Looking for a fresh way to explore Long Island City? We’ve put together a map of public art along the LIC waterfront featuring dozens of sculptures, murals, and installations—all free to explore. Estimated Time: 45 minutes to 1.5 hours Accessibility: The majority of the LIC waterfront is flat and paved, making it accessible for wheelchairs, […]
Sunset Jazz is a free, indoor jazz music series every Friday at Culture Lab LIC. Come listen to incredible musicians, have a drink and take in the art. August 2025 Schedule: Friday, August 1 8pm: Altin Sencalar Friday, August 8 8pm: The Howard Britz Trio Friday, August 15 8pm: Bobby Spellman’s Voodoo Club Friday, August […]
“Fiber of Being” explores the enduring significance of fiber art in contemporary life. This exhibition explores how textiles, with their rich histories of handcraft and cultural storytelling, continue to be profoundly relevant—bridging the physical and the virtual, the traditional and the contemporary. How does fiber art assert material presence in an increasingly immaterial world? Fiber […]
Winnie is literally and figuratively stuck in place, using humor and memory to keep her fears at bay in the face of an uncertain future. “Oh, this is going to be a happy day! Another happy day!” So announces Winnie as she begins another day in Samuel Beckett’s absurdly profound and darkly comic masterpiece, HAPPY […]
A community Mindful Monday where Dee from Grind Lab Fitness will lead us through a 30m strength and stretch and then Mandi will lead us into a relaxing 30m soundbath to finish. Each ticket includes: •Mindful Tea Moment •Light snacks •Self care corner (giveaways & an array of wellness products for you to test out […]
Join SculptureCenter for a reception on Thu, Oct 2, 5-8pm to celebrate the exhibition opening of “In Practice: Nadim Choufi.” “In Practice: Nadim Choufi” On View Oct 2 – 11, 2025 Nadim Choufi’s work explores how ideals of progress manifest and seduce, and the price of such visions on the lives subjected to their realization. […]
Thursday relaxation! Let’s end the week off on a mindful note with a group breath and stretch (led by Veronica from BienGoodWell) + EFT tapping from Mandi, followed up with a double therapist soundbath meditation by both, Veronica and Mandi! Energy exchange: $44 per person ✨ We’ll begin with some breathwork, light stretching, EFT tapping […]
We’re back with another nice one comedy show! Check out our live award winning standup comedy show at Culture Lab LIC! Featuring comics from the NY comedy scene, clubs, Fallon, Colbert, Netflix, HBO, and Comedy Central!
This week’s lineup: Host: Sashalyn Medina (Comedy in Harlem) Sean Donnelly (Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon) Pedro Gonzalez (Late Show with Stephen Colbert) Ayanna Dookie (Comedy Cellar) Max Marcus (Room 52) Laughs meet art at Culture Lab LIC, where stand-up comedy takes center stage in a vibrant gallery setting! Only $10! Buy Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/culture-lab-after-dark-presents-nice-one-comedy-tickets-1298574464179 Thanks […]
Live in The Lot is our free summer concert series, featuring live music performed outdoors* every weekend till the end of October! October 2025 Schedule: Saturday, October 4 3:30pm: Kid Java 5pm: Emy & The Epix Sunday, October 5 5pm: The Rebel Nerds Saturday, October 11 4pm: Strangely Enough 5:45pm: Minglewood 7pm: Super Jam Session […]
Sundays, 3:00 – 5:00 pm | Oct. 5 – Dec. 21, 2025 Do you feel a creative spark waiting to be nurtured? Or do you identify as left-brained but you’re curious about cultivating your creativity? Whether you’re beginning your creative journey for the first time or looking to reignite your creative practice, this circle offers […]
Mindful Monday: Water-Colorful Scholastic Soundbath edition! Let’s gather to create some watercolor bookmarks (all materials included)! Bring yourself, your favorite person and your favorite book, to cozy up and read during a live soundbath! All while immersed in calm and community. No experience necessary. Join as you are. What you get: •mindful tea time •gratitude […]
LPAC in Collaboration with Una Bharat Productions Presents: Latin Lover Written like a salsa song infused with love, legacy and liquor, we follow the ritmo of Raul y Mirasol as they find themselves stuck in generational burdens. As beliefs clash and memories become clearer “al compas del son”, their minds channel truths their heart y […]
Join the Cuban Art Song Project at Culture Lab LIC for a live performance of their debut album, Se Fue. The Cuban Art Song Project (CASP) is a collection of the best Latin and Classical musicians in New York City. CASP’s mission is to help preserve Cuban art song, zarzuela, and popular music and present […]
Join us for a deep dive into the microorganisms that make life delicious—in our drinks, bread, yogurt, pickles, and more. First, watch The Birth of Saké (2015) to whet your appetite and expand your understanding of the process of fermentation. Then, in the Tasting Lab, local purveyors of fermented products will be offering samples, including […]
