Long Island City Partnership

Mother Baby Circle
2024-06-23 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for a nourishing workshop designed specifically for mothers like you. It's a chance to connect with other mamas and tap into your inner strength. Being a mother can be challenging, but it's also incredibly rewarding, especially when you're surrounded by others who understand and support you.
Merlin Hann, a fellow mama, has created this workshop based on her own experiences during the early months of motherhood. It's a nurturing and judgment-free space where you can receive support, share your journey, and fully embrace the highs and lows of motherhood. And the best part? You can bring your little one along with you. New mamas are encouraged to bring their babies (birth – pre-crawling) for infant massage, movement, and bonding exercises. We also focus on restorative poses to help mamas cope with modified sleep schedules during this exciting and sometimes challenging time. Come join us, with or without your babe, and experience the love and acceptance that awaits you. Whether you're a new mom, expecting a baby, or a seasoned mama, we believe that you deserve to be supported through every step of your motherhood journey.
If you're planning to bring your little one with you here are a few things to remember to pack:
1. A blanket: Bring a soft blanket to place down when you're practicing gentle movements. This will provide a comfortable space for your baby to relax.
2. Snacks: If your baby is bottle-fed or breastfeeding, make sure to bring a prepared snack for them. We welcome both options to keep your little one nourished during the workshop.
3. Diapers, wipes, and changing mat: It's always a good idea to have these essentials on hand in case of any accidents or diaper changes to ensure your baby stays clean and comfortable.
4. Yoga mat (optional): If you prefer to have your own yoga mat, feel free to bring one along.
However, if it's too much to carry, don't worry! We'll be more than happy to provide you with one.
These items will ensure that you and your baby have a comfortable and enjoyable experience during the workshop. We can't wait to see you there! We will have some handcrafted tea for you & some snacks. We can't wait to see you there!

Summer Garden Party at Murray Playground LIC
2024-06-23 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for a thematic afternoon of performances, followed by a dance lesson and open dance floor for all to a live Queens band!
Want a free reminder? Free RSVP here
Location: Murray Playground, 21st Street at 45th Road, Long Island City
Transportation: E/M/7/G to Court Square or Q67 Bus. Limited street parking.
See ADA accessible stations here
Lineup:
Performances by:
Barbara Mahler Dances
Kinding Sindaw
Nā Pua Mai Ka Lani Nuioka
Nicole Kadar & Dancers/a movement company
Greek circle dance lesson with guest Greek American Folklore Society
Open Dance Floor with Queens band, Sounds of Cyprus!
Sounds of Cyprus is a Cypriot orchestra co-founded by Peter Douskalis and Elena Chris in New York City. The group performs the traditional music of Cyprus in varying orchestrations and styles that both consciously honor the time period of composition and period instruments as well as perform with a modern approach. Peter Douskalis, Project/Music Director, plays the laouto, oud, mandolin, and guitar in the group, switching between the proper instrument as needed for the authentic and modern orchestration of the pieces. Elena Chris, vocalist and Artistic Director, sings the traditional songs in the Cypriot dialect of Greek, as well as in Turkish for songs that contain lyrics in both languages. Other instruments of the group include Alex Tasopoulos, violin/viola, and also vary to contrabass, pithkiavli, ney, and percussion. Sounds of Cyprus is an inclusive collective that promotes diversity and positive cultural exchange, promoting all of the Sounds of Cyprus.
Performances subject to change. Performances may be canceled due to extreme weather conditions; please follow us on Instagram for up-to-date announcements.

Museum Of The Moving Image Presents Everything by Valerie Green/Dance Entropy
2024-06-23 15:00
Sunday, June 23, 3:00–4:00 p.m. in the Kaufman Courtyard
In celebration of the summer solstice, Everything is a dance performance installation evoking the ever-expanding universe, transforming the performance space into a constellation of stars and human bodies in various states of formation and explosion. Inspired by astrophotography, string theory, interconnectivity and meditations on space and time, the new dance work, conceived and directed by Valerie Green, weaves together a visual, physical, and emotional translation of the cosmos.

