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SUMMARY:ECS 2026 - Highlights Festival
DESCRIPTION:7 PM – Performance + Reception \nAdvance Tickets\, on sale through Friday\, 11:59 PM May 8: $15\nGeneral Admission\, starting May 9: $25 \nIn celebration of their 25th anniversary\, Queens-based performing arts organization Mare Nostrum Elements presents the ECS 2026 Highlights Festival\, a program reviving standout works from over a decade of the Emerging Choreographer Series. \nSince 2013\, the Emerging Choreographer Series has supported more than 70 choreographers and 200 dancers with funding\, mentorship\, studio space\, career development resources\, and fully produced performances. The Highlights Festival honors that history by bringing some of the series’ most memorable works back to the stage. \nFeaturing works by choreographers Garrett Parker\, Heather Dutton\, Lavy Cavaliere\, Grace Tong\, Makayla Peterson\, and Edward Lathan. \nChoreographers \nGarrett Parker is a North Carolina-born dance maker and director of Detox Movement\, through which he has produced multiple large-scale works with performers and collaborators from across disciplines including dance\, drama\, film\, music\, and design. His choreographic work includes site-specific commissions for the Winston-Salem Arts Council and dance films screened at the American Dance Festival. His ECS work Robots\, Don’t Cry is a narrative science-fiction movement piece exploring artificial intelligence\, surveillance\, and the human body under technological systems. \nHeather Dutton (she/they) is a Brooklyn-based choreographer\, teaching artist\, and performer. Their work has been seen at Here Arts Center\, the American Dance Festival\, ODC Theater\, Dixon Place\, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival\, Flushing Town Hall\, and the Tank\, among others. With a background in theater\, comedy\, and gender studies\, Dutton creates work grounded in nuanced narrative and theatrical craft\, exploring queerness\, gender identity\, and unconventional emotional relationships. She is a teaching artist with the National Dance Institute and founder of Middle Child Dance Theater. Dutton holds a B.A. in Dance (choreography and education) and a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies from Muhlenberg College. \nLavy Cavaliere is a New York-based choreographer whose work Insulated on Rupture explores perception\, surveillance\, and digital identity through a queer\, multidisciplinary lens. The work features an ensemble of queer female-identifying performers and draws on immersive soundscapes and costume design to examine the intersection of technology\, identity\, and self-expression. \nGrace Yi-Li Tong (she/her) is a playful\, experimental Chinese-American choreographer and performer based in New York City. Inspired by her collage practice\, she creates movement works that draw on clowning\, pantomime\, make-believe\, and contemporary dance theater to invite audiences into absurdist physical worlds. Her work has been presented at Flushing Town Hall\, Triskelion Arts\, the Center for Ballet Arts\, Snug Harbor Cultural Center\, Arts on Site\, and venues in Amsterdam\, Munich\, Berlin\, Athens\, Philadelphia\, and Seattle. She is fiscally sponsored by New York Live Arts’ Live Core Program. Tong holds a B.F.A. in Dance with a minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies from NYU Tisch School of the Arts\, where she graduated summa cum laude. \nMakayla Peterson is a dancer\, choreographer\, scholar\, teaching artist\, and founder and artistic director of Monét Movement Productions: The Collective. She holds a B.F.A. in Dance from Temple University and is a recipient of the Temple University Boyer College of Music and Dance Rose Vernick Scholar Award. Her work has been presented at the Mare Nostrum Elements Emerging Choreographer Series\, the COCO Dance Festival\, the Collective Thread Dance Festival\, the Making Moves Dance Festival\, and more. She currently dances with Enya-Kalia Creations and OKRA Dance Company and serves as a teaching artist with Notes in Motion and DMF Youth. \nEdward Lathan – “UnMasc’d” is an abstract dance-theater work that follows a young man’s journey through identity\, survival\, and discovery as he confronts the masks he has worn to belong. Set to a collage of recognizable pop songs whose lyrics suggest fragments of a story\, the choreography embodies narratives that cannot be spoken directly\, translating them into movement\, rhythm\, and emotional presence on stage. Through abstract yet deliberate references to spirituality\, astrology\, neurodivergence\, sexuality\, and ancestral memory\, the work ultimately asks what new possibilities emerge when the masks we create for survival are removed\, allowing the body\, mind\, and spirit to speak honestly.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/ecs-2026-highlights-festival/
