👋🏾 Local Side Quests is a guide to enjoying your time outside of work in and near LIC. Each issue is a curated list of classes, activities and gatherings nearby that invite community, curiosity, and/or creativity.
👀 Sneak Peek
Museum discounts
DnD
Brooklyn concert
…and more! Read ahead for details!
💭 When You're a Sucker for Discounts
Living in a tourist-destination city can sometimes be a nightmare (okay, usually). BUT a few times a year, NYC actually does something nice for the people who live here—by letting us enjoy its best attractions at a discount.
NYC Restaurant Week gets all the hype, but Must-See Week is just as exciting. 2-for-1 tickets galore!
For this issue, I’ve done the heavy lifting of sifting through all the Must-See Week activities that are a direct train ride (or… shudder… bus) from LIC and narrowed it down to the ones actually worth your time. I’ve also included some fun neighborhood classes that have nothing to do with Must-See Week. Enjoy!
⭐ Spotlight - New York City Tourism
Credit: nyctourism.com
This issue, I’m highlighting NYC Tourism (+ Conventions) for consistently finding ways to make the city more fun—and more affordable—for locals. Broadway Week, Off-Broadway Week, Restaurant Week, and Must-See Week are just a few of the initiatives where they partner with local businesses to support the city’s economy (and our social lives).
I’m especially excited to see more LIC-based businesses included in these programs. Check out what they’re offering this winter!
📅 What’s Happening Nearby
Daily | 7pm | Cozy Art Land | $63 total (2-for-1)
Must call to use promo code MSW26 (NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE)
Great for: A pair of crafty friends who are glow-in-the-dark fiends
Thu - Sun | Varied Hours | Museum of Moving Images | $23 (2-for-1)
Use promo code MSW26 at checkout
Great for: Anime enthusiasts who want unique & exclusive immersion
Daily | Timed Entrance | Museum of Broadway | $55 total (2-for-1)
Use this link directly, don’t click on any other options on the website (promo will automatically apply)
Great for: Ex-theater kids who thought this museum was too expensive but have always wanted to go (me)
1/27/26 (Tue) | 4pm-6:30pm | Team Handy Dan | $95
Great for: Anyone looking to Task Rabbit less and DIY more
1/27/26 (Tue) | 6:15-7:30pm & 7:30-8:45pm | Green Space | $12-$18 (sliding scale)
Great for: Contemporary dancers looking for a quick escape into the art
1/28/26 (Wed) | 6:30-10pm | Fifth Hammer Brewery | $25
Great for: Those curious about/experienced with DnD but can’t commit to a full campaign
2/3/26 (Tue) | 6:30-7:30pm | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library | Free
Great for: Anyone looking to kick off Black History Month with a new book
2/5/26 (Thu) | 6:30-9:30pm | The Collaboratory | $25
Great for: Party hosts looking for inspiration for their galentine cards
2/5/26 (Thu) | 8pm | Brooklyn Bowl | $68 total (2-for-1)
Unlock discounted tickets with promo code MSW26
Great for: Fans of “meticulously arranged EDM tracks” (his words, not mine)
2/6/26 (Fri) | 7pm | Sunnyside Arts | $20
Great for: Writers & journalers who like to sip but not necessarily paint
Interested in including your business? Fill out the form linked below or email [email protected] for details.