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Hey friend,
It’s always uplifting to meet neighbors who roll up their sleeves for the community. Yesterday I caught up with Jonathan Forgash from Queens Together. His group helped feed more than 300,000 people during the toughest days of the pandemic, and they’re still working to support restaurants across Queens. It’s great to see the work recognized – he was even named New Yorker of the Week on Spectrum news! Along with Laura Siciliano-Rosen, he also co-publishes the Eats in Queens newsletter, which is sent out every Thursday and is packed with restaurant news and food stories. Check out the Eat in Queens newsletter and sign up for it over here.
If you know someone else in the neighborhood with an inspiring story who should be featured, please reach out and let us know!
Hungry yet?
Here’s what else is on the menu this week in Jackson Heights.
(Looking for more? This is just a short list. See the full calendar at jacksonheightsinsider.com/events)
September 16–22, 2025
Featured Event: 🎺 Summer Sunday (9/21 from 6pm): Alex Owen Quartet
Classic swing and New Orleans jazz magic on the Espresso 77 patio. Bring your friends and soak in the groove. → See the show
Tuesday, September 16
Save the St. Mark’s Greenspace | 6:30 pm | 34-25 82nd St • Community meeting on the fate of St. Mark’s garden → Join the discussion
Wednesday, September 17
Exquisite Corpse, Queens Edition | 7:00 pm | World’s Borough Bookshop • Poets riff on “Renegade” one line at a time → Reserve your spot
Thursday, September 18
Queens Community Board 3 Monthly Meeting | 7:00 pm | Renaissance Charter School • Stay in the loop on local decisions → Attend in person
Friday, September 19
Hispanic Heritage Month: Paint-Your-Own Quetzalcoatl | 3:00 pm | Queens Public Library at Jackson Heights • Teens paint Aztec winged serpents. Ages 12–18 → Drop in
Science Fridays with Stephany the Scientist | 5:45 pm | 34th Ave & 93rd St • Fun street science with kids • Family friendly → Stop by
Saturday, September 20
Toastmasters International: America’s Best | 10:00 am | Elmhurst Hospital & Zoom • Build your speaking chops, hybrid option available → Sign up here
Sunday, September 21
Pizza Master Class for Kids | 11:30 am | Elements Pizzeria • Make your own pie, sip lemonade • $45 → Register now
Queens Hispanic Day Parade | 12:00 pm | 37th Ave (69th–89th St) • Floats, flags, música y orgullo → Catch the parade
Summer Sundays Plus: Alex Owen Quartet | 6:00 pm | Espresso 77 • Swing and New Orleans vibes under the trees → See the show
Monday, September 22
Figure Drawing Session (with live model) | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | A.R.T. Shop, 37th Ave • Charcoal, creativity, and a chance to practice your lines. • $15 → Reserve a spot
More to do in Queens
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8th Annual QUIP World Music Festival | Sat Sep 20, 3:00–10:00 pm | Sunnyside Gardens Park • Global beats, food trucks, outdoor fun • $20 adults, $5 kids → Get tickets
Carnaval De La Cultura Latina | Sun Sep 21, 11:00 am–6:30 pm | Junction Blvd, Corona • Music, food, giveaways, family fun • Free • All ages → Celebrate together
Sunnyside Night Market: Hispanic Heritage Month | Sun Sep 21, 4:00–9:00 pm | 40 St–Lowery St, Queens • Street food, DJs, crafts, dancing • Free entry • Family friendly → Join the party
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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Until next Tuesday… may your pupusas be cheesy, your bodegas stay open late, and your bike lane always be clear!
Jonathan (JBS)
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