• Jackson heights events collage week starting 2025-09-09

    🥟 Sep 9-15: Storytime for kids, jazz for grownups in Jackson Heights

    Hola amigos, I spent the weekend hanging out at the World’s Borough Bookshop on 34th ave and 73rd st… and it was a blast! Saturday’s ”jackson heights in a cup” was a feast that mixed latin american and south asian flavors: desi chicken pastelito, fluffy conchas, fusion agua frescas, even an ice kaapi-chata. Then on…


  • 🥟 Sept 2–8: From baile funk to board games in Jackson Heights

    Hello neighbor, Jackson Heights got some well-deserved love online this week in this Reddit thread. People raved about the Roosevelt Ave station being the best transfer point in Queens (five subway lines plus buses to everywhere), and no surprise, many mentioned the food… everything from samosas to arepas to dumplings within a few blocks. And…


  • Collage of local events in Queens: a live band performing under colorful lights, fans gathering outside Citi Field stadium, friends playing ping pong in a cozy room, and a jazz group with saxophones and drums playing at an intimate venue.

    🥟 Aug 26-31: Mile race, cumbia beats, BBQ vibes in Jackson Heights

    Your guide to Aug 26–31 2025 in Jackson Heights: races, live music, crafts, and the biggest farmers market in Queens.


  • 🥟 Aug 19-25: Pizza, Poetry, and Park Grooves in Jackson Heights

    Hey neighbor, This week was full of discoveries. The Evergreen building on 80th and Roosevelt? Originally a hotel, tower and all. The mystery spot on 35th Ave? The Fillmore, with a design that still leaves people wide-eyed. On the practical side, talk of broker fees and rising rents reminded us that conversations here range from…


  • 🥟 Gaita, Brass & Bike Rides – Your Week in Jackson Heights

    Hey neighbor, In case you missed it: we had a real earthquake this week, a small one but enough for a few coffee cups to rattle. El Coyote on Northern Blvd has changed its name and sparked mixed reviews. Some love the fresh take, others miss the old menu. Walgreens on 82nd is closing after…


  • Collage showing upcoming cultural events in Queens. Left: two performers smile and pose with a guitar outside a red gate. Top right: dancers in colorful traditional dresses twirl during a street parade. Bottom right: promotional flyer for the book launch

    🥟 Aug 5–11: Parades, Python & Jazz Nights in Jackson Heights

    Aug 5–11 2025 in Jackson Heights: Ecuadorian Day Parade, jazz concerts, coding workshops, and more local gems to check out.


  • Collage: Street Beat Brass Band performing, Toastmasters group giving speeches, and Mehrnam Rastegari playing kamancheh at Terraza 7.

    🥟 July 29 – Aug 4: Street Beats, Crafts & Jazz in Jackson Heights

    Jackson Heights Insider for July 29 – Aug 4: concerts, crafts, jazz, Restaurant Week deals, LIC events, FutureCard subway savings, plus supporter news


  • 🥟 First edition! Movies, music, and maracas in JH this week

    Hey neighbor, Welcome to the very first edition of Jackson Heights Insider! Every Tuesday, we’ll send you a handpicked roundup of what’s happening around the neighborhood – quick, useful, and totally local. From films and jazz to salsa and steak, here’s what’s on tap for July 22–28:(Looking for more? This is just a short list.…