Long Island City Partnership

Free Jazz Concert
2025-09-06 14:00 (America/New_York) | Sunnyside Community Services, 43-31 39th Street, Queens, New York, 11104
Join us for an unforgettable Saturday afternoon of smooth jazz featuring the sounds of composer Mark Wade. Stick around after the performance for a light reception where you can mingle and connect with fellow music lovers! All are welcomed, use the link to RSVP!

Comedy Show NYC at Connect Astoria – Free Comedy Night & After Party
2025-09-06 16:00 - 2025-09-07 04:00 | Connect Astoria, Connect Astoria- 32-16 Steinway St, Astoria, , United States, NY, 11103
Looking for the best free comedy shows in NYC? Join us on Saturday, September 6th at Connect Astoria for Comic Connect, a night of laughter, food, drinks, and dancing.
The evening kicks off with a live comedy showcase featuring:
Eric Nieves – NYC favorite known for sharp wit and relatable stories
Sofia Negron – Stand-up with a bold and fresh perspective
Hosted by Aldo Marachlian, bringing nonstop energy and humor
Event Schedule:
Doors Open: 4:00 PM
Comedy Show: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
After Party: 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Venue: Connect Astoria, 32-16 Steinway St, Astoria, NY 11103
Make it a full night out with dinner and cocktails available during the show. Seating is first come, first serve, so early arrival is recommended.
After the comedy ends, stick around for the After Party with music by DJ Brivsz, spinning Reggaeton, Hip-Hop, and dance favorites until 4AM.
Perfect for birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, anniversaries, graduations, or group outings, Comic Connect combines comedy, dining, and nightlife in one unforgettable experience.
Why Attend Comic Connect?
Free comedy show with top NYC talent
Dinner and cocktails available
High-energy after party until 4AM
Great for groups and celebrations
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind night in Astoria. Mark your calendar for September 6th and enjoy the best of comedy and nightlife at Connect Astoria.
VISIT FOR MORE INFO : https://mtsproductions.com/event/comedy-show-nyc-at-connect-astoria-free-comedy-night-after-party/

Live Jazz @ On the 7
2025-09-06 20:00 - 23:00 | On The 7, 50-04 Vernon Boulevard, Queens, New York, United States
Floyd Ding is playing tonight @ On the 7 starting at 8pm. No Cover!

Reggaeton on the Roof: Perreo vs Funk | Lost in Paradise Rooftop Queens
2025-09-06 22:00 - 2025-09-07 04:00 | Lost in Paradise Rooftop, 11-01 43rd Ave, Long Island City, NY, 11101
Celebrate Brazilian Independence at the ultimate Latin rooftop party — Reggaeton on the Roof: Perreo vs Funk on Saturday, September 6th, 2025 at Lost in Paradise Rooftop, Long Island City.
Venue: Lost in Paradise Rooftop – 11-01 43rd Ave, LIC, NY 11101
Date & Time: Saturday, Sept 6 | 10PM – 4AM
Age: 21+ Only
Tickets: $10 – $60
Latin Fusion Night
Experience the best of Reggaeton and Brazilian Funk at this special Independence Day edition. From chart-topping Reggaeton hits by Bad Bunny, Karol G, Daddy Yankee, and J Balvin to Brazilian Funk anthems by Anitta, Ludmilla, and Dennis DJ, top NYC DJs will deliver nonstop energy all night long.
The Venue
Lost in Paradise Rooftop is one of Queens’ premier nightlife destinations. With stunning NYC skyline views, tropical-inspired décor, and a heated enclosed rooftop, it is the perfect setting for birthdays, bachelorettes, anniversaries, and group celebrations. Bottle service and VIP packages are available for an elevated experience.
Dress Code and Tickets
Dress to impress with chic nightlife attire. Timbs, flip-flops, gym wear, and baseball caps are not permitted. Tickets are limited and prices will increase at the door. Secure yours today at MTSProductions.com.
Join us for the best Reggaeton and Brazilian Funk rooftop party in Queens. Celebrate Brazilian Independence at Reggaeton on the Roof: Perreo vs Funk at Lost in Paradise.

