☞ SEE: Around Harlem This Weekend

Salon Series, Helga Davis: “Mephisto’s Song” at the Apollo Theater Soundstage, Friday, October 22 at 7:30PM and Saturday, October 23 at 7:30PM. Celebrated New York-based vocalist Helga Davis, whose inter-disciplinary practice includes work with composers and choreographers alike, will perform this weekend only at the Apollo. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the Apollo Theater Box Office, by Ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000 or buying them online at the Apollo website: LINK

Its My Park! Day Volunteer Planting Project, Saturday, October 23rd, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Join the Friends of Morningside Park, Partnerships for Parks and the NYC Dept of Parks and Recreation to replant the entry garden at 116th Street on the lower level of the park. Wear work clothes and close toed shoes and get ready to get dirty! Work gloves and tools will be provided.  Go to the Friends of Morningside Park site for more details: LINK

This is the last weekend to catch the current exhibits at the Studio Museum in Harlem which includes a show on interiors such as the James VanDerZee photo from 1931: LINK

Harlem Oktoberfest is still going on strong and Mojo will reopen their kitchen tonight after having shut down for the past week for repairs.  Three course menus are all being offered for $20.10 at participating restaurants during lunch hours and from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM: LINK