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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
The warehouse sale everyone has wanted. We’ve opened our doors and are featuring massive deals on designer furniture, vintage finds, office pieces, décor, and now even more inventory, including original artwork, sculptures, cameras, flat screen TVs, speakers, printers, and more. From statement sofas and Knoll pieces to collectible cameras and one-of-a-kind art, there’s something for […]
Join us for a day of art making while schools are closed for Chancellors Day on Thursday, June 4th! Our Art Day Camps are the perfect way to spend a day off from school creating, exploring, and trying something new! We will be creating a wide variety of engaging art projects that may include painting, […]
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 […]
Complimentary beverages and light bites will be provided alongside live music by Dan Kiernan (The Voice Season 27) and pop-up performances by ShakunDaviDance, Lena Horne, and more. DD Feugo (RuPaul’s Drag Race, Season 18) will have work on display and will co-host Culture Lab’s La La Parooza after party the same night! Queens: The Art […]
NYC Pride season starts here! Step into an electrifying night of drag, music, art, and queer excellence at the Culture Lab La La Parooza — the official opening night for the two-month exhibition, “Queens: The Art of Drag & NYC” at Culture Lab LIC. Join co-hosts Parker Phillips and extra special guest DD Fuego from […]
Join us for a day of Art making while schools are closed for Clerical Day on Friday, June 5th! Our Art Day Camps are the perfect way to spend a day off from school creating, exploring, and trying something new! We will be creating a wide variety of engaging art projects that may include painting, […]
In honor of Pride Month, join LPAC for a free screening of Julio of Jackson Heights. After the film, there will be a talkback with filmmaker Richard Shpuntoff and Queens Pride founder/former Council Member Danny Dromm. About the film: On July 2, 1990, Julio Rivera was brutally beaten to death in the P.S. 69 schoolyard […]
Dust off your digital camera and leave your phones at home (or at least in your pocket.) We’re hosting a night that spans all the genres of your youth! From indie sleaze to the hip-hop and dance hall reggae you heard in your favorite basement to the sounds and strobe-lit haze of places like Exit, […]
The Queens Makers Market is an outdoor event featuring local artists and makers. Set in the renowned Culture Lab in Long Island City, the market is alongside live music in the lot. Flanked by Culture Lab’s incredible gallery and near the riverside waterfront, it’s a lively event celebrating community and the arts.
“Pawp-Ups” are back at Culture Lab LIC! Previously known as our “Pup-Ups”, we are making sure to include our feline friends! Join us 1-4pm 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 […]
Renowned artist Jennifer McCurdy joins us at BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center for a community potluck and artist talk, followed by an all-day workshop, demonstrating her process of throwing and altering forms with porcelain. Saturday Potluck & Artist Talk June 6th: 6 – 8pm – Sunday Demonstration Workshop June 7th: 10am – 5pm Jennifer will cover […]
Sip & Sensory is BACK for another season! AND we are going back to Focal Point Brewery for an afternoon of family fun ! This event is the perfect opportunity for your child(ren) to explore and play outside! We will have several different sensory and exploration stations to explore that may include a sensory table, […]
An Exclusive Debut of Les Belles de Paris Step into a chic Parisian afternoon of glamour, champagne, and feathers at Showgirl Sunday: Cocktails at Church—an elegant cabaret experience celebrating the debut of Les Belles de Paris. Produced by The Cabaret Burlesque in collaboration with Culture Lab LIC, this special event invites guests to indulge in […]
Sunday, June 7, 4 – 6:30pm at Culture Lab LIC Step into a chic Parisian afternoon of glamour, champagne, and feathers at Showgirl Sunday: Cocktails at Church—an elegant cabaret experience celebrating the debut of Les Belles de Paris. Produced by The Cabaret Burlesque in collaboration with Culture Lab LIC, this special event invites guests to […]
Come watch the game at JAX PIZZA JOINT! We will have a MOBILE TV TRUCK displaying the game, Lefty’s Cigar Truck hand rolling cigars (*for purchase), FREE Knicks colored cannolis & FREE slices at the final buzzer if the KNICKS win! Starting at 8pm.
