Events

Come practice English with us! Ven a practicar inglés con nosotros. Es gratis y para todos los niveles. Sponsored by the 34th Avenue Open Streets Coalition.

Join the Jackson Heights Science Fiction Book Club! Sci-fi enthusiasts and newcomers to the genre are welcome for a lively discussion as we read books from across the science/speculative fiction genre. Please call or visit the Jackson Heights Library for the book of the month. A limited number of copies will be available at the […]

Six-time Grammy-winning pianist, composer, and bandleader Arturo O’Farrill is a leading voice in Afro-Latin jazz, blending Latin rhythms, jazz, and contemporary composition with a powerful cultural and social vision. Born in Mexico City and raised in New York, he is the founder and artistic director of the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra and Belongo, a nonprofit […]

Join us for the monthly Queens College – Terraza Jam, a collaboration between Queens College and Terraza 7, where up-and-coming jazz musicians gather for an unforgettable night of improvisation! Queens College jazz students enjoy free admission, making this an evening of inspiration and community. Admission: $20 Cover charge Mezzanine. $10 For Jammers. NO COVER for Queens College […]

We put music sheets on the screen, and you sing and strum together. Fun, fun, fun! All levels welcome. Share your music sheets! It would be great if you could send PDFs or links to [email protected] beforehand or bring them with you on your phone. It’s a fun evening for all-level ukulele players, hand clappers, and sing-alongers. […]

Hosted by esteemed news freak Lauren Arnett and featuring some of the funniest performers in NYC, Old News: Live! will whisk you away from the horrors of today and into the horrors of yesteryear with a variety show of topical satire, music, characters, and more! With co-host Erin Kiernan, music by Soph Kinne, and special […]

Duduka Da Fonseca, Vinicius Gomes & Gili Lopes create a dynamic Brazilian Jazz experience, blending samba rhythms and bossa nova grooves with modern jazz improvisation for a rich, sophisticated sound. 7:30PM to 8:30PM (First Set) 9:30PM to 10:30PM (Second Set) Admission: $20 Cover Charge for Mezzanine Featuring: • Vinicius Gomes / Guitar • Duduka Da […]

Join us for a casual 3ish-mile run in the neighborhood. All paces are welcome as long as you can complete the distance. We meet at the bottom of the Windmuller Park stairs, at 54th Street and Woodside Avenue. We will wait 5-10 minutes to allow for late arrivals. Please be prompt! We often get coffee […]

Start your Saturday off with an enjoyable and effective workout! (At office during inclement weather.)

Kids Art Club! Clases de Arte para Niñxs! – Lessons change Weekly Students learn about art theory, movements and how to find and use their creative voice. Led by artist instructors from different cultural & art backgrounds: fine art, self-taught, master crafters, & more. We are experienced in holding classes for neurodiverse students and strive […]

America’s Finest Karate & Kickboxing will join us on 34 Ave & 93 St to offer free kickboxing class (12+ years old).

It’s a beautiful day in Jackson Heights, to join TWO volunteer opportunities! Early Birds can come 9am to help clean up Diversity Plaza! And our weekly JHBG TreeLC volunteers will be watering, weeding and cleaning our tree beds and gardens Meet TreeLC volunteers @10am in front of 3541 80th st, we provide gloves, tools and […]

Jackson Heights Arts & Learning have a special class this Saturday, July 25th here in Travers Park grassy area* 10-11AM where you may pay what you wish!!! We will have guest musicians come perform too! Please RSVP at 347-450-3006 to reserve your spot! Feel free to visit our Facebook page here to see what we have in store […]

This Saturday, July 25th at 2:30pm come out to the Jackson Heights Library @qplnyc located at 35-51 81st Street, in their basement auditorium, and join us for a talk with author @AMGittlitz as he speaks about his @NYTimes best-selling book about our New York @Mets. “A.M. Gittlitz’s book Metropolitans: New York Baseball, Class Struggle, and […]

