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LIC’s favorite local jazz night is back! Enjoy live jazz performances, cool libations, and great vibes in an intimate art gallery space every Friday at 8 PM. Always free and open to the community. Seating is limited, so get here early! February 06 – December 11 8:00 – 9:30pm https://www.culturelablic.org/sunset-jazz 
Materials for the Arts (MFTA) presents “All Night I Hear the Noise of Water Sobbing,” a solo exhibition featuring recent work by MFTA Artist-in-Residence Mary Mattingly. As MFTA’s Artist-in-Residence, Mattingly has had unlimited access to MFTA’s warehouse of donated supplies, where she has upcycled found objects to create the installations featured in her solo exhibition. […]
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Give your child the gift of tennis, exercise, social interaction, and skill development during the holiday breaks! Our program moves children through different stations, focusing on unique themes each day to fast-track progress while creating lifelong memories. The camp will be focused on stroke production, footwork + athletic skill development, rallying, and point play. Off-court […] |
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Give your child the gift of tennis, exercise, social interaction, and skill development during the holiday breaks! Our program moves children through different stations, focusing on unique themes each day to fast-track progress while creating lifelong memories. The camp will be focused on stroke production, footwork + athletic skill development, rallying, and point play. Off-court […] |
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Give your child the gift of tennis, exercise, social interaction, and skill development during the holiday breaks! Our program moves children through different stations, focusing on unique themes each day to fast-track progress while creating lifelong memories. The camp will be focused on stroke production, footwork + athletic skill development, rallying, and point play. Off-court […] |
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Give your child the gift of tennis, exercise, social interaction, and skill development during the holiday breaks! Our program moves children through different stations, focusing on unique themes each day to fast-track progress while creating lifelong memories. The camp will be focused on stroke production, footwork + athletic skill development, rallying, and point play. Off-court […] |
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Give your child the gift of tennis, exercise, social interaction, and skill development during the holiday breaks! Our program moves children through different stations, focusing on unique themes each day to fast-track progress while creating lifelong memories. The camp will be focused on stroke production, footwork + athletic skill development, rallying, and point play. Off-court […] |
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Court Square Market is a weekly outdoor market in the heart of Long Island City. Every Saturday and Sunday, a curated lineup of 30 independent vendors offers handmade goods, vintage, apparel, home goods, art and food in a vibrant open-air setting just steps from Court Square station, with live music throughout the day. 11a-6p Free […]
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Learn how to fix everyday clothing issues in this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop. You’ll learn and practice simple hand-sewing techniques, then apply them directly to your own garments (buttons, seams, hems, and straps included). **No sewing experience required. Just bring 1–2 clothing items and leave with practical skills you can use right away. |
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We offer Free Salsa classes every Tuesday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. If you are interested, please call (718) 777-9202 or email us at [email protected] |
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Exhibition on view April 2 – May 31, 2026 during normal gallery hours: Thursday & Friday, 5-9pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 2-9pm https://www.culturelablic.org/#richard-bello Thanks to our sponsors: Plaxall Properties, Steve Madden, TF Cornerstone, Douglaston Development, Paragon LIC, Schuman Properties, SPR Law, Howard Gilman Foundation, New York State Council on the Arts 
Curated by Tess Howsam and Kenny Greenberg Exhibition on view April 2 – May 31, 2026 during normal gallery hours: Thursday & Friday, 5-9pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 2-9pm. Free Admission. Long Island City is one of the fastest-growing communities in New York City, with a remarkable 78% growth since 2013. With the recent rezoning, […]
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This one-man show presents music and humor to tell the story of one of the most divisive and influential people in Irish history. Michael Collins was a leader in Ireland’s fight for independence from England, and in the wake of the country gaining its independence, Ireland was then plunged into its own civil war. Collins […]
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Thursday, April 9, 7:30 – 9pm Vino e Voce, pairing wines with arias at Culture Lab LIC. Because honestly, why wouldn’t you want to drink beautiful wine while someone sings Puccini directly at your face? With soprano Alexandra Lang. Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/vino-e-voce |
