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Materials For The Arts Schedules Sketch Night

Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Long Island City, NY

Materials for the Arts will hold a free summer Sketch Night on Thursday, August 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at its warehouse at 33-00 Northern Boulevard, third floor, in Long Island City. The event is open to participants interested in drawing and creative activity at the municipal arts reuse center. Advance RSVP is requested through Materials for the Arts so organizers can prepare the program.

This local community update for Long Island City, NY is scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Long Island City, NY area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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Upcoming Community Events in Long Island City, NY

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August 2026 Schedule

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Saturday, August 1, 2026

LIC Wellness Fest Brings Free Fitness Day

A free community wellness festival is scheduled for Saturday, August 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 27-25 44th Drive in Long Island City. The program includes live workouts and fitness classes, wellness activities,...

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Materials For The Arts Hosts Family Night

Families can take part in Materials for the Arts' Summer Family Night on Thursday, August 6, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at 33-00 Northern Boulevard, third floor, in Long Island City. The free program features collaborative...

Friday, August 7, 2026

MoMA PS1 Warm Up Returns August 7

MoMA PS1's Warm Up outdoor music series continues Friday, August 7, at the Long Island City museum. The scheduled lineup includes BADSISTA, TOCCORORO, Toxe, and nguyendowsXP. Warm Up is a ticketed program with advance t...

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Socrates Hosts Free Dance Classes And Performances

Free dance programming is scheduled at Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard, on Saturday, August 8, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The program includes a Filipino Tinikling dance session with The Physical Plant, a br...

Friday, August 14, 2026

MoMA PS1 Warm Up Returns August 14

MoMA PS1's Warm Up series returns Friday, August 14, at the Long Island City museum. The announced lineup includes Marcellus Pittman, DJ Anderson do Paraíso, Mabe Fratti, and Lary 7. Advance tickets are available for th...

Monday, August 17, 2026

Greater New York Exhibition Closes August 17

MoMA PS1's Greater New York 2026 exhibition will close Monday, August 17, after its final scheduled day in Long Island City. The exhibition brings together more than 150 works by 53 artists and collectives, including pa...

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Materials For The Arts Schedules Sketch Night is listed for Thursday, August 20, 2026.

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