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Two decades in the making of a New York-Chinese musical theatre tradition
175 Delancey St 4F, NY 10002
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ELESCO is back!
Our flagship community orchestra is welcoming new members!

Rooted in Chinese folk and traditional music, ELESCO incorporates classical Chinese sounds with contemporary global styles. Whether you're trained in erhu, violin, guzheng, guitar, bassoon, or just love music and have an acoustic instrument. Come play with us.

🗓 Saturdays 3–5pm

📍175 Delancey St, 4th Floor

🎭 2 major concerts + performance opportunities all year

🌱 Open to all levels, all ages, all backgrounds.

Swipe to learn more
DM us or email admin@menciussociety.org to join!

#LESarts #NYCmusicians #CommunityOrchestra #ChineseFolkMusic
#ImmigrantArtists #TraditionalArts #NYCOrchestra #MusicForAll
#LowerEastSide #FolkMusicRevival #Guzheng #Erhu #AsianAmericanArts
#IntergenerationalArt #AcousticMusic #NYCArts #ArtsEducation
#OrchestraLife #MusicCommunity #LivingTraditions


7
11 months ago


ELESCO is back!
Our flagship community orchestra is welcoming new members!

Rooted in Chinese folk and traditional music, ELESCO incorporates classical Chinese sounds with contemporary global styles. Whether you're trained in erhu, violin, guzheng, guitar, bassoon, or just love music and have an acoustic instrument. Come play with us.

🗓 Saturdays 3–5pm

📍175 Delancey St, 4th Floor

🎭 2 major concerts + performance opportunities all year

🌱 Open to all levels, all ages, all backgrounds.

Swipe to learn more
DM us or email admin@menciussociety.org to join!

#LESarts #NYCmusicians #CommunityOrchestra #ChineseFolkMusic
#ImmigrantArtists #TraditionalArts #NYCOrchestra #MusicForAll
#LowerEastSide #FolkMusicRevival #Guzheng #Erhu #AsianAmericanArts
#IntergenerationalArt #AcousticMusic #NYCArts #ArtsEducation
#OrchestraLife #MusicCommunity #LivingTraditions


7
11 months ago

ELESCO is back!
Our flagship community orchestra is welcoming new members!

Rooted in Chinese folk and traditional music, ELESCO incorporates classical Chinese sounds with contemporary global styles. Whether you're trained in erhu, violin, guzheng, guitar, bassoon, or just love music and have an acoustic instrument. Come play with us.

🗓 Saturdays 3–5pm

📍175 Delancey St, 4th Floor

🎭 2 major concerts + performance opportunities all year

🌱 Open to all levels, all ages, all backgrounds.

Swipe to learn more
DM us or email admin@menciussociety.org to join!

#LESarts #NYCmusicians #CommunityOrchestra #ChineseFolkMusic
#ImmigrantArtists #TraditionalArts #NYCOrchestra #MusicForAll
#LowerEastSide #FolkMusicRevival #Guzheng #Erhu #AsianAmericanArts
#IntergenerationalArt #AcousticMusic #NYCArts #ArtsEducation
#OrchestraLife #MusicCommunity #LivingTraditions


7
11 months ago

ELESCO is back!
Our flagship community orchestra is welcoming new members!

Rooted in Chinese folk and traditional music, ELESCO incorporates classical Chinese sounds with contemporary global styles. Whether you're trained in erhu, violin, guzheng, guitar, bassoon, or just love music and have an acoustic instrument. Come play with us.

🗓 Saturdays 3–5pm

📍175 Delancey St, 4th Floor

🎭 2 major concerts + performance opportunities all year

🌱 Open to all levels, all ages, all backgrounds.

Swipe to learn more
DM us or email admin@menciussociety.org to join!

#LESarts #NYCmusicians #CommunityOrchestra #ChineseFolkMusic
#ImmigrantArtists #TraditionalArts #NYCOrchestra #MusicForAll
#LowerEastSide #FolkMusicRevival #Guzheng #Erhu #AsianAmericanArts
#IntergenerationalArt #AcousticMusic #NYCArts #ArtsEducation
#OrchestraLife #MusicCommunity #LivingTraditions


7
11 months ago

🎶 Come Support Us at the New York Chinese Community Center on June 7! 🎶

Featuring approximately 35 singers, musicians, and teaching artists, this special concert showcases classic Cantonese opera selections, folk melodies, and traditional ensemble performances.

