Central Astoria LDC's 2023 ''Season's Celebration'
2023-12-02 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Central Astoria LDC's 2023 ''Season's Celebration'' on Steinway Street ( 31st Avenue between Steinway Street & 38th Street) Featuring a Scholastic Childrens Book Giveaway, Arts & Crafts, as well as performances

Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Celebration
2023-12-03 15:00 - 17:00
Our 11th Annual Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Celebration returns this year on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 !! WHEN?? –_> 3:00 – 5:00 pm WHERE?? —-> The Great Lawn @ Astoria Park (19th Street & 23rd Avenue in Astoria, Queens) Featuring a Scholastic Childrens Book Giveaway, Arts & Crafts, Free Hot Cocoa as well as performances

Show Me Eternity - A New Musical by Dillon & Caps
2023-12-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
Show Me Eternity – A New Musical by Dillon & Caps Book & Lyrics by Annie Dillon Music & Lyrics by Samantha Caps ​Emily Dickinson and Sue Gilbert… a romance hidden for over a century… ​Tickets available for the following dates: • Monday, December 4, 7:30pm ​Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/show-me-eternity-tickets-748110437457 Show Me Eternity unveils a story that was hidden for over a century: the romance between Emily Dickinson and Sue Gilbert, who was her brother Austin’s wife. After Emily’s death, Sue prepares Emily’s work for posthumous publication and enlists the help of Mabel Loomis Todd, a well-connected young artist with motives of her own. As Sue and Mabel review the late Emily's manuscripts, they uncover a series of memories that weave a story of everlasting love and difficult choices. Mabel and Sue discover, just as Emily did throughout her life, that both authenticity and erasure come at a cost. Show Me Eternity was developed as a part of Culture Lab LIC's 2023 Emergence Artist Residency. Culture Lab LIC is a 501(c)(3) formed to be the arts and culture umbrella for Western Queens. We present local, national, and international art of all genres, while supporting New York artists and other nonprofits by providing space, resources and a sense of community. This project is supported by funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, Statewide Community Regrants Program (formerly the Decentralization program) with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and administered by Flushing Town Hall.

LIC-A HOLIDAY MARKET AT THE FACTORY
2023-12-05 12:00 - 2023-12-06 19:00
Celebrate this holiday season by supporting local artists through the purchase of unique and wonderful handcrafted holiday gifts. Over 16 local artists will be selling their handmade items, including ceramics, jewelry, handmade prints, cards, stickers and other novelty stationary items, handcrafted handbags and leather accessories, scarves, hats and other clothing, photography, one of a kind handcrafted Christmas ornaments and more! Join us on Tuesday, December 5th and Wednesday, December 6th, 2023 from noon until 7pm in the LIC-A Gallery at The Factory. The Factory is located at 30-30 47th Avenue, LIC.

LICP Annual Meeting
2023-12-05 17:30 - 19:30

Trivia Wednesdays
2023-12-06 19:00 - 20:30
Gather your friends. Play trivia. Drink great beer. Some companies, they churn out trivia games like a factory cranking out product. Us? We pour our heart and soul into every game we make. Questions that are part trivia challenge part intricate puzzle, brilliant powerpoints to accompany said questions, an endlessly charming host, great music. What more could you want? No tickets for this one, just show up to Rockaway Brewing in LIC by 7:00pm.

Off the Wall 2023 - Affordable Holiday Art Fair
2023-12-07 14:00 - 2023-12-17 14:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
Off the Wall 2023 – LIC-A's Annual Affordable Holiday Art Fair ​at Culture Lab LIC Exhibition on view till December 17 during gallery hours: Thursday & Friday, 5-9pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 2-9pm. The Affordable Holiday Art Fair "Off the Wall" is a wonderful way to showcase your artwork to the greater NYC area while also focusing on tenants of the surrounding community, to buy art as gifts, enhance their homes or start their own collections. We want to support our local artists and make buying art accessible to everyone and help introduce all of our neighbors to our arts community. 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY 11101 ​

LIC Lights Up 2023
2023-12-07 16:45 - 18:00

Undone: The Work of Sharon Taylor
2023-12-07 17:00 - 2023-12-09 21:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
Undone brings together the works of artist, teacher, mother, friend, and long-time LIC resident, Sharon Taylor. The collection spans 40 years, from her time as a student at the Art Academy of Cincinnati to 2023, the year she passed away. Sharon's works express her understanding of life as a balancing act between the perils of modern existence and the beauty of all living things. Art grounded Sharon, and this exhibition allows us to look upon her life's work as we remember and celebrate her spirit. ​ On View at Culture Lab LIC till December 9, 2023 during gallery hours, Thursday-Friday, 5-9pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 2-9pm. Free Admission.