🌿 FREE PLANT SWAP at Xanh! 🌿 Hana, a warm-spirited 3rd grader, was so inspired by her mom’s meaningful plant swap event that she decided to host one of her own! 💚 With a shared love for nature, Hana and Xanh are coming together for a fun, creative afternoon filled with plants, art, and community! […]
Join SculptureCenter on Sat, Oct 11 at 4pm for a performance by Nadim Choufi and Elsa Saade, which is presented in conjunction with the exhibition “In Practice: Nadim Choufi” (on view Oct 2-11, 2025). A poet sends his editor his last poem and tells him to find the monster this poem is written for. “You […]
Hey neighbors! Low-key dance night this Saturday at The Local NY (LIC). Feel-good disco/house grooves you can actually move to; played on vinyl records for a warmer, old-school sound. Friendly crowd + full bar. $12 Limited Release Tickets (going fast)!!! Details: Sat 10/11 • 5:30–10:30 PM • The Local, LIC
Are you ready to develop the salsa dancer in you? Look no further than our weekly salsa classes, designed for absolute beginners. Our classes are a welcoming space to meet new people, make lasting friendships, and become a part of our vibrant dance community. We will go over: The basic steps of Cuban Salsa Body […]
Mindful Monday: Pressed Flower Pumpkins + Soundbath edition! Let’s gather to create some festive fall decor: dried flowery pumpkins (all materials are included)! Bring yourself, your favorite person and an open mind to enjoy a soundbath! All while immersed in calm and community. No experience necessary. What you get: •mindful tea time •light snacks + […]
Join SculptureCenter for the opening of “In Practice: Coco Klockner” on Fri, Oct 17, 2025, 6-8pm. In Practice: Coco Klockner On View Oct 18-Dec 22, 2025 Coco Klockner’s practice moves between text, sound, sculpture, and architectural intervention, immersing viewers in site-responsive environments that probe the ways systems of representation are constructed. The forms that emerge […]
We are celebrating Filipino American History Month Friday, October 17th: 6-10 PM Fil-Am shops, artists, chefs, makers and bakers to table at the pop-up market. Karaoke room hosted by Chris. Giveaways sponsored by the 580 Broadway Arc’teryx Store! All 1st time visitors are FREE!
Join SculptureCenter for an art workshop that coincides with its fall group exhibition, “to ignite our skin.” “to ignite our skin” artist Umico Niwa will lead a workshop for youth (8-12) that channels inner “Memory Palaces,” personal spaces of meaning and identity. Participants are invited to build internal landscapes and place within them a mental […]
Gather with LIC Feral Feeders for a free open mic and poetry workshop led by poet Justin Liriano! We will be talking about cat rescue, participating in a group poetry making activity, and sharing our work out loud open mic style. This event is primarily geared towards teen & adult audiences and is free for […]
Dir. G. W. Pabst. 1929, 110 mins. Germany. 35mm. With Louise Brooks, Fritz Rasp, André Roanne, Josef Rovensky. Following their landmark collaboration Pandora’s Box, director G.W. Pabst and the incandescent Louise Brooks reunited for this dazzling melodrama, a quintessential work of the German silent era. Brooks plays an innocent pharmacist’s daughter who endures corruption and […]
Join award-winning author Katherine Grant a celebration of romance, creativity, and community to launch The Widower Without a Will and mark the close of The Prestons. What to expect: – A reading from The Widower Without a Will by author Katherine Grant – Signed books – The Local’s exhibition of visual art – Surprise musical […]
Join Court 16’s Diwali Holiday Camp and give your child the gift of tennis, exercise, social interaction, and skill development during the holiday breaks! This Holiday Camp offers an immersive tennis experience for children during holiday breaks. Our program moves children through different stations, focusing on unique themes each day to fast-track progress while creating […]
Comedian Dan Frank (New York Comedy Festival, PN & Friends) brings together New York’s funniest comics to test out their newest bits. Before a joke appears on a televised special or on an album, it lives a fascinating life of twists and turns. The rules are simple: Laugh if it’s funny… And maybe politely fake […]
Join LIC Feral Feeders for some fall cat shelter building! LIC Feral Feeders is back to host their fall cat shelter-building event at the Materials for the Arts warehouse later this month on Thursday, October 23rd from 6:00 — 8:30pm 🤩 Just like last year, this free event is open to individuals of any and […]
Open to everyone. A suggested donation of $5 supports our programs. Arrive in costume for a chance to win the Best Costume Prize, enjoy complimentary candy, lively music, and an exclusive visit to our Haunted Underground attraction. Do not miss a special presentation of PIRATE PETE!
