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Category: Arts & Culture

“Joy, Jazz, and Justice” Community Celebration

November 13, 2025 Special Correspondents Arts & Culture, Music

By Pamela Rider, Special Correspondent Reverend Steptoe, Pastor of Morris Brown Church in Jamaica, New York, hosted a community event titled “Joy, Jazz, and Justice.”

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King Manor Hosts Opening Party for Jamaica | Jamaica

October 4, 2025 Jabari Bruce Arts & Culture, Music, Visual

The King Manor Museum hosted an opening party for its latest exhibition – Jamaica | Jamaica – on August 16th. The event was free and

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New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Hosts Public Art Commission Information Session

October 4, 2025 Journalism Interns Arts & Culture

By Kayleen Lopez The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs’ Percent for Art Program invited local artists or teams of artists to create lasting artwork for

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Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning

September 13, 2025 Journalism Interns Arts & Culture

By Victor Ramos, Raul Ramos, and Shayne Guzman Tucked in the middle of Jamaica Avenue among the bustling retail stores is the Jamaica Center for

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Queens Library Hosts Censorship Show

September 6, 2025 Jabari Bruce Arts & Culture, Comedy

The Queens Public Library hosted The Censorship Show with Tim Barnes and Some Comedic Friends on August 14th. The event was free, open to the

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Roy Wilkins Park Hosts Rise Up NYC Concerts

August 27, 2025 Jabari Bruce Arts & Culture, Music

Rise Up NYC – a concert series presented by New York City Mayor Eric Adams – hosted the first of two days of concerts at

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R&B Rises Up at Roy Wilkins

August 24, 2025 Jabari Bruce Arts & Culture, Music

Rise Up NYC – a concert series presented by New York City Mayor Eric Adams – hosted the second of two days of concerts at

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Queens Library Exhibits Artificial Realism: Hip Hop Art

August 11, 2025 Jabari Bruce Arts & Culture, Visual

The Queens Public Library is exhibiting Artificial Realism: Hip Hop Art from August 1st through August 29th at the Central Branch. The Exhibit is free

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Queens Library Hosts Monday Matinee Movie Series

July 25, 2025 Jabari Bruce Arts & Culture, Movies

The Queens Public Library is hosting a Monday Matinee movie series every Monday from June 2nd to June 30th. The series – free and open

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JCAL Hosts Fabric Collage Workshop

July 25, 2025 Jabari Bruce Arts & Culture, Crafts

The Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning hosted a Fabric Collage Workshop led by visual artist Laura OsCam (@laura_oscam). The event was free and open

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By Kayleen Lopez. Wayne Tucker & the Bad Muthas li By Kayleen Lopez. Wayne Tucker & the Bad Muthas lit up the Jamaica Performing Arts Center and left us all craving an encore.

He even gave a shoutout to his new book 100 Musical Thoughts.

To our Queens community at Jamaica Funk, he wrapped the night with: “Merry Christmas!”
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Alexis from CUNY York College loves to eat Sakru of Japan on Jamaica Avenue and Shaylee loves Chipotle and Teriyaki One on Jamaica Avenue!!!
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We asked York College Students about their opinions on Energy Drinks and Electric Cars! 

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We asked people on the street their opinion on the presidential election! 

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Jazz show right on Jamaica Avenue!!! Jazz show right on Jamaica Avenue!!!
Juneteenth at Roy Wilkins Park!! 🤯🤘🏾💪🏾 performance Juneteenth at Roy Wilkins Park!! 🤯🤘🏾💪🏾 performance by Kyah Baby 
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WANNA SEE SOMETHING VICIOUS?!?! 🤯 Here are some h WANNA SEE SOMETHING VICIOUS?!?! 🤯 
Here are some highlights from the Forces of Nature Dance Theatre Youth Academy! They brought their fierceness to the second day of the Jamaica Dance Festival! 🔥🔥🔥
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Photos and Videos by: Jabari Bruce
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Here is more from Day 1 of the Jamaica Dance Festi Here is more from Day 1 of the Jamaica Dance Festival! 💃🏻🕺💃
Don’t miss Day 2 this Saturday at Rufus King Park starting at 7 pm! 
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Check out the highlights from the first day of The Check out the highlights from the first day of The Jamaica Dance Festival! @thejamaicadancefestival 
Don’t miss the next one next Saturday June 8th at 7pm in King Rufus Park! 🕺🏾💃🏻👯‍♀️

Performances by: 
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If you didn’t know there is a JD Sports? Now ya kn If you didn’t know there is a JD Sports? Now ya know! Ya know 👕👟🕶️

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Coming soon! The JD review! 🤯😁 By: Joi Calinda # Coming soon! The JD review! 🤯😁

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If you missed it here it is a recap of women’s mon If you missed it here it is a recap of women’s month with @__mani2x 📷💥🎒

By: Joi Calinda

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