Hey neighbor!

If you show up early on Sunday and no one else is there, check your clock. Daylight saving time begins March 8, so we spring forward one hour. The same day is International Women’s Day. Strong women, extra sunlight. We love to see it…

Technically it is actually International Women’s Month. And honestly, appreciation should not be limited to one day or one month. This neighborhood runs on strong women. Shop owners. Organizers. Moms juggling everything. The woman at the bakery who remembers your order before you say it. You know who I mean!

Also, Holi celebrations begin tomorrow, the Hindu festival of colors that marks the arrival of spring. If you see bright pink and yellow powder in the air this week, that is joy, not construction dust ;)

One more cool neighborhood moment: Voices of Jackson Heights was just nominated for the NYC Podcast Awards. Pretty wild. It’s been such a privilege getting to share the stories of the people who make this place what it is - and seeing it recognized beyond our little corner of Queens feels special.

And last week, our last Dinner Club was packed in the best way. Here’s how it works: we match you with five other neighbors (six per table) at one of our favorite local restaurants. You share a meal, swap stories, realize you live three blocks apart… then everyone heads to a nearby bar after to keep the conversations going. It’s low pressure, high connection, and honestly one of our favorite nights of the month.

The next one is Wednesday March 25. If you want in, claim your seat now at dinnerclub.jacksonheightsinsider.com before the table fills.

And now, let’s get into what is happening around the neighborhood this week.

This Week in Jackson Heights

March 3 – March 9, 2026

Featured Event

📚 Noche de Libros y Música: Librería Comunitaria Barco de Papel | Friday, March 6 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 40-03 80th St
A beautiful night of books, music, and community at one of our most special neighborhood spaces. Open house with refreshments at 7:00 PM, live music by local band False Summit at 8:00 PM. Suggested donation $20 to support the bookstore, but all are welcome. RSVP encouraged. → Support Barco de Papel​

Tuesday, March 3

Dungeons & Dragons @ The Queensboro | 6:00 PM | The Queensboro • roll for initiative • ticketed → Grab your seat​

Wednesday, March 4

34 Ave Chess Club | 2:30 PM | 34th Ave & 93rd St • challengers wanted, all ages → Make your move​

Thursday, March 5

Yoga Suave En Silla Para Todos | 2:30 PM | Jackson Heights Library • gentle stretch, adults and seniors → Join the session​

A Guided La Rioja Food and Wine Experience | 7:00 PM | Addictive Wine & Tapas • $100 • five courses, five wines → Reserve your seat​

Tango y Rumba | 8:00 PM | Romeos • dinner, tango, then dance floor → Feel the rhythm​

Friday, March 6

Noche de Libros y Música: Librería Comunitaria Barco de Papel | 7:00 PM | 40-03 80th St • books, band, community love → Support Barco de Papel​

Music Show: Dan Strauss | 8:30 PM | Espresso 77 • intimate folk vibes → See the show​

Saturday, March 7

Rewriting Your Money Story | 11:30 AM | The World’s Borough Bookshop • rethink your finances → Join the workshop​

Women’s History Month: Canvas Tote Painting | 1:00 PM | Jackson Heights Library • adults only, all materials provided → Get creative​

Sunday, March 8

Making Sense of Money: Art + Dialogue | 1:30 PM | 2nd Story Movement • community wealth brainstorm → Join the conversation​

Monday, March 9

DRINK N DRAW: Figure Drawing Session | 7:00 PM | A.R.T. Shop • $20 • live model, ages 14+ → Sketch your spot​

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TANGOmania | Thu & Fri Mar 5,6, 8:00–9:00 PM | Thalia Spanish Theatre, Sunnyside • $55. pure tango drama • tickets needed → Get tickets​

Food Scrap Drop Off (FSDO) | Sat Mar 7, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | Moore Jackson Community Garden, Woodside • compost hero mode • Saturdays only → Drop your scraps​

The Beauty of Ballet | Sun Mar 8, 1:00–2:00 PM | Queens Theatre, Flushing Meadows Corona Park • free. ages 4+. RSVP required → Reserve spots​

Improv Night | Sun Mar 8, 7:00–8:00 PM | Grove 34 Comedy Club, Astoria • $16.33. no scripts, just laughs → Grab a seat​

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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There you have it. A little tango, a little compost, a little financial empowerment, and at least one person who forgot to change their clock and is now extremely early to everything.That’s neighborhood magic. Catch you around the corner!

Jonathan (JBS)