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SUMMARY:Creative Aging: Crafts for Older Adults Series (in Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:Manualidades para Personas Mayores (en español) \nEnglish: Join us for a welcoming and creative series of workshops designed for Latinx older adults to explore craft\, memory\, and community. Through hands-on activities such as stitching\, embroidery\, sashiko\, weaving\, and painting\, participants will engage in artistic practices that nurture self-expression\, reflection\, and connection with others. \nEach session invites participants to slow down\, share stories\, and work with their hands in a supportive and joyful environment. No prior experience is needed—just curiosity and a desire to create. \nMaterials are limited. First come\, first served. \nSpanish: Acompáñenos en una serie de talleres creativos diseñados especialmente para personas mayores Latinx\, donde exploraremos el arte manual\, la memoria y la comunidad. A través de actividades prácticas como costura\, bordado\, sashiko\, tejido y pintura\, los participantes podrán expresarse\, reflexionar y conectar con otros en un ambiente cálido y acogedor. \nCada sesión invita a trabajar con las manos\, compartir historias y disfrutar de un espacio de creación colectiva. No se requiere experiencia previa—solo curiosidad y ganas de crear. \nLas existencias son limitadas. Se atenderá por orden de llegada. \n(718) 899-2500\nGet directions to event.\n\nAUDIENCE\nAdults\, Seniors
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LOCATION:Queens Public Library at Jackson Heights\, 35-51 81st Street\, Queens\, NY 11372\, Queens\, NY\, 11372\, US
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SUMMARY:What’s Your Story: Dino Series
DESCRIPTION:QPL invites children to kick off Summer Reading with our Dino Series! \nWeek 1: Create a magnetic dino masterpiece to take home while discovering fun facts about your favorite prehistoric creatures! \nWeek 2: Sculpt history by painting your own clay dinosaur and learning about the giants of the past! \nWeek 3: Make history sparkle with shimmering diamond art projects paired with amazing dino facts! \nWeek 4: Take part in the ultimate challenge… build your bot craft\, race it on the track\, then code it to follow your commands! \n(718) 899-2500\nGet directions to event.\n\nAUDIENCE\nKids(6-11)
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/whats-your-story-dino-series/
LOCATION:Queens Public Library at Jackson Heights\, 35-51 81st Street\, Queens\, NY 11372\, Queens\, NY\, 11372\, US
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SUMMARY:QPL Homework Help - Jackson Heights
DESCRIPTION:Looking for extra support with schoolwork? QPL Homework Help is here for students in grades 1–5! This drop-in-only program offers personalized assistance with homework and assignments\, all provided by our dedicated staff and friendly volunteers. No enrollment required—just stop by and get the help you need to excel in your studies. Whether it’s math\, reading\, or any other subject\, we’re here to guide young learners toward success in a supportive and encouraging environment. \n(718) 899-2500\nGet directions to event.\n\nAUDIENCE\nKids(6-11)
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/qpl-homework-help-jackson-heights-4/
LOCATION:Queens Public Library at Jackson Heights\, 35-51 81st Street\, Queens\, NY 11372\, Queens\, NY\, 11372\, US
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SUMMARY:Figure Drawing Mondays / Sesion de Dibujo con Modelo (JH’s Drink & Draw)
DESCRIPTION:Figure Drawing Session (w/ live model) / Sesion de Dibujo (con modelo en vivo)\, 14+ \n\nWorking from a live nude model\, we move from short poses for sketches to long poses for complete\, finished drawings. Whether you want to focus on drawing or are looking to develop your skills as a painter\, figure drawing is the time-honored way to develop skills that impact many art practices. \nCome sketch with us weekly on Mondays in a relaxed intimate art setting. \n$20 per person/por persona – ticket below or on eventbrite or give us a call 718-406-9444 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFigure Drawing Mondays – June 1\, 2026\, 7PM (DRINK N DRAW)
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/figure-drawing-mondays-sesion-de-dibujo-con-modelo-jhs-drink-draw-4/
LOCATION:Art Retail Therapy\, 84-26 37th Ave\, Jackson Heights\, New York\, 11372\, United States
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SUMMARY:Terraza Big Band | Symphonic Journeys
