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LIC Springs! is an annual street festival celebrating all things LIC! The event features 100+ local businesses and organizations offering free activities and games for all ages.
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The Search for Utopia presented by Culture Lab LIC and Malý Berlín On View: July 13 – September 1 during gallery hours: Thursday & Friday, 5-9pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 2-9pm. Free Admission; Indoors. Curated by Tess Howsam and Soňa Jakubove Featuring: Jeremy Dennis, Jeila Gueramian, Sophie Kahn, Ema Lančaričová, Eleen Lin, Jozef Pilat, Miro […]
Unfinished Projects is an art show curated by filmmaker and artist Nancy Cohen-koan. She reached out to eight artists and asked them to submit work related to the theme unfinished projects. Work submitted included unfinished art or ongoing projects and projects started and then abandoned. The work ranges from painting, preliminary sketches, and digital photography. […]
Join us for the opening reception of our LIC-A Members Summer Showcase on Wednesday July 10th, 5-8pm at The LIC-A Art Space at The Factory LIC, 30-30 47th Ave, LIC NY This exhibition featuring work by local artists, will be on view from August 7 – September 4, 2024 Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – […]
LIVE! at Culture Lab LIC, our summer concert series, just keeps getting better & better! Join us OUTDOORS this weekend for three stellar days of free, live, outdoor music sponsored by TF Cornerstone! August 30 7pm: Minglewood August 31 5pm: Emily Jeanne Brown 6:30pm: Yellow Birch Road 8:30pm: Camp Bedford September 1 5pm: Jason Green […]
Welcome to the Himalayan Art Exhibition, opening on September 5th at Culture Lab LIC. We are honored to present a rare dialogue between the ancient tradition of Thangka art and contemporary artistic expression. This exhibition offers a unique opportunity for New Yorkers and international guests alike to witness the work of renowned Thangka masters such […]
Enjoy New York City's funniest standup comics in the unique setting of an art gallery. Check out the art, enjoy live comedy! Sponsored by QNSY Cocktails, providing a complimentary drink for every ticket so bring your friends! NICE ONE! COMEDY is BOAST OF ASTORIA & LIC 2023 AWARD WINNER FOR BEST STANDUP COMEDY VENUE brought […]
The latest version of CatVideoFest, a wildly popular and entertaining cat-spectacular that has been presented in more than 250 theaters nationwide and another 100 worldwide since 2019, makes its Queens debut. An “only in theaters” compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, […]
One of the most exciting and inspiring filmmakers to emerge so far this century, Pema Tseden died last year in mid-career, at 53. Born into a pastoral family in China’s western Qinghai province, director and novelist Pema Tseden revolutionized Tibetan representation in Chinese cinema, creating unprecedented films that combine standardized narrative forms with Tibetan culture and language. […]
Museum of the Moving Image will present a dynamic new exhibition that explores skateboarding and its capture on video as twin forms of artistic expression. Recording the Ride will feature videos and objects related to skate culture’s formative years in the late 1980s and 1990s, with a focus on those that laid the foundation for […]
You remember when your mom made you go to that kid's birthday party that you didn't like, but she was friends with that kid's mom? We're doing something like that but giving you a discount for your time, as well! Come celebrate Dimitrios's 41st birthday by shopping at the store for major bargains or just […]
Taiwan Fest at Culture Lab LICSaturday, September 7, 2-9pm Food Vendors, Handmade Crafts & Specialties, Games & Interactive Experiences! Let's have more Taiwan in NYC! Free Admission. Outdoor events are weather permitting. Schedule subject to change. https://www.instagram.com/taiwanfest.nyc
Korea Fest at Culture Lab LIC Korea Fest aims to share Korean culture in NYC. This free, outdoor event will highlight Korean food, K-Pop/dance, and local Korean businesses! Sunday, September 8, 2 – 9pm DJ and K-Pop Dance Performances: 4-8pm Come join us at Culture Lab LIC for a day filled with all things Korean […]
Culture Lab LIC Gala 2024: The Grand Carnaval – Thursday, September 12, 7-10pm Join us for an unforgettable evening at Culture Lab LIC's Annual Gala, The Grand Carnaval! This year's theme is a dazzling mix of 1930s circus flair and artistic splendor, promising a night of immersive entertainment, delightful cuisine, and sensational performances, all in support […]
LIVE! at Culture Lab LIC, our summer concert series continues this weekend with three days of free outdoor music sponsored by TF Cornerstone! Friday, September 13 7pm: Queens County Roots Saturday, September 14 5pm: King Klave 6:30pm: Noshows + Baby Sister 8:30pm: Good Lives Crew Sunday, September 15 5pm: The Loyales 7pm: Tony Santos Band […]
