July 8, 2026

La MaMa’s 65th Anniversary Block Party

Art for Healing, Food for Healing

October 18, 2026

1pm-5pm

Happening on Ellen Stewart Way
66 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003
The party runs between Bowery and Second Avenue

Join us for performances, workshops, local food, family fun activities, and more

This event is free and open to the public, celebrating La MaMa’s 65th Birthday and the shared power of art and food to heal, build understanding, and transform our communities together.

This event will take place the same weekend as the neighborhood-wide Lower East Side Arts & Culture Open House organized by Fourth Arts Block (FABnyc) with twenty-five local cultural organizations hosting free arts experiences.

RSVP is optional, come drop by!

Performances and Installations by

Brooklyn United

Pau Ali’i ‘Ilima

Yungchen Lhamo

DJ Blanka Barbara

Alex Romania and Stacy Lynn Smith

New York Theater Workshop

I Nyoman Catra

Great Jones Repertory Company

Queens College Choir

Margot Rose

Carrie Sijia Wang

Plus Family Fun Activities Including…

Ti Leaves Bracelet Making

Puppet Making

Kids Yoga

Dance Workshop

Shakuhachi Flute Making Demonstration

Care Cafe

Bouncy House

And more!

we are proud to partner with our local businesses

Phebes, Zesty Tabbouleh, Bar Monto, T.I.C. Restaurant Group, Paul’s Da Burger Joint, UA3, Ella Funt

This event is made possible in part by the support of NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and the Office of City Council Member Harvey Epstein.