Monday Improv Jam
2026-06-15 21:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Grove 34 Comedy Club, 31-83 34th St, Astoria, NY 11106, USA
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.

QPL Homework Help - Jackson Heights
2026-06-16 15:00 - 17:30 | Queens Public Library at Jackson Heights, 35-51 81st Street, Queens, NY 11372, Queens, NY, 11372, US
Looking for extra support with schoolwork? QPL Homework Help is here for students in grades 1–5! This drop-in-only program offers personalized assistance with homework and assignments, all provided by our dedicated staff and friendly volunteers. No enrollment required—just stop by and get the help you need to excel in your studies. Whether it’s math, reading, or any other subject, we’re here to guide young learners toward success in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Culturethon! 2026
2026-06-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354, USA
Join us for Flushing Town Hall’s first-ever Culturethon! On Tuesday, June 16, from 10 AM to 8 PM, Flushing Town Hall is hosting an all-day virtual program highlights extravaganza—Culturethon!—to help FTH celebrate what a fabulous year it has been and to hit our end-of-year fundraising goals.
The FTH team will host live as we stream highlights from past FTH performances for . . . free. Everyone is welcome to enjoy program highlights by tuning in for free between 10 AM and 8 PM by visiting Culture Stream.
In-Person Viewing Party
All current and new FTH Circle of Friends members are invited to our in-person Culturethon! Viewing Party from 6 to 8 PM. Set in the FTH gallery, we will stream the final program highlights over light refreshments. If you want to join us but aren’t yet a member, you can become a member today for as little as $50! For nonprofits like FTH, our fiscal year closes June 30, which means June 16 is the perfect moment to come together and help us start our next chapter strong. Give your gift in person that day and receive a complimentary tote bag and Aigner Chocolates treat, while supplies last.
About Culture Stream
In the earliest days of the pandemic, when FTH was unable to welcome the community to our building, we understood that we would have to find a way to deliver our cultural programs directly into homes. Within a month, we were offering online programs for educators, children, and families near and far. Even after the world reopened, we knew that not everyone could make every presentation. We took the lessons from lockdown and launched Culture Stream, where people can watch live performances and catch up on past shows for a small fee. Culture Stream has allowed us to bring our stage into homes, schools, and offices, and to branch out across the world—we have reached all continents except Antarctica.

Max Pollak & Friends – The RumbaTap Jam Session
2026-06-16 19:30 - 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.

Queens Chamber of Commerce New Member Orientation
2026-06-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Queens Chamber of Commerce, 75-20 Astoria Blvd S Suite 140, East Elmhurst, NY 11370, USA
The Queens Chamber of Commerce is committed to maximizing your Membership. If you’re a new member and have yet to participate in an orientation, please register to join us in person.
Over the course of orientation we’ll:

Get to Know You

You’ll have an opportunity to share a little about who you are, your organization, and what you hope to gain from being a member at Queens Chamber. Whether it’s increasing your professional network, looking for new ways to market your business and of course exploring opportunities for business growth. We’re here for all of it.

Discuss Contacts and Connections

One of the numerous resources available is the ability to meet new contacts and make connections to individuals to move our business forward. You’ll hear first-hand how to tap into this resource.

Explore Committee Participation

Queens Chamber currently has 13 active committees representing the most relevant business sectors in the borough. Each committee is comprised of co-chairs and a working group who meet regularly to create content designed to educate our Queens community. We’ll share how you can impact programming by becoming a knowledge expert representing the your industry.
Space is limited. Register now!
Members Only!

34 Ave Chess Club
2026-06-17 14:30 - 15:30 | 34th Avenue & 93rd Street, 34th Ave & 93rd St, Queens, NY 11372, USA
Join us at 34 Ave & 93 St for some friendly matches.
Pull up a chair, challenge a neighbor, and stay as long as there are players! All ages welcome. Challengers sought.
Sponsored by the 34th Avenue Open Streets Coalition and powered by Volunteers.

Chess Club for Kids
2026-06-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Queens Public Library at Jackson Heights, 35-51 81st Street, Queens, NY 11372, Queens, NY, 11372, US
Join us for Chess Club! Kids are invited to a fun and engaging chess instruction session where they will learn fundamental tactics and strategy for all three facets of the game: opening, middle, and end. This program is funded by New York City Council Member Shekar Krishnan.

Kids Conversación en Español
2026-06-17 16:00 - 18:00 | 34th Ave & 93rd St, Queens, NY 11372, USA
¿Tu hijo o hija entiende español pero le da pena hablarlo, o simplemente necesita un poco de paciencia y ánimo? Este es un club relajado y sin presión, diseñado para ayudarles a usar poco a poco el español que ya conocen.

