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.
π₯ Jan 6β12 Jazz nights and wellness circles in Jackson Heights
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Hey neighbor, It's a new year, we've got a new mayor in town, and yes - the old MetroCards are officially out. 2026 showed up, and Jackson Heights welcomed it like an old friend. Happy Noon Year kicked things off early with a daytime party full of music, dancing, kids, and parents pretending they were βjust supervising.β It was such a joyful scene that it even got love from CBS news: Then later that night, wificita and I wondered over to the Queensboro and before we knew it, dinner turned into dancing and a full conga line with the whole restaurant joining in (including the owners haha). If you liked the sound of that vibe and thought, βI want more of this, but maybe with a calendar invite,β you are in luck. Our newcomers meetup on the 19th is how people turn from strangers into familiar faces, and this one comes with an artsy twist thanks to the Jackson Heights Mural Project (and more surprise special guests). Then on the 29th, our dinner club brings neighbors together the best way we know how - shared food, easy conversation, and a table full of people youβll be glad you met.. Ready for more neighborhood goodness? Letβs dive into this weekβs events. (Looking for more? This is just a short list. See the full calendar at jacksonheightsinsider.com/events) This Week in Jackson HeightsJanuary 6β12, 2026 Featured Eventπ§ 55+ Wellness Circle | Sat, Jan 10 | 1:30β3:30pm | Jackson Heights A warm, welcoming wellness circle for adults 55+ looking for connection, conversation, and a little breathing room. If you have been feeling isolated or going through a life transition, this space is designed to help you feel supported and seen. β Learn more & RSVPβ Tuesday, Jan 6First Tuesdays Literacy | 7β9pm | Espresso 77 β’ stories and good listening β Read moreβ Wednesday, Jan 734 Ave Chess Club | 2:30β3:30pm | 34th Ave & 93rd St β’ challenge a neighbor, all ages welcome β Join the gameβ Thursday, Jan 8Easy Chair Yoga For All! (English & Spanish) | 2:30β3:30pm | Jackson Heights Library β’ gentle stretches, no floor work β Relax hereβ Weekly Watercolors Club | 5:30β7pm | A.R.T. Shop β’ paint, sip, and build skills β Pick up a brushβ Holman Alvarez Piano Solo, Jazz | 7β8pm | Terraza 7 β’ intimate jazz night β’ $20 β Reserve a seatβ Saturday, Jan 10Mulchfest, Travers Park Street Tree Care | 11amβ1pm | Travers Park β’ help trees thrive, dress messy, RSVP required β Sign upβ Zine Celebration Event | 12β2pm | Worldβs Borough Bookshop β’ powerful words, local love β Celebrate hereβ 55+ Wellness Circle | 1:30β3:30pm | Jackson Heights β’ connection and calm for adults 55+ β Learn moreβ NL Kitchen Popup | 6β10pm | The Queensboro β’ chef-driven feast β’ $108 β View menu & ticketsβ Sunday, Jan 1134 Ave Bike Classes, All Ages | 3β5pm | 34th Ave & 93rd St β’ learn to ride, helmets provided β Get rollingβ Monday, Jan 12La Tienda del Pueblo Clothing Donations | 7:30β11:30am | 34th Ave & 77th St β’ give clothes a second life β Help outβ More to do in QueensIn partnership with events newsletter Astoria Live - another local events newsletter well worth having in your inbox Tuesday Evening 3.5-Mile Run | Tue Jan 6, 7β8pm | Woodside Ave & 54th St β’ easy pace, friendly miles, all welcome β Lace up and runβ Pink Lagoon (Rino and Sakai) | Sat Jan 10, 7:30β8:30pm | Uke Hut, LIC β’ cozy Japanese folk pop vibes β Catch the showβ 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 thatβs going on locally. You can check out full listings for more events at JacksonHeightsInsider.com/eventsβ High-Fives & Local LoveShout-out to the brands keeping this newsletter going:
Want to help this newsletter? β Join our supporters here (or reply to this email for brand placement) Alright neighbors, thatβs your weekly excuse to leave the house. Eat something good, talk to someone you have only nodded at before, and if a conga line appears, act surprised. And if you're new to the neighborhood? The newcomers meetup on the 19th is your official, very friendly entry point. No secret password required. See you out there! Jonathan (JBS) |
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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