94-45 Guy Brewer Blvd / 718.262.2000
Tickets 718.262.3750
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York College Performing Arts Center - Things To Do
The York College Performing Arts Center is a world class performance center that attracts many nationally known talents to perform during the York College school year. Browse through our schedule of entertainment events below to find a few of the programs you'd like to attend. Our spacious amphitheater ensures you'll get a comfortable seat with a good view within the theater.
Schedule Of Events 2012
To purchase tickets or make a suggested donation, click here for York College Performing Arts Center ticket office. Click here for event details and online ticket sales for the York College Performing Arts Center in Jamaica Queens. Your may also contact Mehrunnisa Wani via email at mwani1 @ york.cuny.edu or call 718.262.3750.
September 2012
- September 21 - At 7 pm - Art of Tango with Octavio Brunetti
- Argentinian tango pianist, Octavio Brunetti, performs at York. He's world renowned, having won two first place awards for best solo piano and best duo in the New York International Tango Competition. He has also recorded with cellist Yo Yo Ma and Raul Jaurena. Admission $20 / $10 Students. At York College Performing Arts Center
- September 30 - At 4 pm - Royal Dancers & Drummers of Burundi
- Special performance. The royal drums of Burundi are believed to have sacred powers and have been used for centuries at births, funerals and coronations. Admission $20 / $10 Students. At York College Performing Arts Center.
October 2012
- October 13 - At 7 pm - Tito Puente Jr. Orchestra
- Percussionist extraordinaire, Tito Puente Jr. and his orchestra bring the vibrant music of his father to the YPAC stage. Admission $20 / $10 Students. At York College Performing Arts Center.
- October 26, 27, 28, 30 - The Light of a Cigarette (La Luz de un Cigarillo) - DRAMA
- At 4 pm on 10/26, at 2 pm & 8 pm on 10/27, at 3 pm on 10/28 and 12 noon on 10/30. Performances in English on 10/26, 10/27 at 2 pm, and 10/30. Performances in Spanish on 10/27 at 8 pm, 10/28 and 10/30. Re-scheduled due to Hurricane Sandy. Story about Dominican life in NYC, as seen through the window of a small family, spanning the gentrification of Washington Heights and upper Midtown. Drama and culture rolled into one. Winner of 4 ACE and one HOLA Award. Admission $10 / $7. At York College Performing Arts Center.
November 2012
- November 6 & 8 - The Light of a Cigarette - See October above.
- At 12 noon. In English on 11/6 and in Spanish on 11/8. Admission $10 / $7. At York College Performing Arts Center.
- November 3 - At 3 pm & 7 pm - Black Wall Street - RESCHEDULED
- The story about a flourishing African American settlement in the Indian nation of Oklahoma, which was atop oil-rich land. The story begins in a thriving community and ends with the destruction of the town. Admission $20 / $10. At York College Performing Arts Center.
- November 9 - At 7 pm - SPOT LIGHT with Eddie Allen
- Trumpeter, composer, author and all around versatile jazz, Latin, rhythm & blues and symphonic musician, Eddie Allen performs with the York College Big Band. Admission $20 / $10. At York College Performing Arts Center.
- November 17th - At 7 pm - Junior Mance
- Jazz pianist, composer and author of How To Play Blues Piano, and recording artist of forty plus albums performs. Admission $20 / $10. At York College Performing Arts Center.
- November 30 - At 4 pm - A Flea In Her Ear (La Puce A L'Oreilla) - see Dec 1
- Admission $10 / $7. At York College Performing Arts Center.
December 2012
- December 1 , 2, 4, 7 & 8 - A Flea In Her Ear (La Puce A L'Oreille) - DRAMA
- At 7 pm on 12/1, 3 pm on 12/2, at 12 noon on 12/4, at 7 pm on 12/7 and at 2 pm & 7.30 pm on 12/8. Farce written about a beautiful wife suspecting her husband of having an affair. Comedy and chaos of mistaken identities set in post WWI France during the jazz age. Admission $10 / $7. At York College Performing Arts Center.
