About this Event
Darkness RISING: Live is an annual FREE arts and mental health event. Now in our 8th year, the block party features the Black Broadway community and NYC local singers performing inspirational songs + Black mental health providers as guest speakers. The event is hosted by Darkness RISING Project Nonprofit, a 501(c)3 organization that provides direct mental health resources to marginalized communities.
Be there for:☀️ Live music/concert☀️ DJ☀️ Giveaways☀️ Dance performances☀️ Line dancing☀️ Vendors☀️ Food trucks☀️ Free mental health resources☀️ Wellness workshops☀️ Interactive art
BLOCK PARTY DETAILS:Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025Time: 2- 6 pm ETPlace: Adam Clayton Powell Plaza163 W. 125th St.Harlem, NYC
It’s a family-friendly event and all communities are welcome!
NYC Darkness RISING: Live 8 is sponsored by The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund. We are excited to partner with Harlem Unity Market!
⭐️LEARN MORE: darknessrisingproject.org
Instagram: @darknessrisingproject
Facebook: @darknessrisingproject
Twitter: @DarkRiseProject
⭐️DONATE: bit.ly/DRPGives
ABOUT: Any donations will benefit Darkness RISING Nonprofit, a 501(c)3 mental health organization that provides direct mental health resources and creates access to mental health resources in the Black community. Darkness RISING offers various resources, including Help Me Find a Therapist, REBUILD, Broadway for Mental Health Support in partnership with Adrienne Warren, a mental health album on all platforms, a Music & Mental Health Video Series on YouTube, live touring concerts, a Black Mental Health Provider Database, a free Black mental health resource packet, free year-round community Wellness Wednesday Workshops and more.
Disclaimer: Please be advised that photography and videography will be conducted at the event for promotional and documentation purposes.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Adam Clayton Powell Plaza, 163 W 125th St, New York, United States
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