Historical event archive: July-October 2026. Original past-event listings preserved from the Current Arts website. All dates, schedules, invitations, prices and membership statements below are historical, not current offers. Old reservation, donation, signup and contact actions are inactive.
Classical Improvisation
Past event: October 13, 2026, 7:00 PM to October 13, 2026, 8:00 PM (New York time).
Classical improvisation on piano with Ashley Rose Frey. An hour of live, unscripted playing in the gallery at Current Arts, every Tuesday evening.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026. 7:00 to 8:00 PM. 17 Essex Street, Lower East Side.
Free. Donations welcome. Reserve a seat on Eventbrite .
Classical Improvisation
Past event: October 6, 2026, 7:00 PM to October 6, 2026, 8:00 PM (New York time).
Classical improvisation on piano with Ashley Rose Frey. An hour of live, unscripted playing in the gallery at Current Arts, every Tuesday evening.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026. 7:00 to 8:00 PM. 17 Essex Street, Lower East Side.
Free. Donations welcome. Reserve a seat on Eventbrite .
What Remains: Amaya Perez & Melanie Doulton - Opening Reception
Past event: October 5, 2026, 6:00 PM to October 5, 2026, 8:00 PM (New York time).
Opening reception for What Remains, an exhibition by Melanie Doulton, on view October 5-9 at Current Arts, 17 Essex Street, New York. Join us Monday, October 5, 6 to 8 PM.
Classical Improvisation
Past event: September 29, 2026, 7:00 PM to September 29, 2026, 8:00 PM (New York time).
Classical improvisation on piano with Ashley Rose Frey. An hour of live, unscripted playing in the gallery at Current Arts, every Tuesday evening.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026. 7:00 to 8:00 PM. 17 Essex Street, Lower East Side.
Free. Donations welcome. Reserve a seat on Eventbrite .
Lesny JN Felix: Civil Rights Heroes Series - Opening Reception
Past event: September 26, 2026, 7:00 PM to September 26, 2026, 9:00 PM (New York time).
Current Arts Foundation presents Civil Rights Heroes Series: Social Leaders of Their Time by Lesny JN Felix.
Opening reception. Saturday, September 26, 2026, 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Current Arts, 17 Essex Street, New York. Reservation required: contact hello@currentarts.org.
Lesny JN Felix: Civil Rights Heroes Series - Whispers & Runners Preview
Past event: September 25, 2026, 12:00 PM to September 25, 2026, 5:00 PM (New York time).
Current Arts Foundation presents Civil Rights Heroes Series: Social Leaders of Their Time by Lesny JN Felix.
Whispers & Runners preview, by appointment. Friday, September 25, 2026, 12:00 to 5:00 PM at Current Arts, 17 Essex Street, New York. To book an appointment, contact hello@currentarts.org.
Lesny JN Felix: Civil Rights Heroes Series - Press Preview
Past event: September 24, 2026, 12:00 PM to September 24, 2026, 5:00 PM (New York time).
Current Arts Foundation presents Civil Rights Heroes Series: Social Leaders of Their Time by Lesny JN Felix.
Press preview, by appointment. Thursday, September 24, 2026, 12:00 to 5:00 PM at Current Arts, 17 Essex Street, New York. To book an appointment, contact hello@currentarts.org.
Classical Improvisation
Past event: September 22, 2026, 7:00 PM to September 22, 2026, 8:00 PM (New York time).
Classical improvisation on piano with Ashley Rose Frey. An hour of live, unscripted playing in the gallery at Current Arts, every Tuesday evening.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026. 7:00 to 8:00 PM. 17 Essex Street, Lower East Side.
Free. Donations welcome. Reserve a seat on Eventbrite .
Rachel Haymer live
Past event: September 19, 2026, 4:00 PM to September 19, 2026, 6:00 PM (New York time).
Award winning ukulelist Rachel Haymer plays a free live show at Current Arts on the Lower East Side. Reggae, folk and more.
Saturday, September 19, 2026. 4:00 to 6:00 PM. 17 Essex Street, New York.
Free. Donations welcome. Reserve on Eventbrite .
The Art Diagnosis by Special Problem
Past event: September 5, 2026, 8:00 PM to September 6, 2026, 12:00 AM (New York time).
New York Art Culture and Current Arts Foundation present The Art Diagnosis by Special Problem.
Remedying classics, future beats and curated rarities. DJ and MC Ko. B on the decks from 8 PM, with Culture Connection Radio.
Saturday, September 5, 2026. 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM. 17 Essex Street, downtown Manhattan.
This is a members event. Members receive exclusive invitations, priority access to events, members-only experiences, and discounts and special offers. Membership is what keeps the space open and the artist programs running.
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Matthew and Michael
Past event: August 10, 2026, 6:00 PM to August 10, 2026, 9:00 PM (New York time).
An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.
Lesny JN Felix
Past event: July 30, 2026, 8:00 PM to July 30, 2026, 11:00 PM (New York time).
An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.
