Jackson Heights Insider

Zumba with Veva
2026-03-08 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | 34th Ave & 94th St, Queens, NY 11372, USA
Start your Saturday off with an enjoyable and effective workout! (At office during inclement weather.)

NYC Book Club with TOMDNYC
2026-03-08 12:00 - 13:00 | The World’s Borough Bookshop, 34-06 73rd St, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
Tom Delgado will discuss Fear City by Phillips-Fein

Sunday Kids Flamenco
2026-03-08 12:15 - 13:15 | 2nd Story Pilates + Yoga, 81-10 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
For ages 5-8 yrs. Ongoing class Every Other Sunday through May 31! Call or Text Aurora Reyes, 646-667-7621

Angry Knit-In (in solidarity with DC!)
2026-03-08 12:30 - 15:30 | 78th Street & 35th Avenue, 78th St & 35th Ave, Queens, NY 11372, USA
In solidarity with the fabric and craft event: Angry Knit-In Washington DC, join activist crafters in Jackson Heights, Queens to unravel the knots of patriarchy and tyranny by turning fiber arts into authoritarian resistance!
Bring your own project or we will have materials and instructions for embroidered patches, Melt The ICE hat pins, and (8-10) Melt The ICE hats (at cost $10). Let us know if you want to make a Melt the ICE hat.
If you would like to help volunteer at this event, email sunitavatuk@gmail.com to get involved.
Angry Knit-In DC is a nationwide fabric arts based craft event turning fiber arts into feminist resistance. Hundreds of crafters, artists, and activists will converge on the National Mall to weave, knit, crochet, and frog the fabric of democracy — unraveling the knots of patriarchy and authoritarianism so we can remake something better. Led by Daniella Mestyanek Young (known online as Knitting Cult Lady), an author, veteran, and movement organizer, the event reframes “women’s work” as revolutionary work. The frog, both costume and concept, has become the cheeky mascot of this uprising: we’re not burning it all down — we’re ripping it out and re-stitching it right.
Mission To unite women, crafters, and allies in a joyful, creative act of political repair. To show that the way forward isn’t denial or despair — it’s frogging what’s failed and crafting something new together. We will knot be unraveled by fascism! We will frog the system and start again.
Check out the Knitting Cult Lady on: YouTube

The Beauty of Ballet
2026-03-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Queens Theatre, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 14 United Nations Ave S, Corona, NY 11368, USA
The School of American Ballet presents
The Beauty of Ballet
Have you ever wondered how ballerinas dance on their toes? Or how dancers turn without getting dizzy? Learn the answers to those questions and more during this family-friendly performance featuring excerpts from famous ballets including The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.
This event is general admission. Please contact the Box Office directly at 718-760-0064 or by email at boxoffice@queenstheatre.org for any accessibility requests and accommodation.
Online reservations are limited to 4 tickets. Please contact the Box Office at 718-760-0064 Tuesday-Friday from 12p-6p if you require more than 4 tickets.
If your plans change and you can not attend the event, please notify the box office as soon as possible so we may release the tickets to patrons on the wait list. Patrons who repeatedly no-show for reserved free events may not be allowed to reserve for future free events.
Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Your ticket is not a guaranteed seat. All attendees must be in their seat at least five minutes prior to the start of the event, at which point all remaining seats will be released to the wait list.
March 8 1PM and 3PM
Reservations
FREE! (seating is on a first come, first serve basis)
Run Time
60 minutes
Recommended Ages
4+

Making Sense of Money: Art + Dialogue
2026-03-08 13:30 - 15:30 | 81-10 37th Ave, 81-10 37th Avenue 2nd floor, top buzzer, Queens, NY 11372, Queens, NY, 11372, US
Join us at 2nd Story Movement for a creative brainstorm on how to build wealth in and for our families & communities.