LOCATION:Flushing Town Hall\, 137-35 Northern Blvd\, Flushing\, NY 11354\, USA
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SUMMARY:Perceptions: QC Student Dance Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the QC Department of Drama\, Theatre\, Dance & Fashion\, PERCEPTIONS features original choreography by Brian Urena\, Ezekiel Edwards\, Jaelle Campbell\, Jaida Perez\, Madison Rojas\, Nehir Tan\, andValentina Olaya-Florez. The Showcase is an opportunity for Queens College student choreographers\, dancers\, costume and lighting designers to collaborate on creating and performing original works\, that reflect a variety of dance styles and dive into the joy\, turmoil\, and beauty of life. \nJoin us for a vivacious dance experience at Queens College! \nPERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: MAY 7-10\, THU-SAT at 7 PM & SUN at 3 PM \nLate Seating Policy: Late Seating is only allowed at the discretion of Management.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/perceptions-qc-student-dance-showcase-3/
LOCATION:153-49 Reeves Ave\, Flushing\, NY 11367\, USA
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SUMMARY:Kana & Sakai Duo
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our ukulele master Sakai’s music world with special guests every Saturday evening\, always at UkeHut. \nThe shows are in a casual\, intimate setting and are kid-friendly. We will mingle after the performance. \nDoor open 7PM\, show start 7:30PM \n$20 with free drinks
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/kana-sakai-duo/
LOCATION:Uke Hut\, 36-01 36th Ave\, Long Island City\, NY 11106\, USA
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SUMMARY:Ravi Coltrane Music
DESCRIPTION:Born into jazz royalty\, the son of musicians John and Alice Coltrane\, this Grammy-nominated musician continues the legacy he inherited by carving out his own individual sound. As a bandleader who has collaborated with a veritable who’s who of jazz\, Coltrane’s ensemble “demonstrates its marvelous technical capabilities and keen musicianship\, and their imaginative interpretations suggest strength and resolve\, a fluid embodiment of question and answer\,” (NPR) making for a fascinating musical journey. \nRavi Coltrane / Saxophone \nMatt Mitchell / Piano \nNoah Garabedian / Bass \nElé Howell / Drums \nNorthwell Health is the official sponsor of jazz programming at KCA.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/ravi-coltrane-music/
LOCATION:Lefrak Concert Hall\, 153-49 Reeves Ave\, Flushing\, NY 11367\, USA
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SUMMARY:CHICHA MORADA — Psychedelic Cumbia
DESCRIPTION:A high-energy night of psychedelic cumbia\, where reverb-soaked guitars\, hypnotic synths\, and driving percussion come together to create an infectious\, dancefloor-driven sound rooted in Peru’s chicha tradition and reimagined for today. \n8:30 pm to 9:30 pm (First Set)\n10:30 pm to 11:30 pm (Second Set) \nAdmission: $20 Cover charge Mezzanine \nFeaturing:\nAlfredo Castro — electric guitar / vocals\nAndrew Chow — synthesizer / keyboards\nAndrés Northcutt— percussion (timbales\, snare\, cymbals) / vocals\nJosé Niño — trombone / vocals\nDan Singer— bass / vocals \nAbout Chicha Morada: \nChicha Morada is a Washington\, D.C.–based band devoted to psychedelic cumbia and Peruvian chicha. Drawing inspiration from the 1960s and 70s psychedelic cumbia movement and the raw\, urban spirit of Lima’s popular chicha scene\, the group crafts a vibrant and immersive sound. \nBlending reverb-drenched electric guitars\, hypnotic synthesizers\, driving percussion\, timbales\, trumpet\, and trombone\, their music delivers an infectious\, dance-driven energy. While honoring the legacy of chicha pioneers\, Chicha Morada pushes the genre forward through original compositions and fresh sonic textures\, creating a dynamic bridge between Latin American traditions and the contemporary independent music scene in Washington\, D.C.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/chicha-morada-psychedelic-cumbia/
