Skimming the Surface: Neuro-inclusive Movement Healing Workshop
2025-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Green Space & The Steven Spectrum Career Project Present a SKIMMING THE SURFACE: Neuro-Inclusive Movement Healing Workshop for Adults on April 28th at 7:00 PM.

Skimming the Surface: Movement Healing Workshops aim to service those that may be overcoming diverse forms of trauma and stress through somatic based expressive movement exercises. This workshop for neurodivergent adults will help participants release blocked and repressed energy causing stress or discomfort in their life by integrating movement, feelings, and emotions.

The workshop helps participants confront emotional wounds and bring them to the surface in a gentle and compassionate way. When using the language of movement rather than words, different images or emotions may arise, which bypass the controlling and censoring mind. This experience leaves participants feeling expanded and curious about their emotions, with new insights to move forward from.

More Information Here: https://www.danceentropy.org/…/skimming-the-surface…

Suggested donation for registration is $25.

Developmental playgroup with Dr Jillian Lye - Precrawlers
2025-04-29 11:00 - 12:00
Ever wondered what your baby should be doing in their waking hours besides tummy time? There are plenty of milestone movements you can introduce during floor time!

Come join pediatric PT specialist, Dr Jillian Lye, for an educational and interactive play group. It will be a time of hands-on learning and meeting other parents within the community.

She will be offering advice and tips on:
1) how to support your child’s motor development in their early stages of life
2) screening for potential head turn preference or muscle imbalances
3) foundations of pre-crawling
4)how to spot red flags/identify when to seek help from a pediatric PT

Comedian Tyler Groce Performs Stand Up Comedy at QED in Astoria
2025-04-29 18:00 - 19:30 | QED Astoria, 27-16 23rd Ave, Queens, New York, 11105
Come watch Professional Comedian Tyler Groce perform Stand Up Comedy at QED in Astoria Queens April 29th 6pm!
Tyler Groce is a stand up comedian. Tyler uses his wit and charm to deliver a silly performance that has been described as "chaotically wholesome" "goofy, irreverent, whimsical" and "incorporates a masterful use of the N word". Tyler just released a stand up special "To Pimp a ButterFACE" on YouTube through Big Comedy Network. He tours clubs around the country (Helium, Improv, LoL, New York Comedy Club etc). Tyler was featured on Comedy Central on their YouTube Channel and won Helium Comedy Club's Funniest Person in Austin Contest in 2022. In 2019, Tyler joined a year long comedy conservatory in Amsterdam called Boom Chicago which has notable alums such as Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, Jason Sudakis.

Wings & Tings: Game Night Edition at Doha Bar Lounge!
2025-04-30 17:00 - 2025-05-01 02:00 | Doha Bar Lounge, 3834 31st Street, Queens, New York
Join us every Wednesday from 5 PM to 2 AM for an unbeatable night of games, wings, drinks, and unforgettable vibes! $1 Wing Special All Night Happy Hour (5 PM – 10 PM): • $5 Well Shots • $25 Beer Buckets • $85 Margarita or Rum Punch Towers Challenge your friends to classic games like Connect Four, UNO, Jenga, Beer Pong, Trouble, Sorry & more! Planning a birthday? Celebrate with us — kitchen open all night to keep the party going! Location: 38-34 31st Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 Phone: 347-443-8355 | Website: www.dohabarlounge.com Eat. Play. Sip. Celebrate. Make your Wednesdays legendary at Doha Bar Lounge! #WingsAndTings #GameNight #DohaBarLounge #WednesdayNightVibes #QueensEvents #EatPlayParty #AstoriaNightlife

We're Taking Everyone Down With Us (Basement Signing) 4/30 6pm
2025-04-30 18:00 - 20:00
Come by April 30th and meet Matthew Rosenberg, a punk rocker, but for comics!
He'll be signing copies of We're Taking Everyone Down With Us
Comic Writer, Matthew Rosenberg will be coming in to sign copies of We're Taking Everyone Down With Us #1 and 2, and sticking around for a Q and A.
Matt has had over two decades of experience of comics in various forms and has a lot to say and ask! Come for a personal, fun, chill evening and get to know someone who's seen it all in terms of comics in NYC.
Yes he can sign other items, but don't get carried away!
Purchase of ticket is not required

Opening Reception | "Luana Vitra: Amulets" and "In Practice: Sam Cottington and Alejandro Villabona"
2025-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 | SculptureCenter, 44-19 Purves Street, Long Island City, New York, 11101
Join us for an opening reception celebrating “Luana Vitra: Amulets” and “In Practice: Sam Cottington and Alejandro Villabona.”