Join Street Works @ 2nd Story Movement for a creative brainstorm on how to build wealth in and for our for our families & communities.
Many of us haven’t had the opportunity to to learn about how to navigate money, wealth, and the financial systems that shape our lives. Starting in 2026, we’re working to create more artistic spaces to explore wealth gaps, wealth literacy, and planning for the long term together.
Eventually, we’re aiming to build a wealth + climate literacy training or curriculum designed and led by our community. To get there, we’re first clarifying what’s needed, grounding in art, and getting feedback on the sketch of a curriculum. We also welcome co-leaders interested in designing something from scratch!
This was started by a small group who built their financial knowledge from public resources and get how hard it is to learn the secrets of a system that is gated by design. We hope we can be a place to learn exactly how people in America build wealth over time, imagine alternatives to the unjust systems that have created extreme wealth inequality, and speak openly about goals so we can financially destress together.
Learn more here: https://www.street-work.org/news/03/08/26-130pm-making-sense-of-money-art-dialogue

34 Ave Bike classes - all ages
2026-03-08 15:00 - 17:00 | 34th Avenue & 93rd Street, 34th Ave & 93rd St, Queens, NY 11372, USA
Bike lessons for all ages at 93 St.
Clase para aprender a montar en bicicleta (para adultos y niños)
We have bikes on hand that will fit to learn. Tenemos bicicletas disponibles que son adecuadas para aprender a montar.
Gracias a @ciclistasNy por proporcionar bicicletas para las clases and thank you to @citibike for sponsoring the helmets.
Sponsored by the @34_Ave Open Streets Coalition.

TANGOmania
2026-03-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave, Sunnyside, NY 11104, USA
TANGOmania is a new tango musical that blends classic and contemporary tangos into a passionate and visually striking stage experience. Featuring world-class tango dancers, the show highlights the precision, elegance, and emotional power of this iconic dance form.
FOUR WEEKS ONLY!
¡CUATRO ÚNICAS SEMANAS!
MARCH 5 to/a 29 MARZO, 2026
THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS 8PM JUEVES Y VIERNES,
SATURDAYS 3PM & 8PM SABADOS,
SUNDAYS 4PM DOMINGOS
TICKETS $55 ENTRADAS, STUDENTS & SENIORS $ 50 ESTUDIANTES Y RETIRADOS,
SPECIAL GROUP RATES FOR 10+ PRECIO ESPECIAL PARA GRUPOS 10+

Book Club Discussions
2026-03-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Jackson Heights, Queens, NY, USA
Each month Jackson Heights Indivisible members get together to read a book on a topic related to activism. Then we get together in person to discuss the book and eat delicious treats. Book Club is relaxed (no need to have read everything) and a great way to meet others and share ideas.
We are currently reading: What’s the Point of Revolution If We Can’t Dance? Jane Barry and Jelena Dordevic. You can read the book for free here.
Note: 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. You can register for an in-person meeting or a Zoom meeting.

Improv Night
2026-03-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Grove 34 Comedy Club, 31-83 34th St, Astoria, NY 11106, USA
A night of unscripted comedy featuring the city’s top improvisers.
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 @soundsfunnyradio for cast announcements and show-specific details!
General Admission $16.33
Early Bird $10.89

Max Pollak & Friends – The RumbaTap Jam Session
2026-03-08 20:00 - 22:30 | Terraza 7, 40-19 Gleane St, Elmhurst, NY 11373, USA
Join Max Pollak’s Tap Jam, an interactive showcase where tap dancers and students are invited to join the rhythm. Bring your tap shoes and step into the jam session—your moment to shine with the masters is waiting in the second set. Dance, connect, celebrate!
Admission:
$15 Cover charge for Jammers; $20 cover charge for mezzanine seating
Featuring:

Samuel Torres – percussion

Alexis Cuadrado – bass

Felipe Fournier – vibraphone

Claudia Rahardjanoto – tap dance, vocals

Cami Aldet – tap dance, vocals

Nicholas Young – tap dance, percussion

Max Pollak – tap dance, vocals, direction

Get ready for an unforgettable Tap Jam with Max Pollak, a celebrated artist immortalized on a USPS Forever Stamp for his impact on tap dance. This event is more than a performance—it’s a rhythmic communion inviting tap enthusiasts to join forces with a globally recognized talent. Dance alongside Pollak, who has shared stages with tap and music legends worldwide. As the curtain rises for the second set, the floor opens up for dancers and students alike to contribute their beats to the melody. So, bring your tap shoes and spirit to partake in a jam session where your moves resonate alongside the masters. Every step is a note in our collective rhythm—be part of the symphony of taps!
Bring your tap shoes and be ready to join the dance. See you there, where every step counts!
About Max Pollak:
Max Pollak is a masterful artist who crafts dance with his body, music with his limbs, and song with his voice. His performances, known for their innovation, blend his Austrian heritage—evident in his yodel-infused German solo show “All In One”—with groundbreaking fusions of Afro-Cuban and American tap rhythms. The founder of the globally touring RumbaTap, Pollak has been celebrated for adding a traditional twist to contemporary Austrian folk music and for his dynamic collaborations in the off-Broadway hit “Carmen, to Havana and Back.”
A faculty member at Sarah Lawrence College and Drew University, Pollak has been praised for his original a cappella vocal arrangements and his unique integration of tap into symphonic and chamber music. His distinguished career includes initiating Cuba’s first tap festival, collaborations with Cuban rumba masters, jazz greats, and tours with prominent percussion and tap ensembles. Pollak also brings a touch of the avant-garde to classical music, performing with acclaimed orchestras in iconic venues from Vienna’s Konzerthaus to Havana’s Teatro Nacional.
Renowned on the international tap scene, Pollak holds honors such as the Flo-Bert and Hoofer Awards, a Bessie Award nomination, and fellowships for his choreographic excellence. His artistry is not just a performance but an experience, inviting audiences to witness the transformative power of the body as an original instrument.

