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Culture Lab LIC's

Annual Gala
Wednesday, September 10, 6 - 10pm

Step into a night of myth, magic, and majesty at Culture Lab LIC’s annual gala celebration. Join us as we transform our space into King Arthur’s legendary court—where the arts reign supreme and community is our round table.

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This enchanted evening will feature immersive decor, live performances, delicious food, and a silent auction brimming with treasures.

 

Dress in your finest attire as we honor the creative spirit that binds our kingdom together.

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All proceeds support Culture Lab LIC’s year-round programming, empowering artists, uplifting diverse voices, and bringing accessible arts experiences to the heart of Queens.

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Calendar of Current & Upcoming Events

LIVE in
THE LOT

Live in The Lot is our free summer concert series, featuring live music performed outdoors* every weekend!

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​​Click Here for more info!

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*Weather permitting. Schedule subject to change. Be sure to check Culture Lab LIC on Instagram and Facebook for latest schedule and lineup updates.

Sunset
JAZZ

Sunset Jazz is a free, indoor jazz music series every Friday at Culture Lab LIC. Come listen to incredible musicians, have a drink and take in the art.

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Click Here for August-October schedule.

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REVERB | Queercore
An immersive program series that connects the echoes of queer history to the present through history lessons and live performance.

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Thursday, August 14, 7-10pm

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Join us for a night of celebrating and learning about the origins of queer punk rock. We will take a deep dive into the long, messy, and ultimately consummated relationship between queerness and punk culture with a panel moderated by activist Andy Bowen, featuring: journalist, scholar, teacher, and drummer Candace Hansen; Evelyn Veronica Garcia of Eevie Echoes; and Jael Holzman of Ekko Astral. Attendees will hear about the interplay between the liberatory and queer, antiracist energy inherent in punk, and the sinister flip-side of reaction, homophobia, transphobia, and racism. Following the panel, there will be live performances by Evelyn Veronica Garcia of Eevie Echoes (solo) and A Total Wreck.

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ABOUT REVERB: COLLABORATION WITH AMERICAN LGBTQ+ MUSEUM
An immersive program series that connects the echoes of queer history to the present through captivating history lessons and live performances. Each event features a blend of lectures, music, dance, and interactive experiences, all set within a casual, speakeasy atmosphere. Participants can explore archival materials and ephemera that highlight a unique aspect of queer history, showcasing how its reverberations continue to shape and influence the LGBTQ+ community. Reverb creates a space to cultivate a deeper connection to queer history through both education and expression.

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Playground
Immersive Works in Progress

 

Step into the playspace as three immersive makers offer a peek behind the curtain and a chance to be part of the process.

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Friday, August 15, 7:30pm

Saturday, August 16, 7:30pm

Sunday, August 17, 2:30pm

What May Come Immersive & Culture Lab LIC present Playground: Immersive works in Progress. Step into the playspace as three immersive makers offer a peek behind the curtain and a chance to be part of the process. Each night, audiences will play through all three excerpts from different in-development works and have the opportunity to offer feedback. The night will culminate with a talk back from one of the three makers with a moderated Q&A. Come play for one day or all three, and leave your mark on the upcoming final productions!

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Excerpts from the following in-development works will run each night!

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Lena Wolfe w/ “Radium Girls”
An immersive dance play centered on America’s early 1900s obsession with radium, through the eyes of the ill-fated women working with this unstable element.

Maker: Lena Wolfe

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The Clue Club w/ “Who Let The Cat Out”
A fully immersive 1990s sitcom starring – you!

Maker: Collin Blackard

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What May Come Immersive w/ “Ms. Maxwell Presents: The Murder Game”
An interactive murder mystery featuring characters plucked from 1920s New York Society Pages

Maker: Sarah Sutliff, developed in partnership with Danny Rocco utilizing SWSeng

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Nightly Talk Backs:
Friday - "Radium Girls" with Lena Wolfe
Saturday - "Who Let the Cat Out" with Collin Blackard
Sunday - “Ms. Maxwell Presents: The Murder Game” with Sarah Sutliff and Danny Rocco

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Nice One Comedy

Culture Lab After Dark presents

Nice One! Comedy

​Laughs meet art at Culture Lab LIC, where stand-up comedy takes center stage in a vibrant gallery setting!

