Queens Events - Things To Do
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Queens NY / July 30, 2009. This weekend there are predictions for rain most of Friday and also later in the day on Sunday. Saturday looks good right now, but check the link on the left sidebar for weather updates, because the forecasts seem to change regularly. At 8 pm on Thursday and Friday and 5.30 pm on Saturday the Secret Theatre performs a series of original one act plays in its final weekend of the White Box Festival. Click here to read a review of the Secret Theatre in Long Island City.
On Friday the Queens Museum of Art hosts a free outdoor movie and dance starting at 7 pm. On Saturday the Louis Armstrong House in Corona has a jazz concert scheduled in its Japanese Gardens from 1 - 4 pm. A number of high school jazz bands will be performing. Also on Saturday the Sculpture Center in Long Island City has a concert that runs from 5 - 10 pm in their outdoor courtyard. Click this link to see details of the Sculpture Center outdoor concert posting in the members calendar. The PS1 Warm Up party is also in LIC and starts at 4 pm and goes until 9 pm [[$10 admission]. Also in Long Island City Lucky Mojo's is having a 'House Party' that starts at 8 pm featuring four bands.
On Sunday the LIC Bar continues with its outdoor BBQ concerts, hosting 'Little Creatures' an indie pop rock band from 5 pm until 8 pm. Check the Queens Events section for other things to do and use the search function in the upper left corner of any page to find maps, contact info, restaurants, shops and other things around the neighborhood. Enjoy.
Woodstock Weekend In Astoria Park
Astoria / July 23, 2009. This weekend in Astoria there's a rockfest featuring 50 acts on four stages that runs from 12 noon to 9 pm. The event is organized by Astoria Music and Arts in association with the Queens Council on the Arts and the City Parks Foundation. Click here for a map showing the location of the Astoria Music Now event in Astoria Park.
The weather is expected to be in the mid seventies and the chances of rain are in the low thirties, so it should be a fine day for some outdoor music fun. Bring your swim suit for a dip in the Olympic sized pool in the park, for which you'll need a padlock and proper swimsuit. And be sure to wear your sunscreen.
Woodstock Queens & More This Weekend
Queens / July 23, 2009. This weekend there's a huge rockfest in Astoria Park entitled Astoria Music Now [click link for location] on Saturday July 25th from 12 noon to 9 pm. The event will be managed from four different stages throughout the park featuring 50 acts; including live bands, DJ's, theater and dance. The event has been organized by Astoria Music and Arts. Also on Saturday evening from 5 pm to 10 pm at the Sculpture Center in Long Island City there's an alternative music and art event which is much more intimate as it's being held in the Center's courtyard [$7]. And there's the weekly Warm Up Party at PS1 which starts at 4 pm and goes until dusk [$10].
On Sunday at the Flushing Town Hall there's Calypso music in the courtyard starting at 2 pm. At 2.30 pm, also in Flushing at the Kingsland Homestead, there's a lecture about the history of Yankee Stadium. And on Sunday night there's a courtyard barbeque at the LIC Bar including live music from 5 pm to 8 pm. For event details, click this link or go to the Queens Events section.
There is the possibility of rain on each day, but generally the probabilities are below 50%, so while it may be cloudy, it likely won't rain ... much. And the temperatures will be in the high seventies to low eighties during the day and mid sixties in the evening. Click here to get info on public swimming pools in Queens.
Green / Foreign Film / Gustavo / Secret
Queens NY / July 16, 2009. Scattered T-storms are expected Thursday afternoon and possibly that night. Friday, Saturday and Sunday promise to be sunny days with the highs in the eighties and the humidity between 50% and 60%. For weather details click the left sidebar link.
Tonite there's a Queens Green Drinks event at the Dietch Gallery in Long Island City starting at 6.30 pm. Also starting at 6.30 pm the Kingsland Homestead in Flushing is hosting a lecture about Queens early polo grounds, one of baseball's historic fields.
Friday night beginning at 6.30 pm the Queens Museum Of Art [QMA] in Flushing continues with its summer dance and film series entitled 'Passport'. 'Grupo Latino Son' of Jackson Heights will dance, followed by a Columbian film entitled 'My Grandfather, My Father & Me'.
