Calendar – Office of the Queens Borough President

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					1 Exhibition: Utopia Selected works from the CoSpire Art Initiative 10:00 am Exhibition: Utopia Selected works from the CoSpire Art Initiative @ The Yeh Art Gallery at St. John's University Jan 25 @ 10:00 am – Mar 23 @ 5:00 pm Tickets The Yeh Art Gallery at St. John’s University proudly presents Utopia: Selected works from the CoSpire Art Initiative, a debut exhibition showcasing artwork and sketchbooks from the CoSpire Art Initiative, an artists’ cooperative dedicated to[...] Vocational Training: SOUND AND LIGHTING 5:00 pm Vocational Training: SOUND AND LIGHTING @ Jamaica Performing Arts Center Jan 30 @ 5:00 pm – Mar 5 @ 7:00 pm Tickets DSI International Inc is collaborating with JCAL at the Performing Arts Center to teach the skill of lighting and sound for those students willing to learn! It is a 6 week course with classes every[...] BHS 23rd Annual Winter Art Show: Virtual and Live Exhibit 9:00 am BHS 23rd Annual Winter Art Show: Virtual and Live Exhibit @ Bayside Historical Society Feb 5 @ 9:00 am – Mar 3 @ 5:00 pm Tickets Bayside Historical Society’s 23rd Annual Winter Art Show, showcasing contemporary Queens-based artists, will be held from FEBRUARY 5 — MARCH 3, 2024. The event will feature a combination of online galleries on the BHS website[...] Free Intermediate ESL CLass @ Project New Yorker 9:45 am Free Intermediate ESL CLass @ Project New Yorker @ Project New Yorker Feb 7 @ 9:45 am – Mar 27 @ 11:15 am Tickets In partnership with The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, Project New Yorker is offering free conversational ESL classes for adult learners. These classes are aimed at intermediate level speakers. Classes are in person. Flushing Tech Meetup at Tech Incubator at Queens College 4:00 pm Flushing Tech Meetup at Tech Incubator at Queens College @ Tech Incubator at Queens College Feb 10 @ 4:00 pm – Jun 29 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Join a vibrant community of tech enthusiasts from all walks of life! At the Flushing Tech Meetup, connect, learn, share and inspire. Whether you are a commuter or a local resident, our goal is to[...] Girls Who Code Club 10:00 am Girls Who Code Club @ Tech Incubator at Queens College Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – Mar 23 @ 11:30 am Tickets An exhilarating journey into the world of coding and technology at the Girls Who Code Club, hosted by Tech Incubator at Queens College (TIQC). Our program is designed specifically for young women in grades 6[...] Uniting the Boroughs: The Triborough Bridge Uniting the Boroughs: The Triborough Bridge @ Surrogate's Court Building Oct 26 2023 – Jun 30 2024 all-day Tickets Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bridges and Tunnels has announced it is partnering with the NYC Department of Records & Information Services to celebrate the 90th anniversary of MTA B&T with an exhibit titled “Uniting the[...] Free Citizenship Classes Free Citizenship Classes @ Ansob Center for Refugees Jan 9 – Mar 28 all-day Tickets The Ansob Center citizenship classes – Wednesdays (IN-PERSON) 10 am– 1:30 pm When: Every Wednesday (for 12 weeks), starting January 10, 2024 Where: 28-19 Steinway St, 2nd Fl, Astoria, NY 11103 _____________________________________________________________________________ The Ansob Center[...] Dance Your Frame: Adult Modern Dance Dance Your Frame: Adult Modern Dance @ Green Space Jan 23 – Aug 20 all-day Tickets TUESDAYS 6:30-8:00PM Starting Jan. 23, 2024 and ongoing, every other week. Level: Open Fee: $22 (including service fee) using PayPal, $20 cash at door Class Structure: We begin with a series of floor exercises designed[...] Vocational Training: Briarwood Vocational Training: Briarwood @ DSI International Inc. Jan 31 – Jun 30 all-day Tickets DSI International is committed to having a rich and vibrant community through our works with the Civic Engagement Commission and the People’s Money. We will be bringing three of the most substitutable industries: Sound &[...] “Latimer’s Legacy Contests” for K-12 Students “Latimer’s Legacy Contests” for K-12 Students Feb 1 – Mar 31 all-day Tickets Join us in kicking off Black History Month with a contest celebrating the remarkable legacy of Lewis Latimer, African-American inventor, poet, and artist! This is a fantastic opportunity to delve into history, learn more about[...] Free Dental Hygiene Services for Kids Free Dental Hygiene Services for Kids @ Plaza College Community Dental Clinic Feb 2 – Mar 2 all-day Tickets Appointments required. Call 718-779-1432 or email [email protected] to make an appointment for your child. English Learning Classes with DSI English Learning Classes with DSI @ DSI International Inc. Zoom Feb 9 – Apr 19 all-day Tickets Learn English and find resources in NYC for Free! English conversation designed to equip you for success in NYC. Hiring STEM Teachers! Hiring STEM Teachers! @ The Afterschool Collective Feb 15 – Mar 15 all-day Tickets The Afterschool Collective is hiring teaching artists for in-school and afterschool programs. Programs can be available in all boroughs and pay ranges from $30-$70 per hour depending on experience and location assignment. Email [email protected] with[...] Borough Hall on Your Block – Mobile Office Hours 11:00 am Borough Hall on Your Block – Mobile Office Hours @ Chhaya Community Development Corporation Mar 1 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Members of Borough President Richards’ Constituent Services department will hold mobile office hours on Friday, March 1 from 11am to 3pm at Chhaya Community Development Corporation’s Richmond Hill office, located at 121-18 Liberty Avenue (second[...] Borough Hall on Your Block – Youth Opportunities Fair and Mixer 11:00 am Borough Hall on Your Block – Youth Opportunities Fair and Mixer @ Richmond Hill High School Mar 1 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Our young people are the future of Queens and New York City. To that end, Borough President Richards will host a Youth Opportunities Fair and Mixer for Queens teens at Richmond Hill High School on[...]	