👋🏾 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.
💭 A Note From the Editor
Happy Pride Month! I’ll make sure to keep an eye out for any queer celebrations in the neighborhood! 🌈
This week, in honor of LIC Springs last Saturday, this week's newsletter exclusively features businesses that participated in the festival! I went out for a couple of hours and had a great time meeting people and learning more about what LIC has to offer. Shout out to anyone who did the Vibe Fitness plank challenge - last I heard, the longest time was a woman with 15 minutes (definitely not me).
Lots of classes and workshops going on this week. Given how many fitness businesses we have, I'm really hoping we get more healthy food options besides the $20 salad from Sweetgreen 🤣
Enjoy this week's curation!
📅 What’s Happening Nearby This Week
6/2/26 (Tue) | 7-8pm | Hunters Point South Park (Waterfront) | Free
Great for: Summer yoga fiends looking for an evening wind down
6/3/26 (Wed) | 5-5:30pm | City Jiu Jitsu Academy (Hunters Point) | Free
Great for: Anyone looking to take on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as their next hobby
6/3/26 (Wed) | 7-11pm | Aloft LIC (Queensborough) | Free
Great for: People looking for something exciting to break up the week
6/4/26 (Thu) | 6-7pm | Queens Plaza Studios (Queensborough) | $30
Great for: Anyone interested in salsa dancing and wants to hang with other beginners
6/4/26 (Thu) | 6:30-9:30pm | The Sewing Clubhouse (Court Square) | $80
Great for: Crafters looking for unique inspiration and a social opportunity
6/4/26 (Thu) | 7:15-8:15pm | Industry Gymnastics (Waterfront) | $25
Great for: Everyone from ex-gymnasts to lazy cart-wheelers who want to get on the mat
6/6/26 (Sat) | 9-10am | CityPickle LIC (Queensbridge) | $20
Great for: Anyone who is afraid they missed the pickleball train (you can start from scratch here!)
6/6/26 (Sat) | 3-6pm | Culture Lab (Waterfront) | Free
Great for: Summer market fans who like to hang out by the waterfront
6/7/26 (Sun) | 10-10:50am | Vibe Fitness LIC (Hunters Point) | $50 (day pass - access to all amenities)
Great for: People needing to punch out their frustrations (and then sit in a sauna maybe??)
NOTE: Non-members can only sign up day-of with a day pass
6/7/26 (Sun) | 4-6pm | MoMA PS1 (Court Square) | Free
Great for: Anyone interested in conversing about the role of artists in history-keeping
↗️ On The Horizon
Traditional Irish/Albanian Music -> 6/11/26
Intro to Bouldering -> 6/13/26
Level 1B Korean Classes -> 6/27/26
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