LOCATION:Terraza 7\, 40-19 Gleane St\, Elmhurst\, NY 11373\, USA
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SUMMARY:Music Show: Dan Strauss
DESCRIPTION:Dan Strauss is a seasoned\, dynamic singer-songwriter whose work blends multiple musical genres with the introspective lyricism of alternative folk. Since emerging in the late 90s\, Dan has steadily built a reputation for his evocative storytelling and memorable melodies. Over the course of his career\, he has released seven albums\, with *The Haze of Winter Flowers* being his latest\, showcasing his continued evolution as an artist. As a dedicated touring musician\, Dan regularly performs in New York City and throughout the Northeast\, playing intimate house concerts\, vibrant clubs\, and serene vineyards. Notable venues he has graced include The Bitter End\, Rockwood Music Hall\, Daryl’s House\, and Club Helsinki. Dan’s music has drawn comparison to artists such as Elliot Smith\, Aimee Mann\, John Lennon\, Beck and Paul Westerberg. \nStrauss continues to captivate audiences with his thoughtful songwriting and compelling performances\, making him a respected figure in alternative folk and rock music.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/music-show-dan-strauss/
LOCATION:Espresso 77\, 35-57 77th St\, Jackson Heights\, NY 11372\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T223000
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SUMMARY:Jazz and Joints
DESCRIPTION:Live Jazz and Elevated Vibe\nEnjoy a night of live jazz and cannabis sponsored by terp bros nyc! Each ticket comes with a free gift bag courtesy of terp bros
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/jazz-and-joints/
LOCATION:Grove 34 Comedy Club\, 31-83 34th St\, Astoria\, NY 11106\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T100000
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SUMMARY:Run Hustle Run Mother’s Day 5K STREET RACE
DESCRIPTION:AMENITIES\n\nLIVE / text / email results\nFREE finish line photos\nPersonalized bib if registered 3 weeks in advance\nRun Hustle Run Race Shirt\n\nAWARDS\n\nTop 3 M/F/X: 19 & under\, 20-29\, 30-39\, 40-49\, 50-59\, 60+\n\nBIB PICKUP\nSee event staff starting 1 hour before the event. Register 3 weeks in advance for a personalized bib. Bib number required for pickup; use Self Lookup or Bib Lookup if needed. Last-minute registrants (within 24 hours) will receive their bib number by text within 90 seconds. \n  \nMORE ABOUT THE EVENT\nRun Hustle Run is a community driven running movement rooted in consistency\, culture\, and showing up for one another. What started as a grassroots effort out of The Hustle Barbershop has grown into a dedicated crew of runners who meet regularly to build discipline\, push their limits\, and create a space where everyone can feel part of something bigger. \nRun Hustle Run recently completed THE SPEED PROJECT\, representing Queens. Donations to expenses are welcome at this link! \nSince its founding\, Run Hustle Run has become a staple in the Queens running scene\, known for its weekly runs\, high-energy atmosphere\, and commitment to blending fitness with community. Whether it’s a Tuesday night run or a special activation\, the focus remains the same: stay consistent\, support one another\, and keep moving forward. \nBuilding on a growing tradition of organizing around Mother’s Day\, the Run Hustle Run 5K welcomes the broader NYC running community into Southeast Queens for a race that reflects both purpose and pride. \nWe look forward to this street race as an opportunity to continue building running communities across Queens. Hustle up! \nQUESTIONS\nRunhustlerun@gmail.com \nRESULTS & PHOTOS\n\nLIVE online / email text results and FREE video and same-day finish line pics\nFind miscellaneous photos on Facebook @elitefeats
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/run-hustle-run-mothers-day-5k-street-race/
LOCATION:The Hustle Barbershop\, 135-22 Hillside Ave.\, Richmond Hill\, NY 11418\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T080000
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SUMMARY:Jackson Heights Greenmarket
