Harlem Night Celebrating Edges of Ailey Fri, Oct 18, 2024, 5–10 pm

Harlem Night Celebrating Edges of Ailey

Fri, Oct 18, 2024
5–10 pm

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The Whitney is partnering with Harlem Arts Alliance and Harlem Stage for a special edition of Free Friday Nights celebrating Harlem and fostering connections among young professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives. Set against the backdrop of the recently opened Edges of Ailey exhibition, come celebrate Black excellence in the fields of dance, music, business and hospitality.

Harlem Brewing Company Beer Tasting 
5 pm

For visitors 21+, while supplies last.

Harlem Brew Soul: Book Talk and Signing with Celeste Beatty
5:30 pm and 9:30 pm
Celeste Beatty is the founder of Harlem Brewing Company. Join us to hear about her new cookbook featuring over eighty beer-infused soul food recipes, Harlem Brew Soul. Following each talk, the author will be available to sign copies of her book which can be purchased in the Whitney Shop.  

DJ Stormin' Norman
6–8 pm and 9–10 pm

Originally from East London, DJ Stormin' Norman now calls Harlem home. His music career spans more than thirty-five years and he is the Founder and Executive Producer of The Sundae Sermon Music Festival.