📍 New York Chinese Community Center
62 Mott Street
📅 June 7, 2026
🕧 12:30PM – 6:00PM
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

Tag your friends & family and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music and culture!

🎶 诚邀大家于 6月7日 莅临纽约中华公所支持我们的演出!🎶

本次特别音乐会将汇聚约35位歌唱家、音乐家及艺术导师,共同呈现经典粤曲选段、传统民歌以及民族乐器合奏,为大家带来一场精彩的中华文化艺术盛宴。

📍 纽约中华公所
62 Mott Street
📅 2026年6月7日
🕧 下午12:30 – 6:00
🎟️ 免费入场

欢迎邀请亲朋好友一同前来,共度一个充满音乐与文化魅力的难忘下午!

#menciussocietyforthearts #chinatown #freeevents #elesco #cantoneseopera


8
4 days ago

🎶 Join us this Sunday for LES History Month!

Mencius Society for the Arts is excited to be part of the Community Weekend Open House. Come visit us at 80 Pitt Street to experience traditional Chinese music, Cantonese opera, and community arts in action.

Our regular Sunday programs will be open for visitors to watch, learn, and participate. We look forward to welcoming neighbors, friends, and community members!

📍 80 Pitt Street
📅 Sunday, May 24
🕙 10:45 AM – 4:30 PM

✨ Program Schedule
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Movement Class | EastRiver LES Community Orchestra Rehearsal

12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Cantonese Opera Open House Rehearsals

Come celebrate LES History Month with us through music, culture, and community!

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🎶 歡迎參與 LES History Month 社區開放日!

孟藝很高興參與本次 Community Weekend Open House。歡迎大家於本週日來到 80 Pitt Street,現場感受中國傳統音樂、粵劇藝術與社區文化活動。

當日孟藝週日常規節目將開放給公眾參觀、欣賞及參與。誠邀街坊、朋友及社區成員一同前來!

📍 80 Pitt Street
📅 5月24日 星期日
🕙 10:45 AM – 4:30 PM

✨ 活動安排
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
身段課|東河下城社區樂團排練

12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
粵劇開放日排練

讓我們以音樂、文化與社區連結,一同慶祝 LES History Month!

#LESHistoryMonth #CommunityWeekend #OpenHouse #MenciusSocietyForTheArts #ChineseMusic CantoneseOpera CommunityArts LowerEastSide NYCArts


4
4 days ago

🎭 OPEN ARTS LES × Mencius Society for the Arts
Presented in collaboration with FABnyc

Join us for a special evening of Cantonese opera, Chinese music, and community arts at the East 4th Street Open Street in the Lower East Side! Experience traditional Chinese performing arts in one of NYC’s most vibrant community art spaces. ✨

歡迎大家來到下東城東四街開放街道,一起欣賞粵劇、中樂與社區藝術演出!本次活動由孟藝學會與 FABnyc
合作呈現,在紐約最具活力的社區藝術空間之一,感受傳統文化與下東城藝術社區的魅力。✨

📍 E 4th St Open Street
(Between Bowery & 2nd Ave)

📍 東四街開放街道
(包厘街與第二大道之間)

🗓 Thursday, May 21
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM

🗓 5月21日(星期四)
⏰ 下午5:30–7:30

Presented by Mencius Society for the Arts 孟藝學會
In collaboration with FABnyc
❤️

#OpenArtsLES #FABnyc #LowerEastSide #CantoneseOpera #ChineseMusic CommunityArts NYCArts LES Chinatown 孟藝學會 粵劇 下東城 紐約藝術


6
1 weeks ago

Our Chinese New Year celebration gathering at Essex Crossing 3/1 was a wonderful success! Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated with us! 🎉

Although the holiday season has passed, the warmth of coming together with all of you remains! 🌸

Follow @Mencius Society for the Arts for more exciting community events—hope to see you next time!