Wreath Making Night
2023-12-07 18:30 - 20:30
Enjoy a night out with friends and create something to make your home a little more festive for the holidays! During this Adult Craft Night we will walk you through the techniques of wreath making and you’ll be able to choose from a variety of fresh and dried materials and special decorations to create your own 12″ wreath. This is the perfect way to kick start the holiday season!
This event is BYOB. We are around the corner from Focal Point Brewery if you want to grab a drink before (or after) the event.

CreArt Music Festival 2023
2023-12-07 19:30 - 2023-12-09 19:30 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
CreArt Music Festival 2023 at Culture Lab LIC December 7, 8 & 9 CreArtBox is a New York-based arts organization that presents exceptional classical and new music with a crafted visual aesthetic. Through programs designed to foster art commitment in today’s society, CreArtBox seeks to promote the creation of new and meaningful work, support professional artists, enhance local communities, and inspire future generations. 7th Annual CreArt Music Festival Schedule: Day 1: Echoes of Solitude Thursday, December 7, 7:30pm Day 2: Masked Sounds Friday December 8, 7:30pm Day 3: Mountains We Love to Climb Saturday, December 9, 7:30pm Celebrated by The New Yorker as one of its "art and music top picks in 2019" the CreArtBox Music Festival has solidified its presence as one of the most sought-after classical music platforms in Queens, offering regularly sold-out performances since its premiere in 2018. Directed and curated by Guillermo Laporta and Josefina Urraca, the festival presents CreArtBox's roster of musicians, many of whom are members of notable orchestras and ensembles such as the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, New York Philharmonic, New World Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Orchestra. 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY 11101

Open Studio & Holiday Sale
2023-12-08 15:00 - 19:30
Open Studio and Holiday Sale at Artists Building 11-27 44th Rd
Unique art, prints, sculpture and hand-dyed & printed pillows, scarves & accessories.

Zaruma Grand Opening: Coffee, Culture & Community
2023-12-08 17:00 - 20:00
Join us for the Grand Opening of Zaruma Gold Coffee LIC on Friday, December 8, from 5pm to 8pm. We are delighted to invite you to a night celebrating culture & community ✨ There will be small bites, exquisite drinks, and artist talks. #savethedate

2023 BrickHouse Ceramics Holiday Market
2023-12-08 17:00 - 2023-12-10 17:00

Take Root Presents: Marie Lloyd Paspe & Almasphere
2023-12-08 20:00
December 8th & 9th at 8pm Advance sale tickets: $20 online Tickets purchased at door: $25 cash or card About the Works ‘bumalik: sirkulo’ (Tagalog for “return: circle”) is a performance installation centering a dynamic bamboo sculpture, movement, live sound – transmuting spirit in communal gathering. Exploring the constant disorientation/reorientation of the migrant body in foreign environments, ‘bumalik: sirkulo’ explores the psychological and sociopolitical challenges Filipina mother service labourers and their diasporic children face displaced from their ancestral homes. The work incorporates 19 standing poles, 4 dance performers (Paspe, Reyes, Ching-I Chang, Paulina Meneses), and 2 live musicians (treya lam, acoustic musician, and Sugar Vendil, electronic musician).

Holiday Holistic Market
2023-12-09 12:00 - 2023-12-10 20:00
Welcome to the Ofrenda Fest Holiday Holistic Market! It's a cool place where awesome vendors, artisans, and artists come together to showcase their super unique handcrafted products. These products are all about creativity and the love they put into their work. You'll find everything from healing bundles and crystals to organic ceremonial teas, mandalas, and indigenous art. It's like a treasure trove of stuff that'll make you feel good inside and out. Don't miss our Holistic Programming! Join us in a ceremony for a soothing Sound Meditation, Yoga Cacao Flow, Art Jam painting, Cacao Circle, delicious food, and live music! Together, we will honor ourselves and make time to focus on gratitude for all we have experienced this year. So mark your calendars for December 9th and 10th, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. We'll be at QCA / Ofrenda Fest, located at 5-11 47th Ave, Queens, NY 11101, USA. See you there! Follow us @ofrendafest Subscribe www.ofrendafest.com for updates. Life is a Ceremony!

