Full Schedule:

11:30am | Meet at the Grandaddy coffee shop
290 Grand St. at Eldridge

11:30am-2pm | Art & snack stops around the LES
(Note the end of the Hole Gallery is different from the starting location)

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More about the neighborhood:

The area nestled between Houston and Canal St on the north and south and the Bowery and the East River on the east and west is one of the most vibrant in the city. Influenced by the many diverse ethnic groups and immigrants who have made NYC their home, it feels like a microcosm of what NYC is all about — a melting pot of cultures, entrepreneurship and creativity. There is always something new to discover here, and this tour is all about taking the time to notice the richness and beauty that comes with this diversity.

More about your Guide:

Alexandra Harper is a Graphic Designer, arts enthusiast, culture vulture and foodie who believes that the arts, in all of their many forms, are the lifeblood of NYC. Originally from a small town in Vermont, she has spent the past 17 years exploring every nook and cranny of this amazing city and has compiled a roster of diverse and artful experiences which provide both locals and visitors alike a unique perspective of the Big Apple. In the past five years, she has curated and produced over 150 arts-based experiences for Women of Culture. She have a passion for community-building, meeting new people and sharing this city with others. Her designer’s eye, elevated aesthetic, thirst for uniqueness and sophisticated palette make her a discerning critic, and she will help you discover only the best of what NYC has to offer!