Closing Tour with Actor Jim Fletcher
2023-10-22 18:00 (America/New_York)
Join New Red Order informant actor Jim Fletcher for a closing tour of The World’s UnFair.

Philanthropy Roundtable
2023-10-25 09:30 - 11:30
Strategic Giving Concerns for LIC’s Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, and Non-Profit Organizations.

Fall Festival
2023-10-25 17:30 - 19:30
Families and kids of all ages are invited to our annual Fall Festival brought to you by Renew Queens and Wellspring Church.
Get ready for a spectacular time where your little ones can dive into party games, unleash their creativity with face painting, win fantastic prizes, savor delicious snacks, and most importantly, forge lasting connections with families right here in our neighborhood. This FREE event is designed to bring joy and togetherness to our community. REGISTER TODAY!
We’re ready for Fall Fest–are you?!
PS. Don’t forget to wear your costumes. It’s going to be an unforgettable night of family fun!

Poets of Queens
2023-10-25 19:00 - 20:30
Performing poetry will be Queens poets and guests Jared Harel, Paolo Javier, Erika Meitner, and Laima Vince.

FAMILY: BLOOD OR BOND curated by Orestes Gonzalez
2023-10-26 17:00 - 2023-10-29 14:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
FAMILY: BLOOD OR BOND curated by Orestes Gonzalez at Culture Lab LICOn view till October 29 during gallery hours: Thursday & Friday, 5-9pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 2-10pm.
Closing Toast: Sunday, October 29, 7:30pm
This exhibition encourages audiences and artists to celebrate the idea of family, and asks: What makes a family? Is it the unit that we were born into? Or the group that we identify and spend time with? Is it the people we trained and work with, the group we schooled with, the club we go to, the building that we live in, or the church we belong to? Or the ones we live with today?
The exhibition presents works in all mediums: Painting, photography, installation, sculpture, video.
Admission is free. Schedule subject to change. For the latest schedule updates, follow Culture Lab LIC on Facebook and Instagram.
https://www.culturelablic.org/family
Culture Lab LIC
5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY 11101
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The Inevitability of Absence - Curated by Tess How
2023-10-26 17:00 - 2023-11-19 14:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
The Inevitability of Absence – Curated by Tess Howsam
On View: August 31 – November 19, 2023 during gallery hours, Thursday-Friday, 5-9pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 2-9pm. Free Admission.
The Inevitability of Absence is an exhibition that explores the literal, physical, and metaphysical concept of absence. Works challenge viewers to consider how we process and continue to move forward through a world of ever inevitable absences.
The exhibition is presented in dialogue with the immersive show The Incomplete Collection by Linked Dance Theatre.
Culture Lab LIC is a nonprofit organization. This exhibition is one part of our overall mission to bring the arts, in all forms, to the LIC community we serve. If you’d like to help, by volunteering, donating or becoming a member, visit https://www.culturelablic.org/support-us
Culture Lab LIC
5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY 11101
https://culturelablic.org/inevitabilityofabsence

