Upcoming Events
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Asian and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month Celebration
Performance at Zeta Charters School in honor of Asian and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month to introduce students ages 5 and 6 to Asian dances and cultures.
Not open to the public.
Performance at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month - interactive performance mostly consisting of singing/dancing/music for PK-5 elementary school children.
Not open to the public.
Queensboro Dance Festival - Dancing with the Queens Stars Gala
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-dancing-with-the-queens-stars-gala-tickets-1982858648595?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Overview:
A benefit evening bursting with Queens' best in dance competition, music, art, and food that capture the spirit of Queensboro Dance Festival
You're invited to the most exciting night in Queens community!
Honoring:
Adrienne Adams, City Council Speaker Emerita
Rachel Cohen, LIC Real Estate Community Partner
Leah Krauss, Program Director Mertz Gilmore Foundation
Dancing with the Queens Stars is an annual dance competition where teams of Queens community leaders train with Queensboro Dance Festival choreographers to perform a group dance for an esteemed panel of local judges. Your audience vote ultimately determines the winning team!
The evening will also feature:
-Popup activations
-The best in Queens cuisine
-Open bar
-Queens Staycations silent auction
-Vibes by DJ Elephantglasses + party line dances
-Photobooth by Velvet Turtle Events
-Unveiling of Queensboro Dance Festival's PSA campaign
- Introduction of the 2026 Queensboro Dance Festival dance companies performing on tour this summer
Dancing with the Queens Stars Judges:
Deputy Borough President Ebony Young
Roz Nieves, QPTV
Molly Kurzius, MoMA PS1
Mickela Mallozzi, PBS Travel Barefeet
Dance Teams and more to be announced
Want to sponsor a table or an artist ticket? Options available at ticket checkout!
All proceeds support Queensboro Dance Festival's free public programming that hosts 40 outdoor dance performances, classes, and community parties every summer, presenting diverse Queens-based dance groups and providing professional artist services for Queens dancers. QDF reaches 10,000 audience members and serves 200 Queens artists every year. www.queensborodancefestival.org
EIN 85-2034730
Thank you to our gala sponsors Northwell Health, Steve Madden, FourLeaf Federal Credit Union
Sponsorship opportunities: Please e-mail karesia@queensborodancefestival.org
Flavors of the World Festival A multicultural spring celebration
Savor authentic foods from around the world, enjoy vibrant live performances, andexperience the rich cultural tapestry of NYC’s most diverse borough—all set against thebeautiful backdrop of our historic farm. Explore and shop unique handcrafted goodsfrom artisans representing a wide range of cultures, bringing their traditions, creativity,and stories to life.
Sunday, May 24 | 10am - 5pm
$17 General Admission
https://queensfarm.ticketspice.com/2026-flavors-of-the-world-festival
Free on-site parking!
Featured Performances:
Thunderbird American Indians (Native American)
Kinding Sindaw (Philippines)
Cordillera Cultural Ensemble (Philippines)
Alba Musik (Spain)
Inis Fada Gaelic Pipe Band (Ireland)
Ensemble Barynya (Jewish & Russian)
Carl Bartlett Jr. (American)
Guachinangos (Mexican/Columbian)
Harambee Dance Company (African)
Fast FAQs:
Email confirmation will automatically be sent to you upon completion of purchase.
Free event parking and bicycle racks available.
Farm grounds and restrooms are accessible.
No pets are allowed on the farm.
Strollers, backpacks, and bottled water are permitted on our grounds.
No designated storage for strollers, bags, or coats. Strollers must be parked outsidethe Egg Hunt area.
This event is rain or shine.
QUESTIONS? Email education@queensfarm.org Mon–Fri and a member of our teamwill get back to you.
Queensboro Dance Festival - Tour Opening
Join us in our Queensboro Dance Festival 2026 Season!
Full tour dates and locations:
Saturday May 30 6PM at Travers Park (Sunday May 31 raindate)
Saturday June 13 6PM at Beach 94th Street Amphitheater, Far Rockaway
Tuesday July 14 6PM at Frank D O’Connor Playground, Elmhurst
Saturday July 25 6:30PM at Hunter’s Point South Park (Ottomanelli’s Awning)
Sunday July 26 3PM at Bayside Historical Society Castle at Fort Totten (indoors)
Season Finale: Saturday August 15 5PM at Queens Theatre
Queensboro Dance Festival: https://queensborodancefestival.org/
OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE DANCE COMMUNITY IN QUEENS AND INSPIRE A GREATER APPRECIATION FOR QUEENS DANCE.
Launched in 2014, Queensboro Dance Festival (QDF) was created out of a need for easier artist access to a dance community within Queens, and to cultivate audiences in underserved Queens neighborhoods. Each summer, we tour throughout Queens’ local parks, plazas, and streets, reaching 10,000 people each year. We proudly present professional Queens-based dance companies of diverse cultures and styles, offering over 30 free outdoor performances, classes, and dance parties to the public. We also provide our dance companies with free professional development and Queens arts resources.
