Local News and Events in Jamaica, NY
Thursday, May 14, 2026 · Jamaica, NY
JCAL's Thursday Night Jazz series returns to the Jamaica Performing Arts Center on May 14 with drummer Johnathan Blake. The monthly concert series is one of downtown Jamaica's signature arts offerings and highlights both established masters and exciting contemporary voices. For neighbors who enjoy live music close to home, this is another strong evening option in the heart of the district.
Explore June 2026 community events, local happenings, and neighborhood activities in Jamaica, NY.
Friday, June 19, 2026
JCAL is opening Under a Plaintain Tree with a Juneteenth reception at its Jamaica Arts Center. The exhibit brings together artists and neighbors for an evening rooted in reflection, culture, and community pride in South...
Friday, June 19, 2026
Roy Wilkins Park will host Juneteenth in Queens 2026 on June 19, bringing a free day of live performances, local vendors, family activities, and community engagement to Southeast Queens. It is a large neighborhood celeb...
Friday, June 19, 2026
JCAL will open Under a Plaintain Tree on June 19 at its Jamaica Arts Center on Jamaica Avenue. The exhibition is part of the center's Juneteenth programming and adds another free cultural stop for neighbors looking to s...
Friday, June 19, 2026
JCAL is also hosting a Juneteenth screening of The Inkwell on June 19 at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center. The program includes a post-film discussion and offers a thoughtful community evening centered on Black joy, m...
Friday, June 19, 2026
JCAL will open Under the Plantain Tree: Notes on Liberation on Thursday, June 19 at 6 p.m. at the Jamaica Arts Center. The exhibit is part of the center's Juneteenth programming and will run through August 14.
Friday, June 19, 2026
Also on June 19, JCAL will screen The Inkwell at 7 p.m. at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center. The free showing will be followed by a Q&A with York College's Patricia Haggler, making for a thoughtful Juneteenth evening...
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