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Lineup for Thursday, August 21, 8pm:

 

Alvin Kuai (Comedy Cellar)

Jared Waters  (Dont Tell Comedy)

Katrina Davis  (Comedy Central)

Alexis Ramirez  (Comedy Shop)

Chris Brown  (Gotham Comedy Club)

Jatty Robinson  (No Ceilings Comedy)

Dan Wickes  (Roast Battle)

 

Upcoming Dates:​

August, 21, 8pm

September 4, 8pm

September 18, 8pm

Thanks to our sponsors:

Plaxall Inc, TF Cornerstone, Steve Madden, Howard Gilman Foundation, New York State Council on the Arts

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Clashing Steel

The Art of Stage Combat

 

Curated by Edjo Wheeler and Meron Langsner with Associate Curator Jesse Belsky

 

On View: July 31 - September 21 during gallery hours, Thursday & Friday, 5-9pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 2-9pm. ​

 

​​Opening Reception: Thursday July 31, 6-9pm.

Free admission. Complimentary wine, beer and food provided by Food Cellar.

 

Clashing Steel celebrates the artistry and craftsmanship behind stage combat weaponry, showing how these tools—swords, daggers, spears, shields, and armor—are designed not to harm, but to enhance storytelling through choreographed conflict.

 

From the duels in Romeo and Juliet to the epic battles in Game of Thrones, these weapons transform action into art.

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Participating/Exhibiting Artists:
Jesse Belsky
J David Brimmer
Nathan DeCoux
Dennis Graves
Robb Hunter
Jared Kirby
Oscar Kolombatovich
Lars Lunde
Zoe Morsette
Lewis Shaw
Theik Smith
Eugene Solfanelli
Rick Sordelet
Kerry Stagmer
J. Allen Suddeth
Andy Sunda

 

Thanks to our sponsors:

Plaxall Inc, TF Cornerstone, Steve Madden, Howard Gilman Foundation, New York State Council on the Arts

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Big Shoes, Big Moments
A Clown Variety Show That Celebrates Growing Pains

Friday, August 22, 7:30-10:30pm

Delight in reliving the days of Bar Mitzvahs, Sweet 16s, Quinceañeras, Prom, etc. with a group of clowns you will not forget! Featuring acts of physical comedy, clown, music, and burlesque.

The art of clown relies heavily on audience participation, so get excited to be a part of our show!

Stick around after the show to hobnob with hobnobbers!


Content Advisory: While Big Shoes, Big Moments celebrates growing pains, please be advised that the show contains adult content and is not suitable for children.

Featuring:
Zoe Finn
Matthew Silver
Gwendolyn Burton
Anamaria Leon
Leon Masin
Hannah Marias
Dylan Wesley
Rebekah Dawn
Siddharth Raj
Patrick Golden

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SpeakEasier Language Exchange


4th Saturday of every month

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Are you learning Arabic, Spanish, French, or Farsi? If so, please join us for the monthly SpeakEasier Language Exchange at Culture Lab LIC! This is a fun and interactive event where you can practice your target language(s) with fellow language enthusiasts.

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Whether you're a beginner or fluent speaker, everyone is welcome to participate in this exciting exchange.

 

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to meet new people, practice your target language, and discover a beautiful cultural center in the heart of NYC’s Long Island City!

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Hope to see you there!

Upcoming Dates:
Saturday, August 23, 3pm
Saturday, September 27, 3pm
Saturday, October 25, 3pm
Saturday, November 22, 3pm
Saturday, December 27, 3pm

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Free; Donations Appreciated

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The Let Loose Choir

LIC’s Monthly Singing Party

 

A joy-driven gathering for all who love to sing – from mini improvised songs in the moment (Circlesinging), to a 4-part harmonized song.

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The Let Loose Choir is an open invitation each month to all who love to sing. At the start of each gathering, we take time to get creative as a group, improvising mini a capella songs and grooves in the tradition of circlesinging.

 

All are welcomed to participate at any level of comfort — creating a phrase on the spot, supporting others’ creations, or just enjoying the jam. Then we dive into a beloved song arranged in 4-part harmony — sheet music and rehearsal tracks sent a week in advance to all who RSVP. As we bring the song to life, we strive not for perfection, but for the celebration of collective creation — the uplift, the joy, the release, and the coming together.

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Sunday, September 21, 3pm
Sunday, October 19, 3pm​

Hit Out

by Parini Secondo (Italy)

Presented by

DOWN to EARTH Festival

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Saturday, August 30, 5:30pm 

Sunday, August 31, 6:30pm

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Hit Out is the agile and compact version of HIT, a choreographic and musical project where jump rope activity is used as a percussive instrument to manifest embodied rhythms

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After one year of athletic training, the jumpers on stage perform a rhythmical score in which single-unders, side-swings and double-unders are both athletic and musical elements: combined with voice and synthetic sounds, they harmonize into a true HIT.

