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“Tower” Projection Nights – Jamaica Flux
“Tower” Projection Nights – Jamaica Flux
Tower is an interdisciplinary installation work utilizing sculpture, video projection, archiving and community participation. The project reflects on climate change and the biblical story of The Tower of Babel—a story of greed and value of cultural differences. The artwork is…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “A Wrinkle In Time” (PG)
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “A Wrinkle In Time” (PG)
After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him. Director: Ava DuVernay Writers: Jennifer Lee (screenplay by), Jeff Stockwell (screenplay by), Madeleine L’Engle (based upon…
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ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “The Lion King” (PG)
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “The Lion King” (PG)
After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery. Director: Jon Favreau Writers: Jeff Nathanson (screenplay by), Irene Mecchi (based on “The Lion King” screenplay by),…
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Greater Allen Cathedral Back 2 School Book Bag Giveaway
Greater Allen Cathedral Back 2 School Book Bag Giveaway
The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York will distribute free backpacks on Saturday, August 28. The Backpack Giveaway is for children 4-18 years old. Backpacks are free, however, online registration is required, and limited to five children per transaction.…
Redistricting 101 WORKSHOP
Redistricting 101 WORKSHOP
Are you aware of the impact that redistricting and reapportionment can have on your communities? Join us this Wednesday, July 28th at 6 PM with the Guy R. Brewer United Democratic Club and two amazing presenters, Jeffrey Wice and John…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Annie” (PG)
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Annie” (PG)
A foster kid, who lives with her mean foster mom, sees her life change when business tycoon and New York City mayoral candidate Will Stacks makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in. Director: Will Gluck Writers: Will Gluck…
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FINANCES FOR THE EMERGING ARTIST
FINANCES FOR THE EMERGING ARTIST
Join us for a free financial skill building workshop for on July 29, 6 - 7:30pm (via zoom)! Designed for recent High School to Art School (HS2AS) alumni and emerging artists looking to tackle the fundamentals of money management, this virtual workshop…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “The Last Dragon” (PG-13)
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “The Last Dragon” (PG-13)
In New York City, a young man searches for a Master to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as the Glow. Director: Michael Schultz Writer: Louis Venosta Stars: Taimak, Vanity, Christopher Murney
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Jamaica Mic Drop (Live Music, Spoken Word and More)
Jamaica Mic Drop (Live Music, Spoken Word and More)
With sponsorships from the Jamaica Center BID, MetroPlus and Con Edison, the event will take place in the Parsons Public Space—the full block between Archer and Jamaica Avenue on Parsons Boulevard. Jamaica Mic Drop is a new community-first program created…
Classic (Denzel Washington) Film Fridays – “American Gangster”
Classic (Denzel Washington) Film Fridays – “American Gangster”
An outcast New York City cop is charged with bringing down Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas, whose real life inspired this partly biographical film. Director: Ridley Scott Writers: Steven Zaillian, Mark Jacobson (article “The Return of Superfly”) Stars: Denzel Washington,…
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Community Health Fair
Community Health Fair
New York City Council Member Adrienne Adams and the Sickle Cell Awareness Foundation Corp Int'l are proud to present a community health fair. Don't miss this annual Community Health Fair. Get your free health check up on site! For more…
A Community Baby Shower
A Community Baby Shower
New & Expecting Parents come out for an afternoon of music, lite bites, games, tons of giveaways, and important information sessions! PLEASE RSVP LINK BELOW!!!
The Laurelton Farmers Market
The Laurelton Farmers Market
The Chae Corp Sovereign Markets are dedicated to bringing food sovereignty to South Queens, New York. Our mission is to cultivate our community's health by creating access to farm-fresh produce & hand-crafted foods, local artisanal products, and robust resources &…
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Greater Allen Cathedral Sunday Night Live!
Greater Allen Cathedral Sunday Night Live!
The GAC Music Department presents Sunday Night LIVE, Chapter 3, Sunday, August 1 at 6:00pm at GAC 110-31 Floyd H Flake Blvd Jamaica, NY 11433. Guests include: Grammy Award-Winning gospel recording artist, Le’Andria Johnson and Charles Butler & Trinity! Mark…
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ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Raya and the Last Dragon” (PG)
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Raya and the Last Dragon” (PG)
In a realm known as Kumandra, a re-imagined Earth inhabited by an ancient civilization, a warrior named Raya is determined to find the last dragon. Directors: Don Hall, Carlos López Estrada, Paul Briggs (co-directed by) Writers: Qui Nguyen (screenplay by),…
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Touch Object Tuesdays!
Touch Object Tuesdays!
Discover King Manor’s 19th-century collections every Tuesday this August. Drop in and join us out in front of the museum for an up-close and personal look at some of our rarely-seen collections objects and get a chance to touch, hold,…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Selma” (PG-13)
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Selma” (PG-13)
A chronicle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1965. Director: Ava DuVernay Writer: Paul Webb Stars: David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Oprah Winfrey
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ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “42” (PG)
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “42” (PG)
In 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era when he was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers and faces considerable racism in the process. Director: Brian Helgeland Writer: Brian Helgeland Stars:…
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ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Godzilla vs. Kong” (PG-13)
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Godzilla vs. Kong” (PG-13)
The epic next chapter in the cinematic Monsterverse pits two of the greatest icons in motion picture history against one another – the fearsome Godzilla and the mighty Kong – with humanity caught in the balance. Director: Adam Wingard Writers:…
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JAMS Under the Stars
JAMS Under the Stars
Kids Activities and show. Concert- 6:00 pm; An evening concert that kicks off the next day festivities, paying homage to the musical icons of jazz, R&B, Rock & Funk in historic green Rufus King Park.
“Tower” Projection Nights – Jamaica Flux
“Tower” Projection Nights – Jamaica Flux
Tower is an interdisciplinary installation work utilizing sculpture, video projection, archiving and community participation. The project reflects on climate change and the biblical story of The Tower of Babel — a story of greed and value of cultural differences. The…
2 events,
JAMS Festival
JAMS Festival
A full day of multi-cultural family fun, shopping, foods, community resources and entertainment. Located on (10) blocks of Jamaica Ave., closed of vehicular traffic, Parsons Blvd. to 170th Streets.
Hands on History: Curiosity Cabinet
Hands on History: Curiosity Cabinet
This month, explore curiosity cabinets -- miniature early museums of the 18th century. Find out how early Americans learned about nature and culture (including the problematic parts) then make your own curiosity cabinet as we think about good practices for…
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ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Rio” (PG)
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Rio” (PG)
When Blu, a domesticated macaw from small-town Minnesota, meets the fiercely independent Jewel, he takes off on an adventure to Rio de Janeiro with the bird of his dreams. Director: Carlos Saldanha Writers: Carlos Saldanha (story), Earl Richey Jones (story),…
2 events,
Senior Farmers Market
Senior Farmers Market
If you are a senior (aged 60 years or older) who lives in New York State, and are low-income, you may be eligible to receive Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) checks. Seniors who are eligible for this program receive…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – Karaoke Night
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – Karaoke Night
Can you really sing? There is only one way to find out. Let the crowd be the judge at A Better Jamaica's karaoke night. Come on out!
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ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Inside Out” (PG)
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Inside Out” (PG)
After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions – Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness – conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school. Directors: Pete Docter, Ronnie…
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BSTC Summer Café: The Mighty Kamm Band
BSTC Summer Café: The Mighty Kamm Band
The Black Spectrum Theatre Company is pleased to present a Summer Café performance of The Mighty Kamm Band R&B, Soul, Motown & Classic Hits. There’ll also be spoken word, comedy, a ten minute play, and more. Food concession opens at…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “The Last Dragon” (PG-13)
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “The Last Dragon” (PG-13)
In New York City, a young man searches for a Master to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as the Glow. Director: Michael Schultz Writer: Louis Venosta Stars: Taimak, Vanity, Christopher Murney
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Classic (Denzel Washington) Film Fridays – “Malcolm X”
Classic (Denzel Washington) Film Fridays – “Malcolm X”
Biographical epic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader, from his early life and career as a small-time gangster, to his ministry as a member of the Nation of Islam. Director: Spike Lee Writers: Alex Haley (book “The Autobiography…
4 events,
Greater Allen Cathedral Walk-A-Thon 2021
Greater Allen Cathedral Walk-A-Thon 2021
Join The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York Ladies Usher Board #1 for a 2 mile healthy walk on Saturday, August 14 at 10:00 am-1:00 pm at St. Albans Park located on Floyd H, Flake Blvd (formerly Merrick Blvd.)…
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Black Spectrum Theatre Summer Cafe f/ Bryan Coke Lammers and Craig Crawford
Black Spectrum Theatre Summer Cafe f/ Bryan Coke Lammers and Craig Crawford
The Black Spectrum Theatre is pleased to present their Summer Cafe. Join them as they welcome Craig Crawford and Bryan Coke Lammers & Friends to the stage.
