Though the drive-ins of the ’70s are mostly long gone, you can enjoy classics of the ’80s under the stars and in the shadow of Manhattan’s oldest mansion. Aug. 24, promises a take on the crazy antics of The Goonies.

Marcus Garvey Park comes alive with the sounds of sweet music for the 25th anniversary of the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival. Here, artists of all stripes pay homage to the jazz legend also known as Byrd. August 24: Jason Samuels Smith tap dance exhibition; August 25:Lee Konitz Quartet; August 26: Anat Cohen Tentet.

NYC-bred Emmy winning tap dance virtuoso & choreographer as part of The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival Featuring: Jason Samuels Smith, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards and Derick K. Grant Jason Samuels Smith Jason Samuels Smith is New York City’s very own Emmy-winning, tap dance authority

World-renowned clarinet player leads troupe of jazz artists through multiple sounds as a part of the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival Anat Cohen Tentet There are very few connoisseurs of the clarinet in this world, and Anat Cohen surely reigns supreme amongst these select woodwindists

HAPPY HOUR FROM 5PM TO 7M – 2 DRINKS FOR $10! A weekly after work event on Fridays that you can count to deliver nothhing but GOOD VIBES ONLY! This will be a place of escape…your new hideout. It comes a time when you just want to chill and unwind with some good music, food, drinks

Thousands of participants from all over the NYC, tri-state regional participate in this annual health event named for one of Harlem’s scions, Percy Sutton. Sutton, who as Manhattan borough president in the 1970s championed the New York City Marathon as a five-borough event. A 1.5 mile walk accompanies the event. Registration required.

More blackgirlmagic comes to the big screen with this gem of a film starring David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong’o and Madina Nalwanga. This Ugandan/South African flick depicts the life of Phiona Mutesi, a Ugandan girl living in a slum in Katwe who learns to play chess and becomes a Woman Candidate Master after her performances at World Chess Olympiads. Featuring music by a live DJ + Chess activities for kids presented by the St. Nicholas Chess Club.

Come to JCC Harlem for our first ever Open House for children and families! Sample classes, meet the staff and hang with us as we welcome our first Fall Season in our amazing new space!