Luana Vitra: Amulets
On View May 1 – Jul 28, 2025

SculptureCenter is pleased to present the first institutional exhibition in the United States of artist Luana Vitra. Luana Vitra’s practice is deeply intertwined with her home region of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The mineral-rich state is known for its historical export of gold through forced labour and for its current prominence in the extractive iron mining industry. Through an abstract language that encompasses drawing, painting, performance, sculpture, and installation, her work is interested in the metallurgical and transformative charge of minerals and their capacity for metamorphosis, often creating a dialogue between the natural and industrial manifestations of materials.

For her SculptureCenter commission, “Luana Vitra: Amulets,” Vitra temporarily makes visible the threshold between the physical and spiritual presence of minerals through an energetically directed environment, presenting minerals as ritual manifestation. They take shape in a new set of sculptures that include tall iron totems wrapped in white fabric and detailed with amarrações: knots that symbolise the act of sealing the gesture of intention at the moment of invoking a spell, or as a way of enclosing it within. Amulets reinforces Vitra’s dedication to an aesthetic rooted in the spiritual. She invites visitors to look beyond sculptures’ material properties of sculpture and its circulation as commodities within a capitalist economy, and to envision another dimension to which they belong. The mineral forms she conjures–often emerging first in dreams–become visual prayers, spiritual manifestation, or incantations.

In Practice: Sam Cottington and Alejandro Villabona
On View May 1 – Jun 9, 2025

Sam Cottington and Alejandro Villabona will develop a new video installation and performance for SculptureCenter. Together their work condenses vocal fragments from an omnipresent cloud of popular media, internet phenomena, and personal communication into new monologues marked by ambivalent relations between speaker and receiver. Skirting context (and often clear content) in favor of sonic texture, their texts capture a particular unsettled subjectivity and expressive range in the language of our time, rapidly driving the tone of address from self-consciously performative, to callous, to menacing and manipulative.

A Night of Neurodivergent Comedy
2025-04-30 18:30 - 20:30
Get ready for an unforgettable night of comedy fundraiser! We’re excited to invite you to " A Night of Neurodivergent Comedy". a fun, enlightening, and inspiring event featuring some of NYC's funniest neurodivergent comedians.

Date: Wednesday, April 30th Time: 7:00p (doors open at 6:30p) Location: Grove 34, Astoria, Queens (31-83 34th Street) Tickets: $40 (includes Comedy Show, Lite Bites, Open Bar*)

*The first 100 drinks served the night of the show are for FREE.

This isn’t just another comedy show — it’s a night of humor that aims to break down stereotypes, encourage acceptance, and celebrate neurodiversity. Our comedians will share their unique perspectives, challenging the norms while making you laugh until your sides hurt. Whether you’re neurodivergent, neurotypical, or just a comedy lover, this night is for everyone!

This comedy show is brought to you by The Steven Spectrum Career Project, a local nonprofit empowering neurodivergent individuals in their career development and job placement.

There are only 40 tickets available, and they’re selling fast. Don’t miss out on being part of this amazing evening.

Click here to purchase your tickets!

Glow Beneath the Surface: Microneedling & Fotona Laser Experience Night
2025-04-30 19:00 - 21:00
Join us at Skin Philosophy for an immersive night of inspiration, connection, and the latest in luxury skincare.
Step into a welcoming space curated for women who appreciate wellness, beauty, and self-care.

