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Riddim Section Presents: Chardavoine

Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica

Chardavoine has covered the gambit of musical styles through the waves of his guitar. Born in Haiti, he represents the best of modern music and the future of jazz. Chardavoine is a concrete manifestation of 'Haitian Jazz'. Throughout his career,…

Free

Thursday Night Jazz Presents: Miki Yamanaka

Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica

Join us for an unforgettable evening of jazz with the talented pianist Miki Yamanaka. 34-year old Japanese-born pianist Miki Yamanaka has called New York City home since 2012 and in the past decade has wasted no time establishing herself as…

Free

Queens Tech & Job Fair

Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica

Queens' tech scene is booming, yet the diversity within its tech workforce lags behind the borough's rich fabric. To bridge this gap and dismantle barriers for marginalized communities, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. invites you to the 2024 Queens…

Free

It Starts With Me: Spreading Hope, Courage and Unity

Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica

New 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,…

Free

Thursday Night Jazz Presents Gabriel Chakarji + Juan Diego Villalobosm

Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica

Get ready for an incredible night of jazz music at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center! The Jazz series "Thursday Night Jazz" presents cutting-edge contemporary jazz artists ranging from emerging to established talent on the scene. The 2023-24 season will kick off…

Free

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Making Moves Dance Festival 2023

Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica

From September 22nd - September 24th, witness the power of movement and celebrate diverse cultures through dance! JCAL’s free Making Moves Dance Festival is taking place at 153-10 Jamaica Avenue. The event is 7 pm each day. Opening receptions will…

Free
Recurring

Making Moves Dance Festival 2023

Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica

From September 22nd - September 24th, witness the power of movement and celebrate diverse cultures through dance! JCAL’s free Making Moves Dance Festival is taking place at 153-10 Jamaica Avenue. The event is 7 pm each day. Opening receptions will…

Free
Recurring

Making Moves Dance Festival 2023

Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica

From September 22nd - September 24th, witness the power of movement and celebrate diverse cultures through dance! JCAL’s free Making Moves Dance Festival is taking place at 153-10 Jamaica Avenue. The event is 7 pm each day. Opening receptions will…

Free

Empower My Hood 2nd Annual Scholarship Gala

Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica

Empower My Hood Incorporated (EMH Inc.) is a growing non-profit organization that specializes in college access and success. Our team is composed of young black professionals who grew up in similar underserved communities. Join them for the 2nd Annual Scholarship…

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The Braata Folks Singers in Concert

Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica

A Caribbean vocal ensemble, the Braata Folk Singers, expanded their repertoire in 2021, having not performed a full concert season in over five years, but managed a stellar comeback on the heels of the pandemic. At the time, return to…

$25 – $30

JCAL 10 Minute Film Festival

Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica

Check 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. Following the opening reception at 6:30pm, 10…

Free

Thursday Night Jazz w/ Melissa Almaguer

Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica

Born in Mexico, Melissa is a New York City based tap dancer, performer, educator, producer and overall creator. Being her country’s leading tap dancer, Melissa has performed as a soloist all around Mexico. She has taught workshops worldwide and she…

Free

Riddim Section: Angels Caribbean Band

Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica

Angels Caribbean Band consists of a team of dynamic and talented musicians and singers from various Caribbean islands. The original concept behind the formation of this group is to promote and preserve Caribbean arts, culture and heritage. Check them out…

Free

Fanike! African Dance Troupe Cultural Gala

Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica

Fanike! African Dance Troupe is pleased to present a Black and Women's History Month Cultural Gala. Bring family & friends to enjoy an exciting evening of African dance, live drumming and culture. Our 16th Annual Black History & Woman History…

$30

Kofago Dance Ensemble – Black History Month Dance Performance

Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica

Kofago Dance Ensemble exists at the nexus of African dance traditions and the Black experience in America. Their work as a dance company is focused on healing and ritual through the performing arts.

Mississippi Land

Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica

About the play: In Greenville Mississippi after the civil war, the willims, a family of sharecroppers managed to acquire the land their ancestors once lived and worked as slaves. The year is 1945 and the matriarch of the family Ethel-May…

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Together We Can Be The Dream: Celebrate the Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica

Music, 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…

Free

100 Suits Gala

Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica

100Suits invites one and all to their annual gala. Join them as they honor civic and community leaders that exemplify what it means to serve the people.

$200

Manipuri Classical Dance

Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica

The Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts is pleased to present Manipuri Classical Dance, featuring Jagannath Lairenjam, Sohini Ray, Sudeshna Swayamprabha, Krishnakali Dasgupta, and Rise Women Rise. For more information, call (917) 673-1105, (347) 237-1628 or (917) 674-4746.

Free

JCAL’s Golden Anniversary Gala

Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica

Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) is about to celebrate 50 years of service to Southeast Queens in 2022—and we hope to celebrate with you! Founded in 1972, JCAL has spent five decades providing opportunities for artists and arts-lovers…

$200 – $300