Chanukah Community Celebration
2023-12-10 16:00 - 17:30
Chocolate Gelt Drop with fire truck!
Gourmet doughnut bar!
Guess How Manh Driedels to win a silver Menorah!
Chanukah treats!
Dreidel mascot!
Greetings by local dignitaries!
Performance by City Gan preschool and Chabad LIC Hebrew school!

Fertile Ground New Works Showcase: December
2023-12-10 19:00
FERTILE GROUND has supported emerging and established artists for 18 seasons, showcasing the work of over 50 choreographers each year. The non-curated program features 6 dance makers each evening and includes a post-performance discussion with wine, moderated by Green Space Artistic Director Valerie Green. Tickets are $18 online and $20 at the door December Artists: 32nd Pack Dance Company Abbey McBride Alex Goshert Chloe Brown Open Dance Ensemble Rathi Varma

Adaptive Dance for All
2023-12-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
Adaptive Dance for All by The Dancer Movement Monday, December 11, 6:30 – 7:30pm ​Join us at Culture Lab LIC for an inclusive and exciting Adaptive Dance experience by The Dancer Movement! Get ready to dance and have a blast! Our Adaptive Dance for All event is designed to be inclusive for everyone, with this class being adult-focused. No matter your ability or experience, come and express yourself through movement – ensuring that everyone feels comfortable and empowered. Adaptive Dance is a 60 minute accessible movement class. The Dancer Movement group classes offer a multitude of different modifications for any level of mobility and ability. Dance experience is not required but different levels will be provided for those who do have experience. Exercises will utilize classical dance movements and vocabulary stemming from Ballet, Modern, and Jazz Dance. Each class culminates with a choreographed dance that builds upon the ideas taught in that class. Hosted by The Dancer Movement in partnership with Culture Lab LIC Culture Lab LIC at The Plaxall Gallery 5-25 46th Avenue Queens, NY 11101

It’s that time of year, our holiday bash is here!
2023-12-13 19:00 - 21:00
Fink Bakery was a name virtually every long-term resident of New York City remembers fondly. Headquartered on 54th Avenue near Newtown Creek, their ubiquitous delivery trucks, embellished with the logo “Fink Means Good Bread,” were seen throughout the city.
Although Jim Fink worked in the family’s bread business until the 1970s, he became a legend through his radio career that began in that decade when he worked for WPLJ and later the ABC Radio Network. Into the 80s and 1990s, he was at K-Rock, Rolling Stone Magazine, HBO, and on various radio networks and syndicators. Currently at 107.1, Jimmy Fink will review his radio career and with some photos, display some rock radio memorabilia that’s part of his extensive collection, and talk about his time at WPLJ and K-Rock through the end of the last century as well as many rock stars and celebrities he has interviewed – from Paul McCartney to David Bowie to Billy Joel and many others!
Get your questions ready, he is looking forward to questions and interacting with the audience on the Zoom call. In his words. “it’ll be fun & interesting and I’m looking forward to it.”

Tune Up: A Variety Show
2023-12-13 21:00 - 22:30 | QED Astoria, 27-16 23rd Ave, Queens, New York, 11105
Come watch up and coming comedians, songwriters, and even clowns perform pieces of their upcoming solo shows for Edinburgh and beyond! Performers have been featured on Comedy Central, Adult Swim, HBO, Netflix, and more!

Theater Camp - Winter Spectacular
2023-12-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
Theater Camp – Winter Spectacular Thursday, December 14, 7pm H﻿osted by Tulle Kit ​Queer and trans ex-drama kids show off the musical-theater acts of their wildest dreams… Welcome to Theater Camp, a space for all the queer and trans ex-drama kids in the NYC drag & burlesque scene to showcase the earnest, raunchy, gender-bent musical theater acts of their wildest dreams. We’re so excited to invite you back to Culture Lab LIC for our Winter Spectacular! Content Advisory: Proudly bawdy and irreverent language and content. Recommended for adult audiences. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theater-camp-winter-spectacular-tickets-754014817617​ D﻿oors at 7:00pm; Curtain at 7:30pm https://culturelablic.org/#theater-camp Culture Lab LIC at The Plaxall Gallery 5-25 46th Avenue Queens, NY 11101

Nice One! Comedy at Culture Lab LIC
2023-12-14 20:00 - 21:30 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
Comedy Night at Culture Lab LIC… Nice One! Comedy Indoor Stand-up Comedy Show Final Show of 2023! Thursday, December 14, 8-9:30pm Chloe Radcliffe, Rio Paris, Brian Jian, Jared Waters, Rachel Lander, Gastor Almonte, Liz Glazer, Mike Toohey, Sonya Vai ​Get Tickets (pay-what-you-can): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nice-one-comedy-at-culture-lab-lic-tickets-639620992607

New York Panettone Festival
2023-12-15 12:00 - 2023-12-17 18:00
This festival will represents an assortment of artisanal-new generation Panettone from the most famous “Maestri Pasticcieri Italiani” and will serve to distribute the Italian culinary expertise and culture of quality Panettone to NYC’s “foodie” community.