Gala 2023: "Fair Winds & Following Seas" at Cultur
2023-10-26 18:30 - 23:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
Gala 2023: “Fair Winds & Following Seas” at Culture Lab LICThursday, October 26, 6:30-11pm
It’s almost time for GALA 2023, Culture Lab LIC’s big end-of-year fundraising event – and everyone’s invited! It’s a party, it’s a celebration, it’s an evening filled with friends, fun and excitement, and it all happens THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 6:30pm!
FAIR WIND & FOLLOWING SEAS…
This year we’re adopting a nautical theme for our gala because we need you to help keep our ship afloat!
Join us for an immersive evening of food, drink, networking, and a silent auction in our front art gallery… before being swept into the maelstrom with lightning flashes and roaring thunder!
A tempest of winds will blow you down the hall into our “ship’s hull” accompanied by entertainment from our amazing Artists in Residence!
SET SAIL WITH US…
Explore Culture Lab LIC – this handmade ship we all built together! Hear from our cast and crew as we tell tall tales of how we got here, and what course we’ll be charting for the future!
Your FULL BOARDING PASS ($150) includes a full night of excitement with all perks included – open bar, dinner, auction, interactive theater, special programs and after party.
AFTER HOURS PASS ($75) permits entry from 9:30-11pm for Dancing, DJ, Drinks (open bar), & Dessert as we sail away into the night…
Dress Code: Dress to Impress! Fancy, funky, creative…
Special Highlights:
• Join us to honor some of our most special guests for our Outstanding Creative Contributions, Helping Hands, and LIC Community Impact Awards!
• A﻿ live-shucking Oyster Bar by The World’s Your Oyster Co…
• Performances by our Emergence Artists in Residence…
• Immersive Experience in conjunction with Linked Dance Theatre…
• After Hours Party with DJ Omer Mil…
Can’t make it onboard but still want to support?! Donate a Ticket, Send an Artist! ($150) – Your ticket donation will allow us to invite a member of our robust artist community to join us for this commemorative event!
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW…
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fair-winds-following-seas-culture-lab-lic-gala-2023-tickets-687981750937
We’re looking forward to welcoming you aboard!
https://www.culturelablic.org/gala2023
Interested in Sponsorship? Contact sabrina@culturelablic.org
Culture Lab LIC
5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY 11101
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Catbaret!
2023-10-26 21:00 - 23:00
Meow! Come celebrate Meowloween with Catbaret!
Join us for an evening of cat-themed comedy, music and purr-lesque. Plus, an Audience Costume Contest with prizes. Come in your most cat-tastic costume for a chance to win! And, FREE cat ears for all!
Hosted by Gemma Smith and featuring:
Matt Koff – Comedy
Susie Dahl – Burlesque
Rory Scholl – Comedy
Vivi Bruneau – Vocals
Pussy Leigh – Burlesque
Follow us at @catbaretshow for more updates and info!

NY Kids Club Spooktacular!
2023-10-27 15:30 - 19:00
Our Spooktacular Halloween Celebration features an open play in the gym, fun thematic art projects, and a sing-a-long. Your little trick-or-treaters will have fun showing off their costumes and their favorite moves during our disco dance party in the gym. We’re thrilled to have the Cheeky Chipmunk joining our celebrations this year with her amazing face-painting!

A Presentation on Moroccan Ceramics by Artist Davi
2023-10-27 18:00 - 20:00
The Earth Has Three Colors: A Presentation on Moroccan Ceramics and Book Signing with Artist David Packer
Friday, October 27th @ 6pm
As part of our Clay Connections series, BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center will be hosting a lecture and book signing by local artist David Packer, as he presents his book on Moroccan ceramics. Clay Connections is about sharing food, information, and inspiration. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.
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The first full-length publication to provide a comprehensive overview of Moroccan ceramics, The Earth has Three Colors, traces its history from the rural domestic pottery of the indigenous peoples that inhabit the Rif Mountains, through 20th century Modernism, to the contemporary art of Marrakech. The three sections of the book center on the three different clay colors used in Morocco: indigenous red, traditional gray, and industrial white. This hardbound edition, with ten chapters, written in English with a French translation, is published for historians, collectors, ceramists and travelers: this invaluable survey brings the fascinating and previously hidden history of Moroccan ceramics into the international spotlight for the first time.
David Packer is a New York based artist who often works with ceramics; he was born in England and has lived in the United States since 1983. Packer’s fascination with Moroccan ceramics and the desire to write a book began in Fez in 2011, when he was a Fulbright scholar.
This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP online!
BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center is a fully equipped ceramics studio founded in 2007 by artist and businesswoman Ellen E. Day. BrickHouse offers year-round pottery classes to adults at all skill levels, hosts visiting artist workshops, presents handmade pottery for sale, and rents space to dozens of independent artists.

Queens VOICES: A Poetry & Spoken Word Experience +
2023-10-27 19:00 - 22:00
InspiredWordNYC (http://inspiredwordnyc.com) presents Queens VOICES: A Poetry & Spoken Word Experience @ the stunningly artsy Queens Council on the Arts in Long Island City, Queens – an amazing and amazingly diverse phenomenon of an event celebrating Queens-based literary artists + limited open mic.All Ages Welcome. Any non-performer under 14 years old is free.
T﻿ickets are $10.
Early Bird Audience/Non-Performer for $5 and $7.
$15 at the door and with less than 24 hours before the event.
Featuring Dynamic Poets, Writers, Spoken Word Artists, Performance Artists from the largest, most diverse borough.
L﻿IMITED OPEN MIC (Poetry or Spoken Word ONLY. NO MUSIC or COMEDY!) between 7-8pm. 5 Minute Time Limit.