We exist to be a platform for Queens’ underrepresented diversity of dancers, where contemporary and cultural groups come together to share their artistry with our fellow Queens neighbors. We believe cultural exchange builds community, and dancing together uplifts the soul. Our values are equity, curiosity, quality, and connection.
QDF has been cited for its community impact in the first 2017 Create NYC Cultural Plan; a 2018 honoree of Queens Pride with a Proclamation from NYS Comptroller’s Office Thomas P. DiNapoli and certificate from NYC Public Advocate Letitia James; 2019 LIC Game Changer Award with Best in Arts & Humanities, certificate from Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan, and 2023 Citation of Honor by Queensborough President Donovan Richards. QDF was named in 2024 City & State’s Power 100 in Arts and Culture under the leadership of Founding Executive Director Karesia Batan.
128th Philippines Independence Day Parade
Parading down Madison Avenue 38th Street to 27th Street.
Free and open to the public.
2026 PIDCI President Ofelia “Lea” Frain
A message from the President
"It is with great honor and gratitude that I serve as President of the Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI). Our organization continues a proud tradition of celebrating Filipino heritage, culture, and unity in the Tri-State area and beyond. Guided by our 2026 theme, “Let Us Live the Freedom We Celebrate – and Lift the Nation We Love,” we are reminded that our freedom is best honored through service, collaboration, and community engagement. For 36 years, PIDCI has brought generations together to promote cultural pride and civic participation. I invite everyone to join us in this year’s celebrations and to continue supporting our mission of unity, service, and shared success on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Madison Avenue. Thank you for being part of the PIDCI family."
Queensboro Dance Festival - Beach 94th Street Amphitheater
Join us in our Queensboro Dance Festival 2026 Season!
Full tour dates and locations:
Saturday May 30 6PM at Travers Park (Sunday May 31 raindate)
Saturday June 13 6PM at Beach 94th Street Amphitheater, Far Rockaway
Tuesday July 14 6PM at Frank D O’Connor Playground, Elmhurst
Saturday July 25 6:30PM at Hunter’s Point South Park (Ottomanelli’s Awning)
Sunday July 26 3PM at Bayside Historical Society Castle at Fort Totten (indoors)
Season Finale: Saturday August 15 5PM at Queens Theatre
Queensboro Dance Festival: https://queensborodancefestival.org/
OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE DANCE COMMUNITY IN QUEENS AND INSPIRE A GREATER APPRECIATION FOR QUEENS DANCE.
Launched in 2014, Queensboro Dance Festival (QDF) was created out of a need for easier artist access to a dance community within Queens, and to cultivate audiences in underserved Queens neighborhoods. Each summer, we tour throughout Queens’ local parks, plazas, and streets, reaching 10,000 people each year. We proudly present professional Queens-based dance companies of diverse cultures and styles, offering over 30 free outdoor performances, classes, and dance parties to the public. We also provide our dance companies with free professional development and Queens arts resources.
We exist to be a platform for Queens’ underrepresented diversity of dancers, where contemporary and cultural groups come together to share their artistry with our fellow Queens neighbors. We believe cultural exchange builds community, and dancing together uplifts the soul. Our values are equity, curiosity, quality, and connection.
QDF has been cited for its community impact in the first 2017 Create NYC Cultural Plan; a 2018 honoree of Queens Pride with a Proclamation from NYS Comptroller’s Office Thomas P. DiNapoli and certificate from NYC Public Advocate Letitia James; 2019 LIC Game Changer Award with Best in Arts & Humanities, certificate from Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan, and 2023 Citation of Honor by Queensborough President Donovan Richards. QDF was named in 2024 City & State’s Power 100 in Arts and Culture under the leadership of Founding Executive Director Karesia Batan.
Queensboro Dance Festival - Frank D O’Connor Playground
Join us in our Queensboro Dance Festival 2026 Season!
Full tour dates and locations:
Saturday May 30 6PM at Travers Park (Sunday May 31 raindate)
Saturday June 13 6PM at Beach 94th Street Amphitheater, Far Rockaway
Tuesday July 14 6PM at Frank D O’Connor Playground, Elmhurst
Saturday July 25 6:30PM at Hunter’s Point South Park (Ottomanelli’s Awning)
Sunday July 26 3PM at Bayside Historical Society Castle at Fort Totten (indoors)
Season Finale: Saturday August 15 5PM at Queens Theatre
Queensboro Dance Festival: https://queensborodancefestival.org/
OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE DANCE COMMUNITY IN QUEENS AND INSPIRE A GREATER APPRECIATION FOR QUEENS DANCE.