- December 8 & 9 - The Hedge Play - DRAMA
- At 3 pm on 12/8 and 6 pm on 12/9. Modern adaptation of biblical life of Job. Performed by Arts in Christian Theatre in collaboration with the York College Performing Arts Center. Admission $25 / $20 / $15. At York College Performing Arts Center.
Jazz, Chamber & Classical Music in Jamaica
The following is a slide show of some of the upcoming and prior performances held at the York College Performing Arts Center in Queens. This should give you a sense of the high quality of musical, dance and theatrical performances being hosted at the York College Performing Arts Center in Jamaica. Click here to go directly into the PHOTO ALBUM for the York Performing Arts Center in Queens.
YPAC Winter / Spring 2013 Season
At The York College Performing Arts Center
January 2013
- January 5 - At 3 pm & 7 pm - Black Wall Street - DRAMA
- The story about a flourishing African American settlement in the Indian nation of Oklahoma, which was atop oil-rich land. The story begins in a thriving community and ends with the destruction of the town. Admission $20 / $10. At York College Performing Arts Center.
February 2013
- February 8 at 7 pm - Ebony Embers
- Theatrical portrayal of Harlem Renaissance figures including Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen and Claude McKay in tandem with chamber music performance of cello, piano and percussion. Admission $20 / $10. At York College Performing Arts Center.
- February 16 at 7 pm - Alex Blake
- Alex Blake, modern musician, composer and educator performs on the bass a mix of modern and traditional rock, fusion, R&B, soul and various forms of jazz. Admission $20 / $10. At York College Performing Arts Center.
March 2013
- March 2 at 3 pm & 7 pm - Alberta Hunter - DRAMA
- Theatrical performance of the life of Alberta Hunter. Alberta began her singing career in a Chicago brothel in 1895 and went on to perform with many of the jazz age greats. Admission $20 / $10. At York College Performing Arts Center.
- March 15, 16, 17 & 19 - After - DRAMA
- At 4 pm 3/15, at 8 pm on 3/16, at 3 pm on 3/17 and at 12 noon on 3/19. Story about. Admission $10 / $7. At York College Performing Arts Center.
- March 22 at 7 pm - Spotlight with Casey Benjamin
- Saxaphonist, keyboardist, producer and songwriter from Jamaica Queens who plays with rapper Q-Tip, and is accompanying Patrick Stump on his live project tour. Admission $20 / $10. At York College Performing Arts Center.
April 2013
- April 6 at 3 pm & 7 pm - Camp Logan - DRAMA
- Theatrical performance of 1994 play about 13 African American 24th Infantrymen who were hanged without appeal in Houston, Texas in the largest court-martial ever convened in the U.S.. Admission $20 / $10. At York College Performing Arts Center.
May 2013
- May 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 & 12 - Dream Girls - MUSICAL
- At 7 pm on 5/3, 5/4, 5/10 & 5/11; with matinees at 3 pm on 5/5 & 5/12 and at 3 pm on 5/11. Story of three Chicago vocalists who become world famous as the Supremes. Admission $15 / $10. At York College Performing Arts Center.
York College Performing Arts Center Map
Easy Public Access From Flushing, Jamaica, Kew Gardens, Forest Hills, Jackson Heights, Astoria, Sunnyside, Woodside and LIC
The York College Performing Arts Center is within easy reach of all of Queens. It is easily accessible via public transit from Astoria, LIC, Sunnyside, Woodside, Jackson Heights, Flushing and Corona via the #7 and F or E trains. And it's walking distance from anywhere in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens.
Click this link for a map with transit directions into the Jamaica neighborhood where you'll find the York College Performing Arts Center - one of the leading locations for Things To Do / Events In Jamaica & Queens.
Location & Contact Information
- 94-45 Guy Brewer Blvd / 718.262.2000 / Tickets 718.262.3750
- Hours: See Schedule Above For Showtimes and Tickets / Donations
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