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.

Want to invite us to your Lower East Side community event? Email us at info@fabnyc.org

OPEN CALL FOR PERFORMING ARTISTS: We are also looking for Performing Artists for the Open Arts LES series. Interested? See more here.


EAST 4TH STREET OPEN STREET
East 4th Street between Bowery and Second Ave

Jarana Beat performing on East 4th Street Open Street, photo by Elyse Mertz.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 5:30pm-7:30pm
Latin Music from Sonido Costeño

Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 5:30-7:30pm
6-piece ensemble Sundate fusing modern jazz, soul, Latin and global influences

Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 5:30-6:30pm
Brazillian Jazz with Jamile Trio

Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 6:30-7:30pm
Open Arts LES Celebrates Pride with WOW Cafe Theatre

Thursday, July 9, 2026 | 5:30-7:30pm
Cantonese Opera Circle with Mencius Society for the Arts

Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 5:30-7:30pm
Traditional Candombe music with a modern twist, from Uruguayan singer Julieta Rada

Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 5:30-7:30pm
Argentinian Jazz with Emilio Teubal Trio

Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 5:30-7:30pm
Jazz standards and originals inspired by Haitian folkloric traditions with Judette Elliston Quartet


AVENUE B OPEN STREET
Avenue B between 8th & 9th Streets

Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 1-4pm
1:30-2:30pm: Yi-Yi, Ukrainian contemporary folk trio
3pm-4pm: Los Chantas plays Argentine tango

Saturday, July 8, 2026 | 1-4pm
1:30-2:30pm: Wen-Ting Wu Jazz Trio returns to Open Arts LES!
3pm-4pm: Killa Vibe plays Andean fusion music