On the 7 Dining
2025-09-07 17:00 - 2025-09-08 23:00 | On The 7, 50-04 Vernon Boulevard, Queens, New York, United States
Come join us for the delicious On the 7 Dining inspired by M Wells!

Serafina LIC is now Serving LUNCH
2025-09-08 12:00 | Serafina LIC, 28-40 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, New York, 11101
Hours of Operation :
LUNCH – Monday to Friday at 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
DINNER – Monday to Friday at 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
BRUNCH – Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Networking Night at The Greats of Craft LIC
2025-09-08 17:00 - 19:00 | The Greats of Craft LIC, 10-15 43rd Ave., Long Island City, New York, 11101
Join LIC Partnership and the LIC BID at this networking night at The Greats of Craft LIC. Mingle with business and civic leaders over drinks and light bites as we savor the end of the summer.
RSVP HERE

Mindful Monday
2025-09-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Quintessential Therapy, 30-10 41st Ave. 2nd FL Wellness suite., Long Island City, New York, 11101
– Date: September 8th
– Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
– Location: Quintessential Therapy
– Ticket Price: $22 (includes Mindful Tea Moment, Watercolor Punch Card Class + materials, and Gentle Somatic Movement + Soundbath)
– Quintessential Therapy clients get a bonus discount, dm us @QuintessentialTherapy to find out!! 🎉
– Optional Add-Ons: Tarot readings and Ear Seed Sessions (pricing varies)
Reserve your spot today and treat yourself to a rejuvenating Mindful Monday experience at Quintessential Therapy!

2025 Dancing with the Queens Stars Gala
2025-09-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave, Queens, NY, 11368
An entertaining night of epic dance competition, dinner, and drinks featuring Queens’ best in culture and community!
What is it?
A night not to be missed! 4 teams of Queens community leaders have been dance training with our Queensboro Dance Festival choreographers, ready to give it their all to compete for the highest score and the 2025 Dancing with the Queens Stars Championship trophy! Our esteemed panel of Queens judges and YOUR audience vote crowns the winner!
Why should you come?
You’ll be seeing the best in Queens dance and community, dining on Queens international cuisine, as well enjoying an open bar and an amazing silent auction curation of Queens staycation experiences. All proceeds support the Queensboro Dance Festival programming of 30+ free dance events, classes, and professional development dancer workshops we provide the Queens community every year.
Plus special appearances, a festival gallery, and photo booth by Velvet Turtle Events!
6:00pm Doors Open; drinks and appetizers, silent auction
6:30pm Dinner served
7:00pm Dancing with the Queens Stars competition
8:00pm Dessert, silent auction continues, line dance party with QDF artists!
8:45pm Auction closes, winners claim their prizes!
Your gala ticket includes:
~Dinner featuring local Queens restaurants
~Open bar
~Dancing with the Queens Stars competition and party
~Premiere access to curated silent auction of Queens Staycation Experiences
~Exclusive discount code for Queensboro Dance Festival’s Season Finale (Sept 13)
*Limited amount of 4-pack of tickets also available for groups of artists and friends at a discounted rate! See tickets for info!
Gala party vibes by DJ Elephantglasses
Dancing with the Queens Stars Cast to be revealed, stay tuned!
THE JUDGES
Deputy Queensborough President Ebony Young
TV host and producer for Queens Public TV Roz Nieves
Queens Dancer and producer Bboy Static
THE DANCE CATEGORIES & QDF CHOREOGRAPHERS
Tap by Nicole Ohr of Cole Collective
Hip-Hop/West African by TJ of Kofago Taraji
House/Club by Dahyun of Ah-Molla Dance Collective
THE TEAMS: OUR DANCING QUEENS STARS
Defending Champion Team Northwell Health Karen, Tracey, and Padmini
Team NYC PARKS Latisha and Meira
Team SPEAR Physical Therapy Mary, Rachel, and Morgan
THE HONOREES: For innovative and inspiring contributions to Queens Dance
Mary Frances Roebuck of SPEAR Physical Therapy and Edwin Jung of Dance Doctor Network
Sponsorship Opportunities now available!
Thank you for your support of our organization by attending Dancing with the Queens Stars!
Queensboro Dance Festival is 501c3 non-profit organization, EIN 85-2034730
No refunds

