Mencius Society for the Arts: Presenting its very own Cantonese Opera Circle — a sampling of the Chinese music and songs of the Cantonese opera repertoire, showcasing a time-honored tradition of communal music making that remains popular in Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Chinatowns all over the world. This program will feature both romantic and vibrant … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Mencius Society for the Arts
Horacio Martínez Quartet: An Argentine-American guitarist, composer, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and teaching artist based in New York City. His work blends South American folk traditions, jazz improvisation, and contemporary songwriting, creating a distinctive musical voice rooted in both heritage and innovation. The quartet is a project of Martínez as part of LMCC's Creative Engagement program.
Nolan Nwachukwu is a versatile bassist, composer, and bandleader whose work spans modern jazz, Black American Music, R&B, and experimental sounds. His artistry is rooted in community, heritage, and collaboration — having worked with leading artists across multiple genres and stages worldwide.
New York Theatre Workshop Open Salon: In partnership with FABnyc, as part of Open Arts LES, experience The East 4th Street Open Street experience The East 4th Street Open Street as a living canvas where poets, singers, and actors gather to celebrate the immigrant and artistic voices in celebration of Jean-Michel Basquiat's work.
Photo by Vasyl Hnatiuk The Ukrainian Museum presents TISTO: This outdoor iteration of With You, The Unknown Becomes an Adventure is presented in conjunction with a community celebration from the Ukrainian Museum and artist Molly Gochman, titled Memory Collage. This activation is in celebration of the community members that make up the fabric of the … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Ukrainian Museum presents TISTO
Under JuanMa Morales’ leadership, Sonido Costeño Orchestra brings a joyful mix of salsa and Latin fusion to SDR Park - with plenty of dance space for all!
Emilio Teubal: An Argentine pianist, composer, and arranger based in New York. He has released seven albums as a bandleader and composer and has contributed as a sideman to numerous recordings, including Vigor Tanguero by the Pedro Giraudo Quartet, which won the 2018 Latin Grammy for Best Tango Album. A prolific composer and arranger, Emilio … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Emilio Teubal
Presented in collaboration with Think!Chinatown A night of live Fujianese/Min Opera performance, featuring Chinatown group, Sino-US Culture & Art Drama Theatre.
Judette Elliston Quartet: Judette Elliston (they/she) is a Haitian-Canadian vocalist-composer based in Brooklyn, New York. Rooted in storytelling that embraces vulnerability and a visceral approach to improvisation, Judette uses music as a catalyst for healing and transformation. Their music lives at the nexus of jazz, singer-songwriter, and Haitian folkloric traditions. In 2024, Judette released their … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Judette Elliston Quartet
Presented in collaboration with Think!Chinatown Swing dance under the stars with the sultry stylings of vocalist Annie XuRong Xu and jazz ensemble led by Victor Lin. Swing dance instruction will be provided in Mandarin and English.