NYC’S FIRST & MOST AFFORDABLE NIGHT MARKET! The Queens Night Market is a large, family-friendly open-air night market in Queens, featuring over 100 independent vendors selling merchandise, art, and food and featuring small-scale cultural performances, all celebrating the rich cultural diversity and heritage of NYC and Queens. Vendor list: https://queensnightmarket.com/vendors Performers: 04:00 pm – 05:30 pm: […]

Junk Journal Meet Up in Queens! Join us for a creative evening of collage, memories, and messy art at Art Retail Therapy. Led by illustrator, artist and expert junk journaler, Liz of Studio Lizzy. Liz does an excellent job of sourcing and curating scrapbooking items. You will learn how to best position and combine a […]

Shu Oda Mura: Guitar Haruna Fukazawa: Flute Sakai Original, Bossa Nova, Rock, Blues, City Pop. Door open 7PM, show start 7:30PM $20 with free drinks

Come celebrate Grove34’s 5th Anniversary. A live show with improv and standup followed by an after party with drinks and food! Come have a drink and laugh!

Experience an enchanting evening of flamenco featuring acclaimed dancer Ricardo Osorio alongside outstanding flamenco musicians. This captivating performance celebrates the passion, rhythm, and artistry of flamenco, bringing its vibrant traditions to life through powerful dance, music, and song. 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM (First Set) 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM (Second Set) Admission: $20 cover charge […]

Join us at Julie’s apartment for a fun afternoon of postcard-writing for Postcards to Swing States. We’ll be writing “news-boosting” postcards to voters in swing states to help counteract disinformation. A great opportunity to do something useful and productive while getting to know each other and enjoying cupcakes and music. Feel free to bring a friend! […]

Cody Childs brings R&B/Soul to Travers Park as part of the Summer Sundays series. Summer Sundays features a diverse lineup of free concerts in Jackson Heights, including symphony, jazz, cumbia, Bangla fusion, son jarocho, Ecuadorian music, indie rock, soul, and funk.

No scripts, no safety nets—just pure comedy created in the moment. Come see why Grove 34 is THE place for improv comedy in Queens. Follow @improvnight and @grove34nyc for cast announcements and show-specific details!

Jackson Heights Library is pleased to be hosting Summer Cinema, offered each Monday afternoon through the end of September. Come cool off in our air-conditioned auditorium and enjoy popular films in a comfortable, community setting. Screenings begin at 3pm in the Jackson Heights Lower-Level Auditorium. We will showcase a variety of genres related to a […]

Figure Drawing Mondays — Summer Sessions Ease into summer with our relaxed Monday figure drawing nights, now with a seasonal twist. This summer series mixes indoor poses with a few plein air setups for fresh light and atmosphere. A laid-back model, easygoing crowd, and short and long gestures that capture summer vibes. Lowered rates make […]

Cuban-born master percussionist Román Díaz —a “living repository” of Afro-Cuban culture— leads La Rumba Cubana de Queens at Terraza 7, a powerful weekly gathering where tradition, improvisation, and community come together every Monday. Admission: $20: Cover charge for Mezzanine seating Featuring: Roger Consiglio / Vocals. Máximo Valdés / Vocals. Rafael Monteagudo / Percussion. Clemente Medina […]

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.

Discover oil painting in a relaxed, beginner-friendly class. Learn essential techniques and create a vibrant “juicy fruit” painting from start to finish. Learn: Color theory, mixing, Composition, balance, Brush technique, underpainting, building layers — all leading up to making your own fruity oil masterpiece. This is a great painting medium to take up in the […]

Come and meet the team, talk about cats, learn about fostering and volunteering opportunities, and more!

Experience Live at the Gantries—a free outdoor concert series at Gantry Plaza State Park in LIC. Celebrate the rich cultures of Queens with top local talent and stunning sunsets over the East River. Concerts take place on Tuesdays at 7 PM. It’s free—just show up! Bring a chair, picnic, friends—even your dancing shoes—and enjoy a […]

Two groups: one running, one walking Meet at Over The Moon, 83-15 37th Ave at 6:30 PM for a 2 mile walk or 3 mile run ALL PACES WELCOME