Akemi’s concert series at Uke Hut is coming back on Sunday, July 12th. This time she is featuring a wonderful jazz guitar player, Tony Romano, to present her originals and spiced-up jazz, bossa nova standards, and more. Enjoy our fun, beautiful, half-outdoor summer evening concert.
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 […]
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 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; […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our Paella de Mariscos is a signature of coastal Spain. Meticulously made to order with the precision that defines Spanish culinary artistry. Succulent shrimp, tender calamari, mussels, and vegetables are gently simmered in saffron infused rice, enriched with piquillo peppers, and a whisper of Fino sherry. Each grain absorbs centuries of tradition. This is paella […]
New to Jackson Heights? Thinking about moving here? Or a longtime local who loves welcoming others? Come meet some neighbors, swap tips, and ask all the questions you’ve been wondering about. Super chill, super friendly. A few special guests doing great work in the community will be joining us to say a few words too. […]
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 […]
Experience Live at the Gantries—a free outdoor concert series at Gantry Plaza State Park in LIC. Celebrate the rich cultures of Queens with top local talent and stunning sunsets over the East River. Concerts take place on Tuesdays at 7 PM. It’s free—just show up! Bring a chair, picnic, friends—even your dancing shoes—and enjoy a […]
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 George Greenhill – […]
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. This electrifying biopic of Brazilian soccer star Pelé recounts his youth in the slums of São Paulo and his rapid […]
Join us and be guided through the big top with a story, a craft, and then YOU get to take center ring and try out some circus skills like spinning plates or juggling scarves! Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2026 city-wide sponsor for Summer Reading and Learning Programs. Discover more […]
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 […]
FTH is pleased to present a professional development workshop with Queens World Film Festival’s Executive Director, Katha Cato. Open to artists of all disciplines and experience, this workshop will allow us to think about how we show up as artists, how we find our way into spaces, how we navigate them once we are there, and how […]
Wednesday Run Club is here! Join us this Wednesday at DeanOfTheGame! Meet: 7:00 PM Run: 7:30 PM Choose your distance: 2.5K 5K All paces are welcome, whether you’re running, jogging, or walking. Come meet an amazing community, get your miles in, and enjoy exclusive gym perks and special offers available only to our runners. Bring […]
An unruly bunch of improvisers are randomly drafted onto teams to perform completely unscripted comedy.
Vincent Herring and Steve Turre unite two of jazz’s most distinctive voices, blending hard-bop fire, deep swing, and fearless improvisation to honor saxophonist and composer John Coltrane who would have been 100 this year. Acclaimed saxophonist Herring has performed with legends including Art Blakey, Dizzy Gillespie, and Freddie Hubbard, while Grammy-winning trombonist and pioneering trumpeter […]
Sebastian Cruz, a trailblazer in new Colombian music, blends traditional rhythms with rock and jazz elements. His latest project, the Sebastian Cruz Quartet, showcases this fusion with their debut “El Prisma,” exemplifying his innovative and eclectic musical style. 7:30PM to 8:30PM (First Set) 9:30PM to 10:30PM (Second Set) Admission: $20: Cover charge Mezzanine. Featuring: Sebastián […]
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 […]
Grove Comedy returns with a curated lineup of big names, original performances and up and coming all stars.
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 […]
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 […]
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! 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Yuka Mito Duo Show Standard Jazz and Pop $20.00 with free drinks
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]