Talk/Discussion/Forum
The Writing of Audre Lorde
Online NY, United StatesBased on the writing of Audre Lorde, conversations will be facilitated by Stephanie D. Delia, an immigration attorney with deep roots in Southeast Queens. JCAL Reads will take place via Zoom starting Tuesday, February 22nd, at 7pm, and continue each…
Meet the Playwright – “Queen Bess – The Bessie Coleman Story
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesJCAL is thrilled to announce that Meet the Playwright will return next month and for the first time, it will take place in person at our black box theater. Meet the Playwright is a curated script-development series showcasing local Queens…
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…
JCAL Talks Presents: Frank Wu & Jeffrey Rosenstock
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesThe upcoming installment of JCAL Talks is the finale of the series’ first in-person season. Founded in 2020, community based thought leaders in fields ranging from education to business have graced the stage at JCAL to lead impactful conversations with…
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…
Juneteenth Yes or No?
Online NY, United StatesJuneteenth is celebrated but should it be.? 5 Aftican Activists, Writers and Scholars offer varying opinions based on the same set of historical facts.
H.P. Lovecraft at King Manor
King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue (Rufus King Park), JamaicaKing Manor is excited to announce another addition to our Spooky Season event series this Fall! Author David J. Goodwin will we leading a discussion and presentation on horror writer H.P. Lovecraft’s adventures throughout New York City, including a visit…
Conch Shell Productions: Reading Series
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesAs a part of JCAL's Building Equity for BIIPOC Artists, we're thrilled to present Conch Shell Productions’ New Works Reading Series. The play reading series will feature 3 new one-act works written by members of Conch Shell Productions’ Artist Collective…
Fabric Workshop with Indo Aboki
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesJoin us for this interactive fabric workshop with an industry professional! About this event This informative workshop will be a round table discussion about different fabrics and their uses and how it has evolved over time. It will include…