Harlem One Stop Presents The 2025 Harlem Culture Crawl

The Harlem Culture Crawl returns for its sixth year, with an experience that is far more than a stroll through the neighborhood - it’s the Gateway pass to the cultural heartbeat of uptown NYC. Curated by Harlem One Stop, in collaboration with the Harlem Cultural Collaborative and the Hamilton Heights Business Alliance, this immersive festival transforms Harlem into a living gallery, a vibrant concert stage, and a walking tour through history.

Taking place from Friday, May 2 – Monday, May 5, participants will be treated to a long weekend unlike any other—where Harlem’s hidden gems, artistic brilliance, and rich traditions come to life. With over 20 curated experiences at iconic landmarks and off-the-radar treasures, you'll discover the creative soul of Harlem from the inside out.

The Culture Crawl Weekend Highlights:

• Between Nostalgia & Dreams, a striking new photo exhibition by Yusuf Ahmed at The Africa Center will open Friday from 9am–4pm.
• The MSM Jazz Orchestra brings big band energy to Neidorff-Karpati Hall Friday at 7:30pm.
• On Saturday, take a behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Amsterdam News building at 2pm.
• Explore Harlem’s stories on foot with free walking tours all weekend at 11am and 2pm.
• Drop by SoHarlem Saturday- meet local designers and explore creative spaces from 12–5pm.
• Dance Theatre of Harlem invites youth and adults to energizing drop-in dance classes Saturday at 11:30am.
• Cap off the day with jazz powerhouses Miguel Zenón and Luis Perdomo at Harlem Stage, Saturday at 5pm.

To enhance your experience, Harlem One Stop has partnered with Bloomberg Connects to offer an exclusive digital Guide to Harlem. This digital guide is packed with essential details, including the full schedule, recommended dining spots, and information about the key cultural sites you’ll explore.

RSVPs are required for several tours and performances, many of which are free or offered at discounted rates. Full event schedules and registration details can be found at www.harlemonestop.com/culture-crawl

Harlem One Stop produces the Harlem Culture Crawl in partnership with the Harlem Cultural Collaborative, a group working to create an equitable and sustainable arts and business ecosystem uptown through advocacy, collaborations, art services, marketing, and resource sharing. Harlem One Stop, a 501(c)3 community-based arts services and destination marketing organization for upper Manhattan–Harlem and Washington Heights-Inwood—is a passionate advocate for the arts. We are committed to preserving Harlem's cultural and historic assets, recognizing the arts as a vital part of our community, and contributing to the area's economic development.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to experience Harlem in full bloom. Join us for a weekend of culture, history, and creative energy, and immerse yourself in uptown vibes.