Events

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!

Pipiris Nights celebrates the vibrant spirit of Venezuelan joropo, led by Mafer Bandola, whose artistry blends deep tradition with contemporary energy, turning music into a living dialogue of rhythm, memory, and migration. Admission: $20: Cover at Mezzanine. Featuring: Mafer Bandola / Bandola y voz Yilmer Vivas / Cuatro venezolano Willie Quintana / Capachos Silvestre Padrón […]

Sketching Foundations — 4-Week Workshop Series A relaxed, welcoming sketching series for all levels. Drop in or attend all four sessions to build confidence and technique. You’ll gain knowledge on perspective, composition, value, gestures, and expressions. Demos, group instruction and individual feedback. We will be learning architectural, still life, and figurative sketching. Focusing on observation […]

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.

Join us for a casual 3.5-mile loop between Woodside, Sunnyside, LIC, and Astoria! All paces are welcome as long as you can complete the distance. We will wait up to 5 minutes to allow for late arrivals. Please be prompt! We sometimes go to a bar, restaurant, or coffee shop after our runs, so you […]

A monthly Latin jazz jam by Acoustic Memories at Terraza 7, presented in part with the support of Flushing Town Hall. Musicians of all levels are welcome to sit in with the house band led by renowned bassist John Benitez. Presented by Acoustic Memories, with support from The New York State Council on the Arts […]

Conceptos básicos de Internet: Introducción a Gmail English: Learn the essentials of using the internet and email with confidence. This beginner-friendly workshop covers web browsers, websites, online safety, effective searching, and Gmail basics, including creating an account, sending and organizing emails, managing attachments, and communicating online with confidence. Spanish: ESP- Aprenda los conceptos básicos del […]

Join us alternating Wednesdays for Collage, Crafting, Cloth, and Coffee! Learn to crochet or embroider; create your own stationery or mood board or collage; learn to sew simple projects; create to your heart’s content! Open to all skill levels. We will be having periodic visiting creators to help guide us through sewing and other arts […]

Queens Running Collective invites runners and walkers of all levels to come together for a 5K supporting Nepal flood relief efforts.Recent flash floods and landslides in Nepal have devastated communities, taken lives, and destroyed homes, roads, and livelihoods. Whether you run, walk, or simply want to show your support, your presence makes a difference.Distance: 5K […]

Watch movies with sand in your toes and the sound of waves hitting the shore.The Rockaway Film Festival is at Arverne Cinema from Wednesday, September 2 through Sunday, September 6.The program features daily screenings, guest presentations, workshops, discussions, and a closing-night party. Watch the festival trailer.Prices vary, and some screenings are free. Purchase a Shell […]

Dan Wickes presents a curated lineup of New York’s best comedians competing in vicious insult battles affiliated with Jeff Ross and Brian Moses’ Roast Battle League. Come see what happens when some of the best joke writers in the world are put to the test every other week at Roasted at Grove 34.

Yoga Fácil en Silla para Adultos Mayores (en inglés y español) English: Chair yoga is a gentle way to achieve flexibility and relaxation as well as learn breathing techniques, practice meditation and improve health. Join our yoga instructor Paola M. Cardenas as we explore the benefits of this ancient method of exercise and relaxation. Spanish: […]

Join us at Jackson Heights Library for a back-to-school backpack giveaway! Pick up a free backpack and school supplies for the new school year while supplies last! Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive a backpack. One backpack per child. Backpacks and school supplies are generously donated by the Amazin’ Mets Foundation and […]

Need help with your email? Come to this 30-minute, One-on-One email help session where we will answer your email questions! Preregistration is required.

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 […]

If you love to write and enjoy being around fellow wordsmiths, join our Literary Writers Forum! This writing group contains poets, short story writers, novelists, memoirists, journalists, and everything in between. Come write, create, read, and offer constructive feedback in an inspiring forum. No registration required.

Learn the ins and outs of applying for citizenship, including how to complete the process yourself, during this free workshop held in English and Spanish.The workshop is led by Chloe Serinsky, an attorney with nearly ten years of experience as a public defender and immigration attorney.

Led by drummer Dennis Bulhões — one of Brazil’s most celebrated percussionists — this trio weaves the rhythmic soul of the Brazilian northeast with the depth of contemporary jazz. Joined by Grammy-winning bassist Eduardo Belo and guitarist César Garabini, the music is precise, warm, and alive. 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm (First Set) 9:30 pm […]

Django Gold is a comedian and writer living in New York, where he regularly performs at the city’s top comedy clubs and dive bars. He currently works as a staff writer at “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” where he recently made his televised stand-up debut. He previously worked as a senior writer for The […]

Grove Comedy returns with a curated lineup of big names, original performances and up and coming all stars.

Led by percussionist and composer Samuel Torres, this evening celebrates his 50th birthday with the Samuel Torres Salsa Orchestra in a tribute to legendary percussionist Ray Barretto. A night of powerful salsa, Afro-Latin rhythms, and celebration honoring one of Latin music’s most influential icons. Featuring: Anthony Almonte – Voz Mauro Torres – Voz Arturo Ortiz […]

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 […]

Celebrate the NY-14 Summer Reading Challenge with art activities, a photo book, food, and certificate awards.The reading challenge invited students to read ten books between June 1 and September 1. Participants who completed the challenge can receive a Super Reader Certificate.

The 17th Annual NYC Unicycle Festival brings riders and performers from around the world to New York City for long-distance rides, demonstrations, games, and unusual one-wheel activities. Saturday and Sunday are the festival’s family days in Jackson Heights. Kids and adults can try unicycling in the learn-to-ride area, watch demonstrations, play games and relays, and […]

An intimate evening of poetry and conversation featuring Cristina Candela’s La ausencia y la ciudad / Absence and the City, exploring desire, absence, migration, and the experience of inhabiting New York City. Sinopsis — La ausencia y la ciudad: «Me voy a fumar esta ciudad», escribe Cristina Candela, y en ese verso condensa toda una […]

Join Cristina Candela, Juan Pedro Jiménez, and Dustin Carlson for an evening rooted in the depth and tradition of flamenco. Through expressive dance, powerful cante, and guitar, the performance unfolds with intensity, precision, and resonance, revealing the dialogue at the heart of this art form. 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (First Set) 9:00 PM to […]

Every Sunday at 11AM in Travers Park at the amphitheater authors and illustrators will come together to read their books aloud, bringing stories to life in the heart of our neighborhood.

The 17th Annual NYC Unicycle Festival brings riders and performers from around the world to New York City for long-distance rides, demonstrations, games, and unusual one-wheel activities. Saturday and Sunday are the festival’s family days in Jackson Heights. Kids and adults can try unicycling in the learn-to-ride area, watch demonstrations, play games and relays, and […]

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!