LIC Partnership Networking Night - August 9

Mingle with fellow LIC business and community leaders at Five Iron Golf. Learn about upcoming programming and events, while enjoying simulated golf, light bites and drinks.

Five Iron Golf

22-43 Jackson Avenue

August 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

LICP and LIC BID Members: $15

Non-Members: $30

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MFTA Summer Family Night - July 20

Bring your family to celebrate the Summer with a night of artmaking at the Materials for the Arts warehouse. All ages welcome. Discover creative ways to reuse discarded materials. Art stations are guided by MFTA teaching staff and special guest artists. Music, drinks and food provided.

Materials for the Arts

33-00 Northern Blvd, Third Floor

July 20, 5-7:30 p.m.

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MoMA PS1 Music Series Returns - July 21

MoMA PS1 kicks off the 25th season of its iconic music series Warm Up with electronic music and DJ sets from Frankie Bones, Kiki Kudo, World of Command, and Dreamcrusher. The program features a custom stage designed by artist Raque Ford and provisions by Street Vendor Project. LIC residents get in free.

MoMA PS1

22-25 Jackson Avenue

July 21, 5-10 p.m.

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LIC Happenings

Thursday, July 20, 6 p.m. - Explore LIC with NYC Community Photowalk, a meetup and social group for local photographers. Details

Friday, July 21, Sunset - Watch "Turning Red" at Queensbridge Park with free popcorn, facepainting, balloons and more, sponsored by Council Member Julie Won. Details

Saturday, July 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Create an embroidered photo using magazine clippings at Art Strong's adults only craft night, BYOB. Details

Saturday, July 22, 8 p.m. - Learn Latin dance at Cucala Dance Company's July social with an open bar, free class, performances and more. Details

Saturday, July 22, 8:30-10:30 p.m. - Watch "Top Gun: Maverick" for free outdoors at Hunter's Point South Park, thanks to Hunters Point Parks Conservancy. Details

Friday, July 21 through Sunday, July 23 - Enjoy free outdoor music at Culture Lab LIC from BOMBZR, Kid Java, Emy and the Epix, The Black Soul Experience and Roxiny. Details

Tuesday, July 25, 7 p.m. - Experience free live Afro-Caribbean soul music at Gantry Plaza State Park thanks to Kupferberg Center for the Arts. Details

QEDC's Best Restaurants in the Borough

Check out the QEDC Queens Tourism Council's complete list of best restaurants in the borough, featuring LIC favorites such as Adda, Blend on the Water, Hibino LIC, Hupo, JACX&CO, Levante, M. Wells, Manducatis Rustica, Ottomanelli’s By The Water, Xi’an Famous Foods and Yumpling. Details

Knock Knock

Introducing Knock Knock, a new restaurant in Long Island City at 42-44 Crescent Street. Specializing in dim sum, unique cocktails, and specialty coffee, the eatery welcomes the community to gather and celebrate its opening. Inspired by Cantonese finger-tapping tea culture, Knock Knock's menu boasts comforting dishes like soup dumplings and noodle soups. The sleek, modern design features two expansive bars—a coffee bar showcasing Coffee Project New York's curated coffee program and an additional bar offering contemporary cocktails. Join Knock Knock for an unforgettable dining experience. Learn more

Hurricane Preparedness Webinar - August 3

The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) can help you create a business continuity plan to manage extreme weather events. Learn how to:

• Stay in business: identify your key business functions, employees, and documents
• Protect your investments: understand how to protect your assets and navigate insurance processes
• Be ready for action: create a business continuity plan for your business

Webinar

August 3, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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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