This LES Arts & Culture Open House, check out two special projects at Think!Chinatown's studio. “Our Journeys: 50 Years After the Fall” is an intimate exhibition by Vietnamese Boat People, sharing voices of former Vietnamese refugees reflecting on family memories and stories. "How to Chinatown: Tofu Edition" is a cultural wayfinding project bringing you deeper into NYC Chinatown's culinary richness.
Take a close look at the “Our Journeys” exhibition. Then, pick up a "How to Chinatown" zine to embark on tofu-themed self-guided walking tours made by our Chinatown uncle and aunties guides. Visitors can have a taste of both projects, with tofu snacks and single origin Vietnamese tea provided by Anna Ye Tea.
This event is part of the LES Arts & Culture Open House happening all day, Oct 18th. Go visit the organizers, Fourth Arts Block (FABnyc) at 70 East 4th Street, 12-5pm for more information and a fun block party!
LES Arts & Culture Open House is organized by Fourth Arts Block (FABnyc) to welcome folks into cultural spaces without a ticket to a show or the cost of admission. On East 4th Street, you can grab maps & plan your route — and meet folks from 16 different organizations tabling on the block! Check out live music, poetry and theater performances on our stage, plus hands-on arts activities good for all ages.
Then, with a map in hand, you can venture out into the historic Lower East Side to visit 13 more organizations who are opening their doors for you to explore exhibits, artist studios, theaters, a zine library, and more! Join us to choose-your-own-adventure around the neighborhood and learn more about Lower East Side Arts & Culture organizations straight from the people behind the scenes!
Think!Chinatown is a place-based intergenerational non-profit in Manhattan’s Chinatown, working at the intersection of storytelling, arts, and neighborhood engagement. T!C is the team behind neighborhood cultural programs like Chinatown Arts Festival, Chinatown Night Market, Chinatown Block Parties, Chinatown Storytelling Festival, and more. Find more at www.thinkchinatown.org