"Shine The Light" Weekly Visibility Action
2026-06-04 18:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Jackson Heights, Queens, NY, USA
Shine the Light with Jackson Heights Indivisible & The Beacon
Jackson Heights Indivisible is proud to join The Beacon’s growing national movement of people of all faiths and backgrounds taking a stand against injustice through visible acts of solidarity.
Every Thursday we gather in Jackson Heights for 30 minutes to shine a light for justice, compassion, and community.
Bring a bold, clear sign that reflects your values—
“Trans Rights Are Human Rights,” “I Love Immigrants,” “Read Banned Books,” or whatever message is on your heart.
Together, we’ll push back against fear and cruelty with hope, love, and organized compassion.

📸 What to do:

Make a sign
Show up and shine your light
Take a photo or video and share it
Email: beaconlightforce@gmail.com
Social media: Use the hashtag #BeaconShineTheLight

💻 Want to learn more?
Join The Beacon’s next Zoom gathering:
🕛 Monday at 12 p.m. ET
🔗 Register here

Weekly ¡DALE! Runs
2026-06-04 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Queens Beer Factory, 86-13 Northern Blvd, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
Join the crew, feel the vibes & connect with our community.
Shoutout to our running community for making Queens Beer Factory your weekly stop, where the miles end and the good times begin.
From the run to the bar, this is your home.

Thursday Evening 6ish Mile Run - LIC Route
2026-06-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Skillman Avenue & 43rd Street, Queens, NY, 11104, US
Join us for a 6-mile loop to LIC through Hunters Point Park and Gantry, starting at 7:00 PM.
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 may want to bring some cash or a card.
The route:
https://www.strava.com/routes/2736050747944265304
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Runners attending WSR events assume full personal responsibility for any injury or illness that may occur during or after participation. WSR assumes no responsibility for the health and safety of any attendee.
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Please see our full calendar of events
http://www.woodsidesunnysiderunners.com/events/calendar/
join our Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/wsrunners/
like us on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/WoodsideSunnysideRunners
check out our Strava group
https://www.strava.com/clubs/206158
follow us on Instagram
https://instagram.com/woodsidesunnysiderunners/
and find these links and more on Link Tree
https://linktr.ee/woodsidesunnysiderunners
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Wine & Dine
2026-06-04 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Addictive Wine and Tapas, 32-64 87th St, East Elmhurst, NY 11369, USA
$100 per person (tax & gratuity is not included)
Join us for an exclusive WINE & DINE PAIRING DINNER as we introduce new tapas to our Summer Menu!
FIRST COURSE
Cucumber Salad
Cucumber, avocado, pepper, dehydrated lemon, dill dressing
PAIRED WITH:
99 Fuegos, Torrontes
Mendoza, Argentina
SECOND COURSE
Salmon Ahumado Tapa
Smoked salmon with goat cheese, dill and scallions on baguette
PAIRED WITH:
Carmela Benegas Cabernet Franc Rosé
Mendoza, Argentina
THIRD COURSE
Muslo de Pollo
Chicken thighs on spanish rice style
PAIRED WITH:
99 Fuegos, blend of Chardonnay and Viognier
Mendoza, Argentina
FOURTH COURSE
Lamb Rack
Lamb rack served with mashed potatoes and asparagus
PAIRED WITH:
99 Fuegos Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina
FIFTH COURSE
Tarta Santiago
Served with vanilla ice cream

Grove Comedy Headliner Series: Alan Fitzgerald
2026-06-04 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Grove 34 Comedy Club, 31-83 34th St, Astoria, NY 11106, USA
Alan Fitzgerald is probably the comic we get the most excited to watch. He is a true character taking the audience on a ride in a way that no one is doing right now. He’s tows with genius and is one of the most original acts in the game right now. Do not miss this show.

Open Mic Night
2026-06-04 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Nancy Blake’s Tavern + Tap, 82-19 Northern Blvd, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
We are bringing together the different varied talent of our wonderful Queens community every Thursday night.
Come sing a song, tell some jokes, play your instrument, whatever you like! Play or perform as long as you like.
Kitchen is open until 11pm, drinks are on all night!

