Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL)
Strength Courage & Wisdom
Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, JamaicaStrength Courage & Wisdom explores the range of women's voices. Whether it's their natural tongue that comes in like a lamb or the boom of their chosen expression that has the roar of a lion. Four women will command the…
Evolution (Through May 3rd)
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesDon't miss the group exhibition Evolution -- curated by Lisa D. Wade and featuring Jaimee Todd, Issa Cabrera, Anisa Li-a-ping, Lisa Maria Maya, and Alexander Bustamante.
JCAL Reads: My Village and Me
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesRead and discuss thought-provoking literature in this popular series! JCAL's popular literary series will return for an engaging six-week run, sponsored by a Humanities New York Vision/Action Grant. The series is facilitated by Kareem Hayes, a.k.a INF The Author. The…
Thursday Night Jazz Presents: Sullivan Fortner
Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, JamaicaDon't miss this free presentation of Grammy award-winning musician Sullivan Fortner! For the past decade, Sullivan Fortner has been stretching deep-rooted talents as a pianist, composer, band leader and uncompromising individualist. The GRAMMY Award-winning artist out of New Orleans received…
Evolution (Through May 3rd)
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesDon't miss the group exhibition Evolution -- curated by Lisa D. Wade and featuring Jaimee Todd, Issa Cabrera, Anisa Li-a-ping, Lisa Maria Maya, and Alexander Bustamante.
Evolution Artist Talk
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesMeet the talented artists from the Evolution Group Exhibition! Mingle with the JCAL Fellows as they share their experiences, inspirations, and insights. Artists will have merchandise for sale. ARTWorks is a fellowship focused on career sustainability for emerging, underrepresented visual…
Evolution (Through May 3rd)
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesDon't miss the group exhibition Evolution -- curated by Lisa D. Wade and featuring Jaimee Todd, Issa Cabrera, Anisa Li-a-ping, Lisa Maria Maya, and Alexander Bustamante.
Riddim Section Presents: Steven Kroon
Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, JamaicaSteven Kroon has worked with such notables as Luther Vandross, 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 as…
10 Minute Film Festival 2024
Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, JamaicaCheck out this free film festival in Queens! JCAL's 10 Minute Film Festival presents exciting independent short films from NYC-based artists. The event will feature insightful Q&A discussions, networking opportunities and more. On Day 1, JCAL will present a special…
Evolution (Through May 3rd)
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesDon't miss the group exhibition Evolution -- curated by Lisa D. Wade and featuring Jaimee Todd, Issa Cabrera, Anisa Li-a-ping, Lisa Maria Maya, and Alexander Bustamante.
Evolution Interactive Art Workshop
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesJoin the folks at the Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning for a hands-on artmaking workshop.
10 Minute Film Festival 2024
Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, JamaicaCheck out this free film festival in Queens! JCAL's 10 Minute Film Festival presents exciting independent short films from NYC-based artists. The event will feature insightful Q&A discussions, networking opportunities and more. On Day 1, JCAL will present a special…
Evolution Closing Reception
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesJoin the curator -- Lisa Wade -- and artists of the group exhibition "Evolution" for a closing reception.
Thursday Night Jazz w/ Isaiah J. Thompson
Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, JamaicaIsaiah has performed with major artists, including Ron Carter, John Pizzarelli, Christian McBride, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Steve Turre and Buster Williams. His recording debut was featured on Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Blue Engine Records’ Handful of Keys album with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, and he has since released multiple…
Riddim Section Presents: Nelson Matthew Gonzalez
Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, JamaicaNelson Mathew Gonzalez was raised in a musical family. His grandfather, Benny Ayala, is a seasoned Plenero composer and folklorist. As a young child, Matthew was surrounded by Afro-Caribbean rhythms and Puerto Rican folkloric music. He has performed with many…
Show Us What You Got – Opening Reception
Resorts World Casino 110-00 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, New York, United StatesThe Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning is pleased to present Show Us What You Got, an exhibit hosted by Resorts World Casino.
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!
Jewelry Making Workshop
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesJoin the folks at the Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning for a fun and creative evening at a jewelry making workshop!
