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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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

Eastern Fire: An Underground Hip-Hop Showcase
2026-03-28 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Local NY, 13-02 44th Avenue, Queens, NY 11101, Queens, NY, 11101, US
Join Epicenter NYC to usher in Spring and bring the heat to LIC with a night of choice underground hip hop.

Join Epicenter NYC to usher in Spring and bring the heat to LIC with a night of choice underground hip hop. If you’re into the 90’s golden era sound don’t miss this one!
Lineup Includes:
UNAGI
A Western Mass hip-hop pioneer, Unagi started making music back in the 90s, with his crew Discs of Tron. He spent many years in San Francisco, establishing his label 442 Records and working with a wide assortment of underground OGs. Now based in the deep woods of Colrain, he continues to keep it funky, specializing in nostalgic raps steeped inthe golden era tradition.
MeccaGodZilla (formerly of Monsta Island Czars)
Born in Brooklyn and raised in Long Island, MeccaGodZilla is a music producer, MC, artist, and activist. Described by The Japan Times to have “a style that brings to mind the likes of RZA and MF Doom.He has worked with artists and brands all over the world notably NIKE, Capcom, Spike TV, Universal Japan, Warner Japan, Armani Exchange Japan, Eric Bobo of Cypress Hill, Sean Price, Mega Ran, RODAN, Kong, and lots more. Currently, Mecca releases music through his indie label MANAFEST VISION, mentors and collaborates with artists from Asia, runs the streetwear brand Arigatz, is an active organizer for the Black VegFest in Brooklyn, and is an official US cultural ambassador of Hip-Hop to Uzbekistan, Malawi, and Nepal via Next Level USA.
Dome Lettuce
A 22 year old rapper and producer from Northampton Massachusetts. He has released over a dozen self produced albums since becoming active in 2019 and has collaborated with a variety of artists both local and abroad.
Soma79
A hip-hop artist and storyteller from Hadley, MA, blending boom-bap grit, sharp lyricism, and surreal visuals. A longtime fixture in indie hip-hop, Soma79 has shared stages with legends like Onyx, RA the Rugged Man, and Kool Keith and is almost complete with “Sunny Days, Hairy Nights,” a collaboration album with Young Hump of Digital Underground.
DJ Disctr@ction
Aka Nitin Mukul, the Queens based Epicenter NYC Co-founder and Creative Director has Deejayed for Unagi, Himalayan Project, supergroup Wankfactor 7 (feat. J Mascis & Kevin Shields), opened for Camp Lo, and has lots of exciting projects on the horizon.

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

In Studio Community Class: Flow + Connect, Yoga Para Todos (bilingual Spanish + English)
2026-03-30 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | 2nd Story Pilates + Yoga, 81-10 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
Every Monday at 5:30pm! Flow + Connect: Yoga Para Todos $10 Community Class with Dorita Ortegón. This bilingual Spanish/English class is open to all. Newcomers are welcome!

Jackson Heights Indivisible Monthly In-Person Meeting
2026-03-31 18:45 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Jackson Heights, Queens, NY, USA
Jackson Heights Indivisible is passionate and committed to taking action at the local, state and national level around issues we care about such as climate justice, immigration, affordable housing and opposing the proposed casino project here in Queens. Come join us!

Tuesday Evening 3.5-Mile Run
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
https://instagram.com/woodsidesunnysiderunners/
and find these links and more on Link Tree
https://linktr.ee/woodsidesunnysiderunners

QPL Homework Help - Jackson Heights
2026-04-01 15:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Queens Public Library at Jackson Heights, 35-51 81st St, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
Looking for extra support with schoolwork? QPL Homework Help is here for students in grades 1–5! This drop-in-only program offers personalized assistance with homework and assignments, all provided by our dedicated staff and friendly volunteers. No enrollment required—just stop by and get the help you need to excel in your studies. Whether it’s math, reading, or any other subject, we’re here to guide young learners toward success in a supportive and encouraging environment.
(718) 899-2500
AUDIENCE
Kids(6-11)

Morning tech and coffee
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!!

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
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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
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

Strummer Jammers (Ukulele Jam)
2026-04-10 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Uke Hut, 36-01 36th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11106, USA
Bring your favorite songs (hopefully not too complicated), and we’ll put it on the screen, sing and strum together. Fun, fun, fun! All levels welcome.
Share your music sheets, and we will strum and sing with you. It would be great if you could send PDFs or links to ukehut@gmail.com beforehand or bring them with you on your phone.
It’s a fun evening for all-level ukulele players, hand clappers, and sing-alongers. $10 INCLUDES DRINKS! See you all there.

