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Artist Alley Opening: "Make It 10 Cents" Siyan Wong
Apr
14

Artist Alley Opening: "Make It 10 Cents" Siyan Wong

Artist Alley Opening: "Make It 10 Cents" Siyan Wong

Welcome to Chinatown’s Artist Alley is showcasing Siyan Wong’s paintings in a solo exhibition that depict workers who collect cans to survive. Wong’s paintings give visibility to the work of the historically marginalized, and puts a spotlight on the cans and bottles that end up in costly landfills. Wong states that, “Art is only as powerful as the inspiration for actions that comes from it.”

Simultaneous with the exhibit opening is a silent auction to benefit Sure We Can, the only non-profit community driven redemption center in New York City. Sure We Can intends to use the funds for a one-day pop up redemption site in Chinatown that simulates the Bigger Better Bottle Bill, which will pay canners 10 cents per can rather than the current 5 cents per can, and allow all types of containers to be redeemed except for dairy and juice products.


Location: The Hub (115 Bowery)
Gallery Opening 4/14/2026,
@6-8pm
Exhibition on-view till 5/29/2026

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Free Community Co-Working Days & Finance Wellness Guidance Powered by New York Life
Apr
22

Free Community Co-Working Days & Finance Wellness Guidance Powered by New York Life

Welcome to Chinatown and New York Life are teaming up to support our neighborhood’s dreamers, doers, and entrepreneurs.

We’re opening the doors of our Small Business Innovation Hub for Community Co-Working Days and Office Hours sessions! Whether you're a small business owner, freelancer, or just need a professional space to get things done, come enjoy a free day of working, connecting, and growing in community.

What's included:

  • Access to a free hot seat at The Hub (from 10am-5pm)

  • Complimentary coffee + light refreshments

  • Opportunities to network with fellow local entrepreneurs

Upcoming Dates & Promo Code for Free Co-working Day:

  • March 4, 2026 - “NYLifeCC34” 

  • March 18, 2026 - “NYLifeCC318” 

  • March 26, 2026 - NYLifeCC326”

  • April 22, 2026 - “NYLifeCC422”

Seats are limited — RSVP now to reserve your spot!

To reserve a desk, visit The Hub, create an account using your preferred email address, and select your desired date. Please note: the promo code is only valid for that specific day. Reservations made without following these steps may be subject to cancellation. With limited availability we kindly request ONE co-working day per person. 

Let’s build, thrive, and support Chinatown together. And a big thank you again to New York Life for making this possible!

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Intro To Mahjong by Green Tile Social Club: April Session
Apr
28

Intro To Mahjong by Green Tile Social Club: April Session

Join us and Green Tile Social Club for a night of Mahjong!

*Tickets for this event will be available starting 1 week before the event date on GTSC's website.*

Hong Kong mahjong, taught the gtsc way 🤝
The night will begin with a dedicated 1.5 hour mahjong lesson taught in groups of six. your gtsc teacher will run you through the complete basics — terminology, role recognition, core game constructs — before real-time instructing you thru an open hand game

Once you’ve graduated to closed hand, stay and enjoy your new playing chops till we get kicked out at 10 🫡

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Intro To Mahjong by Green Tile Social Club: May Session
May
26

Intro To Mahjong by Green Tile Social Club: May Session

Join us and Green Tile Social Club for a night of Mahjong!

*Tickets for this event will be available starting 1 week before the event date on GTSC's website.*

Hong Kong mahjong, taught the gtsc way 🤝
The night will begin with a dedicated 1.5 hour mahjong lesson taught in groups of six. your gtsc teacher will run you through the complete basics — terminology, role recognition, core game constructs — before real-time instructing you thru an open hand game

Once you’ve graduated to closed hand, stay and enjoy your new playing chops till we get kicked out at 10 🫡

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Intro To Mahjong by Green Tile Social Club: June Session
Jun
23

Intro To Mahjong by Green Tile Social Club: June Session

Join us and Green Tile Social Club for a night of Mahjong!

*Tickets for this event will be available starting 1 week before the event date on GTSC's website.*

Hong Kong mahjong, taught the gtsc way 🤝
The night will begin with a dedicated 1.5 hour mahjong lesson taught in groups of six. your gtsc teacher will run you through the complete basics — terminology, role recognition, core game constructs — before real-time instructing you thru an open hand game

Once you’ve graduated to closed hand, stay and enjoy your new playing chops till we get kicked out at 10 🫡

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SONGKRAN: Family & Culture Day
Apr
12

SONGKRAN: Family & Culture Day

​Celebrate Thai New Year 2026 with Thai food, culture and traditions at our Songkran Family & Culture Day. Enjoy Thai food and drinks, enjoy the Songkran photo booth, and celebrate the beautiful ritual of Song Nam Phra—rinsing away the old year and welcoming good fortune for the coming year.

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New York Life Career Fair
Apr
9

New York Life Career Fair

Are you interested in an opportunity in the financial services industry? If yes come by this career fair hosted by New York Life and Welcome to Chinatown to learn more!

New York life is hiring for financial advisors and licensed insurance agents.

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Open Office Hours
Mar
27

Open Office Hours

Book a free consultation with our team! Our open office hours are an opportunity to meet with the WtC team to chat through your challenges and support needs.