DESCRIPTION:Known as our Queens flagship\, the Jackson Heights Greenmarket has connected local farms and farmers to the residents of this Jackson Heights neighborhood since 2000. Every Sunday\, year-round\, families\, long-time residents and young couples can find a diverse selection of locally-grown and produced foods throughout the market. Beyond shopping\, visitors can enjoy cooking demonstrations\, educational programs\, and activities for families\, creating an interactive and welcoming experience for all ages.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/jackson-heights-greenmarket-3/
LOCATION:Jackson Heights Greenmarket\, 34th Ave & 79th Street &\, 80th St\, Jackson Heights\, NY 11372\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T120000
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SUMMARY:Pages in the Park: What Kind of Queen? by Cindy Lozito
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Pages in The Park where we celebrate authors at the park! \nPreorder and receive limited edition stickers from the illustrator of the book and have it signed at the event! \nA joyous picture book biography of José Sarria\, a pioneering activist\, drag queen\, and the first openly gay candidate to run for public office in the United States \nOnce upon a time\, there lived a boy named José who dreamed of becoming royalty—and of a queendom where everyone would be treated fairly and with respect. \nA child of immigrants from Colombia\, José Sarria was born in San Francisco in 1922. With the support of his family\, he grew up to discover what it means to be a queen: he fought against evil by serving in WWII\, helping to liberate a Nazi concentration camp; he inspired others to be their authentic selves by performing at San Francisco’s Black Cat Café\, a haven for artists and activists; and he cared for his community through his LGBTQ+ advocacy work\, including the establishment of the Imperial Court System\, a global charitable organization that still thrives today. \nSarria led by example\, joyfully giving back to his community while challenging the status quo. With a fairy-tale feel and radiant illustrations\, this picture book biography celebrates his legacy of seeing the world not as it is but as it could be.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/pages-in-the-park-what-kind-of-queen-by-cindy-lozito/
LOCATION:Travers Park\, 76-09 34th Ave\, Jackson Heights\, NY 11372\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T140000
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SUMMARY:ECS 2026 - Highlights Festival
DESCRIPTION:1 PM – Performance + Q&A \nAdvance Tickets\, on sale through Friday\, 11:59 PM May 8: $15\nGeneral Admission\, starting May 9: $25 \nIn celebration of their 25th anniversary\, Queens-based performing arts organization Mare Nostrum Elements presents the ECS 2026 Highlights Festival\, a program reviving standout works from over a decade of the Emerging Choreographer Series. \nSince 2013\, the Emerging Choreographer Series has supported more than 70 choreographers and 200 dancers with funding\, mentorship\, studio space\, career development resources\, and fully produced performances. The Highlights Festival honors that history by bringing some of the series’ most memorable works back to the stage. \nFeaturing works by choreographers Garrett Parker\, Heather Dutton\, Lavy Cavaliere\, Grace Tong\, Makayla Peterson\, and Edward Lathan. \nChoreographers \nGarrett Parker is a North Carolina-born dance maker and director of Detox Movement\, through which he has produced multiple large-scale works with performers and collaborators from across disciplines including dance\, drama\, film\, music\, and design. His choreographic work includes site-specific commissions for the Winston-Salem Arts Council and dance films screened at the American Dance Festival. His ECS work Robots\, Don’t Cry is a narrative science-fiction movement piece exploring artificial intelligence\, surveillance\, and the human body under technological systems. \nHeather Dutton (she/they) is a Brooklyn-based choreographer\, teaching artist\, and performer. Their work has been seen at Here Arts Center\, the American Dance Festival\, ODC Theater\, Dixon Place\, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival\, Flushing Town Hall\, and the Tank\, among others. With a background in theater\, comedy\, and gender studies\, Dutton creates work grounded in