Culture Lab LIC's Annual Gala - September 10
2025-09-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
Wednesday, September 10, 6 – 10pm
Step into a night of myth, magic, and majesty at Culture Lab LIC’s annual gala celebration. Join us as we transform our space into King Arthur’s legendary court—where the arts reign supreme and community is our round table.
This enchanted evening will feature immersive decor, live performances, delicious food, and a silent auction brimming with treasures.
Dress in your finest attire as we honor the creative spirit that binds our kingdom together.
All proceeds support Culture Lab LIC’s year-round programming, empowering artists, uplifting diverse voices, and bringing accessible arts experiences to the heart of Queens.
Early Bird Discount Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/culture-lab-lics-annual-gala-tickets-1450752954139

Bonsai Workshop at Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
2025-09-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden, 29-19 24th Ave, Long Island City, New York, 11105, United States
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 the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it.
This workshop will be hosted at Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden. Many Czechs and Slovaks in the 1800s left Austria-Hungary, settling in Astoria, Queens. In 1892, they formed the Bohemian Citizens’ Benevolent Society to honor the medieval Kingdom of Bohemia (now the Czech Republic). Funds were raised and in 1910 two lots were purchased for a haven to maintain traditions of the homeland. On Oct. 1, 1910, Bohemian Hall’s cornerstone was laid. Three parts were built: an entrance, Sokol Gym (Main Hall), and outside Bar/Park. At one time, over 800 beer gardens were still in NYC, and Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden remains today to keep the proud tradition alive into the new millennium!
Under 21 policy: Please contact Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden for details regarding underage entry
For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/bohemian-hall-beer-garden

Live Jazz @ On the 7
2025-09-10 20:00 - 23:00 | On The 7, 50-04 Vernon Boulevard, Queens, New York, United States
J Walter Hawkes

Live Jazz @ On the 7
2025-09-11 20:00 - 23:00 | On The 7, 50-04 Vernon Boulevard, Queens, New York, United States
The Button Brothers

Live Jazz @ On the 7
2025-09-12 20:00 - 23:00 | On The 7, 50-04 Vernon Boulevard, Queens, New York, United States
Cristobal

2025 Queensboro Dance Festival Season Finale
2025-09-13 13:00 - 20:00 | Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave, Queens, NY, 11368
After a summer tour across Queens parks and plazas, Queensboro Dance Festival is closing out their 2025 tour on the Queens Theatre stage! See the 21 Queens-based dance companies that toured this season representing Argentine folk, traditional indigenous Filipino, Bolivian Caporales, modern, Classical Indian Odissi, NY-salsa, Ecuadorian, hip-hop, Chinese, West African, tap, Flamenco, house, Classical Indian Kathak, Jazz, Mexican, ballet, Korean, and more. This year, Queensboro Dance Festival invites you to travel the World’s Borough in one exciting day, offering 3 different lineups of Queens-made dance performances throughout the afternoon, plus popup activations including dance classes, artist meet and greets, and a dance club. Arrive early and catch a special event in the park to start your festival experience off right!
If you saw QDF on tour outdoors, get ready for a thrilling finale performance on the mainstage, as the companies bring special guests, live music, and more surprises for their final performance on tour! *Pro tip: Follow or message your favorite QDF dance company on Instagram for a ticket discount code!
Passport Tickets available to see all three performances for $66! A $15 savings!
PERFORMANCES:SATURDAY SEPT 13, 2025: 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 7:00 PM
ASL interpretation offered at all shows
Show runtimes approx one hour no intermission
Location: Flushing Meadows Corona Park Queens Theatre
Transportation: 7 train to Mets – WIllets Point, Q23, Q58 at 108 St and Martense Ave, 53 Av, or 108 St/Van Cleef St. Free parking in surrounding Unisphere lots, Street parking.
Preshow dance party in lobby starting at 1:00PM with DJ Elephantglasses
2:00PM Show
Umami Playground Dance Inc.
Aishwarya Madhav
Drye/Marinaro Dance Company
Ah-Molla Dance Collective
Flamenco Latino
Saylit Dance Collective
Manhatitlan
followed by a postshow Flamenco “Danceback” Dance Class with Flamenco Latino in Nebula Lobby
3:30PM Join us for Q&A with the dancers in the Cabaret
4:00-4:30PM Danceback with surprise guest artist
5:00PM Show
Kinding Sindaw
Cole Collective
Sheep Meadow Dance Theatre
Mala’s School of Odissi Dance
The Kingdom Dance Co
Jatary Sunchy Danza y Proyección Escénica
NK&D / a movement company
Join us for a postshow 20-minute Q&A with the dancers in the cabaret!
7:00PM Show
San Simon Sucre New York
Gotham Dance Theater
VERBAL ANIMAL
Shuqi Cong
Silvana Brizuela Weigel
Cucala Dance Company
Kofago Dance Ensemble
followed by a Q&A with the dancers on the mainstage
Finale reception in lobby with cast after the final show! $5 entry for ticket holders, free for Festival Passport holders

