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.
🥟 Nov 24–Dec 1: Meet Your New Neighbors and Grab a Slice in Jackson Heights
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Hey neighbor! It has been a lively week around here. Our first communal dinner meetup on Tuesday was super fun and it was great meeting everyone at the bar afterwards. Such an easy group to chat with! Also, a big shoutout goes to Keetick, who hosted a business Thanksgiving potluck on 82nd Street with a really impressive bunch of small business owners and new entrepreneurs. If you run a business, I highly recommend following the Queens Success Collective on Instagram and making it to their next monthly meeting where we all share business tips and advice. And for anyone new to Jackson Heights, the newcomers event this Wednesday is shaping up to be a big one. We upgraded the venue because so many people signed up, and we will have Jim from Open Streets, Mitra from Epicenter NYC, Adrian from World Borough Bookshop and of course Keetick sharing a few words about what makes this neighborhood special. Sami from Elements is even chipping in with pizza and lemonade, and we will have welcome packs too! Since the demand is so high, we are now keeping RSVPs for newcomers only, but everyone is invited to meet later at a post event social at a great new bar up the road (RSVP for social details here). Even some of the Queens Distance Runners will be joining after their Wednesday run! Now must before we jump into the events, one more thing! We are putting together a fun community guide to the neighborhood and it is open to everyone to check out or add your suggestions to. You can take a look and add your own tips here: jhtip.com/guide Ok, enough of me yapping. Here is what is coming up next! This Week in Jackson HeightsNovember 24 to December 1 Featured Event🎉 New to the Neighborhood Meetup A big welcome for new Jackson Heights neighbors. Community intros. Friendly faces. Pizza and lemonade thanks to Elements. RSVP required → RSVP Tuesday, November 25Kids Arts & Crafts | 2:30 PM | 34th Ave and 93rd St • All ages, outdoor fun, bring creativity. Free. → Details Wednesday, November 26Jackson Heights Game Gathering | 2:00 PM | Queens Public Library • Adult board games. No RSVP needed. Friendly crowd. → Details La Nueva Bakery Thanksgiving Lottery | 4:00 PM | La Nueva Bakery • Win prizes with any purchase over $80. Join the live stream. → More Info New to the Neighborhood Meetup | 5:30 PM | World Borough Bookshop (new venue) • Warm welcome for newcomers. Community leaders speaking. RSVP required. → RSVP Friday, November 28Manuela Sánchez Goubert Band | 7:30 PM | Terraza 7 • Soulful Latin jazz first set. $20 cover. → Tickets Saturday, November 29JHBG Tree LC | 10:00 AM | 80th St or 89th St meeting points • Help mulch and tidy treebeds. Gloves and tools provided. → Volunteer Small Business Saturday | 10:00 AM | Lockwood • Limited edition tote with Mr. Snacks the bodega cat. 15 percent off everything. → Shop Local Saturday Afternoon Cozy Jams | 4:00 PM | Community United Methodist Church • All ages cozy concert series. $15. → Tickets The Repressions at Espresso 77 | 8:30 PM | Espresso 77 • Indie folk punk. Art, drinks, all ages. Free. → Details Sunday, November 30Jackson Heights Greenmarket | 8:00 AM | 34th Ave and 79th St • Fresh produce and local goods. Weather may affect farmers. → Visit 34 Ave Bike Classes | 3:00 PM | 34th Ave and 93rd St • Bike lessons for all ages. Bikes and helmets provided. → Details Monday, December 1Queens Distance Runners Community Run | 6:00 PM | Outside The Queensboro • Friendly 5K. Weekly mural photo at 6:05 PM. → Join Run Nearby events in QueensIn partnership with events newsletter Astoria Live - another local events newsletter worth having in your inbox - sign up here. Sakai Super Trio | Sat Nov 29, 7:30–8:30 PM | UkeHut, 36-01 36th Ave, LIC • Intimate ukulele show, kid friendly, cozy vibes • $20 with free drinks, doors 7 PM → Get tickets 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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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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