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.
🥟 Jun 16-22: Votes, vibes, fútbol in Jackson Heights
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Hey neighbor, Well, what a week! The Knicks won the NBA championship and had the whole city yelling at TVs. Jackson Heights got to enjoy some of the fun outside with impromptu watch parties and plenty of orange and blue energy. Then the World Cup kicked off, and Gio Reyna scored the final goal for the USMNT. Very fitting for us, since Gio already has a giant mural right here in Jackson Heights. Not every neighborhood gets to say, “Oh yes, the guy who scored in the World Cup is on that wall by Northern Boulevard.” Coming up, we’ve got Juneteenth on Friday, Father’s Day on Sunday, and Colombia’s presidential runoff also on Sunday. So if you see a lot of yellow shirts around 37th Avenue and 77th Street in the middle of the day, that is probably why. And speaking of voting, early voting is already underway for the local primaries. If you’re registered, go make your voice heard. There has been plenty of lively local debate, and we’ll share a few helpful guides below if you want to read up before heading to the polls.
Alright, . That is a full plate. Let’s see what else is happening around the neighborhood this week. This Week in Jackson HeightsJune 16 to June 22, 2026 Featured Event🎶 DOT Open Streets & Acoustic Memories Presents: The Street Is Ours 25 Years Of Terraza 7 | Sunday, June 21, 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Terraza 7, 40-19 Gleane St Terraza 7 turns 25, and the celebration is spilling onto the street. Expect music, community, soccer, a short film, Cuban timba, and a big birthday party for one of the neighborhood’s most beloved cultural spaces. Bring comfy shoes, bring a neighbor, bring your best “I remember when” story. Tuesday, June 16NYC Tapas Week | 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Addictive Wine and Tapas • happening all week, $45 for a curated tapas menu. glass of wine included → Go tapear Citizenship Book Reading Block Party | 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM | The World’s Borough Bookshop • big questions, local conversation → Join the block party Wednesday, June 17The Pedro Giraudo Quartet: Contemporary Tango | 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Terraza 7 • tango with serious fire • $20 → Feel the tango Thursday, June 18Queens Community Board 3 Monthly Meeting | 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM | Travers Park • civic duty, outdoors edition → See the agenda
Friday, June 19Rashmi & Her Friends | 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM | Espresso 77 • coffee, tunes, cozy vibes → Catch the music Saturday, June 20Leon Von Holden Memorial Health Fair Expo | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM | Corona District Health Center • wellness, giveaways, kids corner → Check your health Festival Calle Colombia | 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM | 82 37th Ave • music, dance, Colombian pride → Celebrate Colombia Queer A.R.T. Fair | 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Art Retail Therapy • shop local, stay fabulous → Browse the art party Sunday, June 21Les Petites Gallery | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM | 34th Avenue & 83rd Street • open-air art stroll → Wander the gallery On the Fence Outdoor Art Show | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM | 34th Avenue & 79th Street • art along the avenue → Meet the artists Pandamonium! with Bonnie | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Travers Park • storytime for young readers → Bring the kids DOT Open Streets & Acoustic Memories Presents: The Street Is Ours 25 Years Of Terraza 7 | 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Terraza 7 • music, soccer, film, street joy → Celebrate 25 years Cityscapes & Train Scenes | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Art Retail Therapy • watercolors for adults and teens → Paint the city Monday, June 22Argentina vs. Austria | 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM | Queens Public Library at Jackson Heights • all-ages World Cup watching → Watch the match More to do in QueensIn partnership with events newsletter Astoria Live - another local events newsletter well worth having in your inbox Culturethon! 2026 | Tue Jun 16, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Flushing Town Hall • free stream, in-person for members → Tune into Culturethon Shut Up and Write [Astoria, Queens] | Wed Jun 17, 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM | PYO Chai • quiet writing, chai nearby → Bring your notebook Juneteenth Celebration and Open Stage | Fri Jun 19, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Queens Theatre • art, freedom, food, community → Celebrate through art Dear Summer Festival NYC | Sat Jun 20, 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Citi Field • 21+, ticket required, no door sales, 7 train → Catch the summer vibes 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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