nuanced narrative and theatrical craft\, exploring queerness\, gender identity\, and unconventional emotional relationships. She is a teaching artist with the National Dance Institute and founder of Middle Child Dance Theater. Dutton holds a B.A. in Dance (choreography and education) and a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies from Muhlenberg College. \nLavy Cavaliere is a New York-based choreographer whose work Insulated on Rupture explores perception\, surveillance\, and digital identity through a queer\, multidisciplinary lens. The work features an ensemble of queer female-identifying performers and draws on immersive soundscapes and costume design to examine the intersection of technology\, identity\, and self-expression. \nGrace Yi-Li Tong (she/her) is a playful\, experimental Chinese-American choreographer and performer based in New York City. Inspired by her collage practice\, she creates movement works that draw on clowning\, pantomime\, make-believe\, and contemporary dance theater to invite audiences into absurdist physical worlds. Her work has been presented at Flushing Town Hall\, Triskelion Arts\, the Center for Ballet Arts\, Snug Harbor Cultural Center\, Arts on Site\, and venues in Amsterdam\, Munich\, Berlin\, Athens\, Philadelphia\, and Seattle. She is fiscally sponsored by New York Live Arts’ Live Core Program. Tong holds a B.F.A. in Dance with a minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies from NYU Tisch School of the Arts\, where she graduated summa cum laude. \nMakayla Peterson is a dancer\, choreographer\, scholar\, teaching artist\, and founder and artistic director of Monét Movement Productions: The Collective. She holds a B.F.A. in Dance from Temple University and is a recipient of the Temple University Boyer College of Music and Dance Rose Vernick Scholar Award. Her work has been presented at the Mare Nostrum Elements Emerging Choreographer Series\, the COCO Dance Festival\, the Collective Thread Dance Festival\, the Making Moves Dance Festival\, and more. She currently dances with Enya-Kalia Creations and OKRA Dance Company and serves as a teaching artist with Notes in Motion and DMF Youth. \nEdward Lathan – “UnMasc’d” is an abstract dance-theater work that follows a young man’s journey through identity\, survival\, and discovery as he confronts the masks he has worn to belong. Set to a collage of recognizable pop songs whose lyrics suggest fragments of a story\, the choreography embodies narratives that cannot be spoken directly\, translating them into movement\, rhythm\, and emotional presence on stage. Through abstract yet deliberate references to spirituality\, astrology\, neurodivergence\, sexuality\, and ancestral memory\, the work ultimately asks what new possibilities emerge when the masks we create for survival are removed\, allowing the body\, mind\, and spirit to speak honestly. \n 
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/ecs-2026-highlights-festival-2/
LOCATION:Flushing Town Hall\, 137-35 Northern Blvd\, Flushing\, NY 11354\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T160000
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SUMMARY:Perceptions: QC Student Dance Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the QC Department of Drama\, Theatre\, Dance & Fashion\, PERCEPTIONS features original choreography by Brian Urena\, Ezekiel Edwards\, Jaelle Campbell\, Jaida Perez\, Madison Rojas\, Nehir Tan\, andValentina Olaya-Florez. The Showcase is an opportunity for Queens College student choreographers\, dancers\, costume and lighting designers to collaborate on creating and performing original works\, that reflect a variety of dance styles and dive into the joy\, turmoil\, and beauty of life. \nJoin us for a vivacious dance experience at Queens College! \nPERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: MAY 7-10\, THU-SAT at 7 PM & SUN at 3 PM \nLate Seating Policy: Late Seating is only allowed at the discretion of Management. \n 
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/perceptions-qc-student-dance-showcase-4/
LOCATION:153-49 Reeves Ave\, Flushing\, NY 11367\, USA
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SUMMARY:34 Ave Bike classes - all ages