The Incomplete Collection by Linked Dance Theatre
2023-10-27 19:00 - 2023-10-29 19:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
The Incomplete Collection by Linked Dance Theatre at Culture Lab LICOctober 27, 28, 29, 7pm
A mysterious Curator is inviting you to a full gallery showing of The Incomplete Collection at Culture Lab LIC. But what is on display are no mere works of art, but ideas – incomplete ideas to be precise – that are looking for just the right humans to complete them.
Will you be one of the lucky few to get a chance to trade for these precious commodities? Will you become inspired yourself? Will you discover the secrets lurking at the heart of the collection and its mysterious Curator? Come unleash your inner artist and find out.
The Incomplete Collection is a highly interactive, immersive show. Your time in the gallery will also depend on what tier of ticket you buy and can last anywhere from 50 minutes to 2 hours. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for your scheduled entry into the gallery, and note that if you arrive more than 5 minutes late, you may not be granted entry into the collection.
Conceived by Kendra Slack, Jordan Chlapecka, and Lydia Kapp
Written by Lydia Kapp
Additional text contributed by the performers and production team
Produced in collaboration with Culture Lab LIC
Featuring:
Rita McCann – The Curator
Maya Gonzalez – The Apology
Matt Engle – The Insult
Jordan Chlapecka – The Escape Plan
Shan Y. Chuang – The Love Song
M. Carter – The Blessing
Charly Wenzel – The Bad Idea
Kwame Lily – Understudy for The Apology and The Blessing
Directed by Kendra Slack
Assistant Direction by Edward Mylechreest
Production Design by Jordan Chlapecka
Assistant Production Design by Noah Dunlap
Construction by Noah Dunlap, Monte Weber, Andrew Mercado
Lighting Design by Drew Florida
Movement by The Company
Music by Brendan Littlefield
Tickets available for 7pm on October 27, 28, 29
https://www.linkeddancetheatre.com/the-incomplete-collection
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5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY 11101
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Monster Mania Themed Workshop - Costumes Encourage
2023-10-28 10:00 - 13:00
In this ‘make and take’ workshop, students build and take home a LEGO Jack O’Lantern that lights up! They learn about the origins of some spooky myths and use this knowledge for their series of Halloween based builds therefore confronting what lurks in the night! Snapology’s Monster Mania program encourages students to embrace their imagination and create familiar items with a unique, personalized twist. By using visual aids, holding creative classroom brainstorming sessions, and providing basic building parameters, students will be supported as they take creative risks and guided when they aren’t sure what to build next. Nut-free, Organic Snacks provided.

OK STUDIO SATURDAY
2023-10-28 14:00 - 20:00 | SculptureCenter, 44-19 Purves Street, Long Island City, New York, 11101
Sat, Oct 28, 2–8pmOK Studio Saturday: Film Program, Open Session, Album Launch
2pm – The Beginning to Remember. Program of shorts by Indonesia- and New York-based filmmakers, organized by filmmakers Ladya Cheryl and Devon Narine-Singh. Ladya Cheryl is an actor and filmmaker. She has expanded from acting to directing since 2013 with her personal experimental short Vulgar. Devon Narine-Singh is a filmmaker, educator, and curator whose work explores personal expression via abstraction. Featuring films by Edwin, Erica Sheu, Kaila Chambers, Lulu Ratna, MM Serra, Nadia Mendieta, Robert Orlowski, and Tumpal Tampubolon.
4pm – Open session. Join OK Studio for an afternoon jam session. Visitors are invited to bring their own instruments.
6pm – Performance and album launch by Zeke Khaseli. Zeke Khaseli is an Indonesian-turned-New York musician. A film score composer who fronts a band called Zeke and the Popo, Khaseli is releasing his fourth solo album for the first time with SculptureCenter. He sings and plays all instruments on all of his albums.

Halloween Cookie Decorating
2023-10-28 15:00
Halloween cookie decorating at 3pm for ages four and up. Halloween shows will be playing, snacks and beverages will be provided. $30 per child. Email Hello@twothemoonlic.com to sign up. Zelle: Hello@twothemoon.lic.com.

