« HARLEM WEEK EVENT UPDATE – THURS., AUGUST 20TH – 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM HARLEM SUMMER STAGE – Harlem Dance: featuring uptown Dance Academy, Milleneum Dance A.C. Powell, Jr. State Office Bldg. W 125th & A.C. Powell, Jr. Blvd for info call 212 961-4390 – SAT., AUGUST 22ND – Run Starts at 8:30 AM Walk Starts at 9:30 AM The New York Family: Health Walk-A-Thon & the First Annual Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run. A Run and Walk through Historic Harlem *At (1) St. Nicholas Park* (2) Jackie Robinson Park* Visit www.nyrr.org/races or for info call (212) 860-4455 WED.,AUGUST 26TH – (4) at 5:30 PM & (4) at 7:30 PM “The Joints are Jumpin” At Eight Upper Manhattan Restaurants & Nigth Clubs Live Entertainment including Jazz, R&B, Latin, Blues By Invitation Only – 7:00 PM Jazzmobile Featuring Frank Wess At U.S. Grant Nat. Memorial Park Riverside drive & W122nd St. For info visit www.jazzmobile.com or call (212) 866-3616 – 7:30 PM Apollo Theater Amateur Night “Where stars are born and legends are made” 253 W. 125th St. btwn A.C. Powell Jr. & F. Douglass Blvds. – THURS., AUGUST 27th – 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Harlem Summer Stage Outdoor Dancing on the Plaza with WBLS FM’s, Jeff Foxx Band and DJ Mitch A.C. Powell, Jr. State Office Bldg. W125 & A.C. Powell, Jr. Blvd. – SAT., AUGUST 29TH 2:00 PM TO 8:00 PM Charlie Parker Jazz Festival (outdoor) At the Marcus Garvey Park Band Shell Btwn. W122nd & W123 St. & Mt. Morris Park West www.cityparksfoundation.org SUN., AUGUST 30th – Sunday Afternoon Gospel, Jazz & Music Brunches: At Great Harlem Restaurants: Sylvia’s – 212 996-0660, Londel’s – 212 234-6114, Gran Piatto – 212 722-2244, Gospel Uptown – 212 280-2110, Terrace in the Sky – 212 666-9490 and Ricardo’s – 212 666-9490 Please call Directly for Reservations
HARLEM JAZZ CLUBS – (1) APOLLO THEATER – 253 W. 125th Street, (7th &8th Aves.) (212) 531-5300 x 305 for info, (212) 749-5838 for box office, (212) 531-5337 FOR TOURS, The Apollo doesn’t book much jazz these days. The legendary Wednesday Amateur Night is a strong draw. (2) Arka Lounge (212) 567-9425, 4488 Broadway, 192nd/191st, Latin Jazz in Latin Manhattan Wednesdays at 10:00 pm $5 cover . Call ahead for upcoming events. Proper attire required. (3) Bill’s Place 148 W 133rd Street (Lenox and AC Powell Jr. Blvd., (212) 281-0777 One of the most authentic Harlem jazz venue to open up on 133rd Street since a 17 year old Billie Holiday was discovered here 7 decades ago. If you really want to hear great, no nonsense straight ahead jazz by the masters, you’ll find your way to this finely decorated brownstone at 148 W 133rd Street. Your host is Harlem legend and saxist, Bill Saxton. Two sets per night at 10 and midnight for a $15 cash cover. Some refreshments served and you can bring your own as well. »

HARLEM JAZZ CLUBS – (1) 449 LA, 449 Lenox Avenue, 132nd/133rd Street, 212 234-3298, Great neighborhood art gallery, cafe and jazz scene. Check out the jazz on Thursdays through Sundays. Call for other events. $10 cover charge includes Sangria and other beverages and snacks. Thursday 6-9, Friday 9-Until, Saturday is open mic night 9-Until; Sunday 4-8PM. (2) American Legion Post 212 283-9701 248 W. 132nd The free Sunday evening jam session begins 7:00 pm until the hall closes at midnight. The kitchen serves up a heaping plateful of reasonably priced and delicious soul food. (3) Aaron Davis Hall (CCNY) Now Known as: Harlem Stage: The Gatehouse, Marian Anderson Theater, Theater B and Studio C, (212) 281-9240 x 19, 150 Convent Ave (at W. 135th St) Call or check online for event schedules, CCNY Campus on Sugar Hill in Harlem

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