March Events In Queens
Best Wishes In March
The month of St Patrick's Day, the first days of Spring and daylight savings time. May the third month of the year bring you happiness and good luck.
Art Events In Queens
Noguchi Museum In Long Island City
March 8: Second Sundays - Curators' Talk
At 3 pm on the Second Sunday of every month the Noguchi hosts Dialogues on Art, Architecture and Design. In March in the Main Gallery, Alexandra Munroe, a curator from the Guggenheim and Mark Johnson of the San Francisco State Gallery talk about the influence of Asian art on American culture and on Asian American artists. Karin Higa, a curator from the American Japanese National Museum will moderate the discussion.
Through May 31st: Noguchi's Akari Light Sculptures
This exhibit shows some of Noguchi's light sculptures which were featured in the 1986 Venice Biennale. In this work Noguchi tried to contrast the transitory with the permanent. According to the museum it's a "small but significant exhibit".
Extended Through March 15, 2009: Full Figure And Portraiture
In Portraiture, full figure bronze sculpture Undine appears in its first public appearance since the 1920's, alongside a gallery room of the museum's collection of busts. The Undine sculpture is life size and shown in the photo at left. This magnificent work of art is a must see.
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 more info on the Noguchi Museum website. 718.204.7088. Note that the links below are for Astoria dining and shopping which are closest to the museum.
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PS1 Art Exhibits in Long Island City
Through September 14: Florian Slotwana
This one sounds like fun. This Berlin based artist brings most of the large things in his apartment to the PS1 Museum and arranges them into an artistic exhibit by playing off of the exhibition space. This includes his washing machine, dining room table, kitchen sink and even wardrobe. When the exhibit is over these will be returned to everyday use.
Through September 14: Kenneth Anger
This is the first major survey of avant-garde film maker Kenneth Anger's work. Anger explores dreams, myths and desire in his movies, frequently mocking the Hollywood establishment.
Through September 14: Jonathan Horowitz And / Or
Jonathan Horowitz explores consumerism and the media in video, sound, sculpture and photography.
Through May 4: Minus Space
Minus Space is an abstract minimalist exhibit of the reductionist work of 54 artists from around the world.
Through May 4: Leandro Erlich's Swimming Pool
This one is fun for the kids / children. Click this link to read / view previous reviews of PS1 exhibits.
Admission $5 / $2. Art for Kids / Children. 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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Crane St Studios / 5 Pointz Art Studios in Long Island City
Winter: Painting Season Opens In May 2009
Crane Street Studios is home to many LIC artists' studios. The building itself is a canvas of sorts, which is used by artists to express themselves / show their work. The #7 subway line passes the building near the Court Square stop. Click here to see a map of the Crane Street Studios at Jackson Avenue and Davis Streets [23rd Street] in Long Island City LIC Queens NYC. The map links below include transit info. Click this link to obtain more info on the 5 Pointz website. You may also contact meresone@aol.com for permission more info as they don't list a phone number.
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Queens Museum Of Art [QMA] Exhibit in Flushing
Through April 26: Queens International
The fourth biennial 'Queens International' is an exhibit featuring 42 local artists. We attended the opening and were very impressed [our report on the opening with photos will be posted sometime this month]. Click here to see a review and photos of Reason's Clue which was a previous exhibit at QMA. Open Wednesday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday & Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm. Admission $5 / $2. Click this link for a map to the Queens Museum of Art in Flushing Queens NYC. The map links below include transit info. Click this link for to obtain more info on the Queens Museum of Art website. Tel: 718.592.9700.
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Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning in Jamaica NY
Through May 2: Changing Queens
This is an exhibit featuring ten different artists, each of whom explores how globalization has affected their Queens neighborhood.
Open 10 am - 5 pm Monday and Friday and 10 am - 7 pm Tuesday through Thursday. Admission Free. Click this link to see a map of the location of Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning in Jamaica Queens NYC. The map links below will include transit info. Click this link to obtain more info on the JCAL website. Tel: 718.658.7400.
