Events

Bring your creativity and join us for a monthly gathering to sew, knit, crochet, embroider, and more! All ideas and folks welcome!

Seann Cantatore hosts an evening of music and comedy featuring NYC’s top comics, musicians, improvisers and more!

Experience modern jazz inspired by Cuban sounds with Manuel Valera Trio. Drawing from the legacy of iconic Cuban artists, the trio delivers an energetic and expressive performance where contemporary jazz language meets Afro-Cuban rhythmic sensibility. 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm(First Set) 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm(Second Set) Admission:  $20 Cover Charge for Mezzanine Seating. Featuring: […]

Join us for 3 days of Sun, Surf & Twang! This year – 9 great surf bands from 5 states over 3 days! All ages / Free!!! No tickets required.***Friday, August 28th***5:00 The Shoobs (NJ)6:30 Drip 2.O (NY)8:00 Band of Others (NY)***Saturday, August 29th***5:00 Curse of Kona (Me)6:30 TarantinosNYC (NY)8:00 9th Wave (Ct)***Sunday, August 30th***5:00 […]

Grove Comedy returns with a curated lineup of big names, original performances and up and coming all stars.

Alejandro Berti leads an exploration of Miles Davis’ electric era, exploring psychedelic funk, deep grooves, and experimental textures through bold reinterpretations of iconic compositions. 7:30 pm to 8:30 (First Set) 9:30 pm to 10:30 (Second Set) Admission: $20: Cover charge for Mezzanine seating Featuring: Alejandro Berti – Trumpet · Arranger · Composer Christian Coleman  – Drums […]

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 […]

Join Bonnie customizing your very own acrylic keychain with beads, charms, and extra fixings!

Junk Journal Meet Up in Queens! Join us for a creative evening of collage, memories, and messy art at Art Retail Therapy. Led by illustrator, artist and expert junk journaler, Liz of Studio Lizzy. Liz does an excellent job of sourcing and curating scrapbooking items. You will learn how to best position and combine a […]

Raanan is one of the most exciting stand ups to watch right now. His bombastic energy and poignant writing is a spectacle to watch that will get you howling with laughter!

A stand up comedy showcase produced by Jordan Perry & Erin Mikail Staples.

Acrylic Plein Air: Urban Flora & Landscapes Learn how to use the paint that everybody has in the back of their closet in a more refined way and build a new hobby and confidence to try masterpieces on your own. Explore the city outside (and inside pending weather) the shop in this hands-on acrylic class […]

Join us for the final Summer Sunday of the 2026 season featuring John Yao’s 17-Piece Instrument. This free outdoor concert celebrates the cultural diversity of Jackson Heights. Bring your family and neighbors to enjoy live jazz in the park. Presented as part of the weekly summer concert series at Travers Park.

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!

Pipiris Nights celebrates the vibrant spirit of Venezuelan joropo, led by Mafer Bandola, whose artistry blends deep tradition with contemporary energy, turning music into a living dialogue of rhythm, memory, and migration. Admission: $20: Cover at Mezzanine. Featuring: Mafer Bandola / Bandola y voz Yilmer Vivas / Cuatro venezolano Willie Quintana / Capachos Silvestre Padrón […]

Sketching Foundations — 4-Week Workshop Series A relaxed, welcoming sketching series for all levels. Drop in or attend all four sessions to build confidence and technique. You’ll gain knowledge on perspective, composition, value, gestures, and expressions. Demos, group instruction and individual feedback. We will be learning architectural, still life, and figurative sketching. Focusing on observation […]

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. Admission: $20: Cover charge for Mezzanine seating Featuring: Roger Consiglio / Vocals. Máximo Valdés / Vocals. Rafael Monteagudo / Percussion. Clemente Medina […]

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.

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 […]

A monthly Latin jazz jam by Acoustic Memories at Terraza 7, presented in part with the support of Flushing Town Hall. Musicians of all levels are welcome to sit in with the house band led by renowned bassist John Benitez. Presented by Acoustic Memories, with support from The New York State Council on the Arts […]

Conceptos básicos de Internet: Introducción a Gmail English: Learn the essentials of using the internet and email with confidence. This beginner-friendly workshop covers web browsers, websites, online safety, effective searching, and Gmail basics, including creating an account, sending and organizing emails, managing attachments, and communicating online with confidence. Spanish: ESP- Aprenda los conceptos básicos del […]

Join us alternating Wednesdays for Collage, Crafting, Cloth, and Coffee! Learn to crochet or embroider; create your own stationery or mood board or collage; learn to sew simple projects; create to your heart’s content! Open to all skill levels. We will be having periodic visiting creators to help guide us through sewing and other arts […]

Queens Running Collective invites runners and walkers of all levels to come together for a 5K supporting Nepal flood relief efforts.Recent flash floods and landslides in Nepal have devastated communities, taken lives, and destroyed homes, roads, and livelihoods. Whether you run, walk, or simply want to show your support, your presence makes a difference.Distance: 5K […]

Watch movies with sand in your toes and the sound of waves hitting the shore.The Rockaway Film Festival is at Arverne Cinema from Wednesday, September 2 through Sunday, September 6.The program features daily screenings, guest presentations, workshops, discussions, and a closing-night party. Watch the festival trailer.Prices vary, and some screenings are free. Purchase a Shell […]

Dan Wickes presents 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.

Yoga Fácil en Silla para Adultos Mayores (en inglés y español) English: Chair yoga is a gentle way to achieve flexibility and relaxation as well as learn breathing techniques, practice meditation and improve health. Join our yoga instructor Paola M. Cardenas as we explore the benefits of this ancient method of exercise and relaxation. Spanish: […]

Join us at Jackson Heights Library for a back-to-school backpack giveaway! Pick up a free backpack and school supplies for the new school year while supplies last! Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive a backpack. One backpack per child. Backpacks and school supplies are generously donated by the Amazin’ Mets Foundation and […]

Need help with your email? Come to this 30-minute, One-on-One email help session where we will answer your email questions! Preregistration is required.

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 genre. Please call or visit the Jackson Heights Library for the book of the month. A limited number of copies will be available at the […]

If you love to write and enjoy being around fellow wordsmiths, join our Literary Writers Forum! This writing group contains poets, short story writers, novelists, memoirists, journalists, and everything in between. Come write, create, read, and offer constructive feedback in an inspiring forum. No registration required.