special events
Pawp-Up in The Lot
"Pawp-Ups" are back at Culture Lab LIC!
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Previously known as our "Pup-Ups", we are making sure to include our feline friends!
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Join us 1-4pm on the first Sunday of every month from May-Oct as local rescues pawp-up with dogs and cats in need of fosters and forever homes!
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Already have a furry bestie? Bring them along and meet other pet owners in the community, browse pet apparel, services, food & treats among local vendors! And since our gallery is dog friendly, you can browse the exhibits - make sure to stop at our front desk for complimentary treats!
Vendor slots are filling up but we're still looking for folks who think the animal community will benefit/appreciate your goods and services!
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-Food & Treats
-Services (walker, daycare, groomers)
-Pet Apparel/Gear
-Pet portraits
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We're especially grateful to @bondvet for their sponsorship this year, ensuring animals get adopted and local businesses thrive!
Upcoming Dates:
June 7
July 12
August 2
September 6
October 4
Queens Irish Heritage Festival
Sunday, June 14, 4-9pm
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New York Irish Center in association with McManus Irish Dance and Culture Lab LIC, presents the 5th Annual Queens Irish Heritage: Celebrating Ireland with the World's Borough. With five continuous hours of entertainment and family-friendly fun, the free Queens Irish Heritage Festival presents just a fraction of the immeasurable creativity by Irish and Irish American artists in the Queens community and beyond, and explores the interconnections of numerous other communities.
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Performers include: JiGGiG (with former Riverdance principals Brandon Asazawa, Andy O’Reilly and Belle Brenton); Madelyn Monaghan with Caleb Adams; Allen Gogarty; Donie Carroll; Cillian Vallely from Lunasa; Niamh Hyland with Shu Sakae; Bob and Bronagh Batch; Mollie Downes; Gigi McCourt; Kevin McCormack; McManus Irish Dance; Darrah Carr Dance.
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"Crossroads Concerts" Showcase: West African Musicians: Amos Gabia, Moussa Drame, and Fumu; Turkish Musicians: Eren Erdogan, Taulant Mehmeti, Nezih Antakli, Leen Abaza;
Playing with Irish Musicians: Dylan James, Eileen Goodman, Jerry O’Sullivan, and Colin Harte
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Support for the 5th Queens Irish Heritage Festival comes from Tourism Ireland, The Ireland Funds, Goldman Sachs, the Irish Government – Emigrant Support Programme, The Tara Circle, the NY City Council, and the NY State Council on the Arts.