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SUMMARY:34 Ave Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 34 Ave & 93 St for some friendly matches. \nPull up a chair\, challenge a neighbor\, and stay as long as there are players! All ages welcome. Challengers sought. \nSponsored by the 34th Avenue Open Streets Coalition and powered by Volunteers.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/34-ave-chess-club/
LOCATION:34th Avenue & 93rd Street\, 34th Ave & 93rd St\, Queens\, NY 11372\, USA
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SUMMARY:Chess Club for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Chess Club! Kids are invited to a fun and engaging chess instruction session where they will learn fundamental tactics and strategy for all three facets of the game: opening\, middle\, and end. \nThis program is funded by New York City Council Member Shekar Krishnan. \n\n\n(718) 899-2500\nGet directions to event.\n\nAUDIENCE\nKids(6-11)
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/chess-club-for-kids-2/
LOCATION:Queens Public Library at Jackson Heights\, 35-51 81st Street\, Queens\, NY 11372\, Queens\, NY\, 11372\, US
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SUMMARY:Visibility Brigade - Jackson Heights
DESCRIPTION:The Visibility Brigade aka Rush Hour Resistance was founded in 2020 to provide physical messaging in the real world. We remind everyday people that they are not alone in these unprecedented times. \nWE PROVIDE THE MESSAGING\, YOU JUST NEED TO SHOW UP WITH YOUR PASSION! Please visit https://visibilitybrigade.com for more info. \nNote: For safety reasons\, we do not publicly share the location of this activity. If you are not already involved with Jackson Heights Indivisible\, we will ask you to join us at one of our biweekly meetings so we can get to know each other a bit before joining us on an outreach shift. You can register for an in-person meeting or a Zoom meeting.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/visibility-brigade-jackson-heights/
LOCATION:Jackson Heights\, Queens\, NY\, USA
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SUMMARY:Spring Zumba with Leo
DESCRIPTION:FREE ZUMBA this Spring at the garden! Come get down with your bad selves with Leo\, our amazing Zumba instructor\, every Monday and Wednesday in May and June at 6:00 PM. Yes\, even on Memorial Day. \n@leozumbanyc is the best; he keeps you wanting more… Have some fun and get some exercise in the process. \nAlways check back here for cancellations due to inclement weather. \nCLASS DATES:\nMay 11\, 13\, 18\, 20\, 25\, 27\nJune 1\, 3\, 8\, 10\, 15\, 17\, 22\, 24\, 29
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/spring-zumba-with-leo/
LOCATION:Moore Jackson Community Garden\, 31-57 51st St\, Woodside\, NY 11377\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T183000
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SUMMARY:Queens Distance Runners: Jackson Heights Community Run @ Queensboro
DESCRIPTION:The Meetup is 6:30PM opposite The Queensboro. We wait until 6:35PM\, take our Weekly Photo at the mural\, then head off for our beautiful 5K route. \nRoute: Down 34th Avenue to 69th\, return and head all the way to PS 149 for 2 loops\, returning all the way back on 34th ending at Travers Park for your 5K.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/queens-distance-runners-jackson-heights-community-run-queensboro/
LOCATION:80th St & Northern Blvd\, Queens\, NY 11372\, USA
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SUMMARY:Run/Walk for Mental Health Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun Run/Walk to boost mental health awareness and support the cause together!\n\n\nJoin Us for the Run/Walk for Mental Health Awareness!\nGet ready to lace up your sneakers and make a difference in person! Our community event is all about spreading the word and supporting mental wellness. Whether you’re running or walking\, it’s a great chance to connect\, get moving\, and show some love for mental health. \nBring your friends\, and positive vibes — let’s make this day unforgettable! \nMeet up 6:30/ Take off 7;00pm \nAll paces welcome they will be a group for runners and a group for walkers \nBag check available \n$5 fee refundable upon check in
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/run-walk-for-mental-health-awareness/
LOCATION:Queens Beer Factory\, 86-13 Northern Boulevard\, Queens\, NY 11372\, Queens\, NY\, 11372\, US
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SUMMARY:JH Art Talks #60 Jess Levey and Nancy Gesimondo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second event of our 2026 season. The evening starts with Nancy Gesimondo sharing her recent photography projects\, followed by Jess Levy presenting her multi-media work. The talk begins at 8 pm at Espresso 77 cafe. We invite you to arrive around 7 pm\, settle in with a drink and/or food\, and grab a seat. Espresso 77 is pleased to offer a happy hour with discounts on draft beer pints\, glasses of wine\, and wine cocktails till 8 pm.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/jh-art-talks-60-jess-levey-and-nancy-gesimondo/
LOCATION:Espresso 77\, 35-57 77th St\, Jackson Heights\, NY 11372\, USA
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SUMMARY:Monthly Jazz Jam - May 2026 - Honoring Frank Sinatra
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special edition of our Monthly Jazz Jam as we celebrate the legacy of Frank Sinatra. Our Jazz Jams are open to professional jazz musicians\, graduate students studying jazz\, music educators and serious hobbyists\, our Monthly Jazz Jams invites musicians to perform at Flushing Town Hall. All are welcome\, regardless of instrument (vocalists\, too!). Our Steinway baby grand and drum kit are available at each Jam. FTH’s Jazz Jam house band leader\, Carol Sudhalter\, plays flute\, baritone and tenor sax and has been running our Monthly Jazz Jams since 2016. She is joined by Joe Vincent Tranchina (piano)\, Eric Lemon (bass) and Scott Neumann (drums). Each house band member brings over 40 years of Jazz experience to the jam! \nPlay Jazz? Join us free of charge. Don’t play\, but love Jazz? Come listen!