On Saturday beginning at 4 pm the Sculpture Center and QMA host a discussion about architecture called the 'Architecture Of Resistance' at the Sculpture Center in Long Island City. On Saturday night at 9 pm there's a performance by Gustavo at Waltz-Astoria in Astoria which we believe will be quite good. And on Sunday and all weekend beginning at 8 pm, the Secret Theatre in Long Island City will be performing its White Box Festival which is a series of one act plays which we reviewed and liked. For all event details, including a review of the White Box Theater Festival, click into the Queens Events section of this site.
Outdoor Dance, Classical Rock
Musician's Collage & Tour de Queens Bike Ride
Queens / July 9, 2009. This looks to be another great FREE event weekend for Queens, but bring your umbrella for the possibility [60% chance] of scattered thundershowers on Saturday afternoon. The rain forecast for Sunday is at 2 AM so no worry there and temperatures will be in the eighties during the day and sixties at night.
Friday evening there's Cello Rock at La Guardia Performing Arts Center at 8 PM featuring three classically trained cellists and a drummer playing rock. This should be good. Queens Museum Of Art opens its Friday evening summer series entitled passport which includes a dance performance in advance of an outdoor movie starting at 6.30 PM.
On Saturday evening Topaz Arts features a performance by Hector Canonge as part of the closing of his exhibition of Schema Corporeal. The performance, talk and reception goes from 6 to 9 PM. The photo above is of a previous performance at Topaz Arts by a different artist. And on Sunday there's the Tour de Queens [see article below] Bike Ride and one of the last days to view the collages of Louis Armstrong at the Armstrong House in Corona [only paid event $8 / $6]. For details of these events, including maps and contact info click this link Events In Queens or the button above. Contact info may be found in our Queens Business Directory and you can find anything on the site by using the search function located in the upper left corner of the page.
Tour de Queens Bike Ride Sunday
Queens / July 9, 2009. This Sunday the second annual Tour de Queens Bike Ride is scheduled to begin from the Unisphere across from the Queens Museum of Art in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Sign up for the 500 available slots begins at 8 AM and the ride is scheduled to begin sometime between 9 and 9.30 AM. For complete details, click into Tour de Queens Bike Ride in Queens NY. The photo to your right is the panorama of the city of New York which was created for the 1964 World's Fair and was last updated in 1992. The 24 mile ride will be mapped out on the panorama for bikers to view in advance of the ride.
July 4th Weekend Events In Queens
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Queens / July 1, 2009. Well we're back on track with our events calendar. The full magilla now lies only one click away which you can access via the button on the top tool bar or a link at the end of this report. This weekend, no fireworks along the East River, but if you read the next story below, you can check out your other options for the evening. One we're particularly fond of is the PS1 Warm Up Party [click PS1 Warm Up Party for a story about it last year]. PS1 also just opened its summer exhibits, one of which is shown to the left, wherein they have published photos taken at the warm up parties since their inception. It's pretty interesting.
There are also many other things going on including the opening of the Queens public swimming pools at the Queens parks, golfing on the public golf courses in Queens, there are Queens historic sites to visit, Queens farmers markets, no Queens Street Fairs this weekend. So check out our Queens Events section. Summer has begun. Enjoy.
July Events In Queens
July - The Vacation / Staycation Month
July is America's birthday month. It's also a big vacation month, and one of Queens best seasons because of all of our wonderful parks and recreational facilities which are located along the East River, the Atlantic Ocean and in the neighborhoods too.
There's also a lot happening in art, dance, music and theater in Queens so you don't have to spend a lot of money traveling somewhere else to have fun. Queens NY is America's best loved Stay-cation spot. Remember - you heard it here first - on QueensBuzz.com
Art Exhibits / Events - Queens NY
Click this link to view details of many major art exhibits in Queens
The page to which you will click using the above link contains info on the following art museums and galleries: Noguchi Sculpture Museum, PS1 Modern Art Museum, Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens Museum Of Art, Sculpture Center and Jamaica Center For Arts and Learning.
Noguchi Museum - Events In Long Island City Queens
July 12: Second Sundays - Gamelan Son Of Lion
At 3 pm on the Second Sunday of every month during the summer the Noguchi Museum hosts live music in the garden. In July a performance entitled or by Gamelan Son Of Lion.
The museum is open Wednesday through Friday 10 am - 5 pm, and Saturday - Sunday 11 am - 6 pm. Admission $10 / $5. First Friday of every month, pay what you wish. Click here to view / print a map of the location of the Noguchi Museum at 32-37 Vernon Blvd in Long Island City LIC Queens NYC. This will also contain public transit info. Click here to obtain contact info on the Noguchi Museum including phone number and website.
