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HARLEM CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS Now Until March 4th 28th NYAFF The 28th edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) returns with a virtual program celebrating the shared aspirations that drive humanity through time and the voices of the women who push the culture forward while preserving treasured traditions. watch online at maysles.org $12 each. February 25 6:3011:00pm Brooklyn Americana Music at Folk Alliance The annual outdoor festival stages in the DUMBO Archway and Brooklyn Bridge Park take to the virtual realm at Folk Alliance International. ‘Unlocked’ Showcases original folk, roots, country blues, and more with Gangstagrass, Queen Esther, Elyas Khan, Ali Dineen, Rachel Lee Walsh, Troubadours of Divine Bliss, Pete Lanctot and Ginger. Watch on the Brooklyn Americana Music Youtube page. FREE. 25
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30 Years of Easy Rawlins with Walter Mosley and Friends In 1990, Walter Mosley introduced Easy Rawlins in his debut novel Devil in a Blue Dress. Ezekiel “Easy” Porterhouse Rawlins is an unlicensed private investigator turned hard-boiled detective always willing to do what it takes to get things done in the racially charged, dark underbelly of Los Angeles. For over 30 years, readers have voraciously consumed the 15 book series and film based on Devil in a Blue Dress, starring Denzel Washington. Join to welcome back award winning
Mwenso Effinger (Feb25)
novelist Walter Mosley to discuss his latest Easy Rawlins’ novel Blood Grove and hear readings from some of the series’ favorites. Online at eventbrite.com FREE. February 25 6:00pm Studio LIVE: Mimi Tempestt X Chayanne Marcano Join for the next Studio LIVEprogram featuring multidisciplinary artist and poet Mimi Tempestt. During this program, Tempestt will recite her poetry as well as engage in a conversation with Chayanne Marcano, Senior Coordinator, Public Programs and Community En-
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gagement to discuss her work in the forthcoming web project by 2019–20 artist in residence Nauldine Pierre for the exhibition This Longing Vessel: Studio Museum Artists in Residence 2019–20. Watch the talk on the Museum’s Instagram. FREE. February 25 7:007:45pm Michael Mwenso: Hope, Resist & Heal Musician, artist and social commentator Michael Mwenso offers his unique and ancestral perspective on Black music and its power to heal us. Mwenso will dive into a wide range
30 years of house party (feb 27)
of his own discoveries while shedding light on the Black experience through interludes of his own music. This live studio recording with Mwenso and the Shakes and commentary with arts journalist Shannon Effinger (New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR Music, Pitchfork) will take us on a ride through the continuum and power of Black roots music. He will be joined by his group, Mwenso and the Shakes, a multicultural New York jazz group. Online at cityparksfoundation.org FREE. February 27 8:00pm 30 Years of House Party The Apollo celebrates 30 Years of House Party in an evening featuring performances, conversations and highlights from the musical and comedy cult classics House Party(1990) and House Party 2 (1991). These iconic films were among the first films to center the Black teenage experience for a
mainstream audience. Tune in at apollotheater. org $15 February 27 7:00pm Political Action and Second Chance Committees Meeting From the comfort of your own home, please join NAN for a virtual Black History Month Celebration featuring keynote speaker Owen Rogers, member, NAN Men’s Auxiliary. FREE to join Zoom. Meeting ID: 741 8631 9998 / Password: LaP32B March 1 6:00-7:00pm Creative Approaches to Sampling In this workshop, they will show methods of composing, sampling, & making edits in creative ways. Get ready to explore different methods of chopping/editing/& arranging samples to create original productions & remixes within your DAW of choice. RSVP at buildingbeats. org FREE.