June 11-21 Under an even more Trump-than-Trump president — the bombastic Karen Blare — the United States is waging a “culture war” against its new enemy: woke Canada. Determined to win the fight without casualties (or headlines), Blare demands a new kind of non-lethal weapon. Her loyal but dim-witted General Fardmann has the perfect idea: […]
Come ye band of brothers- once more unto the breach! Henry V for the Illiterate, Inebriated, and Generally American Audience Coming to the Court Square Theater June 11th-13th for 4 fun filled shows. Shakespeares battle epic in one hour by three actors and a folk band. Featuring Jesse Metz, Cornelia Silsbee, Chandler Robyn and Sam […]
Join LPAC for a free screening of My Sunnyside, June 11 at 6:30PM. A community conversation will follow the screening. About the film: Jo, a trans man, meets Allie, a trans woman—and sparks fly. As the relationship of these two New Yorkers evolves through busy careers, raising children, and their ongoing gender transitions, the couple […]
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 […]
The final Crossroads Concerts of 2026 brings with it a superstar lineup of Irish and Albanian musicians for another unforgettable evening of cross cultural exploration. With Taulant Mehmeti (çifteli/guitar), Nezih Antakli (Darbuka, Riqq, Bendir), Raif Hyseni (accordion), Tom Fitzgerald (fiddle/dance), Dylan James (banjo/fiddle/ dance), Colin Harte (vocals, piano, bodhrán). __________________________ Supported by The Irish Institute […]
We are bringing Descendants 4: The Rise of Red to the studio for the ultimate Kids Night Out! Join Red, Chloe, and all your favorite Descendants characters for a magical adventure filled with music, mischief, and epic twists as they travel through Wonderland and Auradon to change the future. Kids will enjoy pizza, themed art […]
6.12 | Mixed State 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! RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/sunset-jazz-at-cllic
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, food and gifts in a vibrant open-air setting just steps from Court Square station, with live music throughout the day. 11a-6p […]
Shakedown at The Lot is back at Culture Lab LIC on Saturday, June 13th. It’s a free, family friendly mini festival, right in the heart of LIC. We’re stoked to announce that Tikkun BBQ will join, slinging live fire, Queens-style BBQ all day. Come through early, before they sell out! Music starts at 3pm with: […]
Get ready to celebrate Pride with Otis & Finn’s biggest bash of 2026! Special guests and performances by Tammie Brown and Scarlet Envy! Hello friends — It’s almost that time! Happy Pride! 🌈 Every June, we get to celebrate the creative and joyful community that’s grown around Otis & Finn. And this year, we’re doing […]
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 like parachutes and scarves, and […]
Join Miss Jay with your little artist and their favorite grown-up for Little Artists Tea Party! Inspired by Miss Jay’s childhood “Mommy Daughter Dates” to the local tea house in her hometown, this cozy event celebrates 1:1 time with your child while creating art and enjoying some tea party magic! Designed for children ages 3+, […]
Come Under the Sea with us as we explore and create with multiple sensory and art stations! The one and only Ariel will be in attendance for this super special event at the studio and you won’t want to miss it ! This magical event will include themed sensory and art stations, music and stories […]
5th Annual Queens Irish Heritage Festival Sunday, June 14 | 4-9PM Location: Culture Lab LIC Outdoors (Indoors if raining) New York Irish Center in association with McManus Irish Dance and Culture Lab present the 5th Annual Queens Irish Heritage Festival: Celebrating Ireland with the World’s Borough. Performers include: JiGGiG (with former Riverdance principals Brandon Asazawa, […]
Before You Vote, Ask About the Arts… We invite our neighbors and supporters of the arts to attend the upcoming Forum for the Democratic Candidates running for Federal Congress in District NY-07, scheduled for Monday, June 15, 6-7pm at Culture Lab LIC, Queens. We will moderate questions about housing, healthcare, and immigration within the context […]
Everyday Charlie is a cool musical about 5th graders! Astoria-based Rock Rising Theater is putting on this original production at Court Square Theater, featuring local actors ages 5-18. A fun time for the whole family, there are 8 performances from June 17-21st. Each performance lasts about 1 hour. Tickets start at $20.
