Harlem Is Poppin'

We connect Harlem's culture, community, and capital - so you experience Harlem the way it's meant to be experienced.

Our Partners

Discover events, local businesses, and everything that makes Harlem the destination.

Shop at a local business, grab a ticket for an event, or plan a weekend with your crew.

Shop at your curated Harlem businesses

From corner stores to galleries, we know what's real.

See our World Cup events lineup

Everything happening in Harlem, organized and ready.

Plan a weekend out with your crew

Must-visit places, curated by the community, for the culture.

The businesses that keep Harlem alive

From food to fashion to wellness — Harlem's best, all in one place.

What people are saying

"Harlem Is Poppin has become an important part of the community by creating vibrant experiences that bring people together. Their dedication to uplifting local culture, businesses, and residents is inspiring. Every event feels welcoming, engaging, and truly representative of Harlem's energy."

Jenny Z.

"¡Qué fiesta tan increíble! La quinceañera estuvo llena de alegría, cultura y comunidad."

("What an incredible celebration! The quinceañera was full of joy, culture, and community.")"Working together on the quinceañera was a fantastic experience. The event was beautifully organized, the energy was amazing, and everyone had a wonderful time. When Harlem comes together like that, there's only one way to describe it—It's Poppin!"

David Alvarado

"Harlem Is Poppin does an amazing job bringing people together and highlighting the best of our community. Their events create opportunities for local businesses, residents, and visitors to connect in meaningful ways. It's great to see an organization so committed to celebrating culture and strengthening Harlem."

Floyd V

"Nio far, ñu gën a doole." - ("Together, we are stronger.")
"Harlem Is Poppin embodies that spirit by connecting culture, capital, and community. Their work creates bridges between diverse communities and provides a platform for people to celebrate our shared heritage while building opportunities for the future. Harlem Is Poppin is making a real difference."

Mamadou Lamine Abolu
President, Senegalese American Association

The visionaries behind Harlem Is Poppin.

Built by community, for community meet the team making it all happen.

Our Team

Harlem's best minds, working to elevate the culture.

Danielle Lewis Mclaurin
Co-Founder, Community Builder

Community builder in Harlem for the last decade.

Kimberly Moore
Co-Founder, Cultural Curator

Connects businesses to the people who matter most to them.

Three Ways To Get Poppin

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