LIC Happenings

Wednesday, Sept 16 - Wednesday, Nov 18

CityPickle Fall Youth Academy Program

Wednesday, September 16

6:00 pm: Rip-Rap Cleanup at Hunters Point South Park

7:00 pm: Culture Lab LIC's 5th Annual Gala - The Garden of Creativity: An Evening For Growth

Friday, September 18

2:30 pm: Delightful Afternoon Fundraiser Paddle at Anable Basin with LIC Boathouse

Friday, September 18 - Saturday, September 19

HANDS, KARL! at Culture Lab LIC

Saturday, September 19

10:00 am: Fall Equinox 108 Sun Salutations Yoga Challenge Fun at Ray of Bliss

2:00 pm: Fall 2026 Opening Reception | Aziz Hazara, Cevdet Erek, and Yining Fei at SculptureCenter

Sunday, September 20

1:00 pm: NYC Plant Market at Culture Lab LIC

Tuesday, September 22

6:30 pm: Artist Talk | Cevdet Erek: Sounds, Artworks, Words at SculptureCenter

Until September 30

Take the Waters Weaver Challenge! at The Blue Bus Project

Image courtesy of Hunters Point Parks Conservancy

LaGuardia Community College - Job & Internship Fair

Connect with emerging talent at LaGuardia Community College’s Fall 2026 Job & Internship Fair on Wednesday, October 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Long Island City. Employers can recruit for internships and entry- to mid-level roles while building relationships with a diverse pool of students and workforce program participants. Register Here by September 21st.

"Fall In To Jobs" with Urban Upbound

Urban Upbound Citywide Workforce Development invites employers to their "Fall In To Jobs" Hiring Event where you will be able to access a diverse pool of qualified, job-ready candidates with experience in retail, hospitality, maintenance, and security. The event will take place on Thursday, September 24 from 1pm - 4pm at the Astoria Broadway Library. RSVP by Wednesday, September 16.

NYC Public Groceries Survey

New York City is evaluating a proposal for public grocery stores to make high-quality, healthy food more accessible to residents. All NYC residents are invited to participate in a survey to share their shopping experiences, spending habits, and priorities to ensure they meet the community needs. 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 Nora Lewis at nlewis@licpartnership.org to get connected.