👋🏾 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
First, the live calendar link didn’t work last week but it should be fixed now. You can always come back to this calendar to see everything I’ve listed in the newsletter, which is way easier than digging through emails!
Second, I want to hear from you! Specifically on whether you prefer to see events happening this week or need more time to plan. Answer (one question) in this form!
Enjoy this week’s curation!
Bookmark this calendar with all the events featured in the newsletter → Live calendar link
📅 What’s Happening Nearby This Week
9/22/26 (Tue) | 7:30-8:30pm | Moon Bunny Aerial (Greenpoint) | $25
A queer-friendly space full of people who love k-pop
9/23/26 (Wed) | 8-9am | Yoga Space Greenpoint (Greenpoint) | $35
I’m SO into Ashtanga yoga at Vibe Fitness and this studio is a good option for non Vibe Fitness members
9/23/26 (Wed) | 7pm | Oliver's Astoria (Astoria) | $55
A fun night out to play with paint, Feyre Darling (iykyk)
9/23/26 (Wed) | 7:30-8:30pm | Form + Flow Waterfront (Waterfront) | $30
Yin yoga is suuucchhh a good stretch and very relaxing; highly recommend
9/24/26 (Thu) | 4pm | Afterlife KTV (Queensborough) | $40-$70/hr
In case someone needs last minute ideas for their Thursday night out with friends
9/25/26 (Fri) | 5-7pm | Everyone Comics & Collectibles (Queensborough) | Free
Feels like a fun place to meet other comic fans and play a round of trivia!
9/25/26 (Fri) | 7pm | Museum of the Moving Image (LIC/Astoria border) | $17.50
It has a 86% on Rotten Tomatoes so I’m assuming it must be good
9/26/26 (Sat) | 3-5pm | Culture Lab LIC (Waterfront) | Pay what you wish
I saw lots of folks online talking about language learning; there's nothing better than irl practice!
9/27/26 (Sun) | 10-7pm | 44th & 45th St - Theater District (Times Square) | Free entry
Perfect for theater lovers who want signed souvenirs, themed photo booths pics, and to window shop the silent auction
↗️ On The Horizon
Queer Writers of Queens → 9/29/26 (Tue)
Walking Tour: Walking Dutch Kills → 10/2/26 (Fri)
Pillow Talk: Learn How to Hand-Sew a Decor Pillow → 10/4/26 (Sun)
5 Boro Foto Fest → 10/25/26 (Sun)
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