Welcome to Harlem

Welcome to Harlem Welcome to Harlem is the premier visitor center in Harlem and the first port of call for everyone ta

Welcome to Harlem is a boutique-tour company focusing on the rich history and cultural diversity of Harlem. We have been in business for over ten years, and a NYC and NY State certified minority and women-owned business. We are a full-service tour company that responds to the pulse of Harlem and its unique enclaves. We open your eyes and ears to the rich history and cultural diversity of Harlem through music, dance, theatre, shopping and dining.

Harlem, we're ringing in the holiday weekend the right way. 🎺✨ The Harlem Jazz Series is proud to present Eddie Allen on...
06/21/2026

Harlem, we're ringing in the holiday weekend the right way. 🎺✨ The Harlem Jazz Series is proud to present Eddie Allen on Friday, July 3, 2026.

One of New York City's most versatile and celebrated brass voices, Eddie Allen has performed with Art Blakey, Dizzy Gillespie, Randy Weston, Henry Threadgill, Lester Bowie, and more. He served as musical director of Lester Bowie's legendary Brass Fantasy, played the Broadway pits of Ain't Misbehavin' and Jelly's Last Jam, and has spent four decades bringing his trumpet and flugelhorn to every corner of New York's music world.

The perfect way to kick off your Fourth of July weekend. Harlem. July 3rd. 7:00 PM.

πŸ“… Friday, July 3, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
πŸ“ Harlem Jazz Series

Get your tickets now at https://bit.ly/3JkTizF!



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Welcome to Harlem proudly presents the β€œHarlem Civil Rights Virtual,” which is a virtual walking tour that will take pla...
06/20/2026

Welcome to Harlem proudly presents the β€œHarlem Civil Rights Virtual,” which is a virtual walking tour that will take place in Harlem, New York, beginning at Canaan Baptist Church of Christ. Eighteen of the twenty stops will be covered during an eye-opening trail starting on 116th Street uptown to the 137th area. This exciting event will span across approximately two hours while it outlines the pivotal role Harlem played during the Civil Rights Movement, highlighting the fundamental sites and individuals who contributed to the cause.

Although tourism is currently non-existent, Welcome to Harlem is introducing a fun way for history lovers to learn about and engage with the neighborhood’s rich past. Harlem is a proud contributor to the Civil Rights Movement, and tourists will learn about each of the critical events that took place in the area. The Harlem Civil Rights Virtual Tour will visit the original Temple No. 7 and the Blumstein Department Store. It will also illustrate Harlem’s connection to the famous March on Washington House, and visit pertinent churches, including Mother A.M.E. Zion Church and Abyssinian Baptist Church, to name a few.

In addition, the tour highlights key individuals who helped lead the movement, including Malcolm X, A. Philip Randolph, Josephine Baker, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Roy Wilkins, W.E.B. DuBois, Walter White, Wyatt Tee Walker, James Weldon Johnson, John Carlos, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, Bayard Rustin, Paul Robeson, and many others.

Price: $15

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🎢🌟 Harlem comes alive this July with an unforgettable lineup of jazz masters and rising stars!Experience the magic of li...
06/19/2026

🎢🌟 Harlem comes alive this July with an unforgettable lineup of jazz masters and rising stars!

Experience the magic of live music every Friday at 7PM at the stunning Mount Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church. From soulful improvisations to electrifying performances, each evening celebrates the rich musical legacy and vibrant cultural spirit of Harlem.

Here’s who’s lighting up the stage this month:

🎡 July 3 – Eddie Allen
🎡 July 10 – Eli Yamin
🎡 July 17 – Sonelius Smith
🎡 July 24 – Reggie Nicholson
🎡 July 31 - Jordan Young

Gather with fellow music lovers and enjoy world-class jazz in one of uptown’s most inspiring settings. Get your tickets now at https://bit.ly/3JkTizF!



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Harlem, the rhythm is coming. πŸ₯βœ¨ The Harlem Jazz Series is thrilled to present Khalil Kwame Bell on June 26, 2026.Khalil...
06/18/2026

Harlem, the rhythm is coming. πŸ₯βœ¨

The Harlem Jazz Series is thrilled to present Khalil Kwame Bell on June 26, 2026.

Khalil Kwame Bell is one of the most extraordinary percussionists alive β€” a Grammy-affiliated master who plays over 1,000 instruments across jazz, hip-hop, classical, world music, and spoken word. He has toured with Roberta Flack and Erykah Badu. He appeared on Grammy-nominated recordings by Jazzmeia Horn and Don Braden. He leads his ensemble, The Gift, with a revolutionary instrument called the slappaphone.

This is a night of rhythm, imagination, and pure Harlem soul. Come feel it.

πŸ“… Thursday, June 26, 20256
⏰ 7:00 PM
πŸ“ Harlem Jazz Series

Get your tickets now at https://bit.ly/3JkTizF and immerse yourself in this musical journey!



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Harlem Jazz SeriesThis was an incredible insight into jazz, history, and the importance of music and memories in black c...
06/18/2026

Harlem Jazz Series

This was an incredible insight into jazz, history, and the importance of music and memories in black culture. The music was unmolested and played by beautifully talented musicians who love their art. 10/10, A+ would recommend to anyone!

Gary Redhead

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Harlem, this is a night to remember. 🎡✨ The Harlem Jazz Series presents the legendary 𝗗𝗢𝗰𝗸 π—šπ—Ώπ—Άπ—³π—³π—Άπ—» on June 19, 2026.Dick...
06/18/2026

Harlem, this is a night to remember. 🎡✨ The Harlem Jazz Series presents the legendary 𝗗𝗢𝗰𝗸 π—šπ—Ώπ—Άπ—³π—³π—Άπ—» on June 19, 2026.

Dick Griffin is one of jazz's most original voices β€” a trombonist, composer, and educator who has spent over five decades pushing the instrument beyond what anyone thought possible. He opened for Sam Cooke in high school. He played with the Sun Ra Arkestra. He recorded nine albums with Rahsaan Roland Kirk. He played in Charles Mingus's big band. And he invented "circularphonics" β€” a technique that produces impossible sounds from a single trombone.

Harlem, come hear a living legend. Secure your tickets at https://bit.ly/3JkTizF!

πŸ“… Friday, June 19, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
πŸ“ Harlem Jazz Series



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Historical, educational, enjoyable, enlightening!My two friends and I found this custom tour wonderfully educational and...
06/17/2026

Historical, educational, enjoyable, enlightening!

My two friends and I found this custom tour wonderfully educational and enjoyable. Carolyn Johnson is extremely knowledgeable; she gave a well-rounded view of the development of early Harlem as well as life in Harlem in the 19th and 20th century, including the political, entertainment economic and civil rights aspects. She provided a different sense of American history and its complexities. Carolyn brings to light the changing life of Harlem and anticipates the good that is to come. She is personable and a joy to be with. She clearly knows and loves Harlem, saying she would not live anywhere else. Take this tour! you'll be glad you did!

Joan C. - Cottage City, MD - 08/26/2014

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145 West 122md Street
New York, NY
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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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