Join us every Friday night at 9 PM in Long Island City for a unique comedy experience hosted in a cozy barbershop after hours at Combover Comedy (featured in the New York Comedy Festival). The intimate setting of Otis & Finn Barbershop welcomes you to bring your own drinks (plus we always have a nice bottle of […]
FREE BEER (and seltzer). with Lisa Fagan + Lena Engelstein ! leahlaia! Hiera Jihye! Kennie Zhou! Laura Ortman! Paris Alexander! River L. Ramirez! Shawn Escarciga! Sol Cabrini! + a Collective Action by Yanira Castro! (outside at 7pm) CATCH is a party that centers short and/or in-progress live performances and other time-based media. CATCH is the […]
Join us for an opening reception celebrating Álvaro Urbano: TABLEAU VIVANT and In Practice: Bastien Gachet. Álvaro Urbano: TABLEAU VIVANT Álvaro Urbano has been engaged in conversation and collaboration with various entities across different times and places, including artists, writers, and architects; plants and animals; buildings, ruins and other human and other-than-human beings. For his project at SculptureCenter, […]
Who's Afraid of Red, Yellow, and Blue? Curated by Ellen Hackl Fagan, Founder and Director, ODETTA Gallery Conversations between artists have always been a healthy antithesis to the pervasive myth that art is made in a solitary environment. In New York City, these conversations are promoted in robust arts communities that telegraph ultimately throughout a […]
We're back at Culture Lab Plaxall Gallery in LIC this Thursday featuring another killer lineup of working NY Comics! We started during the pandemic with outdoor shows and now we're indoors, 3 years strong! We've won BOASTS Best venue for live standup comedy in LIC last year. Come check out all the buzz! This weeks […]
September 20th & 21st at 8pmAdvance sale tickets: $20 online Tickets purchased at door: $25 cash or card About the works: Benjamin Briones Ballet Love is patient, love is kind, but more specifically it is all-encompassing. Benjamin Briones Ballet recognizes the significance of Empathy in truly fathoming and experiencing Love. Where Love is home base, […]
Ofrenda Fest promotes mindful education and fosters connections with ancestral traditions through diverse artistic expressions. We believe these spaces preserve cultural heritage while building community. We aim to support resilient, culturally rich communities that honor ancestral wisdom and inspire future generations. Thanks to our sponsors: Culture Lab LIC Tribal Link Foundation Queens Council on […]
fri 8:30pm doors, 9pm show: combover comedy in a barbershop: we're cutting it up at otis + finn barbershop (lic), where mike albanese, alex pavone, and mahesh kotagi host an evening of cutting-edge comedy. this fridays show features lee syatt (co host of the joey diaz podcast), Carlette jennings (“atlanta” on fx), lily lester (ny […]
Mark Wade and Yuval Medina join forces for an afternoon of live music in Sunnyside, Queens. Jazz composer Mark Wade will perform original music from his upcoming album. Classical composer Yuval Medina will perform a cadenza for solo cello and a song based on the poems of Edna St. Vincent Millay. This project is made […]
Sunset Salsa Night. Come join us for a free salsa class. We welcome all levels. I
Multi-award winning Queens-based singer-songwriter, Rashmi, unleashes her long anticipated album, MAGIC, in a live show with dynamic new originals and fresh covers with a uniquley global-pop sound that attests to the influence of the World's Borough on her catchy tunes! Full band show on the indoor stage at the beautiful Plaxall Art Gallery at Culture Lab LIC.
FERTILE GROUND has supported emerging and established artists for 19 seasons, showcasing the work of over 50 choreographers each year. This non-curated program features 6 artists each evening and includes a post-performance discussion with wine, moderated by Green Space Artistic Director Valerie Green. Tickets are $18 online and $20 at the door, visit https://www.greenspacestudio.org/fertile-ground to purchase. […]
New from Geraldine Hughes and writers Jay Sefton and Mark Basquill comes an the unflinchingly honest and powerful Unreconciled, the true story of a 13-year-old boy who has his sights set on becoming an actor and the priest who exploits his love of theatre to abuse him. From the alcohol-drenched Irish suburbs of 1980s Philadelphia […]
Bodies in Motion – An Exhibition Exploring the Power of the Human BodyCurated by Edjo Wheeler On view: September 26 – November 3 during gallery hours: Thursday & Friday, 5-9pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 2-9pm. Opening reception: September 26, 6-9pm (live music and refreshments) An exhibition celebrating the power, grace, and resilience of the human form […]
SculptureCenter hosts a special evening with Contemporary Art Library to celebrate the release of Kerstin Brätsch’s Contemporary Art Quarterly archive, with an activation by CFGNY and a performance by VIOLENCE. Drinks will be served by KAYA. The Contemporary Art Quarterly archive offers an exhaustive documentation history of Brätsch's work as well as the work of the various collectives in which […]
