Step inside the historic Langston Hughes House every Thursday evening for Grown Folks Business — a unique blend of live jazz, spoken word, short theatrical scenes, and open conversation, curated and led by legendary Harlem drummer Phil Young.

Each week, this intimate gathering brings together a rotating cast of poets, vocalists, and actors backed by a live four-piece band. Inspired by the legacy of Langston Hughes and the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance, Grown Folks Business creates a space where sound and story meet — and where the culture continues to evolve.

Expect: 🎷 A full jazz set featuring drums, bass, piano, and sax 📖 Poetry and spoken word rooted in Black tradition and contemporary expression 🎭 Short performance scenes drawn from classic and modern Black theater 🗣 Thoughtful audience dialogue guided by Phil Young

Whether you’re coming to reflect, connect, or simply enjoy an unforgettable night of music and culture — you’re welcome here. Doors open at 6:00 PM | Show begins at 6:30 PM 🎟 Tickets available weekly — reserve your spot now. Space is limited.

In partnership with Jazz Generation | Keyed Up | Jazz Foundation of America

--- About Jazz Generation: Jazz Generation is a nonprofit that supports working musicians and helps keep live jazz present in everyday community life. Through programs like Keyed Up, they fund performances and connect artists with venues across New York City.

--- About Keyed Up: Keyed Up, a Jazz Generation initiative, pairs musicians with venues to create sustainable gigs and bring live jazz into local neighborhoods—supporting both artists and community access to live music.

--- About the Jazz Foundation of America (JFA): Since 1989, the Jazz Foundation of America has supported jazz, blues, and roots musicians in crisis—providing emergency aid, employment, and housing to help the artists who shaped American music continue to thrive.