PS1 Art Museum - Things To Do In Long Island City Queens
Saturdays [only] July 4 - September 5: PS1 Warm Up Parties
PS1 presents its 11th annual season of warm up parties. Here, in their courtyard, amidst their latest young architects program installation [entitled Urban Shelter - Afterparty / more about this exhibit below], guests can relax in the summer evenings to the tunes of some great live musicians and DJ's throughout the course of the afternoon. The line up for these events are: July 4 - Reagenz with Jonah Sharp (Space Continuum) & Movie D (Extended Live Set) and Daniel Bell (DBX DJ Set), July 11 - Arthur's Landing plays the music of Arthur Russell, Danny Wang (Balihu / NYC Berlin) and MV Carbon & Aki Onda, July 18 - Agnes B Presents SPANK DJ's Sean B and DJ Will, Cheveu (Born Bad Label), Xeno & Oaklander (Wierd Records - fyi spelled correctly - now that's weird) and DJ Pieter (Wierd Records), and July 25 - Alexi Delano (AD Music NYC), Derek Plaslaiko (Bunker / Specral Queens), and Elliott Sharp's Carbon with others.
This is the tenth installation of the Young Architects Program. Shade, water, seating and bar areas for the courtyard was the focus of the 'urban shelter' project which was won by a New England architect firm by the name of MOS. Look for 'chimneys' and a 'bedouin tent' in the courtyard this summer which is designed to provide a cooling down place at one of the 'hottest' spots in Queens on a summer Saturday night.
These parties start at 2 pm and go until 9 pm each Saturday night. Admission to the museum during these parties is $10 vs a $5 donation on other days. Food and beverages are sold at this event. Open Thursday through Monday 12 pm - 6 pm. Click here for a map to PS1 which is located at 22-25 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City LIC Queens NYC. Click this link to obtain more info on the PS1 website. Tel: 718.784.2084.
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Sculpture Center - Art Exhibits In Long Island City Queens
July 1: Rashid Johnson Smoke and Mirrors Reception / Screening
At 7 pm, a wine and conversation with Rashid Johnson, including a screening of a short film he produced. Member Event.
July 3 & 25 / August 1: Summer Concert Series
This is their inaugural summer concert series which is on July 3rd is entitled Zola, Jesus, Lucky Dragons, Wet Hair and on July 25th is entitled The Homosexuals, Little Claw, Religious Knives. Concerts run from 5 pm to 10 pm. Admission $7.
July 18: The University Of Trash Presents Architectures Of Crisis / Architectures of Resistance
Slide show and discussion about architecture in society. Done in collaboration and with reference to ongoing exhibit at the Queens Museum Of Art. Likely intellectually stimulating, assuming you like that sort of thing.
Gallery hours are Thursday through Monday 11 am - 6 pm. Free admission, but a $5 donation is suggested. Click this link to see a map of the location of the Sculpture Center at 44-19 Purves Street in Long Island City LIC Queens NY. Also see neighborhood map link below for transit info into the area. Click this link for our business listing of the Sculpture Center in Long Island City which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
Comedy Events - Queens
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Tuesdays In July: Comedyland
Comedyland is a weekly stand up comedy showcase which includes top comedians from around the nation. It starts at 9 pm downstairs. Admission Free.
Click here to see a map of the location of the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden at 29-19 24th Avenue at 33rd Street in Astoria Queens NYC. This map will include public transit info. Click here for our business listing of the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden in Astoria which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
The Creek & Cave - Things To Do In Long Island City
July: Improv & Other Comedy Acts
You'll find some sort of comedy going on here nearly every night of the week. Occasionaly they bump comedy for music or theater [scroll further down to see live music or theater]. The acts usually begin after 8 pm, sometimes 9 pm. Admission Free.
The Creek provides live comedy [many improvs] most nights of the week and an occasional live music act. Click here to see a map of the location of The Creek and The Cave at 10-93 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City LIC Queens NYC. The map links below include transit info. Click this link for our business listing of The Creek and The Cave in Long Island City which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
Dance Performances - Queens
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Doing summer workshops.
Topaz Arts - Dance Performance In Woodside Queens
In-residence work in progress.
Thalia Spanish Theatre - Theater In Sunnyside Queens
On summer hiatus.
Dining & Restaurants - Queens NY
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July: Restaurants & Food In Queens
After letting this section of the site sort of tread along, we're finally going to pick up on our restaurant reviews. Queens Buzz plans to write several restaurant reviews each month. You will be able to find these in the Queens Buzz Restaurant Reviews section of this site.
Viewers are welcome to comment about their own experiences at the end of each story [no ID required]. With an ID [easy and free] viewers can comment in the Forums, post events, free classified ads, photos, as well as set up a home page and start a blog. To get started, go to the Community section located along the left side bar and click the 'Create ID' link.
Film / Movie Events - Queens NY
$element(bwcore,insert_search,N)$Socrates Sculpture Park - Film Events In LIC & Astoria Queens
Wednesdays July 15 - August 9: Outdoor Cinema 2009
This is the eleventh annual festival of international film, music, dance and food. Local restaurateurs make food available for you to buy to eat on the lawn, while local performers dance and make music prior to the beginning of the films which begin at sunset. The films in July are: July 15 - The Betrayal [95 mins] is about an immigrant journey from Laos to NYC, July 22 - Contempt [102 mins] is an excellent french movie covering a range of issues many associated with marriage, and July 29 - Lou Reed's Berlin [85 mins] is about drugs, violence and rock music [PG 13 - the first two films not rated].
Pre-screening performances begin at 7 pm and the films begin at sunset. The park is open during daylight hours. Open space to play for Kids / Children. Click here to view / print a map showing the location of the Socrates Sculpture Park at 31st Avenue and Vernon Blvd in Long Island City Queens NY NYC. Click here to obtain more info on the Socrates Sculpture Park website. Tel:718.956.1819. Note that the links below are for the dining and shopping area closest to the park.
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Langston Hughes Public Library - Corona Queens
July 25: The Other Side Of Hip Hop: The Sixth Element
At 1 pm, a film screening about hip hop photo activist, Brother Ernie Paniccioli. Followed by a discussion with producer Dion Michael Ashman and Brother Ernie Paniccioli. Sounds interesting.
Click this link to view / print map of the Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center located at 100-01 Northern Blvd in the Corona neigborhood of Queens NY NYC. This map will also contain public transit info. Click this link for our business listing of the Langston Hughes Public Library in Queens which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
Historic / Cultural Events - Queens NY
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July 16: Early Polo Grounds
On Thursday from 6.30 to 8.30 pm, Author Chris Epting gives a a slide presentation about The Polo Grounds, one of baseball's most sacred ballparks. The ballpark was built below Coogan's Bluff and played host to the Yankees, the Giants baseball team and the Giants football team.
July 26: Yankee Stadium 1923 - 2008
On Sunday at 2.30 pm authors Gary Hermalyn and Anthony Greene talk about the history of Yankee Stadium.
July: Unraveling History
Ongoing exhibit at the Homestead about what costumes and textiles can tell us about our past.
Admission $3 / $2 and children / kids under 10 free. Click this link to see a map of the location of the Kingsland Homestead in Flushing which is located at Parsons Blvd and 37th Avenue. This will also contain public transit info. Click here for our business listing of the Queens Historical Society in Flushing which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
Louis Armstrong House - Music In Corona Queens
Ends July 12: A Little Story Of My Own: Louis Armstrong's Collages
A little known fact about Louis Armstrong is that he enjoyed making collages. He made many of them, some of which are now on display at the museum.
July 4th: Jazz Concert From Noon to 5 pm
Only available via 40 minute tours that start on the hour. Open Tuesday through Friday 10 am – 5 pm and Saturday, Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm. Admission $8 / $6. Click here to view a map of The Louis Armstrong House at 34-56 107th Street in Corona. The map will also contain public transit info. Click here for our business listing of The Louis Armstrong House in Corona which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
Greater Astoria Historical Society - Historic Sites In Queens
July 15: Beer Gardens Of Queens
At 6 pm there will be a lecture about the beer gardens of Queens, including a beer tasting. Admission $15 / $8 members.
July 25: Railway Journeys
At 1 pm some footage will be shown from railways heyday and a lecture pertaining to the history of them.
July: Ongoing Exhibits
The Blackwell House door is the oldest known door from Queens County. They also have a bountiful collection of things on a variety of topics, such as the Sunnyside Boxing Arena and films covering both of Queens' World Fairs.
