Lower East Side History Month 2026 Launch Celebration Friday May 1 9:30am - 10:30am FABnyc, 70 East 4th Street Outdoors (if weather permits) Toast to the LES Community at 10:00am! Launch event includes breakfast with home-baking, and chalking 4th Street sidewalks with LES trivia!
Open Arts LES is back on 4th Street. Stop by for Latin music and salsa with our neighborhood favorite, Sonido Costeño! Sonido Costeño (SC) is a modern day latin band in New York City. Their high energy music is a creative fusion of latin music and salsa along with other world music and their fabulous … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Sonido Costeño
Chuño is an experimental music duo originated by two Argentinian musicians, percussionist Franco Pinna and singer Sofia Tosello. Chuño blends the rhythms and melodies of South and Central America, using the “Arpa Legüera”, an instrument that evokes the sounds of a Charango, African Kora, and Asian Koto. Arpa Legüera was invented and crafted by Franco … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Duo Chuño
Come by & chalk some colorful LES trivia as well -- we'll provide the chalk & the trivia! Plus, Duo Chuño performs Latin songs with self-customized percussion, Jamile Trio plays Brazilian Jazz.
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. … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Jamile Trio
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, … Continue reading “On the ground where we might find”: 2026 LES Young Artists of Color Fellowship Exhibition
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 … Continue reading Shaun Leonardo & Pastor Isaac I. Scott: Workshop with the Arts Justice Safety Coalition (Creative Action Network workshop)
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 … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Mencius Society for the Arts
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 … Continue reading Loisaida Festival 2026
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 … Continue reading Closing celebration of Lower East Side History Month 2026