 

The practice of training is elevated into a performative action: the hammering succession of rope strokes is an echo of rebellion against those forces that would have us lying motionless on the ground with our eyes closed. 

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DOWN TO EARTH Festival Director and Executive Producer: Elena Siyanko

DOWN TO EARTH Festival Director: Frank Hentschker

Producer and Associate Director of Programs, Segal Center: Meg Araneo

Producer: Natalie Rhine

 

DOWN TO EARTH, NYC’s First International Festival of Multidisciplinary Creation in Public Spaces, brings world-class international performance, theater, contemporary circus, opera installation, and participatory events—absolutely free—directly to New York City’s vibrant, diverse communities. An initiative that embraces global exchange and democratizes cultural expression, the inaugural festival runs from August 29–September 7, 2025. The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center at The Graduate Center CUNY serves as the festival's curatorial hub, organizational home, and fiscal agent. Here in NYC, partnering with parks in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens and collaborating with more than 10 dynamic cultural and community organizations, we’re staging performances and workshops across multiple urban spaces. Citizen expression beats at the heart of the festival’s artistic vision. DOWN TO EARTH affirms art’s critical role in the economic, social, and mental well-being of all New Yorkers. With a focus on  how artistic presence transforms the experience of place, and the powerful role of outdoor creation in transforming communities and spaces, DOWN TO EARTH seeks to expand access to cultural expression, privilege public assembly, and combat the injustices inherent in socio-economic exclusion. Central to the festival's mission is our commitment to dismantling cultural barriers by offering free programs for students, youth, immigrant communities, and families. By attracting a diverse public to free outdoor arts and in-situ performances that are accessible and inviting, the festival will redress the shortcomings of an expensive system of cultural dissemination. Downtoearthfestival.org

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Thursday, September 4, 6:30pm

 

SANTE! by Le Cirque Kikasse (Quebec)

Presented as part of the DOWN TO EARTH international festival of multidisciplinary performance in public spaces, Downtoearthfestival.org

Elena Siyanko, Festival Director & Executive Producer

Frank Hentschker, Festival Director

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SANTÉ! by Cirque Kikasse (Quebec, Canada) is a dynamic circus show with high-level acrobatics, contagious energy, and breathtaking balancing acts… all on their extraordinary food truck! The troupe transforms tables and chairs into a balancing tower 30 feet in the air, creating comic chaos as they clean their truck and trampoline, and flooding the area with popcorn. A light-hearted tour de force sure to tickle your inner child and thrill your kids. Presented by DOWN to EARTH International Festival of Multidisciplinary Performance in Public Spaces.

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Join us on Thursday, September 4, 6:30pm at Culture Lab LIC for an outdoor experience you won't forget. Festivities begin at 6:30PM and are free to the public.

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DOWN TO EARTH Festival Director and Executive Producer: Elena Siyanko

DOWN TO EARTH Festival Director: Frank Hentschker

Producer and Associate Director of Programs, Segal Center: Meg Araneo

Producer: Natalie Rhine

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DOWN TO EARTH, NYC’s First International Festival of Multidisciplinary Creation in Public Spaces, brings world-class international performance, theater, contemporary circus, opera installation, and participatory events—absolutely free—directly to New York City’s vibrant, diverse communities. An initiative that embraces global exchange and democratizes cultural expression, the inaugural festival runs from August 29–September 7, 2025. The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center at The Graduate Center CUNY serves as the festival's curatorial hub, organizational home, and fiscal agent. Here in NYC, partnering with parks in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens and collaborating with more than 10 dynamic cultural and community organizations, we’re staging performances and workshops across multiple urban spaces. Citizen expression beats at the heart of the festival’s artistic vision. DOWN TO EARTH affirms art’s critical role in the economic, social, and mental well-being of all New Yorkers. With a focus on  how artistic presence transforms the experience of place, and the powerful role of outdoor creation in transforming communities and spaces, DOWN TO EARTH seeks to expand access to cultural expression, privilege public assembly, and combat the injustices inherent in socio-economic exclusion. Central to the festival's mission is our commitment to dismantling cultural barriers by offering free programs for students, youth, immigrant communities, and families. By attracting a diverse public to free outdoor arts and in-situ performances that are accessible and inviting, the festival will redress the shortcomings of an expensive system of cultural dissemination. Downtoearthfestival.org

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ReproEco

Six Short Plays with Dance

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Friday, September 19, 7pm

Saturday, September 20, 3:30pm

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MultiStages, ReproFreedomArts.org, and Culture Lab LIC are joining together to present ReproEco, a collection of six short plays written by six fabulous women that connect our reproductive health and the environment.

