☞ SEE: Around Harlem this Weekend

Friday, February 17th, Saturday, Februay 18th, showing 8:00PM, ADAM at the Dwyer Cultural Center, 258 St. Nicholas Avenue at 123rd Street. ADAM written by Peter DeAnda and staring Timothy Simonson, is directed by Shauneille Perry. ADAM is a dramatic, historical play set in the island of Bimini,the United States Congressional House of Representatives and Harlem's famed Abyssinian Baptist Church. The play highlights the life and challenges of the handsome and charismatic Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. on his political journey as the Congressman representing Harlem between 1945 and 1971. Call to reserve 212.222.3060. Admission $20. Details at the Dwyer site: LINK

Saturday, February 18th, 8:00PM, 110 Morningside A Tribute to Abiodun at The National Black Theatre, 2031 5th Avenue and 126th Street. 110 Morningside A Tribute to Abiodun is a spoken word documentary that explores the home of legendary "Last Poet" Abiodun Oyewole at his Open house on Sunday afternoons. The film examines how Dune has for several decades inspired, taught, and mentored countless poets, spoken word artists, rappers, musicians and other artists from his humble Harlem apartment. Abiodun is honored at the National Black Theatre and portions of that 2-hour performances by Dougie E. Fresh, Felipe Luciano and the presentation of an award to Abiodun by Congressman Charlie Rangel.  Ticket for $20 may be purchased on line: LINK

Saturday, February 18th, 12:00 Noon, Black Comic Book Day at Hue-Man Bookstore, 2319 Frederick Douglass Blvd, between 124th and 125th Streets. Hue Man celebrates our Black Comic book authors and illustrators...Join Jerry Craft (Mama's Boyz series) and his fellow artists as they inform us on the importance of comics on imagination and literacy. Hue Man celebrates our Black Comic book authors and illustrators...Join Jerry Craft (Mama's Boyz series) and his fellow artists as they inform us on the importance of comics on imagination and literacy: LINK

Saturday, Februay 18th, 11:00AM - 9:00PM, Carnaval at El Museo, 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street. Grab your family and get ready to celebrate this jubilant tradition with music, costumes, dance demonstrations, and fun art making for all ages. Check out the free cultural events that will take place all day at the El Museo del Barrio site: LINK