Upcoming events.
Crafts & Comics
Coffee, Comics & Creativity: A Junk Journaling Workshop
Join Pilas Café and Separating Skies at The World's Borough Bookshop for a one-of-a-kind creative experience that blends nostalgia, coffee, and comics! In this hands-on workshop, we’ll dive into the colorful world of classic comics to create unique junk journals that spark your inner artist.
🗓️ Date: Saturday June 7th, 2-4pm
📍 Location: The World's Borough Bookshop
👥 18+ only (we’ll be using craft knives/cutters)
✨ What’s Included:
A free comic book to cut, collage, and craft with
A custom themed drink brewed by Pilas Café, made just for this event
Expert journaling tips and inspiration from Separating Skies
All the supplies, vibes, and community creativity you’ll need!
Whether you’re a comic collector, a journaling junkie, or just looking for a new creative outlet — this event is for you.
🦸♀️ Spots are limited! RSVP now and don’t miss the flyer designed by Separating Skies herself!
RSVP HERE!
Hot Girls that Brew
Hot Girls That Brew Market
Presented by Pilas Café
Pilas Café is thrilled to bring you the Hot Girls That Brew Market—a women-powered outdoor market celebrating creativity and community through coffee, tea, sweet treats, and art. This vibrant gathering highlights women-owned small businesses that pour their hearts into what they do, creating a space to connect, uplift one another, and sip with purpose.
📍 Location: Outside World’s Borough Bookshop – 3406 73rd St, Jackson Heights, NY
🗓 Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025 (weather permitting)
⏰ Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
🎟 Vendor Fee: $10 | Optional table/chair rentals available
We’re welcoming vendors across coffee, tea, pastries, and baked goods—all women-owned and rooted in intention. Applications are open now! Vendors will be notified by email with selection status and next steps by May 16th! Your spot is only confirmed once payment is received.
This event is a collaboration between Pilas Café, The World’s Borough Bookshop, and Laly (@lalysuniverse), who is coordinating all vendor logistics. A huge shoutout to her for helping bring this vision to life.
Spots are limited and outdoors—plan ahead and let us know if you’ll need help with rentals. Can’t wait to brew something beautiful with you. 💛
Apply HERE!
Trinkets & Treasures
Trinkets & Treasures ✨💗
Join Pilas Café and paper artist Jasmin from Separating Skies for an afternoon of creativity, connection, and cuteness overload all at The World’s Boroughshop! We’re crafting custom keychains and hosting a community trinket swap 💫 Bring a little treasure and leave with a new one (or two)!
🎨✨ Perfect for crafty cuties, nostalgic collectors, and anyone who loves a good surprise 💌🧸
Event Details:
📍 Location: The World’s Borough Bookshop, 34-06 73rd Street Jackson Heights NY 11372
📅 Date: Saturday, April 26
🕑 Time: 2–4 PM
🎟️ Admission Includes:
• Keychain-making workshop led by Jasmin from @seperatingskies 🧵
• Entry to the trinket swap 💍💫
• A drink from Pilas Café ☕🌸
• All materials provided 💖
✨ Bring a trinket to participate in the swap – think buttons, baubles, pins, or any small, sentimental cutie!
Spots are limited! Grab your ticket and come vibe with us 🌷🧃💞
Sipping in the Stars
Sipping in the Stars – A Paper Origami Experience
Get ready for a cozy and creative afternoon! Sipping in the Stars is a special origami event hosted by Pilas Café and Jar of Stars, happening on Saturday, April 5, from 2-4 PM at the World’s Borough Bookshop!
Learn the art of paper folding, craft your own lucky stars, and enjoy a handcrafted drink from Pilas Café—all materials provided! No experience needed, just bring your creativity and good vibes.
📍 Location: 34-06 73rd Street Jackson Heights NY 11372
🎟️ What’s Included: A drink from Pilas Café + all origami materials
👥 All skill levels welcome!
Reserve your spot today—limited spaces available! RSVP here
Bloom & Brew
or a creative and cozy afternoon! We’re welcoming Jasmin Join paper artist, Jasmin from Separating Skies to lead a beautiful paper flower bouquet workshop where you’ll learn how to craft stunning paper blooms to brighten up your space — just in time for spring!
Enjoy a delicious cup of cafecito while you create, and leave with a handmade bouquet that lasts forever. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just looking for a fun, creative way to spend the afternoon, this workshop is perfect for you.
📅 Saturday, March 15
⏰ Time: 2-4pm
📍 World’s Borough Bookshop
📖 Learn to craft beautiful paper flower bouquets while sipping your favorite cafecito! No experience needed — all materials provided.
Link to register!
Brewing Prints
🎨✨ Handmade Printmaking Workshop with Kelly Arango! ✨🎨
💵 Sliding scale: $20–$30 — Pay what you can! Your support helps cover materials, space, and a cozy drink to sip while you create. 💕 If you’d like to contribute more, you can do so in the tipping section—thank you for supporting this creative gathering!
🖌️ Get crafty & create something special! Join artist Kelly Arango to design and customize your very own handmade prints using her original designs! Perfect for your home, sacred spaces, or as a heartfelt gift for someone you love.
☕ What’s included?
✔️ All printmaking materials 🎨
✔️ A delicious beverage from Pilas Café ☕
✔️ A cozy, creative vibe with fellow art lovers ✨
Let’s get printmaking and make some magic! 🌈🎨💕
Click here to RSVP!
Steeped in Love
Love is brewing, and so is your creativity! Join us for Steeped
in Love, a cozy Valentine’s card-making class that’s steeped in
sweetness.
$15 admission (includes all materials + tea!)
Sunday, Feb 9 | 2–4 PM
The World’s Borough Bookshop, 34-06 73rd Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Valentine’s card-making with Jasmin from Separating Skies
Sweet sips from Mariam’s Studio teas
Sips & Swaps
Join us for another crafty adventure where imagination meets snail mail! With Jasmin, the incredible paper artist from Separating Skies, guiding the way, you’ll design beautiful postcards using all the materials provided (included with admission! - $15.00
✨ What’s included?
🖍️ All the supplies you need to create your masterpiece
✂️ Crafting tips and inspiration from Jasmin
☕ A delicious drink from Pilas Café to fuel your creativity
📬 Want to send your postcard right away? Stamps will be available for purchase!
🎁 Bonus fun: Bring along any stationery you’d like to swap and discover some new treasures.
Crafts & Cafecito
✨ Crafts & Cafecito with Pilas Café ✨
Let’s get creative, cozy, and caffeinated! Join us on Sunday December 29th, from 2-4 PM at the World’s Borough Bookshop for an afternoon of crafting magic. Whether you’re vision boarding, junk journaling, or scrapbooking, this event has everything you need to bring your ideas to life. RSVP required!
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