Naoya Ogura Jazz Orchestra - Live!
2023-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
Naoya Ogura Jazz Orchestra – Live at Culture Lab LIC Friday, December 15, 7-9pm – Indoors Buy Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/naoya-ogura-jazz-orchestra-live-at-culture-lab-lic-tickets-742245204387 Prepare to be enchanted by the harmonious fusion of tradition and innovation in Naoya Ogura's 13-piece ensemble, the Naoya Ogura Jazz Orchestra (NOJO). Every note resonates with brilliance. NOJO comprises New York City’s finest jazz musicians, including members of Grammy-award-winning ensembles such as the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and the Pedro Giraudo Jazz Orchestra. Each member of this ensemble is a virtuoso in their own right, coming together to create a unique and captivating musical experience. Join us for a night where the future of big band jazz unfolds before your very eyes. The Ensemble: Saxes: Alejandro Aviles, Hashem Assadullahi, Tim Armacost, Terence Goss Trumpet: Nathan Eklund, David Smith, Naoya Ogura Trombone: Matthew MacDonald, John Yao, Brandon Moodie Rhythm: Hyuna Park, Evan Gregor, Tim Horner Culture Lab LIC at The Plaxall Gallery 5-25 46th Avenue Queens, NY 11101

Artists Talk: Off the Wall 2023
2023-12-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
Off the Wall Artists Talk at Culture Lab LIC Saturday, December 16, 3-4pm ​Join us for an exciting in-person event at Culture Lab LIC located at The Plaxall Gallery! Get ready to dive into the minds of talented artists as they share their creative processes, inspirations, and stories behind their incredible works. This is a unique opportunity to connect with the art community and gain insights directly from the artists themselves. Don't miss out on this chance to be inspired and expand your artistic horizons. Mark your calendars and come join us for an unforgettable evening of artistic exploration! ​The talk will be led by artist and arts educator, Gail Meyers. ​Free Admission. RSVP to reserve a spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/off-the-wall-artists-talk-at-culture-lab-lic-tickets-767154398457 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY 11101

Kill the Whale - UNPLUGGED
2023-12-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
Kill the Whale – UNPLUGGED Saturday, December 16, 7:30pm Free, Indoors at Culture Lab LIC ​“Unplugged” concert of selections from Kill The Whale, a rock opera based on Moby-Dick by Culture Lab Residency 2022 alum Daniel Emond, featuring Emond’s collaborator Courtney Bassett (The Great Comet, Titanique). ​RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kill-the-whale-selections-unplugged-tickets-752910153537 Culture Lab LIC at The Plaxall Gallery 5-25 46th Avenue Queens, NY 11101 https://culturelablic.org/#kill-the-whale

Cucala Dance Company Holiday Social
2023-12-16 21:00 - 2023-12-17 01:00
Open bar! Coquito! Performances! Free class at 8! A bailar!

The Nutcracker & Visit to Santa’s Toyland
2023-12-17 15:30 - 18:00
Join us for this beloved holiday tradition as we share Joffrey Ballet School’s production of “The Nutcracker,” followed by a meet and greet with cast members and a visit to Santa’s Toyland while we deck the halls with the sounds of the season.

Jest Kidding! Comedy Show
2023-12-21 19:30 - 21:00 | QED Astoria, 27-16 23rd Ave, Queens, New York, 11105
The 'Jest Kidding! Comedy Show' is back at Astoria's home of comedy: Q.E.D Astoria! Join us on Thursday, December 21st at 7:30pm, as we bring you a hilarious lineup of NYC's funniest comedians. Hosted by Kristal Adams (Hulu, Netflix) and featuring:

Liz Glazer (#1 Comedy Album: ITunes)
Jonathan Ziegel (Poconos Comedy Festival, Sirius XM)
Stewie Vill (NY Comedy Festival)
Carlos Garcia (FratChat Podcast, Beavis and Butthead)
Barak Ziv (World Series of Comedy)

(Line up subject to change)
