LaGuardia Performing Arts Center

LaGuardia Performing Arts Center Amplifying New Voices. This has been accomplished through a policy of professional artistic standards, community outreach and service, and low-ticket prices.

The LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC), at LaGuardia Community College/CUNY, is committed to presenting culturally and ethnically diverse programming of the highest quality for the College community, the residents of Queens and the tri-state area. With technical features that rival those of many theaters in Manhattan, and a location, which makes it easily accessible from Midtown, LPAC-the lar

gest theater of its kind in Western Queens-has quickly found its place within the city’s rich array of cultural resources. LPAC has a rich history of providing opportunities for children and families to gain a theater experience and build a tradition of art appreciation that will flourish for years to come. LPAC presents a Jazz Jam Series; a Weekend Family Series of theatre, dance and music; the Schooltime Series; and the Lunchtime and Teatime Series of concerts in addition to numerous special events scheduled throughout the year. LPAC also serves the community by offering its facilities for rental to the public. The Mainstage Theatre was designed as a proscenium theater with a level of finish appropriate for formal, public presentations of the performing arts. The Little Theatre features a raised, thrust stage surrounded on three sides by 226 seats. Both theatres are served by a lobby, and box office facilities. Call (718) 482-5151 for further information and to request brochures for these programs.

Don’t miss The Bad Judies rocking out at LAGCC Pride on the Greenway! Join us for an afternoon of fun, community, and pr...
05/29/2026

Don’t miss The Bad Judies rocking out at LAGCC Pride on the Greenway! Join us for an afternoon of fun, community, and pride this Wednesday from 2-4pm!

More info at Lpac.nyc/Pride

📸




🌈 Join us all Pride month as LPAC showcases 3 films that celebrate LGBTQIA+ neighborhoods in Queens! The screenings are ...
05/28/2026

🌈 Join us all Pride month as LPAC showcases 3 films that celebrate LGBTQIA+ neighborhoods in Queens! The screenings are FREE so head over to Lpac.nyc/Pride for more info and to RSVP!

🎥: Julio of Jackson Heights
📆: Friday June 5th - 6:30pm
📍: LPAC’s Little Theater

Julio of Jackson Heights tells the story of Julio Rivera, whose 1990 murder helped spark the emergence and mobilization of Jackson Heights as one of New York City’s largest LGBTQ communities. A talkback with filmmaker Richard Shpuntoff and Queens Pride founder/former Council Member Danny Dromm will follow.
​​
🎥: My Sunnyside
📆: Thursday, June 11th - 6:30pm
📍: LPAC’s Little Theater
​​​
​My Sunnyside follows Jo, a trans man, and Allie, a trans woman, as they build a life together in Sunnyside, in a moving portrait of love, family, resilience and joy amid rising transphobia. A talkback with Director Matylda Kawka, and Allie Brashears will follow.

🎥: Bright Vignettes - How Astoria Got its Pride
📆: Thursday, June 18th 6:30pm
📍: Stuart Cinema and Cafe

This local documentary celebrates the q***r artists, activists, performers, and residents who helped make Astoria’s first official Pride event a reality in 2023. Rooted in grassroots organizing and neighborhood history, Bright Vignettes shines a light on the people and stories behind Astoria’s growing LGBTQ+ visibility.

In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, join us for a special screening of In Search of Bengali Harlem.This powerful docu...
05/12/2026

In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, join us for a special screening of In Search of Bengali Harlem.
This powerful documentary follows Alaudin Ullah on a journey from Harlem to Bangladesh as he uncovers his parents’ past and explores the histories of South Asian and Muslim American communities of New York City.
Screening at 6:30 PM
Guest: Alaudin Ullah (Producer/Co-Director)
Experience a story of identity, history, and community, followed by a conversation with the filmmaker.

এশিয়ান আমেরিকান ও প্যাসিফিক আইল্যান্ডার (AAPI) হেরিটেজ মাস উপলক্ষে আমাদের সাথে যোগ দিন In Search of Bengali Harlem চলচ্চিত্রের একটি বিশেষ প্রদর্শনীতে।
এই শক্তিশালী প্রামাণ্যচিত্রে আলাউদ্দিন উল্লাহর হারলেম থেকে বাংলাদেশ এর যাত্রা তুলে ধরা হয়েছে, যেখানে তিনি তাঁর বাবা-মায়ের অতীত খুঁজে দেখেন এবং নিউ ইয়র্ক সিটির দক্ষিণ এশীয় ও মুসলিম আমেরিকান সম্প্রদায়ের ইতিহাস অনুসন্ধান করেন।
প্রদর্শনী - সন্ধ্যা ৬:৩০ টায়
অতিথি: আলাউদ্দিন উল্লাহ (প্রযোজক/সহ-পরিচালক)
পরিচয়, ইতিহাস এবং কমিউনিটির এই গল্পটি উপভোগ করুন এবং চলচ্চিত্র নির্মাতার সাথে একটি আলাপচারিতায় অংশ নিন।

Introducing the “Summer of Fun” series - a vibrant lineup of free, community-centered events taking place from May throu...
05/07/2026

Introducing the “Summer of Fun” series - a vibrant lineup of free, community-centered events taking place from May through July on the LaGuardia Community Greenway, and across venues throughout Queens.