 

Through humor, mythology, Afro-futurism and drama, we look at toxins, our bodies, our communities & our futures.

​Playwrights Diane Breeser, Cindy Cooper, Alinca Hamilton, Mildred Inez Lewis, Cassandra Medley & Laura Shamas.

ReproFreedomArts.org commissioned these talented playwrights, who represent a cross-section of America, to create new works inspired by investigations and conversations with experts in reproductive rights and environmental justice.

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This presentation includes original dances created by Jennifer Chin to accompany the plays.

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Co-produced by Cindy Cooper and Lorca Peress

Directed by Lorca Peress & Allison Astor-Vargas

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Music composed by Sun Hee Kil

Dramaturgy by Lisa Lindstrom

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The Plays:

"Maybe Our Baby" by Diane Breeser: A pregnant woman has a comical nightmare after reading an article on forever chemicals in her doctor's waiting room.

 

"Until the Change Comes" by Cindy Cooper An advertising duo begins to question their work after an uninvited visit from Theo Colborn, a woman scientist from years gone by who became the first to identify toxic harms to health.

 

"Always Never Really Here" by Alinca Hamilton Monica and Gabrielle Tompkins, a mother and daughter, face the harsh realities of living without clean running water in the verifiably real town of Sand Branch, Texas.

 

"Through Water Into Blood" by Mildred Inez Lewis After a devastating miscarriage, a West Virginia woman confronts her birth doula and they both realize the role toxic chemicals may have played.

 

"We Are Our Ancestors Reasons for Living" by Cassandra Medley In an Afro-futurism style, intergenerational women experience an altered world in which nature is so degraded that the out-of-doors must be delivered and enjoyed virtually.

 

"Priorities" by Laura Shamas In a dystopian future, two gynecologists and a midwife meet in secret to prioritize the needs of their pregnant patients, so they can escape to a better environment.

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Free Summer Wellness Series With Cintrella

Curated by Sputnik Yoga

May-October at Culture Lab LIC

 

Join us for a sweet Sunday experience that balances body, mind, and soul in the heart of summer!

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Unwind and rejuvenate with our first-ever Culture Lab LIC Summer Wellness Series, designed to bring balance, energy, and relaxation to your weekends. Running from June through October, this monthly event offers a perfect pause between your Sunday brunch and evening concert plans. Each session features a variety of wellness practices such as Yoga, Meditation, Somatic Movement, Mindfulness Exercises, and Music for Healing.

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Whether you're looking to stretch, reset your mind, or simply relax, the series provides a peaceful and inviting environment for all levels. It’s the ideal way to create space for self-care, set the tone for the week ahead, and recharge your energy before heading into the evening's concert experience!

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Free, Outdoors (Weather Permitting)

 

Upcoming dates:

Sunday, September 21, 3pm

Sunday, October 12, 2pm

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Pass the Crown

Voices & Memory

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Exhibition extended to Sunday, August 31. 

 

On view during gallery hours, Thursday & Friday, 5-9pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 2-9pm. â€‹Free Admission.

 

Pass the Crown: Voices & Memory is an interactive media installation exploring dementia, memory, and legacy within communities of color. Expanding on the Pass the Crown photo portrait series, the project was inspired by the artist Pri’s late grandmother, who had dementia and wore a crown in the final photo portrait taken of her by the artist. That crown became a symbol of resilience, memory, and dignity.  That very same crown is now passed from model to model within the Pass the Crown photo series, with each model impacted by dementia, representing the continuation of their stories. Drawing from over a decade of experience as a dementia caregiver of both her grandmother and aunt, the artist creates an interactive experience that invites audiences to engage with personal histories.

 

The installation features five large-scale editorial portraits, each framed with symbolic materials reflecting the subject’s life. An interactive timeline highlights key moments, while Augmented Reality (AR) allows visitors to unlock deeper layers of each story through images, audio, and personal artifacts. Pass the Crown: Voices & Memory honors the strength, wisdom, and love that endure beyond memory loss, preserving the legacies of those affected and inspiring conversations about care, connection, and the power of storytelling.

