Friday, July 20, 2012

☞ SEE: Around Harlem this Weekend

Saturday and Sunday, July 21st, July 22nd, 6:00AM-6:00PM, Harlem Treasure Chest Flea Market, 117th Street and FDB/8th Avenue.  South Harlem's first flea market arrives just in time for the warm weather.  Check out the offerings from local antique vendors this weekend: LINK

Saturday, July 21st, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, The Morningside Park Farmers Market at 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue. Drop by the corner of 110th and Manhattan Avenue to check out what's in season at the Morningside Park Farmers Market. These local markets only grow and improve with community support so make sure to visit each Saturday: LINK.

Saturday, July 21st, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, The Mount Morris Park Historic District Farmers Market at 122nd Street and Lenox. The Mount Morris Park Historic District Farmers Market returns for 2012 at a new location right on Lenox Avenue.

Saturday, July 21st, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, The Harlem Book Fair 2010 will be on West 135th Street, between Lenox and FDB/8th Avenue with related events at the Schomburg Center. This annual outdoor book fair will a young readers and Parents pavillion with appearances by guest authors: LINK

Saturday, July 21st, 10:00AM-2:00PM, Children's African Dance Classes at the Morris-Jumel Mansion,65 Jumel Terrace between 160th and 161st Streets. Batoto Yetu (Swahili for “Our Children”) will offer FREE African dance classes and performances. Batoto Yetu is dedicated to fostering self-awareness, self-esteem and the creative and social development of children through dance. Call 212-923-8008 for more information or to make reservations: LINK

Saturday, July 21st, 1:00PM-4:00PM, Caribbean Kite-Making with The Laundromat Project at the Studio Museum in Harlem,144 West 125th Street, east of ACP/7th Avenue. With cultural significance in the Caribbean as well as other parts of the globe, kite-making has played an integral role in both Caribbean art and leisure time. As a symbol of restored hope or new life, kite flying has served as both sport and meditation. Join The Laundromat Project for an afternoon of Caribbean kite-making in Studio Museum's courtyard. RSVP at the Studio Museum site: LINK

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