2 Borough Hall on Your Block – Immigrant Resource Fair 10:00 am Borough Hall on Your Block – Immigrant Resource Fair @ River Fund Mar 2 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Borough President Richards will wrap Borough Hall on Your Block: Central Queens on Saturday, March 2 with an Immigrant Resource Fair from 10am to 1pm at River Fund, located at 89-11 Lefferts Boulevard in Richmond[...] Spring Bird Walk 10:00 am Spring Bird Walk @ Rockaway Bech Endangered Species Nesting Area Mar 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets We invite you to an engaging and informative spring bird walk. Get ready to enjoy the crisp air as we head out on an exciting bird-watching expedition. This promises to be an unforgettable experience for[...] BHS Presents: A Concert of South Indian Inspired Music 3:00 pm BHS Presents: A Concert of South Indian Inspired Music @ Bayside Historical Society Mar 2 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Bayside Historical Society welcomes violinists Trina Basu and Arun Ramamurthy to the Castle for a stirringly beautiful live performance. Husband and wife duo Trina and Arun reimagine the potential of string chamber music with a[...]
3 You Can Garden Too: Garden Planning for Spring 10:00 am You Can Garden Too: Garden Planning for Spring @ Queens Botanical Garden Mar 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Plan your Spring garden at Queens Botanical Garden in an introductory workshop on crop planning and basic soil health. Attendees will learn about seasonality, companion plants, and how to maximize harvest in small growing spaces.[...]	4 Borough President Richards Hosts a Queens Borough Board Meeting 5:30 pm Borough President Richards Hosts a Queens Borough Board Meeting @ Queens Borough Hall Mar 4 @ 5:30 pm Tickets The Queens Borough Board, chaired by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., will hold a meeting on Monday, March 4, 2024, at 5:30 PM in Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Boulevard in Kew Gardens. The[...] Using AI In Your Business Marketing 6:00 pm Using AI In Your Business Marketing @ Zoom webinar Mar 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets This is class #5 in TEES. Marketing is a cumbersome chore and tools like ChatGPT and MidJouney have proven to be effective in coming up with a marketing strategy, organizing and creating content, and even[...]	5 Borough President Richards Hosts a Queens Borough Cabinet Meeting 9:30 am Borough President Richards Hosts a Queens Borough Cabinet Meeting @ Queens Borough Hall Mar 5 @ 9:30 am Tickets The Queens Borough Cabinet, chaired by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., will hold a meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 9:30 AM in Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Boulevard in Kew Gardens. The[...] First iMentor Virtual Mentor Orientation of the Season! 5:30 pm First iMentor Virtual Mentor Orientation of the Season! @ Virtual Mar 5 @ 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm Tickets Please join us for an opportunity to learn more about our students, mentoring best practices, and iMentor’s program model. Attending a virtual orientation is the first step to becoming a mentor with iMentor! Borough President Richards Hosts a Bangladesh Independence Day Celebration 6:00 pm Borough President Richards Hosts a Bangladesh Independence Day Celebration @ Helen Marshall Cultural Center at Queens Borough Hall Mar 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets RSVP at www.queensbp.org/rsvp Macrame Workshop with Rhiannon Platt 6:35 pm Macrame Workshop with Rhiannon Platt Mar 5 @ 6:35 pm – 7:35 pm Tickets In this workshop, students will learn to create a classic plant hanger, specialized to fit one of their favorite plants or pots. In class, students will learn the lark’s head, half square, square, and half[...]	6	7	8 Take Root Presents: Grant Jacoby & Dancers and Althea Dance Company 8:00 pm Take Root Presents: Grant Jacoby & Dancers and Althea Dance Company @ Green Space Mar 8 @ 8:00 pm – Mar 9 @ 10:00 pm Tickets March 8th & 9th at 8pm Advance sale tickets: $20 online Tickets purchased at door: $25 cash or card About the Works: Grant Jacoby & Dancers The impetus for softshell was built out of the[...]	9 Financial Health Workshop 3:00 pm Financial Health Workshop @ Jamaica Branch of JP Morgan Chase Mar 9 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets The Jamaica branch of JP Morgan Chase, located at 161-10 Jamaica Avenue, is hosting a free financial health workshop on Saturday, March 9 from 3pm to 6pm, covering all the essentials of family estate planning. Space[...]
