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Harlem Summer Nights
Harlem Summer Nights turns the space beneath the Harlem Arches into a weekly open-air night market that blends food, music, and neighborhood spirit. Local vendors rotate, bringing new flavors each week alongside live DJs and performances that highlight the sounds of the community. The vibe is family friendly and community first, with a crowd that reflects Harlem after dark. Entry is free, with food and drinks available for purchase, and the spot is easy to reach by subway and bus. Early arrivals often find shorter lines and a bit of daylight, while later hours keep the music flowing with late-night bites. Because the vendors change weekly, every visit offers something different.
NYC Ska Orchestra: Carnegie Hall Citywide
NYC Ska Orchestra blends big band jazz, soul, and R&B with foundational Jamaican styles such as ska, mento, rock steady, and reggae in a live performance. The 20-member ensemble is led by Kevin Batchelor, a celebrated trumpeter, singer, arranger, and educator, and features Jamaican percussionist and vocalist Larry MacDonald along with master Jamaican drummer Carl Wright. Their collective careers include collaborations with Peter Tosh, Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, the Skatalites, and Toots and the Maytals.
Bryant Park Between 40th and 42nd streets and Fifth and Sixth avenues | ManhattanVinyl Nights Club Tropicana w/ Impala feat. Misbehaviour, Silent H & Carozilla
Vinyl Nights and Impala Skate transform Xanadu Roller Arts into Club Tropicana, a festive roller dream staycation with a tropical dress code and a costume contest awarding a pair of Lime Spritzer Impala skates. Expect glitter looks from Unicorn Snot and a soundtrack that salutes the classic NYC roller skating era from the 1970s through the 1990s, spanning disco, funk and soul, house, boogie, plus 80s and 90s hip hop. The night features DJ Misbehaviour, a London born Brooklynite known for a viral 90s hip hop set with over 27 million views, along with Silent H, a Brooklyn based selector, hustle dancer and roller skater, and Carozilla, a Miami born Cuban American vinyl DJ and emcee. Presented by Rebecca Lynn, a native New Yorker, event producer of Vinyl Nights and disco queen, this vibrant, welcoming party celebrates all things New York.
Xanadu Roller ArtsQueens Botanical Garden Beer Wine and Spirits Fest
Savor a wide selection of beers, wines, and spirits from around the globe during a dedicated tasting session at Queens Botanical Garden. Stroll through the grounds while enjoying sample pours, with live entertainment, food offerings, and interactive games adding to the atmosphere. Participating brands are being added on an ongoing basis.
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