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.

Music Show: The Violet Mine
2026-04-10 20:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Espresso 77, 35-57 77th St, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
NYC-based indie-folk duo The Violet Mine is made up of Meredith Minogue (singer-songwriter) and Jim Barry (songwriter/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist). Their sound is drawn from rock and roll, 70’s singer-songwriters, new wave, and dream pop. It’s a bit like The Pretenders, Neil Young, and Nick Drake having a drink while checking out a Marc Chagall exhibit.
Originally named Violet, they recorded two full-length albums, We Both Know It’s Out There, and The Last Cathedral, both of which were produced/engineered by Adam Lasus (Helium, Clem Snide, PJ Harvey, Yo La Tengo). They have performed as a duo or a five piece band at The Loft at City Winery, Rockwood Music Hall, Knitting Factory, and The Bitter End.

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!

Location

Please register to see the exact location of this event.

GLOBAL MASHUP: Brooklyn World Wide Comes to Queens
2026-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354, USA
TIME: 7:00 PM Dance Lessons | 8 PM Performances
General Admission: Advance Tickets: $30 General Admission | $25 Members Day-of: $35 General Admission | $30 Members
Flushing Town Hall welcomes our Brooklyn neighbors from the Jalopy Theatre for a night of explosive musical fusion! Join us for our GLOBAL MASHUP: Brooklyn World Wide Comes to Queens, a one-of-a-kind concert experience that breaks down borders and builds community through rhythm.
The night kicks off with an interactive dance lesson to get everyone on their feet. Then, two incredible bands from opposite ends of the hemisphere will take the stage. First, experience the electrifying sets from Guachinangos and Shiva Lakhan, each performing their own blend of global music. Then, witness the magic of the finale as the artists come together for a spontaneous, genre-defying mashup jam session.
FEATURING
Guachinangos
Hailing from Latin America, Guachinangos delivers a high-energy fusion of Mexican son jarocho with Colombian cumbia and other Afro-Latin rhythms like champeta. Described as “folk fusion from another dimension,” their mix of traditional and electric instrumentation creates an irresistible swing that turns every show into a dance party and a community gathering. With electrifying stage energy, they invite you to feel the rhythm and move your body.

Shiva Lakhan
Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Shiva Lakhan is a versatile and award-winning Indo-Caribbean recording artist who transcends musical boundaries. A master of chutney, bhajans, and Indian classical songs, Lakhan captivates audiences with his distinctive style and powerful performances. His decades-long career is studded with major victories, including winning Trinidad’s Mastana Bahar in 1999, capturing the International Chutney Soca Monarch title in the USA in 2006, winning the Indo Muqabla competition in Trinidad in 2012, and most recently claiming the Trinidad Nationwide Independence Classical Competition in 2019.

Don’t miss this unforgettable night of global rhythms, cross-cultural collaboration, and pure joy.
About Brooklyn World Wide and the Jalopy Theatre
Brooklyn World Wide, a two-day celebration of the music and culture of the diverse immigrant communities of New York City, is presented by Brooklyn’s Jalopy Theatre. Through dance, music, workshops, and lectures, this Festival presents an array of international and diasporic musical traditions extant in NYC, exploring how they are sustained and evolve within the various enclaves of the city. The Festival has presented Iraqi maqam, Georgian harmonies, Korean percussion, Haitian Folk, traditional Chinese music, Son Huasteca, Guinean Afro-Jazz, and more!

Sakai Concert Series 2026: SRS
2026-04-11 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Uke Hut, 36-01 36th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11106, USA
SRS send time show at UKehut Concert Series.
$20 Cover (Includes 1 Drink! )
No reservations needed—just walk in and enjoy the vibes.
Whether it’s a date night or a chill evening with friends, come experience of New Project SSR’s music.
J-pop, soulful Bossa, Okinawa songs and Japanese Rock etc… Please join us
See you at the UKeHut!

Rino Okinawa Sanshin and Vocal
Shiou :Keyboard and Percussion
SAKAI :Guitar& Ukulele &Vocal

Music Show: Brian Woodruff & Friends
2026-04-11 20:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Espresso 77, 35-57 77th St, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
Featuring Adam Hutcheson on alto & soprano saxophone, Soyoung Park on piano/vocal, and Trifon Dmitrov on bass.
Brian Woodruff and Friends boasts a talented and revolving cast of musicians performing a mix of Brian’s original compositions with inspiring music he has encountered through a lifetime of study and work, performed by a straight-ahead but adventurous quartet.
