LIC Lunar New Year Celebration - Through Feb. 23

Join LIC Partnership for the fourth annual LIC Lunar New Year Celebration, where residents, workers, and visitors can immerse themselves in the festive spirit of the season! Through February 23, explore the unique experiences that make Long Island City a vibrant and diverse community. Details

LIC Lunar New Year Celebration Networking Night - Tomorrow!

Thursday, January 30, 5-7 p.m.

Ring in Lunar New Year with fellow LIC business and community leaders over drinks and light bites at LIC Partnership's Networking Night at new authentic Sichuan restaurant Han Dynasty. Enjoy a drink alongside authentic Sichuan dishes including spicy crispy cucumbers, pork belly in sweet garlic chili oil sauce, wontons in chili oil, dan dan noodles, and more!. Details

Don’t Miss Out: LIC Lunar New Year Events Happening This Week

$5 Cups of Rice Cake Soup at Little Banchan Shop

Wednesday, January 29, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

Little Banchan Shop is offering $5 cups of traditional Korean Lunar New Year hot rice cake soup, with all proceeds donated to a Chef Hooni Kim's non-profit. Details

Little Chef Little Cafe X Djablo Sauce: Fil-Am Lunar New Year Dinner

Wednesday, January 29, 6-9:30 p.m.

Celebrate Lunar New Year with an intimate dinner from Little Chef Little Cafe and Djablo Sauce focusing on Filipino-American flavors. Details

Center of Attention: Lunar Infant at The Noguchi Museum

Friday, January 31, 3-4 p.m.

Join an extended conversation at The Noguchi Museum about Isamu Noguchi’s Lunar light sculptures on view now. Details

Family Craft & Movie Night at the Long Island City YMCA

Friday, January 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The Long Island City YMCA hosts a Lunar New Year Movie and Craft night open to children ages 4-9 accompanied by a parent/adult. Details

Open Studio: Lunar New Year at The Noguchi Museum

Saturday, February 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Families with children of all ages are invited to explore The Noguchi Museum galleries and engage in a related art-making activity in the Education Studio (Level C). Details

Asian Climbing Tribe at Movement LIC

Saturday, February 1, 2-5 p.m.

Movement LIC and Asian Climbing Tribe host a Lunar New Year climbing event, along with activities to celebrate the holiday, as well as 50% off day passes. Details

Lunar New Year Open Studio at Art Strong NYC

Sunday, February 2, 9:30-11:45 a.m.

Art Strong NYC is hosting a Lunar New Year-themed Open Studio open to children aged 18 months-9 years old. Details

Finback Brewery's Lunar New Year Celebration: Golden Lucky Pilsner Release

Sunday, February 2, 12-11:55 p.m.

Finback Brewery hosts a Lunar New Year Celebration with the release of their seasonal pilsner, Golden Lucky, a food pop-up by Forsyth Fire Escape, a a pop-up shop by Side B, music, and mahjong. Details

LIC Lunar New Year Promotions Ending Soon

Four-Course Prix Fixe Lunar New Year Menu at Jing Li

Tuesday, January 28Friday, January 31

Jing Li presents four-course prix fixe menus that feature a soup, appetizer, entree, and dessert. Indulge in modern Chinese dishes such as crystal shrimp shumai. Details

929 Cocktail Special + Lucky Draw

Friday, January 24.-Sunday, February 2

929 celebrates the Year of Snake with two unique cocktails inspired by the 1993 Hong Kong film "Green Snake(青蛇)," based on the Chinese folk tale "Legend of the White Snake." Details

Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen LIC Lunar New Year

Friday, January 24.-Sunday, February 2

Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen serves a three-course set menu in celebration of Lunar New Year including an appetizer, entree, dessert, and drinks. Details

Special Lunar New Year Offer at Form + Flow Yoga

Monday, January 27-Monday, February 3

Get your prosperity flow on at Form + Flow Yoga with their special "Lucky 8" offer - an 8-class pack for $188. Details

Dogtopia Year of the Snake Celebration

Wednesday, January 29-Sunday, February 2

Dogtopia is celebrating the Year of the Snake with their Lunar New Year Wishing Post. Hang your wishes for the new year and receive a red packet and pup treats. Details

Yumpling X Taste Crème Lunar New Year Collab

Friday, January 31-Sunday, February 2

Yumpling and Taste Crème partner up for a unique pandan, coconut, and chocolate Lunar New Year pastry topped with a little snake to celebrate the year's zodiac. Details

One LIC Neighborhood Plan Community Survey on Public Sites - Through Mar. 8

Share your design and programming ideas for three publicly-owned sites in LIC in this survey from Council Member Julie Won, the Department of City Planning, and WXY Studio:

• 44-36 Vernon Boulevard
• 4-99 44th Drive
• 44-59 45th Avenue

Take the Survey

Questions? Email LIC-Study@planning.nyc.gov

NYC BEST Webinar Series - Through Jan. 30

The NYC Department of Small Business Services' NYC Business Express Service Team (NYC BEST) is partnering with city agencies, small business organizations, and community partners to help small business owners understand city rules and regulations through a series of webinars covering the following topics:

• Understanding city agencies’ permit/license structures and processes
• Navigating government resources
• Learning how NYC BEST can help with permits and licenses

Details

Green Leasing and Local Law 97 Webinar - Jan. 30

Join NYC Accelerator for this engaging webinar where industry experts will discuss how green leasing practices can support compliance with Local Law 97 (LL97) for tenants in commercial, mixed-use or large multi-family buildings. This session is designed to help building owners, property managers, and tenants understand how green leases can drive sustainability efforts while addressing the legal and financial frameworks essential for LL97 compliance. Details

CitizensNYC Grants for Businesses and Leaders - Deadline Feb. 7

CitizensNYC is a nonprofit organization that makes direct cash grants to hundreds of New Yorkers each year who have ideas to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods. Neighborhood Business Grants support local businesses with grants of up to $5,000, and Community Leaders Grants support projects with grants of up to $5,000. Details

2025 Queens Community Board Application - Deadline Feb. 14

Looking for a way to serve your community? Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. is now accepting applications from qualified, civic-minded individuals interested in joining one of Queens’ 14 Community Boards, which play an important advisory role in considering land and zoning matters, city service delivery and more. Apply at bit.ly/communityboard2025.

NYC Free Tax Prep Services for Self-Employed New Yorkers

The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)'s NYC Free Tax Prep for Self-Employed Filers offers free tax preparation services tailored to the needs of gig workers, freelancers, and small business owners. Many of these individuals face significant challenges when filing taxes and managing financial records. This program is designed to provide them with the support and education they need to succeed. Details

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