NYC Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit at QPL
2026-06-05 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Queens Public Library at Jackson Heights, 35-51 81st Street, Queens, NY 11372, Queens, NY, 11372, US
The Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU) is holding tabling hours at branches across Queens to provide direct, in-person assistance with essential city services. These sessions are designed for anyone who needs face-to-face help with city systems. No appointment required.
PEU staff can help residents navigate HRA benefits, understand eligibility, and complete applications on the spot. They also troubleshoot barriers that typically slow people down–missing documents, unclear notices, long wait times, or confusion about next steps.
PEU’s team support a wide range of needs, including:
• SNAP and Cash Assistance applications and recertifications
• Health insurance enrollment and renewals
• Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) support child care benefits
• Rent Freeze and eviction-prevention programs
• Discounted MetroCards and other affordability programs

Piano Bar
2026-06-05 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Uke Hut, 36-01 36th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11106, USA
Sing your favorites with piano accompaniment!
Bring the list of your favorite songs. The piano and the party are waiting for you.
You can sing with the piano played by the outstanding musician, listen, cheer, and dance to all-time favorites in this romantic evening at our Piano Bar.
$20.00 incl. drinks

Zumba with Veva
2026-06-06 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.)

Saturday AM Kids Art Club! / Clases de Arte para Niñxs!
2026-06-06 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Art Retail Therapy, 84-26 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, New York, 11372, United States
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. Geared towards the process of learning & finding your creative voice.
All young artists learn in different ways, and we allow room for them to explore in a way that makes sense to them while providing a structure to the learning process.
This class is bilingual (ENG/SPA) and inclusive. Our instructors come from different cultural & art backgrounds: fine art, self-taught, master crafters, and more. We are experienced in holding classes for neurodiverse students and strive to cultivate a feeling of comfort and celebration for all students and their creations.
Class is for 6-15 yrs. 4 and 5 year olds can attend our 9am session with adult guidance.
This is the 9AM Class! There is a class at 9am and one at 10:30am
Big Kids Art Class! 10:30AM Session – June 6, 2026

Boxing/Kickboxing Workout
2026-06-06 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | 34th Avenue & 93rd Street, 34th Ave & 93rd St, Queens, NY 11372, USA
America’s Finest Karate & Kickboxing will join us on 34 Ave & 93 St to offer free kickboxing class (12+ years old).

JHBG's Tree LC
2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 37th Avenue, 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
We need your help to keep our trees and gardens healthy and clean! Meet 10am in front of 3541 80th st! We will gather our tools and head out to the treebeds and gardens to water, clean and mulch. We work until noon. No experience necessary – we supply work gloves, tools and guidance. We are certified not-for-profit and can fulfill your kids school volunteer credits. No advance registration- just show up!

NY Indonesian Food Bazaar
2026-06-06 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 84-07 Broadway, Flushing, NY 11373, USA
A collaboration of Queens Together and Next Stop Elmhurst. Enjoy traditional cuisine, live music, and traditional dance performance (held indoors).

Visibility Brigade - Jackson Heights
2026-06-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Jackson Heights, Queens, NY, USA
The Visibility Brigade aka Rush Hour Resistance was founded in 2020 to provide physical messaging in the real world. We remind everyday people that they are not alone in these unprecedented times.
WE PROVIDE THE MESSAGING, YOU JUST NEED TO SHOW UP WITH YOUR PASSION! Please visit https://visibilitybrigade.com for more info.
Note: For safety reasons, we do not publicly share the location of this activity. 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 on an outreach shift. You can register for an in-person meeting or a Zoom meeting.

Pride Month: Cuban Transformismo in New York City (1960s-1990s)
2026-06-06 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Queens Public Library at Jackson Heights, 35-51 81st Street, Queens, NY 11372, Queens, NY, 11372, US
El transformismo cubano en la ciudad de Nueva York (décadas de 1960 a 1990)
English: This talk looks into the history of Cuban female impersonation or drag performance in New York City during the second half of the 20th century. Librada will begin by introducing her work with Archivo Cubanecuir, a community archives dedicated to preserving the legacy of queer and trans Cuba. The presentation will feature a chronology of key figures, venues and events as well as glimpse into the archives’ unique collection of photographs. Finally, special guest Caracol de Cuba will perform a song and then sit down for a brief interview with Librada. The event will close-up with a Q & A with the audience. This program is funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Hearst Foundation.
Spanish: Esta charla explora la historia del transformismo cubano o el arte drag en la ciudad de Nueva York durante la segunda mitad del siglo 20. Librada comenzará presentando su trabajo con Archivo Cubanecuir, un archivo comunitario dedicado a preservar el legado de la comunidad queer y trans cubana. La presentación incluirá una cronología de figuras clave, lugares y eventos, así como un vistazo a la singular colección de fotografías del archivo. Finalmente, el invitado especial Caracol de Cuba interpretará una canción y luego conversará brevemente con Librada. El evento concluirá con una sesión de preguntas y respuestas con el público. Este programa ha sido posible gracias al generoso apoyo de la Fundación Nacional para las Humanidades y la Fundación Hearst.

