LIC Lunar New Year Celebration Launches This Weekend!

LIC Partnership celebrates its fifth annual Lunar New Year in LIC – the Year of the Fire Horse. The campaign features events and promotions from 50+ businesses and organizations throughout the neighborhood. View all of the offerings at liclny.com and remember to check in during your visits to participating businesses for your chance to win prizes, including JetBlue tickets!

Experiences range from cultural performances to special menu offerings, and more, including LICP’s Neighborhood Lion Dance on Friday, February 27. Start scanning to win this weekend at these LIC Lunar New Year Events:

LIC Lunar New Year Events February 14-18

Galliard Music X Tuk Tuk Alley: Luck Meets Love Live Music Night

Saturday, February 14, 7 p.m.

Lunar New Year Family Day at Xanh Space

Saturday, February 14, 10-11:30 a.m.

Lunar New Year Citrus Coconut Pilsner Launch Party at Finback LIC

Saturday, February 15, 12-7 p.m.

Lunar New Year Storytime at Book Culture LIC

Sunday, February 15, 1-1:30 p.m.

Say Neigh to Cavities with 1311 Jackson Ave Dental

Tuesday, February 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Little Chef Little Cafe X Djablo Sauce Lunar New Year Dinner

Tuesday, February 17 and Wednesday, February 18

TONIGHT: LICP Networking Night at SAPPS

Wednesday, February 11, 5-7 p.m.

Join LIC Partnership and the LIC BID for a networking night at SAPPS. Mingle with business and civic leaders over drinks and light bites while we celebrate 2026 and the upcoming LIC Lunar New Year Celebration.

Valentine's Day in LIC

Valentine’s Day Clay Dates at BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center

Friday, February 13-Sunday, February 15

Twist & Tease: A Valentine’s Cabaret Burlesque Experience at Culture Lab LIC

Friday, February 13-Saturday, February 14

Brooklyn Boulders Valentine’s Day Special & Partner Climb Contest

Saturday, February 14, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Valentine’s Day Kids Night Out at Gantry Kids

Saturday, February 14, 5:30-9 p.m.

Valentine's Day Date Movie Night at Greats of Craft LIC Warehouse: Body Double

Saturday, February 14, 6:30-10 p.m.

Image courtesy of BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center

Affordable Care Act Subsidies Webinar - Thursday, February 12, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

The Office of State Senator Kristen Gonzalez and the New York State Department of Health host a webinar regarding the recent changes to ACA subsidies – who will be impacted and what people can expect, with time for Q&A. Details

Effective Jul. 1, 2026 — Compliance Deadline for NYC Local Law No. 75 Security Gate Requirements

NYC Local Law No. 75, adopted in 2009, mandates updated visibility requirements for roll-down security gates in most retail, office, and commercial spaces (occupancy groups B and M). All affected gates must provide at least 70% visibility when fully closed. 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 Richard Portilla at rportilla@licpartnership.org to get connected.