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A nonprofit gallery and performance space near the Long Island City waterfront hosting exhibitions, live music and theater, many of them free. Its Culture Lab for Kids programming includes music-movement-and-craft sessions for young children.
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| Monday | — |
| Tuesday | — |
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| Thursday | 5 PM – 9 PM |
| Friday | 5 PM – 9 PM |
| Saturday | 2 PM – 9 PM |
| Sunday | 2 PM – 9 PM |
Gallery hours
Many events free; some ticketed
Open Thu–Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 0–12.
Many events free; some ticketed
Sunday: 2 PM–9 PM · Thursday: 5 PM–9 PM · Friday: 5 PM–9 PM · Saturday: 2 PM–9 PM. Gallery hours
5-25 46th Ave, 11101, in Long Island City, Queens.
Yes. Culture Lab LIC is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by Culture Lab LIC: culturelablic.org, or call (347) 848-0030.
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