It’s the Festival Finale! Enjoy four musical performances selected for this showcase plus special performances from Victor Lin & Taiyo Na. Listen to what our community of musicians are working on. The final night of the Chinatown Arts Festival also marks the opening of the annual MOONSquare group show. See what our community of visual artists have made this year!
We’ll celebrate all of our Arts Fest artists with a reception. All hosted in Think!Chinatown’s studio.
The selected artists are: Jasmine Jang, The Millers, Albert Cheung w/Naiya Skye, and corner club. Find out more info from them below!
The event is free! Reserve your spot with a donation.
Victor Lin is a pianist, violinist, educator, and advocate whose work in jazz has spanned performance, teaching, and community building for over 30 years. Victor has a Master’s Degree in Jazz Studies from Rutgers University, where he studied under the legendary Kenny Barron, and a Doctorate in Music Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Over the years, he has graced notable NYC stages such as The Blue Note, Flushing Town Hall, Lincoln Center, and Bryant Park. @linvector
Taiyo Na is a writer of poems, songs, stories and curricula who lives on unceded Lenape land (Queens, NY) and whose writing has appeared in Kweli Journal, Poets House and in the anthology We the Gathered Heat: Asian American and Pacific Islander Poetry, Performance, and Spoken Word (Haymarket Books, 2024). @taiyona
The Millers are a Gen Z band reviving old-school rock & roll. Their original rockabilly sound is guaranteed to make you dance.
Jasmine Jang is a Chinese-American singer/songwriter based in NYC. She makes music to tell stories, challenge the way we understand ourselves and the world around us, and build community.
Photo credit: Alexandria Galvis
With three EPs to their name, Asian-American indie pop duo corner club has headlined venues in NYC and San Francisco and garnered editorial features on Spotify (Fresh Finds, Dope AF), all while the duo (Sav & Mike) maintaining separate full-time jobs. corner club has partnered with brands like Sofar Sounds, Arc'teryx, and Visa, establishing themselves as rising indie artists who have crafted an authentic style of intimate yet playful storytelling through their music.
Photo credit: Justin Chu
AlbertC & Naiya is a NY-based duo with roots in Chinatown NY & Kathmandu, Nepal.
Albert Cheung is a New York City native and commercial photographer specializing in architectural and documentary photography. After a long hiatus, Albert is writing music again alongside singer/songwriter Naiya Skye. Naiya Skye is a singer-songwriter who blends indie pop, soul, and alternative R&B. Born and raised in Nepal with Newari roots, Naiya’s multicultural upbringing infuses her artistry with a unique global perspective.
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