Tuesday Evening 3.5-Mile Run
2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-31 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
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Astoria Tech Meetup #52 @ Our House Queens
2026-03-25 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Our House Queens, 23-71 31st St, Queens County, NY, 11105, US
Hola neighbors, hope you’re enjoying the sudden change in temperature! ☀️
Our next evening meetup will be on Wed, March 25th at 6:30pm.
As per usual, we’ll be hosting the meetup at Our House Queens, a co-working & event space here in Astoria.
We’ll be continuing our community demos this month. So if you want to share something you’ve been working on, or a cool tool you discovered recently, come on by! You can bring your own laptop or use one of ours.
It’ll be a night of learning and discussion, so come out and hang with the local tech & tech-adjacent community.
See you there. ✌️
AGENDA:

6:30 – 7:15pm: Open discussion
7:15 – 8:00pm: Community demos
8:00 – 8:30pm: Open discussion

Follow us on IG and join our Discord: https://astoria.app/links

Samuel Torres Sextet | Contemporary Latin Jazz | First Set
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Terraza 7, 40-19 Gleane St, Elmhurst, NY 11373, USA
This sextet, led by percussionist and composer Samuel Torres, is a renowned ensemble known for blending Afro-Latin rhythms, Latin jazz, and contemporary classical music. Their explosive performances and collaborations have earned them a Latin Grammy. Don’t miss this dynamic musical experience!
Admission: $20 Cover charge for the Mezzanine.
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm(Second Set)
Featuring:
Gabriel Chakarji – Piano
Alex “Apolo” Ayala – Bass
Julian Miltenberger – Drums
Patrick Cornelius – Saxophone
Alejandro Berti – Trumpet
Samuel Torres – Congas, Musical Direction & Compositions
About Samuel Torres:
Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, and based in Brooklyn, NY, celebrated Latin Grammy Award-winning percussionist and composer Samuel Torres thrives at the intersection of Afro-Latin rhythms, Latin jazz, and contemporary classical music. “…intelligent, sophisticated, and explosive.” – JazzTimes Magazine.
Torres has performed, arranged, produced, and recorded with the “who’s who” of the jazz, Latin pop, and classical world, including luminaries such as Tito Puente, Paquito D’Rivera, Yo-Yo Ma, Chick Corea, Alejandro Sanz, Ricky Martin, Don Byron, Richard Bona, Arturo Sandoval, Lila Downs, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Angelique Kidjo, Marc Anthony, Rubén Blades, Fonseca, Andrés Cepeda, Thalía, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Bridget Kibbey, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Nashville Symphony, as well as his country’s own international superstar, Shakira. He has been featured as a composer and soloist with classical orchestras, including Berlin Symphoniker, City of London Sinfonia, Bogotá Philharmonic, Medellín Philharmonic, Delaware University Orchestra, Berklee Composition Orchestra, Gainesville Chamber Orchestra, and the Cali Philharmonic.
Torres won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Classical Record with his album ‘Regreso,’ a concerto for congas and symphony orchestra in 2019. He is a three-time recipient of the New Jazz Works Grant by Chamber Music America. Torres received 2nd place at the Thelonious Monk Jazz Hand Percussion Competition in 2000. In 2023, he earned his master’s degree in classical composition from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music, where he was honored with the Nicolas Flagello Award for his outstanding achievements as a composer.
Samuel Torres Official Website

WEDNESDAY Evening Run @ 7PM - 3ish miles
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Astoria Park Track, Astoria Park S & 18th Street, Astoria, NY, US
JOIN FOR A 3.1 MILE RUN starting at Astoria Park, going north along the East River, then east on 20th Avenue to the halfway point at 31 Street / Ditmars Boulevard. We’ll regroup there and go back the way we came.
ROUTE MAP | https://www.strava.com/routes/16412930
EVERYONE IS WELCOME – NO RUNNER LEFT BEHIND!
Folks are encouraged to go their own speed and/or to modify the route to meet their goals and needs. Runners are welcome to peel off at any point for a shorter distance.
PACE | Typical paces for this run are 9:00 – 11:00 min/mile (on a treadmill that’s around 6.7 – 5.4 mph); and pace varies based on the runners present. Where possible, pace leaders will help folks of different speeds follow the route and stay with the group. A meeting point halfway throughout the route also allows runners of different paces to meet one another and follow the route.
TIME | WEDNESDAY at 7:00PM
LOCATION | The benches in front of the Astoria Park Track
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES

Please RSVP. If you cannot attend, please update your attendance for the event.
Dress according to the weather and stay hydrated. Restrooms and water fountain locations are marked on the route map.
While we aim to leave no runner behind, each of us is ultimately responsible for ourselves. Make sure you have access to the route map in case you get separated from the group.

