LIC Happenings

Friday, Sept. 22, 7-9 p.m. - Visit Creative Time's The World's Unfair after dark for an experimental live event weaving together a music festival, film screening and academic symposium. Details

Friday-Saturday Sept. 22-23, 7 p.m. - Enjoy a solo exploration of the experience of displacement by Wanjiru Kamuyu at the Chocolate Factory Theater. Details

Saturday, Sept. 23, 8:30-12:30 a.m. - Experience a silent disco DJ battle from Quiet Events where three DJs will go head-to-head to get you singing and dancing at Focal Point Beer Co. Details

Saturday, Sept. 23, 12-4 p.m. - Adopt from Korean K9 Rescue to support the rescue movement and help change the life of a rescue dog for the better at Culture Lab LIC. Details

Saturday, Sept. 23, 2-5 p.m. - Enjoy three continuous hours of entertainment and activities at the New York Irish Center's Queens Irish Heritage Festival at Hunters Point South Park. Details

Saturday, Sept. 23, 6-8 p.m. - Join SculptureCenter for an opening celebrating new exhibitions from Tania Pérez Córdova, Julian Abraham, Marina Xenofontos and Devin T. Mays. Details

Make Smart

Make Smart provides luxury Audio Visual Integration and Information Technology services. Make Smart adds advanced consulting and design on top of traditional IT services to create a unique mix of aesthetically pleasing and comprehensive technological solutions. 

Make Smart works directly with architects, interior designers, and general contractors to ensure the technology in a space is fully integrated with the design and not simply an afterthought. Details

Learn about their upcoming exhibition "ReConstructed," on view Sept. 29-30 in LIC.

Queens Tech Incubator Applications Are Open - Deadline Oct. 1

The Queens Chamber of Commerce and Queens Tech Council are seeking applications from tech companies interested in complimentary office space as part of the Queens Tech Incubator program. The office space is available at locations in Jamaica (Greater Nexus), Jackson Heights (Bulova Corp Center), and Far Rockaway. Apply Today

Trick or Streets Partners Needed - Deadline Sept. 27

NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) partners with NYC's Open Streets, plazas, and other corridors on Halloween to add pedestrian space during one of the busiest nights of the year. NYC DOT is seeking partners to join the annual event. Open Streets partners, plaza partners, and community-based organizations are invited to complete the survey to express interest in joining the paranormal public space program. Visit nyc.gov/trickorstreets for more information and to fill out the interest form by Wednesday, September 27 at 5 p.m.

NYC Boss Up Veteran Entrepreneurship Program - Deadline Oct. 6

Earlier this month, Mayor Adams announced the creation of NYC Boss Up Veteran Entrepreneurship Program. The program will provide seven to ten veteran entrepreneurs each with a grant of $20,000 and enrollment in SBS’s small business mentorship program to help build and grow their businesses. Applicants must be a military veteran and a current small business owners. Applicants must apply to the program through the online portal by 11 p.m. on October 6, 2023.

Permanent Outdoor Dining Program Signed into Law

Mayor Adams unveiled Dining Out NYC last month when he signed legislation into law creating a permanent outdoor dining program. DOT’s new website was designed to answer questions and provide a timeline about the new program.

LICP Business Assistance Program

Our Business Assistance team provides free, one-on-one assistance to businesses in the greater Long Island City area, covering a variety of issues. We can help you: Access Financing, Find Real Estate, Grow Your Business, Navigate Government and Incentives, and much more. Details