Join us as we discuss the unique qualities that have kept Long Island City resilient through COVID-19, investments in physical and social infrastructure needed to maintain momentum, and how LIC can be a model for New York’s economic recovery. Questions? Please contact Bari Lasky at blasky@licpartnership.org.

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave.

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Join 200+ other incredible creators and innovators for Queens Tech Night 2022, featuring talks, community partners, and more. LICP is proud to co-host the event along with Ben Guttmann, Kaufman Astoria Studios (LICP Member) and Plaxall (LICP Member).

Thursday, Dec. 1, 6:30-9 p.m.

LICP Member Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Ave.

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By Bob Singleton, Executive Director, Greater Astoria Historical Society (LICP Member)

On October 21-23, the 20th annual OHNY Weekend unlocked almost 300 places across the five boroughs through free talks, tours, and behind-the-scenes access. 'Local Houses of Worship' was our theme for 2022. Read the story of the Most Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church, 32-23 36th Street in Long Island City here.

LICP Member Artego is pleased to announce 'The Thing About Things', a solo exhibition of new paintings by Richard Pasquarelli. Pasquarelli’s Collection paintings are based on the photographs he takes during his visits in the homes of those affected by hoarding disorder, and his Relic paintings explore the relationships and the import with which we imbue inanimate objects.

Friday, Nov. 4, 5:30 p.m.

Studio Artego, 32-88 48th St.

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Produced by LICP Members LIC-A and Culture Lab LIC, Off the Wall, The Affordable Holiday Art Fair, showcases holiday artwork to the greater NYC area while also giving members of the surrounding communities the opportunity to buy art as gifts, enhance their homes or start their own collections. The exhibit includes affordably priced, original artwork including drawings, paintings, sculpture, mixed media and ceramics.

Saturday, Nov. 5, 6-9 p.m.

Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Ave.

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LICP Member MoMA PS1 is hosting a cheer station for the NYC Marathon in the public plaza in front of the museum’s front entrance. The Fan Fuel station will feature free refreshments, live music by Sazon Department, and a sign making station—presented in collaboration with On. MoMA PS1 is located three blocks from the marathon route, at the point where runners first enter Queens on the Pulaski Bridge.

Sunday, Nov. 6, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

MoMA PS1, 22-25 Jackson Ave.

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LICP Member Hunters Point Studios is hosting their first Open Studios, where creative professionals will open their studios to show their work. Fellow LICP members and colleagues are invited to view the space and visit the studios. Drinks and snacks will be served. RSVP to andrea@hunterspointstudios.com.

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 5-8 p.m.

Hunters Point Studios, 51-02 21st St. 4th Floor

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Cass Calder Smith Architecture + Interiors, with offices in New York City and San Francisco, is dedicated to excellence in Architecture and Interior Design. Since its inception in 1990, the firm has designed a diverse range of residential and commercial interiors. Their work is firmly based in the modernist idiom, where innovation and creativity are balanced by common sense and experience. The firm is known for creating projects with exceptional spatial and material qualities, and for providing outstanding professional service. For inquiries, reach out to Suzanna Koolidge suzanna@casscaldersmith.com. For more information on their projects and the company, check out the website: www.casscaldersmith.com.

November 1-6: Queens World Film Festival screens many films at locations across queens and LIC. Details

November 5: Queens Botanical Garden hosts a pumpkin smash with NYC Compost Project at Lou Lodati Park. Details

November 5: LICP Member Hunters Point Parks Conservancy will host the 8th Annual LIC Bulbfest. Details

November 7: Early bird registration deadline for NYC Restaurant Week, first 50 registrations from Queens are free! To register, log in and complete the participation form here. If you have participated before but don’t know your credentials or if you have any questions, email nycrestweek@nycgo.com.

November 8: Queens Together and Citizens Committee for NYC will host an info session via zoom where the Citizens Committee staff will explain how to apply for their small business grants as well as answering any questions. Register here.

December 7 & 11: Showcase your business at Commonpoint Queens' Wrap and Ribbon Holiday Markets. For more information, please contact Beth Taboh at (718) 225-6750 ext. 212 or by email at btaboh@commonpointqueens.org.

Accompany Capital is an approved Small Business Administration (SBA) Intermediary Lender and a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners as they launch and grow their businesses with access to affordable credit, financial education, training in technology, and best business practices. Apply online for microloans and small business loans here.