Uptown Bounce

Summer Thursdays don't get much more New York than this. Uptown Bounce, the beloved free party series co-presented by El Museo del Barrio and the Museum of the City of New York, returns July 23 with an evening celebrating the global sounds of hip-hop and Afrobeats. Now in its 13th year, the East Harlem bash transforms the top of Museum Mile into a dance floor, with DJs spinning everything from Bronx-born classics to Lagos-inspired grooves across two floors. Beyond the music, expect after-hours access to exhibitions, dance lessons, hands-on art activities and food and drinks available for purchase. The event is free, but RSVPs are encouraged.