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Pup-Up

​at Culture Lab LIC!

 

​Hearts & Bones Rescue and LIC Feral Feeders with be here with plenty of pups and kittens that are in search of their forever home!

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Also, check out local vendors offering treats, apparel, services and more! Help your dog beat the heat with splash pads plus tennis balls, treats, swag and more!

Free Admission! Come for the animal fun and stay for FREE live music at 5pm!

 

Thank you to our sponsors:

Plaxall Inc, TF Cornerstone, Steve Madden, Howard Gilman Foundation, New York State Council on the Arts

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Samuel Beckett's

Happy Days
Starring Pamela Rickard

& Stephen Wangh


Directed by David Grove

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Winnie is literally and figuratively stuck in place, using humor and memory to keep her fears at bay in the face of an uncertain future.

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Friday, September 26, 7:30pm
Saturday, September 27, 7:30pm
Friday, October 3, 7:30pm
Saturday, October 4, 7:30pm

"Oh, this is going to be a happy day! Another happy day!" So announces Winnie as she begins another day in Samuel Beckett's absurdly profound and darkly comic masterpiece, HAPPY DAYS. Clinging desperately to the ephemeral presence of her husband Willie as memories surface and stories repeat, Winnie tries to maintain a normal life in a strange new world. She soldiers on, no matter what… fighting the emptiness both within and around her.​

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Se fue

A Live Performance of the Cuban Art Song Project’s Debut Album

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Friday, October 10, 7:30pm

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Join the Cuban Art Song Project for a live performance of their debut album, Se Fue. The Cuban Art Song Project (CASP) is a collection of the best Latin and Classical musicians in New York City. CASP’s mission is to help preserve Cuban art song, zarzuela, and popular music and present it through a modern lens. Its core members include Cuban American soprano, Isabella Lamadriz (founder) and pianist, conductor, and arranger, Pablo Zinger. Latin percussion phenom, Takafumi Nikaido and Latin Grammy winning bassist, Pedro Giraudo join CASP for their debut album. Se Fue features the songs of composer Ernesto Lecuona, affectionately known as the, “Gershwin of Cuba.”

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Dating App Disconnect

The Rhythm of Connection with Cultura Pa' Lante and The Full

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Thursday, October 23, 7-10pm

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Let’s put passion back in motion.

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Join us for a night of rhythm, romance, and real connection. We’re trading swipe fatigue and speed dating for salsa steps -- with live music and a community of people who are ready to feel something real.

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What’s in store:

- A short guided panel about reconnecting with your passion

- A mini salsa lesson (no experience or partner needed!)

- Live romantic Latin music and dancing

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Culture Lab LIC will be offering a cash bar to keep the night flowing.

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Ticket proceeds support live musicians and local artists.

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Spooktacular Sounds

A Halloween Musical Adventure
Sunday, October 26 · 4 - 5pm

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Join us for a spooktacular musical adventure where you and your little ones can jam, dance, and play!

 

Come dressed in your favorite costumes and get ready to swing and shiver from head to toe with a thrilling variety of music, including spooky favorites and interactive moments that will delight and entertain.

Plus, a costume parade and treats for all!

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Our talented musicians will perform a mix of lively and enchanting tunes, from classical Halloween pieces to jazzy numbers that will get everyone moving.

 

Enjoy spooky favorites like “Monster Mash,” “Ghostbusters,” and eerie classical compositions that set the perfect Halloween mood.

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​Interactive moments will include:

Sing-Alongs: Join in on the fun with spooky sing-alongs that everyone can enjoy.


Dance-Alongs: Follow along with our musicians and dance to the rhythm of the music.


Instrument Petting Zoo: Let your little ones explore different instruments and even try playing some themselves.

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This program is sure to create unforgettable Halloween memories for the whole family, blending the joy of live music with the excitement of interactive play. Don’t miss out on this festive and fun-filled event complete with treats!

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Kids under 13 are free!

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Jingle Bell Swing
Sunday, November 30, 4 - 5pm

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Interactive concert blending winter classics with jazzy twists and favorite family tunes, creating a festive celebration for all!

Get ready to jingle, jazz, and jam at Jingle Bell Swing! This interactive concert blends beloved winter classics with jazzy twists and favorite family tunes, creating a festive celebration that's fun for all ages.

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Join us for singing, dancing, and musical play as our talented musicians bring the season to life with vibrant melodies and toe-tapping rhythms. From swingin’ snowy scenes to delightful surprises, this joyful experience is the perfect way to connect, celebrate, and make magical holiday memories together!