10 Come Tour the BHS Castle in Fort Totten 1:00 pm Come Tour the BHS Castle in Fort Totten @ Bayside Historical Society Mar 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Beginning in 2024, Bayside Historical Society staff and volunteers will offer guided tours of The Castle and its exhibitions on the second Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. Tours are approximately 45 minutes long; there[...] Fertile Ground New Works Showcase: March 7:00 pm Fertile Ground New Works Showcase: March @ Green Space Mar 10 @ 7:00 pm Tickets FERTILE GROUND has supported emerging and established artists for 18 seasons, showcasing the work of over 50 choreographers each year. The non-curated program features 6 dance makers each evening and includes a post-performance discussion with[...]	11	12 Virtual Meeting of Borough President Richards’ Queens Parent Advisory Board 6:00 pm Virtual Meeting of Borough President Richards’ Queens Parent Advisory Board @ online event Mar 12 @ 6:00 pm Tickets The next Queens Parent Advisory Board meeting will be on Tuesday, March 12 at 6pm..We’ll hear from the NYC School Construction Authority on its proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Capital Plan, as it relates to ongoing[...] Ready, Set, Go! 7:00 pm Ready, Set, Go! @ Zoom webinar Mar 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Ready, Set, Go! is a 90-minute free workshop that covers all the things you need to think about when going into business. It provides a general overview of what it takes to start a business;[...]	13	14 Borough President Richards Hosts a Land Use Hearing 9:30 am Borough President Richards Hosts a Land Use Hearing @ Queens Borough Hall Mar 14 @ 9:30 am Tickets A Public Hearing on land use will be held by the Borough President of Queens, Donovan Richards Jr., on Thursday, March 14, 2024 starting at 9:30 a.m. The public hearing will be virtually streamed live[...]	15	16 40 Shades of Green 40 Shades of Green @ New York Irish Center Mar 16 all-day Tickets Back by popular demand, the NY Irish Center brings its third St Patrick’s Day cultural feast, “40 Shades of Green.” Chosen by Time Out NY as the #2 Top St Patrick’s Day activity in New[...] Dance Open House at Commonpoint Queens 12:00 pm Dance Open House at Commonpoint Queens @ Commonpoint Queens Central Queens Mar 16 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Join us for a free open house week for our new dance classes for children and adults March 16 and 23. We are located at: Commonpoint Queens Central Queens, 67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills NY[...] Remembering the First Wave: A Pandemic Discussion and Film Screening 2:00 pm Remembering the First Wave: A Pandemic Discussion and Film Screening @ Elmhurst Library Mar 16 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Join us for a time of remembrance as we contemplate how far we have come, what we survived and what we learned. Enjoy a collection of short films celebrating our resilience and our endurance with[...] Queens World Film Festival: Annual Kickoff Pot-Luck 7:00 pm Queens World Film Festival: Annual Kickoff Pot-Luck @ The Local Mar 16 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Meet the Queens World Film Festival 2024 filmmakers from around the world and around the corner at the annual Queens World Kick-Off-Pot-Luck Party at The Local! Bring a dish related to your favorite film –[...]
