👋🏾 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. Disclosure: This newsletter may include paid placement, but opinions are my own.
💭 When You're Waiting For Warm Weather Activities To Come Back
This eternal winter, with its on-again off-again weather, is kind of killing my vibe. Finding activities to include is a little challenging right now. It feels like we’re in a transitional period between the steady trickle of winter events and the impending onslaught of spring/summer activities. Plus so many folks are out of town or otherwise preoccupied with spring break or family visits for the upcoming religious holidays. It’s just a little quiet around here.
Nevertheless, I’ve got a good set of options for you this week! There are great opportunities to try new crafts/interests and socialize over the ones you already enjoy.
⭐ Spotlight - LIC Tonsorial Barbershop
Credit: www.lictonsorial.com
This week I’m highlighting LIC Tonsorial Barbershop. While I can’t speak to the actual haircuts, one thing I love about this business is they know how to use their space! I see them hosting events often, taking the community aspect of a barbershop to a whole new level. Between comedy nights and dance parties, LIC Tonsorial Barbershop is bringing nightlife to the neighborhood. We love to see it!
Follow them on Instagram to keep an eye out for new events!
📅 What’s Happening Nearby This Week
3/30/26 (Mon) | 8pm | Astoria Park (Astoria) | Free
Great for: Anyone who is burnt out and just wants to breathe fresh air and look at the sky
3/31/26 (Tue) | 6:30-8:30pm | The Collaboratory (Queensbridge) | $20
Great for: Bookish tea drinkers who want to socialize over paint
3/31/26 (Tue) | 6:30-9pm | Sunnyside Arts (Sunnyside) | PWYC
Great for: People who paint their miniatures at home and want to talk to others about it
4/1/26 (Wed) | 1-4pm | SkyFarm (LIC/Astoria border) | Free
Great for: Anyone who can take off part of their afternoon to help prep compost for the community
4/1/26 (Wed) | 6:30-9:30pm | Brooklyn Craft Company Shop (Greenpoint) | $45
Great for: Anyone who's been eyeing the crochet hook but has been too nervous to try (scarves are so easy, I promise!!)
4/3/26 (Fri) | 7-10pm | Brooklyn Boulders (Queensbridge) | $20 (free for members)
Great for: Folks who host games nights and are always looking for new social games to try
4/3/26 (Fri) | 7-8:30pm | LIC Tonsorial Barbershop (LIC/Astoria border) | $15
Great for: Standup comedy enthusiasts who enjoy lowkey events and chatting with comics
4/4/26 (Sat) | 3-6:30pm | MoMA PS1 (Court Square) | Free
Great for: Anyone who enjoys modern art and wants to meet people to ponder with
4/4/26 (Sat) | 6pm | Museum of Moving Images (LIC/Astoria border) | $17.50
Great for: Film nerds who enjoy oldies (does 2001 count as an oldie yet?)
4/4/26 (Sat) | 11-4am | 00:00 (Court Square) | Free entry before midnight (limited RSVP) + additional paid options
Great for: Nightclubbers who love a themed night (specifically this theme)
↗️ On The Horizon
Learn to Skate Clinic → 4/6/26
Cosmic Cherry Festival → 4/9/26
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