{"id":218,"date":"2026-05-27T21:31:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T21:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/christopher-marte\/?page_id=218"},"modified":"2026-10-15T14:02:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T14:02:11","slug":"community-events-in-district-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/christopher-marte\/community-events-in-district-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Events in District 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Council Member Marte is always excited to partner with community groups and organizations across Lower Manhattan on free events throughout the year. Below you’ll find a list of upcoming events for families, seniors, pets, and more. We hope to see you soon!<\/p>\n

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Community Day: Art and Celebration on the Bowery at the New Museum Theater<\/h2>\n

This Saturday, October 17, 11am – 6pm, the New Museum is hosting their Community Day, organized in conjunction with LES Arts and Culture Open House.<\/p>\n

For this day, the New Museum is generously offering free admission<\/strong> for the day for neighbors and visitors with the code 100002<\/strong>. Interested parties can visit this link to reserve tickets and view more details about Community Day: Community Day: Art and Celebration on the Bowery – New Museum<\/a><\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> New Museum, 235 Bowery, New York, NY 10002<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Saturday, October 17, 11am-6pm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Nights in Sara Roosevelt Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n

FABnyc is putting on a new series of free evening events starting September 26!<\/p>\n

This event series will feature local artists, two evenings in partnership with Think!Chinatown, and will culminate in a new lighting installation by Raul Ayala. FABnyc is really excited to bring light, joy, and dancing into ‘the Pit’ at Broome Street between Chrystie and Forsyth, an area of the park which is rarely activated for community events!<\/p>\n

Where: <\/strong>Nights in Sara Roosevelt Park
The Pit – at Broome Street between Chrystie and Forsyth<\/p>\n

When: <\/strong>Saturday Sept 26 – 7:00 pm
Salsa and Latin Night with Sonido Costeno Orchestra<\/p>\n

Friday October 9 – 7:30 pm
Night at the Opera with Think!Chinatown
(Rain date – Saturday Oct 10 – 7:30pm)<\/p>\n

Friday October 24 – 7:30 pm
Swing Out with Think!Chinatown
(Rain date – Saturday October 25 – 7:30pm)<\/p>\n

Saturday November 7 – 5:30pm
Installation of Con las manos llenas by Raul Ayala
Performance by Caridad de la Luz<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Monthly Free Legal Consultations with the Asian American Bar Association of New York <\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Asian American Bar Association of New York is hosting monthly free 30-minute legal consultations at 111 Norfolk Street on every third Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Interpreters are available.<\/p>\n

Where: <\/strong>111 Norfolk St<\/p>\n

When: <\/strong>August 19; September 16, October 21, November 18<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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City Hall Greenmarket<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Every Tuesday throughout the summer, buy fresh and local produce and more at the Grow NYC City Hall Greenmarket!<\/p>\n

Where: <\/strong>Broadway and Chambers Street<\/p>\n

When: <\/strong>Tuesdays (May to November), 8am to 4pm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Tribeca Greenmarket<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Every Saturday throughout the year, buy fresh and local produce and more at the Grow NYC Tribeca Greenmarket!<\/p>\n

Where: <\/strong>Greenwich and Chambers Streets<\/p>\n

When: <\/strong>Saturdays, 8am to 2pm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Bowling Green Greenmarket<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Every Tuesday throughout the summer, buy fresh and local produce and more at the Grow NYC Bowling Green Greenmarket!<\/p>\n

Where: <\/strong>Broadway and Battery Place<\/p>\n

When: <\/strong>Tuesdays (May to November), 8am to 3pm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Council Member Marte is always excited to partner with community groups and organizations across Lower Manhattan on free events throughout the year. Below you’ll find a list of upcoming events for families, seniors, pets, and more. We hope to see you soon!<\/p>\n

Community Day: Art and Celebration on the Bowery at the New Museum Theater<\/p>\n

This Saturday, October 17, 11am –<\/p>\n

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