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Movies Under the Stars
Join the LES Film Festival for summer screenings under the stars in Tompkins Square Park! Hosted in partnership with Searchlight Pictures and Assembly Member Harvey Epstein. Presenting Mistress America 8:30pm on August 14, introduced by special guest and star of the film, Lola Kirke! RSVP for updates. All screenings are free and open to the […]
LES Yearbook Closing Celebration
Celebrate the LES Yearbook Closing Exhibition at the Center for Wellbeing & Happiness from 4-6pm on Sat Jul 26! View artwork, photos and paintings, as well as honor the legacy of LES photographer Marlis Momber with a special tribute in collaboration with Loisaida, Inc. RSVP at cwbh@girlsclub.org or call/text (212) 287-9355 […]
Save the Historic Most Holy Redeemer Church!
Village Preservation, LESPI, and the EVCC are working with parishioners to preserve the Most Holy Redeemer Church, located at 173 E 3rd Street. Built for German immigrants in the 1840s, the church was once the largest in the city and one of its tallest structures. We have called on the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission to landmark […]
Seeding For The Future!
Join PlantxChange at First Street Garden for “Seeding for the Future,” where you can learn about the foundations of growing from seed! Whether you’re a first-time grower or looking to deepen your skills, this session will guide you through the basics of seed starting, collecting, and the importance of proper storage for future harvests! Free […]
Reflections of East Fourth Street
Don’t miss this special collaboration between New York Theatre Workshop & Open Arts LES, celebrating the birthday of photographer Alex Harsley, who has lived on the block since the 1970s and has been documenting life in NYC since the 1950s! 5-8pm, Thu Jul 17, with performances at 5:30 & 7pmEast 4th Street Open Street (between […]
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! […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