DESCRIPTION:The Terraza Big Band\, an 18-piece ensemble from Queens\, NY\, performs Grammy-nominated jazz compositions led by Michael Thomas and Edward Perez. Their dynamic music captivates with fresh\, innovative ideas. \n7:00PM to 7:45PM (Open Rehearsal); \n8:00PM to 9:00PM(Concert) \nAdmission: $20 COVER \nFeaturing: \n\n\nTrumpets: Sam Hoyt; Alejandro Berti; Dave Neves; Jonathan Saraga. \n\n\nTrombone: John Fedchock; Matt McDonald; Nick Vayenas; Jennifer Wharton \n\n\nSaxophones: Michael Thomas; Bryan Cowan; John Lowery; Evan Harris; Patrick Cornelius. \n\n\nRhythm: Piano: Marius Van Der Brink; Guitar: Tim Jago; Bass: Edward Perez; Drums: Jared Schonig. \n\n\nAbout The Terraza Big Band: \nTerraza Big Band is an 18-piece ensemble based in Queens\, NY\, and performing monthly at Terraza 7 in Jackson Heights. Led by co-directors Michael Thomas (saxophone\, composer) and Edward Perez (bass\, composer)\, this group performs a repertoire of original music penned by its leaders and described by the New York Times as “soaring\, self-propelling original compositions”. The Terraza Big Band features many of New York’s most in-demand jazz musicians and can be heard at venues throughout New York City in addition to its monthly residency at Terraza 7\, where the ensemble “injects a liberated\, interactive atmosphere into the bar…the audience was fully onboard\, but the ideas were entirely new” (New York Times). The band’s debut album\, One Day Wonder\, was released in May 2019 and received a Grammy nomination that year in the category of “Best Large Jazz Ensemble”. This recording was hailed by Jazz Timesas being “the sort of debut that should make big-band fans not only take notice but hunger for more.” \nAbout Michale Thomas: \nGrammy-winning saxophonist\, composer\, and arranger Michael Thomas has been an active member of the New York City jazz community since arriving in 2011. Holding degrees from the University of Miami\, New England Conservatory\, and The Juilliard School\, Michael has performed throughout the United States and abroad\, including tours in Central and South America\, Australia\, Europe\, Japan\, and Russia. He has appeared as a sideman with Brad Mehldau\, Dafnis Prieto\, Nicholas Payton\, Miguel Zenón\, Etienne Charles\, and Jason Palmer\, and Michael’s talents can be heard on over 30 recordings. According to the New York Times\, Michael writes “energetic\, tuneful music for both combos and large ensembles”\, and All About Jazz describes his playing as “a particular revelation\, as he provides superb\, well-crafted solos”. \nMichael has been commissioned by school and professional ensembles throughout the United States and abroad\, and he is currently a member of the BMI Jazz Composers Workshop in New York City. Since 2015\, Michael has co-lead the Terraza Big Band\, and the ensemble’s GRAMMY-nominated first album\, One Day Wonder\, was released in May 2019 on Outside In Music. Michael’s work has been recognized by DownBeat magazine as well as the “Keep an Eye” competition in Amsterdam\, NL\, and in 2016 he was a winner of the New York Youth Symphony’s First Music commission series. In addition to his work as a big band composer\, Michael also regularly leads his quartet\, with a new live album of original music scheduled for release in spring 2020 on Giant Step Arts. Since September 2018\, Michael has been on faculty at the University of Hartford’s Hartt School of Music as an Artist Teacher of jazz saxophone in the Jackie McLean Jazz Studies Institute. \nAbout Edward Perez: \nGrammy-winning bassist\, Edward Perez resides in the cultural crossroads of Queens\, New York\, where he leads parallel careers as a composer\, arranger\, and bassist. His works have been performed by the likes of The Silkroad Ensemble\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Alan Gilbert\, Galician gaita powerhouse Cristina Pato\, Latin- jazz legend Ignacio Berroa\, Latin-grammy nominated Peruvian singer Jorge Pardo\, and oud phenom Kenan Adnawi. His music has been played in venues ranging from the smallest nightclubs in New York to the Kennedy Center\, David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center\, Massey Hall\, Chicago Symphony Center\, El Gran Teatro Nacional de Lima\, Damascus Opera House\, and Boston Symphony Hall. \nAlso a sought-after performer\, Edward Perez has been hailed by Jazz Times for his “great dexterity” and characterized by Latin Jazz Corner as “a diverse bassist that walks between traditional and Latin jazz worlds with ease.” Perez has toured through more than 20 countries sharing the stage with jazz luminaries such as Lee Konitz\, Greg Osby\, Seamus Blake\, Lionel Loueke\, and also Latin jazz powerhouses Paquito D’Rivera\, Ignacio Berroa\, and Arturo O’Farrill. His numerous recording credits on bass include the Grammy-nominated Latin jazz album “Second Chance” by Hector Martignon. His performances are by no means limited by genre as he has also collaborated with the foremost artist from a number of styles including Colombian songstress Lucia Pulido\, Peruvian Grammy winner Eva Ayllón\, Lebanese cultural paragon Marcel Khalife\, world renown dancer Lil Buck\, and even iconic
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LOCATION:Terraza 7\, 40-19 Gleane St\, Elmhurst\, NY 11373\, USA
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SUMMARY:Monday Improv Jam
DESCRIPTION:An improv jam is an open\, low-pressure playground where performers of all experience levels jump on stage\, get mixed into teams\, and create scenes on the spot. Whether it’s your first time or your hundredth show\, you’ll get a chance to play\, experiment\, and connect with other improvisers in a supportive\, fun environment.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/monday-improv-jam-4/
LOCATION:Grove 34 Comedy Club\, 31-83 34th St\, Astoria\, NY 11106\, USA
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