Halloween is just around the corner and to celebrate, we are hosting a Lights Out Climb Night. Powered by the Arc’teryx 580 Broadway Store! Glow In The Dark Climbing & Arc’teryx Giveaway! Break out your neon & bring a headlamp! All participants are entered into the Arc’teryx Giveaway. Wear a costume & you get more […]
The beloved Halloween Harvest Festival is back with family-friendly workshops, a community resource fair, as well as New York’s second largest dog costume contest co-presented with Chateau le Woof. Celebrate the autumn season with us with pumpkin decorating and creative workshops. It’s a Halloween Harvest like no other that you do not want to miss! […]
We are sooo excited to introduce our first adult night!! For this month, we will be featuring a Halloween themed paint and sip! Come paint AND party 😉 👻🎃
Join us at the studio for a spooktacular Halloween Party perfect for kids ages 18 months to 8 years old! Paint and decorate your very own pumpkin to take home, explore hands-on sensory fun, and enjoy a variety of themed art-making stations. Costumes are welcome 🙂 Other Things To Know 1 adult per child is […]
This year we are hosting our 2nd year Halloween Tokyo Night, it is a Costume halloween party with great Spooky Drinks and festivities. There will be amazing Dj, Craft Spooky Cocktails, Tarot Readings and a annual Costume Contest Hosted by Don Julio.
**This is a virtual offering (not in-person)** We offer personalized tarot or oracle readings that help you navigate life’s challenges and uncover hidden truths. Our intuitive decks help you to connect, align and find the answers within you. READINGS ARE DISCOUNTED, 3-CARD PULL @ $22 (NORMALLY $33) SLOTS ARE LIMITED. Book your spot and we’ll […]
Hold That Ghost (Dir. Arthur Lubin. 1941, 85 mins. U.S. 35mm). Two bumbling service station attendants with dreams of owning their own nightclub think their fortunes have turned around when they stumble their way into inheriting the estate of a bumped-off gangster. However, before they can claim their new riches, they are left stranded in […]
SECRET ARTS presents THE SECRET THEATRE HAUNTED HALLOWEEN BALL. Adults Only — Costume Required $25 Entrance Fee includes Music; Mystery Halloween Punch; 1 FREE glass of wine or beer, Candy, Entry for Best Costume Prizes and a Complimentary Visit to our Haunted Underground! Hot Food from Adrii’s Kitchen will be available for purchase as well […]
We’re so excited to bring another day of thrift, art, and local magic to Queens 🧡 Here’s who you’ll be shopping with: 🪞 @simply_lissandra — curated thrift & style finds ☕ @thecoffeehigh_ — brewed joy for your caffeine fix 💎 @k.collections.nyc — handmade jewelry with heart 🧶 @adaad.crafts — cozy crochet pieces and creative crafts […]
Enjoy an unforgettable Saturday afternoon of live music featuring classical composer Alicia Lieu and jazz composer Mark Wade. Alicia Lieu will present her new multi-movement work for sitar, erhu, and shakuhachi followed by a set of original jazz music presented by the Mark Wade Trio. Stick around after the performance for a light reception where […]
Celebrate a vibrant Day of the Dead at Museum of the Moving Image with a performance of Aztec Mexica dance, ofrendas honoring beloved ones who have died, fun digital media activities for kids and families, and music from Indigenous dance troupe Yayauhki Tezcatlipoka. Historical characters from Día de Muertos will also inspire a face-painting session. […]