Events
Join us for vibrant events that celebrate Black culture, literature, and community!
Uptown Poetry Circle
Open Mic and Live Music
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
7:00 PM
The Uptown Poetry Circle returns with an evening where music and spoken word come together in a welcoming, creative space. This open mic invites poets, singers and musicians of all levels to share their voice. No features, no lists and no pressure. Just good vibes, community and artistic expression.
This month’s gathering highlights the G.E.T. Up Ensemble with appearances by Aquah, Beale, Atiba Wilson, Kiyoko Layne, Mike Sanders and Ngoma Hill.
Admission
Suggested donation $7 (Two soft drink minimum)
Metamorphosis Movement
Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Children 5–13 | 10:00–10:45 AM
Teens & Adults | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Join our community martial arts classes every last Saturday of the month! Only $20 per session.
The Consciousness of the Youth
Poetry Slam
Saturday, November 29th, 2025
5:00-7:00 PM
This free community program celebrates the sacredness, power and creative brilliance of our youth. Created by Edriona, the event invites young voices and supporters to gather in a space dedicated to expression, healing and truth-telling through poetry and spoken word. The evening centers the importance of listening to the next generation and honoring their voices.
Family Owned & Operated
Dynamic Duo!
Janifer P. Wilson
President/Visionary
On or about January 1, 2000, I took a leap of faith and brought a positive change to a crumbling community; I opened Sisters Uptown Bookstore and added “Sister’s Uptown Cultural Center” in June 2007. We provide resources for members of the community to nurture their minds, hearts and souls with present and past works of gifted African American authors and other great authors and intellectuals including masters of spoken word.
We have successfully become a positive staple in the community of Washington Heights and recently celebrated 15 years of community service. We are not just a book store; we are a community resource center for the exchange of information and ideas. Our motto is “knowledge is key”. We provide an educational, emotional, spiritual and loving environment for our diverse community where all are welcomed.
Kori N. Wilson
Vice-President/Manager of Operations
We are not just a book store; we are a community resource center for the exchange of information and ideas. Our motto is “Knowledge of Self is the key to Understanding”. We provide an educational, emotional, spiritual and loving environment for a diverse community, where all are welcome.