Kids' Night @ The Queensboro
2026-06-17 16:00 - 21:00 | The Queensboro, 80-02 Northern Blvd, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
Every Wednesday: Kids Eat Free at the Queensboro*
Free kids’ entree with purchase of adult entree from 4-9pm

Visibility Brigade - Jackson Heights
2026-06-17 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.

LPAC Community Choir Open Rehearsals
2026-06-17 18:00 - 20:00 | LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, 45-50 Van Dam St, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA
Free community choir rehearsals facilitated by MORE Opera and designed for anyone who wants to sing. The choir will culminate in two public concerts: June 21 at Lowery Plaza in Sunnyside as part of Make Music New York, and July 2 in LPAC’s Little Theater.

Play Dungeons & Dragons @ The Queensboro
2026-06-17 18:00 - 22:00 | The Queensboro, 80-02 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11372, Queens, NY, 11372, US
Visit the Queensboro restaurant for a fun Wednesday night of D&D with fellow adventurers!

Your Wednesday Night, Upgraded.
Looking for something better than another forgettable night out?
Join us at The Queensboro for a live, in-person Dungeons & Dragons experience—played in a bar, guided by professional Dungeon Masters, and built for both first-timers and veterans.
🐉 The Dragon Delves Campaign Begins
Step into a shared fantasy world where your choices matter. Fight monsters, solve problems, roleplay bold heroes, and tell an unforgettable story—together.
No experience required. No homework. Just adventure.
⚔️ What to Expect
Guided D&D gameplay led by experienced Dungeon Masters from Berling’s Beard
A welcoming table for new players and longtime fans
All materials provided (character sheets, dice, minis)—bring your own dice if you like
A fun, social atmosphere perfect for meeting new people
A full two-hour, story-driven session every game
We specialize in teaching the game, so if you’ve always wanted to try D&D, this is the perfect place to start.
⏱️ Session Options
Each night features two consecutive 2-hour sessions.
🎟 2-Hour Session – Jump in for a complete adventure
🎟 4-Hour Experience – Play both sessions for a longer, deeper night of D&D
🧙 Ticket Types
Campaign Tickets
Perfect for players who want the full story.
Ongoing multi-part narrative
Character progression and leveling
Deeper immersion in the campaign world
Secure your seat for our 7-session campaign arc and watch your hero grow.
Drop-In Tickets
Flexible, low-commitment fun.
Self-contained one-shot adventures
No long-term commitment required
Show up, sit down, and start playing
Ideal for busy schedules or curious newcomers.
✨ Why You’ll Love It
This isn’t a board game night—it’s a shared story, a social experience, and a chance to do something genuinely different on a Tuesday.
Seats are limited. Adventures are not repeated.
Grab your ticket and roll for initiative. 🐲🎲

Shut Up and Write [Astoria, Queens]
2026-06-17 18:15 - 19:45 | PYO Chai, 28-23 Steinway St, Long Island City, NY 11103, USA
One hour of uninterrupted writing, no prompts or unsolicited feedback.
We will be meeting at PYO Chai. Find us with the Meetup sign, and sit anywhere.
Let’s meet at 6:15ish and start intros and writing by 6:45/50

Queens Distance Runners: Jackson Heights Community Run @ Queensboro
2026-06-17 18:30 - 19:30 | 80th St & Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11372, USA
The Meetup is 6:30PM opposite The Queensboro. We wait until 6:35PM, 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.

The Pedro Giraudo Quartet — Contemporary Tango
2026-06-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Terraza 7, 40-19 Gleane St, Elmhurst, NY 11373, USA
The Pedro Giraudo Quartet opens the evening with contemporary tango led by Latin GRAMMY Award–winning bassist and composer Pedro Giraudo, blending Argentine tradition with modern energy, lyrical depth, and expressive improvisation.
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (First Set)
9:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Second Set)
Admission: $20 Cover charge Mezzanine
Featuring:

