Events

Confessions of a Straight Filmmaker On the 10th anniversary of the release of “Julio of Jackson Heights,” a documentary film that tells the story of the 1990 gay bashing murder […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join Addictive Wine & Tapas this Thursday, June 25th at 7:00 PM for a five-course Wine & Dine evening, each course paired with a hand-selected wine. $100 per person, not […]

Hosted by Astoria’s own Seann Cantatore (HBO) and featuring (subject to change): Peej Mele (And Just Like That, Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens), Bertrand & Russell: All Bass Jazz Duo (Boogiemanja, Typecast), C.W. […]

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 […]

The Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU) is holding tabling hours at branches across Queens to provide direct, in-person assistance with essential city services. These sessions are designed for anyone who […]

Brown Noise Comedy is a touring comedy show featuring the best brown comedians in America. We bring together desi, South Asian, Arab, and Persian comics for nights of comedy that […]

Come on by, enjoy a coffee, and listen to some tunes surrounded by great food, friendly service, and local art.

Sunny Outlaw performs his signature technique improvising 1 hour of COMPLETELY-MADE-UP material. Jumping between genuine storytelling & character riffs, he leaves the audience feeling raw emotion, laughing uncontrollably, and ultimately […]

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 […]

A full day celebrating Himalayan culture, community, and connection right in the heart of NYC. 🌏✨ Enjoy authentic homemade food, live music, cultural performances, handmade crafts, local vendors, drinks, fun […]

Free CPR & First Aid Certification Course provided by the American Red Cross Learn how to handle common emergencies, including: • Burns, cuts, and scrapes • Sudden illnesses • Head, […]

Our monthly potluck is almost here! Join us this Saturday, June 27, from 4pm–7pm at 34 Ave & 93 St for one of our favorite community traditions. Trae un plato […]

Join Centro Cultural Barco de Papel this Saturday, June 27th, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for an inspiring bilingual reading.The evening features a diverse group of writers from a Queens-based […]

Xiomara Torres brings the flowing rhythms born between the Guapi River and the Pacific Ocean, honoring the ancestral traditions of her homeland through heartfelt vocals and vibrant percussion. Her performance […]

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 […]

Join Butterboy Baking Co.’s cake decorating gathering with Ube Cake or Buko Pandan Cake in Queens, NYC. A hands-on buttercream studio experience with sweets, connection, and creative play. • two […]

Welcome to our Watercolor Workshops, inspired by the best city: our city. These classes will guide you in bringing Nueva Yol’s cityscapes and train scenes to life. Ideal for all […]

A seasoned troubadour, Jackson Heights resident Dan Strauss has spent the last 25 years perfecting the art of songwriting. Seamlessly weaving together indie-folk, country, rock and jazz, his performances have […]

WHAT’S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT? Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. […]

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 […]

Puff & Paint: Sailor Moon 420 Paint Night (June 28, 7PM) $35.00 Limit 4 per order A Sailor Moon 420 Paint Night – Curated for relaxation & creative flow. Inspired […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]