the world with her debut EP There’s No Other Girl. Her sound is painted with subtlety and passion, seeking to attract listeners with every verse and chorus. Hosted by Jodine Dorce, featuring DJ Hard Hittin’ Harry” — Apollo Theatre
Click here for more info. #ApolloMusicCafe
Saturday, April 9th
Apollo Music Cafe: Featuring Rafiya
Host: Apollo Theatre
Location: 253 W 125th St, NY, NY 10027
Date/Time: Saturday, April 9th at 10:00 p.m.
“Rafiya’s feel good music inspires hope and love. Child of Congolese parents, Rafiya is a global citizen who has worked with Oscar Kidjo, recorded in Youssou N’Dour’s studio and toured France and North Africa with French rap star, Mokobe. Curated by Jodine Dorce, featuring DJ Hard Hittin’ Harry.” — Apollo Theatre
Click here for more info. #ApolloMusicCafe
Sunday, April 10th
Manhattan Concert Productions Presents: New York City Jazz Festival Featuring the Real Group
Host: Apollo Theatre
Location: 253 W 125th St, NY, NY 10027
Date/Time: Sunday, April 10th at 1:30 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
“Manhattan Concert Productions presents the 13th annual New York City Jazz Festival featuring the groundbreaking Swedish vocal ensemble, The Real Group, at Harlem’s world-famous Apollo Theater.
The Real Group is a professional a cappella ensemble from Sweden, in constant development since the formation in 1984 and is one of the leading forces in the world of vocal music today. The combination of perfection, personal touch and their wide repertoire has made it possible for the group to collaborate with symphony orchestras, jazz groups, pop bands and international artists. Members of The Real Group are Emma Nilsdotter, Katarina Henryson, Anders Edenroth, Morten Vinther, and Janis Strazdins.
This concert will also feature performances by Downey High School Jazz Band & Mt. San Antonio College ‘Singcopation’.” — Apollo Theatre
