Jackson Heights Insider

Summer at the Library: Reef Builders
2026-07-17 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Queens Public Library at Jackson Heights, 35-51 81st Street, Queens, NY 11372, Queens, NY, 11372, US
This program combines art, engineering, and environmental thinking to introduce students to real-world systems. Each workshop invites participants to build functional or sculptural objects while learning how materials and forces interact. Students will learn how reef structures function as protective systems for coastlines and marine ecosystems while gaining hands-on experience working with concrete as a building material.
Register here: https://queenslib.org/4xqn6E5
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

Uke Hut Open Mic
2026-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Uke Hut, 36-01 36th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11106, USA
Ukulele & MORE!
Bring any instrument and/or your own voice. No need to sign up in advance. Just show up a bit early, throw $10 into the broken ukulele, write your name on the notebook, have free drinks and chill! See you all there!!

Grove Comedy Live!
2026-07-17 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Grove 34 Comedy Club, 31-83 34th St, Astoria, NY 11106, USA
Grove Comedy returns with a curated lineup of big names, original performances and up and coming all stars.

Casual 3ish Mile Saturday Morning Run
2026-07-18 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Halifax) | Woodside Avenue & 54th Street, Queens, NY, 11377, US
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 Park stairs, at 54th Street and Woodside Avenue.
We will wait 5-10 minutes to allow for late arrivals. Please be prompt!
We often get coffee after our runs, so you may want to bring some cash or a card.
The route:
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/45243994

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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
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join our Facebook group
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Saturday AM Kids Art Club! / Clases de Arte para Niñxs!
2026-07-18 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 from different cultural & art backgrounds: fine art, self-taught, master crafters, & more. We are experienced in holding classes for neurodiverse students and strive to cultivate a feeling of comfort, safety & celebration for all students and their creations.
All young artists learn in different ways, & we make room for them to explore in a way that makes sense to them while providing a structure to the learning process.
Class is for 6-13 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! 9AM Session – July 18, 2026
Big Kids Art Class! 10:30AM Session – July 18, 2026

34 Ave Gardening Club
2026-07-18 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 93rd St & 34th Ave, Queens, NY 11372, USA
Help keep 34 Ave beautiful! Meet at 34 Ave & 93 St at 10:00 AM to pick up gloves, tools, and your gardening assignment before heading out with neighbors.

Treehouse Shakers Presents: Let’s Get Moving!
2026-07-18 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354, USA
Treehouse Shakers Presents: Let’s Get Moving! is a lively, immersive performance for young audiences and their caregivers that combines world folklore, live music, and the magic of soccer. Storyteller Mara McEwin and percussionist Roderick Jackson weave together tales from around the globe that celebrate teamwork, collaboration, and resilience. Drawing on the spirit of the beautiful game, the performance brings life to the lessons of the field—strategy, perseverance, and the joy of working together.
As Queens—and the world!—welcomes soccer fans to the World’s Borough for the World Cup, our young participants will be invited to move like Messi and dance, and play alongside the performers, turning passive listening into an active, joyful experience.
Young participants won’t just watch—they’ll move, dance, and play alongside the performers, turning passive listening into an active, joyful experience.
Perfect for children 4 to 8 years old. Siblings welcome too.

Plant & Seedling Swap
2026-07-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Queens Public Library at Jackson Heights, 35-51 81st Street, Queens, NY 11372, Queens, NY, 11372, US
Are you a plant lover looking to grow your garden? Join us for a plant swap! Bring your indoor and outdoor plant cuttings, seedlings, or whole plants and leave with new plants to take home. Pots and potting soil are also welcome. Make sure your plants are healthy and pest-free before taking cuttings. This event does not require registration.

Textures! Plaster Painting Class for Kids and Teens / Taller de Pintura con Yeso para Niños - Edad/ages 5 - 14
2026-07-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Art Retail Therapy, 84-26 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, New York, 11372, United States
Plaster & Paint: Texture Explorers (Ages 5–14)
Two sessions: 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM
Young artists discover how texture and color work together to make art that looks and feels alive. In this hands-on class, kids learn plaster techniques to create raised patterns to paint over and around their textures to create depth and playful effects. Mix safe, non-toxic plaster, experiment with tools and found objects, layer paint, and create a textured panel to take home.
All materials provided!