Skybar Rooftop – Canelo vs Crawford Watch Party in Long Island City
2025-09-13 16:00 - 23:30 | Skybar Rooftop and Lounge, 45-06 Pearson Street Rooftop, Long Island City, NY, 11101
Join us for the Grand Opening of Skybar Rooftop in Long Island City as we host the ultimate Canelo vs Crawford Watch Party on Saturday, September 13. Experience the highly anticipated fight live on the big screen while enjoying skyline views, premium sound, and an electric atmosphere.
Once the final bell rings, the night continues with music from top NYC DJs including DJ Self, DJ Pereira, DJ Kelz, and DJ Castellano, spinning the best in Hip-Hop, Latin, Reggaeton, Dembow, and party anthems.
Saturday, September 13 | 4:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Skybar Rooftop – 45-06 Pearson Street, Long Island City, NY 11101
Free – $20 | 21+ with valid ID
Skybar Rooftop is the perfect place to celebrate birthdays, bachelorettes, bachelor parties, anniversaries, graduations, or any special occasion. VIP tables and bottle service are available for those looking to party in style with reserved seating and premium service.
Ladies receive free admission with tickets (limited availability). Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended, as this Grand Opening event will sell out quickly.
Dress Code: Chic and stylish attire required. Athletic wear and slippers are not permitted.
Do not miss your chance to be part of this historic night at Skybar Rooftop. Celebrate the Grand Opening, watch Canelo vs Crawford live, and party with NYC’s hottest crowd in Long Island City.

Canelo vs Crawford Watch Party at Connect Lounge Astoria
2025-09-13 16:00 - 2025-09-14 04:00 | Connect Astoria, Connect Astoria- 32-16 Steinway St, Astoria, , United States, NY, 11103
Fight night is here! Join us at Connect Lounge Astoria for the ultimate Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford Watch Party on Saturday, September 13th. Catch every punch live on our HD screens with unbeatable drinks, high-energy vibes, and free entry all night.
📅 Saturday, September 13 | 4:00 PM – 4:00 AM
📍 Connect Lounge – 32-16 Steinway St, Astoria, NY
🎟️ FREE Admission – No Cover
🍹 Happy Hour Specials (3PM–8PM):
$5 draft beers & hard seltzers
½ off house cocktails
$30 beer buckets
✨ Bottle specials available all night—perfect for groups and celebrations.
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, bachelor/ette party, graduation, or just a night out, Connect Lounge is the place to be with VIP tables, bottle service packages, and shoutouts to make your night unforgettable.
The atmosphere doesn’t stop when the fight ends—stay for the after-party vibes until 4AM. With top drinks, nonstop energy, and the best crowd in Queens, this is the NYC sports bar experience you don’t want to miss.
✔ Free admission – all night long
✔ Happy Hour deals & late-night specials
✔ Celebrate your occasion in style
✔ Open until 4AM in the heart of Astoria
Bring your crew, grab a drink, and catch the biggest fight of the year at Connect Lounge!
Visit https://mtsproductions.com/event/canelo-vs-crawford-watch-party-at-connect-lounge-astoria/ for details