What to Expect:
• Expert-led education on microneedling & Fotona Fractional Laser
• Live demonstration of facial laser and microneedling, step by step
• Wine and small bites to enjoy throughout the evening
• Engaging games that will help you uncover glass skin secrets and set your beauty goals
• Vision board station: Craft your own “skin vision board” for the year using magazines and inspiring quotes, either solo or with new friends
• Live Q&A with skin professionals – ask anything!
• Exclusive offers & complimentary consultations for attendees
• Chance to win a $100 gift card
• Every $50 ticket becomes store credit, and every $100 tickets offers 150$ credit toward your microneedling or laser treatment.

Whether you’re new to skin treatments or looking to elevate your routine, this is the perfect chance to educate yourself, unwind with wine and small bites, and make new friends who share your appreciation for wellness and self-care.

Limited spots available — reserve yours today and let your skin journey begin!

Experience the Ultimate RNB Thursdays at Doha Bar Lounge!
2025-05-01 17:00 - 2025-05-02 02:00 | Doha Bar Lounge, 3834 31st Street, Queens, New York
Join us every Thursday from 5 PM to 2 AM for an unforgettable evening filled with the best R&B hits, vibrant energy, and top-tier vibes. Happy Hour Specials (5 PM – 10 PM): • $5 Fireball Shots • $8 Patron Shots • $85 Margarita Towers Sing along to your favorite tracks with live sets by NYC’s Top DJs. Enjoy delicious food with our kitchen open all night. Planning a celebration? Celebrate your birthday with us and make memories that last! Location: 38-34 31st Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 Phone: 347-443-8355 | Website: www.dohabarlounge.com Elevate your Thursday nights — amazing music, handcrafted cocktails, and the best crowd await you! #RNBThursdays #DohaBarLounge #QueensNightlife #CelebrateWithUs #EatDrinkDance #NYCNightlife

The New Afterwork Fridays at Doha Bar Lounge!
2025-05-02 17:00 - 2025-05-03 04:00 | Doha Bar Lounge, 3834 31st Street, Queens, New York
Kick off your weekend the right way — join us every Friday for an unforgettable night of dining, dancing, and great vibes! Eat. Drink. Dance. Fridays. • Music by NYC’s Top DJs • Prix Fixe Dinner Menu | Birthday Packages & Bottle Service Available • 2-for-1 Happy Hour from 5 PM – 9 PM • Kitchen open until 1 AM to keep the good times (and good eats) going! Location: 38-34 31st Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 Phone: 347-443-8355 | Website: www.dohabarlounge.com Come for dinner, stay for the party — Afterwork Fridays just got a major upgrade! #AfterworkFridays #DohaBarLounge #FridayVibes #EatDrinkDance #NYCFridays #QueensNightlife #WeekendStartsHere

Ladies Luv Fridays: Pre-Cinco de Mayo Edition
2025-05-02 23:00 - 2025-05-03 04:00 | Doha Bar Lounge, 3834 31st Street, Queens, New York
Join us on Friday, May 2nd for Ladies Luv Fridays – Pre-Cinco de Mayo Edition at The New DOHA in Long Island City, Queens!
This is the #1 ladies night on a Friday in Queens, featuring top DJs Kassy, LP, and Steve Nieves spinning the hottest tracks all night long.
🎉 Ladies Perks:
Free tequila shots after 10 PM (while supplies last)
$1 hookah refills with drink purchase (10 PM–12:30 AM)
Full kitchen open until 1 AM
📍 Venue: The New DOHA, 3834 31st Street, Long Island City, NY
🕙 Time: Doors open at 10 PM | Party until 4 AM
🎟️ Admission: Free before midnight with RSVP – Text “DOHA” to 545454
🎫 Book tickets Now : https://tr.ee/-8k6KUM5Fk
Come celebrate with us in style – perfect for birthdays or any special occasion!

iloafyou x overflow coffee pop-up
2025-05-03 11:00 | Overflow Coffee, 46-36 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY, 11101
Come join us for a iloafyou pop-up at Overflow Coffee NYC! We will be there from 11AM until we sell-out… come by early!
Our kid-approved & inner-child approved sourdough pb&js 🥜🍓 will be made with One Trick Pony Argentinan peanut butter, homemade strawberry jam, medjool date chunks, dark chocolate chips, and coconut flakes
To pair with your pb&j, we will be having a one-day special drink at Overflow – strawberry matcha coconut water made with my homemade strawberry sauce.