Morning tech and coffee
2026-03-26 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-04-02 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-04-09 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Halifax) | NYC Bagel And Coffee House, 29-10 Broadway, Astoria, NY, 11106, US
Hi neighbors! Let’s gather together, share ideas, and talk tech.
Since a lot of us are in permanent WFH mode, we thought it would be nice to have a reason to leave our apartments in the morning and interact with real live friendly faces in our neighborhood.
This is a host-free event with no specific agenda. Let’s meet up and chat in the morning:

What are you working on?
What tech are you learning?
What tech questions do you have?
Would you like some accountability to help you push ahead?
… and more!

Be sure to be respectful of our gathering place: purchase a coffee, tip your baristas, keep the place clean, etc.
Looking forward to seeing you!!

Thursday Evening 6ish Mile Run - LIC Route
2026-03-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Skillman Avenue & 43rd Street, Queens, NY, 11104, US
Join us for a 6-mile loop to LIC through Hunters Point Park and Gantry, starting at 7:00 PM.
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 some cash or a card.
The route:
https://www.strava.com/routes/2736050747944265304
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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
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
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Manuel Valera Trio – Modern Cuban Jazz | First Set
2026-03-26 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Terraza 7, 40-19 Gleane St, Elmhurst, NY 11373, USA
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.
8:00 pm to 9:00 pm(First Set)
9:30 pm to 10:30 pm(Second Set)
Admission:
$20 Cover Charge for Mezzanine Seating.
Featuring:
Hamish Smith – Bass
Jimmy Macbride – Drums
Manuel Valera – Piano, Arrangements & Compositions
About Manuel Valera Trio:
Manuel Valera & New Cuban Express is a project deeply influenced by the experiments of Cuban artists from the 70s and 80s. While inspired by artists Irakere, Emiliano Salvador and AfroCuba, this working band creates a unique and distinctive style that mixes elements of Jazz, R&B, fusion and funk with Cuban music styles.
About Manuel Valera:
Born and raised in Havana, Cuba, Manuel Valera, now based in New York City, is a Grammy-nominated artist, pianist, and composer. Since his arrival in NYC, Valera has earned significant recognition in the modern jazz arena. He’s lent his exceptional talents as both a pianist and composer to a slew of notable artists including Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D’Rivera, Brian Lynch, and many more.
Leading his band, “Manuel Valera and the New Cuban Express,” Valera’s work is profoundly influenced by Cuban artists of the 70s and 80s. His unique style seamlessly integrates elements of Jazz, R&B, fusion, and funk with Cuban music, drawing inspiration from iconic figures like Irakere and Emiliano Salvador.
With “Expectativas” (MAVO 2013) marking his seventh recording as a leader, Valera’s accolades include a Grammy nomination in 2013 for “New Cuban Express” (MAVO 2012) in the Best Latin Jazz Album category. His vast discography includes critically acclaimed albums such as “Forma Nueva” (MAVO 2004) and “Melancolia” (MAVO 2006).
Over his illustrious career, Valera has received numerous grants for composition, including from Chamber Music America’s New Jazz Works and the ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award. His performances span the globe, with shows in over 30 countries at some of the world’s premier venues and festivals.

Special THURSDAY Evening Run @7PM - 4ish miles + Focal Point Beer Co
2026-03-26 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Astoria Park Track, Astoria Park S & 18th Street, Astoria, NY, US
JOIN FOR A 4.1 MILE RUN through Astoria Park, south along the East River, down Vernon Blvd and through Rainey and Queensbridge Parks.
We’ll end at Focal Point Beer Co (formerly ICONYC) in LIC for beverages and conversation. Tacos and games are also on offer!
ROUTE MAP | https://www.strava.com/routes/3077304183427315318
EVERYONE IS WELCOME – NO RUNNER LEFT BEHIND!
Folks are encouraged to go their own speed and/or to modify the route to meet their goals and needs.Runners are welcome to peel off at any point for a shorter distance.
PACE | Typical paces for this run are 9:00 – 11:00 min/mile (on a treadmill that’s around 6.7 – 5.4 mph); and pace varies based on the runners present. Where possible, pace leaders will help folks of different speeds follow the route and stay with the group. A meeting point halfway throughout the route also allows runners of different paces to meet one another and follow the route.
TIME | THURSDAY at 7:00PM
LOCATION | The benches in front of the Astoria Park Track
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES

Please RSVP. If you cannot attend, please update your attendance for the event.
Dress according to the weather and stay hydrated. Restrooms and water fountain locations are marked on the route map.
While we aim to leave no runner behind, each of us is ultimately responsible for ourselves. Make sure you have access to the route map in case you get separated from the group.

FRIDAY 7:30AM INTERVAL Run
2026-03-27 07:30 - 08:45 (America/Halifax) | Astoria Park Track, Astoria Park S & 18th Street, Astoria, NY, US
Join for a 45-minute interval run at the Astoria Park Track. We will be running 5 repeats at a fast pace of the 400 meter track (5×400), alternating with an easy pace.
This run is designed to build speed and will be structured as follows:

Warm Up: 2 laps
Fast Pace: 1 lap at selected fast pace
Easy Pace: 1 lap at selected comfortable pace
Repeat 2-3 for 5 total times.
Cool Down: 1 lap

Runners choose their own:

Fast Pace: a suggestion is your best 3mi | 5k race pace. The host will use 8:00 min/mi as their fast pace.
Easy Pace: jogging, brisk walking, or walking; a suggestion is a pace that allows you to carry on a conversation.

In total we will complete 13 laps | 3.25 mi
Each lap is 400 meters | 1/4 mi

As always–
All running speeds are welcome !! Leave no runner behind !
Runners are invited to adjust the paces and/or distances and/or timings as needed so that the run suits them.
**Meet at the benches in front of the Astoria Park Track.
[IMPORTANT] Please review the guidelines below:

We ask that all runners RSVP. If you RSVP and cannot attend, please update your attendance for the event.
Dress according to the weather and stay hydrated. Restrooms and water fountains are available near the track.

Casual 3ish Mile Saturday Morning Run
2026-03-28 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-04-04 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-04-11 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
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

Indoor Plant Swap
2026-03-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Queens Public Library at Jackson Heights, 35-51 81st St, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
Are you a plant lover looking to grow your indoor garden? Join us for a house plant swap! Bring your 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.
(718) 899-2500
AUDIENCE
Adults, Seniors, Teens

El (Book) Club Del Mundo: Books In Translation Bookclub Strange Buildings
2026-03-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | The World’s Borough Bookshop, 3406 73rd Street, Queens, NY 11372, Queens, NY, 11372, US
Join us in discussion of Strange Buildings the newest release by Uketsu!

11 strange buildings, each with its own twisted floor plan and eerie backstory and a terrible secret that connects them all!
Whether you enjoyed the book or not make sure you sign up and discuss the book with us!

Musiquita's Saturday Afternoon Cozy Jams
2026-03-28 16:00 - 16:45 (America/New_York) | Community United Methodist Church, 81-10 35th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
Bilingual English and Spanish music for the whole family. Tickets are $15 per person.

Graphic Novel Bookclub: Look Back By Tatsuki Fujimoto
2026-03-28 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The World’s Borough Bookshop, 3406 73rd Street, Queens, NY 11372, Queens, NY, 11372, US
Dive into Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Look Back and chat all things graphic novel with us !

Graphic Novel Bookclub: Look Back By Tatsuki Fujimoto
Join us in person for a fun and chill meet-up where we’ll dive into Look Back by the amazing Tatsuki Fujimoto. Whether you’re a Fujimoto fan or new to his work, this is the perfect chance to chat, share your thoughts, and geek out over some incredible storytelling.

A heart-wrenching single-volume story about the struggles of being an artist, from the creator of Chainsaw Man.
The overly confident Fujino and the shut-in Kyomoto couldn’t be more different, but a love of drawing manga brings these two small-town girls together. A poignant story of growing up and moving forward that only Tatsuki Fujimoto, the creator of Chainsaw Man, could have crafted.
The overly confident Fujino and the shut-in Kyomoto couldn’t be more different, but a love of drawing manga brings these two small-town girls together. A poignant story of growing up and moving forward that only Tatsuki Fujimoto, the creator of Chainsaw Man, could have crafted.