Yuka & Sakai
2026-07-18 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Uke Hut, 36-01 36th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11106, USA
Yuka Mito Duo Show
Standard Jazz and Pop

$20.00 with free drinks

Treehouse Shakers Presents: Let’s Work Together!
2026-07-19 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354, USA
Treehouse Shakers Presents: Let’s Work Together! is an immersive, movement-filled performance that invites young audiences to explore the power of collaboration and resilience. Storyteller Mara McEwin and percussionist Roderick Jackson weave together world folklore and live percussion music, bringing life stories of team spirit, shared goals, and the life lessons found in the games we play. Young participants will learn movement and dance inspired by soccer and team play, transforming a performance into a joyful, full-body experience.
This session can be enjoyed on its own or as a companion to July 18’s Let’s Get Moving!
Perfect for children 4 to 8 years old. Siblings welcome too.

Pages In the Park: Bread is Love with Pooja Makhijani
2026-07-19 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Travers Park, 76-09 34th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
Join a mother and her adorable children for their weekly baking ritual in Pooja Makhijani’s touching story, with warm, tender art by Lavanya Naidu. Bread Is Love celebrates the act of baking and eating bread, and sharing it with family.
Bread is many things.
Bread is simple. The dough can be made with just flour, salt, starter, and water.
Bread is science. With the right ingredients, in the right amounts, the dough grows and changes.
Bread can be unpredictable. Sometimes it rises, like a soft pillow. Sometimes it’s flat and crunchy.
But bread is always delicious, especially when it is made with love.

Cyanotype Workshop Sundays (Part 1 of our Summer Photo Series) - for adults & Teens
2026-07-19 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Art Retail Therapy, 84-26 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, New York, 11372, United States
Damaris will be teaching you the origins of people wanting to capture images via cyanotype. You will learn how to compose a piece, how to properly develop it and then process it for your final piece. You will get to play with three different options and experiment between takes. We will then introduce different ways of intervening and manipulating your cyanotypes for a mixed media art piece.
Damaris will be leading a series of photo and print-based workshops in the summer.
This workshop has all materials included, just show up and bring any treasures you’d like to capture in the sunlight.
Cyanotypes in July. Photo Walks in August.

World Cup Watch Party
2026-07-19 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Queens Public Library at Jackson Heights, 35-51 81st Street, Queens, NY 11372, Queens, NY, 11372, US
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 everything we are doing to celebrate the World Cup at: http://queenslibrary.org/spotlight/world-cup
This is an independent viewing event and is not sponsored by or otherwise affiliated with FIFA or the tournament.

Festejation – Peruvian Night Celebration
2026-07-19 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Terraza 7, 40-19 Gleane St, Elmhurst, NY 11373, USA
As part of Open Streets and Terraza 7’s 25th anniversary, Festejation brings the Afro-Peruvian tradition to Gleane Street — New York artists from across the Americas, led by Edward Pérez, blending high art with an irresistible dance vibe. Free and open to all.
Featuring:

Maria Raquel / Vocals

Eric Kurimski / Guitar

Juan Felipe Mayorga / Drums

Dylan Blanchard / Congas

Felipe Fournier / Bongó, campana, quijada

Edward Pérez / Bass and arrangements.

https://youtu.be/GThLhdudLy4
Where the sun-drenched dunes of a vast desert collide with the salty surf of the Pacific, the Afro-Peruvian musical tradition was born. The churning of those waves can be heard in the percussion and the spice of the ceviche from those waters can be felt in the vocals of festejo, the Afro-Peruvian music and dance style dedicated to celebration. In Festejation, a crack crew of New York regulars hailing from countries up and down the American continent pay homage to this tradition, each adding their accented voice and a dose of urban chic. Blending the talents of the group, director Edward Pérez (co-director of the Grammy-nominated Terraza Big Band and Silkroad artist) crafts novel arrangements in which festejo is treated at once as high art and also as a comfortable-as-denim dance style that anyone can get rowdy to with a pisco sour in hand.

Mark Wade Trio - Summer Sundays
2026-07-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Travers Park, 76-09 34th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
The Mark Wade Trio brings modern jazz sounds to Travers Park as part of the Summer Sundays series. Summer Sundays features a diverse lineup of free concerts in Jackson Heights, including symphony, jazz, cumbia, Bangla fusion, son jarocho, Ecuadorian music, indie rock, soul, and funk.

Improv Night
2026-07-19 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!

