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

Jan. 26: Join Everyone Comics for a talk with New York City's Nerd Therapist, Yoni Sobin, who will discuss how hobby enthusiasts can stay balanced. Details

Through Jan. 27: Wear your best red collars and jackets or Year of the Rabbit inspired gear and get a red packet with a special prize at Dogtopia of LIC. Details

Through Jan. 27: Five Iron Golf celebrates the Year of the Rabbit with red envelopes with prizes like complimentary rentals, lessons, membership and more. Details

Jan. 27: Everyone Comics hosts a seminar on comic book collecting with special guest buyer and comics personality, Serge Zenteno. Details

Through Jan. 28: The Infamous serves specialty Lunar New Year cocktails and drinks, including the Rush Hour, the Rabbit Run and Lunar Hard Seltzer. Details

Through Jan. 28: Wear red clothing and receive a red envelope with prizes ranging from money to a free dish or coupon from Da Long Yi Hot Pot. Details

Through Jan. 28: Tranquili-Tea customers spending $10 or more will receive a red envelope with one of the following inside: a discount card, free items from the menu, money or a festive lunar-themed gift. Details

Jan. 28: Everyone Comics will host a mini arts fair with local artists. Details

Through Jan. 29: Get a Lunar New Year Surprise Gift Box or spend $30 or more and receive a red envelope with a variety of prizes at Multisweet LIC. Details

Through Jan. 29: Ensure longevity, peace and prosperity with a limited edition Mango Mango Lunar New Year Gift Box and custom red envelopes. Details

Through Jan. 29: Receive a free lantern from Ai Mart with purchases of $38 or more while supplies last. Details

Jan. 29: Long Island City School of Ballet presents a Zodiac Animal Dance Movement Workshop for children three to seven years old. Details

Jan. 29: Sunnyside Shines BID holds a Lion Dance and brief program to celebrate Lunar New Year in Sunnyside. Details

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

LIC BID Expansion Virtual Public Meeting - Feb. 9

Come learn about the proposed plan to enhance the streetscape, add supplemental sanitation and other services, and discuss the possible future of the neighborhood. The expansions will help keep the community clean and safe for pedestrians in the area, and ensure that the streets are functional for businesses and their employees. More information at licqns.com/BIDexpansion.

Thursday, Feb. 9, 6 p.m.

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LIC Springs! 2023 Information Sessions - Feb. 9 & 22, Mar. 7

LIC Springs! is a community block festival celebrating Long Island City with live music, dance and performances, plus interactive lessons, art, fitness classes, outdoor dining, pop-up activities, games and more. The event is free and open to the public. Learn how your LIC-based business or organization can participate in this unique event! 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.

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LICP and LIC BID Member Exclusive Webinar: Hospitality Trends in the Media - Feb. 15

Hall PR is a hospitality focused media agency with clients across the globe. Join President Steven Hall for this LICP and LIC BID Member Exclusive Webinar where he will discuss media trends to watch out for in the year ahead and how to best position your business to capitalize on them. Who should attend? Restaurant and Hotel Owners, Managers, and Employees. This Webinar is exclusive for LICP and LIC BID Members.

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

Join LICP Member Eva Nosidam Productions, a Vayner X Company, for this informative webinar covering an overview of marketing and content creation. During the webinar, LICP Board Member Maya Brewster will delve into what you need to know as you develop content for your business. This webinar is exclusive for LICP and LICP BID Members.

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

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Real Estate Breakfast 2023 - Apr. 19

LICP's Annual Real Estate Breakfast is the premiere real estate event in Western Queens. For 17 years, we have brought together leaders in real estate, finance and the community to learn about current projects underway in LIC. Join us on April 19 for another invigorating conversation on the Real Estate outlook in LIC.

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

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Court 16 Pickleball League - Feb. 12-Apr. 2

Ideal for corporate team building, LICP Member Court 16 has opened registration for their upcoming Pickleball League. There will be 8 teams total with 4 people per team. Gifts will be given to all participants and valuable prizes awarded to the champions.

Sundays, Feb. 12-Apr. 2, 4-6:30 p.m.

Court 16, 13-06 Queens Plaza S.

Details

Jungly Brunch & Run - Every Saturday Morning

Jungly is collaborating with Run Hustle Run to do a community 5k run around LIC before brunch every Saturday morning at 10 a.m.

Saturday mornings, 10 a.m.

Jungly, 12-23 Jackson Ave.

Details

Arts & Culture Events & Opportunities

Jan. 26-Feb. 27: Join The Studio Museum Artists in Residence for a series of events organized in conjunction with their exhibition at MoMA PS1 (LICP Member). Details

By Jan 27: Submit mixed media and traditional drawings for LICP Member LIC-A's next exhibition. Details

Jan. 28: Attend LICP Member Studio 41's grand opening reception for a new exhibition featuring paintings, sculpture and more by guest artist James Seffens. Details

Low Interest Small Business Loans for NYC Entrepreneurs

If you’re a NYC-based business – a startup, growth-stage business, or needing a boost after the pandemic – the NYC Small Business Opportunity Fund is a trusted, affordable way for you to invest in your business.

• 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.

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