FREE Hip-Hop Dance Class with Yvonne Huatin Chow/House of Chow!
2024-06-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
PROUD LEGACY: Hip-Hop Class with House of Chow!Sunday, June 23, 3-4pm
FREE Hip-Hop Dance Class with Yvonne Huatin Chow/House of Chow! ALL LEVELS
Class Description: As Hip-Hop celebrates its 50th year around the sun, let's kick off the Proud Legacy event with Hip-Hop Dance this Sunday, June 23rd at 3pm – 4pm. This movement session will be led by Yvonne Huatin Chow, one of our very own Emerging Artist Residents at Culture Lab! Immerse yourself in a guided Hip-Hop Dance cypher to learn more about the roots of the culture and its art forms. Learn foundational vocabulary spanning from the East Coast to the West Coast in a joyful experience that welcomes all levels.
We will be under tents outdoors with free water to keep cool as we move – or Indoors in the case of rain!
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Yvonne Huatin Chow | 周化炜 (she/hers) is a 1st generation, Chinese American, queer woman from the Bay Area, CA (Ohlone Land). In 2005, she moved to the birthplace of Hip-Hop, NYC (Lenape Land) to immerse herself in a culture and dance form that spoke deeply to her. She has been training in Hip-Hop Dance foundations for over two decades, and is now a renowned choreographer and dance educator. In 2015, Yvonne founded House of Chow, a dance organization with the mission of educating, empowering, and unifying Asians in the US through Hip-Hop Dance. Learn more at houseofchow.org

PROUD LEGACY featuring NINA SKY and more! SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 3-9pm
2024-06-23 15:00 - 21:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
PROUD LEGACY featuring NINA SKY and more! SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 3-9pm
Honoring & celebrating the legacy of LGBTQ+ artists & community on underground music & dance culture!
Join us for Culture Lab LIC's 2024 Pride Weekend with a special Sunday outdoors dance party: PROUD LEGACY – in collaboration with Vin.yl NYC!
​PROUD LEGACY will be a free, family-friendly event created to honor & celebrate the lasting legacy of the LGBTQ+ community's impact on underground music & dance culture.
With special live performances and exciting DJ sets by local/global artists and changemakers, join us to dance all day from 3-9pm as we pay homage to the gay, trans, & queer trailblazers who made and continue to make dance culture and music what it is today!
​Featuring Performances & DJ sets by:
Nina Sky
Brandon Markell Holmes
Niara Sterling
Omer Mil
​Food & beverage for sale including Natural Wine menu curated by Vin.yl at our bars.​
+ Future Hi-Fi sound system installation for your listening pleasure!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/proud-legacy-ft-nina-sky-more-tickets-924480765857

Cissy Walken's Family Pride Show Sunday, June 23, 4-5pm
2024-06-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
Cissy Walken's Family Pride ShowSUNDAY, JUNE 23, 4-5pm
Storytime with drag queen and certified teacher Cissy Walken!
​Looking for some family fun this Pride that's perfect for kids? Look no further! Join drag queen and certified teacher, Cissy Walken, at Culture Lab on Sunday, June 23rd at 4 PM as she hosts a special Pride-themed storytime for all ages!
Audience members get to enjoy a reading of Julián Is A Mermaid by Jessica Love and a creative arts project, art supplies will be provided.
Parents must check in with their families at the front gallery desk and ensure parental supervision is provided throughout the show.
Attendance is free. Reserve your space: RSVP

Together! Pride 2024: Brunch for Dinner - SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 7:30-10pm
2024-06-23 19:30 - 22:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
Together! Pride 2024: Brunch for Dinner – SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 7:30-10pm
​Join us at Culture Lab for Together! Pride 2024 Festival’s “Brunch for Dinner” edition!
Our cast of campy NYC drag artist will serve you a 5 rhinestone brunch for dinner experience where guests get to enjoy decorating a queer waffle (sprinkles and whipped cream included, duh) plus a fabulous Pride show.
​Our cast can’t wait to serve you a plate of waffles with a side of fabulosity!
​Hosts: Ducky Sheaboi and Miss Patsy InDecline
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/together-pride-2024-brunch-for-dinner-tickets-916555471087

50+ Climb Night at Movement LIC
2024-06-24 18:30 - 21:00
Join us every month for climbing and happy hour and free pizza! The event will run from 6:30-9pm. Connect with other climbers in the community with no prior experience neccesary.

Free for members
$15 / Day pass with free rentals for guests
Belay staff will be provided and staff will be around to facilitate!

Emily Hamilton Author Event
2024-06-25 18:00
Join us on TUESDAY, JUNE 25TH AT 6PM, for a reading, moderated discussion, and Q&A session with EMILY HAMILTON in celebration of her recent debut novel, THE STARS TOO FONDLY.
✨"In her breathtaking debut—part space odyssey, part sapphic rom-com—Emily Hamilton weaves a suspenseful, charming, and irresistibly joyous tale of fierce friendship, improbable love, and wonder as vast as the universe itself."