Tayler Yarish Special Taping
2026-03-28 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Grove 34 Comedy Club, 31-83 34th St, Astoria, NY 11106, USA
Tayler Yarish Special Taping Early Show
Tayler Yarish Special Taping Late Show

SUNDAY Morning Run - 7ish mi - Gantry Park
2026-03-29 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Halifax) | Astoria Park Track, Astoria Park S & 18th Street, Astoria, NY, US
JOIN FOR A 7ish MILE RUN starting at Astoria Park.
7 MILE LOOP | >> MAP <<
Down Vernon Boulevard, along the waterfront in LIC to the gantries at Gantry Plaza State Park, then back to the Astoria Park track.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME – NO RUNNER LEFT BEHIND!
Folks are encouraged to go their own speed and/or to modify the route to meet their goals and needs.
PACE | Typical pace is 9:00 – 11:00 min/mile, and varies based on the runners present. Where possible, meeting points throughout the route and pace leaders will help folks of different speeds follow the route and stay with the group. Walking intervals are frequently employed at long runs.
TIME | SUNDAY at 8:00AM
LOCATION | The benches in front of the Astoria Park Track
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES

Please RSVP. If you cannot attend, please update your attendance for the event.
Dress according to the weather and stay hydrated. Restrooms and water fountain locations are marked on the route map.
While we aim to leave no runner behind, each of us is ultimately responsible for ourselves. Make sure you have access to the route map in case you get separated from the group.

FROM OVERWHELMED TO GROUNDED: MINDFULNESS FOR ANXIETY.
2026-03-29 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 42-29 Elbertson St, 42-29 Elbertson Street, Queens, NY 11373, Queens, NY, 11373, US
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained?
You’re not alone — and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself.
Join our community.

What to spect?
Two lectures:
1- Mindfulness for Anxiety & Emotional Regulation.
2- Self-Compassion & Healing Inner Criticism.
Two short meditation practices (10 – 15 minutes each)
Drinks and Cold Food.

Why attend?
1- Because learning how to care for your mind and emotions is one of the most powerful forms of self-empowerment.
2- Because self-criticism is draining your energy.Because perfectionism is not the same as excellence.Because ambition feels better when it’s not fueled by fear.
What you’ll gain:
✨ Practical tools to calm overthinking and rumination✨ A healthier relationship with mistakes✨ Reduced comparison and social pressure✨ Stronger emotional resilience✨ Confidence rooted in self-support — not self-punishment
This is not about becoming less ambitious.It’s about becoming strong without being cruel to yourself.
If you’re ready to succeed without tearing yourself down,join us. 🌸

Come as you are. Bring a friend.
Give yourself the space to breathe, learn, and grow.
🧘‍♀️ Your mind deserves the same care and attention as your body.
We look forward to seeing you there

Craft Hour With Queens Botanical Garden
2026-04-02 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Queens Public Library at Jackson Heights, 35-51 81st St, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
Join Queens Botanical Garden on the first Thursday of the month for an hour of botanical-themed crafting using natural materials. Each session will offer a new project, like watercolors, felting, stamping, jewelry making, and seed bombs. Participants ages 14 and up are welcome. No registration is necessary. Free grab and go kits will also be available after the program for those who are unable to attend the session.
(718) 899-2500
AUDIENCE
Adults, Seniors, Teens

Thursday Evening 6ish Mile Run - (Reverse) K Bridge
2026-04-02 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Skillman Avenue & 43rd Street, Queens, NY, 11104, US
This is the Reverse K-Bridge Thursday Night Run. 7:00 PM meetup at Lou Lodati Park.
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://www.strava.com/routes/2728658676600921488
***
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
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Wine & Dine at Addictive Wine & Tapas Bar
2026-04-02 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Addictive Wine & Tapas Bar, 32-64 87th Street, Queens, NY, 11369
A five-course wine dinner featuring wines from the Finger Lakes and California.
Menu:
First Course: Crab Cake on avocado with tartar sauce, paired with The Perfect Blanc from the Finger Lakes
Second Course: Baked Salmon with seasonal vegetables on carrot purée, paired with The Perfect Rosé from the Finger Lakes
Third Course: Chicken Lollipop with mushrooms & honey sauce, paired with Atlas Peak Super Tuscan Style Blend from Napa Valley, California
Fourth Course: Prime Steak with blistered shishito peppers & red wine reduction, paired with Ironstone Meritage from Lodi, California
Fifth Course: Cheesecake with fresh seasonal fruits
Please let them know any dietary restrictions when you RSVP.