Summer Cinema
2026-07-20 15:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Queens Public Library at Jackson Heights, 35-51 81st Street, Queens, NY 11372, Queens, NY, 11372, US
Jackson Heights Library is pleased to be hosting Summer Cinema, offered each Monday afternoon through the end of September. Come cool off in our air-conditioned auditorium and enjoy popular films in a comfortable, community setting.
Screenings begin at 3pm in the Jackson Heights Lower-Level Auditorium. We will showcase a variety of genres related to a monthly theme. This program is free and open to all adults and teens. A great opportunity to unwind, discover new favorites, and connect with fellow movie lovers!

Community Class: Flow + Connect, Yoga Para Todos
2026-07-20 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!

Shut It Down for Palestine Monthly Meeting
2026-07-20 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The World’s Borough Bookshop, 34-06 73rd St, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
Join the Shut It Down for Palestine Queens Chapter for their monthly meeting!

Monday Improv Jam
2026-07-20 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.

Introduction to Typing
2026-07-21 10:45 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Queens Public Library at Jackson Heights, 35-51 81st Street, Queens, NY 11372, Queens, NY, 11372, US
Join us to learn how to type, by doing typing exercises.

(718) 899-2500
Get directions to event.

AUDIENCE
Adults, Kids(0-5), Kids(6-11), Seniors, Teens

Juicy Fruit: Oil Workshops for the Midday Crowd (Fruity Oil Paintings Every Tuesday in July) Adults & Teens
2026-07-21 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Art Retail Therapy, 84-26 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, New York, 11372, United States
Discover oil painting in a relaxed, beginner-friendly class. Learn essential techniques and create a vibrant “juicy fruit” painting from start to finish.
Learn: Color theory, mixing, Composition, balance, Brush technique, underpainting, building layers — all leading up to making your own fruity oil masterpiece. This is a great painting medium to take up in the summer when you can keep the breeze and creativity flowing.
All materials included.
For adults and teens. Demos, group instruction, and individual feedback.
JUICY FRUIT Oil Workshop July 21

Jackson Heights Indivisible Monthly In-Person Meeting
2026-07-21 18:45 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Jackson Heights, Queens, NY, USA
Jackson Heights Indivisible is a group of neighbors working together to take action on issues we’re passionate about at the local, state and national levels. We are committed to building collective power while fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and energizing space for all.
We support advocacy efforts across a range of issues, including:

immigration justice
election & policy education
standing up to the corrupt Trump regime
opposing the Metropolitan Park casino
LGBTQIA+ rights
climate justice

We believe that strong movements are rooted in community. That means creating space not just for action, but also for connection, joy, and mutual support. We aim to cultivate a progressive environment that respects diverse perspectives while staying grounded in shared values.
Our ongoing activities include:

community outreach
“Know Your Rights” (KYR) business canvassing
whistle kit assembly & distribution
book club
social events

And more!
This is our monthly in-person meeting. Location details will be shared after RSVP.
All are welcome! Come get involved and meet your neighbors!

Tuesday Evening 3.5-Mile Run
2026-07-21 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Woodside Avenue & 54th Street, Queens, NY, 11377, US
Join us for a casual 3.5-mile loop between Woodside, Sunnyside, LIC, and Astoria! All paces are welcome as long as you can complete the distance.
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 cash or a card.
The route: https://footpathapp.com/routes/tuesday-night/7e834353-18a5-4fc0-82b0-b149845d68fc
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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.

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

Queens Chamber of Commerce New Member Orientation
2026-07-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Crafternoon
2026-07-22 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Queens Public Library at Jackson Heights, 35-51 81st Street, Queens, NY 11372, Queens, NY, 11372, US
Join us every other Wednesday for a teen crafting circle! Learn to knit, embroider, crochet, hand-sew, or bring your own projects to work on. Start new projects and make new friends.

Yoga with NICE
2026-07-22 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Moore Jackson Community Garden, 31-57 51st St, Woodside, NY 11377, USA
Join us for a bilingual community yoga class supporting NICE (New Immigrant Community Empowerment) and its mission to empower immigrants and strengthen our Queens community.
Open to all levels.
No experience necessary.
BRING YOUR OWN MAT (A few mats will be available.)
Community Ticket: $30 | NICE Members: $10

The Pedro Giraudo Quartet — Contemporary Tango
2026-07-22 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Roast Battle League NYC
2026-07-22 21:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Grove 34 Comedy Club, 31-83 34th St, Astoria, NY 11106, USA
A curated lineup of New York’s best comedians competing in vicious insult battles affiliated with Jeff Ross and Brian Moses’ Roast Battle League. Come see what happens when some of the best joke writers in the world are put to the test every other week at Roasted at Grove 34.
