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.
Learn the ins and outs of applying for citizenship, including how to complete the process yourself, during this free workshop held in English and Spanish.The workshop is led by Chloe Serinsky, an attorney with nearly ten years of experience as a public defender and immigration attorney.
Led by drummer Dennis Bulhões — one of Brazil’s most celebrated percussionists — this trio weaves the rhythmic soul of the Brazilian northeast with the depth of contemporary jazz. Joined by Grammy-winning bassist Eduardo Belo and guitarist César Garabini, the music is precise, warm, and alive. 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm (First Set) 9:30 pm […]
Django Gold is a comedian and writer living in New York, where he regularly performs at the city’s top comedy clubs and dive bars. He currently works as a staff writer at “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” where he recently made his televised stand-up debut. He previously worked as a senior writer for The […]
Grove Comedy returns with a curated lineup of big names, original performances and up and coming all stars.
Led by percussionist and composer Samuel Torres, this evening celebrates his 50th birthday with the Samuel Torres Salsa Orchestra in a tribute to legendary percussionist Ray Barretto. A night of powerful salsa, Afro-Latin rhythms, and celebration honoring one of Latin music’s most influential icons. Featuring: Anthony Almonte – Voz Mauro Torres – Voz Arturo Ortiz […]
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 […]
Celebrate the NY-14 Summer Reading Challenge with art activities, a photo book, food, and certificate awards.The reading challenge invited students to read ten books between June 1 and September 1. Participants who completed the challenge can receive a Super Reader Certificate.
The 17th Annual NYC Unicycle Festival brings riders and performers from around the world to New York City for long-distance rides, demonstrations, games, and unusual one-wheel activities. Saturday and Sunday are the festival’s family days in Jackson Heights. Kids and adults can try unicycling in the learn-to-ride area, watch demonstrations, play games and relays, and […]
An intimate evening of poetry and conversation featuring Cristina Candela’s La ausencia y la ciudad / Absence and the City, exploring desire, absence, migration, and the experience of inhabiting New York City. Sinopsis — La ausencia y la ciudad: «Me voy a fumar esta ciudad», escribe Cristina Candela, y en ese verso condensa toda una […]
Join Cristina Candela, Juan Pedro Jiménez, and Dustin Carlson for an evening rooted in the depth and tradition of flamenco. Through expressive dance, powerful cante, and guitar, the performance unfolds with intensity, precision, and resonance, revealing the dialogue at the heart of this art form. 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (First Set) 9:00 PM to […]
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 neighborhood.
The 17th Annual NYC Unicycle Festival brings riders and performers from around the world to New York City for long-distance rides, demonstrations, games, and unusual one-wheel activities. Saturday and Sunday are the festival’s family days in Jackson Heights. Kids and adults can try unicycling in the learn-to-ride area, watch demonstrations, play games and relays, and […]
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!
The Terraza Big Band, an 18-piece ensemble from Queens, NY, performs Grammy-nominated jazz compositions led by Michael Thomas and Edward Perez. Their dynamic music captivates with fresh, innovative ideas. 7:00PM to 7:45PM (Open Rehearsal) 8:00PM to 9:00PM(Concert) Admission: $20 COVER Featuring: Trumpets: Sam Hoyt; Alejandro Berti; Dave Neves; Jonathan Saraga. Trombone: John Fedchock; Matt McDonald; […]
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the […]
Join us for Weekly Evening Oil Painting Workshops — an inclusive, hands-on series where beginners and returning painters learn the fundamentals and grow into advanced techniques at their own pace. Each week we cover essential topics: materials and preparation, color mixing and value, brushwork and marks, underpainting and layering, composition and design. Every Tuesday evening […]
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 […]
ENJOY A NIGHT OF LIVE JAZZ AND CANNABIS SPONSORED BY TERP BROS NYC! EACH TICKET COMES WITH A FREE GIFT BAG COURTESY OF TERP BROS
Led by Brazilian pianist Helio Alves, the trio brings together Brazilian rhythm and contemporary jazz with clarity and depth. Rooted in decades of performance and collaboration, Alves shapes a sound that is melodic, grounded, and rhythmically nuanced. 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm (First Set) 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm (Second Set) Admission: $20: Cover at […]
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the […]
Since 1976, America’s bicentennial, the apple has proudly served as New York’s official state fruit. As we celebrate our 250th anniversary, join us in the “Big Apple” for an exploration of this delicious fruit, fall harvest traditions and the symbolism of apples dipped in honey for the Jewish New Year. From historic heritage fruits to […]
Zumba with Leo returns! FREE for ALL, ALL levels welcome, bring WATER and have some fun while moving your body!
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Latin Jazz! Participating musicians are invited to perform any form of Latin Jazz from Cuba, Brazil, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and beyond; consider the music of Tito Puente, Machito, Celia Cruz, Eddie Palmieri, Johnny Pacheco, La Lupe, and more. Open to professional jazz musicians, students of jazz, music educators […]
A vibrant fusion of Cuban timba and American jazz, this trio blends infectious dance rhythms with bold improvisation and harmonic depth, creating a fresh sound that honors both traditions while pushing them forward. 7:30 pm to 8:30 (First Set) 9:30 pm to 10:30 (Second Set) Admission: $20 Cover Charge for Mezzanine Featuring: Eric Stern – Piano […]
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.