Couch Potatoes
2024-06-25 19:00 - 21:00
@CouchPotatoesLiveShow is a FREE SHOW where you'll join comedians as we watch an insane movie for the first time on one HUGE projector screen!
*Grab a drink at the bar!
*$1 Popcorn!

Shattering The Stigma
2024-06-26 16:00 - 20:00
Join us as we introduce the Trends brand, a safe and welcoming place in the community. In partnership with Leafly and a cannabis expert, we will host a Q&A session with locals aimed at ending stigmas surrounding cannabis use.
Panelists:

• Dana Beal – Activist & Researcher
• Amy Chen – Calm Better Days
• David Hernandez – Happy Munkey
• Gurpal Singh – Attorney, Singh Law

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with industry leaders and learn more about cannabis in a supportive environment.

jess pretty - call and response
2024-06-26 19:00 - 2024-06-29 20:00
In call and response, jess pretty wraps her audience in a conceptual, and literal, embrace. Unfolding as a dance-based, experiential conversation – between pretty and her younger selves, her ancestors, and everybody else in the room – call and response is a kind of casual, yet devotional, soirèe or salon or kickback, with pretty as the host.
Within an environment of familiar (and familial) comforts – living room furniture, record player, books and plants; all of it bathed in continuous, deep blue light – call and response doles out laughter and music as soft (and generous) launching points for an experience of memory and reflection that is shared and felt as much as it is witnessed. It endeavors to slow down the room; and invites us to join in the attempt.
Choreographer / Performer: jess pretty. Creative Interlocutors: keyon gaskin & Niall Jones. Lighting Design / Tech Support / Set Design: Maggie Heath. DJ / Sound Practitioner: Tyler Hughley / DJ Luccihugh. Sound Consultant: Jeremy Touissaint-Baptiste.

Jest Kidding! Comedy Show
2024-06-26 20:00 - 21:30
Join us for a night of laughter, jokes, embarrassing stories and who knows… on Wednesday, June 26nd at 8pm, as we bring you a hilarious lineup of the funniest comedians that New York City has to offer.

LIC Pride! Public Art Ribbon Cutting & Drag Performance
2024-06-27 11:00 - 12:00
Join us as we debut our latest public art installation: Lumina Arcana. This installation welcomes you to the bustling Vernon Boulevard with its vibrant lights that change with the seasons and celebrate the holidays. The first lighting will consist of a rainbow to celebrate pride month and the diversity of Long Island City.
Please join us for our ribbon cutting, followed by a drag performance from Malai. After the event, Safir Mediterranean at 47-31 Vernon Boulevard will be offering 20% off lunch.

Phoebe Collings-James Opening Reception with Takiaya Reed and Heather Lynn Johnson
2024-06-27 18:00 - 21:00 | SculptureCenter, 44-19 Purves Street, Long Island City, New York, 11101
Join us to celebrate the opening of SculptureCenter's next In Practice open call exhibition!
6pm
Opening Reception for In Practice: Phoebe Collings-James
Ground Floor
8-9pm
Music by Takiaya Reed (Divide and Dissolve) with poet Heather Lynn Johnson
Lower Level

Second Inning: An Evening with John DeMarsico, N.Y. Mets Game Director for SNY
2024-06-27 19:00
In honor of the most creative, entertaining, and innovative live sports show in the country, MoMI welcomes back John DeMarsico, New York Mets Game Director for nightly SNY broadcasts, for a brand new big-screen showcase of his cinematic inspirations. DeMarsico will debut an original short film that interpolates clips from some of his favorite movies with sequences from recent broadcasts. (Last year’s exclusive presentation included clips from Kill Bill, Once Upon a Time in the West, Carrie, and more.) It will be followed by a conversation moderated by Curator of Film Eric Hynes covering cinema and baseball; recent experiments and innovations in live sports production; working with a team that includes boothmates Keith Hernandez, Ron Darling, and Gary Cohen; and, inevitably, the current developments involving Queens’ hometown Mets.
Visit MoMI's website for tickets ($15 with discounts for seniors, students, kids, and MoMI members).

