A southeast Queens arts center offering affordable classes in theater, dance, music and visual art, with performances at the nearby Jamaica Performing Arts Center. It also organizes the Queens International Children's Festival.
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Ages 4–17.
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161-04 Jamaica Avenue, 11432, Queens.
Yes. Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning: jcal.org, or call (718) 658-7400.
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