Dads' Night
2026-04-03 20:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Queensboro, NY, United States
An evening where dads meet up at a local bar, have a few drinks and mingle.

Terraza Big Band | Symphonic Journeys
2026-04-06 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Terraza 7, 40-19 Gleane St, Elmhurst, NY 11373, USA
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.
Time: 7:00PM to 9:45PM
(Open Rehearsal);
8:00PM (Concert)
Admission: $20 COVER
Featuring:
Trumpets: Sam Hoyt; Dave Adewumi; Dave Neves; Dave Smith.
Trombone: Sam Blaskeslee; Matt McDonald; Tim Shneier; Jennifer Wharton
Saxophones: Michael Thomas; Carl Maraghi ; John Ellis; Evan Harris; Patrick Cornelius.
Rhythm: Piano: Martha Kato; Guitar: Tim Jago; Bass: Edward Perez; Drums: Jared Schonig.
About The Terraza Big Band:
Terraza Big Band is an 18-piece ensemble based in Queens, NY, and performing monthly at Terraza 7 in Jackson Heights. Led by co-directors Michael Thomas (saxophone, composer) and Edward Perez (bass, composer), this group performs a repertoire of original music penned by its leaders and described by the New York Times as “soaring, self-propelling original compositions”. The Terraza Big Band features many of New York’s most in-demand jazz musicians and can be heard at venues throughout New York City in addition to its monthly residency at Terraza 7, where the ensemble “injects a liberated, interactive atmosphere into the bar…the audience was fully onboard, but the ideas were entirely new” (New York Times). The band’s debut album, One Day Wonder, was released in May 2019 and received a Grammy nomination that year in the category of “Best Large Jazz Ensemble”. This recording was hailed by Jazz Timesas being “the sort of debut that should make big-band fans not only take notice but hunger for more.”
About Michale Thomas:
Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer, and arranger Michael Thomas has been an active member of the New York City jazz community since arriving in 2011. Holding degrees from the University of Miami, New England Conservatory, and The Juilliard School, Michael has performed throughout the United States and abroad, including tours in Central and South America, Australia, Europe, Japan, and Russia. He has appeared as a sideman with Brad Mehldau, Dafnis Prieto, Nicholas Payton, Miguel Zenón, Etienne Charles, and Jason Palmer, and Michael’s talents can be heard on over 30 recordings. According to the New York Times, Michael writes “energetic, tuneful music for both combos and large ensembles”, and All About Jazz describes his playing as “a particular revelation, as he provides superb, well-crafted solos”.
Michael has been commissioned by school and professional ensembles throughout the United States and abroad, and he is currently a member of the BMI Jazz Composers Workshop in New York City. Since 2015, Michael has co-lead the Terraza Big Band, and the ensemble’s GRAMMY-nominated first album, One Day Wonder, was released in May 2019 on Outside In Music. Michael’s work has been recognized by DownBeat magazine as well as the “Keep an Eye” competition in Amsterdam, NL, and in 2016 he was a winner of the New York Youth Symphony’s First Music commission series. In addition to his work as a big band composer, Michael also regularly leads his quartet, with a new live album of original music scheduled for release in spring 2020 on Giant Step Arts. Since September 2018, Michael has been on faculty at the University of Hartford’s Hartt School of Music as an Artist Teacher of jazz saxophone in the Jackie McLean Jazz Studies Institute.
About Edward Perez:
Grammy-winning bassist, Edward Perez resides in the cultural crossroads of Queens, New York, where he leads parallel careers as a composer, arranger, and bassist. His works have been performed by the likes of The Silkroad Ensemble, Yo-Yo Ma, Alan Gilbert, Galician gaita powerhouse Cristina Pato, Latin- jazz legend Ignacio Berroa, Latin-grammy nominated Peruvian singer Jorge Pardo, and oud phenom Kenan Adnawi. His music has been played in venues ranging from the smallest nightclubs in New York to the Kennedy Center, David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, Massey Hall, Chicago Symphony Center, El Gran Teatro Nacional de Lima, Damascus Opera House, and Boston Symphony Hall.
Also a sought-after performer, Edward Perez has been hailed by Jazz Times for his “great dexterity” and characterized by Latin Jazz Corner as “a diverse bassist that walks between traditional and Latin jazz worlds with ease.” Perez has toured through more than 20 countries sharing the stage with jazz luminaries such as Lee Konitz, Greg Osby, Seamus Blake, Lionel Loueke, and also Latin jazz powerhouses Paquito D’Rivera, Ignacio Berroa, and Arturo O’Farrill. His numerous recording credits on bass include the Grammy-nominated Latin jazz album “Second Chance” by Hector Martignon. His performances are by no means limited by genre as he has also collaborated with the foremost artist from a number of styles including Colombian songstress Lucia Pulido, Peruvian Grammy winner Eva Ayllón, Lebanese cultural paragon Marcel Khalife, world renown dancer Lil Buck, and even iconic

