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Isle of Klezbos in “Full Blossom”

Come one, come all to hear the Isle of Klezbos Sextet in the gorgeous El Sol Brillante Garden! Isle of Klezbos brings diasporic klezmer traditions plus Yiddish swing, tango, and genre-expanding original music back to these beloved, eclectic, exuberant neighborhood roots. FREE & open to the public: at El Sol Brilliante Garden, 522 E 12th […]

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Clean our Harbors!

City of Water Day is a region-wide day to champion a climate-resilient New York and New Jersey harbor, organized by @waterfrontalliance and @nynjhep. Join The LES Ecology Center for two events in East River Park—a coastal embankment clean-up at 9am and a water quality testing and painting at 10:30am. Sign up for both events or only one! […]

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Whimsical Art Unveiling Thu Jul 10!

You’re invited to an evening of art and community at The Rainbow Play Space as they unveil Tom Manco’s largest architectural replicas to date: Ray’s Candy Store, Ms. Thea’s Ottendorfer Library, Sunny and Annie’s Deli. Tom Manco transforms everyday cardboard into whimsical works of art using boundless imagination, challenging what is real and what is […]

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Avenue B Redesign at CB 3 Tue Jul 8!

Transportation, Public Safety, Sanitation & Environment Committee Tuesday, July 8 at 6:30pm — Community Board 3 Office – 59 East 4th Street (between 2nd Ave and Bowery)This is a Hybrid Meeting. Members of the public can attend in person or by Zoom.Online:  https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1600080327By Phone:  +1 646 828 7666, +1 551 285 1373 – Webinar ID: […]

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Enough With the Plastic Already!

Plastic Free July is a great opportunity to highlight the ways we can each reduce plastic usage in our lives. If you’re interested in learning more, @CommonCompost will be sharing tips throughout the month. You can make small changes in your daily habits, and take action in your community. Take on the Plastic Free Pledge […]

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The LUNGS CSA Is Back!

The LUNGS CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture) is a pay-as-you-go program for gardeners, friends and neighbors who want to enjoy fresh produce without purchasing a seasonal share. For $15, you’ll get a bagful of fresh and healthy produce! Just sign up and pay one week in advance. You can start or stop anytime; there’s no long-term commitment. Pickup your produce bag […]

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Congratulations to B&H Dairy!

Stop by B&H Dairy at 127 2nd Avenue, 10am Tue Jul 1, when Senator Brian Kavanagh will present B&H Dairy Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant with the NYS Historic Business Preservation Registry award! Congrats to Fawzy and Ola for this recognition which is granted to businesses who have been in operation for more than 50 years! […]

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Redesigning the Avenue B Open Street!

Join us for Open Arts LES on Avenue B this Saturday for a vibrant celebration of culture, music, and creativity! Enjoy Ecuadorian Bomba music & dance, Latin jazz, paper lantern crafts, puppets, and more!  Plus, get a first look at NYC DOT’s new design plans for Avenue B Open Street. Let’s reimagine our streets together! […]

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