Nice One! Comedy at Culture Lab LIC - Thursday June 27, 8pm
2024-06-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
Thursday June 27, 8pm: Nice One! Comedy is back at Culture Lab LIC!
Here's tonight's lineup: Sienna Hubert Ross, Derek Humphrey, Ally Leftridge, Gus Constantellis, Jeff Cerulli, Mark Gregory. Sponsored By Qnsy Sparkling Cocktails.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/culture-lab-lic-after-dark-presents-nice-one-comedy-tickets-902365909727

New Material Night: a Standup Comedy show - Pride Edition!
2024-06-27 21:00 - 22:30
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday, comedian Lauren Hope Krass (Betches Media, HBO Women In Comedy Festival) and Dan Frank (New York Comedy Festival, PN&Friends) are bringing together New York’s funniest comics to test out their newest bits. Before a joke appears on a televised special or on an album, it lives a fascinating life of twists and turns. The rules are simple: Laugh if it's funny… And maybe politely fake laugh a little if it’s not because hey, trying new things is hard! This show is a favorite of Time Out New York and you just can’t bottle the infectious energy that erupts every single show. This is a guaranteed good time for a solo outing, date night or group hang. We of course also highly recommended this show to all our beloved Astoria comedy nerds. This is where the magic happens!
Come celebrate Pride with this lineup of all LGBTQ+ comedians! with
Caitlin Reese
Jilberto Soto
Srilatha Rajamani
Keenan Steiner
Otter Lee
Calvin Cato
Ryan Erwin
Jay Elliot
Dan Frank

Adult Tennis Open Play
2024-06-28 16:00 - 17:30
Join us for Adult Tennis Open Play, where players of all skill levels can enjoy friendly matches in a relaxed and welcoming environment. This is a great opportunity to improve your game, meet new people, and have fun on the court. Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting started, come out and experience the joy of tennis in a supportive community setting. We look forward to seeing you there! Email simone@court16.com to register!

Epic Friday Nights at Doha Bar Lounge!
2024-06-28 17:00 - 2024-06-29 04:00 | Doha Bar Lounge, 3834 31st Street, Queens, New York
Jumpstart your Friday nights at @dohabarlounge! Enjoy mouthwatering food, refreshing drinks, and dance all night! Dive into Happy Hour, Dinner, and a thrilling nightlife scene!
3834 31st St, Long Island City 347-443-8355 ️ Reservations: dohabarlounge.com/friday
Celebrate in style with bottle service or a birthday package. Reserve now! #FridayNightOut #WeekendVibes #NYCNightlife #QueensNightlife #DohaBarLounge #VIPService #PartyInNYC #NYCModels #AstoriaNightlife #AstoriaEats

Museum of My Heart - Art Exhibition - Culture Lab LIC
2024-06-28 17:00 - 2024-06-30 14:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
Step into the Museum of My Heart, a captivating experience exploring the kaleidoscope of love, heartbreak, desire, and healing through interactive visual and audio storytelling.
This unique art exhibition by one of our own emergence artists in residence, Helixx C Armageddon, is presented as a free, three-day, indoor public event.
​Join us on these dates:
Friday, June 28, 5-9pm
Saturday, June 29, 5-9pm
Sunday, June 30, 2-9pm
This work was made possible, in part, by the Franklin Furnace FUND supported by Jerome Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the members and friends of Franklin Furnace Archive, Queens Arts Fund and Culture Lab LIC.

LIVE! at Culture Lab LIC - Free Outdoor Concerts - June 28-30
2024-06-28 19:00 - 2024-06-30 17:00 | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11101, United States
Here are the free outdoor concerts coming us this weekend, LIVE! at Culture Lab LIC…
FRIDAY, JUNE 28
7pm: BOMBZR (Soul)
​instagram.com/bombzr
SATURDAY, JUNE 29
5pm: Habbina Habbina (Mediterranean Surf)
instagram.com/habbina_habbina
​6pm: Yallah Yallah
instagram.com/yallah_yallah_music
7:30pm: Liftoff Brass Band (Jazz, Soul, Brass-Funk)
instagram.com/liftoffbrass
SUNDAY, JUNE 30
5pm: Electric Bird Dog (Jazz)
instagram.com/electricbirddog
7pm: NLP Nowell Lollar Patton (Jazz, Rock n' Roll)
instagram.com/seannowell
https://www.culturelablic.org/live-at-culture-lab-lic-2024

Don Quixote
2024-06-29 11:30 - 14:30
If you’re looking for fun cultural activities for your little one Queens School of Ballet ‘s Don Quixote production is kid friendly and fun for the whole family! Lap children 3yo and younger are FREE and 12yo and younger are $25! Sat June 29 at 11:30am and 2:30pm