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Socrates Sculpture Park - Long Island City / Astoria
March: Winter Artist Fellowship Exhibition & Broadway Billboards
The Winter Artist Fellowship Exhibition shows the works of fourteen artists against the Manhattan skyline. Broadway Billboards shows Robin Rhode's preview sets for the November 2009 performances at Lincoln Center. The park is open during daylight hours in the winter. 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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Sculpture Center
March 13: Richard Meier Collection Exhibit
At 12 pm, a walk through of Richard Meier's architectural models dating from the 1960's to the Getty Museum in 1997. Members Only.
March 15: It's All Yours Now
At 4 pm the public is welcome for a performance of poetry and song. Six pieces will be performed about power, identity politics and transmission.
Through March 22: The Space Of The Work And The Place Of The Object
This is a "group exhibition that considers the status of the art object within the context of its production". This exhibit explores the artistic process.
Through March 22: In Practice Project Series
Eight emerging artists' explore a range of topics. The media used varies widely from performance art, to interactive art and on. Looks interesting.
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 to obtain more info on Sculpture Center website. Tel: 718.361.1750.
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Comedy Events In Queens
Bohemian Hall And Beer Garden in Astoria NY
Tuesdays In March: 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 to obtain more info on the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden website. Tel: 718.274.4925.
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The Creek & Cave In Long Island City
March - Saturdays: Derrick Comedy - This Is New York
Derrick Comedy's new movie 'Mystery Team' premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January. They will be doing stand up routines every Saturday, beginning at 8 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 to obtain more info on The Creek and The Cave website. Tel: 718.706.8783.
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Dance Performances
LGA Performing Arts Center In Long Island City
March 21: Spring Song Dance
The Astoria Symphony and Long Island City ballet collaborate on a new choreograph set to classical music and inspired by Shayne Huang, a Chinese American artist. This modern dance performance starts at 8 pm in the Main Stage Theater. Admission $20 / $15.
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 more info on the LGA Performing Arts Center website. Tel: 718.482.5151.
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The Chocolate Factory In Long Island City NY
March 25 - 28: Red Metal Mailbox
At 8 pm a performance by Jillian Sweeney and Rachel Tiemann and directed by Sarah Maxfield about defining something important which continually eludes you. Admission $15.
March 10: Throw
At 7 pm. This is an informal gathering wherein an artist puts or 'throws' something out there and after it gathers informal feedback from the audience. Moderated by Sarah Maxfield. Admission free. Drinks will be available.
Click this link for a map of the location of The Chocolate Factory in Long Island City Queens NY. This map will contain public transit info. Click this link for more info at the The Chocolate Factory website. Tel: 718.482.7069.
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Dining Reviews - Queens NYC
Queens Buzz.com
March: Restaurant Reviews
In 2009 Queens Buzz plans to write several restaurant reviews each month. In January we visited three restaurants, but expect to increase that number of visits as the year goes on. You will be able to find these in the Queens Buzz Restaurant Reviews section of this site. Viewers can comment about their experiences at the end of each story [no ID required at this time]. 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, click this link to Queens Buzz Community Forums or click the 'Members' button on the top tool bar or left side bar.
Film / Movie Events - Queens NY NYC
Sunnyside Film Festival
March 30: Sunnyside Shorts Fund Raiser
Between 7 and 9 pm at Claret Wine Bar, producers Sherry Gamlin and Teresa Ward host a fundraiser for the Third Annual Sunnyside Film Festival entitled Sunnyside Shorts. There will be raffles, clips from last years films and an opportunity to meet some of the film makers. Proceeds will go toward funding the festival which is scheduled for September.
Click this link for a map showing the location of the Claret Wine Bar at 46-02 Skillman Avenue in Sunnyside. Click this link to go to the Sunnyside Shorts website.
LGA Performing Arts Center In Long Island City
March 13: Flight Of The Red Balloon
At 7 pm in the Little Theater 'The Flight Of The Red Balloon' is a re-make of an old classic 'Red Balloon'. Both tales are about a little boy following a lost balloon through the streets of Paris. Admission $10 / $8.
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Black Spectrum Theatre Company - Jamaica NY
March: TBD
TBD.
Description and Admission. Click this link to view a map of the location of the Black Spectrum Theatre Company at 119-07 Merrick Blvd in the Jamaica section of Queens NY NYC. Click this link to obtain more info on the Black Spectrum Theatre website. 718.723.1800.
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Museum Of The Moving Image In Astoria NY
March 22: Family Day
This was a film event shown at the Noguchi Museum.
