Jamaica Mic Drop — Tsebiyah
Jamaica Avenue & Parsons Blvd NY, United StatesThe next Jamaica Mic Drop will feature poet, singer/songwriter, actor and theatre artist Tsebiyah. Jamaica Mic Drop is a new community-first program made possible with sponsorships from the Jamaica Center BID, MetroPlus and Con Edison. RSVP to check it out…
AD29 Dancing In the Park
Laurelton West Playground 119-99 238th Street, Cambrian Heights, NY, United StatesNYSSCAN 2021 Annual Sickle Cell Walk-a-Thon
Jamaica Center & York College 160th St between Liberty and Archer Avenues, Jamaica, NY, United StatesSUNY Queens EOC College Preparation (Via Zoom)
SUNY Queens Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) 158-29 Archer Avenue, Downtown JamaicaThink you’re not college material? Think again! Everybody can go to college! Pathways-to-College is a SUNY Queens Educational Opportunity Center college preparation program designed to academically prepare you for college. In 8 weeks, you will: Improve your reading for college…
A.B.C. Expo for Kid Entrepreneurs
Laurelton LIRR Station 224-10 141st Road, Rosedale, NY, United StatesAre you a kid entrepreneur? Do you know one? Then you'll certainly want to check out the Art Biz Craft for Young Creative Entrepreneurs expo. This particular expo will be a part of the Laurelton Farmers Market.
Hands on History: Paper Luminaries
King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue (Rufus King Park), JamaicaLanterns used to light the way for many 19th century people trying to get home on a foggy night, or brightened homes with beautiful patterns punched into the tin. Learn about the decorative art side of lanterns — including some…
SACC Jazz Vespers w/ Bassist Kim Clarke
Saint Albans Congregational Church 172-17 Linden Blvd, Jamaica, NYThe Saint Albans Congregational church invites one and all to their free monthly Jazz vespers concert. This afternoon's concert will feature the Bassist Kim Clarke. Kim Clarke is a bassist extraordinaire, who will feature an all ladies group for this…
Homecoming Featuring Danny Simmons with Ron Carter
Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, JamaicaThis event will pair Danny Simmons -- the Co Creator of Def Poetry Jam and an accomplished Author, Poet and Painter -- with legendary two-time Grammy-winning bassist Ron Carter, whose appearances on 2,221 recording sessions make him the most-recorded jazz…
Big Bang Baby
Resorts World Casino - Bar 360 110-00 Rockaway Boulevard, South Ozone ParkInfusing the market with stellar musicianship, unique song selection and relentless stage energy the members of BIG BANG BABY play nineteen instruments, all taking turns on lead vocals for a sound that cannot be matched with a rotating show of…
Alicia Waller & Judith Sloan Double Bill: Migration, Refuge & Finding Home
Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, JamaicaAlicia Waller is recognized for her work as bandleader for the jazz fusion ensemble Alicia Waller & The Excursion and Judith Sloan is known for her veteran contributions to the New York City performance scene, most recently presenting a play-in-progress,…
Black Spectrum Theatre Company 50th Anniversary Gala Part 2
Black Spectrum Theatre 177-01 Baisley Boulevard, JamaicaOn Sunday October 3rd the Black Spectrum Theatre Company will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a Gala reception, Awards presentation and Performances. Join them! The Gala will be Hosted by Ann Tripp of WBLS, Dean Meminger NY1 with special Award…
Braata Folk Singers in Concert 2021 2.0 ONE SHOW ONLY!!!!
Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, JamaicaFolk performance, concert style, brought to you by Braata Folk Singers The Braata Folk Singers are proud ambassadors of Caribbean folk music performance in the United States. The group has persevered through trying odds while still bringing folk music performances…
The Priceless Band
Resorts World Casino - Bar 360 110-00 Rockaway Boulevard, South Ozone ParkThe Priceless Band is a Motown band who perform old school music by Earth wind and fire, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Prince, Whitney Houston and many other legends. This Motown band also performs great hits by new artists such as…
Comic Books, Cartooning, Portfolio, and Stop-Motion Animation
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesComic Book Creation and Cartoon Drawing for Kids - (Ages 7-11) Kids will learn drawing techniques that will allow them to create stories starring original super heroes, Manga characters and humorous cartoons in their own comic books. Every student will…
The 21st Century Performer – Acting, Writing & Filmmaking Intensive
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesHave you ever wondered how your favorite actors go seamlessly from a Hollywood movie to the Broadway stage? Each week, participants will apply their knowledge to transforming real-life, lived experiences into theatrical performances; working on classical and contemporary monologues; and…
Ceramics 101 With Sana Musasama (Ages 7-11)
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesThis introductory course is designed to give students a hands-on educational and artistic experience using the medium of clay. Students will begin with basic hand-building techniques and ways of shaping clay, including coil, pinch and slab methods. Students will also…
Piano: Beginner to Intermediate
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesAn intensive for beginning to intermediate piano students. Each student will practice rhythmic fluency, note reading as well as piano technique while preparing an individual piano piece to practice and perform at the end of the semester. A small-group class…
Ceramics 101 With Sana Musasama (Ages 12 and Up)
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesThis introductory course is designed to give students a hands-on educational and artistic experience using the medium of clay. Students will begin with basic hand-building techniques and ways of shaping clay, including coil, pinch and slab methods. Students will also…
Drawing & Painting 101
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesStudents will be encouraged to develop their own personal style while building their art-making vocabulary and strengthening their fine motor and problem-solving skills. For questions regarding this class, please email [email protected] Event Dates and times Classes will take place at…
Fashion Design 101 with Indo Aboki
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesStudents will learn to draw a 10-figure head, texture/fabric rendering, and create their own design using a sewing machine (provided by JCAL) as well as by hand with a needle. A basic straight stitch, zigzag stitch and buttonholes will also…