Arts Education/Instruction
Hands on History: Puppet Theatres!
King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue (Rufus King Park), JamaicaAs the year comes to an end, celebrate the holiday season with King Manor! Since puppets were a popular holiday gift for children living in the 19th century, join us to make your own puppets and miniature puppet theatre! Hands…
Holiday on the Avenue
King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue (Rufus King Park), JamaicaHolidays on the Avenue returns to Jamaica, hosted this year at King Manor! Come visit the museum for a FREE, festive afternoon of arts and crafts, gift giveaways, a small business faire, and the annual tree lighting in Rufus King…
Winter Festival
Roy Wilkins Park 119-08 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, NY, United States
Slated for Destruction: Learn how a Piano works by Destroying One
Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning 161-04 Jamaica Avenue, JamaicaIn this workshop, attendees will get to learn how an old, unsalvageable piano works by destroying it -- and taking a look inside the instrument! Each attendee will have the opportunity to see, feel, and experience all the internal mechanisms…
Christmas Grand Market
Merrick Academy 136-25 218th Street, Springfield Gardens
MINDSET MAKEOVER: Virtual Vision Board Bash
Zoom Online, NYBe intentional in 2022 & Join us Wednesday night at 7pm for our vision board session in the comfort of your own home. ZOOM: 827 2717 3612 PASSCODE: 466263
Hands on History: Douglass Day!
King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue (Rufus King Park), JamaicaOur monthly Hands on History family program returns for Douglass Day! Celebrate Frederick Douglass' 205th or 206th birthday and Valentine's Day together and learn about abolition activism and civil rights in the 19th century! Did you know Douglass chose his…
Thursday Night Jazz Presents Emma Frank
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesAbout Emma Frank - Born and raised outside of Boston, Emma Frank spent almost ten years in Montreal, working, getting a literature degree at McGill University, and working on songwriting before moving to New York City four years ago. Frank’s…
Riddim Section Presents: Steven Kroon
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesSteven Kroon has worked with such notables as Luther Van Dross, Ron Carter , Aretha Franklin, Lady Gaga and much more. He's played on an array of television shows from the Tonight Show to David Letterman, Jay Leno, as well…
Hands on History: Irish Immigrant Women
King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue (Rufus King Park), JamaicaHands on History is a FREE family program series held each first Saturday of the month at King Manor from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. March 8th is International Women’s Day, but March is also Irish Heritage Month. In celebration…
Family Fun Day/School of the Arts Open House
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesJCAL's Family Fun Day/School of the Arts Open House will feature live entertainment and Workshops with Professional Teaching Artists. Attendees will get a hands-on feel for each of our classes as our teaching artists lead interactive workshops. The event will…
Black Homeownership: The Pride Of St. Albans
Online NY, United StatesQueens native and photographer Elias Williams celebrates the history and everyday people of his hometown, St. Albans, Queens. This historically rich and underrepresented community continues to exemplify the best of middle-class life in America and has the distinction of housing…
Jazz Improvisation Workshop with Lesley Mok
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesTake part in a hands-on workshop, learning basic musical improvisation alongside jazz artist Lesley Mok. Lesley will introduce a structural improvisation method called Conduction Technique which was pioneered by American cornetist, composer, and improviser Butch Morris. The class will consist…
Hands on History: Floral Fun: Mother’s Celebration
King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue (Rufus King Park), JamaicaHands on History is a FREE family program series held each first Saturday of the month at King Manor from 1-4pm. Explore floral scents and the uses of botanicals in the 19th century by making your own scented sachets to…
JCAL Sip and Paint w/ Erica Purnell
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesJCAL Presents Sip and Paint night hosted by Erica Purnell. Ms. E has been instructing Painting Party Events since 2018. In this class you can expect 2 hours of creative fun with Ms. E as she will instruct step by…
OYA
Black Spectrum Theatre 177-01 Baisley Boulevard, JamaicaThis dance drama, is a representation the spiritual aspects of the Yoruba spirituality. MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED AND WEAR A MASK BABA DAVID WRIGHT NEW PLAY Thursday, May 19, 2022 7:00 PM Friday, May 20, 2022 7:00 PM Saturday, May…
Eastern Dances! A Building Equity Initiative at JCAL
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesAn evening of dance, presenting various dance styles from the Continent of Asia. 'ENJOY" an evening of dance styles from the continent of Asia, presented by Creative Performances as a part of the Building Equity Initiative. Date: May 21,…
Def Poetry Jam Reunion Concert
Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, JamaicaSpecial Announcement: We're celebrating our 50th Anniversary with this groundbreaking spoken word concert featuring original cast members from HBO's Def Poetry Jam, and more. At the Def Poetry Jam Reunion Concert, Danny Simmons brings the talent of his beloved HBO…
JCAL’s Queens International Children’s Festival
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesJCAL's Queens International Children's Festival has returned with free entertainment and activities for the entire family to enjoy. The two-day fun-filled family event brings high-quality arts performances and craft activities to inspire young people and families to enjoy the arts.…