Cucala Halloween Party
2023-10-28 21:00 - 2023-10-29 01:00
Costumes! Open bar! Dancing!

Creepy Classics at QED - A Live Reading of Hauntin
2023-10-29 17:00 - 18:30
Creepy classics will be read aloud by professional actors and voiceover artists.
Prizes for best costumes!
Children 10+ welcome but at your own judgment / risk!
Cast & Stories
Eric Kirchberger
Christian Finnegan
Maribeth Mooney
Levi Penley
James Sueling & More!

Rocky Horror Picture Show - Screening with Shadow
2023-10-29 19:00 - 23:00
Doors at 7pm – Movies at 7:30PMWe’ll show the movie and have a shadow cast acting out and singing along. You’re welcome to participate and costumes are encouraged!
Popcorn, snacks, hot food menu, prizes & more!
1st time to a Rocky Horror screening? Read up on this Guide by Broadway World.

Scooter and Bike Parade!
2023-10-31 15:30 - 16:30
Scoot for the Library! Show us your neighborly pride!
Prize for the best matchy-match costume and scooter/bike:
-Grownup & child
-Siblings
-Best friends
-Pet parent and pet (fish excluded)
No scooter or bikes inside the library.

Now Collecting Donations: Thanksgiving Giveback
2023-11-01 17:00

Julian Abraham “Togar”
2023-11-02 19:00 - 21:00 | SculptureCenter, 44-19 Purves Street, Long Island City, New York, 11101
Christian Nyampeta is an artist, musician, filmmaker, and writer. Nyampeta works in New York, London, the Netherlands, and Rwanda, where he convenes the Nyanza Working Group of ARAC—Another Roadmap School Africa Cluster. *This event coincides with the opening reception for "In Practice: Isabel Mallet." OK Studio Julian Abraham “Togar”’s ongoing "OK Studio" (2020–present) is the core of his exhibition at SculptureCenter. OK Studio describes both a physical place for music and events and a more theoretical space concerned with the function of art in imagining what to do with public space. Set up in SculptureCenter’s lower level galleries, it is a participatory environment that offers visitors the chance to “co-exercise, co-experiment, co-instigate, co-investigate, co-practice, co-produce, co-distribute” what can be learned through active listening. Since its informal beginnings, the project has organically evolved and transformed with each iteration, making the studio, in the artist’s words, “an instrument with its own potentiality.”

Nice One! Comedy - Indoor Stand-up Comedy Show
2023-11-02 20:00 - 2023-12-14 20:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States

Unlocking Creativity: Theatre Games Workshop
2023-11-04 09:00 - 11:45
Theatre games are not only wonderful games where kids can play endlessly, have tons of fun, and fill a room with heartwarming giggles and laughter. They are extraordinary tools to empower children to be empathic humans, problem solvers, and excellent communicators.
In this Theatre Games Workshop, we aim to harness the power of play and creativity to nurture your child’s development in a supportive and enjoyable environment. The art of theatre will engage your child’s imagination, amplify their voice and individuality, encourage them to express their thoughts and feelings fully and foster a deeper appreciation for the art of storytelling.
Workshop Highlights
Team Building: Forge connections with fellow children through collaborative games that emphasize teamwork and communication. Strengthen your child’s ability to work cohesively with others and the importance of working together to achieve common goals.
Emotional Intelligence: Develop a deeper understanding of emotions, both your child’s and those of others, through game exploration and empathy-building games. Enhance your child’s ability to connect with people on a more profound level.
Confidence & Bravery: Grasp the feeling and consciousness of their own power and capabilities through the spirit of play. By embracing the challenges theatre games present, your child will become an adept risk-taker.
Amplification of Voice and Individuality: Discover the love of their unique voice and perspective. Theatre games inherently celebrate individuality and therefore are a gateway for your child to release their personality confidently. In addition to supporting the voice and individuality of others.
Enhanced Communication Skills: Communicating is the basic principle of theatre. The curated workshop of theatre games is designed to empower your child to be an excellent communicator. They will develop the skill to articulate their ideas and feelings effectively.
Creative Minding: Improvisation and imaginative challenges encourage creative problem-solving and foster flexible thinking. Your child will develop the skills to tackle real-life situations with innovative solutions and adaptability.
Joy: Abundance of fun and bursts of laughter your child will embark on in this creative journey. Theatre games are not only educational but also a fantastic source of entertainment.
About the Educator:
Carl Hendrick Louis is a first-generation Haitian-American actor from Queens, New York. He recently starred in the world premiere of The Fears at The Signature Theatre produced by Steven Soderbergh. Selected theatre credits include The Cherry Orchard on Broadway with Diane Lane, 1984 on Broadway with Olivia Wilde, and The Tempest at the Classical Theatre of Harlem with Ron Cephas Jones. Selected on-camera credits include “Manifest”, “Random Acts of Flyness”, and “Mindhunter”. He holds a BA in Theatre Performance from Fordham University and an MFA from NYU’s Tisch Graduate Acting Program.

