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Jackson Heights Insider: Local Events & Community Updates

🥟 July 29 - Aug 4: Street Beats, Crafts & Jazz in Jackson Heights

Published 27 days ago • 2 min read

Hola neighbor,

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Notice something different? I gave the newsletter a little makeover 💅 - new format, same local magic. Easier to skim, nicer to read (hopefully). Got suggestions or feedback? Just hit reply an let me know :)

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Now here’s your short, fun list of this week’s can’t-miss events in Jackson Heights from July 29 to August 4:

(Looking for more? This is just a short list. See the full calendar at jacksonheightsinsider.com/events)

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🎺 Featured Event

Street Beat Brass Band Concert | Sun, Aug 3, 6–8 PM | Travers Park • High-energy New Orleans-style brass to close the weekend → Listen in the park​

Tuesday · Jul 29

Wednesday · Jul 30

  • Junk Journal Workshop | 5 – 7 PM | World’s Borough Bookshop • Make a notebook with stickers and scraps → Make your journal​

Thursday · Jul 31

  • Fiber Craft & Mending Circle | 5 – 7 PM | Jackson Heights Library (Paola’s Pick for the best local spot!) • Bring clothes or fabric and learn simple fixes → Fix and stitch​
  • Queens Reading Series | 7 – 9 PM | World’s Borough Bookshop • Local writers read new work • Hosted by the American Feminist Collective → Meet local writers​

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Saturday · Aug 2

  • Big Kids Art Club (ages 6–13) | 9 – 10 AM | A.R.T. Shop • Color and composition basics for young artists • RSVP needed → Save a seat​
  • Toastmasters: America’s Best | 10 AM – 12 PM | Elmhurst Hospital • Friendly public-speaking practice → Join a session​
  • Mehrnam Rastegari Fusion Show | 7 – 9:30 PM | Terraza 7 • Persian kamancheh with guitar and drums for modern Middle Eastern grooves • $20 → Catch the live set​

Sunday · Aug 3

  • Kids Arts & Crafts | 3 – 5 PM | 34th Ave & 93rd St • Outdoor art projects for kids, supplies included → Craft outside​
  • Street Beat Brass Band 6–8 PM | Travers Park • (featured event, see above)

Monday · Aug 4

  • La Tienda del Pueblo Clothing Drop-off | 8 AM – 12 PM | 34th Ave & 77th St • Donate clean clothes for neighbors → Donate clothes​
  • 34th Ave Bike Classes (for adults & kids) | 6 – 8 PM | Open Street • Learn to ride or improve balance with trained instructors → Get a bike lesson​

Around the Boroughs

  • Live at the Gantries: Rebolu | Tue Jul 29, 7 – 9 PM | Gantry Plaza State Park, LIC • Free Afro-Colombian grooves with a view of the East River → Dance by the water​
  • Sunset Jazz at Culture Lab: Altin Sencalar | Fri Aug 1, 8 – 9:30 PM | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Ave • Trombone-led jazz as the sky turns gold → Catch the sunset set​

NYC Restaurant Week • Prix-fixe deals are still available at local spots through Aug 17 including The Queensboro, Romeo’s, and Fogo de Chão (Elmhurst)

Heads-up: times and places can change, so make sure you confirm event details with the organizers before you go.

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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​

See you next Tuesday… may your tacos stay upright and your 7-train show up on time!

Jonathan (JBS)

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