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 sunday, I came back to catch a talk tracing the roots of Brazilian baile funk – a genre with as much story as sound.

Adrian, the force behind the shop, is building more than a bookstore – it’s quickly becoming one of the neighborhood’s cultural hubs.

Follow his bookstore on instagram or check out the podcast interview with epicenter nyc to learn more about his journey.

The rest of their September schedule is out too!

And here’s what else is happening around our neighborhood from September 9 – 15, 2025:

(Looking for more? This is just a short list. See the full calendar at jacksonheightsinsider.com/events)

Featured Event

🎶 Cultura Nueva, York | Sat 6:30 pm | A.R.T. Shop, 84-26 37th Ave • Photo gallery meets live cumbia, community, and culture • Suggested donation $15–25 → Come dance and celebrate​

Tuesday, September 9

Jackson Heights Tuesday Cinema: Entre Nos | 3 pm | Queens Public Library, 35-51 81st St • Free movie screening for adults, RSVP encouraged • Adults → Reserve with the library​

Wednesday, September 10

SNAP Benefits Enrollment Assistance | 1 pm | EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care, 40-31 82nd St • Help signing up for food benefits • Free → Drop in for support​

Play Dungeons & Dragons @ The Queensboro | 6 pm | The Queensboro, 80-02 Northern Blvd • Roll dice, slay monsters, eat good food • $20 → Grab tickets​

Queens’ Awesomeness Karaoke Night with Machiran | 11:30 pm | Terraza 7, 40-19 Gleane St • Karaoke in any language, hosted with flair • RSVP encouraged → Sing your story​

Thursday, September 11

Jackson Heights Book Club: We Solve Murders | 5 pm | Queens Public Library, 35-51 81st St • Book chat with your neighbors • Adults → Join the discussion​

Trevor Turla Trio / Soul Jazz | 7:30 pm | Terraza 7, 40-19 Gleane St • Brass, grooves, and soulful vibes • $20 cover → Get your groove on​

Friday, September 12

Puppet Show: The Little Red Hen | 5:30 pm | 34th Ave & 93rd St • Classic puppet show outdoors • Kids welcome → Bring the family​

Saturday, September 13

Poetry Reading with Richard Jeffrey Newman | 2:30 pm | Queens Public Library, 35-51 81st St • Healing, poetry, and reflection • Adults → Hear the poems​

🎶 Cultura Nueva, York | 6:30 pm | A.R.T. Shop, 84-26 37th Ave • Photo gallery meets live cumbia, community, and culture • Suggested donation $15–25 → Come dance and celebrate​

Sunday, September 14

Children Bilingual Storytime | 4 pm | The World’s Borough Bookshop, 34-06 73rd St • Authors reading magical stories, ages 4+ • Kids + families → Catch the readings​

Monday, September 15

34 Ave Bike Classes | 6 pm | 93rd St & 34th Ave • Learn to ride or get back on the bike • All ages → Hop on two wheels​

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Does Your Family Business Need An Advisory Board? | Tue Sep 9, 12–2 pm | Queens Chamber of Commerce, 75-20 Astoria Blvd S • Practical talk on boards and growth • RSVP encouraged → Join the discussion​

Queens Night Market | Sat Sep 13, 4 pm–midnight | Flushing Meadows Corona Park • 100+ vendors, global bites, live music • Transit encouraged, $15 parking → Explore the market​

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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