eventsThere’s always something exciting happening at Essex Market.
From cooking workshops and demonstrations to guest speakers, and even dance classes, the calendar is packed with events for people of all ages!
Come by for a weekly regular event —or check out special events happening later this month— to see what we have in store for you at New York City’s most historic public market.
We also host a variety of regular programs with the support of our local community partners and city organisations.
To learn more about our work with the community, visit our programs page.
Regular Events:
essex kitchenFresh Bites Cooking Demos
Walk-in classes every Tuesday, 10–11AM with Chinese translation, and Thursday, 10–11AM with Spanish translation.
essex mezzanineWellness Classes by Community Healthcare Network
Yoga every first Sunday, 10:30AM–11:30AM
Zumba Dance every last Sunday, 10:30AM–11:30AM
essex marketImmigrant New York Food Tours with Like A Local Tours
Meets on Saturdays at 2:30PM and on Sundays at 12AM
This Month
Free Intro to Tango with TriANGulO
TriANGulO is hosting a free Intro to Tango on the Essex Market Mezzanine followed by an afternoon milonga, a tango dance party, with host Carina Moeller.
All are welcome! Come and dance or watch the party on the mezzanine.
La Cocina de Loisaida: Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning how to make the Puerto Rican National Dish - Arroz con Gandules as well as Pernil and Yuca con mojo de Ajo y Cebollas. These are traditional favorites in Puerto Rico and you will learn how to make them with ease!
La Cocina de Loisaida: Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning how to make the Puerto Rican National Dish - Arroz con Gandules as well as Pernil and Yuca con mojo de Ajo y Cebollas. These are traditional favorites in Puerto Rico and you will learn how to make them with ease!
Talk & Taste: Tropical Cooking with Von Diaz
Emmy Award-winning documentarian and Chef Von Diaz is joining us for the September edition of Essex Market's Talk & Taste series! With her new cookbook Islas, Diaz presents a celebration of the vibrancy, resilience, and creativity of tropical food cultures—from Cuba to the Seychelles to Fiji and beyond.
Chef Diaz is stopping by to chat about the making of Islas, show off one of the delicious recipes from the book, and sign your copy at the end of the evening.
Talk & Taste: Bright Cooking with Camille Becerra
Our August Talk & Taste event explores the world of Camille Becerra. A celebrated Top Chef alumni and longtime fan of Essex Market, Becerra will join us for an evening of conversation and cooking through her book, Bright Cooking — which presents a new take on pantry staples, mother sauces, and more — afterwards, we will taste some bites from Bright Cooking, and Camille will sign your book.
Talk & Taste: Nom Wah with Wilson Tang & Joshua David Stein
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month and Lower East Side History Month, Wilson is stopping by the Essex Market kitchen for a special edition Talk & Taste evening with his friend and collaborator Joshua David Stein.
Together with Chef Annette Tomei, they will discuss the history of Nom Wah, the making of The Nom Wah Cookbook, answer your questions and show off one of the delicious recipes from the book! Your book will be signed at the end of the evening, with purchase.
Talk & Taste: Food Gifts with Elle Simone Scott
Elle Simone Scott shares exciting tips, recipes and more as a regular host on PBS’ America’s Test Kitchen. This spring, the food stylist and journalist celebrates her second cookbook release with Food Gifts: 150+ Irresistible Recipes for Crafting Personalized Presents.
Meet Elle as she speaks about her exciting new book, which she will be signing at the end of the evening, and shows off some delicious recipes from Food Gifts.
Top Hops Beer Class
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between an Ale and a Lager? What is beer actually made from? Is it true if cold beer warms up it gets skunked? Why are there so many beer styles? Wonder no more as we run through the basics of beer and introduce you to the major beer styles.
Whether you're already a beer lover or you're just dipping your toe in the water, we welcome you to join us.
Who Won the Pushcart Wars? 200 Years of Essex Market and the LES
Most Lower East Siders know that Essex Market only recently moved into its new space in Essex Crossing. But how many are aware there was another, far older Essex Market that was built just a few blocks away in 1818?
This talk traces the evolution of food vending in the Lower East Side, with the chance to sample market fare and street foods from 19th century New York after the talk as well!
This event is open to the public, located on the mezzanine level. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Tango Salon with TriANGulO
MILONGA LA GALLERIA: TriANGulO is holding a Tango Salon Event at Essex Market!
Attend the free INTRO TO TANGO on the Essex Market Mezzanine and then join the tango dance party with DJ Richard Ariza & Carina Moeller. All are welcome! You can come and dance or just watch while you eat at the market.
No Partner necessary. All are welcome. Mask Optional.
Talk & Taste: SESAME, SOY, SPICE
Remy Park will be stopping by Essex Kitchen to promote her new book SESAME, SOY, SPICE with a talk, cooking demo and signing!
In SESAME, SOY, SPICE, Park offers elegant, easy-to-make plant-based takes on international and Asian-ish dishes, and explores traditional vegan diets within her cultures, including Korean temple food, Japanese Buddhist cuisine, and Taiwanese faux meats.
Join us on Thursday March 28, doors open at 6pm.
CPC Family Day
Join us for CPC Family Day. There will be fun activities for early childhood and elementary school children, and resources for the entire family. We will have raffles and wheel prizes, too.
Open to the Public!
Join us for Talk & Taste evenings at Essex Market!
Hosted in partnership with Kitchen Arts & Letters and Edible Manhattan, New York's most historic market opens the kitchen doors to welcome you to our series of monthly presentations on the past, present and future of food culture in NYC.
Each evening we’ll explore the relationship between food and our city with a variety of guest chefs and speakers, while savoring tasty bites that celebrate the diverse culinary landscape of the city!
See our calendar or join the newsletter to stay tuned to our next installment of Talk & Taste.
Image: Chef Jon Kung speaks on his culinary journey during a Talk and Taste evening.
Interested in hosting your own event?
Hosting an event at Essex Market is a unique experience that gives you and your guests the opportunity to interact with the city’s most exciting public market.