Art Openings + More LIC Happenings

Fri., Apr. 5, 7-10 p.m. - Attend the opening party for a new art exhibition featuring paintings by Shibipo artists from the Amazon rainforest in Peru, presented by Ofrenda Fest and El Cocodrilo Negro. Details

Sat., Apr. 6, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. - Book Culture LIC has added a new weekly all-ages kids story time in addition to the weekly story time Sundays at 1 p.m. Details

Sat., Apr. 6, 12-8 p.m. - MoMA PS1 presents an Open House for its three new exhibitions featuring talks, readings, and workshops from artists and curators. The entire day is free and open to the public. Details

Sat., Apr. 6, 1-5 p.m. - Learn how to dance Cuban salsa for free from Habemus Salsa while enjoying delicious brunch at Gamehaus LIC every month. Details

Sat., Apr. 6, 3-5 p.m. - Studio 41 invites you to the opening reception of new drawings and jewelry by guest artist Jack Howard-Potter. Details

Sat., Apr. 6, 6-9 p.m. - Studio Artego presents "Hydra," an exhibition of fifty paintings by local artist and musician Michael Rose. Details

Sat., Apr. 6-Sun., Apr. 14 - Experience "ARISE," Culture Lab LIC's spring dance festival bringing together dancers, choreographers, and enthusiasts from all corners of NYC to Queens. Details

Sat., Apr. 7-Sun., May. 5 - Sign up your kid or teen for handbuilding classes at Brickhouse Ceramic Art Center this spring. Details

Sun., Apr. 7, 3-4 p.m. - Join local author and illustrator Natasha B. Padhiar for a storytime "craft"ernoon at Art Strong featuring her debut picture book, "Quiet Kush." Details

Thurs., Apr. 11, 12-7 p.m. - Join Vieja for an innovative technology conference to showcase new and innovative technologies. Food, beverage, and valet parking will be provided, and all attendees will be entered to win a Meta Quest 3 VR Headset. Details

Real Estate Breakfast - Apr. 16

LICP's annual Real Estate Breakfast is the premiere event in western Queens for leaders in real estate, finance, and the community. Mark your calendars and join us for an enlightening discussion on the latest projects shaping Long Island City.

Panel:

• David Brause, President, Brause Realty and Chairman, LIC BID (Moderator)
• Erica Desai, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, CityPickle
• Amy Hau, Director, The Noguchi Museum
• Evan Obsatz, CEO & Principal, Butterfield Market
• John Silviano, Principal, Barone Management

Save the Date: LIC Springs - May. 18

LIC Springs! is a community street festival celebrating Long Island City with live music, dance and performances, plus interactive lessons, art, fitness classes, outdoor dining, pop-up activities, games and more. The event is free and open to the public.

LIC-based businesses and organizations are invited to register with a free activity for the community. Visit licqns.com/LICSprings for more information about how to register.

Legends of LIC - "The Story of the Bragraw House Mural"

By Bob Singleton, executive director, Greater Astoria Historical Society

"Queens Plaza was once the banking center for the Borough of Queens. Virtually the only bank building remaining from that time is the vacant Clock Tower Building. Where we find the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel today once stood the Long Island Savings Bank. In the well-appointed Trustees Room, with fine wood, large dark furnishings surrounding a massive boardroom table stood one of two murals in the bank, the Richard Bragraw House." Read On Here

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Go Green: Follow the Grant Money with DOE - Apr. 4

Small to medium-sized businesses: Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez invites you to a grant workshop in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy on Thurs., Apr. 4 at 10 a.m. Learn about free grants made available to small to medium-sized businesses from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. Businesses may be eligible for grants up to $300,000. This is a great opportunity for small businesses, and especially for manufacturers. Register here

Culture Lab LIC Food Vendor Registration

Culture Lab LIC is looking for food vendors for its 2024 outdoor season. Have a food truck or a pop-up table? Want to be a part of Culture Lab LIC's outdoor season every Saturday and Sunday starting in May? Culture Lab LIC wants food vendors of all delicacies to offer to concert-goers and gallery visitors. Fill out this form to receive information on different packages and partnership opportunities.

Restaurants, Bars, and Breweries - Sign Up for Queens Taste!

The annual Queens Taste food festival returns to the New York Hall of Science on Tuesday, May 21, 6-9 p.m. Showcase your restaurant to over 700 attendees, including guests, elected officials, and prominent Queens stakeholders. Participating businesses will receive $250 to defray expenses and essential supplies like silverware and tables. Electrical cooking allowed. Contact Rob MacKay at rmackay@queensny.org for more information. View last year's highlights here.

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