Los Chantas are a multinational tango ensemble based in New York City. Their repertoire draws from the great Argentine tango tradition from the guardia vieja to the present. The group has been playing in milongas, clubs, theaters, and other venues in and around New York since its inception in 2002. With original arrangements of songs … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Los Chantas

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

Drummer Errold Lanier Jr and accompanying musicians will be playing a mix of Free Jazz, original tunes, and covers! @edrums91

Doomsday Meditators present Chaos Lavender, an evening of queer performances that range from a gentle hum to a wild abandonment. We will bring some poetry, stories, short scenes, dance and more. Doomsday Meditators is the co-writing team for Doomsday Meditation, a devised theatrical production that premiered at WOW Cafe Theater in 2021. Doomies Bleu Zephra … Continue reading Open Arts LES: WOW Cafe Theater

Chota Madre began when José Juan Paredes young Afro-Ecuadorian, 24 and Christopher Terán, 22 years old from the province of Imbabura, meet each other a summer afternoon of 2010 when they met to play music with musicians and felt they shared a passion and courage for the music Bomba del Chota Valley. That afternoon they … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Chota Madre

Belgian singer-songwriter Mari Bel lives right on Avenue B in New York's East village. Having lived and worked in different countries, Mari Bel is inspired by different musical cultures and sings in 4 different languages (Spanish, English, Portuguese and French). Before NY, she lived in Cuba for several years, where she recorded her albums "Havana … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Mari Bel and friends

La Tribu is a dynamic 9 piece ensemble of musicians from Argentina and Uruguay that blends the rich musical traditions of South America with the sophisticated sounds of New York jazz. Their repertoire includes legendary songs from their homelands as well as original compositions that stay true to their roots. Featuring singer Carmen Borla plus … Continue reading Open Arts LES: La Tribu

Alex Harsley has lived and worked on the block since the 1970s, and has been documenting life in NYC since the 1950s. His astonishing archive includes street photography of the Lower East Side, Coney Island and Harlem, among others, as well as event and portrait photography with a particular focus on Black luminaries including John … Continue reading Open Arts LES: New York Theatre Workshop Celebrates Photographer Alex Harsley