Usnavi, a sympathetic New York bodega owner, saves every penny every day as he imagines and sings about a better life.

About this event

Free! – See IN THE HEIGHTS at East River Plaza! image
ADMISSION IS FIRST COME! YOUR TICKET DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMISSION. WE WILL EMAIL ONCE WE REACH CAPACITY. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL, IF YOU ARE RUNNING LATE.

Join the 19th Annual ImageNation Outdoors & East River Plaza for an open-air screening of Lin-Manual Miranda’s In the Heights. Located on the rooftop of the East River Plaza Garage. Arrive a 7:00PM for music by Ivan Soto DJ Big Ive, Film at 8:30PM or Sundown.

Due to limited capacity, moviegoers are required to RSVP before the event and present a ticket for admission.

Admission is on a first come basis, once we reach capacity, no more guests will be admitted. We will however, maintain a wait list. Those who signed up will received preferred admission and will have the opportunity to be admitted first at the next screening. Once we reach capacity, an email will be sent to all registrants. If you are running late, check your email.

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

1. All guests must wear a mask when walking around the garage premises.

2. Families, groups, and individuals must maintain a distance of 6ft away from other guests.

3. Any guest who endangers, will be asked to leave the premises.

PRESENTERS

IMAGENATION

Each year, for the past 18 years, ImageNation has presented the free ImageNation Outdoors Festival to foster fellowship among New York City residents, while celebrating communities of color through cinema and music.

ImageNation Cinema Foundation is a Harlem-based media arts group, founded with the goal of establishing a chain of art-house cinemas, dedicated to progressive media by and about people of color. Through a variety of exhibitions and programs, ImageNation edifies its audience. ImageNation fosters media equity, media literacy, solidarity, cross-cultural exchange and highlight the humanity of Pan-African people worldwide. Click here to learn more.

EAST RIVER PLAZA

East River Plaza is home to brands like Marshalls, Old Navy, Target, Costco and Aldi. Shop conveniently, spot artwork by emerging artists, and join events. Click here to learn more.

HARLEM WEEK

HARLEM WEEK is an annual celebration of the best of Harlem which works to promote its rich African-American, African, Caribbean, Hispanic, and European history, as well as arts, culture, religion, business, entertainment, and sports. HARLEM WEEK began in 1974 as HARLEM DAY, a one-day event of encouragement and fellowship in Harlem for New Yorkers and beyond. Given the huge success of the celebration, additional days were added to showcase the community’s rich economic, political, and cultural history. During our 46 years of producing HARLEM WEEK, the event has grown from a one-day event to a month-long festival and now, as an eight-day live and virtual event. We look forward to you joining us this year to experience the 47th Annual HARLEM WEEK as we celebrate with our theme: Rebirth. Rebuild. Rejoice.

IN THE HEIGHTS – Dir. by Jon M. Chu, 143 min, 2021, USA

A film version of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical in which Usnavi, a sympathetic New York bodega owner, saves every penny every day as he imagines and sings about a better life.