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Open Floor Mahjong Night

Lately Cafe Bar & Bistro 2308 44th Dr, Long Island City, NY

Get ready for a high-energy night of Mahjong, drinks, and unbeatable vibes! Whether you’re here to earn, compete, or just soak in the atmosphere, there’s a table waiting for you. 

 📅 May 31 SAT 
 🎲 🕖 7:00

 ✨ New to Mahjong? No worries! Our Beginner-Friendly tables will get you up to speed with Sichuan Mahjong […]

LIC Springs! 2025

Vernon Blvd. between 46th and 50th Ave. Vernon Blvd. between 46th and 50th Ave., Long Island City, New York, United States

LIC Springs! is our annual community street festival celebrating Long Island City with live performances, interactive lessons, art, fitness classes, outdoor dining, pop-up activities, games and more. This year we also celebrated the 20th anniversary and recent expansion of the LIC Business Improvement District (LIC BID), managed by LIC Partnership. The event is free and open […]

LIC Infused Mocktail Battle Royale @ Trends

Trends Dispensary LIC 27-25 44th Dr, Long Island City, NY

Cannabis meets cocktail culture at the LIC Infused Mocktail Battle Royale, LIC’s first-ever event of its kind, taking place Thursday, June 5 at Trends LIC, Queens’ largest dispensary. Five of Long Island City’s most beloved bars — Dutch Kills, The Infamous, JACX&CO, Jungly, and Record Room — will showcase innovative mocktails that can be enjoyed […]

[Un]Framing Gender Opening Reception

Culture Lab LIC 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, United States

Join us for the opening reception: Thursday, June 5 from 6-9pm with beverages and light fare. One-night-only preformance art and live music will fill the evening. Framing Gender invites viewers to traverse the intricate terrains of gender identity, culture, and self-expression through the artistic lens. This dynamic exhibition brings together a diverse group of artists […]

Pass the Crown: Voices & Memory at Culture Lab LIC

Culture Lab LIC 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, United States

Opening Reception: June 5, 6-9pm. Beer, wine, food and live music. Free Admission. On view June 5 – July 27 during gallery hours, Thursday & Friday, 5-9pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 2-9pm. ​Pass the Crown: Voices & Memory is an interactive media installation exploring dementia, memory, and legacy within communities of color. Expanding on the […]

[Un]Framing Gender: From Pakistan and South Asia to America at Culture Lab LIC

Culture Lab LIC 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, United States

On Thursday, June 5, 6-9pm, join us for the opening reception, with beverages and light fare. One-night-only performance art and live music will fill the evening. Free Admission. ​​On View: June 5 – July 27 during gallery hours, Thursday & Friday, 5-9pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 2-9pm. ​Framing Gender invites viewers to traverse the intricate […]

Best Cult Ever

Q.E.D. Astoria 27-16 23rd Avenue, Queens, NY

The punchline dense comedy show full of gags and surprises, Best Cult Ever is the comedy show for the cult curious. Polygamy? More like Polyga-WEEEE! The only comedy show from an ex-Mormon tradwife turned comedian soaking in wit and the unexpected. Come on in here for the show that feels like a hilarious group hug. […]

NY Indonesian Food Bazaar at Culture Lab LIC Saturday, June 7, 2-9pm​

Culture Lab LIC 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, United States

Presented by Pasar Malam New York Celebrating Indonesian Culinary & Culture!​ Join us for: – Zumba and dance performances – Live music – Authentic Indonesian cuisine – Stunning Manhattan views​ Enjoy halal, vegetarian, and vegan options!​ Sponsored by: – Mandiri Bank – Indonesian Culinary Enthusiasts Inc. – Taste of Surabaya – MetroPlus Health – BNI […]

Creature Feature: The Science of Monster Movies & Community Filmmaking

Museum of the Moving Image 36-01 35 Ave, Astoria, NY

Learn about the real biology behind the weird and wonderful creatures of monster movies! A paleontologist will contrast the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park to their feathered, paleontologically accurate—and much scarier—real-life counterparts. An entomologist will describe how the Alien  Xenomorph’s famous chest-burster owes significant debt to the real-world horrors of the parasitoid wasp larvae’s emergence from a caterpillar. Slugs, sharks, […]

Fertile Ground New Works Showcase: June 8th

Green Space 37-24 24th St, Long Island City, New York, United States

Fertile Ground New Works Showcase: June 8th 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 Advisory Board Member Chris Ferris. Tickets are $18 […]

UN-spoken | FREE Dance Movement Workshop

LaGuardia Performing Arts Center 31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, NY

FREE Dance Movement Workshop: Exploring Bullying Through the Body This interactive dance-based workshop invites students to explore the physicality of bullying through movement. Using body language, group dynamics, and nonverbal communication, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how exclusion and connection manifest physically. Through guided exercises, students will embody both isolation and support, cultivating […]

Bonsai Workshop at Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn […]