This Week in LIC - Pride Month, Father's Day, and More

SculptureCenter Book Launch With Artist Rafael Domenech

Thursday, June 12, 6:30-8 p.m.

Join Rafael Domenech and SculptureCenter curator Jovanna Venegas for a conversation around several of his recent projects featured in the book "Flowers Blooming on Acid." Details

Afrobeats Aerobics at Trends Dispensary LIC

Thursday, June 12, 7-8:30 p.m.

Trends brings the rhythm of the motherland to the heart of the city, fusing AfroBeat, sweat, and soul for a healing full body dance experience. Details

Events This Weekend at Culture Lab LIC - Queens Irish Heritage Festival, Father's Day Yoga Flow, and More

Thursday, June 12-Sunday, June 15

• Vino e Voce at Culture Lab LIC
• Nice One Comedy Show
• Sunset Jazz at Culture Lab LIC – Pawel Ignatowicz Trio
• 4th Annual Queens Irish Heritage Festival
• Father’s Day Yoga Flow with BlissIn Out x Lifeway

Fight for Your Right to Party at Museum of the Moving Image

Friday, June 13, 6-8 p.m.

In celebration of Pride Month and the right to vote, this concert event at Museum of the Moving Image will feature a variety of performances by members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Details

MoMA PS1 Night at the Museum: Pride

Friday, June 13, 8 p.m.

Join MoMA PS1 for an epic Pride celebration—co-hosted by Visual AIDS—featuring the most exciting and experimental queer performers in NYC. Details

Martita Abril Tacos de Lengua at Chocolate Factory Theater

Friday, June 13-Saturday, June 14

Martita Abril continues her introspective work of reflecting on border life. The modern dance performance takes on the dualities of being raised in a land divided. Details

Free Helmets From Council Member Julie Won and NYC DOT

Saturday, June 14, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Council Member Julie Won sponsors a free helmet fitting and distribution with NYC DOT. Details

Great Gatsby: Making Movie Magic With The Greater Astoria Historical Society

Saturday, June 14, 7-9 p.m.

Bob Singleton of The Greater Astoria Historical Society invites you to step into the world of Baz Lurhman's "The Great Gatsby" with a behind-the-scenes look at how the magic was done. Details

Family Tales Father's Day with Xanh

Sunday, June 15, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Bring your children to Gantry Plaza State Park to explore, create, and celebrate Father's Day with Xanh—one leaf, print, and trail at a time. Details

Father's Day Sip & Sensory With Art Strong at Focal Point Brewery

Sunday, June 15, 3-5 p.m.

Celebrate dads and families everywhere the Art Strong way, with outdoor sensory and exploration stations for kids while parents have a drink from Focal Point Brewery. Details

Opening Reception for Two New Exhibitions at SculptureCenter

Join SculptureCenter for a free opening reception celebrating "Spasial Program by Khajistan" and "In Practice: Kevin Hernández Rosa." Details

Image courtesy of Museum of the Moving Image

LIC Arts Rundown — June Edition

We send out a monthly curated list of standout arts and culture events in LIC and share it with building managers and employee engagement teams at major residential and commercial buildings — with the goal of keeping residents and employees connected to the neighborhood’s creative pulse. This month’s highlights include:

• A fashion-focused solo show at Materials for the Arts by Daveed Baptiste

• Irish-Arab musical fusion at the New York Irish Center

• Queensboro Dance Festival’s Class Xchange and MoMA PS1’s Family Festival

• Juneteenth celebrations at the Museum of the Moving Image

• Kids’ clay classes, contemporary dance, sculpture, and more

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MoMA PS1’s Warm Up Is Back – and Free for LIC Residents

Fridays, July 18-August 22, 4-10 p.m.

Now in its 27th season, Warm Up returns to MoMA PS1's courtyard for six Friday evenings of cutting-edge music, dance, and community. This year's lineup features global icons and underground favorites, including MikeQ, Sarz, DJ Stingray 313, John Glacier, OK Williams, Special Request, and more.

Residents of Long Island City ZIP codes 11101, 11106, and 11109 can access one free ticket per event with proof of residency. These are first-come, first-served, so don’t wait.

Full lineup, details, and RSVP: moma.org/warmup

Kotofit

Just minutes from Court Square is Kotofit’s newest indoor badminton and pickleball facility—bringing energy, accessibility, and athletic fun to Long Island City, Queens. Opening this July, the fully air-conditioned facility offers six pro-grade courts, affordable playing options, and community events for all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re training for a tournament or just looking to have fun and stay active, Kotofit is your neighborhood home for badminton and pickleball. Follow Kotofit on Instagram or join their WhatsApp community to learn more.

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OneLIC Engagement Opportunities

There are still upcoming opportunities to engage in the Long Island City Neighborhood Planning Process (OneLIC). Queens Community Boards 1 and 2 continue to host in-person and virtual meetings before they vote on the plan. Details

NYC Summer Restaurant Week Sign-up is Open - Deadline June 28

With five boroughs of classic city dishes, diverse flavors, and cutting-edge culinary creativity, NYC Restaurant Week is designed to attract travelers and locals to hundreds of eateries while offering incredible value on multicourse dining. Details

New on NYC Funds Finder: Unlock Free Access to Expert Accounting Professionals

NYC Small Business Services is excited to launch a new pilot program, My Business Finance Coach, which is offering FREE consultations with accounting professionals, exclusively for Startup and Operating small businesses in New York City. Details

NYCEDC RFI: Reuse Opportunity in LIC – Deadline Aug 27

NYCEDC seeks ideas for redeveloping the NYC Public Schools building at 44-36 Vernon Blvd into a space aligned with OneLIC goals. Details

LICP Business Assistance Program

Get free 1-on-1 support with financing, real estate, growth planning, and navigating city programs. Details