LIC Update: May 28, 2025

LIC Springs! - Date Changed to Sunday, June 1

With rain in the forecast for Saturday, May 31, we’ll be moving the event to our rain date: Sunday, June 1.

LIC Springs!, Sunday, June 1, 12-5 p.m. on Vernon Boulevard, is our six-block street festival celebrating Long Island City with live performances, interactive lessons, art, fitness classes, outdoor dining, pop-up activities, games, and more from 140+ local businesses and organizations. The event is free and open to the public.

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Interested in volunteering at LIC Springs! 2025? Let us know here.

LIC Happenings

This Week in LIC

Events This Weekend at Culture Lab LIC - Comedy, Cabaret, Jazz, and More

Thursday, May 29-Saturday, May 31

Reading Rhythms x Queens Book Bazaar Reading Party

Thursday, May 29, 6:30-9 p.m.

Reading Rhythms and Queens Book Bazaar are partnering for a Queens Reading Party celebrating AAPI Month. Details

Pique x Wag & Bone Club: Speed Dating

Thursday, May 29, 7-9 p.m.

Enjoy free treats, mix & mingle with lovely people, engage in some friendly competition, and maybe even meet a new best friend or romantic partner at Wag & Bone Club. Details

Chloe Alexandra Thompson + DB Amorin S H I N E: Tending the Glow

Thursday, May 29-Saturday, May 31, 7 p.m.

"S H I N E" is a performance and installation at The Chocolate Factory Theater exploring space as a living entity, and the delicate machinery of intentional, communal action. Details

Meet The Brands – Customer Appreciation Event at Trends Dispensary LIC

Friday, May 30, 4-8 p.m.

Trends Dispensary LIC brings together 20+ legal New York brands so you can have the chance to meet & see their newest products firsthand. Details

KASSET Live In Concert – Music Lab Residency at LPAC

Friday, May 30, 7 p.m.

See Kasset, an indie band made up of five CUNY students from Colombia, Indonesia, Poland, and the U.S., perform at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center. Details

Open Floor Mahjong Night at Lately Cafe Bar & Bistro

Saturday, May 31, 7 p.m.

Get ready for a high-energy night of Mahjong, drinks, and unbeatable vibes at Lately Cafe Bar & Bistro. Details

Mindful Monday at Quintessential Therapy

Monday, June 2, 6:15-7 p.m.

Join Quintessential Therapy every Monday for a transformative 45-minute wellness experience to unwind from your workday and kick off the week with positivity and relaxation. Details

[Un]Framing Gender Opening Reception at Culture Lab LIC

Thursday, June 5, 6-9 p.m.

Join Culture Lab LIC for the opening reception of "[Un]Framing Gender" with beverages and light fare. One-night-only performance art and live music will fill the evening. Details

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Featured Event

LIC Infused Mocktail Battle Royale @ Trends

Thursday, June 5, 6-9 p.m.

Cannabis meets cocktail culture at LIC’s first-ever mocktail battle royale on Thursday, June 5 at Trends LIC, Queens’ largest legal dispensary. Five local bars—Dutch Kills, The Infamous, JACX&CO, Jungly, and Record Room—will serve up creative mocktails, infused or uninfused. Guests can sample each, vote for their favorite, and enjoy music by DJ Elephantglasses, pop-up dance performances, and raffle prizes. The event supports the Queensboro Dance Festival and is sponsored by Ayrloom. Tickets include 10 pours and exclusive in-store discounts. Details