FABnyc

"On the ground where we might find": 2026 LES Young Artists of Color Fellowship Exhibition
2026-05-15 18:00 - 2026-05-17 17:00 UTC | FABnyc, 70 East 4th Street, New York, NY, 10003, United States
An exhibition of works by FABnyc’s 2026 Lower East Side Young Artists of Color Fellows
70 E 4th Street, New York NY 10003
FREE with RSVP
Opening Reception: Friday, May 15th, 6-9pm
Open Gallery Hours
Saturday, May 16th: 1pm-5pm
Sunday, May 17th: 1pm-5pm
Featured Artists: Benji Hsu, Coralis Rivera, Daniel Marte, Jewel Champbell, Kendall Greene, Mei Bock, Natalia Boumatar & Nia Blue
In On the ground where we might find, the eight artists experiment with ways of being with others, caring for each other, and remembering together. The pieces are participatory in nature: some are directly inspired by existing community archives, while others attempt to break the ground for one. Anchored in feelings that are meant to be shared: camaraderie, gratitude, nostalgia, and grief, the exhibit explores emotional complexities within a sense of community.

FAB’s 2026 Lower East Side Young Artists of Color Fellowship supports early career artists in exploring creative practices centered on community engagement and cross-sector collaboration. The 2026 LES Young Artists of Color Fellowship was facilitated by Ari-Duong Nguyen.
Graphic design by Coralis Rivera. This fellowship is supported in part through funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.

Shaun Leonardo & Pastor Isaac I. Scott: Workshop with the Arts Justice Safety Coalition (Creative Action Network workshop)
2026-05-20 18:30 - 20:00 | FABnyc, 70 East 4th Street, New York, NY, 10003, United States
RSVP here
Shaun Leonardo is a multidisciplinary artist whose work negotiates societal expectations of manhood, most often definitions surrounding black and brown masculinities. His work has been featured at the Guggenheim Museum, the High Line, and the New Museum, he recently joined Socrates Sculpture Park as its Executive Director.
Pastor Isaac I. Scott is an artist, researcher, minister, and organizer, serving as Director of Community Initiatives at Another Choice Youth and Family Outreach and youth minister at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church where he leads the Confined Arts program, an initiative using art as a tool for public safety, reentry, and advocacy.

Sign up for Creative Action Network (CAN) Workshops!
FAB is a offering a series of workshops for artists and cultural organizers — with opportunities to learn from experienced artist/activists about their work and how they approach it.
All workshops are free; advance reservations are needed. Spaces are limited.
All workshops take place at FABnyc, 70 East 4th Street, New York NY 10003.
This is a fully accessible building.

Open Arts LES: Mencius Society for the Arts
2026-05-21 17:30 - 19:30 | FABnyc, 70 East 4th Street, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Mencius Society for the Arts presents 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 (warrior) musical styles in a distinctive interplay of melody (kookpaai) and rhythmic structure (bonging).
Mencius Society for the Arts, a nonprofit arts service organization rooted in Manhattan’s Chinatown and Lower East Side, dedicated to sustaining traditional Chinese arts among immigrant communities. https://menciussociety.org/

Loisaida Festival 2026
2026-05-24 12:00 - 17:00 | Loisaida Avenue, Avenue C, New York, NY, United States
As is tradition, FAB will be at the Loisaida Festival this year!
Since 1987, the Loisaida Festival has been celebrated the Sunday before Memorial Day weekend in the Manhattan neighborhood known as Alphabet City, the East Village, or “Loisaida.” Presented in the Avenue C cultural corridor — renamed Loisaida Avenue in 1989 — it is considered the largest community festival in the neighborhood.

Closing celebration of Lower East Side History Month 2026
2026-05-30 08:00 - 17:00 | “The Pit”, Sara D Roosevelt Park, Sara D Roosevelt Park between Delancey St and Broome St, New York, NY, United States
Join us for an outdoor closing celebration of Lower East Side History Month 2026
Saturday May 30th
Free
“The Pit”, Sara D Roosevelt Park between Delancey and Broome
organized by FABnyc with the Performance Project at University Settlement

4:30 PM ‘Tongues’ by Yibin Wang – storytelling and interactive games about native languages
5:30 PM BombaYo – a joyous session of bomba, Puerto Rican & African influenced song-drum-dance
6:45 PM DASO Y EL GRUPO CEMI- brings Loisaida to the dance floor, blending salsa, reggae, bomba, jíbaro, and hip hop.
plus hands-on artmaking and community info tables

FABnyc programs are supported in part by public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and City Council Member Christopher Marte