La tienda del Pueblo Clothing Donations
2026-03-09 07:30 - 11:30 | 34th Ave & 77th St, Queens, NY 11372, USA
It’s our weekly community clothing swap. Neighbors drop off gently used clothes and leave with something new-to-them for themselves or their kids.
It’s a sustainable way to refresh your wardrobe while keeping perfectly good clothing out of landfills.
That’s why we ask everyone to bring clean, gently used items you’d be happy to wear yourself.
We’re so grateful for our neighbors who show up with generosity and care, and endlessly thankful for the volunteers who make Tienda del Pueblo possible every week.
Find us on 34 Abr & 77 St, in partnership with @la_tienda_del_pueblo_csco_ny and the @34_Ave Open Streets Coalition.

In Studio Community Class: Flow + Connect, Yoga Para Todos (bilingual Spanish + English)
2026-03-09 17:30 - 18:30 | 2nd Story Pilates + Yoga, 81-10 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
Every Monday at 5:30pm! Flow + Connect: Yoga Para Todos $10 Community Class with Dorita Ortegón. This bilingual Spanish/English class is open to all. Newcomers are welcome!

Queens Distance Runners: Jackson Heights Community Run @ Queensboro
2026-03-09 18:00 - 19:00 | 80th St & Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11372, USA
The Meetup is 6:00PM opposite The Queensboro. We wait until 6:05PM, take our Weekly Photo at the mural, then head off for our beautiful 5K route.
Route: 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.

DRINK N DRAW: Figure Drawing Session / Sesion de Dibujo
2026-03-09 19:00 - 21:00 | A.R.T. Shop, 84-26 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
Figure Drawing Session (w/ live model) / Sesion de Dibujo (con modelo en vivo), 14+

Working 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.
Come sketch with us weekly on Mondays in a relaxed intimate art setting.
$20 per person/por persona – ticket below or on eventbrite or give us a call 718-406-9444

Román Díaz & La Rumba de los Lunes
2026-03-09 19:30 - 22:30 | Terraza 7, 40-19 Gleane St, Elmhurst, NY 11373, USA
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 / Percussion.
Román Diaz / Percussion; Spoken Word and folklorist.
About Roman Diaz:
Renowned as a master percussionist, scholar, and composer, Román Díaz is often revered as a living archive of Afro Cuban music. His illustrious career includes performances and recordings with eminent musicians such as Merceditas Valdés, Raíces Profundas, Los Marqueses de Atarés, Jane Bunett, Orlando “Puntilla” Ríos, Paquito D’Rivera, Oriente Lopez, Giovanni Hidalgo, David Virelles, Chucho Valdés, and Wynton Marsalis.
His mentorship under the legendary Pancho Quinto, founder of the pioneering rumba ensemble Yoruba Andabo, has seen Díaz contribute significantly to the evolution of the rumba sound that has defined Cuban music since the 1980s, and resonates with audiences globally. His expertise in Batá, combined with an unyielding rhythm on the congas, has been immortalized in numerous recordings across the world.
As an ardent educator, Díaz has traversed the globe, imparting his deep knowledge of Afro Cuban percussion through master classes. His profound understanding of the cultural roots and the narrative sensibility of his artistry make him a unique musical visionary, potentially guiding the future evolution of this musical form.

Monday Improv Jam
2026-03-09 21:00 - 22:00 | Grove 34 Comedy Club, 31-83 34th St, Astoria, NY 11106, USA
Sign up and play pretend like an adult.
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.