Launched in 2014, Queensboro Dance Festival (QDF) was created out of a need for easier artist access to a dance community within Queens, and to cultivate audiences in underserved Queens neighborhoods. Each summer, we tour throughout Queens’ local parks, plazas, and streets, reaching 10,000 people each year. We proudly present professional Queens-based dance companies of diverse cultures and styles, offering over 30 free outdoor performances, classes, and dance parties to the public. We also provide our dance companies with free professional development and Queens arts resources.
We exist to be a platform for Queens’ underrepresented diversity of dancers, where contemporary and cultural groups come together to share their artistry with our fellow Queens neighbors. We believe cultural exchange builds community, and dancing together uplifts the soul. Our values are equity, curiosity, quality, and connection.
QDF has been cited for its community impact in the first 2017 Create NYC Cultural Plan; a 2018 honoree of Queens Pride with a Proclamation from NYS Comptroller’s Office Thomas P. DiNapoli and certificate from NYC Public Advocate Letitia James; 2019 LIC Game Changer Award with Best in Arts & Humanities, certificate from Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan, and 2023 Citation of Honor by Queensborough President Donovan Richards. QDF was named in 2024 City & State’s Power 100 in Arts and Culture under the leadership of Founding Executive Director Karesia Batan.
Queensboro Dance Festival - Hunter’s Point South Park
Join us in our Queensboro Dance Festival 2026 Season!
Full tour dates and locations:
Saturday May 30 6PM at Travers Park (Sunday May 31 raindate)
Saturday June 13 6PM at Beach 94th Street Amphitheater, Far Rockaway
Tuesday July 14 6PM at Frank D O’Connor Playground, Elmhurst
Saturday July 25 6:30PM at Hunter’s Point South Park (Ottomanelli’s Awning)
Sunday July 26 3PM at Bayside Historical Society Castle at Fort Totten (indoors)
Season Finale: Saturday August 15 5PM at Queens Theatre
Queensboro Dance Festival: https://queensborodancefestival.org/
OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE DANCE COMMUNITY IN QUEENS AND INSPIRE A GREATER APPRECIATION FOR QUEENS DANCE.
Launched in 2014, Queensboro Dance Festival (QDF) was created out of a need for easier artist access to a dance community within Queens, and to cultivate audiences in underserved Queens neighborhoods. Each summer, we tour throughout Queens’ local parks, plazas, and streets, reaching 10,000 people each year. We proudly present professional Queens-based dance companies of diverse cultures and styles, offering over 30 free outdoor performances, classes, and dance parties to the public. We also provide our dance companies with free professional development and Queens arts resources.
We exist to be a platform for Queens’ underrepresented diversity of dancers, where contemporary and cultural groups come together to share their artistry with our fellow Queens neighbors. We believe cultural exchange builds community, and dancing together uplifts the soul. Our values are equity, curiosity, quality, and connection.
QDF has been cited for its community impact in the first 2017 Create NYC Cultural Plan; a 2018 honoree of Queens Pride with a Proclamation from NYS Comptroller’s Office Thomas P. DiNapoli and certificate from NYC Public Advocate Letitia James; 2019 LIC Game Changer Award with Best in Arts & Humanities, certificate from Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan, and 2023 Citation of Honor by Queensborough President Donovan Richards. QDF was named in 2024 City & State’s Power 100 in Arts and Culture under the leadership of Founding Executive Director Karesia Batan.
Queensboro Dance Festival - Bayside Historical Society Castle
Join us in our Queensboro Dance Festival 2026 Season!
Full tour dates and locations:
Saturday May 30 6PM at Travers Park (Sunday May 31 raindate)
Saturday June 13 6PM at Beach 94th Street Amphitheater, Far Rockaway
Tuesday July 14 6PM at Frank D O’Connor Playground, Elmhurst
Saturday July 25 6:30PM at Hunter’s Point South Park (Ottomanelli’s Awning)
Sunday July 26 3PM at Bayside Historical Society Castle at Fort Totten (indoors)
Season Finale: Saturday August 15 5PM at Queens Theatre
Queensboro Dance Festival: https://queensborodancefestival.org/
OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE DANCE COMMUNITY IN QUEENS AND INSPIRE A GREATER APPRECIATION FOR QUEENS DANCE.
Launched in 2014, Queensboro Dance Festival (QDF) was created out of a need for easier artist access to a dance community within Queens, and to cultivate audiences in underserved Queens neighborhoods. Each summer, we tour throughout Queens’ local parks, plazas, and streets, reaching 10,000 people each year. We proudly present professional Queens-based dance companies of diverse cultures and styles, offering over 30 free outdoor performances, classes, and dance parties to the public. We also provide our dance companies with free professional development and Queens arts resources.
We exist to be a platform for Queens’ underrepresented diversity of dancers, where contemporary and cultural groups come together to share their artistry with our fellow Queens neighbors. We believe cultural exchange builds community, and dancing together uplifts the soul. Our values are equity, curiosity, quality, and connection.