Free Comic Book Day and Indie Art Festival
2025-05-03 11:00 - 19:00
Once again we are hosting Free Comic Book Day, with some local artists here who will introduce you to the world of comics on a personal level!
Get some comics, meet some artists on Saturday May 3rd at Everyone Comics and Collectibles! op in any time! We'll update here as we confirm who's coming!

Every Last One Rescue & wag + bone Adoption event!
2025-05-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Wag & Bone, 37-05 30th St, Long Island City, NY, 11101
May 3rd 2025, 12-2pm

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Weekend at Doha Bar Lounge – Saturday, May 3rd!
2025-05-03 14:00 - 2025-05-04 04:00 | Doha Bar Lounge, 3834 31st Street, Queens, New York
Join us for an electrifying night filled with Latin and Reggaeton beats, incredible food, and unforgettable energy in the heart of Long Island City.
Music by X96.3’s @deejtantrum, @djcastellanos_ny, and @djcue78 — setting the vibe all night long.
Brunch begins at 2PM | Dinner at 6PM | Nightlife kicks off at 10PM
Kitchen open late until 2AM
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or just the spirit of Cinco de Mayo, Doha is the place to be!
Free Admission — Text “DOHA” to 545454 to RSVP today.
3834 31st Street, Long Island City, NY
347-443-8355 | Follow @dohabarlounge
Experience the ultimate Latin party of the season — see you on the dance floor!
#CincoDeMayoNYC #LatinPartyNYC #ReggaetonParty #LICNightlife #QueensNightlife #DohaBarLounge #CelebrateInQueens #SaturdayNightVibes

Xanh - Weekend Family Day
2025-05-03 14:30 - 16:30 | Gantry Plaza State Park, 4-44 47th Road, Long Island City, New York, 11101, United States
Xanh’s Weekend Family Day is when we invite families in the neighborhood to come and experience the magic of process art in an inspiring outdoor setting with us! This event is more than just an art class—it’s an opportunity to connect, create, and explore with your little ones while meeting our team

The Lot at Culture Lab LIC - Free Outdoor Concerts in May!
2025-05-03 15:45 - 2025-05-31 17:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
Live in The Lot is our free summer concert series, featuring live music performed outdoors every weekend at Culture Lab LIC!
Here’s the lineup for May:
Saturday, May 3
3:45pm: L-Train Brass
4:30pm: Queens County Roots
7pm: Habbina Habbina
8pm: Os Clavelitos
Sunday, May 4
4pm: Allegra Levy’s Songs For You & Me!
5pm: Kid Java
Saturday, May 10
Asia in a Bite
Sunday, May 11
Asian in a Bite
Saturday, May 17
5pm: Sons of Astro
7pm: Liftoff Brass
Sunday, May 18
5pm: Minglewood
Saturday, May 24
5pm: Brainsalt
7pm: Craig Greenberg Band
Sunday, May 25
5pm: Sons of Mercury
​Saturday, May 31
5pm: Party Right Here: Block Party!
See the complete May-October schedule:
https://www.culturelablic.org/thelot2025#upcoming-bands
Outdoor events are weather permitting. Schedule subject to change. Be sure to check Culture Lab LIC on Instagram and Facebook for latest schedule and lineup updates.
Thanks to our sponsors: Plaxall Inc, TF Cornerstone, Steve Madden, Howard Gilman Foundation, New York State Council on the Arts

A Moment For You By The Fab Four
2025-05-03 16:00 - 19:30 | 5-17 46th Rd, 5-17 46th Rd, Long Island City, New York, United States
A Moment for You is a donation-based, community wellness pop-up created by The Fab Four – a collective of four women-owned small businesses in NYC who believe caretakers deserve care, too.
Join us for an uplifting experience designed for anyone in a caregiving role – parents, teachers, partners, guardians, healthcare workers, and more. Whether you're running a household or holding space for others every day, this is your moment to pause, reset, and receive.
Each 90-minute session includes:

✨ A gentle movement class (no experience necessary!)