Live Jazz @ On the 7
2025-09-13 20:00 - 23:00 | On The 7, 50-04 Vernon Boulevard, Queens, New York, United States
Matt Snow & Co

Reggaeton Paradise at Lost in Paradise Rooftop Queens | September 13th
2025-09-13 22:00 - 2025-09-14 04:00 | Lost in Paradise Rooftop, 11-01 43rd Ave, Long Island City, NY, 11101
The number one Reggaeton party in Queens returns — Reggaeton Paradise at Lost in Paradise Rooftop. Join NYC’s Latin music lovers on Saturday, September 13th, for a night of nonstop energy, skyline views, and VIP nightlife vibes.
Dance under the stars with NYC’s top DJs spinning the best in:
Reggaeton (Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee, Karol G, J Balvin, Ozuna)
Latin hits (Salsa, Merengue, Dembow)
Hip-Hop & Top 40 favorites
Celebrate your birthday, bachelorette, graduation, or any special occasion with Lost in Paradise’s VIP tables, bottle service, and group packages. With shoutouts, skyline photo ops, and a packed dance floor, it’s the perfect way to party in style.
Venue Highlights:
Heated enclosed rooftop — party rain or shine
Stunning Long Island City views
Trendy nightlife crowd every weekend
Dress Code: Upscale attire required. No Timbs, flip-flops, gym wear, or baseball caps.
Entry: 21+ with valid physical ID.
Tickets are limited and prices increase at the door. Secure your spot now at MTSProductions.com for the hottest Latin rooftop party in Queens.
Buy your Lost in Paradise rooftop tickets now at https://mtsproductions.com/venue/lost-in-paradise-rooftop/ and secure your spot for the most talked-about Reggaeton party in Queens.

Poets of Queens
2025-09-14 15:00 - 17:00 | QED Astoria, 27-16 23rd Ave, Queens, New York, 11105
Poets of Queens is back with another collection of stellar local poets!
September’s lineup:
Ryan Black
Marie La Viña
Clare Newman
Adela Sinclair

Silkscreen Printing on Ceramics: A Workshop
2025-09-14 16:44 - 2025-09-21 16:45 | BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center, 10-34 44th Dr, Long Island City, NY, 11101
BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center presents… Intro to Silkscreen Printing, taught by BrickHouse Instructor Rosanne Ebner. This one day silkscreen printing workshop for ceramics will teach you how to transfer designs onto clay surfaces using a screen printing process. The workshop will cover designing motifs, preparing screens, exposing and developing screens, and printing techniques for transferring designs onto wet clay. All printing materials will be provided, and firing fees are included for one printed tile.
You must register and pay for the workshop in advance, seats are limited! The two sessions are the exact same workshop, just different dates. The workshop fee is $130, and the material fee is $35. The workshop is open to the public, you do not need to be a BrickHouse artist to register.

On the 7 Dining
2025-09-14 17:00 - 2025-09-15 22:00 | On The 7, 50-04 Vernon Boulevard, Queens, New York, United States
Delicious dinners inspired by M Wells, curated by Chef Heather Pelletier
Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcomed.

Mindful Monday: Reiki + Sound Therapy
2025-09-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Quintessential Therapy, 30-10 41st Ave. 2nd FL Wellness suite., Long Island City, New York, 11101
Mindful Monday: Reiki + Sound Therapy edition!!
Start your week off on the right foot!
$58 per individual or $88 for couples/friends trying to come in and heal together!
Get your ticket and we’ll follow up via email to book you in for an exact spot.
What you get:
• 25 minute session to try reiki and sound therapy together
• Gratitude Journal Entry
• Complimentary Red Light Therapy
• Tea / coffee or flavored bubbly/still water
Normally costs $190 for these services combined, but we’re excited to give back to the community and offer a special opportunity to try something new. Think of the special rate like a little nudge to take care of YOU!