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Box Set Cinema’s 45th Anniversary 16mm screening of action cult classic NIGHTHAWKS starring Sylvester Stallone, Billy Dee Williams & Rutger Hauer. Shot on location in Manhattan, the film doubles as a time capsule of NYC in 1980 — and one that will be incredible to watch with the skyline all around you on the Greats […] |
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Court Square Market is a weekly outdoor market in the heart of Long Island City. Every Saturday and Sunday, a curated lineup of 30 independent vendors offers handmade goods, vintage, apparel, home goods, art and food in a vibrant open-air setting just steps from Court Square station, with live music throughout the day. 11a-6p Free […] 
April 11, 8pm-3am Party Right Here is back in The Theater for Volume 16. Booming bass. Custom visuals. DJs mixing absolute fire. And tons of fog pouring out of that place. We’ll see you at the rave! Tickets: https://ra.co/events/2394504
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This Saturday, April 11th, A Bouquet of Flours — a Brazilian-American home bakery based in Astoria — will be hosting a pop up at Greats of Craft (waterfront location 47-20 center blvd) from 11am – 3pm. There will be baked goods for purchase that combine Brazilian and American cultures, including brigadeiro babka and raspberry vanilla […] 
Join the LIC Salsa School for our popular Intro to Salsa Level 1 classes. Designed specifically for absolute beginners, we break down the fundamentals in a fun, high-energy environment right in the heart of Long Island City. No partner or previous experience is required. Thursdays: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Saturdays: 1:00 PM – 2:00 […] |
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Crafts & Drafts: Spring Blossom Bash 📅 April 12, 2026 ⏰ 2:30–5:00 PM 📍 The Greats of Craft – LIC Warehouse 💰$30 per child, 50% off one additional child (sibling/friend) at time of purchase for $45 total. ADULTS ARE FREE Celebrate the arrival of Spring with Miss Jay at The Greats of Craft – LIC […] |
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Come hang out, make new friends, and yap in all of the languages you know! Whether you’re a native speaker or you’ve only just learned how to order food at a restaurant, we’d love to have you come and chat. When you arrive, we’ll offer your stickers for every language you might want to chat […] |
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Anxiety to Stillness is a gathering where participants transform anxiety into deep stillness through therapeutic and holistic practices. Through mindfulness, movement, breathwork, and the wisdom of yoga and meditation, this event creates space for relaxation, balance, and self-discovery. What to Expect: ✨ A grounding mindfulness practice to release anxiety and cultivate present-moment awareness ✨ Gentle […]
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Thursday, Apr 16, 7-10pm Join us for a night exploring the rich, often overlooked history of queer tango—from its origins in the working-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires to its reinvention within contemporary LGBTQ+ dance communities around the world. The evening will begin with a panel conversation featuring members of the Queer Tango Collective, who will […] 
Join the LIC Salsa School for our popular Intro to Salsa Level 1 classes. Designed specifically for absolute beginners, we break down the fundamentals in a fun, high-energy environment right in the heart of Long Island City. No partner or previous experience is required. Thursdays: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Saturdays: 1:00 PM – 2:00 […] |
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Friday, Apr 17, 5pm – 7:30pm Katha Cato invites guests to take part in First Amendment Corridor, an interactive, immersive experience that transforms a hallway into a living expression of the five freedoms of the First Amendment. As visitors move through the corridor, they encounter creative stations dedicated to speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition. […]
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Come join us for some tasty bites and find some “new-to-you” treasures at our Community Food & Flea Market! Friday, April 17th 6PM – 10 PM Giveaways courtesy of the Arc’teryx 580 Broadway Team Beverage tastings by Synergy Kombucha & XS Nation Dance Performance by Triple D Dance Unlimited FREE for all 1st time visitors, […] |
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FREE Trials: Jiggy Tots: for ages 18m-3 year, with a grownup 9:30 am Beginner Irish step dance for kids ages 4 & older 10:20 am 
Court Square Market is a weekly outdoor market in the heart of Long Island City. Every Saturday and Sunday, a curated lineup of independent vendors offers handmade goods, vintage, apparel, home goods, art and food in a vibrant open-air setting just steps from Court Square station, with live music throughout the day. 11a-6p Free Entry […]
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Join us for a fun-filled, FREE community event dedicated to keeping our children active, healthy, and thriving! Enjoy interactive games, hands-on activities, and connect with local organizations offering valuable resources for families right here in our Long Island City community. From fitness and wellness to safety and nutrition, there’s something for everyone! Bring the whole […]
