Events

Confessions of a Straight Filmmaker On the 10th anniversary of the release of “Julio of Jackson Heights,” a documentary film that tells the story of the 1990 gay bashing murder […]

Watch the world’s biggest sporting event and experience the excitement at Queens Public Library! Live screenings of matches are open to all ages – join in on the fun! Learn […]

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 […]

Run 7:15. Picnic & Fireworks 8:15. NYC ¡Dale! x Off The Track Astoria x Forest Park Runners x WEPA

Join Addictive Wine & Tapas this Thursday, June 25th at 7:00 PM for a five-course Wine & Dine evening, each course paired with a hand-selected wine. $100 per person, not […]

Hosted by Astoria’s own Seann Cantatore (HBO) and featuring (subject to change): Peej Mele (And Just Like That, Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens), Bertrand & Russell: All Bass Jazz Duo (Boogiemanja, Typecast), C.W. […]

Teens, join us to meditate on the meaning of Juneteenth while creating a beautiful craft! UV resin only hardens when light hits it. That moment mirrors Juneteenth itself: freedom existed […]

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 […]

Brown Noise Comedy is a touring comedy show featuring the best brown comedians in America. We bring together desi, South Asian, Arab, and Persian comics for nights of comedy that […]

Come on by, enjoy a coffee, and listen to some tunes surrounded by great food, friendly service, and local art.

Sunny Outlaw performs his signature technique improvising 1 hour of COMPLETELY-MADE-UP material. Jumping between genuine storytelling & character riffs, he leaves the audience feeling raw emotion, laughing uncontrollably, and ultimately […]

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 […]

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 […]

A full day celebrating Himalayan culture, community, and connection right in the heart of NYC. 🌏✨ Enjoy authentic homemade food, live music, cultural performances, handmade crafts, local vendors, drinks, fun […]

Free CPR & First Aid Certification Course provided by the American Red Cross Learn how to handle common emergencies, including: • Burns, cuts, and scrapes • Sudden illnesses • Head, […]

Our monthly potluck is almost here! Join us this Saturday, June 27, from 4pm–7pm at 34 Ave & 93 St for one of our favorite community traditions. Trae un plato […]

Join Centro Cultural Barco de Papel this Saturday, June 27th, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for an inspiring bilingual reading.The evening features a diverse group of writers from a Queens-based […]

Xiomara Torres brings the flowing rhythms born between the Guapi River and the Pacific Ocean, honoring the ancestral traditions of her homeland through heartfelt vocals and vibrant percussion. Her performance […]

Come on by, enjoy a coffee, and listen to some tunes surrounded by great food, friendly service, and local art.

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 […]

Join Butterboy Baking Co.’s cake decorating gathering with Ube Cake or Buko Pandan Cake in Queens, NYC. A hands-on buttercream studio experience with sweets, connection, and creative play. • two […]

Welcome to our Watercolor Workshops, inspired by the best city: our city. These classes will guide you in bringing Nueva Yol’s cityscapes and train scenes to life. Ideal for all […]

A seasoned troubadour, Jackson Heights resident Dan Strauss has spent the last 25 years perfecting the art of songwriting. Seamlessly weaving together indie-folk, country, rock and jazz, his performances have […]

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. […]

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 […]

Puff & Paint: Sailor Moon 420 Paint Night (June 28, 7PM) $35.00 Limit 4 per order A Sailor Moon 420 Paint Night – Curated for relaxation & creative flow. Inspired […]

Watch the world’s biggest sporting event and experience the excitement at Queens Public Library! Live screenings of matches are open to all ages – join in on the fun! Learn […]

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 […]

Figure Drawing Session  (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 […]

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 […]