Queens Night Market
2026-06-06 16:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Building, Corona, NY 11368, USA
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 – 06:00 pm: DJ Jeronimo
06:00 pm – 07:00 pm: Burma Rhythm NYC
07:30 pm – 08:30 pm: Studio B
09:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Wave Magnetik
10:00 pm – 11:45 pm: DJ Jeronimo

LOCATION:
We’re located behind the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadow Corona Park.
Due to very limited parking availability, we strongly encourage visitors to walk, bike, or take mass transit here. The operator of the adjacent parking lot, which we do not control, charges $15 for vehicles.
SUBWAY: Take the 7 train to the 111th Street station. Walk south 4 blocks until you pass under an overpass. You will see the Night Market behind the New York Hall of Science on the Left.

Sakai Ukelele Solo Night
2026-06-06 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Uke Hut, 36-01 36th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11106, USA
No reservations needed—just walk in and enjoy the vibes.
Whether it’s a date night or a chill evening with friends, come experience of Sakai’s music World.

Raanan Hershberg Late Show
2026-06-06 21:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Grove 34 Comedy Club, 31-83 34th St, Astoria, NY 11106, USA
Raanan Hershberg is back and bringing his latest hour to Grove 34
Raanan Hershberg Early Show 7:30PM
Raanan Hershberg Late Show 9:30PM

AI for the People
2026-06-07 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Avenue, Queens, NY 11106, Queens, NY, 11106, US
An AI community summit featuring live demos from civic innovators, expert panels, and hands-on workshops.

AI For the People is a free, community-centered AI summit hosted by Epicenter NYC at the Museum of the Moving Image, bringing together civic innovators, community leaders, journalists, and technologists to explore how artificial intelligence can better serve our communities.
Through live demos, interactive conversations, and hands-on learning, attendees will gain practical tools to understand AI, navigate emerging technologies, and shape a more equitable digital future.
Whether you’re AI-curious, community-minded, or already experimenting with new tools, this summit is designed to make AI accessible, useful, and grounded in real-world impact.
What to expect
AI for Good: Civic Innovation ShowcaseSee how organizations are using AI to strengthen civic engagement, local storytelling, and public participation.
Community Conversation: AI for the PeopleA dynamic discussion with leaders in civic tech, community and local government that digs into what it means for how our communities are represented, how we protect access to information, and how we turn technology into a tool for equity rather than a gap that widens it.
AI Terms + Ask an ExpertEvery buzzword you’ve heard but were afraid to ask about — finally explained, together, with expert guidance and a prize.
Report Spam: Protect Yourself – Your Elders and Kids, TooAI scams, deepfakes, and data privacy: the practical stuff your community needs to know right now.
Ask an AI InsiderBring your questions and connect directly with experts during interactive office hours.

K(now) Y(our) R(ights) Business Outreach
2026-06-07 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Jackson Heights, Queens, NY, USA
Join us for our outreach efforts to build community and share KYR resources with local businesses and employees.
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 on an outreach shift. You can register for an in-person meeting or a Zoom meeting.
Working in pairs, we meet owners, managers, and employees at their work sites to share information on ways we can prepare now for ICE raids, what to do if ICE comes, what to do in case of detentions, and where to find additional resources.
We supply multilingual materials for employers and employees, and scripts for volunteers. We begin with a 30-minute training session for volunteers who have not done this work before.
This action is rooted in principles of cooperation, empathy, and collective action. Effective community care involves building networks of mutual support and empowering ourselves (community members!!) to meet our collective needs.

Queens NY Practical Philosophy Meetup
2026-06-07 18:00 - 19:45 (America/New_York) | Arya Cafe, 81-05 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst, NY 11373, USA
WHAT’S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?
Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required!
Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic.
The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the Whatsapp group, along with jump-off points to get the conversation going.
When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture.
General Meeting Agenda
Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline:

18:00-18:15 – People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the official start.
18:15-18:25 – Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines.
18:25-19:30 – Break into small groups – introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them.
19:30-19:45 – Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic – each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo.
19:45 – The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other.