Join us for the Opening Reception of Bodies In Motion, a dynamic art exhibition that brings the human form to life. Experience captivating works of art alongside live performers and dancers posing as living sculptures, creating an unforgettable fusion of movement and creativity. Enjoy live music, free food, wine, and beer as you mingle with the artists behind […]
Leap Of Faith puts New York's finest comedian’s wits to the test as they improvise an entirely new stand-up set based off of prompts from the audience. Hosted by Tristan Miller & Stan Talouis Lineup for September: Sabrina Wu John F O'Donnell Rivkah Reyes DeAnne Smith Meredith Deitz Tickets are $10 and […]
In the distant future, archeologists will unearth our fragments, and try to decipher our chaotic, transformative era. There will be bits of phones, a lot of plastic. Will the clay shards surprise them? Clay is experiencing a vibrant renaissance – from functional to sculptural, wood fired to painstaking pattern, pinched to 3D printed. This exhibition […]
Calpulli Mexican Dance Company and LaGuardia Performing Arts Center are partnering to bring free multicultural dance classes made especially for adults 50+. Join us for this 6-session class taking place on Fridays from 2:30pm-3:30pm beginning on September 27th. Celebrate the joy of dancing while learning conversational English and Spanish. No prior experience needed, all levels […]
BrickHouse Ceramic Arts Center presents… Clay Connections: Potluck and Presentation on Friday, September 27 @6pm Clay Connections is about sharing food, information, and inspiration. This is a relaxed and casual event, featuring a talk by local artist Matt Nolen. Nolen's work ranges from architectural tile installations to elaborate and imaginative porcelain sculptures. Whatever the medium […]
Noir Nights: Red Hot presented by Culture Lab After DarkFriday, September 27, 9-11pm Join us after dark for Noir Nights, an evening of seductive, steamy burlesque hosted by Witch Tulips and featuring red-hot performers who will leave you dripping by the time they’re through. Attendees are encouraged to embrace the evening’s dress code in your […]
Celebrate the new season with a fall-inspired flower arranging workshop featuring an educational tea mocktail tasting hosted by Of Tea's co-founder Suling at the gorgeous LIC waterfront yoga studio, Form + Flow. Date: Sunday, September 29th Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm Location: Form & Flow Waterfront 5-18 46th Ave Second floor, Long Island City, NY 11101 Your ticket includes fresh & premium flowers, […]
Welcome to EIevated Yoga led by @HighYogaNYC! Join us for a unique yoga experience at Trends Cannabis Dispensary NYC. Elevate your practice with a blend of yoga and cannabis in a welcoming environment. This in-person event is perfect for yogis of all levels looking to deepen their practice and connect with like-minded individuals. Come unwind, stretch, and find your […]
Pica-afflicted geologist Roach is documenting his van life road trip across America. When the anniversary of the death of his mother coincides with the unfortunate parole release of his ex who put her in the ground, more than just his thesis on “the Mineral Compositions of America’s Greatest National Landmarks” is put into peril. i’m […]
Basement Light Productions and Culture Lab LIC present a horror play that will bug you out… I’m Going to Eat You Alive! October 3-27 When pica-afflicted geologist Roach documents their van life road trip across America, more than their obsession with eating the national landmarks threatens to derail their journey. The anniversary of the death […]
We're back this Thursday at 8PM with another NICE ONE COMEDY SHOW at Culture Lab Plaxall Gallery in Long Island City. FEaturing some of the best up and coming standup comics in New York City, this week we feature Usama Siddiquee from America's Got Talent doing a longer set. We also have his Mango Bae […]
Enjoy New York City's funniest standup comics in the unique setting of our art gallery. Check out the art, enjoy live comedy! October 3 Lineup: Usama Siddiquee, Pranav Behari, Greg Giraldo Jr, Rob Rego, Shakers Sharpe, Fernando Ruiz Sponsored by QNSY SPARKLING COCKTAILS, providing a complimentary drink for every ticket so bring your friends! NICE ONE! […]
Xin: Chaos and BeliefOct. 4-24, 2024 Curated by Richard Vine Opening reception: Oct. 5, 2024, 5-7 pm, with a performance by the artist at 6:00 pm Dialogue between Xin Song and Richard Vine: Oct. 24, 5-6 pm “Chaos and Belief,” a midcareer solo exhibition by Beijing-born, New York-based artist Xin Song, challenges every preconception viewers […]
✨ Later @ Lately – Join Lately and DJ Shadowofadoubt for a dreamy night ️ Friday, October 4 ⏰ 9 PM – 1 AM Lately Bar & Bistro, 2208 44th Dr, LIC, NY No cover, just a 1-drink minimum! ️ Come for the live DJ, stay for the good vibes, dancing, and of course, slay all night. See you on […]
Following the success of his first solo show ‘Connect The Dots’ (New York Comedy Festival, Rochester Fringe Festival), Natan Badalov returns with his new work-in-progress solo show, ‘Chosen Fam,’ a stand-up comedy show exploring empathy, the Middle East, and family dynamics. You know, the fun stuff. The ticket includes 1 beer or 1 glass […]