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.
Sonido Costeño 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! Under JuanMa Morales’ leadership, Sonido Costeño Orchestra brings a joyful mix of salsa and Latin fusion.
WOW Café Theater is the oldest collectively-run performance space for women and/or trans and/or non-binary artists in the known universe. Enjoy a performance from their members who are theater artists!
La Tribu is 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 … Continue reading La Tribu at LES Arts & Culture Open House
Brian Acosta Arya, also known as Brian The Motel Guy, is a New Jersey–bred artist, content creator and motel manager whose storytelling has attracted over 1 million followers. His #FreeRoomForYou initiative—launched on TikTok during the COVID pandemic to shelter people facing housing insecurity—earned national and international recognition and inspired hotels across the country to take … Continue reading Nuyorican Poets Cafe at LES Arts & Culture Open House
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
Presented in collaboration with Think!Chinatown Swing dance under the stars with the sultry stylings of vocalist Annie YuRong Xu and jazz ensemble led by Victor Lin. Swing dance instruction will be provided in Mandarin and English.
Guachinangos: The unique sound of Guachinangos is born in Mexico from folk roots and has manifested in the diaspora, with an exciting presentation and electrified instrumentation of son jarocho, cumbia, champeta, rancheras and other rhythms of Latin America. Through music and dance, this group transmits stories of the many maestros who have kept these traditions … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Guachinangos at Trick-or-Streets
Batingua (Bah-ting-ah) Arts is an Afro-Caribbean dance and drum company dedicated to preserving, teaching, and celebrating the cultural traditions of Africa and the African Diaspora while using the arts as a powerful tool for community connection, cultural identity, education, and collective expression. Founded in 2005 by Artistic Director Persephone DaCosta, Batingua takes its name from … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Batingua Arts at Trick-or-Streets