*2026 Winner Best Documentary Feature at Celtic Media Awards* Film screening + reception to follow! Three Deaf couples. Three remarkable love stories. From a decades-long forbidden romance to an LGBTQ+ couple navigating parenthood with Deaf and hearing children, and a Deaf boxer and his hearing partner facing a life-altering choice, ‘A Quiet Love’ is a […]
Join us for a day of Art making while schools are closed! Our Art Day Camps are the perfect way to spend a day off from school creating, exploring, and trying something new! We will be creating a wide variety of engaging art projects that may include painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, collage, and more. We […]
We would love to welcome you to one of our largest events of the year—our partnership with Juneteenth in Queens, taking place this Friday from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. WITNESS will host a dedicated marketplace featuring 40 formerly incarcerated-founded businesses and service providers, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to connect with customers, build their networks, […]
Come celebrate Juneteenth & Pride with us! Our monthly pop-up market will showcase local Black & LGBTQIA+ Artists, Shops, Bakers & Makers. Giveaways courtesy of the Arc’teryx 580 Broadway Store! FREE for Members, 1st Time Visitors & Non-Climbers who would like to shop the pop-up. $15 (w/out gear) or $20 (w/gear) for Non-Member Climbers. Come […]
We’re gathering to share in ceremonial cacao, meditation, and sound healing. Guided in reverence to Mayan cosmology and held with devoted presence, each ceremony is prepared as prayer. Cacao is a sacred medicine we deeply honor, and we are grateful to share it in community. This gathering honors the sacred medicine of cacao and the […]
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, food and gifts in a vibrant open-air setting just steps from Court Square station, with live music throughout the day. 11a-6p […]
Hi! Queens Cooks/Bakers! We can’t wait to hangout with you for our 12th cook club event! We moved our invites to Clyx for a while ($3 per person) , but nothing has changed. We’ll cook our chosen recipe from the cookbook, then we gather and eat🙂 come join us on the 20th in LIC. We’ll […]
Join us at our rooftop to explore Amores Perros and its connection to the labor movement! Brandworkers is a nonprofit that envisions a local food manufacturing workers with the tools, training, solidarity; and ultimately, the power necessary to transform their industry & participate in our collective liberation.
Sip & Sensory is BACK for another season! AND we are going back to Focal Point Brewery for an afternoon of family fun ! This event is the perfect opportunity for your child(ren) to explore and play outside! We will have several different sensory and exploration stations to explore that may include a sensory table, […]
Fertile Ground: New Works Showcase June 21 at 7:00 PM Dara Alina, Lola Jenkins, Macee Eppard, Jackie Dodds, Isaac Knuteson, Naliah Hernandez, Susanna Procario-Foley Buy ONLINE: $20 Or Purchase at the DOOR: $22 cash, $24 card https://www.greenspacestudio.org/fertile-ground https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/0b_HngJ6ye1Afm9vJJajcQ Fertile Ground is a monthly new works series for emerging choreographers and experimenting, established professionals. Six artists […]
Celebrate the end of our Little Explorers for the school year with the ultimate Rainbow Week!! Each day this week will be BRAND NEW so you can join any number of days! There will be a whole new set of stations for your little one to explore 🙂 We have never done this before and […]
Join us as we explore simple, traditional ways to preserve the herbs growing all around us. Together we’ll learn hands-on techniques for drying, pressing, and preserving herbs while sharing knowledge, stories, and the abundance of the season. Whether you’re new to herbs or have been growing them for years, this workshop is a great opportunity […]