Open Wednesdays 6 - 8 pm and Saturdays 12 pm - 5 pm. Donation suggested. Click here to view a map of the Greater Astoria Historical Society location in the Quinn Building 35-20 Broadway, 4th Floor in Long Island City LIC. Click this link for our business listing of The Greater Astoria Historical Society which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
Kids Events Directory - Queens NY
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July: Queens Botanical Gardens
The Botanical Gardens are a good place for Children / Kids to learn about the environment. Click this link for a map of the Queens Botanical Garden location at 43-50 Main Street in Flushing. This map will also contain public transit info. Click this link for our business listing of the Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
New York Hall Of Science - Kids Events Flushing Queens
July: Science
Events are free with General Admission $11 / $8, unless otherwise specified. Free admission 10 - 11 am on Sundays and 2 - 5 pm on Fridays. Click here to view / print a map of the location of the New York Hall Of Science at 47-01 111th Street in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Queens NY NYC. This map will also contain public transit info. Click this link for our business listing of the New York Hall Of Science which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
Queens Zoo - Kids Things To Do Flushing Queens
July: Feedings & Kids Activities
Sea Lion feedings at 11.15 am, 2 pm and 4 pm. There's also a Storytelling / Arts / Crafts area called the Wild Room [it's a zoo] which is open from noon - 4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays and school holidays.
The zoo is open all days from 10 am - 4.30 pm until April 3rd at which time they will expand the hours. Admission $6 / $2. Good for Children / Kids. And they have a new cafe. Click this link for a map of the Queens Zoo location which is at 53-51 111th street in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Queens NYC. This map will also contain public transit info. Click this link for our business listing of the Queens Zoo in Flushing for complete contact info and a link to their website.
Live Music Events - Queens NY
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July 9: Break Of Reality
Break of Reality is a contemporary cello quartet that just released its third album 'Spectrum Of The Sky' in May of 2009. This concert promises to be most enjoyable for those who might appreciate the fusion of classical music with a more contemporary sound. The performance starts at 8 pm in the Little Theater. Admission $15 / $10.
Click this link for a map of the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center LPAC at 31-10 Thomson Avenue at Van Dam Street in Long Island City LIC Queens. This map links below will contain transit info. Click this link for our business listing of the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center in Long Island City which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
Bohemian Hall And Beer Garden - Things To Do In Astoria Queens
July Thursdays: Jazz Concerts In The Beer Garden
Jazz every Thursday night starts at 6 pm. This is hosted on the lower level and in the beer garden when the weather warms. Admission Free.
July Sundays: Live Blues Music In The Beer Garden
Blues in the beer garden every Sunday from 4 - 7 pm. Admission free.
Click here to see a map of the location of the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden at 29-19 24th Avenue at 33rd Street in Astoria Queens NYC. This map will include public transit info. Click here for a business listing of the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden in Astoria which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
Waltz-Astoria - Live Music Events Astoria Queens
July 18: Gustavo Casenave and Pedro Giraudo
At 9 pm jazz duo pianist Gustavo Casenave and bassist Pedro Giraudo, perform at Waltz-Astoria. Admission $10. For jazz lovers this shouldn't be missed.
Admissions free unless otherwise noted. All musical performances require a $10 drink minimum. Click here for a map of the location of Waltz-Astoria at 23-14 Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria Queens. This map will include public transit info. Click this link for our business listing of the Waltz-Astoria Cafe in Astoria which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
Flushing Town Hall - Live Music Flushing Queens
July 12: Doo-Wop In Sunday Garden Concert Series
At 2 pm there will be a performance of classic Doo-Wop by Hall Of Fame inductee Warren Tesoro & The Exceptions. If you like crooners and harmonies, this is the concert for you. And it's in the courtyard, during which time TV Chef Ashbell McElveen will be grilling. Free Admission.
July 26: Calypso In Sunday Garden Concert Series
Owen Romero & his island boys will bring the sounds of the Carribean to the Flushing Town Hall courtyard. TV Chef Ashbell McElveen will be grilling. Free Admission.
The Gallery is open from 12 noon to 5 pm and the suggested donation is $5. Click here to view / print a map showing the location of the Flushing Town Hall in Flushing Queens NY NYC. This will also include public transit info. Click this link for our business listing of the Flushing Town Hall in Flushing Queens which includes complete contact info including a link to their website.
Queens Central Library - Events In Jamaica Queens
July 12: Middle Easter Music & Dance
At 3 pm singer Waleed Albakry performs classic and modern Middle Eastern music and he is joined by Jordan who the library billed as an amazing belly dancer. Admission Free.
Click here to view a map of the Queens Central Library which is located at 89-11 Merrick Blvd in Jamaica.
Langston Hughes Public Library - Events In Corona Queens
July 18: Rhythms Of The Drum
At 2 pm master percussionist Linda Austin and Simply Skins perform Daughters of the Drum, which at 3.30 pm is followed by the United African Dance Troupe Drummers.
