LIC Happenings

Wednesday, August 16, 6 p.m. - See a lineup of carefully curated secret comedians in a unique live comedy experience from Don't Tell Comedy on the fifth-floor terrace of The JACX. Details

August 17 - Ladies can book a day pass for free at Kakes NYC's Ladies Night with promo code LADIES420. Details

August 18-20 - Enjoy a summer visual art show at Haus of Art with art, creatives, cocktails, food, music and amazing vibes. Details

August 18-20, 7:30-9:30 p.m. - See "At Midnight," a one-act play about love, grief and sobriety by Chanel Andrews, at Culture Lab LIC. Details

Saturday, August 19, 3:30 p.m. - See the film "Idlewild" at Museum of the Moving Image starring OutKast’s André 3000 and Big Boi. The movie is followed by a party headlined by DJs Wiz of Kid ‘n Play, Kaykay47 and Bossman featuring hip hop and rap hits. Details

Saturday, August 19, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. - The Cliffs at LIC and North Face celebrate Global Climbing Day with free climbing all day and more. Details

Saturday, August 19, 4-6 p.m. - Studio Artego presents the opening reception for "Infinite Melodies," a solo exhibition showcasing artist Gahae Park's works transforming music into cut paper art. Details

Saturday, August 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Unwind and unleash your inner child with unlimited materials at Art Strong's adults-only collage night (pictured). BYOB. Details

Sunday, August 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Enjoy free kayaking at Gantry Plaza State Park from LIC Community Boathouse or sign up to help as a volunteer, no experience necessary. Details

Queens Best BBQ Nominations - Deadline August 23

Nominations Deadline Wednesday, August 23 - The Queens Chamber of Commerce holds the inaugural Queens’ Best Barbeque Competition throughout August and September. Members of the public are encouraged to nominate and vote for their favorite eatery. The winning eatery will receive bragging rights, along with a complimentary membership to the Queens Chamber of Commerce. Nominate here

Remix Market

Remix Market is a secondhand shop in Long Island City dedicated to keeping as much out of the landfill every day while giving back to the local community.

The shop sells an array of home furnishings, art, home goods and more at a variety of price points. Junkluggers NYC trucks arrive daily with countless donations, diverted from the landfill, which are then brought back to second life for New Yorkers to buy at heavily discounted prices. Thanks to the wide array of jobs, they receive everything from IKEA to Herman Miller to West Elm and everything in between. Learn More

LICP Business Assistance Program

Our Business Assistance team provides free, one-on-one assistance to businesses in the greater Long Island City area, covering a variety of issues. We can help you: Access Financing, Find Real Estate, Grow Your Business, Navigate Government and Incentives, and much more. Details