Monthly Jazz Jam Honoring Billie Holiday
2026-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354, USA
General Admission : $15 | $5 for Members | FREE for jamming musicians and students
Join us for a special edition of our Monthly Jazz Jams as we honor Jazz legend Billie Holiday! Open to professional jazz musicians, graduate students studying jazz, music educators and serious hobbyists, our Monthly Jazz Jams invites musicians to perform at Flushing Town Hall. All are welcome, regardless of instrument (vocalists, too!). Our Steinway baby grand and drum kit are available at each Jam. FTH’s Jazz Jam house band leader, Carol Sudhalter, plays flute, baritone and tenor sax and has been running our Monthly Jazz Jams since 2016. She is joined by Joe Vincent Tranchina (piano), Eric Lemon (bass) and Scott Neumann (drums). Each house band member brings over 40 years of Jazz experience to the jam!
Play Jazz? Join us free of charge. Don’t play, but love Jazz? Come listen!
This program is generously supported by the National Endowment for the Arts Celebrating America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National Garden of American Heroes.
Parking Information: Flushing Town Hall has a small parking lot at the rear of the building, which fills up quickly during events. Additional paid parking is available nearby at:
PEC Parking – 35-15 Farrington St, Flushing, NY 11354
The Farrington Parking – 33-66 Farrington St, Flushing, NY 11354

SUPERMAMBO! feat. Jeremy Bosch — Second Single Release Celebration | Salsa & Latin Jazz
2026-04-10 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Terraza 7, 40-19 Gleane St, Elmhurst, NY 11373, USA
Tonight celebrates the second single release with high-energy, original salsa—where SUPERMAMBO comes to life through driving percussion, and a rhythm-powered comic-book hero.
8:00 pm to 9:00 pm (First Set)
10:00 pm to 11:00 pm (Second Set)
Admission: $20 Cover charge Mezzanine
Featuring:
Jeremy Bosch — Vocals
Felipe Fournier — Vibraphone
Camilo Molina — Timbal
Marcos Torres — Congas
Gabriel Chakarji — Piano
Dan Martinez — Bass
Album Release Party:
This special evening celebrates the release of the second single, “Olvida las Penas,” from the forthcoming Supermambo album and comic book. More than a concert, it is a release party unveiling a new chapter in salsa culture—where music, illustration, and storytelling collide to introduce a rhythm-powered hero. Expect a vibrant, celebratory atmosphere that honors innovation within tradition.
About Supermambo:
Supermambo is a bold, multidisciplinary live project that merges original salsa music, comic book art, and narrative storytelling into a single immersive experience. Centered around a Bronx-born hero whose power flows through the drum and his cultural roots, Supermambo introduces the first salsa superhero in history. The project celebrates rhythm as identity, percussion as strength, and storytelling as resistance—bridging Afro-Caribbean musical tradition with contemporary visual culture.

Morning Walk & Hang
2026-04-11 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Queens, NY, USA
Join us for a Saturday walk around Astoria and hang after at Olia for juices, smoothies, and some conversation!
Spots are limited so please only RSVP if you can actually make it, and update if anything changes so someone else can join 💗
​This is a free walk, just plan to pay for whatever you order at Olia. Also, please check your spam inbox for emails from Luma.
​See you there!

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