A 10-minute makeup tutorial you can actually use

‍♀️ Spiritual cleansing and energy tools

Delicious smoothie bar and charcuterie

️ Access to shop local, mission-driven vendors

This event is RSVP required and donation-based – come as you are, pay what you can, and leave feeling a little more grounded and cared for.
Space is limited, so grab your spot early.
We can't wait to welcome you.

Dog Friendly Yoga with Jessica McDevit
2025-05-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Wag & Bone Club, 37-05 30th Street, Long Island City, New York, 11101, United States
Come join us for a paws-itively fun yoga session with your furry friends at Wag & Bone! Jessica McDevit will lead a relaxing yoga class suitable for all levels, where your pups are more than welcome to join in on the downward dogs and upward-facing woofs. It’s a great way to bond with your dog while getting your om on! Don’t miss out on this unique yoga experience that will leave you and your four-legged friend feeling zen and rejuvenated.

This event is best for laid-back and quiet dogs. You will be asked to submit your dog’s vaccine records and sign a liability waiver before the class.

Janes Walk - A Tour of Long Island City - New York's Other City
2025-05-04 12:00 - 14:30
START: The staring location will be at the street level – Court SQ/23rd St Station of ‘E’ ‘G’ and ‘M’ lines – on street level at 44th Drive between 21st and 23rd Streets. It will also be near the Court Square stop on the ‘#7 Line.’ We will hold a JANES WALK SIGN. Tour starts at noon – sharp! – call 347-353-6002 if you are arriving late.
TOUR ROUTE START TO FINISH: The tour is a loop, with the starting and ending location the same: – Court SQ/23rd St Station of ‘E’ ‘G’ and ‘M’ lines – on street level at 44th Drive between 21st and 23rd Streets. It will also be near the Court Square stop on the ‘#7 Line’
The area designated for our Jane’s Walk is in Long Island City, a community that has gone through a complete transformation over the past generation.
It is a fascinating place whether one is arriving on mass transit to walk around or navigating walkways to thread through street traffic, Long Island City is a model community designed with accessibility from planning through implementation.
The pace of the tour will accommodate the abilities of all participants – children, individuals with disabilities, and seniors.
GUIDE TOUR LEADER: Alan Arichavala: I write and record forgotten moments of a bygone era before it disappears forever.
GUIDE ASSISTANT: Bob Singleton: The Society keeps me most active with writing three columns, managing tours, also classroom and guest lectures.
Photo: Long Island City Waterfront. Shunsuke Takino.

Sip & Sensory @ Focal Point
2025-05-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Focal Point Beer Co, 43-50 12th St, Long Island City, New York, 11101, United States
Join us for an afternoon of family fun around the corner at Focal Point Brewery!
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, water station, playdough, themed sensory bins, easel painting and more!
There are 1 -2 instructors on site to engage both you and your child in the variety of setups we have for the day. Parents can have a drink and enjoy but are expected to supervise their child(ren) as they play.
Join us between the hours of 3 and 5pm! Stay for as little or long as you like 🙂 Most children play around 45-90 minutes. .

One child is $35 and siblings are 50% off. No adult tickets needed. This is an outdoor event.

Fertile Ground New Works Showcase May 4th
2025-05-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Green Space, 37-24 24th St, Long Island City, New York, 11101, United States
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 in advance and $20 at the door, visit https://secure.lglforms.com/form…/s/ImLyRVQMbUy_YQZ5wXcvIQ to purchase.
May Artists:
Alexandra Berger & Allen Fogelsanger
Alexandra Bilodeau
Elinor Kleber Diggs
Sabina Fritz
Zev Haworth
Meicen Liu

Jon Lehrer Dance Company Spring Benefit
2025-05-07 17:30 - 21:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
You're invited! Celebrate the joy of dance with Jon Lehrer Dance Company!
Wednesday, May 7th | Culture Lab LIC
Join us at JLDC's Spring Benefit and experience the internationally acclaimed Jon Lehrer Dance Company up close in this rare NYC appearance! Set in the heart of Queens, this immersive evening is more than just a performance — it’s a celebration of movement, artistry, and community. Our annual Spring Benefit is intended to expand our reach and to continue building our Queens community, and we want you to be a part of it!
Here's what you can look forward to:

A dynamic live performance by JLDC
Meet & mingle with Jon Lehrer and the company dancers
Savor Pan-Asian cuisine from local favorite SHI
Enjoy curated wine and craft beer
Live music, a silent auction, and raffle prizes
A family-friendly environment, perfect for young dancers and arts lovers alike!

