Curated by Edjo Wheeler and Meron Langsner with Associate Curator Jesse Belsky On View: July 31 – September 21 during gallery hours, Thursday & Friday, 5-9pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 2-9pm. Opening Reception: Thursday July 31, 6-9pm. Free admission. Complimentary wine, beer and food provided by Food Cellar. Clashing Steel celebrates the artistry and […]
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 […]
On the 7 Dining, inspired by M, Wells! Heather Pelletier, the former co-chef with Hugue DuFour at M. Wells, will continue to excite our neighborhood with simple & delicious small plate options! On the 7 will be serving M. Wells classics, with new culturally diverse options, designed to be shared with your friends for a […]
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at the Reggaeton Rooftop All White Party on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Lost in Paradise Rooftop (11-01 43rd Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101). Doors open at 11 PM and the party goes until 4 AM. This event is strictly 21+ with valid ID. Dress in your best white attire […]
We extended Summer Camp for the two Gap Days before school starts! Join us for the last two days of summer! Biking or Scooting and visiting all the best spots. Email us for more information: [email protected]
Free class week at Cucala Dance Company! Salsa, bachata, hip hop, house, cumbia, tango & more! It will all culminate with our 3rd Year Anniversary bash Sept 6th! Live music, open bar, no cover! A bailar!
Try before you buy! Super Duper Tennis is teaming up with KotoFit LIC to bring the FUNdamentals of tennis indoors for kids ages 4–10. Families are invited to a FREE Demo Day on Thursday, September 4 and Friday, September 5. Sessions by organized by age: 3:30–4:30pm for Tiny Aces (4 years) 4:30–5:30pm for Little Aces […]
Laughs meet art at Culture Lab LIC, where stand-up comedy takes center stage in a vibrant gallery setting! Lineup for Thursday, September 4, 8pm: Alexis Carabaño Alexandria Love Nico Cattaneo Rojo Perez Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/culture-lab-after-dark-presents-nice-one-comedy-tickets-1298574464179 Schedule subject to change. Be sure to check Culture Lab LIC on Instagram and Facebook for latest schedule and lineup updates. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Soccer Stars Queens and Coach Kevin at Hunter’s Point South Oval this Fall! We will be hosting a FREE Demo Class for kids ages 1-7 in Long Island City on September 6th, 2025! Here is the schedule of the FREE DEMO CLASS for the age groups, Parent & Me 1-2 year olds – 9am-9:40am […]
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!
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
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
September 19th & 20th at 8:00 PM Tickets are $22 online, $25 at the door. Felicia B Avalos | The Gods Are Laughing At Us: The Ongoing Water Crisis in México The Gods Are Laughing At Us: The Ongoing Water Crisis in México was created during the Unity Space AiR in Melbourne, Australia in 2017. […]
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!
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 […]
🌿✨ YOU’RE INVITED! ✨🌿 We’re so excited to celebrate the Grand Opening of evergreen Pediatric Dentistry with you! 🥳 📅 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 ⏰ 12–3 PM 📍 5-33 48th avenue, Long Island City Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun 🎈🎨 we’ll have face painting, balloons, and smiles all around! 🦷💚 This […]
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 3:00pm-9:30pm, the Queens United International Party — an all-ages event showcasing infectious music from around the world and around the corner — returns to Sunnyside Gardens Park in Sunnyside, Queens (48-21 39th Avenue) for its 8th-annual event. Advance tickets are available now: $20 adults, $5 kids (tinyurl.com/2025quip). This annual […]
Join us the 3rd Saturday of every month for Kids Night Out! > 5:30 -9 > great for ages 5-10 > games, general shenanigans, pizza, a movie & popcorn Enjoy a date night or some alone time while the kids have a blast!
September 21st at 7PM Amy Ashley, Anna Mayta, Brandy Brown, Barbara Mahler and Francesca Dominguez Fertile Ground is a NON-CURATED showcase for emerging and/or established artists. The evening consists of work shown by six choreographers, followed by a moderated discussion that integrates the choreographers, dancers, and audience members
The NY Blood Center will be holding a blood drive at Innolabs Long Island City. This is open to all members of the community. Please see the QR Code of link below to make an appointment.
The Queens World Film Festival kicks off the 2025 season with our annual Kick-Off-Potluck-Party, a night of food, film, and community! Join us on Saturday, September 27 at 7:00 PM at The Local NYC in Long Island City as we welcome 50+ filmmakers and their teams into the Queens World community. Each filmmaker will bring […]
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 […]