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Free Community Co-Working Days & Finance Wellness Guidance Powered by New York Life
Mar
26

Free Community Co-Working Days & Finance Wellness Guidance Powered by New York Life

Welcome to Chinatown and New York Life are teaming up to support our neighborhood’s dreamers, doers, and entrepreneurs.

We’re opening the doors of our Small Business Innovation Hub for Community Co-Working Days and Office Hours sessions! Whether you're a small business owner, freelancer, or just need a professional space to get things done, come enjoy a free day of working, connecting, and growing in community.

What's included:

  • Access to a free hot seat at The Hub (from 10am-5pm)

  • Complimentary coffee + light refreshments

  • Opportunities to network with fellow local entrepreneurs

Upcoming Dates & Promo Code for Free Co-working Day:

  • March 4, 2026 - “NYLifeCC34” 

  • March 18, 2026 - “NYLifeCC318” 

  • March 26, 2026 - NYLifeCC326”

Seats are limited — RSVP now to reserve your spot!

To reserve a desk, visit The Hub, create an account using your preferred email address, and select your desired date. Please note: the promo code is only valid for that specific day. Reservations made without following these steps may be subject to cancellation. With limited availability we kindly request ONE co-working day per person. 

Onsite office hours financial wellness guidance from a New York Life representative — get your questions answered and gain tools to support your financial goals

Walk-ins welcome, but we suggest booking a slot to guarantee timing and get support with:

  • Financial planning and goal setting

  • Budgeting

  • Retirement planning

  • Investing and accumulation strategizing

  • Insurance and protection

  • Employee benefit plans

  • Business financial planning

  • Long term care

Let’s build, thrive, and support Chinatown together. And a big thank you again to New York Life for making this possible!

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Free Community Co-Working Days & Finance Wellness Guidance Powered by New York Life
Mar
18

Free Community Co-Working Days & Finance Wellness Guidance Powered by New York Life

Welcome to Chinatown and New York Life are teaming up to support our neighborhood’s dreamers, doers, and entrepreneurs.

We’re opening the doors of our Small Business Innovation Hub for Community Co-Working Days and Office Hours sessions! Whether you're a small business owner, freelancer, or just need a professional space to get things done, come enjoy a free day of working, connecting, and growing in community.

What's included:

  • Access to a free hot seat at The Hub (from 10am-5pm)

  • Complimentary coffee + light refreshments

  • Opportunities to network with fellow local entrepreneurs

Upcoming Dates & Promo Code for Free Co-working Day:

  • March 4, 2026 - “NYLifeCC34” 

  • March 18, 2026 - “NYLifeCC318” 

  • March 26, 2026 - NYLifeCC326”

Seats are limited — RSVP now to reserve your spot!

To reserve a desk, visit The Hub, create an account using your preferred email address, and select your desired date. Please note: the promo code is only valid for that specific day. Reservations made without following these steps may be subject to cancellation. With limited availability we kindly request ONE co-working day per person. 

Let’s build, thrive, and support Chinatown together. And a big thank you again to New York Life for making this possible!

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Intro To Mahjong by Green Tile Social Club: March Session
Mar
17

Intro To Mahjong by Green Tile Social Club: March Session

Join us and Green Tile Social Club for a night of Mahjong!

10 teachers. 60 students. Hong Kong mahjong, taught the gtsc way 🤝
The night will begin with a dedicated 1.5 hour mahjong lesson taught in groups of six. your gtsc teacher will run you through the complete basics — terminology, role recognition, core game constructs — before real-time instructing you thru an open hand game

Once you’ve graduated to closed hand, stay and enjoy your new playing chops till we get kicked out at 10 🫡

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Open Office Hours
Mar
9

Open Office Hours

Book a free consultation with our team! Our open office hours are an opportunity to meet with the WtC team to chat through your challenges and support needs.

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Open Office Hours
Mar
4

Open Office Hours

Book a free consultation with our team! Our open office hours are an opportunity to meet with the WtC team to chat through your challenges and support needs.

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Welcome to Chinatown x Gotham Park Lunar New Year Celebration
Feb
28

Welcome to Chinatown x Gotham Park Lunar New Year Celebration

Join us on Saturday, February 28th from 1–2:30 PM for a festive afternoon featuring a traditional Lion Dance by Team Manjushri, plus a very special appearance by the one and only "Brooklyn Banks," God of Fortune 🧧

We’ll have tea and treats courtesy of Open Plans (while supplies last!). After the performance, we’ll take a joyful stroll down Park Row to join Chinatown’s Super Saturday celebrations.

Special thanks to TAFF, Trinity Church NYC, Grace Lee, and Brian Kavanagh for making this celebration possible and our supporting sponsors, VAST, White Rabbit Trust and Open Plans.




Bring your friends, your family, and your loved ones — we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

 Lion Dance starts on Park Row!

This event is FREE.

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Lunar New Year Traditions Village
Feb
27

Lunar New Year Traditions Village

Come celebrate Lunar New Year with our Traditions Village

Come celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with Welcome to Chinatown. Come learn, shop, and experience Lunar New Year with our small business community!

Our Chinatown Lunar Market will be open:

  • Every Fri-Sun from February 7th through March 1st

  • 12pm-6pm each day

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