Ticket bundles are available, as well as Artist & Student pricing!
This is your chance to learn more about JLDC, support local arts and experience world-class dance right in Long Island City. We can’t wait to welcome you!

QED Spotlight: Natan Badalov & Raj Belani Do 30!
2025-05-08 21:00 - 22:30 | QED Astoria, 27-16 23rd Ave, Queens, New York, 11105
Come hang with Natan Badalov and Raj Belani as they hit the stage with their newest half-hour stand-up sets!
Natan Badalov has been featured on Adult Swim, performed at the New York Comedy Festival, and is currently touring his critically acclaimed solo show Connect The Dots, which has been featured on the New York Comedy Festival, Rochester Fringe Festival, and the Y'all Comedy Fest.
Raj Belani is a fast-rising stand-up comedian whose sharp wit and storytelling have earned him spots on Amazon Prime and Comedy Central. He’s a regular opener for Mark Normand, Drew Lynch, and has performed at SF Sketchfest, Flyover Comedy Festival, and is a Don't Tell regular.

Sunset Jazz at Culture Lab LIC
2025-05-09 20:00 - 2025-05-30 20:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
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.
May 2025 Schedule:
Friday, May 9
8pm: ZenithNadir
Friday, May 16
8pm: Electric Bird Dog
Friday, May 23
8pm: Mike Forzano’s Wiggleroom
Friday, May 30
8pm: Michael Sarian & The Big Chabones
Schedule subject to change. Be sure to check Culture Lab LIC on Instagram and Facebook for latest schedule and lineup updates.

Jiang Nan DJ Party Night
2025-05-09 22:00 | Jiang Nan, 27-19 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, NY, 11101
Event Detail: Jiang Nan DJ Party Night
May 9 & 10 | 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Event Highlights:
• Dedicated DJ booth & vibrant lighting for an electrifying atmosphere
• Guests can request songs, interact
• We’ve specially prepared an exclusive late-night menu and drink list for you to enjoy!
Join us for an unforgettable night of music and delicious bites at Jiang Nan!

You & Me
2025-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Gantry State Park, 4-44 47th Rd, Long Island City, NY, 11101
When we prep for our weekend family classes, we always ask: How can we make them even more special, more personal, more meaningful—for families and their little ones?
With Mother’s Day (or we call it Parent’s Day!) around the corner, our May 10th classes are the perfect time to add a little extra magic. During these classes, every family will receive a Polaroid photo of parent and child—and your little one will complete it with their own artwork. A sweet keepsake to celebrate the love between you.
This class is extra special—so don’t forget to RSVP!
Note: If we have to cancel due to weather, you’ll receive a full refund.
See you soon!

Asia in a Bite Food Fest LIC - Saturday, May 10 & Sunday, May 11, 11am-7pm at Culture Lab LIC
2025-05-10 11:00 - 2025-05-11 19:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
Asia in a Bite Food Fest is a Free Admission event celebrating Asian cuisine & culture while connecting with local communities.
• 30+ Food Vendors featuring a variety of authentic and fusion Asian cuisines, including renowned vendors from NYC!
• Instrumental Performances showcasing the beauty of Asian music and cultural heritage.
• Free Admission for all, making it accessible for everyone to join the celebration.
​Join us to celebrate the Year of the Snake with delicious food, vibrant performances, and a festive atmosphere in the new spring!
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asia-in-a-bite-food-fest-lic-may-10-11-2025-tickets-1280872296519

The Lot at Culture Lab LIC - Free Outdoor Concerts in May!
2025-05-10 11:00 - 2025-05-31 17:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
Live in The Lot is our free summer concert series, featuring live music performed outdoors* every weekend!
May 2025 Schedule:
Saturday, May 10
Asia in a Bite
​Sunday, May 11
Asian in a Bite
Saturday, May 17
5pm: Sons of Astro
7pm: Liftoff Brass Band
​Sunday, May 18
5pm: Minglewood
​Saturday, May 24
5pm: Brainsalt
7pm: Craig Greenberg
​Sunday, May 25
5pm: Sons of Mercury
Saturday, May 31
5pm: Party Right Here: Block Party!
Schedule subject to change. Be sure to check Culture Lab LIC on Instagram and Facebook for latest schedule and lineup updates.