The series will bring together students, neighbors, and visitors for an exciting season of cultural celebrations, live performances, music, art, and shared experiences. Other highlights include a dynamic Pride celebration in June, participation in the citywide Make Music New York festival, outdoor performances with Manhattan Opera Repertory Ensemble (MORE Opera), and a large-scale public screening of the World Cup Final.

The “Summer of Fun” series is presented in collaboration with LPAC, Casa de las Américas, CREAR Futuros, and other community partners.

For the full line-up, visit Lpac.nyc/summer

Rehearsals for The Trojan Women are underway! Check out some behind the scenes shots and then head over to Lpac.nyc to g...
05/01/2026

Rehearsals for The Trojan Women are underway! Check out some behind the scenes shots and then head over to Lpac.nyc to get your tickets!

LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, in collaboration with Eclipses Group Theater NY, presents The Trojan Women, Euripides’ searing anti-war tragedy.

🎭 The Trojan Women by Euripides
📆 May 14-16 at 7pm, May 17 at 4pm
📍 LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC)
🎟️ $25 General / $10 Students at LPAC.nyc

Featuring a multicultural cast of professional actors, live music, and a new English translation by co-artistic director Demetri Bonaros, this large-scale production brings fresh urgency to an ancient classic.

Join the LPAC Community Chorus and “SING WITH US!” Orientation is this Wednesday 4/29 from 5-8pm!Free vocal training! Op...
04/27/2026

Join the LPAC Community Chorus and “SING WITH US!” Orientation is this Wednesday 4/29 from 5-8pm!

Free vocal training! Open to all ages!

Led by Cheryl Warfield, MORE Opera Soprano and teaching artist

Weekly Classes: 4/29-6/17 6:30-7:30pm
Performances: 6/21 and 7/2

For more info and to sign up for free, visit Lpac.nyc!

Save the date!The World in Queens: World Cup Final Match ScreeningSunday, July 19 | Starting at 12 PMLaGuardia Community...
04/23/2026

Save the date!
The World in Queens: World Cup Final Match Screening
Sunday, July 19 | Starting at 12 PM
LaGuardia Community Greenway

Thanks to the generous support of ’s World Cup for All Community Grant Program, we’re proud to bring this free public gathering to the Greenway, celebrating the World Cup with community, culture, and match-day excitement in Queens.
More details soon.

Meet the choreographers of ECS 2026 and then head over to Lpac.nyc to snag $20 early bird tickets to the shows- this Mon...
04/17/2026

Meet the choreographers of ECS 2026 and then head over to Lpac.nyc to snag $20 early bird tickets to the shows- this Monday 4/20 and Tuesday 4/21 at 7pm!

🩰 Emerging Choreographer Series 2026
📆 April 20 & 21 at 7pm
📍 LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC)
🎟️ $30 General / $10 Students at LPAC.nyc

As a celebration of Mare Nostrum Elements’ 25th Anniversary in 2026, we are pleased to present the “Emerging Choreographer Series (ECS) - Highlights Festival,” a unique program that revives iconic works from past ECS productions, honoring the organization’s legacy while propelling its artistic community into the future.

2026 Choreographers
🌟Rohan Bhargava
🌟Isaac Iskra
🌟Mikaela Morisato
🌟Tomislav Nevistic
🌟Ameeya Singh
🌟Laura Peralta

Piter Albeiro celebra 30 años haciendo comedia presentando un nuevo show lleno de risas con sus chistes más icónicos, co...
04/16/2026

Piter Albeiro celebra 30 años haciendo comedia presentando un nuevo show lleno de risas con sus chistes más icónicos, consolidándolo como uno de los comediantes más reconocidos de América Latina y del mundo.

📆 Sábado, Abril de 25, 8:30pm
🎟️ Lpac.nyc

Piter Albeiro celebrates 30 years in comedy by presenting a new show full of laughs with his most iconic jokes, consolidating him as one of the most recognized comedians in Latin America and the world.

📆 Saturday, April 25, 8:30pm
🎟️ Lpac.nyc

Address

45-50 Van Dam Street
New York, NY
11101

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when LaGuardia Performing Arts Center posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Establishment

Send a message to LaGuardia Performing Arts Center:

Share

//iconSize: [32, 32], //html: '' }) .bindTooltip(name, { //permanent: true, direction: 'bottom', //offset: L.point(12, 25), //opacity: 0.88, interactive: true }) .bindPopup(name); markersLayer.addLayer(marker); } function getMore() { if (gettingMore) { return; } gettingMore = true; var center = map.getCenter(); $.ajax({ url: "/vicinitysearch", data: { lat: center.lat, lng: center.lng, country: "UNITED STATES" } }) .done(function(data) { var added = 0; data.forEach(function(loc) { if (!locationIds.includes(loc.id)) { var mapLoc = {id:loc.id,lat:loc.latitude,lng:loc.longitude,title:trunc20(loc.name),popupHtml:loc.popupHtml,urlPath:loc.urlPath,pictureUrl:loc.pictureUrl}; locations.push(mapLoc); locationIds.push(loc.id); map._addMarker(mapLoc); added++; } }); }) .always(function() { gettingMore = false; }); } map._clearMarkers = function() { markersLayer.clearLayers(); } }); }, 4000); });