A weekly roundup of the best events, markets, and happenings in and around Jackson Heights. Perfect for neighbors who want to stay in the loop and support local life.
🥟 Aug 18-24: Social dinner and free swag in Jackson Heights
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Hey neighbor, Let's start off with a quick reminder for everyone who saw Dinner Club in a previous email and thought, “That sounds fun. I’ll sign up later.” Neighbor, it is officially later. Our next dinner is Tuesday, and this is the last call to join. Sign up here, then come hungry and ready to meet a few new faces! We also have a new referral program! Invite friends to subscribe to Jackson Heights Insider by copying and sharing your personal link: [SHARE_URL GOES HERE] .... so you can earn stickers and Insider swag. Finally, a reward for being the person who says, “You should really read this newsletter.”. You can check your referral dashboard here to see how close you are to your next reward and what other goodies are up for grabs. Elsewhere in the neighborhood, last Sunday’s Bolivian Parade filled 37th Avenue with music, dancing and costumes bright enough to improve everyone’s mood. Our community is also continuing to support people affected by the earthquake in Colombia. Dale run club and Salvaje Social Club are organizing an emergency supply drive. Seba Seba, Kabu Lounge, Hispanoamerica and other locations across Queens are accepting donations too. And for anyone curious about how 34th Avenue became our neighborhood’s shared backyard, Jim Burke of the Open Streets Coalition explained how it all came together in a recent webinar. Gil Peñalosa, who helped expand Bogotá’s famous CiclovĂa program, introduced the conversation. You have the history. You have the dinner invitation. Soon, you may have the stickers. Now here is what else deserves a place on your calendar. This Week in Jackson HeightsAugust 18 to 24 Featured Event✍️ Write With Your Community: A Freewriting Evening at The Queensboro | Thursday, August 20, 6:30 to 8:00 PM | The Queensboro That idea hiding in your head deserves a page. INSYNC provides simple prompts and a relaxed room for writing. Bring a notebook, order dinner or a drink, and see what comes out. → Put words on the page​ Tuesday, August 18 Paella Nights at Addictive Wine and Tapas Bar | 4:00 to 10:30 PM | Addictive Wine and Tapas • Saffron, seafood, and Addictive's new range of wines. → Dig into paella​ Evening Oil Studies: Impressionism Workshops / Talleres de Pintura al Ă“leo | 6:30 to 8:30 PM | Art Retail Therapy • Paint like the light is watching. Materials included. → Pick up a brush​ Wednesday, August 19 Queens Distance Runners: Jackson Heights Community Run | 6:30 to 7:30 PM | Opposite The Queensboro • A friendly neighborhood 5K. Meet by 6:30. → Join the 5K​ The Pedro Giraudo Quartet: Contemporary Tango | 7:00 to 10:00 PM | Terraza 7 • Two fiery tango sets, with breathing room between • $20 → Feel the tango​ Thursday, August 20 Easy Chair Yoga for Older Adults, English and Spanish | 2:30 to 3:30 PM | Jackson Heights Library • Gentle movement for older adults, English and Spanish. → Take a gentle stretch​ Write With Your Community: A Freewriting Evening at The Queensboro | 6:30 to 8:00 PM | The Queensboro • Bring a notebook. Prompts provided, kitchen open. → Start your first sentence​ Friday, August 21 Education & Resource Fair | 12:00 to 4:00 PM | 82nd Street Academics • All ages welcome. Volunteers wanted too. → Find your resources​ Saturday, August 22 Purrs & Poses by Makin Biscuits Rescue | 10:00 to 11:30 AM | The Queensboro • Cats, beginner yoga, beverage. Bring a mat. → Stretch with kittens​ 34 Ave World Bike Ride | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | 93rd Street and 34th Avenue • No Lycra required. Citi Bike for ages 16+. DM ahead if you need a helmet. → Ride around Queens​ Sunday, August 23 Les Petites Gallery | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM | 34th Avenue and 83rd Street • Fine art meets fresh air. → Browse the open-air gallery​ Agua'elulo: Domingo Salsero | 5:30 to 10:00 PM | D'antigua Restaurant Bar • Salsa, friends and pure Sunday energy. → Dance into Sunday​ Ximena y Alex: Summer Sundays | 6:00 to 7:00 PM | Travers Park • Ecuadorian folk and pop under the trees. → Catch the park concert​ Monday, August 24 Queer Book Club: This Is How You Lose the Time War | 7:00 to 8:00 PM | The World's Borough Bookshop • Time-travel romance talk. Reading the book is optional. → Join the timeline​ More to do in QueensIn partnership with events newsletter Astoria Live - another local events newsletter well worth having in your inbox Book Fair | Thu Aug 20, 5:00 to 9:00 PM | Cafe Catmandoo, Woodside • Himalayan bites, diverse books. Donations welcome. → Browse and bite​ Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series: Brass Queens | Thu Aug 20, 7:00 to 8:30 PM | Field 2, Fresh Meadows • Jazz, pop and mambo. Dancing encouraged. → Join the brass party​ QDR Member BBQ | Sat Aug 22, 1:00 to 3:00 PM | 18-64 Troutman St, Flushing • Members, burgers and games. No running today. → Fire up the grill​ Queens Night Market | Sat Aug 22, 4:00 PM to midnight | Flushing Meadows Corona Park • Family-friendly feast. Take the 7 train, parking $15. → Taste your way around Queens​ Heads-up: times and places can change, so make sure you confirm event details with the organizers before you go. And remember - this list is just a selection of everything that’s going on locally. You can check out full listings for more events at JacksonHeightsInsider.com/events​ High-Fives & Local LoveShout-out to the brands keeping this newsletter going:
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Jackson Heights Insider: Local Events & Community Updates
A weekly roundup of the best events, markets, and happenings in and around Jackson Heights. Perfect for neighbors who want to stay in the loop and support local life.
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Hey neighbor! From dinner tables to parade routes, Jackson Heights has been keeping us busy. Last week, another fantastic bunch of neighbors joined our monthly community dinner. Groups headed to Juquila, Cora, Leo’s and Kitchen 79, where they shared a meal and got to know some new faces. Fancy joining us for the next one? Just sign up, answer a few questions, and we will match you with five neighbors at a local restaurant. Save your seat for Tuesday, August 25, at...