Friday, July 9, 2010

Harlem Scenes

Maysles Cinema Saturday at 7:30 p.m., a screening of “The Cove,” a 2009 documentary about dolphin hunting in Japan, followed by a reception and a discussion with members of the film’s creative team. On Sunday, two reggae films: at 7:30 p.m., “Reggae Heroes on Parade ’93,” a documentary by Keeling Beckford about a performance of reggae stars at Coney Park in Jamaica; and at 8:30 p.m., “Babylon,” a film by Franco Rosso about the London reggae scene in London in the 1980s. 343 Lenox Avenue, at 127th Street, Harlem , (212) 582-6050, mayslesinstitute.org; $10 suggested donation.

El Museo del Barrio Saturday at 8 p.m., a screening of the documentary “La Cuerda Floja” (“The Tightrope”), about a family of circus performers struggling to survive in modern times, followed by a party; $10, free for members; tickets available at rooftopfilms.com; members can reserve tickets at (212) 660-7103. Thursday at 7 p.m., YeraSon Charanga Orquestra, traditional Cuban music with a New York twist, featuring musicians from around the world; free, but printed tickets are required and can be downloaded at elmuseo.org/calendar. 1230 Fifth Avenue, at 104th Street, East Harlem , (212) 831-7272.

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