🔗 www.menciussociety.org
📞 1-212-431-7373
📧 admin@menciussociety.org

#LowerEastSide #CommunityEvent #MenciusSocietyFortheart


11
2 months ago


Mencius Society of the Arts invited to the UNHS stage and seeing everyone’s enthusiastic response, was truly touched!
Thank you to everyone on and off stage, and thank you to everyone watching this video.
Let‘s cherish these wonderful memories and meet again next year!
#menciussocietyforthearts #chinatown #menciussociety #unhs


4
2 months ago

🎉【新春欢聚一堂|Spring Festival Open House】
邀你一起迎春接福,共庆新年!
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of culture, community, and celebration!

📅 时间|Date & Time
2026年3月1日(周日)下午12:00–6:00
Sunday, March 1, 2026 | 12:00–6:00 PM

📍 地点|Location
175 Delancey St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10002

🍱 温馨提醒|Lunch Info
我们将为报名参加的朋友准备简单应节午餐!
请务必提前报名并领取午餐券,如果没有餐券则无法提供食物。
Free lunch will be provided for registered guests!
Please RSVP in advance and pick up your lunch ticket. Lunch will not be available without a ticket.

🎊 精彩活动|Activities:

· 音乐、曲艺、舞蹈表演 🎶
· 粤曲合唱 🎤
· 书法桌:写福字🖌️
· 开放麦克风时段 🎙️
· 麻将游戏,迎好运 🀄️
· 简单应节小食 🥟

座位有限,务必提前报名!
Limited seating — RSVP required!
📲 扫码报名或点击链接
Scan the QR code or click the link to RSVP
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmbdqDsszZlg6h32OXsiawIW0VlbshBLpFwrVPXENiFfjYKA/viewform

欢迎带上家人朋友,一起来热闹迎春!
Bring your friends and family — let’s celebrate the Year of the Horse together! 🐴🧧

🔗 www.menciussociety.org
📧admin@menciussociety.org

#springfestivalnyc #lunarnewyear #menciussociety


4
3 months ago

🎶 Discover Chinese Music 🎶

Join us this Sunday for an immersive journey into traditional Chinese music.
Experience live demonstrations and impromptu performances featuring pipa, yangqin, guzheng, ruan, and more —
presented by Xiao Xiannian, a national prize-winning virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist.

📅 Sunday, Feb 8, 2026
🕜 1:30–3:30 PM
📍 175 Delancey St. 4F, New York, NY 10002
🎟 FREE admission

All are welcome — music lovers, culture explorers, and the simply curious.
Scan the QR code to sign up!

🎶 走進中國民樂|Discover Chinese Music 🎶

這個週日,和我們一起走進中國傳統音樂的世界。
琵琶、揚琴、古箏、阮等民族樂器將在現場呈現,
由國家級大獎獲得者、多樂器演奏家 Xiao Xiannian 親自講解並即興演奏,
帶你近距離感受中國民樂的魅力。

📅 02/08/2026(週日)
🕜 1:30–3:30 PM
📍 175 Delancey St. 4F, New York, NY 10002
🎟 免費參加|Free Admission

歡迎所有對音樂與中國文化感興趣的朋友加入!
掃碼報名,名額有限。

#DiscoverChineseMusic #ChineseMusic #TraditionalMusic
#NYCEvents #CulturalEventsNYC #LiveMusic
#FreeEventsNYC #ChineseCulture


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3 months ago

🎵🎉“Echoes of the East River A Winter Resonance”concert complete.
Thank you to everyone onstage, backstage,
and all who joined us in person or in spirit.
Music is memory, encounter, and a warm river flowing.
We keep going. See you at the next stage! 👋

🎵🎉「东河冬声」音乐会圆满落幕。
感谢台前幕后每一位的付出,
感谢到场与在线支持的每一位朋友。
音乐是记忆,是相遇,是温暖的河流。
我们继续前行,下个舞台见!

#mencius #menciussocietyforthearts #chinesemusical


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5 months ago

🎵🎉“Echoes of the East River A Winter Resonance”concert complete.
Thank you to everyone onstage, backstage,
and all who joined us in person or in spirit.
Music is memory, encounter, and a warm river flowing.
We keep going. See you at the next stage! 👋

🎵🎉「东河冬声」音乐会圆满落幕。
感谢台前幕后每一位的付出,
感谢到场与在线支持的每一位朋友。
音乐是记忆,是相遇,是温暖的河流。
我们继续前行,下个舞台见!