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/monthly-jazz-jam-may-2026-honoring-frank-sinatra/
LOCATION:Flushing Town Hall\, 137-35 Northern Blvd\, Flushing\, NY 11354\, USA
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SUMMARY:ART Crochet Club! Beginner to Intermediate Friendly Workshop (7+)
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of crochet! Practice and graduate to making the pattern of your choice! You’ll leave knowing how to pick your crochet needle\, what gauge is\, & how to make chains. After you’ve gotten the hand of it\, we’ll guide you in picking a project to work on. Every time you come in\, continue working on your project in a guided instructed environment. \nThis is an intergenerational biweekly crochet lesson that adapts to wherever you are in your learning process. Whether you have never held a crochet needle before or want to get some help in getting the right knot for your project. \n\n\n\n\nSIGN UP BELOW or In-store. English y Español. $20 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCrochet Class! Wed. May 13\, 7:30PM \n$21.00
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/crochet-beginner-to-intermediate-friendly-workshop-talleres-de-crochet-eng-esp-age-edad-adultxs-ninxs-de-7/
LOCATION:A.R.T. Shop\, 84-26 37th Ave\, Jackson Heights\, NY 11372\, USA
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SUMMARY:Eric Stern’s Cuban Jazz Project
DESCRIPTION:A vibrant fusion of Cuban timba and American jazz\, this trio blends infectious dance rhythms with bold improvisation and harmonic depth\, creating a fresh sound that honors both traditions while pushing them forward. \nAdmission: $20 Cover Charge for Mezzanine \nFeaturing: \n\n\nEric Stern – Piano \n\n\nGeorge Greenhill  – Drums \n\n\nJohn Benitez – Bass \n\n\nBalam Sarellano  – Percussion \n\n\nAbout: Eric Stern’s Cuban Jazz Project: \nIt is a new trio. The project aims to seamlessly blend two genres of music – Cuban timba\, the cuban dance music of Elito Reve\, Alex Abreu\, Los Van Van\, and others\, and American jazz\, which Eric grew up with in Brooklyn – the music of Thelonious Monk\, Charlie Parker\, Bud Powell\, and the great American Songbook. By incorporating jazz improvisation and harmonic innovation into the format of a standard cuban timba band\, never losing danceability or rhythmic sensibility\, the project blends both timba and jazz into one music\, honoring both traditions while moving the music forward\, together. \nAbout Eric Stern: \nEric Stern is a pianist and composer based in New York City. Eric plays a variety of genres of music\, including latin jazz with John Benitez\, salsa with Carabali\, modern jazz with Noah Myers’ Sonder\, hip-hop with Good Lives Crew\, and straight-ahead jazz with a myriad of young artists. Eric’s ability to blend these influences seamlessly into any performance\, while staying authentic to each genre\, has allowed Eric to quickly establish himself as a rising star in the NYC music scene.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/eric-sterns-cuban-jazz-project-2/
LOCATION:Terraza 7\, 40-19 Gleane St\, Elmhurst\, NY 11373\, USA
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SUMMARY:Eric Stern’s Latin Jazz Project / Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:A vibrant Latin jazz jam session blending infectious Afro-Latin rhythms with bold improvisation and rich harmonic depth. An open\, high-energy encounter that honors the tradition while pushing it forward. \nAdmission: $20 cover charge for mezzanine seating · $10 for jammers \nFeaturing: \n\n\nEric Stern – Piano \n\n\nGeorge Greenhill  – Drums \n\n\nJohn Benitez – Bass \n\n\nBalam Sarellano  – Percussion \n\n\nAbout: Eric Stern’s Cuban Jazz Project: \nIt is a new trio. The project aims to seamlessly blend two genres of music – Cuban timba\, the cuban dance music of Elito Reve\, Alex Abreu\, Los Van Van\, and others\, and American jazz\, which Eric grew up with in Brooklyn – the music of Thelonious Monk\, Charlie Parker\, Bud Powell\, and the great American Songbook. By incorporating jazz improvisation and harmonic innovation into the format of a standard cuban timba band\, never losing danceability or rhythmic sensibility\, the project blends both timba and jazz into one music\, honoring both traditions while moving the music forward\, together. \nAbout Eric Stern: \nEric Stern is a pianist and composer based in New York City. Eric plays a variety of genres of music\, including latin jazz with John Benitez\, salsa with Carabali\, modern jazz with Noah Myers’ Sonder\, hip-hop with Good Lives Crew\, and straight-ahead jazz with a myriad of young artists. Eric’s ability to blend these influences seamlessly into any performance\, while staying authentic to each genre\, has allowed Eric to quickly establish himself as a rising star in the NYC music scene.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/eric-sterns-latin-jazz-project-jam-session/
LOCATION:Terraza 7\, 40-19 Gleane St\, Elmhurst\, NY 11373\, USA
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