QDF has been cited for its community impact in the first 2017 Create NYC Cultural Plan; a 2018 honoree of Queens Pride with a Proclamation from NYS Comptroller’s Office Thomas P. DiNapoli and certificate from NYC Public Advocate Letitia James; 2019 LIC Game Changer Award with Best in Arts & Humanities, certificate from Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan, and 2023 Citation of Honor by Queensborough President Donovan Richards. QDF was named in 2024 City & State’s Power 100 in Arts and Culture under the leadership of Founding Executive Director Karesia Batan.
Queensboro Dance Festival - Season Finale
Join us in our Queensboro Dance Festival 2026 Season!
Tickets: TBA
Full tour dates and locations:
Saturday May 30 6PM at Travers Park (Sunday May 31 raindate)
Saturday June 13 6PM at Beach 94th Street Amphitheater, Far Rockaway
Tuesday July 14 6PM at Frank D O’Connor Playground, Elmhurst
Saturday July 25 6:30PM at Hunter’s Point South Park (Ottomanelli’s Awning)
Sunday July 26 3PM at Bayside Historical Society Castle at Fort Totten (indoors)
Season Finale: Saturday August 15 5PM at Queens Theatre
Queensboro Dance Festival: https://queensborodancefestival.org/
OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE DANCE COMMUNITY IN QUEENS AND INSPIRE A GREATER APPRECIATION FOR QUEENS DANCE.
Launched in 2014, Queensboro Dance Festival (QDF) was created out of a need for easier artist access to a dance community within Queens, and to cultivate audiences in underserved Queens neighborhoods. Each summer, we tour throughout Queens’ local parks, plazas, and streets, reaching 10,000 people each year. We proudly present professional Queens-based dance companies of diverse cultures and styles, offering over 30 free outdoor performances, classes, and dance parties to the public. We also provide our dance companies with free professional development and Queens arts resources.
We exist to be a platform for Queens’ underrepresented diversity of dancers, where contemporary and cultural groups come together to share their artistry with our fellow Queens neighbors. We believe cultural exchange builds community, and dancing together uplifts the soul. Our values are equity, curiosity, quality, and connection.
QDF has been cited for its community impact in the first 2017 Create NYC Cultural Plan; a 2018 honoree of Queens Pride with a Proclamation from NYS Comptroller’s Office Thomas P. DiNapoli and certificate from NYC Public Advocate Letitia James; 2019 LIC Game Changer Award with Best in Arts & Humanities, certificate from Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan, and 2023 Citation of Honor by Queensborough President Donovan Richards. QDF was named in 2024 City & State’s Power 100 in Arts and Culture under the leadership of Founding Executive Director Karesia Batan.
Free Paper Shredding with the Office of Steven Raga
Hey, #AD30 Neighbors! 📑
Join us for a FREE Paper Shredding Event in Woodside and safely dispose of your sensitive documents while protecting your personal information.
📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 47th Avenue & 59th Place, Woodside, NY 11377
Please note: Paper only, no batteries, and a limit of 5 boxes per person. Look out for the USA Shredding Truck on site! 🚛
World TB Health Day
Kinding Sindaw is partnering with APICHA Community Health Center , NAFCON , NaFFAA , Fight Against Tuberculosis Among Filipinos Foundation, Inc. , Unite TB-Free NYC, and NYC Health to hold a World TB Day Health Fair!
✨ Highlights: FREE TB testing, health screenings, referrals to care, educational resources, and more.
Open to the public.
MALIKAH's 10th Annual Muslim Women's Summit, Saturday, Mar 28 · 12–8 PM
Tickets: bit.ly/nmws2026
Overview:
Gather, Heal, and Build: A Summit for Muslim Women Rooted in Collective Freedom and Care
Every year, Malikah hosts the National Muslim Women’s Summit, one of the few nationwide gatherings dedicated to social justice rooted Muslim women. In 2026, we gather under the theme Collective Freedom and Collective Care, exploring how spiritual grounding, emotional resilience, storytelling, and community accountability shape the lives of Muslim women.
This year’s summit will take place at the Islamic Center of New York City and features a full day of conversation, creativity, and connection.
Through Qur’an recitation, poetry, comedy, music, fireside chats, and a dynamic panel discussion, we will explore how Muslim women build freedom through shared responsibility and collective care. Featuring workshops in healing justice, self defense, and creative expression, the summit offers both reflection and practical tools for personal and collective growth.