DESCRIPTION:Bike lessons for all ages at 93 St.\nClase para aprender a montar en bicicleta (para adultos y niños) \nOur lead instructors are League of American Bicyclists (LCI) certified\, bringing both expertise and a strong focus on safety to every session. \nGracias a @ciclistasNy por proporcionar bicicletas para las clases and thank you to @citibike for sponsoring the helmets. \nSponsored by the @34_Ave Open Streets Coalition.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/34-ave-bike-classes-all-ages/
LOCATION:34th Avenue & 93rd Street\, 34th Ave & 93rd St\, Queens\, NY 11372\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T193000
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SUMMARY:Xianix Barrera & Nueva York Flamenco City
DESCRIPTION:An intimate flamenco performance led by Xianix Barrera\, featuring guitarist Jet Miley\, with musical direction by Alfonso Cid. A dialogue between dance\, voice\, and rhythm that honors tradition while engaging contemporary expression and themes of identity. \n6:30 to 7:30PM (First Set)\n8:30 to 9:30PM (Second Set) \nAdmission: Cover Charge: $20 (Mezzanine Level) \nFeaturing:\nXianix Barrera / Bailaora\nJed Miley / Guitarist\nAlfonso Cid / Cantaor\, Flutist\, and Musical Direction \nAbout Xianix Barrera: \nXianix Barrera is a Bessie Award–nominated flamenco dancer\, choreographer\, and educator whose work channels a fierce\, unapologetic vision of femininity. Engaging themes of gender\, queer identity\, and social justice\, she approaches flamenco as a living\, evolving form. \nFounder of the Xianix Barrera Flamenco Company (2012)\, her choreography expands the language of flamenco while remaining grounded in its tradition. Her recent production Mujeres\, an all-female collaboration with guitarist and composer Antonia Jiménez\, reflects her commitment to re-centering female voices. \nTrained in New York and Spain\, she has performed alongside leading artists such as Isabel Bayón and Juan Ogalla at venues including The Joyce Theater and Lincoln Center. A Bessie Award nominee for Latido\, Xianix is also a dedicated educator\, leading workshops across New York City and contributing to the next generation of artists. \nAbout Jed Miley : \nJed Miley is a Seattle-based Flamenco guitarist\, composer\, producer\, and teacher. After hearing Flamenco for the first time in 1996 he was hooked and began a lifelong journey to study this artform. Over the course of his career\, he has since performed at top venues like Lincoln Center and collaborated worked with notable Flamenco companies including Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana\, and currently\, Oleaje Flamenco. Jed’s in-depth training in Seville and his love for Flamenco fusion have spurred various projects that blend Flamenco with other music styles. He continues to share his craft through performances across the Northwest. \nAbout Alfonso Mogaburo Cid: \nAlfonso Cid is a flamenco singer\, flutist\, and composer from Seville\, raised in the deep traditions of Andalusian flamenco. Formed within the cultural life of Triana and the historic Peña Flamenca Torres-Macarena\, his artistry reflects a direct lineage to some of the most revered figures of the form. \nBased in New York City since 1997\, Alfonso has performed at major venues including Carnegie Hall’s Weill Hall\, Lincoln Center\, Town Hall\, and the Royal Albert Hall\, collaborating with leading dancers such as Pilar Rioja and María Elena Amaya. His work moves fluidly between traditional flamenco and cross-cultural exploration\, including projects that engage the Arabic roots of flamenco. \nHis career spans both intimate flamenco settings and large-scale international stages\, including extensive touring with Romeo Santos\, where he contributed vocals to the track Mi Santa alongside Tomatito. \nA dedicated educator and scholar of flamenco\, Alfonso has taught widely across New York\, developed lecture-demonstrations on flamenco structure\, and completed advanced studies in flamencology at the Universidad de Córdoba. His work continues to bridge tradition\, research\, and contemporary performance.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/xianix-barrera-nueva-york-flamenco-city/
LOCATION:Terraza 7\, 40-19 Gleane St\, Elmhurst\, NY 11373\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T200000
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SUMMARY:Improv Night
DESCRIPTION:A night of unscripted comedy featuring the city’s top improvisers.\nNo 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!