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Children under 13 are free!

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2025 Emergence Artist
Residency Program

Culture Lab LIC is excited to announce our 2025 Emergence Artists in Residence!

These diverse and exceptional performace based artists will be a part of Culture Lab LIC's New Works Festival coming this Fall!

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Culture Lab LIC's Emergence Artist Residency is a developmental performing arts program geared toward the support and creation of new work. 

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Started in 2021 by former Director of Performing Arts, Tana Sirois, the Emergence Artist Residence began as a desire to offer free rehearsal and performance space to performing artists. Since its conception the residency has been further developed and led by Artistic Director Tess Howsam expanding the program to include peer review sessions during the artists year and culminating in Culture Lab LIC’s New Works Festival November and December. 

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Vendor Registration

2025 Outdoor Vendor Market at Culture Lab LIC

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Click to read more & register:

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General Merchandise

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Food Vendors

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Pup-Up Dog Events

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​Grateful Dead Event, June 2025

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Open Call for Art

Fiber of Being:

TSGNY x Culture Lab LIC

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A Fiber Art Exhibition

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Submission Deadline: August 18, 11:59pm EST

Exhibition on view: September 25 to November 2


“Fiber of Being” invites artists to explore the enduring significance of fiber art in contemporary life. This exhibition explores how textiles, with their rich histories of handcraft and cultural storytelling, continue to be profoundly relevant—bridging the physical and the virtual, the traditional and the contemporary. How does fiber art assert material presence in an increasingly immaterial world? Fiber is not just a medium  but a metaphor for the interconnected threads of existence, weaving together the past, present, and the future. 

This exhibition seeks artworks asserting the importance of touch, material intelligence, and embodies “making” in an age of hyper-connectivity and digital abstraction.

Each applicant can submit up to three artworks, completed within the last 5 years. There is no size restriction, but selected artists will be responsible for delivering(hand deliver or via delivery service) artwork to/from the gallery, ready to be displayed. All fiber-based and fiber-inspired works are encouraged to apply.

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A juried textile art group show collaboratively organized by Textile Study Group of New York (TSGNY) and Culture Lab LIC. 

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Culture Lab LIC voted Best Art Gallery!

 

The people have spoken and named Culture Lab LIC Best Art Gallery in the Arts & Entertainment Section!

 

Queens residents have continued to stand behind their favorite local businesses in the FourLeaf Best of the Boro 2025 competition.

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Thanks to all our supporters!

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Meet the People

  behind Culture Lab LIC...

 

Without our team, none of our programming would be possible. Catch a glimpse into the lives of the people who make up the Culture Lab team, and all of the beautiful qualities and characteristics they posses to "make art happen!"

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And be sure to check out all the ways you can help make 2025 Culture Lab's best year ever! 

Become a Member!

 

Culture Lab LIC is celebrating 5 years & we need you to help us build the next 5!

 

Thanks to you, in 2024 our mission to bring impactful art to Western Queens has flourished beyond our wildest dreams. Your contributions--whether through donations, volunteer efforts, or simply by spreading the word about our initiatives --have helped us to make a profound difference in the lives of artists and art lovers in our community. 

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Your generous support not only fueled our programs but also directly impacted the artists we serve, providing them with invaluable opportunities and resources, and a platform to share their stories, visions, and inspirations with the world.

With your continued support in the coming year, we aim to expand our reach, continue to present local and international artists, and further enrich our community through art.

 

Here are 3 ways you can help... 

Donate so we can continue to present the great art & events you love.

Join the Culture Lab LIC Family by Becoming a Member! 

Help us keep our doors open by becoming an Official Sponsor!

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Our ART GALLERY is open Thursday & Friday, 5-9pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 2-10pm. Keep your eye on our social media for updates on our upcoming theatre, dance and comedy performances!

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As a member of Culture Lab LIC, you directly support dozens of arts, cultural and neighborhood organizations enjoyed by the entire community. As a Thank You for your awesomeness, each of our membership levels offer something for everyone: $2 off drinks, early viewings to monthly exhibitions, artists talks, Culture Lab LIC swag, and discounts to theater, dance, music concerts, and special events. We have an exciting season ahead of us and we cannot wait to share it with you! 

Our Supporters
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NYC Council Member Julie Won

NYC State Senator Kristen Gonzalez​

Karen Dimit in Loving Memory of Greg Dimit

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