PRICING?
Practical Philosophy is operated entirely on voluntary donations! If we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Donations are 100% voluntary, but they help us to bring the gift of deep conversation to people around the world. If you’d like to support, you can donate here!
(Practical Philosophy is a registered Canadian charity)
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY
“I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” – Ekam
“I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” – Daniel
FAQ

Do I need to study or read anything to attend?

No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what you think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it.

Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?

The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don’t study a particular school.

Is it mostly men that attend?

Surprisingly, no! Although often, philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms.

Can I come alone?

Of course you can, we encourage it 🙂

Can I be late?

Please don’t be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation.

Where do you meet?

The location is posted in Meetup and our Whatsapp group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our website.
POLICY
To respect our members privacy, we ask that no one privately message a member without first getting explicit consent. (This looks like speaking in person and being asked to message privately.) Contacting or texting other participants without prior consent is not permitted and may result in removal from the group. Practical Philosophy reserves the right to enforce this policy at its discretion to maintain a safe and respectful environment.
PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY CLUB – Philosophy, everywhere.
We started in Practical Philosophy back in 2021 and there are now 60+ chapters in 28+ countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more!
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Improv Night
2026-06-07 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Grove 34 Comedy Club, 31-83 34th St, Astoria, NY 11106, USA
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!

La tienda del Pueblo Clothing Donations
2026-06-08 07:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

What’s Your Story: Dino Series
2026-06-08 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Queens Public Library at Jackson Heights, 35-51 81st Street, Queens, NY 11372, Queens, NY, 11372, US
QPL invites children to kick off Summer Reading with our Dino Series!
Week 1: Create a magnetic dino masterpiece to take home while discovering fun facts about your favorite prehistoric creatures!
Week 2: Sculpt history by painting your own clay dinosaur and learning about the giants of the past!
Week 3: Make history sparkle with shimmering diamond art projects paired with amazing dino facts!
Week 4: Take part in the ultimate challenge… build your bot craft, race it on the track, then code it to follow your commands!
Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2026 city-wide sponsor for Summer Reading and Learning Programs.
Discover more Summer at the Library programs, booklists, this year’s reading challenge, and more at https://summerreading.queenslibrary.org

Community Class: Flow + Connect, Yoga Para Todos
2026-06-08 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | 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
2026-06-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Monday Walks
2026-06-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Junction Boulevard & 34th Avenue, Junction Blvd & 34th Ave, Queens, NY 11372, USA
Monday motivation! Let’s kick off the week with a 2/3mile walk .
Meet us at Junction Blvd/ 34th Ave 6pm!
Te esperamos mañana a las 6pm Junction Blvd
n 34th Ave caminemos juntos…

Spring Zumba with Leo
2026-06-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Moore Jackson Community Garden, 31-57 51st St, Woodside, NY 11377, USA
FREE ZUMBA this Spring at the garden! Come get down with your bad selves with Leo, our amazing Zumba instructor, every Monday and Wednesday in May and June at 6:00 PM.
@leozumbanyc is the best; he keeps you wanting more… Have some fun and get some exercise in the process.
Always check back here for cancellations due to inclement weather.

Spanish Conversation Club
2026-06-08 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 93rd St & 34th Ave, Queens, NY 11372, USA
Español sin miedo.
¿Tomaste español en la escuela pero nunca te sentiste cómodo hablándolo? Or maybe you remember more than you think… you just need a gentle place to practice.
Join our new Spanish Conversation Club 💬
This is not a formal class. No quizzes. No pressure. No fear of making mistakes.
Just a welcoming community space for people who learned Spanish in grammar school, high school, college
– or somewhere along the way – and want to build confidence speaking the Spanish they already know.
We’ll practice conversation, encourage each other, laugh, learn, and slowly build comfort speaking out loud.
So many people have asked for this – and we’re excited to finally make it happen.
Ven como eres. Come as you are. Led by an experienced and trained instructor.
Classes are free. Sponsored by the @34_ave Open Streets Coalition.

Figure Drawing Mondays / Sesion de Dibujo con Modelo (JH’s Drink & Draw
2026-06-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Art Retail Therapy, 84-26 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, New York, 11372, United States
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

Figure Drawing Mondays – June 8, 2026, 7PM (DRINK N DRAW)