FAB25! Celebrating 25 years of Fourth Arts Block!
2026-06-17 18:00 | FABnyc, 70 East 4th Street, New York, NY, 10003, United States
A community party and benefit for FAB celebrating our 25th year!
Reserve your tickets here: https://secure.givelively.org/event/fourth-arts-block-inc/fab25-celebrating-25-years-of-fourth-arts-block

Open Arts LES: Jamile Jazz Trio
2026-06-25 17:30 - 18:30 | East 4th Street Open Street, 70 East 4th Street, New York, NY, 10003, United States
With a deep and versatile voice, vocalist, composer, and educator Jamile is carving out a unique space for herself in today’s music landscape. She captivates audiences with her unique phrasing and heartfelt tone, and impresses listeners with her virtuosity, impeccable vocal control, and extraordinary percussive approach. With a rich musical background, Jamile’s plurality is undeniable.
As recognized by the press, “She can sing most anything” (Suzanne Lorge, New York City Jazz Record): from wordless big band pieces to straight ahead jazz, from soul to bolero, not to mention the music from her home country, Brazil.
Jamile’s unique sound also proclaims itself through her distinct repertoire, a combination of modern and Brazilian jazz that is rarely heard. Recognizing the importance of celebrating the present and future of jazz, her authenticity inevitably transpires through anything she does, especially her original work.
Her latest EP “A Collection of Delusions and Occasional Truths” (La Reserve Records), showcases a side of her that is both visceral and intellectual, combining free-form poetry with elaborate music written for guitar and voice.
https://www.jamilemusic.com/

Open Arts LES celebrates Pride: WOW Café Theater - Doomsday Cabaret
2026-06-25 18:30 - 19:30 | East 4th Street Open Street, 70 East 4th Street, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Doomsday Cabaret will feature performances by Doomsday Crew (Bleu Santiago, Jasmina Jz Sinanovic, Lorraine LaPrade), Joi Sanchez and guests. In between performances they will invite neighbors to join in some singing and dancing – they call it the 4th Street Dance Karaoke!

Open Arts LES: Wen-Ting Wu Jazz Trio
2026-07-18 13:30 - 14:30 | Avenue B Open Street, Avenue B between E 8th Street & E 9th Street, New York, NY, 10009, United States
Drummer, composer, and educator Wen-Ting Wu is a versatile artist from Taiwan based in New York City. As an artist, she strives to create a space of freedom, honesty, empathy and expression using music as a vessel, a spiritual ritual, to generate positive energy and bring people together. Derived from deep self reflections and observations from the current world we live in, “Write what you wish for” -said Wayne Shorter, is always a guidance she follows when she creates.
Her past release includes the 2021 trio project “Pause & Effect” released on ESP-Disk. Following this, she received the Silver Lining New Artist Award in 2022, leading to the commission of “As a Women…,” an evocative 19-minute Jazz Suite she wrote featuring Mimi Jones and Neta Raanan. Her commitment to creative exchange also led to her being selected as a member of the M3 (Mutual Mentorship for Musicians) program cohort 8 in 2025, resulting a new duo commission project.
Besides being a regular member in Grammy-winning artist Frank Lacy’s Septet and Classical Jazz Ensemble, and AAPI Jazz Collective, she has performed with Jazz greats such as Ed Cherry, Charenee Wade, Mimi Jones, Bertha Hope, Pat Bianchi, and Lonnie Plaxico to name a few. She has played in prestigious venues such as Jazz at Lincoln Center, Smoke Jazz Club, Smalls Jazz club, The Met Museum, National Sawdust, Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater and more. She has also toured internationally at major music festivals with Indie-pop band Sunset Rollercoaster. Her collaborations with other artists span across genres, ranging from Jazz, Avant-garde, Funk, Contemporary music, to singer/songwriters, and experimental theater productions. Wen-Ting is endorsed by Canopus Drums.

Open Arts LES: Killa Vibe
2026-07-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Avenue B Open Street, Avenue B between E 8th Street & E 9th Street, New York, NY, 10009, United States
Killa Vibe: Emilia Matamoros and Marko Tam Panflute are a dynamic musical duo based in New York City. Emilia, a singer-songwriter with Ecuadorian roots, blends Latin pop, R&B, and traditional Ecuadorian music with heartfelt vocals. Marko, a master of Andean wind instruments, brings the soul of the Andes through the sounds of the panflute. Together, they create powerful and emotional performances that connect deeply with diverse audiences. Their duet brings a fresh and authentic voice to Latin and Andean music, honoring tradition while reaching new generations.
