👋🏾 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
I’m going to be honest with you guys…I haven’t been watching the World Cup. I kind of feel bad because there’s really great energy around everyone gathering to watch it but watching soccer (fine - fútbol) is just not my thing. And my bracket is really screwed, although I picked France to win it all so I’m still in this thing!!
Enjoy this week’s picks! There’s a couple longer distance choices but still easy to get to from LIC and both seem worth the trip. Enjoy!
📅 What’s Happening Nearby This Week
7/15/26 (Wed) | 8pm | Citi Field (Flushing) | Starting at $25
Great for: Anyone interested in watching the first women's sporting event at Citi Field
7/16/26 (Thu) | 2-5pm | Joe Coffee Company: Roastery Cafe (Queensbridge) | $175
Great for: Coffee aficionados who want to learn more about the professional roasting process
Starts 7/16/26 (Thu) | 6pm | QBK Sports (Sunnyside) | $120
Great for: Anyone who wants to join a sports league but is afraid of the intense sports
7/16/26 (Thu) | 7-8pm | Culture Lab LIC (Waterfront) | Free
Great for: Anyone interested in queer/drag history and enjoys multi modal art installations
7/17/26 (Fri) | 11pm-4am | 00:00 Nightclub (Court Square) | RSVP for free entry before 12am
Great for: Mandopop and American pop fans looking to combine their nightlife and their love for karaoke
7/18/26 (Sat) | 8:30-9:30am | The Greats of Craft Warehouse (Queensbridge) | $10
Great for: Anyone who enjoys an early morning workout (especially with a coffee+pastry after)
7/18/26 (Sat) | 8pm-12am | Gotham Pickleball (Waterfront) | $60
Great for: Pickleball enthusiasts who want to use their skills to support a charity
7/18/26 (Sat) | 9pm | Trends Cannabis Dispensary NYC (Queensborough) | $20
Great for: Comedy fans looking for an opportunity to stay in the neighborhood but still get some laughs
7/19/26 (Sun) | 11am-6pm | Prospect Park | Free entry
Great for: Ice cream fiends who want to visit the park anyway (eat your calories and immediately burn them off on a walk!)
7/19/26 (Sun) | 12:30-2:30pm | QPL Hunters Point (Waterfront) | Free
Great for: Cyclists who want to understand their bikes better and handle the small repairs themselves
↗️ On The Horizon
Adult Gymnastics Open Gym - Beginners → 7/21/26 (Tue)
Critters After Dark → 7/24/26 (Fri)
Book Club - "Agua Viva" by Clarice Lispector → 7/30/26 (Thu)
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