Don’t miss these LIC Lunar New Year promotions and events happening this week!

• Feb 10: LICP Member Court 16 LIC invites individuals and families to celebrate Lunar New Year on their pickleball courts and enjoy a special arts & crafts activity for children, who will each receive a special gift in a red envelope. Details
• Through Feb 11: In Celebration of Lunar New Year, Rokstar Chicken is making a special box set called BRB (Bunny Rokstar Box) : Hot Soy Garlic Sandwich + Kimchi Dumplings + White Pickled Radish (Moo). Details
• Feb 12: Join Specialized LIC for an all-ages no-drop group ride to celebrate Lunar New Year. The 11 mile ride will pass by other LNY participating businesses, loop around Roosevelt Island, and end back at the shop for coffee and snacks. Details
• Through Feb 12: LIC BID Member Murray's Cheese Bar offers a special, chef-curated cheese board with Lunar New Year-inspired accoutrements and beverage pairings including Lunar Seltzers. Details
• Feb 16: Join Materials for the Arts and the Asian American Arts Alliance for an artist-led mask making workshop. Attendees will have access to MFTA's reused materials. Details
• Feb 17: Join LICP Member Top Quality for a Lunar New Year Party in Lower Quality. There will be red lanterns, red lights, red envelopes, and red cocktails. Details

Discover events and offers from 50+ businesses at liclny.com.

How to Spend Valentine's Day in LIC

• Show your loved one affection with a Lady M (LICP Member) You Are Loved Valentine's Day Gift Set. Details
• Stop by LICP Member Book Culture LIC to choose a Valentine's Day blind date with a book. Details
• Celebrate Valentine's Day with three big events at Culture Lab LIC (LICP Member): An erotic poetry showcase, a night of burlesque and a comedy show. Details
• Spend Valentine's Day at LIC BID Members The Baroness and The Huntress with burgers, cheese, hugs and squeezes. Details
• Spend Valentine's night at Jungly (LIC BID Member) with special cocktails, a complimentary Rosé glass, and romantic movies. Details
• Make sure to order Valentine's Day goodies from Little Chef Little Cafe. Details
• Pre-order Doughnut Plant's Limited Edition Valentine Box of six heart-shaped doughseeds. Details
• Bring a special someone to a salsa class at Cucala Dance Company and stay for a dance party right after with complimentary beer and wine. Details
• Celebrate Valentine's Day with an exclusive dining experience with private chef Cooking with Corey. Details
• Make Valentine's Day even more magical with an evening on the rooftop at Lost in Paradise featuring an exclusive menu. Details

Where to Watch the Super Bowl in LIC

• Watch the Super Bowl at Jungly (LIC BID Member) with food and drink specials. Details
• Gamehaus hosts a Super Bowl Tailgate LV11 Watch Party. Details
• End this year's NFL season at Doha Lounge with big screens and music. Details
• Secure your spot at Lost in Paradise's Super Bowl Party with a rooftop view of NYC. Details

Upcoming LICP & LIC BID Events

LIC Springs! 2023 Information Sessions -

Feb. 9 & 22, Mar. 7

Sessions will be held via Zoom on:

• Thursday, Feb. 9, 3-4 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 22, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Tuesday, Mar. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Register

LIC BID Expansion Virtual Public Meeting - Feb. 9

Thursday, Feb. 9, 6 p.m.

RSVP

LICP and LIC BID Member Exclusive Webinar:

Hospitality Trends in the Media - Feb. 15

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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LICP and LIC BID Member Exclusive Webinar:

Marketing and Content Creation - Mar. 29

Wednesday, Mar. 29, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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Real Estate Breakfast 2023 - Apr. 19

Wednesday, Apr. 19, 8-10:30 a.m.

Details

LIC Springs! - May 20

Saturday, May 20, 12-5 p.m.

Details

Other Happenings

Feb. 9: Donate blood to the New York Blood Center at an upcoming drive at RXR Realty from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 37-18 Northern Blvd. Details

Feb. 9: Attend the opening reception of Krypton Neon's "Luminous: The Art of Neon" and two other shows at Culture Lab LIC (LICP Member). Details

Through Feb. 12: Sample prix-fixe menus from LIC restaurants American Brass, Il Falco (LIC BID Member), Jungly (LIC BID Member), Maiella and Takumen (LIC BID Member) with LICP Member NYC & Company's NYC Restaurant Week. Details

Q&A with BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center's Ellen Day

We interviewed Ellen Day, Director of Brickhouse Ceramic Art Center (LICP Member), about Black History Month and Long Island City.

Q: What does Black History Month mean to you?

A: "Well I think it's very important that we celebrate Black History Month, and that we teach Black history, because Black history is American history."

Q: Why did you start a business in LIC?

A: "I found that working in Queens was really nicer, and I started working with the LIC BID, and they were really encouraging about coming to LIC, they wanted businesses like mine to come to LIC."

Brickhouse Ceramic Art Center, 10-34 44th Dr.

Details

Low Interest Small Business Loans for NYC Entrepreneurs

Whether you own a startup, growth-stage business, or need a boost after the pandemic, the NYC Small Business Opportunity Fund remains a trusted, affordable way for you to invest in your business. Benefits include:

• No minimum credit score required
• Loans up to $250,000 at 4% fixed interest rate
• Free business support
• Easy to apply
• No application fee

If you need help and have questions, please contact Osagie Afe at oafe@licpartnership.org.

Restaurants: Participate in Eats in Queens Restaurant Month

Queens restaurants can start signing up to participate in Queens Together's first ever Queens Restaurant Month happening this March. ⁠This innovative "Donate and Dine" program promotes the vibrant Queens culinary scene, raises funds for vital food relief efforts, and rewards donors with discounts at participating restaurants throughout March 2023. Details

Webinar Series: Launching Your Food Business - Practical Steps for Getting your Product on the Shelves

This series by NYSSFPA and the QEDC will cover the major steps on marketing, licensing, and packaging, to get your foods to market. Details

International Networking Week Event

WeWork is opening their doors to celebrate International Networking Week — an opportunity to help grow your business network by making new connections. Work from WeWork for the day and meet your local community. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Details