Nicolás Danielson – violin

Rodrigo Ávalos – bandoneón

Martha Kato – piano

Pedro Giraudo – bass

About Pedro Giraudo:
Latin GRAMMY Award–winning bassist and composer Pedro Giraudo is one of the most compelling voices in contemporary tango. A native of Argentina and long based in New York, Giraudo has become an active cultural ambassador of tango, expanding its language while honoring its deep tradition.
After two decades performing with some of the most important interpreters of tango, he debuted his own Tango Orchestra at Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing in 2015, establishing himself as a leading figure in the global tango scene. His 2018 album Vigor Tanguero won the Latin GRAMMY Award for Best Tango Album. In 2014, he recorded bass on Rubén Blades’ Tangos, which won both a Grammy and a Latin Grammy.
Giraudo has collaborated with an extraordinary range of artists including Pablo Ziegler, Paquito D’Rivera, Branford Marsalis, Kenny Garrett, Regina Carter, Miguel Zenón, and William Cepeda, among many others. He has performed at major venues worldwide including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, the Blue Note (USA & Japan), Birdland, and London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall.
As a composer and arranger, Giraudo bridges Argentine tango, classical forms, and jazz improvisation with striking orchestral depth. He has conducted the WDR Big Band and the Cologne Contemporary Jazz Orchestra, and has been commissioned by major cultural institutions to create new works celebrating Argentine and Afro-Argentine heritage.
His work reflects both mastery of tradition and fearless contemporary exploration.
About Pedro Giraudo Quartet:
The Pedro Giraudo Quartet represents the evolution of tango in its most intimate and dynamic form. Drawing from the traditional orquesta típica, the transformative language of Astor Piazzolla’s tango nuevo, and contemporary compositional approaches, the quartet offers a sound that is both rooted and forward-looking.
Through lush harmonies, intricate counterpoint, and passionate improvisation, the ensemble reimagines tango as a living, breathing art form. Giraudo’s compositions and arrangements create a dialogue between Argentine tradition and modern jazz sensibilities, preserving the emotional depth and rhythmic intensity of tango while expanding its expressive possibilities.
The quartet’s performances balance refinement and fire, honoring the past while embracing the future of tango on the international stage.

Art Class (Adults)
2026-06-18 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 33-50 82nd St, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
The Jackson Heights Art Club offers several weekly adult classes in watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel and drawing. Each student receives individual guidance and assistance from our professional instructors at the Club’s Studio.
One may register or learn more about the classes by calling (718) 426-9821, and the club’s website is jacksonheightsartclub.org.

Hula Lessons with Verona
2026-06-18 14:30 - 16:00 | 34th Ave & 93rd St, Queens, NY 11372, USA
Hula Hooping & jump roping with Verona.
Free and open to all.
Sponsored by the 34th Avenue Open Streets Coalition.

ESL Conversation Club - For Beginners
2026-06-18 16:00 - 18:00 | 93rd St & 34th Ave or Zoom, Queens, NY 11372, USA
Come practice English with us! Ven a practicar inglés con nosotros. Es gratis y para todos los niveles.
Sponsored by the 34th Avenue Open Streets Coalition.

NYC Tapas Week
2026-06-18 16:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-19 16:00 - 22:00 | Addictive Wine and Tapas, 32-64 87th St, East Elmhurst, NY 11369, USA
A Spanish night out in NYC? Say less.
@addictivewinebar is joining #USTapasWeek 2026 with a special tapas experience made of good wine, good food, and even better company.
Enjoy a curated selection of Spanish-inspired bites — from classic tortilla española to savory pinchos and comforting albóndigas — paired with a glass of Addictive Crianza or Addictive Blanco Tempranillo.
It’s the perfect excuse to get together with your friends, share a little bit of everything, and enjoy what in Spain we call “tapear.”
Discover more through the link in bio – and enter for your chance to win a trip to Spain.

Community Class: Flexibility + Focus, Yoga For Teens (bilingual Spanish + English)
2026-06-18 17:15 - 18:15 | 2nd Story Pilates + Yoga, 81-10 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
Community Class with Jennifer Alarcon on Thursdays. This bilingual Spanish/English class is for all students age 11-15. No experience required! Email info@secondstorymovement.com for details.

"Shine The Light" Weekly Visibility Action
2026-06-18 18:00 - 18:30 | 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

Fort Totten Park Independence Day Celebration
2026-06-18 18:00 - 22:00 | Fort Totten Park, Totten Ave. &, 15th Rd, Fort Totten, NY 11359, USA
Councilwoman Vickie Paladino and the Queens Chamber of Commerce are proud to announce the annual Independence Day Fireworks at Fort Totten. Join us Thursday, June 18th at Fort Totten Park for a grand evening celebrating American Independence with food, music, and fireworks by the world-renowned Grucci family.
Gates open at 5 PM; Music and fun activities will be available from 6 PM to 9 PM. Fireworks will begin at 9:15 PM. Food trucks and refreshments are onsite. Please note that due to weather, fireworks may begin earlier than 9 PM. To remain updated about inclement weather, opt into the NotifyNYC messaging service by texting “FTTOTTEN” or “FTTOTTENESP” (for Spanish) to 692692.
Shuttle buses will be available to pick up spectators at the Clearview Park Golf Course parking lot (202-12 Willets Point Blvd, Bayside, NY 11360) and 213th Street and 23rd Avenue (behind Bay Terrace Shopping Center), dropping them off at the Fort Totten Front Gate between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM.
This is a complimentary event; all are welcome to attend.
If you have any questions, please email ghadji@queenschamber.org or call (718) 898-8500×171.

