Open Arts LES
FABnyc is programming free outdoor arts events from April to October on the East 4th Street Open Street, the Avenue B Open Street, and at special pop-up sites. Full calendar listings below.
Want to invite us to your Lower East Side community event? Email us at info@fabnyc.org
EAST 4TH STREET OPEN STREET
East 4th Street between Bowery and Second Ave
Thursday, May 23 | 5-7pm
Program TBA
Thursday, June 6| 5-7pm
Program TBA
Thursday, June 20 | 5-7pm
Program TBA
more to be announced – series runs thru October
AVENUE B OPEN STREET
Avenue B between 8th & 9th Streets
Saturday, May 11 | 1-4pm
1:30-2:30pm: Latin Music from Sonido Costeño
3pm-4pm: Jazz and Latin rhythm from Mari Bel
Artmaking: Make a medallion necklace from natural materials
Saturday, June 8 | 1-4pm
Program TBA
Artmaking: TBA
more to be announced – series runs thru October
SPECIAL EVENTS & POP UPS
Kintecoying Now
Saturday, May 18 | 1-4pm
Cooper Plaza; East 4th Street at Bowery
Performances by Martha Redbone, Ms. Josephine, Rain From Heaven and Isaiah Del Welker
Featuring art activities, vendors, and presentations by Indigenous/Native American artists and culture bearers.
Program Partners: RedMoon Arts & Safe Harbors NYC
Loisaida Festival
Saturday, May 26 | 12-5pm
Avenue C Corridor; Loisaida Avenue
Artmaking activity good for all ages & celebrating Lower East Side History Month
The Loisaida Festival is organized by Loisaida Inc/The Loisaida Center
Kintecoying Now
Saturday, June 15 | 1-4pm
Cooper Plaza; East 4th Street at Bowery
Performances TBA
Featuring art activities, vendors, and presentations by Indigenous/Native American artists and culture bearers.
Program Partners: RedMoon Arts & Safe Harbors NYC
Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 22 | 1-4pm
M’Finda Kalunga Garden; Rivington Street between Christie & Forsyth Streets
Performances by Resistance Reivval Chorus, Blues artist Bobby Bryan, and The Light House Drummers
Art and poetry by Forsyth Satellite Academy High School students
Activities by FAB and other local art & cultural organizations
+ the unveiling of “Halo” by Immanuel Oni; a new installation commemorating the Chrystie Street African Burial Ground
This Juneteenth celebration is organized by M’Finda Kalunga Garden. It’s the longest running Juneteenth celebration in the LES.