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Ring in the Thai New Year in LIC! Join us at Tuk Tuk Alley,LIC for an afternoon rooted in authentic Thai flavors and the spirit of Songkran, Thailand’s most beloved holiday. 🍽 A curated Thai festive menu 🥗 A hands-on Som Tum workshop 🎁 Thai gifts to take home 💧 Giveaway & social atmosphere to […] 
Join the LIC Salsa School for our popular Intro to Salsa Level 1 classes. Designed specifically for absolute beginners, we break down the fundamentals in a fun, high-energy environment right in the heart of Long Island City. No partner or previous experience is required. Thursdays: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Saturdays: 1:00 PM – 2:00 […]
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Sat, Apr 18, 3:30 – 4:30pm Jazz for Kids! Allegra Levy presents songs from her album, “Songs for You and Me,” the acclaimed singer/songwriter’s first foray into jazz for the juvenile set, not only teaches both kids and adults how to say hello in 12 different languages. From bedtime and bath time to boogers and […]
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Opening Reception for “Echoes of Empire” In Echoes of Empire, the artists dismantle inherited systems of order through disruption, cutting, layering, and reconfiguring form to expose the instability beneath structures once perceived as fixed.” – Jules Seo, Curator |
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NYC Plant Market is more than a marketplace for plants. It’s a movement to reconnect New Yorkers with nature. We bring together local plant shops, independent growers, and small nurseries across the city for a once-a-month curated community market that celebrates urban greening. From rare aroids, beginner houseplants, to handmade ceramic planters, we cultivate not […] 
About the show: The Planter plants. Food, drinks, anything. One day, a seed grows into a plant. What follows is a journey exploring their evolving relationship: from getting to know the plant, to witnessing its unique growth, and finally, its departure. This is a theatre piece for 3 – 8 year olds and their families. […]
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Turn intention into action. Grounding meditation, cacao & practical tools to build one steady weekly habit. Inner Fire: Awakening Motivation & Creative Power Activate your momentum. Align your action. Are you feeling stuck or uninspired? Join us for Inner Fire, a transformative gathering designed to ignite your confidence and creative clarity. Through a blend of […]
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April 19, 4 – 5pm MusicCraftory with Shana is where music meets story and art! Kids sing, play instruments, move with parachutes, and create crafts—all while building early learning skills through fun, active play. MusicCraftory is an interactive, multi-sensory experience where music, movement, story, and art come together. Children sing, play instruments, move with props […] |
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As a celebration of Mare Nostrum Elements’ 25th Anniversary in 2026, we are pleased to present the “Emerging Choreographer Series (ECS) – Highlights Festival,” a unique program that revives iconic works from past ECS productions, honoring the organization’s legacy while propelling its artistic community into the future.
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4/20 at Trends 🌿 The Most Elevated Holiday of the Year Celebrate 4/20 with us at Trends for a full day of good vibes, great energy, and elevated experiences. Enjoy all-day deals in-store, then stay for the celebration from 4:20 PM to 8 PM featuring music, food, and games with the community. What to Expect […] |
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Drop by the warehouse on Thursday, April 23, from 6:30 — 8:30pm for the spring edition of our highly-anticipated sketch night series. Our quarterly sketch night series hosted by A.E. Kieren and curated by Machine Dazzle returns to the warehouse as “The Major Arcana,” paying homage to the cards in a tarot deck. This event […]
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A benefit event for the beloved nonprofit Long Island City Artists to stage our annual flagship festival: the 13th LIC Arts Open. Your generosity ensures our longstanding arts community stays vibrant in Long Island City! The 10×10 Fundraiser with food and beverages includes live performances by GiGGiG, Ring Entertainment, Classical piano by Composer Robert Convery, […] 
Join the LIC Salsa School for our popular Intro to Salsa Level 1 classes. Designed specifically for absolute beginners, we break down the fundamentals in a fun, high-energy environment right in the heart of Long Island City. No partner or previous experience is required. Thursdays: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Saturdays: 1:00 PM – 2:00 […] |
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We’re excited to welcome you back for our second Meet the Brands event of 2026 on Friday, April 24th, at Trends. Meet the Brands is an opportunity for our community to connect directly with some of New York’s leading cannabis brands. Guests will have the chance to meet the teams behind the products, learn about […] |
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SpeakEasier was created in 2024 by Daniela Cantillo to celebrate and foster multilingualism in New York City. In early 2025, SpeakEasier partnered with Culture Lab LIC to bring to life the monthly SpeakEasier Language Exchange, where intermediate-to-advanced target speakers of Arabic, French, Farsi, and Spanish come together to practice their speaking skills through engaging conversation. […] 