What to Expect:
✨ Qur’an recitation and community du’a
✨ Workshop on healing justice, self defense, creative expression
✨ Workshop on spiritual care, economic power, and advocacy
✨ Opening and closing poetry performances
✨ A live comedy set as collective release
✨ Musical performance rooted in memory and spiritual grounding
✨ Three intimate fireside chats
✨ A multi speaker panel on faith, resistance, and collective freedom
✨ Networking, marketplace space, community dinner, and sponsored goodies
✨ Prayer accommodations throughout the day
The National Muslim Women’s Summit 2026 is an invitation to gather, reflect, and build together in a space created by and for Muslim women. For scholarship tickets, sponsorship opportunities, or accessibility requests, please email malikahevents@malikah.org.
About Malikah:
Malikah is a grassroots anti-violence and wellness organization advocating against gender and hate-based violence through self-defense training, healing justice, economic empowerment, and community organizing for safety and power. We facilitate, train, and organize women and girls across all five boroughs in New York City through partnerships with CBOs, public schools, and religious institutions. Through our trainer model, we equip women and girls in our communities with our four programmatic pillars: 1) healing 2) self-defense 3) organizing, and 4) financial literacy.
International Women’s Day Celebration
Get your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-coalition-red-carpet-for-social-justice-celebration-tickets-1981605879529
Join us in person for the Womens Coalition Red Carpet, celebrating social justice and empowering change together!
Womens Coalition Red Carpet for Social Justice Celebration
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Womens Coalition Red Carpet! Join us in person to celebrate social justice with inspiring speakers, great vibes, and a community that cares. Dress sharp, bring your energy, and let's make a difference together. Don’t miss out on this empowering celebration—see you on the red carpet!
Dress code: Attire representing your country!
Tadhana: Written in the Stars Cultural Gala
This event will be a Filipino cultural gala associated with District Three, a Filipino collegiate organization spanning across the New Jersey and New York area. Filipino Youth International, FYI, will be collaborating with MUFASA, Montclair Unified Filipino-American Student Association.
Our Semiformal Gala's theme "Tadhana: Written in the Stars" Will be primarily focused on Filipino mythological deities, if the performance could educate and have dances/songs associated with such topic.
This event is not open to the public.
Community Iftar
📢 Hey AD30 Neighbors!
In community with Madani Masjid, Kinding Sindaw, and the office of Steven Raga, we are hosting a Community Iftar this Thursday in Woodside, Queens during the holy month of Ramadan. Please join us as we break fast together followed by Maghrib Prayer.
We are honored to be in fellowship with our Muslim neighbors as they break their fast and come together in prayer, reflection, and community.
Event is free and open to the public.
Sunday Dance Classes
RSVP Donations: https://ks26classes.eventbrite.com
Please join us for dances and music from Mindanao, Southern Philippines with a focus on Manobo Bukidnon.
Class will focus on dance (movement), music (kulintang) about the indigenous cultures of Mindanao.
Please RSVP in advance (for each class) so we know to be expecting you!
While there is no formal charge to join our class series, we are asking for a suggested donation of $5-$20. These donations will directly support our work in offsetting costs of hosting dance classes, performances; maintenance of our props, instruments, and wardrobe; funding our tradition bearers’ travel and accommodation expenses. Please consider donating if it is within your capacity. You will not be turned away if you do not have the funds!
Sunday Classes
Next class is Sunday March 8 at 11Am! We’ll be focusing on Manobo Bukidnon - the legends, ties to Earth, and their significance in diaspora.
🎟️ RSVP: https://ks26classes.eventbrite.com
📍 La MaMa Galleria - 47 Great Jones Street, New York, NY 10012
Around the World Food Tour
A multicultural community food tasting event where we are fundraising for Battery Park City School.
Not open to the public - ticketed event for Battery Park City School families.
Performance at ADMERASIA, Inc.
We are a growth-oriented
full-service agency.
We help world-class brands grow by engaging today's diverse audiences through culturally relevant conversations. By telling unique stories and personal journeys, we bring depth and authenticity to brand narratives that resonate on a human level.
Event is not open to the public.
Sunday Classes
https://ks26classes.eventbrite.com
Please join us for dances and music from Mindanao, Southern Philippines!
Class will focus on dance (movement), music (kulintang) about the indigenous cultures of Mindanao.
Please RSVP in advance (for each class) so we know to be expecting you!
While there is no formal charge to join our class series, we are asking for a suggested donation of $5-$20. These donations will directly support our work in offsetting costs of hosting dance classes, performances; maintenance of our props, instruments, and wardrobe; funding our tradition bearers’ travel and accommodation expenses. Please consider donating if it is within your capacity. You will not be turned away if you do not have the funds!
We will meet at La MaMa Galleria (47 Great Jones Street, New York, NY 10012).
Unity Iftar
Join us at Unity Iftar!
Open to the public, please RSVP to let us know you’ll be attending: https://KSUnityIftar26.eventbrite.com
The Philippine Consulate General in New York, in partnership with Kinding Sindaw Heritage Foundation, Inc., warmly invites you to the annual Unity Iftar. Join us for an afternoon of reflection, faith, and community as we come together in solidarity to break the fast and celebrate our rich Filipino Islamic heritage.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Celebrate the year of the horse!
