Events

An unruly bunch of improvisers are randomly drafted onto teams to perform completely unscripted comedy.

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.

Join Tom Delgado of TOMDNYC discussing Lowlife by Lucy Sante for August’s NYC Book Club pick! Book is not required to join the discussion! This is not the familiar saga of mansions, avenues, and robber barons, but the messy, turbulent, often murderous story of the city’s slums; the teeming streets–scene of innumerable cons and crimes whose cramped […]

Supreme Clientele and Jackson Heights Day team up with local small businesses for the 2nd Annual Backpack Giveaway on Calle Peru. Come through for free backpacks, live music, free food, and free haircuts & braids for kids under 12. Let’s get our children looking fresh and ready for the first day of school! ✂️📚 📅 […]

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 […]

Ximena y Alex (Ximena Ibarra and Alex Bautista) brings Ecuadorian folk and pop to Travers Park as part of the Summer Sundays series.

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!

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 […]

Join Queer Book Club discussing their August pick: This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone! Book is not required to join the discussion! Among the ashes of a dying world, an agent of the Commandment finds a letter. It reads: Burn before reading. Thus begins an unlikely correspondence between two rival […]

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.

Hi! My name is Rathi and I’m a Queens based teaching artist. I’m excited to lead a 4 day art camp at Art Retail Therapy, involving art, movement, and mindfulness.  In each 1 hour session, we will learn about different elements of art through examples found in our surroundings, in nature, and in the work […]

Ms. Rathi is excited to lead a 4 day art camp (11am every day from August 25 – August 28) involving art, movement, and mindfulness. In each 1 hour session, we will learn about different elements of art through examples found in our surroundings, in nature, and in the work of artists. We will then […]

Join us Tuesday evenings for oil painting classes that cover the essentials and push beyond the basics, using the Impressionists as our guides; each session focuses on fundamental techniques—color mixing, underpainting, layering, and brushwork—while encouraging experimentation with light, transparency, and loose, expressive marks inspired by the greats, so students of all levels build solid skills, […]

Brown Cometry Nite coming this August 25th live back at D’Antigua Queens! So many have been asking when is the next Cometry. So here it is! Cometry Nite is back. Cometry started with Sahed and Emcee Del bringing two worlds together — comedy + poetry — and creating a stage where both could live in […]

Join us every Wednesday for a teen crafting circle! Learn to crochet or embroider; create your own stationery or mood board; watercolor and create to your heart’s content! Open to all skill levels.

August at Central Park!! Miles, smiles, and the Central Park humidity with the crew. Join us: 5:30 pm at Fleet Feet Columbus Circle. Take off 6:00 pm. Everyone is welcome!

Visit the Queensboro restaurant for a fun Wednesday night of D&D with fellow adventurers! Your Wednesday Night, Upgraded. Looking for something better than another forgettable night out? Join us at The Queensboro for a live, in-person Dungeons & Dragons experience—played in a bar, guided by professional Dungeon Masters, and built for both first-timers and veterans. […]

Reduce waste by giving your old clothes a new life in this new masterclass run by a true punk-goth girlie! Learn why it is Punk to DIY, and how fast fashion exploits low-income communities. Upcycle your favorite pieces! Join local artist and cosplayer, Quinn, in this new workshop for thrift baddies. Explore: Alt vs Fast […]

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: […]

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

Sunnyside Community Cultural Initiative is back! Enjoy live music at the plazas every Thursday from local talent!

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!