Events / New York

Julio of Jackson Heights A film by Richard Shpuntoff

LaGuardia Performing Arts Center
Friday, June 5, 2026•6:30 PM
Julio of Jackson Heights tells the story of the political awakening of New York’s largest and, up to that moment, most closeted LGBTQ community. The film is 93 minutes long and was produced in 2016.
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LaGuardia Performing Arts Center

Located within LaGuardia Community College, this center serves as a vital hub for the arts in Queens. It is designed to support a wide range of talent, from local students to professional touring artists.story_potoo

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31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
Open
• Closes 5:00 PM
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+1 718-482-5151

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