👋🏾 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
My World Cup bracket imploded last week so I'm luckily not a betting person. I hope you all had better success than me!
We're the time of year where the weekdays are a little sparse but the weekends are PACKED with activities. Lots of options this Saturday in particular. I'm a big fan of hopping between activities so definitely stack where you can to get the most out of your day.
Enjoy this week's selection!
📅 What’s Happening Nearby This Week
7/20/26 (Mon) | 7-9pm | Fifth Hammer Brewing Co. (Waterfront) | $40
Great for: Beer-lovers who want to get crafty to start the week off right
7/22/26 (Wed) | 6:30pm | Oliver's Astoria (Astoria) | $30
Great for: Singles who find to find a partner with a great playlist for a long road trip
7/23/26 (Thu) | 6-8pm | The Greats of Craft Warehouse (Queensbridge) | $75
Great for: Crafty folks wanting to explore mosaic art and bring home their souvenir
7/24/26 (Fri) | 6:30pm | Lately Cafe (Court Square) | $25
Great for: Anyone who has been feeling the hype around this game and wants to try
7/24/26 (Fri) | 7-9pm | Film Noir Cinema (Greenpoint) | $10
Great for: Film enthusiasts who want to explore UK cinema at a great discount
7/25/26 (Sat) | 9-10am | Court 16 (Queensbridge) | $65
Great for: Anyone who's excited for the US Open and is inspired to get out on the court
7/25/26 (Sat) | 12-4pm | Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Education Center (Waterfront) | Free
Great for: Anyone interested in paddling, local aquatic life, or volunteering to clean up the shore
7/25/26 (Sat) | 12-6pm | Museum of the Moving Image (LIC/Astoria border) | Free
Great for: Anyone looking for a free place to hang out with a curated atmosphere
7/25/26 (Sat) | 6-8pm | Mad For Chicken (Sunnyside) | $65 members / $85 non-members
Great for: Pilates practitioners who want to reward themselves after class
7/25/26 (Sat) | 8:30-10:30pm | Hunter's Point South Park (Waterfront) | Free
Great for: Anyone who needs to be reminded of one day of PTO and free will can look like
↗️ On The Horizon
Letters & Sodas: LIC Reading Series → 7/29/26 (Wed)
LIC Wellness Fest → 8/1/26 (Sat)
Beauty and the Beast: Immersive Cinema Dining → 8/7/26 (Fri)
These tend to sell out fast, so if you’re interested, lock in now!
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