Weekly ¡DALE! Runs
2026-06-18 18:30 - 20:00 | 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.

Bright Vignettes: How Astoria Got its Pride
2026-06-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Stuart Cinema & Cafe, 37-18 Northern Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA
Join LPAC for a free screening of Bright Vignettes – How Astoria Got its Pride at Stuart Cinema and Cafe!
The first film about Astoria’s Queer culture begins outdoors in the playful sensorium of a historical cruising site from the 1800s onward, and ends in a Queer club with a call to action for the most vulnerable, five months before the 2024 presidential election in the U.S. New York City is home to The Stonewall Inn, the site of a protest in June of 1969 that galvanized the LGBTQ+ rights movement in the U.S. In this same city, there are neighborhoods celebrating their first public Pride events into the 2020s. This is the Queer side of one of those neighborhoods.
As anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the United States reaches unprecedented levels of implementation, Astoria felt the ramifications: burning a Pride flag outside its longest-running Queer bar in 2024; breaking the window of a new Queer bar in 2024; hateful comments on the public Instagram page for Astoria’s Annual Pride event in 2023; as well as ad hominem attacks documented in local news. Starting with the achievements and activity leading up to the neighborhood’s inaugural Pride event in 2023, Bright Vignettes portrays this vibrant, nurturing community of experimental performers, and progressive activists making this neighborhood “…a place to grow old in…and pass down our stories, and our cultures.”

Queens Community Board 3 Monthly Meeting
2026-06-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Travers Park, 76-09 34th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
Our Monthly Board Meeting for June
OUTDOOR Full Board Meeting Agenda – June 18, 2026
AGENDA
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSION
Speakers must register with the District Manager by calling (718) 458-2707 or emailing
communityboard@queenscb3.cityofnewyork.us, no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 18, 2026
(Time Limit – 3 minutes).
PUBLIC INFORMATION
The following are scheduled to speak:
– Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas – Assembly District 34
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Business Economic Development. – (Edmund Rosenbaum, Chair)
S.L.A. New Wine/Beer & Liquor License Applications:
– Barrelhouse NY LLC – 82-13 Northern Blvd., Jackson Heights (New – Full Liquor)
– Pizza Fusion Inc. dba Cantina LA 87 – 87-01 Northern Blvd., Jackson Heights (Method of Operation Change)
– Pizza Fusion Inc. dba Cantina LA 87 – 87-01 Northern Blvd., Jackson Heights (Extension of Premise)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(The public is encouraged to observe board members review, deliberate and vote on agenda items)
1. Adoption of the Agenda
2. Motions by Committees: Bus. Eco. Dev.
3. Chairperson’s Report
4. District Manager’s Report
5. Adoption of May 2026 Monthly Minutes
6. Committee Reports: Health & Social Services
7. Committee Referrals
8. Borough President’s Report
9. Legislators’ Report
10. City Planning Commission
11. Old Business
12. New Business

The Presence of Absence
2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave, Sunnyside, NY 11104, USA
Thalia Spanish Theatre & Cuban Cultural Center of New York present
The Presence of Absence
A Cuban Nocturne
by Andrea O’Reilly Herrera
Directed by Nicole Quintana
A bilingual memory play that chronicles the lives of several generations of CUBAN WOMEN. It testifies to the power of forgiveness, compassion, and healing.
Set in both pre- and post-revolutionary Cuba, the plot pivots on Margarita, an exile residing in the United States, who attempts to come to terms with her divided identity, a traumatic past she has suppressed, and her fear of sharing her heritage with her daughter.
As the past and present collide, the play examines how memory, silence and survival shape family relationships.
CAST (in alphabetical order)
Nydia Castillo, Alicia Castro, *Nicholas Caycedo, Sandor Juan, *Madelin Marchant, Zaire Martínez, Yazmery Milian, Alessandra Ruiz, *Kristen Tarragó.
An Equity Showcase Production.
*Members of Actors’ Equity Association,
the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Booze and Board Games
2026-06-18 19:00 - 23:00 | The Queensboro, 80-02 Northern Blvd, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
Join this free neighborhood board game meetup right here at the Q!
Some of our lovely neighbors are organizing a fun evening of board gaming, where the games will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own games as well.
The event is free, but please purchase a drink or food item to make it worth our while to host this!
RSVP here: jhboardgamenight@gmail.com

Jill Weiner
2026-06-18 20:00 - 21:30 | Grove 34 Comedy Club, 31-83 34th St, Astoria, NY 11106, USA
Jill returns to Grove with an exciting new hour!

Open Mic Night
2026-06-18 20:00 - 23:00 | 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!
