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Step behind the curtain of the world-famous Apollo Theater. Located at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria’s Laura & Frank Baker Gallery, Got To Be There: The Apollo, Its People, and Its Stories is a first of its kind exhibition curated by The Apollo Archives. This collection of rare photographs, video recordings, and artifacts offers a rare glimpse into The Apollo’s 91 year history.  

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Free and open to the public with select viewings and conversations throughout the season, this stunning exhibition offers a glimpse into the many roles that The Apollo has played and continues to play in service to the arts, the Harlem community, and global pop culture at large.  

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Open Daily 10am – 6pm & 2 hours before curtain during performances

Finding North is a one-man play that brings to the stage the powerful stories of the strivings, sacrifices and dreams of African-American Underground Railroad hero John P. Parker. Parker’s tale is interlaced with interview material from immigrants and non-immigrants who tell their stories of searching for haven in modern-day America.

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Join us for an intimate one-on-one conversation between 2023 Doris Duke Artist Award recipient, two-time Edison Award winner, and six-time Grammy-nominated musician, composer, producer, and sonic architect Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah and award-winning filmmaker and writer Kiel Adrian Scott.

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The two visionaries, who are also twin brothers, will interview each other in a dynamic exchange about their respective crafts, the power of art and imagination, and how they are building worlds and infrastructure to support Black artistry and creativity.

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Black Genius Talks are humanities discussions designed to engage community and deepen public knowledge around Black artists, the Black creative ecosystem and the tradition of Black genius. The Black Genius Foundation transforms the conversation around genius by placing Black artists and the Black creative ecosystem at the center. 

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Featuring PAULA "THE TROPHY WIFE" CLARKE, UNCLE G. & MARK GREGORY

HOSTED BY MEMPHIS WILL

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Jumpstart your weekend with a fun night of laughter, drinks, and  tasty bites with the best up and coming talent in comedy today. Curated by Bob Sumner (legendary producer of Def Comedy Jam, creator of Laff Mobb on Aspire), The Apollo Comedy Club presents a night of comedic sets that will have you rolling in laughter. 

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Perfect for date night, or a night out with friends, don’t miss your chance to heat up your Thursday with the hottest ticket in Harlem.

Singer and songwriter Du’Bois A’Keen and friends perform a mix of contemporary gospel in this spirt-lifting night of music. The concert includes excerpts from Du’Bois’ commissioned work with the dance company Alvin Ailey entitled “Sacred Songs”. A’Keen’s effortless range accompanied by guests vocalists creates an experience that is a salve for the soul.

Broadway’s acclaimed vocalist AYANA GEORGE JACKSON takes the stage to deliver a night of pop, soul and gospel. Ayana (fresh from MJ on Broadway) takes center stage for a powerful night of music and down-to-earth ‘sangin!

Straight from her Carnegie Hall headlining debut and the release of her 4th studio album Only Smoke, Shoshana Bean returns to The Apollo to continue her holiday tradition with an evening of Christmas favorites.

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This time in the intimate café style setting of The Apollo Stages at The Victoria, don’t miss the opportunity to bring in the holiday season with this Grammy Award-winning, Tony-nominated powerhouse. Tickets will sell out, don’t wait!

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Dec 15 - 7:30 PM (Sold Out)

Dec 16 - 7 PM & 9:30 PM

Bring in the holiday season with this very special edition of Amateur Night Holiday Special at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria.  This family-friendly evening showcases talented alumni of the Apollo’s long-running signature series.  The program captures the spirit of young performers all hoping to follow in the footsteps of Apollo Legends like Ella Fitzgerald and H.E.R., whose careers were launched on the stage of The Apollo.

Featuring ONIKA MCLEAN, MARK SIMMONS, STEPHON RAICKETT

HOSTED BY MUGGA

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Jumpstart your weekend with a fun night of laughter, drinks, and tasty bites with the best up and coming talent in comedy today. Curated by Bob Sumner (legendary producer of Def Comedy Jam, creator of Laff Mobb on Aspire), The Apollo Comedy Club presents a night of comedic sets that will have you rolling in laughter.  

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Perfect for date night, or a night out with friends, don’t miss your chance to heat up your Thursday with the hottest ticket in Harlem. Doors open at 9pm; Showtime is 10pm. There is a $10 food/beverage minimum.  

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Apollo Comedy Club is part of The Apollo’s Winter/Spring 2026 season.  

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Singer, songwriter, pianist, and historian Nia Drummond moves fluidly through opera, jazz, soul, gospel, and spirituals — genres that form the living archive of Black musical expression. In this month of Black History and Love, join Nia for an evening of music that lives at the crossroads of tradition and transformation. 

Featuring JOEY B., KHRISTIN Y.S.F. BROOKS, COMEDIAN BUDDY LOVE

‍HOSTED BY DREW FRASER

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Jumpstart your weekend with a fun night of laughter, drinks, and tasty bites with the best up and coming talent in comedy today. Curated by Bob Sumner (legendary producer of Def Comedy Jam, creator of Laff Mobb on Aspire), The Apollo Comedy Club presents a night of comedic sets that will have you rolling in laughter.  

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Perfect for date night, or a night out with friends, don’t miss your chance to heat up your Thursday with the hottest ticket in Harlem. Doors open at 9pm; Showtime is 10pm. There is a $10 food/beverage minimum.  

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Apollo Comedy Club is part of The Apollo’s Winter/Spring 2026 season.  

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Turn down the lights and get ready for a night of Quiet Storm with singer and songwriter Alex Tyree.  With lush vocals and unhurried melodies, Alex creates a night of music written in the sacred language of life and love.