About this Event
May is Lower East Side History Month!
MoRUS will be screening films about taking over abandoned buildings, fixing them up, and turning them into communal housing in the Lower East Side. After each showing, there will be a discussion and Q&A with special guests!
DOORS at 6pm every THURSDAY April 23rd till May 28th 2026
Location: Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space, 155 Loisaida Ave NY NY 10009
Lower East Side History Month is an annual celebration of the stories and peoples of the LES. This year, over 60 organizations -- including museums, arts nonprofits, community centers, small businesses, and gardens, will host learning opportunities, tours, performances, and public events!
The LES and Chinatown have deep histories as sites of refuge, community, and mutual aid -- places created by immigrants for immigrants.
At a time when immigrant communities are being targeted and villainized, we encourage everyone this May to celebrate and honor the extraordinary contributions immigrants from all parts of the world have made to the rich, diverse history of our neighborhood.
All film screenings are free, but we encourage a $5 donation.
FILM SCHEDULE
April 23rd – El Corazon de Loisaida
April 30th – Your House is Mine + Survival Without Rent
May 7th – Squat or Rot + How to Squash a Squat
May 14th – Take Over + Occupied
May 21st – Umbrella House aka Squatters
May 28th – Tompkins Square Riot Footage
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space (MoRUS), 155 Loisaida Avenue, New York, United States
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