SAITH is hosting a screening of Moms First’s new documentary, No Country for Mothers, a film that explores the culture wars surrounding American motherhood and the labels that distract us from the real issue: the lack of support for American families. Following activist Reshma Saujani, the film charts a growing national movement to reunite moms […]
For one Thursday night in Long Island City, Eternal Wind — the NYC jazz sextet ensemble led by guitarist Owen Chen — transforms the music of Studio Ghibli, Anime, Video Game Music, and Hans Zimmer into an immersive live jazz journey. —- 🎫 TICKETS $15 general admission Two-drink minimum at the bar. Reserve on Lu.ma […]
Thursday, June 25, 7pm Curated and produced by Penelope Deen. Inspired by Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues, UNLABELED is an evening of original stories, performances, music, and lived experiences exploring identity, the body, race, gender, sexuality, culture, faith, family, disability, survival, healing, and everything in between. Featuring a diverse lineup of artists, performers, writers, […]
Wait…didn’t we already have a Warehouse Sale? Yep, and we’re doing it again! Why? Because we uncovered even more amazing furniture and unique finds. If you’ve already visited, come back, you’ll see plenty of new pieces. If you haven’t, now’s the perfect time. Bring a friend, take a look around, and you just might leave […]
FitzgeraldArt’s annual Queens Rising Open Studio is back! Join us for a special open studio event at FitzgeraldArt Studio as part of Queens Rising. Spend the weekend exploring artwork in an intimate studio setting and meeting a dynamic group of guest artists. June 26, 5–8pm June 27, 11am–6pm June 28, 12pm–5pm Featuring guest artists Deborah […]
Can I Kick It? is a World Cup watch party experience where fútbol meets New York City energy. Join us at Trends in Long Island City as we celebrate Colombia vs Portugal with an evening built around music, community, and NYC-inspired art. Creative direction and immersive art moments curated by Yvette Hidalgo with vibes brought […]
Crafts & Drafts: Over the Rainbow 📅 June 28, 2026 ⏰ 11am – 1:30PM 📍 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 ⭐Add $10 for unlimitied airbrush tattoos! Airbrush artist will be available from 12:00-1:30pm. Join […]
I am glad to be back in NYC! We will meet this upcoming Sunday June 28th in LIC for 2 rueda de casino classes, get ruedy to sweat! 5pm Rueda Switch for Intermediate dancers that know how to lead and follow. 6pm Rueda Argentine Style. Will share new dynamic calls and combos I learnt during […]
Inspired by COVERS BY MP3, this playful, hands-on workshop invites participants to create a mini CD keychain with a shareable memory playlist, paired with a self-designed album cover. COVERS BY MP3 is a multimedia community arts project that documents stories from the Korean diaspora through music, memory, and recreated album covers featuring participants in place […]
Join Eat the Peadies’ newest production of “Jack and the Beanstalk: A Music Adventure” – a playful, interactive concert retelling of the classic tale where live piano brings each moment and character to life. Children will listen, imagine, and join in as Jack climbs the beanstalk, meets new friends, and outsmarts the giant. Created especially […]
Let’s celebrate Summer with a week at the “beach”! Children will make artwork inspired by under the sea creatures, design their own tote bag to take to the beach, and create their dream vacation! There are TWO weeks of Beach Vacation Week so if registering for multiple weeks of camp, please double check your dates. […]
Our summer camps for kids aged 4-12 offer an engaging way to stay active, build confidence, and grow a love for tennis throughout the summer. Each week combines tennis instruction with games, themed activities and other enriching experiences designed to develop skills and encourage teamwork, while taking place indoors in a temperature controlled facility. Both […]
Join MORE Opera and The LPAC Community Chorus for Let Freedom Sing! – A FREE concert of American music in celebration of Independence Day! No RSVP required, just show up! The Greenway is located on 29th Street between Skillman Ave and 47th Ave, in Long Island City.