LIC Update: May 27, 2026

LIC Partnership News + Events

THIS SATURDAY: LIC Springs! 2026

Saturday, May 30, 12-5 p.m.

LIC Springs! is an annual street festival celebrating Long Island City with live performances, interactive lessons, art, fitness classes, outdoor dining, pop-up activities, and more. The event is organized by Long Island City Partnership and programmed by 130+ local businesses and organizations. Activities are free and open to the community.

Activities and Performances Include:

Giant 12-foot-tall “Zhongkui” street puppet from Chinese Theatre Works
Robotics team demonstration from Energy Tech High School
All-day bubble party from Industry Gymnastics
Pet adoption van from LIC Vet Center
Pasta-eating contest from Manducatis Rustica VIG
Children’s Irish Dance performance from McManus Irish Dance & Jiggy Tots
Hands-on creative reuse workshop from The Blue Bus Project
Board-breaking activity and stage demonstration from Tiger J Taekwondo

And much, much more!

Let Us Know You're Coming via Eventbrite

Let Us Know You're Coming via Facebook

Interested in volunteering at the event? Let us know here!

LIC Happenings

Other LIC Happenings

Wednesday, May 27

6 pm: SculptureCenter Spring Opening Reception | Akinsanya Kambon, Ellen Pau, and Magdalena Petroni

Thursday, May 28

6 pm: Queens Waterfront Greenway Implementation Plan Open House

7 pm: Crossroads Concerts: Irish Trad Music & Puerto Rican Bomba at the New York Irish Center

7 pm: Funky Formal - Culture Lab LIC’s Informal Gala of the Year

Friday, May 29

12 pm: When In Vietnam – Chef Papa x SAVR

5 pm: Oyster Happy Hour at Origin

8 pm: Emerald Enchanted The Cabaret Burlesque at Culture Lab LIC

Saturday, May 30

12 pm: LIC SPRINGS!

5 pm: LIVE in THE LOT at Culture Lab LIC

7 PM: Kids Night Out at CityPickle LIC

Sunday, May 31

12 pm: Fall After School Open House at Gantry Kids

3:30 pm: Spring Swing-Along with Allegra & Friends! at Culture Lab LIC

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LIC in the News

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Member Spotlight

Nana's Wonderland LIC

Nana’s Wonderland LIC is a brand-new indoor playground for kids ages 0–12, designed to be a clean, safe, and fun space for local families. Meet Nana's Wonderland LIC at LIC Springs! this Saturday, May 30!

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Local Notices + Resources

OneLIC Task Force Public Kick-Off - June 17

Now that OneLIC has passed, it’s time to hold the City accountable!

Come meet the Task Force working to make sure all OneLIC commitments are delivered on time and as promised. Dinner will be provided. Spanish and Bangla translation and childcare available.

Location: CUNY School of Law, 2 Court Sq. W

Date: Wednesday, June 17, 6-8 pm

New York City World Cup 2026 Business Tool Kit

Open to businesses across all five boroughs, Where the World Comes to Play is an invitation to experience everything the City has to offer during this summer’s World Cup. This toolkit provides all the ways your business can participate in this citywide campaign and engage fans throughout the tournament, June 11-July 19. Details

Job Opening - Queens Community Board 2 District Manager

This is a management class of position encompassing responsibilities for expediting, monitoring, and evaluating municipal services in the community district, as directed by the Community Board. Details

Meet the Lender Event Focused on AAPI Small Business Owners - June 2

In partnership with the Queens Chamber of Commerce, NYC SBS is hosting an in-person event focused on increasing awareness of and access to alternative financing options for AAPI small business owners. Details

Ongoing - LICP Business Assistance Program

LICP offers free 1-on-1 support with financing, real estate, growth planning, and navigating city programs. Opening a new business? NYC SBS’ Business Opening Sprint helps entrepreneurs open faster with hands-on support, compliance guidance, and help celebrating your grand opening. If you plan to open a new business in the near future, please contact Charles Yu at cyu@licpartnership.org to get connected.

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