QPL invites children to kick off Summer Reading with our Dino Series! Week 1: Create a magnetic dino masterpiece to take home while discovering fun facts about your favorite prehistoric creatures! Week 2: Sculpt history by painting your own clay dinosaur and learning about the giants of the past! Week 3: Make history sparkle with […]
Figure Drawing Session (live model) / Sesion de Dibujo (con modelo en vivo), 14+ Working from a live nude model, we move from short poses for sketches to long poses for complete, finished drawings. Whether you want to focus on drawing or are looking to develop your skills as a painter, figure drawing is the […]
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. Presented by Acoustic Memories Admission: $20: Cover charge for Mezzanine seating Featuring: Roger Consiglio / Vocals. Máximo Valdés / Vocals. Rafael Monteagudo […]
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 Chess Club! Kids are invited to a fun and engaging chess instruction session where they will learn fundamental tactics and strategy for all three facets of the game: opening, middle, and end. This program is funded by New York City Council Member Shekar Krishnan. (718) 899-2500 Get directions to event. AUDIENCE Kids(6-11)
Teens, join us to meditate on the meaning of Juneteenth while creating a beautiful craft! UV resin only hardens when light hits it. That moment mirrors Juneteenth itself: freedom existed on paper, but it only became real when the light of knowledge arrived. In this workshop, you’ll create a UV resin pendant or keychain charm, […]
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 […]
Across the country, people are demanding accountability around ICE and the treatment of immigrant communities. That’s why we’re organizing monthly turnout to the 115th Precinct Community Council meeting in Jackson Heights, where residents can speak directly with precinct leadership, ask questions, and raise concerns. Why show up: Build visible community presence Raise concerns about ICE, policing practices, […]
A showcase of outstanding improvisers who will soon be featured on Grove’s weekly Improv Night! Follow @improvnight and @grove34nyc to catch info and announcements about more shows like this.
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 […]
Dan Neville Nonet presents contemporary jazz influenced by Afro-Colombian rhythms, featuring original compositions inspired by Neville’s time in Cali and his collaboration with vocalist Xiomara Torres. 7:00 pm to 8 pm (First Set) 9:00 pm to 10 pm (Second Set) Admission: $20: Cover at Mezzanine Featuring: Dan Neville / Marimba, Compositions Alex Norris / Trumpet & […]
Join Queens Botanical Garden on the first Thursday of the month for an hour of botanical-themed crafting using natural materials. Each session, we will offer a new project, including watercolors, felting, stamping, jewelry-making, and seed bombs. Students ages 14 and up are welcome. No registration is necessary. Free grab-and-go kits will also be available after […]
Jackson Heights Indivisible members get together to read a book on a topic related to activism. Then we get together in person to discuss the book and eat delicious treats. Book Club is relaxed (no need to have read everything) and a great way to meet others and share ideas. We are currently reading The […]
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!
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 […]
Your headliners are the multi-dimensional talents of HELL YEAH! – A Musical Improv Group as they forge deep into unknown territories of genres both theatricomedic and musicool. With supporting acts Looper – An Improvised Scene on Repeat and The Stupor Games – Freakishly Talented Improvisers Performing Super Stupid Improv Games!
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.
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 […]
Come build using Lego, Magna-Tiles, and more. Thank you to our volunteers & thank you @street_lab for providing the equipment.
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 […]
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. (718) 899-2500 Get directions to event. AUDIENCE Teens
The Jazz Jam All-Stars Concert returns! Featuring ten outstanding musicians chosen from the talented musicians who regularly perform at the Jazz Jam, this stellar lineup performing on sax, guitar, piano, trumpet and voice include: Angela Arthur (vocals), Richard Braithwaite (tenor sax), Gary Davis (guitar, vocals), Richie Desimone (upright bass), Terrence Dove (piano, vocals), Jason Greenberg (piano), Joe Knipes (guitar), Ken Meyer (saxophone), Keeley Mitchell (vocals), Gerald Thomas (bass/piano/sax). The All Stars will be backed by […]
Colombian singer Gina Savino and pianist Holman Álvarez explore the boundaries of voice and piano through improvisation and experimental music. Drawing from jazz, contemporary music, and Latin American influences, they create a unique musical dialogue where composition and spontaneity become one. 7:00PM to 8:00PM (First Set) 9:00PM to 10:00PM (Second Set) Admission: $20 Cover Charge […]
Learn the basics of crochet! Practice and graduate to making the pattern of your choice! You’ll leave knowing how to pick your crochet needle, what gauge is, & how to make chains. After you’ve gotten the hand of it, we’ll guide you in picking a project to work on. Every time you come in, continue […]
A curated lineup of New York’s best comedians competing in vicious insult battles affiliated with Jeff Ross and Brian Moses’ Roast Battle League.
X Fits Lab X NYC ¡Dale! Run Club Collab Come through for: ✅ Free access to facilities ✅ Discounted classes ✅ A community built to push you further
Grammy -nominated flutist and composer Itai Kriss has been a vital force in New York’s jazz and Latin music scene for over two decades, blending Israeli musical traditions with jazz, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and influences from North Africa and Brazil. Founder of the ensemble TELAVANA, Kriss creates energetic, rhythm-driven music that connects the sounds of the […]
Collin Chamberlin is a talented and experienced comedian based in New York. Known for his clean and quick wit, he specializes in sharing amusing family stories from his upbringing in Pittsburgh. His conversational style and impeccable timing create a friendly and relatable atmosphere, making his performances feel like a hilarious conversation with a close friend. […]
Trio Libre presents an intimate exploration of contemporary Afro-Latin jazz, blending piano, vibraphone, and congas through chamber-like interaction, rhythmic depth, and adventurous improvisation. Admission: Cover Charge: $20 (Mezzanine Level) Featuring: Carmen Staaf / Piano Dan Neville / Vibraphone Samuel Torres / Congas About Trio Libre: Trio Libre explores an intimate and deeply conversational approach to Afro-Latin […]
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 […]