17 Mobile Pet Adoption Event Hosted by Animal Care Centers of NYC 12:00 pm Mobile Pet Adoption Event Hosted by Animal Care Centers of NYC @ Tom's Pet Supply Mar 17 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets ACC is having a Mobile Pet Adoption event in Queens It will be at Tom’s Pet Supply, 21-11 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11106 Sunday, March 17 from noon to 4 p.m.	18 Online Information Session on the HUD VASH Housing Voucher Program for Veterans 4:00 pm Online Information Session on the HUD VASH Housing Voucher Program for Veterans @ online event Mar 18 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Jr. invites you to an online public information session: House a Veteran – Do Well Doing Good – The HUD VASH voucher program and how it can help homeowners and[...] Borough President Richards Hosts a Celebration of Phagwah (Holi) 6:00 pm Borough President Richards Hosts a Celebration of Phagwah (Holi) @ Helen Marshall Cultural Center at Queens Borough Hall Mar 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets We invite you to attend Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr.’s celebration of Phagwah (also known as Holi) ,an ancient Hindu festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil and ushers in the arrival[...] New York Urban League Small Business Solutions Center Virtual Marketing Series 6:30 pm New York Urban League Small Business Solutions Center Virtual Marketing Series @ Zoom Mar 18 @ 6:30 pm Tickets As a small business owner, you may have heard about marketing plans and strategies and wondered if they are the same. If you are confused between the two, then you should register for the virtual[...]	19	20 New York Urban League Employment & Career Services Virtual Information Session 6:00 pm New York Urban League Employment & Career Services Virtual Information Session @ Zoom Mar 20 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Whether you’re starting your career or seeking a new direction, the New York Urban League Employment and Career Services virtual information session is the perfect platform to expand your network and explore possibilities. Gain valuable[...] Get Business From NYC and NYS Government: M/WBE Certification 6:30 pm Get Business From NYC and NYS Government: M/WBE Certification @ Zoom webinar Mar 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Learn about getting certified as a Minority / Woman-owned Business Enterprise with NYC & NYS, what you will need to do to obtain government contracts, and how you can leverage your certification to get more[...] Bayside Historical Society Annual Membership Meeting 7:30 pm Bayside Historical Society Annual Membership Meeting @ Bayside Historical Society Mar 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Join Bayside Historical Society as we celebrate Irish Cultural heritage during our Annual Membership Meeting. We’ll gather in the Castle ballroom for Irish specialties & refreshments while we enjoy live performances by the Ciara Greene[...]	21 Arise – Dance Entropy Gala 6:00 pm Arise – Dance Entropy Gala @ Green Space Mar 21 @ 6:00 pm Tickets The Dance Entropy Board of Directors, Gala Committee, and honorees invite you for a night of live music, performance, food, refreshments and paddle raise in support of Dance Entropy’s multitude of performance, educational and outreach[...]	22	23 The Socrates Annual 2023 Closing Celebration 3:00 pm The Socrates Annual 2023 Closing Celebration @ Socrates Sculpture Park Mar 23 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Enjoy The Socrates Annual 2023 during the last weekend of the exhibition. Experience the public works, themed “Transformation,” by our 2023 Fellows Ashley Harris, Ndivhuho Rasengani, Bat-Ami Rivlin, Kate Rusek, Maryam Turkey, and Stefania Urist.[...]
24 Calling All Fashion and Accessory Designers; Small-Run Boutiques Calling All Fashion and Accessory Designers; Small-Run Boutiques @ Register For The Fashion Show by March 24th Mar 24 all-day Tickets Calling All Clothing and Accessory Designers. Coming to you on Saturday, May 25th in downtown, Jamaica, Queens is our 2nd Annual Wearable Arts Fashion & Trunk Snow featuring Original Designs and Accessories. If you make[...] Purim Celebration with Commonpoint Queens 12:00 pm Purim Celebration with Commonpoint Queens @ Commonpoint Queens Central Queens Mar 24 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Celebrate Purim with Commonpoint Queens! Join us for games, activities, bounce houses, a Purim puppet show, and more fun for all ages. Don’t forget to wear your best costume! Cost is $5 per child ages[...]	25 Borough President Richards Hosts an Irish Heritage Celebration 5:30 pm Borough President Richards Hosts an Irish Heritage Celebration @ Sunnyside Community Services Mar 25 @ 5:30 pm Tickets We invite you to attend Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr.’s celebration of Irish heritage on Monday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. Sunnyside Community Services, 43-31 39th Street in Sunnyside. RSVP at queensbp.org/rsvp	26 Proposal Writing for Fundraising 10:30 am Proposal Writing for Fundraising @ Central Library Cyber Center Training Room, Queens Public Library Mar 26 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Writing grant proposals for private foundations is a fundraising strategy used by nonprofit organizations to diversify their funding streams. This workshop reviews the basic elements of a foundation proposal. Participants who are new to grant[...]	27 Riddim Section Presents: Chardavoine Riddim Section Presents: Chardavoine @ Jamaica Performing Arts Center Mar 27 all-day Tickets 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[...] New York Urban League x Chase Credit Management Virtual Workshop 6:30 pm New York Urban League x Chase Credit Management Virtual Workshop @ Zoom Mar 27 @ 6:30 pm Tickets Learn how to get, build, manage, and even repair your credit if necessary with this free, virtual workshop presented by the New York Urban League Employment and Career Services department and Chase. Register today at[...]	28	29	30
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