Sponsored by Senator John Liu
PS 150 Lunar New Year Celebration
4th Annual Downtown Lunar New Year Celebration
Enjoy an afternoon of fun activities, delicious food brought to you from across all parts of Asia. Plus, a chance to win a prize in our office!
Celebrate with exciting performances, including:
- Traditional Lion Dance by the Columbia Dance Team
- Korean Dance by Woorigarak
- Cultural Fashion Show from PS 150’s students
-Kinding Sindaw Traditional Philippines Dance
… and much more!
Ticket Prices:
Early Bird (12/29-1/9) - Adult $45, Child $35
General (1/10-1/30) -Adult $50, Child $40
January 2026 Classes
RSVP: https://KSjan26.eventbrite.com
Classes will focus on dance (movement), music (kulingtan) about the indigenous cultures of Mindanao.
January 11: Maranao
January 18: T'boli
January 25: Tausug
Please RSVP in advance (for each class) so we know to be expecting you!
**While there is no formal charge to join our class series, we are asking for a suggested donation of $5-$20. These donations will directly support our work in offsetting costs of hosting dance classes, performances; maintenance of our props, instruments, and wardrobe; funding our tradition bearers’ travel and accommodation expenses. Please consider donating if it is within your capacity. You will not be turned away if you do not have the funds!**
We will meet at La MaMa Galleria (47 Great Jones Street, New York, NY 10012).
Christmas In Nickyland – December 22-23
Tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/42/production/1250528
$10 First ten tickets (limit 2 per person)
$20 – $70 Pay-What-You-Can
$10 La MaMa Members
Ticket prices are inclusive of all fees.
Hosted & curated by Nicky Paraiso
Christmas in NickyLand 2025
Reflection & Resistance
What does it mean to return in 2025 and come together once again to celebrate during this particular holiday season? We must find ways to work together to protect democracy, while continuing to work on ceasing the never-ending battles and wars that nations wage against each other. As the ever-changing world we live in continues to challenge us both as individuals and within our different communities, we can use this year-end holiday time to reflect, heal, find solace as we celebrate together. Joy, hope and love to this world!
CREDITS
Nicky Paraiso is Director of Programming for The Club at La MaMa, and Curator for the annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival, about to celebrate its 21st season.
Two different shows
Monday December 22nd at 7:30pm
Kinding Sindaw (a blessing)
Peggy Shaw & Lois Weaver
William Niederkorn & Yolanda Hawkins (video)
Scout
Carol Lipnik (singer)
Chris Yon & Taryn Griggs (video)
Yoshiko Chuma & The School of Hard Knocks, with Timothy Buckley & Jason LLaguno
Tuesday December 23rd at 7:30pm
Jessica Litwak (a witch’s blessing)
Peggy Shaw & Lois Weaver
William Niederkorn & Yolanda Hawkins (video)
Scout
Patricia Hoffbauer & Dancers, With special appearance by Yvonne Rainer & Tom Rawe
Chris Yon & Taryn Griggs (video)
Yoshiko Chuma & The School of Hard Knocks, with Timothy Buckley & Jason LLaguno
Piotr Gawelko
Much love to all,
Nicky
KALIKASAN A Climate Justice Concert for the Disaster-Stricken Communities in the Philippines.
Organized by the Association of Filipino Scientists in America (AFSA), Kinding Sindaw, and the Concerned Artists of the Philippines NY (CAPNY)
Presented by La MaMa, ETC in response to Typhoons Tino and Uwan that devastated the Philippines in November 2025.
Tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/42/production/1259302
Can’t make it? Donate directly here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/filipinoscientists
All proceeds benefit Alibyo Cebu - Ayuda Network and National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON)
When Typhoons Tino and Uwan devastated the Philippines in November 2025, they exposed more than the power of climate change, revealing decades of corruption, failed infrastructure, and government abandonment that turned storms into catastrophe. KALIKASAN (Tagalog for "nature") gathers Filipino and diaspora artists, scientists, and organizers for an evening of witness, truth-telling, and collective action in support of typhoon relief efforts for disaster victims in the Philippines.
Panel Discussion (5-6:30pm): "No More Floods, No More Lies: A Climate Justice Conversation" brings together journalists, organizers, climate scientists, and disaster medicine experts examining systemic failures and diaspora responsibility.
Performance (7pm): Kinding Sindaw & Concerned Artists of the Philippines NY (CAPNY) takes the stage with dances, songs, and art in motion.
All proceeds benefit Alibyo Cebu - Ayuda Network, a grassroots coalition of workers, farmers, students, and health workers providing community kitchens and direct aid to typhoon survivors, and the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON), supporting advocacy and organizing work on the ground in the Philippines.