SculptureCenter Opening Reception | to ignite our skin
2025-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 | SculptureCenter, 44-19 Purves Street, Long Island City, New York, 11101
Join us for an opening reception celebrating SculptureCenter’s fall exhibition, “to ignite our skin.”
“to ignite our skin”
On View Sep 18–Dec 22, 2025
“to ignite our skin” features newly commissioned and recent works from an international group of artists whose contributions, spanning sculpture, installation, photography, and architectural intervention, explore shedding as a condition of the body today, locating it as an act of transition, becoming, regeneration, and refusal.
Taking precarious sculpture as the departure point, the exhibition features works that are texturally layered and pieced together from a hybrid of materials weathered by or forged through the body: worn clothes, collected debris, scavenged organic matter, tattered construction material, remnants of military ware, or AI-generated—discarded, found, recovered, composed, and rewrought into embodiments of the in-between.
Participating artists include Patricia Ayres, Elaine Cameron-Weir, Sarah Friend, Mire Lee, Umico Niwa, Mimi Park, Ana Raylander Mártis dos Anjos, Sofia Sinibaldi, Erik Tlaseca, and Yu Ji.
“to ignite our skin” is curated by Jovanna Venegas, Curator.

LICP Webinar: AI & Employment Law with Fisher Phillips
2025-09-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual, Zoom, Long Island City, New York, 11101
Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a buzzword to an integral part of everyday business operations, with millions of people already using AI tools in their professional lives. Regardless of your stance on AI, it’s impacting your organization – whether you’re aware of it or not.
Join our upcoming webinar to explore the legal landscape of AI in the workplace. From regulatory obligations to risk management, employment attorneys Melissa Camire and Amanda Blair from Fisher Phillips LLP will guide employers on how to navigate the legal challenges posed by AI. This webinar will cover key employment law considerations, including the regulatory landscape, discrimination concerns, responsible AI use, and how to position your business to make informed, legally sound decisions. Whether you’re a seasoned AI user or just getting started, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to stay compliant and make AI work for your business.
About the Presenters:
Melissa Camire is a partner in Fisher Phillips’ New York office and chair of the firm’s Associate Development & Retention Committee. She advises employers across industries on compliance with federal, New York State, and New York City employment laws, offering practical guidance on workplace issues such as hiring, discipline, harassment, pay, and terminations. Melissa also defends employers in litigation, including class actions, and advises on labor and employment matters in corporate transactions. A sought-after thought leader, she is frequently quoted in major news outlets and is a prominent speaker at national and regional conferences on emerging workplace issues.
Amanda Blair is an associate in Fisher Phillips’ New York office, where she focuses on complex employment issues and workplace litigation. Drawing on her experience as assistant corporate counsel for the New York City Law Department, she has handled cases involving Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, Section 1983, and State and City Human Rights Laws. Amanda has defended employers in administrative hearings, conducted witness examinations, and drafted numerous dispositive motions. She has also appeared for oral argument and conferences in New York State Supreme Court, EDNY, and SDNY as well as argued several dispositive motions in state court. Amanda has a strong commitment to public service, having served as a mediator at Philadelphia Housing Court, a legal research intern at Public Health Law Research, and a practicum participant at the Public Health Management Corporation in Philadelphia.
RSVP HERE
This webinar is exclusive to LIC Partnership and LIC BID Members. Not a Member? Join Here!

