Hey neighbor,

What a week to be in Jackson Heights.

Queens Pride brought music, flags, dancing, and thousands of people to 37th Avenue on Sunday. The mayor stopped by too, proving that even City Hall knows where the party is.

Now the neighborhood is trading rainbow flags for orange and blue. The Knicks lead the NBA Finals 2-1 and are just two wins from the championship with games 4 and 5 on Wednesday and Saturday. It feels especially fitting that star player Jalen Brunson is already watching over us from the mural at Northern Boulevard and 84th Street, which he personally helped unveil in 2023.

He is not our only basketball hero. Jackson Heights resident Craig Campanella spends his weekends carrying a ladder around Queens and replacing missing nets on park hoops. He says hoops without nets make him sad. Honestly, we understand.

And just when you thought we had reached our sports limit, the World Cup kicks off this Thursday, with matches nearly every day through mid-July. The opening game will even be shown at Paseo Park (see more about that below).

For even more neighborhood news, the latest issue of the Jackson Heights Beautification Group newsletter is out too.

Now stretch, hydrate, and lace up your most comfortable sneakers. We have a championship-sized list of events ahead.

This Week in Jackson Heights

June 9–14, 2026

Featured Event

🏡 Historic Jackson Heights Weekend | Saturday, June 13, 10:00am–4:00pm | Renaissance Charter School

Step inside the neighborhood’s history with vintage photos, a free lecture, and the once-a-year chance to explore up to 15 private garden courtyards. The exhibit runs from 10:00am–2:00pm, the lecture begins at 11:00am, and the self-guided garden tour runs from noon–4:00pm. The exhibit and lecture are free. Garden tour tickets are $15 and available at Espresso 77 or at the Renaissance Charter School on Saturday morning. The garden tour rain date is June 20. All other activities are rain or shine. Open the garden gates​

Upgrade Your Social Life One Dinner at a Time If you’ve been meaning to meet more people where you live… this is your sign. Great food, curated tables, and an easy bar hang afterward for whoever wants to keep the night going. Sign Up for our next Dinner on June 30th

Tuesday, June 9

Creative Aging: Café and Creativity | 10:30am–12:30pm | Jackson Heights Library • Seniors, coffee, crafts, no registration needed → Get creative over coffee​

Wednesday, June 10

Cocktail Tasting with Về Để Đi’s Michael Rosen | 7:00pm–9:00pm | The Queensboro • Vietnamese liqueurs, cocktails, dinner menu available → Raise a tasting glass​

ART Crochet Club | 7:30pm–8:30pm | Art Retail Therapy • Ages 7+, beginners welcome, bring your yarn → Get hooked on crochet​

JH Art Talks #61 | 8:00pm–9:00pm | Espresso 77 • Arrive early, grab a drink, meet local artists → See what they’re making​

Thursday, June 11

World Cup Watch Party: Mexico vs. South Africa | 2:00pm–3:00pm | Paseo Park, 34th Avenue and 78th Street • Giant screen, global neighbors, bring your team spirit → Cheer with the neighborhood​

Candidates’ Forum | 6:15pm–8:15pm | Renaissance Charter School • Meet the candidates, bring your questions → Hear from the candidates​

Spring Fever Wine & Dine | 7:00pm–10:00pm | Addictive Wine and Tapas • Five courses, five wines, come hungry • $100, tax and gratuity extra → Save your seat for dinner​

Friday, June 12

Mutual Aid Folk Show | 5:00pm–6:00pm | The World’s Borough Bookshop • Folk music for a good cause • Suggested donation $10–$15 → Hear the music, help neighbors​

Dads Night | 8:00pm–9:00pm | Ready Penny Inn • Local dads, relaxed drinks, no speeches required → Clink glasses with the dads​

Saturday, June 13

Historic Jackson Heights Weekend | 10:00am–4:00pm | Renaissance Charter School • Vintage photos, local history, secret garden courtyards • Garden tour $15 → Explore old Jackson Heights​

HOP ON! Art & Train Show | 3:00pm–6:00pm | Art Retail Therapy • Model trains, NYC art, snacks, family-friendly fun → All aboard for art​

NYC Tapas Week | 4:00pm–10:00pm | Addictive Wine and Tapas • Spanish bites, good wine, share everything → Go out for tapas​

Sunday, June 14

Les Petites Gallery | 9:00am–6:00pm | 34th Avenue between 82nd and 83rd Streets • Open-air art, neighborhood stroll strongly encouraged → Browse art on the avenue​

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Close Encounters of the 34th Avenue Kind | Tue, Jun 9, 6:30pm–8:30pm | LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, Long Island City • See how Paseo Park came to life. Free, RSVP required → Watch our street’s big-screen story​

Queens Night Market | Sat, Jun 13, 4:00pm–midnight | Flushing Meadows Corona Park • Global bites, live music, come hungry. Take the 7 train, parking is $15 → Eat your way around Queens​

Performances at Beach 94th Amphitheater | Sat, Jun 13, 6:00pm–7:15pm | Beach 94th Street Amphitheater, Rockaways • Dancing by the beach, RSVP encouraged. Check for weather updates → Catch a seaside performance​

Elmhurst Mile | Sun, Jun 14, 8:00am–10:00am | Frank D. O’Connor Playground, Elmhurst • One mile, all levels, kids races too. Festival afterward → Run, cheer, or join the fun​

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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Jonathan (JBS)