More than a performance or exhibition, KALIKASAN is a practice of solidarity, transforming collective grief into action, diaspora resources into relief, and community gathering into sustained commitment to justice.
Organized by Association of Filipino Scientists in America (AFSA), Kinding Sindaw, and Concerned Artists of the Philippines in NYC
Beneficiaries:
Alibyo Cebu - Ayuda Network (alibyocebu@gmail.com)
National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON)
ABOUT KALIKASAN
The Association of Filipino Scientists in American (AFSA) previously hosted Kalikasan: The Philippines and the Climate Crisis on Earth Day 2023, featuring Mitzi Jonelle Tan, International Spokesperson of Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP). That event examined the climate crisis in the Philippines through interactive discussion on devastating typhoons, mining operations, US military bases and the environment, and attacks on environmental defenders. This iteration of Kalikasan transforms that educational foundation into direct mutual aid and community response.
World Dance Festival - Dancing Across Cultural Borders
Save the Date! We’re excited to be partnering with Lotus Music and Dance for their 7th Annual World Dance Festival: Dancing Across Cultural Borders.
Join us on Sunday, December 7, 2025 with the Japanese Folk Dance Institute, Saung Budaya, and Trinayan Odissi Collective.
Click the link for more information and to purchase tickets: app.dvforms.net/api/dv/y3d4l7
Pasifika Fest - Connected Currents
From in·corpus, Pasifika Fest 2025 is a season finale celebration marking two years of Pasifika Series.
Conceived by an inaugural Advisory Circle, the 2025 theme, Connected Currents, highlights the intertwining flow of waters, cultures, and peoples—as well as the overlapping struggles and triumphs—that weave the tapestry of the Pacific Ocean region.
An all-day community event, Pasifika Fest 2025 will feature morning and afternoon sessions, with a culminating performance. Reception with light bites to follow.
Learn more : https://www.incorpus.one/pasifikafest-about
Tickets : https://incorpus.betterworld.org/events/pf25
Filipino Youth International at Pace University
Culture Night will have a special performance by…KINDING SINDAW!!
Kinding Sindaw is an NYC-based nonprofit dance theater company composed of indigenous tradition-bearers, Filipino American artists, and educators from all backgrounds founded in 1992 by a Meranao Bai Labi, Tradition and Culture Bearer, Potri Ranka Manis. Kinding Sindaw exists to assert, preserve, reclaim, and re-create the traditions of dance, music, martial arts, storytelling, and orature of the indigenous peoples of Mindanao, Southern Philippines.
RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6oSQYMlVdGpDQ3---a3Ag8fwe8X-UUWeaevYrAQcQNaABuw/viewform
La MaMa Gala
Cocktails – 6:00PM
Dinner, Tributes, and Entertainment – 7:00PM
Honoring FRANK CARUCCI
La MaMa Board President, public school educator, union organizer, and LGBTQ+ activist, for his more than 50 years of inspired leadership
With special Honorary Chair SAM ROCKWELL
Co-Chairs
Kevin Jennings
Jen Kruse
Rob Laqui
Gala Committee
Melina Brown / Radio Drama Network
Donald Capoccia and Tommie Pegues
Frank Carucci and David Diamond
The Carucci Family
Eugene “the poogene” Chai
Jacqueline Chu
Jane and John Comfort
Abigail E. Disney
Matthew Hall / Goldstein Hall PLLC
Taylor Hanex
Gerald Herman
Warren Leight and Karen Hauser
Steve Malkenson
Michael Mulgrew / United Federation of Teachers
Lise Olney and Timothy Fulham
Carol Ostrow
Margaret Parker
Polly Parker and Damon Smith
Richard Pinner
Peter Rider and Glenn Hill
Wynn J. Salisch
Sonya Sotus
Benjamin Ubiñas
*List as of August 25, 2025
Benefit to Raise Funds for “The World Dance Festival”
Lotus Music & Dance will host a benefit event on Monday, October 27th at the Ailey Studios located at 405 W 55th Street in NYC. This benefit is to raise funds for the World Dance Festival performance on December 7th.
This year many organizations did not receive the NEA grant and Lotus was one of them. This grant was imperative to the funding and success of the World Dance Festival.
