☞ SEE: Around Harlem This Weekend

See What I Mean, Opens Friday, December 3rd, 6:00 PM-9:00 PM at the Taller Boricua Galleries, 1680 Lexington Avenue (between 105th & 106th). Bringing together visual artists and Nuyorican poets, the exhibition explores the elastic nature of verbal and visual language.  Incorporating multimedia and mixed media installation, drawing, collage, found objects as well as digital and traditional printmaking, "See What I Mean" offers a look beyond the surface of words and images to reveal deeper understandings. Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 12-6pm, Thursday 1-7pm, Monday and Sunday Closed

Made in Harlem festival, Saturday-Sunday, December 4th-5th, 10:00 AM-7:00 PM, 47 West 119th Street (between Lenox and 5th Avenue). Casa Frela will start the shopping season by  featuring 23 local artisans who will present one of a kind handcrafted jewelry, porcelain ornaments, hand-bound journals, colorful textiles from one-a-of-kind printed tee-shirts to handmade quilts, guide books, and holiday décor. www.CasaFrela.com

Shop N Mingle, Saturday, December 4th-5th from 1:00 PM-7:00 PM at Harlem PoP, 2037 Fifth Avenue on the corner of 126th Street. Peruse offerings of 15 local fashion, jewelry, accessory and home décor brands including Harriet’s Alter Ego (a collection of African and vintage inspired apparel for women), Anu Rock & Metal Jewelry (hand-crafted hammered brass copper and silver pieces for men and women), On The Road To Marrakech (Moroccan inspired home decor items and handbags), Region Baby  (toddler and children's apparel) and Pedigree Sneaker Gallery; customized, rare and vintage sneakers for men. To attend RSVP to: www.shopnmingle10.eventbrite.com. For more information call 347.370.9815.

Holiday Lighting at the Harlem Meer's Dana Discovery Center, Sunday, December 5th, 3:00 PM-5:00 PM,  located at 110th Street and Lenox. The old Victiorian boathouse at Central Park North will have lights lit, a craft fair and photo ops with Santa himself. For more information, call 212.860.1370