Click this link to view / print map of the Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center located at 100-01 Northern Blvd in the Corona neigborhood of Queens NY NYC. This map will also contain public transit info. Click this link for our business listing of the Langston Hughes Public Library in Queens which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
The Creek & Cave - Live Music In Long Island City Queens
July 3: A Taste Of DC Soul
July 17: Introspective Thought
July 31: Grand Finale
Each night performances begin at 10 pm, a rotating roster of musicians perform their art. The musicians have been recruited by Mr. Briggs Management and Art Creates Life to raise money to help fight malaria in Senegal. Admission $10.
The Creek provides live comedy [many improvs] most nights of the week and an occasional live music act. Click here to see a map of the location of The Creek and The Cave at 10-93 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City LIC Queens NYC. The map links below include transit info. Click this link for our business listing of The Creek and The Cave in Long Island City which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
Outdoor Events - Queens
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This link will provide the dates and times of operations as well as links to maps showing each farmers market or green market location. The farmers markets / green markets included in the page are: Astoria, Corona, Flushing, Jackson Heights, Jamaica, Long Island City and Sunnyside.
These outdoor markets are sponsored by the City of New York Department of Parks and Recreation and the Council on the Environment of NYC, except for the Flushing and Jamaica markets which are collaborations with the Queens Botanical Garden and Local Harvest [a non-profit], respectively.
Queens Swimming Pools & Parks - Queens NY
Click here to view a listing of Queens Public Parks and Public Swimming Pools. This listing includes what facilities are offered at each park, photos and information about locations including maps and links to websites [TBD].
Click this link for complete info regarding 2009 Summer / Fall Street Fairs / Festivals in Queens NY
On the page to which you will arrive using the above link you'll see the dates, times and links to maps showing the locations of the Street Fairs / Festivals scheduled in Queens this summer and fall. The fairs are scheduled in Astoria, Corona, Forest Hills, Jackson Heights, Jamaica, Sunnyside and Woodside.
Sporting Activities / Events - Queens
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Click this link to view photos and information regarding the locations, maps, prices, offerings of the public golf courses in Queens, including miniature golf. This will also include links to the golf course sites where you can book tee times.
Belmont Horse Races - In Queens
Click this link to view the information regarding the horse races and tracks in Queens, including photos and information about times, locations, maps, prices, transportation and links to their sites.
Swimming – Also, Click Queens Parks & Public Swimming Pools
March: Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center & World Class Ice Rink
NYC Parks Department opened a new Olympic sized pool in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. You must bring a swimming suit, a swimming cap and quality padlock to be admitted. There's also a world class ice rink in the same facility, wherein you can rent skates. Click on this link for a story about the Queens Ice Rink & Indoor Swimming Pool, including daily admission fees. The pool is open Monday - Friday from 6 am to 10 pm, Saturday from 9 am - 10 pm and Sunday from 9 am - 8 pm. Annual Fee is $75 adults / $10 seniors / and under 18 is free. Click this link for a map to the Queens Ice Rink and Natatorium Indoor Swimming Pool. This map contains public transit info. Click this link for our business listing of the NYC Parks department - NYC Queens Parks which includes complete contact info and a link to their website. Applicable for entertaining Children / Kids.
Theater Events & Performances - Queens NY
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July - Wednesdays Through Sundays 15, 17, 19, 23, 25, 29, 31: The White Box Theatre Festival SET ONE
These one act plays take on some great themes such as different approaches to an impending flood, getting a little help with suicide, the return of your imaginary childhood friend, male / female and boss / employee relationships. See below for times and admissions.
July - Wednesdays Through Sundays July 16, 18, 22, 24, 26, 30: The White Box Theatre Festival SET TWO
The themes for these one act plays include tourist sites, romance in the modern world, runaway love, a sure fire investment scheme, discovery at a sperm bank and friends vs lovers.
All starting at 8 pm [except 7/25 at 4 pm and 8/1 at 5.30 pm], The White Box Theatre Festival, which is an evening of one act plays. This is being put on in collaboration with The Queens Players and The Ampersand Review. Admission $15.
The Creek provides live comedy [many improvs] most nights of the week and an occasional live music act. Click here to see a map of the location of The Creek and The Cave at 10-93 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City LIC Queens NYC. The map links below include transit info. Click this link to our business listing for The Creek and The Cave of Long Island City which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