For more tickets, more information and to put a bid on an item: 32auctions.com/2025SilentAuctionWDF (2025 Silent Auction Bidding)
app.dvforms.net/api/dv/e30ry6 (2025 Silent Auction Benefit Tickets)
app.dvforms.net/api/dv/y3d4l7 (December 7, 2025 4PM World Dance Festival Tickets)
Queens Public Library - Flushing
In honor of Filipino History Month -
Kinding Sindaw: The Story of the Magical Butterfly "Paruparo"
Queens Public Library - Woodside
QPL Woodside Branch - New Americans Program presents Kinding Sindaw: The Story of the Magical Butterfly "Paruparo"
Open House 2025
RSVP:
https://KSopenhouse25.eventbrite.com
*RSVP required
*Free and open to the public
*Tax-free donations are welcomed
Program: Showcase of various dances of Indigenous People of Mindanao and brief overview of Kinding Sindaw
Join us for our Fall 2025 Open House and dive into the rich cultures and traditions of Mindanao’s indigenous groups. Kinding Sindaw’s artists will showcase various royal court and ritualistic dances, from the graceful Silong sa Ganding of the Maguindanao, to the earthy Madal Tanum of the Tboli, and the powerful Naga of the Maranao. Potri Ranka Manis, Founder of Kinding Sindaw, will also give a brief overview of the organization’s history and evolution throughout its 33 years of existence. This Open House is your chance to deepen your understanding of pre-colonial Philippine culture and history while getting physically active and making new connections in the community. Sign up today!
Nonilon Queano: Music, Poetry, and Plays
Purchase tickets today:
https://www.lamama.org/pagbabalik-ng-musikero/
Project Overview
This concert-performance celebrates the artistic legacy of Dr. Nonilon V. Queano, PhD, retired professor from the University of the Philippines College of Arts and Letters, Comparative Literature. A multi-awarded playwright, poet, and musician, Dr. Queano’s body of work bridges literature, music, and performance.
The evening will feature compositions, poetry, and excerpts from his award-winning plays, performed by Dr. Nonilon V. Queano, PhD, singers, musicians, and performers from New York City, the Philippines, and Canada. The concert highlights Queano’s lifelong dedication to the arts, both in the Philippines and in the diaspora.
Artist Background
Dr. Nonilon V. Queano, PhD
Retired professor, Comparative Literature, University of the Philippines.
Multi-awarded playwright (Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, Cultural Center of the Philippines).
Published poet and playwright.
Album release: Pagbabalik ng Musikero (2014).
Fellow: USIC (United States Information Agency) Writers & Scholars Exchange Program, USA, 1988, representing the Philippines.
Composer of 115 original Pilipino (Tagalog) songs after retirement.
Kulintang musician with Kinding Sindaw since 1992.
Project Significance
This concert serves as both a tribute and transmission of knowledge:
Literary Excellence – showcasing excerpts from Queano’s award-winning plays and published poetry.
Musical Heritage – highlighting his compositions that fuse traditional Filipino sensibilities with contemporary artistry.
Cultural Continuity – performed by intergenerational artists from the Philippines and diaspora, carrying forward living traditions.
Community Engagement – connecting New York audiences with the richness of Filipino literature and music.
Join the Pilipino Tagalog class and Dr. Nonilon Queano “Pagbabalik ng Musikero”
Original Songs by Dr. Nonilon Queano (performed by NYC and Philippine vocalists).
Poetry Readings (English and Tagalog).
Excerpts from Award-Winning Plays (dramatic readings with live music).
Kulintang and Indigenous Music Performances featuring Kinding Sindaw musicians.
Collaborations with Guest Performers from Canada, Philippines, and NYC.
Sign up for classes: https://KStagalog25.eventbrite.com
La MaMa Kids: Awaken The Rhythms Of Nature
https://www.lamama.org/la-mama-kids-awaken-the-rhythms-of-nature/
Tickets: $15 * Ticket prices are inclusive of all fees.
Saturday show: 2pm
Sunday show time: 12 pm
Running Time 45 min to 60 min
ABOUT
To celebrate Filipino-American history month in October, this engaging hands-on workshop invites children to explore the foundational sounds of traditional percussion using natural instruments: the resonant gong, the earthy wood blocks, and the melodic bamboo tones. Participants will be introduced to the basic rhythmic patterns and musical rhymes rooted in indigenous traditions. Designed to activate sensory perception and visual imagination, this immersive experience awakens each child’s connection to southern Philippines sound, rhythm, and movement. Through guided play, storytelling, and interactive soundscapes, children will learn to listen, feel, and respond — preparing them for beginner classes in cultural music and dance.
CREDITS
Artist Facilitators: Potri Ranka Manis, Nonilon Queano, Frank Ortega, Diane Camino, Jerome Viloria, Ernesto Abe Pamolarco III, Malaika Queano
BIOS
Kinding Sindaw is an NYC-based nonprofit dance theater company composed of indigenous tradition-bearers, Filipino American artists, and educators from all backgrounds founded in 1992 by Potri Ranka Manis. Kinding Sindaw exists to assert, preserve, reclaim, and re-create the traditions of dance, music, martial arts, storytelling, and orature of the indigenous peoples of Mindanao, Southern Philippines. Through the use of indigenous music, dance and cultural art forms, we serve as an important educational and cultural resource in New York City. We aim to promote the advocacy for indigenous peoples, as well as increase awareness of universal themes that are part of the human experience.