Join the LIC Salsa School for our popular Intro to Salsa Level 1 classes. Designed specifically for absolute beginners, we break down the fundamentals in a fun, high-energy environment right in the heart of Long Island City. No partner or previous experience is required. Thursdays: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Saturdays: 1:00 PM – 2:00 […] |
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Experience deep relaxation and balance through the power of sound healing. Vibrations that restore mind, body, and spirit. What is a Sound Bath Meditation? A Sound Bath is a meditative experience, similar to a concert, where participants experience harmonious notes and sounds. Sandra will use various musical instruments, such as Tibetan/Himalayan Bowls, Crystal Bowls, Drums, […] 
For decades, Harvard Square’s iconic Comedy Studio has been the semi-secret working club for smart and original comedy. The list of people that came through the Studio is impresssive: Gary Gulman, Eugene Mirman, Sam Jay, Myq Kaplan, Chris Fleming, Joe Wong, Emma Willmann, Aparna Nancherla and many others. Now, the Studio heads south for a […] |
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Use exclusive code LIC50 for 50% off tickets! The US Premiere play turns an ordinary afternoon into a story that refuses to stay quiet. BOLD, IRREVERENT, and FULL OF JOY, two longtime friends and neighbors examine their shared past. This is a celebration of women claiming their space, their voices, and extraordinary power. Previews began […]
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The Hiring Hall is a conference where businesses will meet potential employees. WITNESSWorks is a human-centered employment platform designed to provide long-term employment opportunities for underserved communities. We plan to help in the following ways: – Individuals REGISTER on our platform – WITNESS staff will work 1-ON-1 with each person looking for employment – We […] |
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Presented by Random Access Music (RAM) The Queens New Music Festival returns – 4 days, 8 concerts (April 30 – May 3) with an exciting lineup celebrating today’s boldest voices in contemporary composition and performance. Presented by Random Access Music (RAM), the festival brings together adventurous artists from across New York City and beyond for […]
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Artist Statement: After 15 years of calling New York City my home, its time for another chapter in my journey. I will temporarily be moving to Austin, Texas and bringing my studio along with me. NYC will always be my home. This is not goodbye, it is see you later. For my farewell, I will […] 
Join the LIC Salsa School for our popular Intro to Salsa Level 1 classes. Designed specifically for absolute beginners, we break down the fundamentals in a fun, high-energy environment right in the heart of Long Island City. No partner or previous experience is required. Thursdays: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Saturdays: 1:00 PM – 2:00 […] |
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Court Square Market is a weekly outdoor market in the heart of Long Island City. Every Saturday and Sunday, a curated lineup of 30 independent vendors offers handmade goods, vintage, apparel, home goods, art and food in a vibrant open-air setting just steps from Court Square station, with live music throughout the day. 11a-6p Free […] 
Live in The Lot is Culture Lab LIC’s free summer concert series, featuring live music every weekend! May 2026 Schedule Saturday, May 2, 2-10pm L Train Brass Band Uncle Brother Gentleman Brawlers Liftoff Music Saturday, May 9, 5-9pm Craig Greenberg Sons of Mercury Sunday, May 10, 5-7pm Morrisania Band Saturday, May 16, 1-9pm Cairo to […]
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Join us to hear more about the process behind the work in “Echoes of Empire” curated by Jules Seo.
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We’d love for you to join us in celebrating National Herb Day on May 2 with a relaxed herbal tea–making sip and stroll from 12–1 PM. It will be a nice chance to share stories, learn about herbs, and enjoy some tea together. |
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Our “Pawp-Ups” are back starting May 3, 1-4pm Previously known as our “Pup-Ups”, we are making sure to include our feline friends! Join us on the first Sunday of every month from May-Oct as local rescues pawp-up with dogs and cats in need of fosters and forever homes! Already have a furry bestie? Bring them […]
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In this advanced beginner sewing workshop, learn how to reinforce and repair high-stress areas that commonly fail in clothing. You’ll practice techniques like bar tacks, reinforcement stitching, and edge stabilization before applying them to your own garments. Perfect for anyone who already knows basic hand sewing and wants to make their clothing repairs stronger and […]
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Orchestra Q: Night Shift is a live symphonic-DJ hybrid that transforms the traditional orchestra into an immersive, club-inspired experience. Featuring music by Stravinsky, Bach, and Beethoven woven together with sampling, looping, and producer-driven transitions by QWEENJD, the performance unfolds as one continuous set. Set inside SculptureCenter – a raw, industrial space housed in a former […] |
