Back to back festivals at Culture Lab LIC this weekend
Blocktoberfest is back on Saturday after a storm cancellation, 5 Boro Foto Fest takes over Sunday, and Live in The Lot plays both days.
Culture Lab LIC's Blocktoberfest poster: Saturday, Oct 24, 1 to 5 PM, 21+, in The Lot at 5-25 46th Ave.
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It is a busy weekend at Culture Lab LIC on 46th Avenue, with two festivals back to back plus live music in The Lot.
Saturday, October 24, 1 to 5 PM: Blocktoberfest is finally here after a cancellation due to a storm, with local breweries, live entertainment and food vendors.
Sunday, October 25, 11 AM to 6 PM: 5 Boro Foto Fest, with dozens of photographers to browse and live music.
Saturday and Sunday, 3:30 to 7 PM: Live in The Lot is in its final month, with new, earlier fall set times. This weekend brings Fresh Cutes, Maniacs in The Mailbox, Emy & The Epix and Deep Cuts.
Friday, October 23, 8 PM: before all that, Sunset Jazz in the front gallery is free, with Millie Gibson this week. RSVP on Culture Lab's RSVP page.
Culture Lab has not posted prices for the two festivals, so check culturelablic.org before you go. See what else is on in our events calendar.
Source: Culture Lab LIC email newsletter "Back To Back Festivals!", Oct 21 2026; culturelablic.org (checked Oct 21 2026).