La Tribu: A powerful South American music collective rooted in community, groove, and the joy of shared heritage. Born from a monthly jam among friends, it has grown into a vibrant musical force blending the earthy pulse of Uruguayan candombe with the hypnotic drive of Argentina’s chacarera. In 2025, the group recorded its first EP, … Continue reading Open Arts LES: La Tribu
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