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/improv-night-2/
LOCATION:Grove 34 Comedy Club\, 31-83 34th St\, Astoria\, NY 11106\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T113000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112838
CREATED:20260504T141005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T141005Z
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SUMMARY:La tienda del Pueblo Clothing Donations
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIt’s a sustainable way to refresh your wardrobe while keeping perfectly good clothing out of landfills. \nThat’s why we ask everyone to bring clean\, gently used items you’d be happy to wear yourself. \nWe’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.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/la-tienda-del-pueblo-clothing-donations-2/
LOCATION:34th Ave & 77th St\, Queens\, NY 11372\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T133000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112838
CREATED:20260505T031614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T031614Z
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SUMMARY:Peer-to-Business Networking Mixer for Students
DESCRIPTION:The Final Event in our Student Workforce Readiness Program! \nWe are inviting the students at Queens College to attend our Peer-to-Business Networking Mixer during your Free Hour. We’ll be bringing in representatives from some of the leading names in the energy sector\, from multibillion dollar companies to government organizations. \nWe’ll begin with a reception to congratulate the students (you) and thank you all for attending our events. Now is the time to employ the workforce skills and knowledge of the industry you’ve gained over the semester to good use as you network with these professionals. This is your chance to build the relationships and connections at companies with which you visualize a future career. That way\, when you apply for openings\, you’ll have a leg up on the competition. Remember: it’s not what you know\, but who you know! \nOpen to all majors and years. Complimentary attendance. Refreshments will be served.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/peer-to-business-networking-mixer-for-students/
LOCATION:Queens College\, City University of New York\, 65-30 Kissena Blvd\, Flushing\, NY 11367\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112838
CREATED:20250830T033248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T131354Z
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SUMMARY:Queens Distance Runners: Jackson Heights Community Run @ Queensboro
DESCRIPTION: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. \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-2/
LOCATION:80th St & Northern Blvd\, Queens\, NY 11372\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112838
CREATED:20260421T003121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T195936Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Walks
DESCRIPTION:Monday motivation! Let’s kick off the week with a 2/3mile walk .\nMeet us at Junction Blvd/ 34th Ave 6pm! \nTe esperamos mañana a las 6pm Junction Blvd\nn 34th Ave caminemos juntos…
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/monday-walks/
LOCATION:Junction Boulevard & 34th Avenue\, Junction Blvd & 34th Ave\, Queens\, NY 11372\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112838
CREATED:20250817T115458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T140623Z
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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\nFigure Drawing Mondays – May 11\, 2026\, 7PM (DRINK N DRAW)
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/figure-drawing-mondays-sesion-de-dibujo-con-modelo-jhs-drink-draw/
LOCATION:A.R.T. Shop\, 84-26 37th Ave\, Jackson Heights\, NY 11372\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T223000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112838
CREATED:20251123T145508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T165751Z
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SUMMARY:Román Díaz & La Rumba de los Lunes
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAdmission: $20: Cover charge for Mezzanine seating \nFeaturing:\nRoger Consiglio / Vocals.\nMáximo Valdés / Vocals.\nRafael Monteagudo / Percussion.\nClemente Medina / Percussion.\nRomán Diaz / Percussion; Spoken Word and folklorist. \nAbout Roman Diaz: \nRenowned 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. \nHis 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. \nAs 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.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/roman-diaz-la-rumba-de-los-lunes-4/
LOCATION:Terraza 7\, 40-19 Gleane St\, Elmhurst\, NY 11373\, USA
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