Unforgettable Saturday at Doha Bar Lounge!
2024-06-29 13:00 - 2024-06-30 04:00 | Doha Bar Lounge, 3834 31st Street, Queens, New York
Join us this Saturday at @dohabarlounge for an epic celebration! Enjoy a day packed with fun, eat, drink, & dance with us!
Brunch: 1 PM – 7 PM
Dinner: 7 PM – 11 PM
Nightlife: 11 PM – 4 AM
Vibes by: @djrafanyc, @djmarz_skm, @deejayfreko
3834 31st St, Long Island City, NY 11101
347-443-8355
Reservations: www.dohabarlounge.com
From bottle service to birthday bashes, we’ve got you covered! Reserve now! #Nycnightlife #Nycclubs #AstoriaNightlife #NYCNightclub #NYCParty #AstoriaQueens

'Block Party Jam' at MoMA PS1 Plaza Party
2024-06-29 14:00 - 16:00
Our dance parties are back full force this year! Join us for a thematic afternoon of performances, followed by a dance lesson and open dance floor for all to live Queens band TEEJ and the Sidepocket!
Want a free reminder? Free RSVP here
Location: Plaza at 46th Ave/Jackson Ave, in front of MoMa PS1, Long Island City
Transportation: E/M/7/G to Court Square or Q67 Bus. Limited street parking.
See ADA accessible stations here
Lineup:
Performances by:
CarNYval Dancers
Gotham Dance Theater
IMMA KAT
Dance lesson with CarNYval Dancers
Open Dance Floor with Queens live musical guest TEEJ and the Sidepocket
TEEJ is an artist, guitarist, producer, and bandleader from Jackson Heights, Queens. He performs both as a solo artist and with his live band The SidePocket. His original music blends modern hip hop beats with dynamic live jazz band arrangements. His debut projects “The SidePocket” (2020) and “The SidePocket 2” (2022) are available on all streaming platforms.
Performances subject to change. Performances may be canceled due to extreme weather conditions; please follow us on Instagram for up-to-date announcements.
Photo credit: John Casem

Queens Irish Heritage Festival
2024-06-29 14:00 - 17:00
Enjoy three continuous hours of entertainment and activities in our outdoor, waterfront festival at The Gantries in Long Island City. Co-presented with McManus Irish Dance and NY State Parks Department. A great time for the entire family, stop by any time from 2pm to 5pm.
PRE-REGISTERED GUESTS WILL BE ENTERTED INTO A SPECIAL RAFFLE TO BE ANNOUNCED ON THE DAY OF EVENT!
Performers include: Bob & Bronagh Batch, Donie Carroll, Mary Courtney, Lowri Davies, Allen Gogarty & Bernadette Fee, Niamh Hyland, Kevin McCormack
McManus Irish Dance, NY Studio of Irish Dance
With generous support from Amazon and Tourism Ireland

Sunday Bliss: Brunch, Dinner, and Music at Doha Bar Lounge
2024-06-30 13:00 - 2024-07-01 04:00 | Doha Bar Lounge, 3834 31st Street, Queens, New York
Join us for an unforgettable Sunday at @dohabarlounge!
Doors open at 1 PM for a day of music, delicious food, and fantastic vibes. Enjoy our Brunch & Dinner Party Special for just $39.99 per person, including an entrée and 90 minutes of unlimited Mimosa, Sangria, or Frose.
Reserve your spot now via the link in our bio or visit www.dohabarlounge.com.
3834 31st St, Long Island City (347) 443-8355
#AstoriaQueens #SundayFunday #BrunchAndDinner #PartyAtDoha

"Spring Passage" closing reception
2024-06-30 17:00 - 19:00
Our beautiful show "Spring Passage" by local artist, Kimberly Abbott at Roam Dessert Bar & Gallery is coming to close this weekend. We invite you to join us for a toast at our closing reception, Sunday June 30th from 5-7PM. Come sample delightful treats whilst taking the artwork in one last time. And if the weather permits, we'll get to hang outside on the fabulous patio! It'll be a fun evening full of art and conversation. Come immerse yourself in the local art scene!

This event is FREE. No ticket required.

Couch Potatoes Live Show
2024-07-02 19:00 - 21:00
@CouchPotatoesLiveShow is where you'll join comedians as we commentate on an insane movie for the first time on one HUGE projector screen
$5 & ️ includes FREE POPCORN

Fourth of July Sale at Everyone Comics
2024-07-04 12:00 - 17:00
Everyone Comics and Collectibles is open from 12-5pm on 4th of July and is extending 25% off on purchases including toys, manga, graphic novels, trading cards etc!
Come on by, hang out and bring some John Brown BBQ with you!
