YiYi, a Ukrainian folk group composed of Caroline Kuhn, Katie Pawluk, and Zoya Shepko, breathes new life into traditional Ukrainian songs through unconventional arrangements and a diverse mix of instruments, … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Yi-Yi
Nolan Nwachukwu Project's music features a combination of diverse original compositions and new, funky interpretations of contemporary songs and jazz standards. The compositions and arrangements performed by the group are … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Nolan Nwachukwu Project
Presented by Village Preservation in collaboration with FABnyc Democracy is fragile, as we are learning. Can we renew it by fostering more democratic ways of interacting in our neighborhoods? The East … Continue reading Democracy as Creative Practice
RSVP here Raul Ayala’s practice bridges art, social engagement, and pedagogy through large-scale paintings, site-specific installations, collaborative murals, performance, and other public interventions. Raul has an extensive history collaborating with … Continue reading Raul Ayala: Creative Action with Immigrant Communities (Creative Action Network workshop)
RSVP here Theatre of the Oppressed is a global practice based on the work of Brazilian theatre director Augusto Boal, and informed by the teachings of Paulo Freire. It engages … Continue reading Theatre of the Oppressed NYC: “Starter Kit” (Creative Action Network workshop)
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! … Continue reading Lower East Side History Month 2026 Launch Celebration
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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Chalk Lower East Side Trivia!
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 … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Jamile Trio
