This Month - LIC Springs!

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 hundreds of local businesses. Activities are free and open to the community. Save the date and join us for LIC’s biggest block party!

LIC Happenings - Mother's Day and More!

Thursday, May 7

7 pm: In Scena! presents Traviata – A Free Prose Opera at Culture Lab LIC

Friday, May 8

7 pm: “Closed for the Holiday” at Culture Lab LIC

7 pm: LIC Boathouse & East River Crew New Volunteers Meet and Greet

Saturday, May 9

12:15 pm: Mother’s Day Mommy + Me Class: Strength & Stretch at Vela Studio

4 pm: In Scena! presents Tale of a Potato at Culture Lab LIC

Sunday, May 10

All Day: Three-Course Mother's Day Menu at Mercato LIC

All Day: Complimentary Coconut Sundae for Moms at Tuk Tuk Alley

12 pm: Mother's Day "Brunch'n With my Munchkin" at Partake NYC

7 pm: In Scena! presents Patria: The Town of Cain and Abel at Culture Lab LIC

7 pm: Fertile Ground: New Works Series at Green Space

Wednesday, May 13

10 am: Optimize & Accelerate Business Growth Incubator With ConnectOneBank LIC

Image courtesy of Vela Studio

World Cup 2026: How Your Business Can Get Involved - May 7

Hear the latest updates from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ New York New Jersey Host Committee and NYC Tourism + Conventions and make sure your business is ready with the latest information and opportunities to get involved. 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.