LIC Happenings

Sichuan Social Club Thursdays at Han Dynasty

Thursday, August 7, 6 p.m.

Bonsai Workshop at The Greats of Craft LIC

Thursday, August 7, 7-9 p.m.

Dating App Disconnect: The Rhythm of Connection at Culture Lab LIC

Thursday, August 7, 7-10 p.m.

Nice One! Comedy at Culture Lab LIC

Thursday, August 7, 8-10 p.m.

Pottery With No Pain Workshop at Brickhouse Ceramic Art Center

Friday, August 8, 6 p.m.

Queensboro Dance Festival Latin Beats Party at Lowery Plaza

Friday, August 8, 6-8 p.m.

Queensboro Dance Festival Performances at Socrates Sculpture Park

Saturday, August 9, 5-7 p.m.

The Tempest: Hip to Hip Theatre Company at Socrates Sculpture Park

Saturday, August 9, 7:30 p.m.

Reggaeton Paradise Rooftop Party at Lost in Paradise

Saturday, August 9, 11 p.m.

Ecuadorian Independence & Dominican Parade After Party at Skybar Rooftop

Sunday, August 10, 2 p.m.

Queens Makers Market at Culture Lab LIC

Sunday, August 10, 3-8 p.m.

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Check Out the LICPerks Program and Enjoy Discounts to 20+ Local Businesses

LICPerks is LICP’s local rewards program designed to support our neighborhood’s businesses while offering exclusive deals to residents, workers, and visitors. From discounts at your favorite restaurants to special offers from local retailers and service providers, LICPerks helps you explore more of what makes LIC a vibrant and connected community.

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Upcoming Backpack Giveaways from Council Member Julie Won

Throughout August, Council Member Julie Won's team is distributing backpacks throughout the district before school begins. Locations include:

• August 12, 4-5:30 p.m. - Woodside Library
• August 19, 4-5:30 p.m. - Sunnyside Library
• August 20, 5-7 p.m. - Windmuller Park
• August 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. - La Jornada

As always, school-aged children must be present to receive a backpack, and backpacks are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis to constituents living in Council District 26.

LIC Businesses: Celebrate NYC’s 400th Anniversary – Get a Decal!

Show your hometown pride and help mark the 400th anniversary of New York City by displaying a Founded By NYC decal in your storefront or other public-facing space. This citywide campaign, launched in partnership with the City of New York, highlights how NYC has shaped history and continues to inspire the world.

Want a decal? Email social@licpartnership.org to request one. Learn more at FoundedByNYC.com.

The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) offers free courses every month to help launch or grow your business. Details

Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez is partnering with several organizations on a local flooding solutions fair on September 13 - learn information on flooding solutions from experts. Details

NYCEDC seeks ideas for redeveloping the NYC Public Schools building at 44-36 Vernon Blvd into a space aligned with OneLIC goals - deadline August 27. Details

The second phase of the MTA's Queens Bus Network Redesign will be implemented on August 31. Details

SCO Family of Services LIC ECEC currently has seats available in its extended day program, an income-based program for working families, and its school day seat program (not based on income). Contact gcambi@sco.org or mrodiles@sco.org for more details.

EV Charging Parking Spaces - The Green House at 10-12 50th Ave. offers parking spaces with dedicated EV chargers for $425 per space per month. Contact leasing@greenhouselic.com for more details.

Survey - Queens Community Board 2 is conducting a survey to inform the Board's Statement of Needs submission regarding the community's funding priorities. Details

Survey - SBS is looking to understand the most common violations received by NYC business owners since January 2024. Details

LICP Business Assistance Program - Get free 1-on-1 support with financing, real estate, growth planning, and navigating city programs. Details