Hey neighbor!

Notice anything different up top? That’s right, we got ourselves a shiny new logo. We’re finally going pro over here (well, kind of – I’m still writing this in my pijamas). That said, we always loved the idea of a logo designed by someone from the neighborhood. So consider this a soft call-out: if you’re a local artist with ideas, or you’d just love to see a community logo competition happen, hit reply and let us know. Enough interest and we’ll make it a thing. 🎨

Hope you stayed warm and safe during that wild blizzard. If you missed it (how?!), the beautiful snow-covered Paseo Park illustration below by local artist Mary Hawkins (@maryhawkinsnyc) will give you the idea. Mary was one of 26 Queens artists who painted a granite block for our #PaintingPaseo mural project last year. Her block is on 80th Street!

Big night tonight. Our dinner club is ON, and the table is set. Already full for this round, but the next dinner is Wednesday March 25th. Head to dinnerclub.jacksonheightsinsider.com to grab a spot before it fills up.

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone beginning the month of Ramadan! Wishing you a beautiful and restful month. 🌙

🏘️ Neighbor Shoutouts

Big thanks to John Capouya, Alice Crespo, Diana Chery and Nikki Amberstone for supporting the newsletter. It means a lot! If you want to chip, you can support us here.

Alice has drawn our attention to Helping Hands for the Disabled of NYC, a wonderful organization that creates recreational activities and opportunities for people with disabilities right here in our community.

And fellow neighbor Nikki Amberstone wants to spread the word about two local gems. First, Apicha Community Health Center, which provides affirming medical care, including specialized support for trans individuals. Second, Second Story Movement, a pilates & yoga studio on 37th Ave between 81st and 82nd run by local angel Elaine O’Brien. Nikki says the studio and its community are incredibly welcoming. When she lost belongings in a house fire, the people there literally gave her the clothes off their backs. That’s Jackson Heights for you. ❤️

This Week in Jackson Heights

February 24 – March 2, 2026

Featured Event

🔧 Jackson Heights Makers Guild First Meetup | Thursday, February 26 | 6:30–7:30pm | Nancy Blake’s Tavern, 82-19 Northern Blvd

Something new is being built in Jackson Heights – literally. The Makers Guild is holding its very first meetup, and all creatives are invited: 3D printers, knitters, sculptors, tinkerers, painters, you name it. Bring a project to show off or just come meet your fellow makers. Look for the table with the 3D-printed banana. Free to attend. Learn more​

Tuesday, February 24

ESL Conversation Club | 4–6pm | 34th Ave & 93rd St. Basic lesson at 4pm, conversation practice at 5pm. All levels welcome, bring your questions. Free. → Learn more​

Wednesday, February 25

Queens Fiber Crafters Monthly Meetup | 7:30–9:30pm | A.R.T. Shop, 84-26 37th Ave. BYO project, share skills, make friends. All ages welcome. Sign up via Meetup or call 718-406-9444. → Learn more​

Thursday, February 26

Jackson Heights Makers Guild First Meetup | 6:30–7:30pm | Nancy Blake’s Tavern, 82-19 Northern Blvd. Look for the 3D-printed banana. Free. → Learn more​

Movie Night Meet-up: Oscar’s Preview | 7–8pm | The Queensboro, 80-02 Northern Blvd. Free screening of 9-time nominee Sentimental Value (Norwegian/Swedish/English with English subtitles). Seating is limited, grab your spot. Free. → Reserve your seat​

Friday, February 27

NYC Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit at QPL | 3–5pm | Queens Public Library, 35-51 81st St. In-person help with SNAP, health insurance, HEAP, MetroCards, rent freeze, and more. No appointment needed. For adults and seniors. Free. → Learn more​

Music Show: Jon Allen | 8:30–10pm | Espresso 77, 35-57 77th St. Live tunes, good coffee, local art. A perfect Thursday night out. → Learn more​

Saturday, February 28

Queens Book Club Discussion: The Loneliness of Sunny and Sonia | 2–3pm | The World’s Borough Bookshop, 34-06 73rd St. Kiran Desai’s sweeping new novel — love, family, and the modern world. Discounted copies available via the event page. Free. → Learn more​

Musiquita’s Saturday Afternoon Cozy Jams | 4–4:45pm | Community United Methodist Church, 81-10 35th Ave. Bilingual English and Spanish music for the whole family. Running Saturdays through March 28. $15 per person. → Get tickets​

Sunday, March 1

Jackson Heights Greenmarket | 8am–2pm | 34th Ave & 79th–80th St. The biggest Greenmarket in Queens. SNAP/EBT, WIC, Health Bucks, and credit all accepted. Farmers may leave early in bad weather. → Learn more​

The Pedro Giraudo Quartet: Contemporary Tango | First set 6–7pm, second set 8–9pm | Terraza 7, 40-19 Gleane St, Elmhurst. Latin GRAMMY winner Pedro Giraudo brings Argentine tango into the present. $20 cover (mezzanine). → Get tickets​

More to do in Queens

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Monthly Artist Meetup | Wed 2/25, 6–8pm | Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing. Connect with Queens creatives, drinks and light bites included. Parking is tight, paid lots nearby on Farrington St. Free. → Learn more​

Great Expectations (The Acting Company) | Sat 2/28, 2–4:30pm | Queens Theatre, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Corona. Dickens gets a hilarious, bingeable makeover. Best for teens and adults. 2 hrs 30 mins with intermission. $35–$45. → Get tickets​

March with JHI in the St. Pat’s For All Parade | Sun 3/1, line up 11am, parade at noon | 43rd St & Skillman Ave, Woodside. All are welcome, come carry a banner or hand out whistles. Email [email protected] for details. Free. → Learn more​

Heads-up: times and places can change, so make sure you confirm event details with the organizers before you go.

And remember – this list is just a selection of everything that’s going on locally. You can check out full listings for more events at JacksonHeightsInsider.com/events​

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That’s your week, neighbors. From Oscar-nominated Norwegian cinema on Thursday to tango on Sunday, and somewhere in between, a person at Nancy Blake’s holding a 3D-printed banana who just wants to talk about their projects. This neighborhood, honestly. Never change!

Con cariño,

Jonathan (JBS)