Poetry / Spoken Word
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…
Def Poetry Jam Reunion
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesOne and all are invited to the Def Poetry Jam Reunion featuring: Jessica Care Moore, Ursula Rucker, Abiodun Oyewole, Derick Cross, Vanessa Hilary.
Juneteenth in Queens
Roy Wilkins Park 119-08 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, NY, United StatesJoin us as we engage in commemorating 157 years of Black Liberation on Juneteenth at Roy Wilkins Park on Sunday, June 19 2022. There will be a host of interactive activities happening in the park, stay tuned to our site…
Poetry Showcase
King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue (Rufus King Park), JamaicaFree event! Thankful Queens Underground Film Festival amazing event lined up. Aug 20th Jamica Queens in the King Manor Museum backyard Vendors, I’ll be one of the featured Artist. ENJOY IT, YOU GOT IT. Life is beautiful FREE EVENT
Just Being
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesJoin us for an evening of Jazz, various forms of dance, storytelling, spoken word and so much more. "Just BEing" is an artistic blend of various pronouncements in relation to "this thing called life", identity, and chosen existence that creates…
Together We Can Be The Dream: Celebrate the Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, JamaicaMusic, poetry, speeches and performances will be the order of the day when New York State Senator Leroy Comrie brings southeast Queens together to celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Reporter, author and distinguished speaker…
We The People Civics Fair
King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue (Rufus King Park), JamaicaKing Manor is excited to be participating in this year’s Civic Season programming! Our Civics Fair will include booths with activities from local organizations including NAACP, South Queens Womens’ March, G!rl Be Heard, and Abuela Neighborhood Maintenance. We will also…
It Starts With Me: Spreading Hope, Courage and Unity
Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, JamaicaNew York State Senator Leroy Comrie, in conjunction with a great number of other elected representatives, is pleased to present "It Starts With Me: Spreading Hope, Courage and Unity". Come celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King,…
Peace Culture
Saint Albans (Archie Spigner) Park 175-18 Merrick Boulevard, Saint Albans, NYCelebrate unity and harmony on April 11th, 2024 at 3:30pm with local religious leaders and politicians when the international Peace Run comes to Queens. The Peace Run is an international torch relay that embodies humanity's collective aspiration for peace and…
Juneteenth: In Our Words
Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, JamaicaDon't miss this presentation of music, spoken word poetry, visual art and more!