AAPI Month Spotlight

Meet LIC local business owner of AAPI heritage and new LICP Member Christine Chen, CEO, Little Laser Clinic. Founded in 2023 and launched in April 2024, Christine sought to bring a boutique aesthetic practice to her home in Long Island City. From Botox to fillers, Hydrafacial, and laser treatments for acne and hair loss, she's committed to improving self-image and self-confidence in the Long Island City community with Little Laser Clinic Skincare & Injectables. Details

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Thurs., May 30, 4-7 p.m. - Celebrate Little Laser Clinic's opening with a ribbon-cutting party featuring refreshments, giveaways, raffles, and exclusive discounts on skincare, lasers, and injectables. RSVP

Pride Month Starts This Saturday, June 1 🌈

Are you hosting an upcoming event for Pride Month? Submit it to our community events calendar to be featured in our newsletter this June!

Arts & Culture

Thurs., May 30, 6-8 p.m. - Celebrate the "Star Trek: Discovery" series finale at Everyone Comics x Collectibles with a signing and chat with acclaimed comic book writer Vita Ayala, and watch the finale with some of your fellow treksters. Details

Thurs., May 30, 8-10 p.m. - Culture Lab LIC presents Nice One! Comedy - enjoy New York City's seasoned and up and coming comics in the unique setting of an art gallery. Check out the art, enjoy live comedy. Details

Sat., Jun. 1, 3-5 p.m. - Join Studio 41 for the opening reception of "Inheritances," an exhibition of new work by local artist Katie Marie Frank. Details

Sat., Jun. 1, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. - Kick off Pride Month at MoMA PS1's "Night at the Museum," an after-hours party with some of the city’s most exciting and experimental queer performers, nightlife activations, and late-night access to spring exhibitions. Details

Sun., Jun. 2, 12-3 p.m. - Join Culture Lab LIC for a dog-filled day with adoptable pups from Rescue City dog rescue, dog food & product vendors, Velvet Turtle Events' photo booth, a mini "dog park," and human treats as well all day. Details

Sun., Jun. 2, 6-9 p.m. - Join M. Wells for "Qui Jura, Boira," a spirited evening of food and fine wines from this wildly charismatic, captivating and beloved region in the East of France tucked between Switzerland and Burgundy. Details

Tues., Jun. 4, 3-7 p.m. - Celebrate National Cheese Day at Murray's Cheese Bar with cheese samples, beer samples from Alewife Brewing, discounts, mozzarella-making demos, swag bags, and giveaways. Details

Kids & Family

May 29-31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - View creative artwork by LIC YMCA's 3K/4K students. Details

Sat., Jun. 1, 12-3 p.m. - Get ready to brighten up your day with Art Strong NYC's fun and colorful tie dye pop up on the 12th St. plaza just outside Focal Point Brewery. Grab a drink from the brewery and some local eats to complete your afternoon. Details

Sat., Jun. 1, 12-6:30 p.m. - Help Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation move one step closer to finding a cure for all children with cancer at TEN10 Studios' fundraiser, featuring local artwork for sale, a live music jam session, and more. Details

Sun., Jun. 2, 2-3:30 p.m. - Form + Flow Waterfront presents a nourishing "Mother Baby Circle" workshop designed by fellow mama Merlin Hann for mothers to connect with other mothers and tap into their inner strength. Details

Sun., Jun. 2, 4-5 p.m. - Join The Dancer Movement for a children's dance class geared towards children ages 3-6 at Culture Lab LIC. Details

Tues., Jun. 4, 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Parenting Style Studio presents an in-person interactive "tummy time" playgroup with Maggie Gavin from Soul Hug Movement. Details

LIC Waterfront 5K - Jun. 1

Sat., Jun. 1, 9 a.m. - Hunters Point Parks Conservancy's LIC Waterfront 5K returns. While the event is sold out, you can still head to the waterfront to cheer on runners and/or sign up to volunteer here.

Please note that there will be road closures in effect along the 5K route on Borden Ave., Vernon Blvd., 46th Ave., 5th St., North Basin Rd., and Center Blvd. See street closures

Relive LIC Springs!

More Than 8,000 Attend LIC’s Annual Street Festival Showcasing Local Businesses in the Community

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View a photo album of the event here.

The Legal Side of Entrepreneurship Webinars - Starting Jun. 4

Jun. 4, 6 p.m.- Jun. 27, 8 p.m. - QEDC is happy to announce its next intensive TEES course starting in June, which will focus on helping you to understand the legal aspects of business ownership. Instructors for this course consist of a range of legal, business, and tax professionals teaching individual classes based on their areas of expertise. Running a business requires a familiarity with a number of legal areas, from licensing to hiring staff and acquiring proper insurance coverage. Details

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