MoRUS Lower East Side History Month Film Screening - May 28th
Schedule
Thu May 28 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space (MoRUS) | New York, NY
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.
May 28th Screening: Tompkins Square Riot Footage
Tompkins Square Riot Footage – This footage is from the 1988 Tompkins Square Riot, filmed by Clayton Patterson. The riot occurred on August 6–7 after police escalated violence against parkgoers following public opposition to the 1 a.m. park curfew. The riot became a catalyst for increased housing activism.
DOORS at 6pm
Location: Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space, 155 Loisaida Ave NY NY 10009
After each showing, there will be a discussion and Q&A with special guests!
Ticket Information
A $15 Ticket includes: admission to the screening, one complimentary drink, one Shadow newspaper
A $25 Ticket includes: admission to the screening, one complimentary drink, one Shadow newspaper, plus one year membership to the Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space
More about Lower East Side History Month
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.
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
Where is it happening?
Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space (MoRUS), 155 Loisaida Avenue, New York, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 17.85 to USD 28.52
