Hey neighbor! The neighborhood is in full swing right now - St Patrick’s Day today, Eid al-Fitr (marking the end of Ramadan) coming up, the weather occasionally acting like spring, and Open Streets already providing free entertainment with a guy jumping the barricades like he was in a track and field event.

Also spotted this week, the new spring edition of Views From the Heights is out. If you're not familiar, it's a local neighborhood publication run by the Jackson Heights Beautification Group, and the latest issue has stories about the disappearance of regular mail, the Salvation Army in the neighborhood, and plenty more. Print copies should start showing up along 37th Avenue and around Roosevelt and Northern in the next few days, which means I will probably grab one and read half of it while standing outside a bakery. You can find the online (pdf) version here.​

It's last call for this month's Dinner club happening next Wednesday, as registration closes Monday evening. If you have not been before, here is how it works: sign up and get matched into small groups of six, each group goes to a different local restaurant, and then after dinner we all meet at a bar so the whole group can mingle. It is fun, a little unpredictable, and somehow always ends up being a great night!

​Grab your spot for dinner now before registration closes here.​

Also big thanks to Addictive Wine & Tapas for becoming our latest newsletter supporter. They have been part of the neighborhood for many years with both the wine shop and the tapas bar. They have a happy hour every day from 4-6pm, do paella night every Tuesday, are hosting a South African wine pairing this Thursday, and they also run free wine tastings at the shop every Friday and Saturday evening, which is always a good place to run into neighbors.

Alright neighbor. Calendar out. Social plans loading. Let’s see what we’ve got this week.

This Week in Jackson Heights

March 17–23, 2026

Featured Event

🍷 South Africa Wine Pairing Dinner | Thu Mar 19 | 7:00 PM | Addictive Wine & Tapas
Five-course wine pairing with sommelier Francisco Diaz and guest ambassador Sandro Gallego. Big flavors, great wines, very social night. • $100 per person → Reserve here​

What if you had a space where you could show up exactly as you are? Join the Wellness Circle happening Thursday, April 9 · 6:00–7:30 PM here in Jackson Heights. A calm, guided gathering for reflection, journaling, and real conversations with others who value depth and connection. Journals, pens, and refreshments are provided. Just bring yourself. Register here

Tuesday Mar 17

Women's History Art Workshop | 3:30 PM | Queens Library Jackson Heights • creative fun for kids 6–11 → Details​

St. Patrick’s Day Live Music | 7:00 PM | The Queensboro • corned beef, folk tunes, wear green → See event​

Wednesday Mar 18

Queens Fiber Crafters Meetup | 7:30 PM | A.R.T. Shop • knit, sew, crochet, all ages welcome, BYO project → Join here​

Thursday Mar 19

South Africa Wine Pairing Dinner | 7:00 PM | Addictive Wine & Tapas • five courses, great wines, RSVP required • $100 → Reserve​

Community Board 3 Meeting | 7:00 PM | Louis Armstrong Middle School • see what’s happening locally → Agenda​

Recently Moved Here? This Is a Good First Step. Just moved here, thinking about it, or simply curious to meet people nearby? Join our next newcomer meetup on Monday April 13th where we swap tips, ask questions, and get to know folks around the neighborhood. RSVP for the Meetup

Friday Mar 20

Maria Raquel Quintet Salsa | 8:30 PM | Terraza 7 • live salsa, dancing encouraged • $20 → Tickets​

Lesvos and Beyond | 8:30 PM | Espresso 77 • Greek island music night → Details​

Saturday Mar 21

JHBG Tree Care Volunteer Day | 10:00 AM | 37th Ave Open Streets • help the trees, no experience needed → Info​

Sunday Mar 22

Being Asian American Then and Now | 12:30 PM | World’s Borough Bookshop • snacks and thoughtful conversation → Details​

Live Music with Vincent Cross | 6:00 PM | The Queensboro • folk songs, cozy vibes → See event​

Monday Mar 23

Flow + Connect Yoga Para Todos | 5:30 PM | 2nd Story Pilates + Yoga • bilingual class, all levels • $10 → Join​

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Jackson Heights Orchestra | Wed Mar 18, 7:30–8:30 PM | Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Forest Hills • Mozart, Brahms, lovely church acoustics → See program​

Morning Tech and Coffee | Thu Mar 19, 9:30–10:30 AM | NYC Bagel and Coffee House, Astoria • laptop chats, buy a coffee → Drop in​

Know Your Queens | Thu Mar 19, 6:00–8:00 PM | 169-65 137th Ave, Jamaica • mocktails, mixers, RSVP encouraged → Save your spot​

NEA Jazz Masters: A Tribute to Miles Davis | Fri Mar 20, 8:00–10:00 PM | Flushing Town Hall, Flushing • serious jazz night • $45+ → Get tickets​

Eastern Fire: An Underground Hip-Hop Showcase | Sat Mar 28, 7:00–10:00 PM | The Local NY, LIC • golden era beats, bring friends → Check it out​

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​

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That’s it for this week, you’ll probably find me on 37th Avenue, at Addictive, or reminding people that dinner signups close when they close, so grab your spot for next week while you still can!

Jonathan (JBS)