Artist Conversation | "to ignite our skin"
2025-09-18 18:30 - 20:30 | SculptureCenter, 44-19 Purves Street, Long Island City, New York, 11101
Join exhibition curator Jovanna Venegas and the participating artists of “to ignite our skin” for an intimate and layered conversation tracing the ideas that shaped the exhibition and works on view. Through poetic fragments, including short texts, images, videos, and sound clips, the artists will unfold the research, resonance, and impulses behind their contributions.
This will be followed by a dialogue among the artists, touching on the threads of the exhibition: the body’s condition as it sheds, transitions, regenerates, and reconstitutes itself into new iterations.
For more information on the exhibition, please visit: https://www.sculpture-center.org/exhibitions/14518/to-ignite-our-skin

Cynthia Nixon in person with "A Quiet Passion"
2025-09-18 19:00 | Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave, Long Island City, NY, 11106, United States
In the film “A Quiet Passion,” Cynthia Nixon delivers a triumphant performance as Emily Dickinson, embodying the piercing wit, intellectual independence, and personal pathos of the poet, whose genius only came to be recognized after her death. Please join us for a screening of Terence Davies’s brilliant film followed by a Q&A with Nixon.
Presented as part of Museum of the Moving Image’s complete retrospective of Terence Davies, which continues through Sep. 21.

Brooklyn Boulders Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
2025-09-19 18:00 - 22:00 | Brooklyn Boulders Queensbridge, 23-10 41st Ave, Queens, NY, 11101
Brooklyn Boulders Hispanic Heritage Month Event & Pop-Up Market
Friday, September 19th: 6-10 PM
All Hispanic & Latine artists, shops, makers and bakers to table at our monthly pop-up market.
All 1st time visitors are FREE!
Come climb, celebrate & support small businesses!

LIC Lead Cave Competition at Movement LIC
2025-09-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Movement LIC, 181 Powers St., Brooklyn, New York, 11211
Come join us and cheer on our competitors in this epic Lead Climbing Competition! Climbers of all skill levels will be tackling challenging routes, with a live DJ keeping everyone hyped up!
This event is FREE for all to come spectate and there will be free beer for you to enjoy as you cheer on our competitors! Spectators will also be entered into raffles and have a chance to win prizes throughout the night! Come at 6:30 PM to snag a good spot early.
Learn more on our website!

ReproEco - Six Short Plays with Dance at Culture Lab LIC
2025-09-19 19:00 - 2025-09-20 15:30 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
Friday, September 19, 7pm
Saturday, September 20, 3:30pm
MultiStages, ReproFreedomArts.org, and Culture Lab LIC are joining together to present ReproEco, a collection of six short plays written by six fabulous women that connect our reproductive health and the environment.
Through humor, mythology, Afro-futurism and drama, we look at toxins, our bodies, our communities & our futures.
​Playwrights Diane Breeser, Cindy Cooper, Alinca Hamilton, Mildred Inez Lewis, Cassandra Medley & Laura Shamas.
ReproFreedomArts.org commissioned these talented playwrights, who represent a cross-section of America, to create new works inspired by investigations and conversations with experts in reproductive rights and environmental justice.
​This presentation includes original dances created by Jennifer Chin to accompany the plays.
Co-produced by Cindy Cooper and Lorca Peress
Directed by Lorca Peress & Allison Astor-Vargas
​Music composed by Sun Hee Kil
Dramaturgy by Lisa Lindstrom
The Plays:
“Maybe Our Baby” by Diane Breeser: A pregnant woman has a comical nightmare after reading an article on forever chemicals in her doctor’s waiting room.
“Until the Change Comes” by Cindy Cooper An advertising duo begins to question their work after an uninvited visit from Theo Colborn, a woman scientist from years gone by who became the first to identify toxic harms to health.
“Always Never Really Here” by Alinca Hamilton Monica and Gabrielle Tompkins, a mother and daughter, face the harsh realities of living without clean running water in the verifiably real town of Sand Branch, Texas.
“Through Water Into Blood” by Mildred Inez Lewis After a devastating miscarriage, a West Virginia woman confronts her birth doula and they both realize the role toxic chemicals may have played.
“We Are Our Ancestors Reasons for Living” by Cassandra Medley In an Afro-futurism style, intergenerational women experience an altered world in which nature is so degraded that the out-of-doors must be delivered and enjoyed virtually.
“Priorities” by Laura Shamas In a dystopian future, two gynecologists and a midwife meet in secret to prioritize the needs of their pregnant patients, so they can escape to a better environment.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reproeco-six-short-plays-with-dance-tickets-1489158566359