#mencius #menciussocietyforthearts #chinesemusical


9
5 months ago

🎵🎉“Echoes of the East River A Winter Resonance”concert complete.
Thank you to everyone onstage, backstage,
and all who joined us in person or in spirit.
Music is memory, encounter, and a warm river flowing.
We keep going. See you at the next stage! 👋

🎵🎉「东河冬声」音乐会圆满落幕。
感谢台前幕后每一位的付出,
感谢到场与在线支持的每一位朋友。
音乐是记忆,是相遇,是温暖的河流。
我们继续前行,下个舞台见!

#mencius #menciussocietyforthearts #chinesemusical


9
5 months ago

🎵🎉“Echoes of the East River A Winter Resonance”concert complete.
Thank you to everyone onstage, backstage,
and all who joined us in person or in spirit.
Music is memory, encounter, and a warm river flowing.
We keep going. See you at the next stage! 👋

🎵🎉「东河冬声」音乐会圆满落幕。
感谢台前幕后每一位的付出,
感谢到场与在线支持的每一位朋友。
音乐是记忆,是相遇,是温暖的河流。
我们继续前行,下个舞台见!

#mencius #menciussocietyforthearts #chinesemusical


9
5 months ago


🎵🎉“Echoes of the East River A Winter Resonance”concert complete.
Thank you to everyone onstage, backstage,
and all who joined us in person or in spirit.
Music is memory, encounter, and a warm river flowing.
We keep going. See you at the next stage! 👋

🎵🎉「东河冬声」音乐会圆满落幕。
感谢台前幕后每一位的付出,
感谢到场与在线支持的每一位朋友。
音乐是记忆,是相遇,是温暖的河流。
我们继续前行,下个舞台见!

#mencius #menciussocietyforthearts #chinesemusical


9
5 months ago

Friends! There will be a heartwarming community concert at Murray Bergtraum High School on the afternoon of December 13th. Our Meng Arts Society‘s year-end concert, ”Winter Resonance,“ is just two days away! It will feature Chinese and Western music, with a touch of jazz.

📅 Date: DEC 13
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: Murry Bergtraum High School
Address: 411 Pearl St, New York, NY 10038

🎟️Buy Tickets Online
Click the link

👉bit.ly/WinterResonance

朋友們!12月13日下午在Murray Bergtraum高中有一場溫暖的社區音樂會。咱們孟藝學會年底的音樂會“東河冬聲”還有2天就要開始了啦!有中樂、西樂,還帶點爵士風。

📅 日期 | Date: DEC 13
⏰ 時間 | Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 地點 | Venue: Murry Bergtraum High School
地址 | Address: 411 Pearl St, New York, NY 10038

🎟️在線購票 | Online
點擊鏈接 | Click the link
👉bit.ly/WinterResonance


4
5 months ago

Friends! There will be a heartwarming community concert at Murray Bergtraum High School on the afternoon of December 13th.Our Mengyi Arts Association‘s year-end concert, ”Winter Resonance on the East River,“ is just 5 days away! It will feature Chinese and Western music, with a touch of jazz.

📅 Date: December 13
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: Murry Bergtraum High School
Address: 411 Pearl St, New York, NY 10038

🎟️ Online Tickets
Click the link:
👉 bit.ly/WinterResonance


2
5 months ago

Hello friends! Warm community concert alert! ”Winter Resonance by the East River,“ the year-end concert by Mengyi Arts, is happening in 13 days! Join us for an afternoon featuring Chinese and Western music, with a touch of jazz.

📅 Date: DEC 13
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: Murry Bergtraum High School
Address: 411 Pearl St, New York, NY 10038

🎟️ Get Your Tickets

1. Online
Click the link below to purchase:
👉 bit.ly/WinterResonance
2. Pick Up Tickets In-Person:
Visit the front desk at Mengyi Center (175) during the following times to collect tickets from Tongxin or Nancy:
· Thursday, Dec 4: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
· Friday, Dec 5: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
· Saturday, Dec 6: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Come enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music and warm community vibes! We look forward to seeing you there!


5
5 months ago


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