We are thrilled to welcome Maspeth Federal Savings as a partner for our 2026–27 season and proud sponsor of both our Family Performances and the Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series 2026. Their support will help bring vibrant performances, cultural celebrations, and community programs to audiences of all ages across Queens and beyond.
This collaboration underscores Maspeth Federal’s commitment to supporting local communities and turning its core values into tangible impact. Together, we share a dedication to enriching lives through the arts, and we are grateful for their partnership in helping create meaningful cultural experiences for families, residents, and visitors throughout the borough.
SPONSORED EVENTS
Before the Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series kicks off in parks across the borough this July, join us for a special lunchtime concert series with the Dan Keding Duo at select Maspeth Federal Savings branches. Enjoy FREE live music in an intimate setting featuring jazz, folk-inspired sounds, and spirited performances.
Canadian jazz guitarist, composer, and arranger Dan Keding has performed extensively across Canada, the United States, and Spain. Drawing inspiration from jazz greats like Thelonious Monk and Bill Frisell, Keding blends classic jazz traditions with influences from folk and 20th-century classical music to create a rich and distinctive sound.
All concerts are free and open to the public — just show up and enjoy the music!
Concert Schedule
• THU, JUN 4 — Maspeth Branch | 12–2 PM
• THU, JUN 11 — Astoria Branch | 12–2 PM
• THU, JUN 18 — Forest Hills Branch | 12–2 PM
Presented in partnership with Maspeth Federal Savings and Queens College’s School of Arts as part of the Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series 2026 community programming.
QUEENS JAZZ TRAIL CONCERT SERIES
The Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series celebrates the borough’s rich jazz heritage, honoring the neighborhoods where legends such as Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Tony Bennett, and Lena Horne once lived and performed. Inspired by the iconic Queens Jazz Trail Map, the series brings this musical history to life through FREE outdoor concerts in parks across the borough, featuring outstanding artists from New York City and beyond.
All concerts take place on Thursdays at 7 PM.
JUL 9 | Travers Park (Jackson Heights) | ITAI KRISS & TELAVANA
JUL 16 | Baisley Pond Park (Jamaica) | VINCENT HERRING & STEVE TURRE: COLTRANE @ 100
JUL 23 | Forest Park Bandshell (Woodhaven) | ARTURO O’FARRILL
JUL 30 | Bowne Park (Flushing) | JOHN YAO & HIS 17-PIECE INSTRUMENT
AUG 6 | Rockaway Beach Park (Far Rockaways) | WYCLIFFE GORDON
AUG 13 | Archie Spigner Park (Jamaica) | WALLACE RONEY JR.: MILES DAVIS @ 100
AUG 20 | Cunningham Park (Fresh Meadows) | BRASS QUEENS
AUG 27 | Astoria Park (Astoria) | LUCY YEGHIAZARYAN: TONY BENNETT @ 100
FAMILY PERFORMANCE 2026
CIRQUE KALABANTÉ: AFRIQUE EN CIRQUE
SUN, NOV 3, 3 PM | Colden Auditorium
Montréal-based troupe Cirque Kalabanté combines breathtaking acrobatics with live music, delivering performances that are described as ‘high-flying,’ ‘jaw-dropping,’ and ‘mind-blowing.’ Afrique En Cirque symbolizes the strength, agility, and joy of life in African culture. Be transported into a realm that combines traditional African arts with North American modern circus performance. Mesmerizing, melodious, and magical, this high-energy production is sure to keep the whole family on the edge of their seats!