BSTC Summer Café: Bryan Coke Lammers & Friends, Plus Craig Crawford
BSTC Summer Café: Bryan Coke Lammers & Friends, Plus Craig Crawford
The Black Spectrum Theatre Company is pleased to present a Summer Café performance of Bryan Coke Lammers & Friends Plus Craig Crawford. There’ll also be spoken word, comedy, a ten minute play, and more. Food concession opens at 5:30 pm
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FREE Virtual Tour: Ocean Wonders: Sharks
FREE Virtual Tour: Ocean Wonders: Sharks
New York Aquarium is hosting a special FREE virtual tour of its "Ocean Wonders: Sharks!" exhibit on Thursday, August 19 at 6pm. Learn more about the aquarium's sharks, rays, sea turtles, and more with experts and educators. RSVP at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vZIYADuRTN6_aFI-lRe0kg
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Don’t miss Shred Fest!
Don’t miss Shred Fest!
You have any documents containing personal or sensitive information you need to #ShredIT On Friday, August 20 and Saturday, August 21, safely dispose of your documents and avoid identity theft. Limit 2 bags per person.
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Don’t miss Shred Fest!
Don’t miss Shred Fest!
You have any documents containing personal or sensitive information you need to #ShredIT!!! On Friday, August 20 and Saturday, August 21, safely dispose of your documents and avoid identity theft. Limit 2 bags per person.
Vitals Health & Wellness Music Festival
Vitals Health & Wellness Music Festival
Join us at VITALS, a free outdoor health and wellness festival highlighting organizations and entrepreneurs advancing health equity amongst communities of color. Featuring musicians from The Dream Unfinished and the Harlem Chamber Players.
Kidney Health In Communities Of Color
Kidney Health In Communities Of Color
LiveOnNY is partnering with the Dennis Bligen Kidney Foundation to provide a webinar on kidney health and resources for those experiencing advanced kidney disease on Saturday, August 21st, 2021 at 12:00pm. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the leading causes…
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Healthy Heart Hope Inc.’s Walk-A-Thon
Healthy Heart Hope Inc.’s Walk-A-Thon
Healthy Heart Hope Inc.'s Walk-A-Thon, starting at the Rochdale Village Rose Garden, to raise heart health awareness in the Queens community. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 516-668-4587.
Greater Allen Cathedral Back 2 School Sneaker Giveaway
Greater Allen Cathedral Back 2 School Sneaker Giveaway
The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York will distribute free sneakers on Saturday, August 28. The Sneaker Giveaway will be distributed to children, ages 2 - 12 years old. Sneakers are free, however, online registration is required, and limited…
Back to School Mental Health Awareness
Back to School Mental Health Awareness
Loveyourbag is hosting a Back to School Mental Health Awareness Event at Montbellier Park. Free book bags and school supplies will be distributed to youth ages 5-18. For more information, visit http://loveyourbag.org. #SoutheastQueens
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Manor Flow Yoga
Manor Flow Yoga
Join us on the King Manor lawn for FREE weekly outdoor yoga sessions with I Am Yogi Studios, every Sunday morning at 10am! #BlackLivesMatter
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Sealing and Expungement Information Session
Sealing and Expungement Information Session
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and The Legal Aid Society will host a virtual Sealing and Expungement Information Session to share information about sealing and expunging criminal records in New York State. Attorneys will also conduct legal consultations to determine…
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