Chess and Comics
2023-11-04 15:00 - 18:00
I﻿n the interest of nurturing different geeky hobbies, Everyone Comics x Collectibles is hosting free monthly chess ! Doesn’t matter what level you are at, come play and take the strategies you refine to the boardroom or school or something. Become so good, you can hustle people at Washington Square park!

Sex Trivia Night with Miss Bloom, Sex Educator
2023-11-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
Sex Trivia Night with Miss Bloom, Sex Educator Saturday, November 4, 8-10pm Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sex-trivia-night-with-miss-bloom-sex-educator-tickets-741679351907 Join us at Culture Lab LIC for a night of ridiculous and thought-provoking sex trivia. Our host and sex educator extraordinaire Niki Davis-Fainbloom will lead teams through a series of questions designed to challenge and educate about the human body, pleasure, and most importantly, sex! Winning teams will receive sexy prizes sponsored by Babeland and a newfound understanding of how ridiculous it is to be a person with genitals. Bio Niki Davis-Fainbloom (she/her) is a Canadian-born, New York–based sex educator, researcher, and coach. Her work uses up-to-date research, humor, and practical advice to assist people in developing the skills needed for healthier and more satisfying relationships. Since earning her master’s degree from NYU, she has facilitated more than 500 sexual education workshops at locations including Planned Parenthood, New York University, and the United Nations. Her writing has also been featured in Mind Body Green, Cosmopolitan, and The Insider and she is in the process of writing a book aimed at demystifying fetishes. Find her on Instagram @missbloomsexeducator Culture Lab LIC 5-25 46th Avenue Queens, NY 11101 https://maps.app.goo.gl/QFmVRmtN8strxBUS6 https://culturelablic.org/#sex-trivia

Candle Creations Express: Craft Your Custom Candle
2023-11-05 11:30 - 12:15
If you’re looking for a brief, budget-friendly escape into the world of candle crafting, our Candle Creations Express is the perfect choice. Priced at just $50, it’s a quick but meaningful experience that lets you craft, decorate, and customize your very own candle while savoring a glass of wine.
Book your spot today, and make the most of your time with us. Whether you’re flying solo or joining friends for a creative rendezvous, this 45-minute candle-making adventure promises to leave you with lasting memories and a tangible piece of art to cherish.

Super Mario Themed No-School Day Camp
2023-11-07 08:30 - 15:00
Design your own Robotic Mario Kart | Build a Super Mario Game | Escape a Mario Kart Maze | Go on a Yoshi Egg Hunt | Do the Turtle Stomp.. and MORE. Get ready for the Best Day Ever!

Thanksgiving Movie Nights for Kids!
2023-11-07 17:30 - 2023-11-21 17:30

Queens New Music Festival Fundraiser
2023-11-07 19:00 - 21:00
Random Access Music (RAM) invites you to join us for a special evening of live music, libations and light appetizers at Culture Lab. All proceeds from this event will go to support the 2024 Queens New Music Festival, the only event of its kind in the borough of Queens. The Queens New Music Festival, produced by (RAM), is an annual extravaganza that ignites the city's vibrant music scene. This eagerly anticipated event serves as a platform for both emerging and established musicians, showcasing their talent, creativity, and passion for the arts. The highlight of the evening will be the performance of a new piece jointly composed by RAM member composers and performed by our musicians. This exciting piece places the musicians throughout the gallery to create a spatialized, immersive sonic environment. We’ll have rain sticks and other hand percussion and the audience is invited to join in as well!

Connect The Dots - A Solo Show
2023-11-08 21:00 - 22:30 | QED Astoria, 27-16 23rd Ave, Queens, New York, 11105