Love Your Mother Earth Mushroom Party at Museum of the Moving Image
2025-05-10 12:00 - 16:30 | Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave, Long Island City, NY, 11106, United States
Join MoMI, the New York Mycological Society, and more special guests on Mother’s Day weekend to celebrate Mother Earth and observe the third kingdom of life: fungi.
The New York Mycological Society (NYMS), a volunteer-run organization founded by experimental composer John Cage in 1962, will lead a walk around MoMI’s neighborhood exploring the mushrooms, lichen, and mycelium in our everyday landscape that we may not have noticed. Everyone with an interest in the living environment, regardless of their level of knowledge of fungi, is invited. Space is limited, RSVP for the mycological walk.
Next, visual artist Caro Arévalo will help visitors document their finds with botanical illustrations. All skill levels are welcome, and drawing supplies will be provided.
Then, software engineer and community biologist Sally Kong gives a presentation on fungal microscopy—the beautiful world of mushroom’s interior structures and microscopic elements. RSVP for the microscopy talk.
MoMI then presents the not-to-be-missed New York City premiere of Fungi: Web of Life featuring noted mycologist Merlin Sheldrake and narrated by Björk. Space is limited, RSVP for the screening.
Schedule of activities:
12:00 p.m.: Meet for the mycological walk in the MoMI Lobby
12:30–1:30 p.m.: NYMS neighborhood mycological walk from MoMI
1:30-2:30 p.m.: NYMS ID session
2:30-3:15 p.m.: Fungi: Web of Life screening
3:00-4:30 p.m.: Guided mushroom drawing with botanical illustrator Caro Arévalo (drop-in)
3:30-4:30 p.m.: Fungal Microscopy demo with scientist-artist Sally Kong
Special guests:
Caro Arévalo is a Peruvian visual artist whose artwork explores the plant and fungi kingdoms, via the naked eye and microscopes. From her Amazonian heritage, Caro embraces the interconnectedness of all beings, the significance of rituals and ancestral wisdom in deepening our connection with nature, inviting us to cultivate more love towards ourselves and our planet. @caro.arevalo
Victoria Bayevskiy is a naturalist, amateur mycologist, and walk leader at NYMS. Growing up mushroom hunting with her grandmother instilled in her a lifelong love of fungi. With a background in psychology and ecology, she is passionate about urban green space access and helping more people connect with nature. She is particularly interested in mycorrhizal connections and the ecological relationships fungi foster.
Maya Han is the Cultural Coordinator for NYMS and the founder of the Myco Film Festival. She has an extensive engagement with NYC’s art, film, literary, music, and BIPOC communities. As a mycophile, artist, filmmaker, and writer, she is passionate about excavating hidden histories, alternative world making, and community building.
Sally Kong is a software engineer, artist, and a community biologist. She has built artist tools and 3D production pipelines for feature animation and games at Blue Sky Studios, Netflix, and Rockstar Games. A member of NYMS, she has led fungal DNA and microscopy workshops. She is currently the lead of the Microbial Reef community project, exploring the impact of oyster reefs on microbial communities and the biogeochemical cycling in our local waterways. She holds a BSE in Digital Media Design and a MSE in Robotics from the University of Pennsylvania.
Wilton Rao is an engineer, naturalist, and walk leader at NYMS. As an amateur mycologist, he specializes in the diversity of urban lichens. Passionate about urbanism, ecology, and their intersection, he spends his time documenting the wildlife of NYC in every park, lawn, and train platform he explores.
Misha Zitser is a naturalist and walk leader at NYMS. He has spent the last five years observing and documenting the flora, fauna and fungi of NYC. He is a prolific contributor to several iNaturalist projects, including “New York City EcoFlora” and “Fungi of NYC”, a project that was created by NYMS to document the fungal diversity of New York City.