The museum hours are Tuesday through Fridays 10 am - 4 pm and Saturday - Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm. Admission is free, but $5 contribution suggested. During construction which is in process you must enter at 37th Street near 35th Avenue. Click this link to see a map of the Museum Of The Moving Image location in Astoria Queens NYC. This map will include public transit info. Click this link for more info on the Museum Of The Moving Image website. Tel: 718.784.4520.
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Kids Events In Queens NYC
Queens Botanical Garden
March: Botanical Gardens Open
TBD
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 to obtain more info on the Queens Botanical Garden website. 718.886.3800.
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New York Hall Of Science
March: Science
TBD
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 to obtain more info from the New York Hall Of Science website. Tel: 718.699.0005.
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Queens Zoo In Flushing Meadows Corona Park
March: 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 to view the Queens Zoo website. Tel: 718.741.3836.
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Live Music Events - Queens NYC
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March 5: Ahn Trio
The Ahn Trio performs chamber music with a modern influence. These three Korean sisters, all whom graduated from Julliard, have a long resume of performances at the top culturual institutions in this country and they are beginning to travel around the world. The performance starts at 8 pm in the Main Stage Theater. Admission $20 / $15.
March 7: NYC Opera and LPAC Collaboration
This is a musical journey which will be narrated and conducted by George Manahan and performed by the NYC Opera. It will include minimalism, electronic music, jazz and neo-classicism. At 8 pm in the Main Stage Theater. Admission $20 / $15.
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 more info on the LGA Performing Arts Center website. Tel: 718.482.5151.
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Bohemian Hall And Beer Garden in Astoria NY
March Thursdays: Jazz Concerts
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.
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 to obtain more info on the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden website. Tel: 718.274.4925.
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Waltz-Astoria
March 28: Jon Christopher
From 9 to 11 pm Jon Christopher performs at Waltz-Astoria. Admission $5.
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 to obtain more info on Waltz-Astoria website. 718.956.8742.
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Flushing Town Hall
March 8: Jazz Live!
At 2 pm there will be a performance of traditional Asian dances from Taiwan, China, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. 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 to obtain further info on the Flushing Town Hall website. Tel: 718.463.7700.
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Afrikan Poetry Theatre
March: TBD
TBD.
Admissions where noted. Click here to view / print a map of the location of the Afrikan Poetry Theatre at 176-03 Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica Queens NY NYC. This map will also contain public transit info. Click this link to obtain more info on the Afrikan Poetry Theatre website. Tel: 718.523.3312.
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Langston Hughes Public Library
March: TBD
TBD
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 to obtain more info from the Queens Library website. Tel: 718.990.0700.
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The Creek & Cave In Long Island City
March 12: Songwriter / Musician Performances
Beginnning somewhere between 8 pm and 10 pm, a rotating roster of songwriters and musicians perform their art. Admission free.
March 11 & 25: Acoustic Underground
At 9 pm. Andy Stack does acoustics with guitar and drums in the lounge. 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 to obtain more info on The Creek and The Cave website. Tel: 718.706.8783.
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Museums / History - Queens NY NYC
Kingsland Homestead In Flushing
March 8th: Irish American Athletic Club & Celtic Park Stadium In Queens
This is a slide presentation about The Irish American Athletic Club which existed from 1898 to 1930. Members from the club competed in six Olympics and in 1908 the club's members brought back ten of the U.S.'s 23 medals. This lecture begins at 2.30 pm.
March 22: Long Island Motor Parkway Centennial
At 2.30 pm authors Howard Kruplick and Al Velocci will give an illustrated lecture about the development of the Long Island Motor Parkway which was built in 1908 as the first highway designed exclusively for automobiles.
March: Queens As It Was [1880 - 1920] and Flushing Freedom Mile
Ongoing exhibits at the Homestead showing life in Queens as it changed through the ages.
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 to obtain more info on the Queens Historical Society website. Tel: 718.939.0647.
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Louis Armstrong House In Corona NY
March: Tours Of 'Satchmo's Stuff'
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 to obtain more info on The Louis Armstrong House website. Tel: 718.478.8274.
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Greater Astoria Historical Society In Astoria NY
April 6: The Revolutionary War In Long Island City
At 7 pm there will be a lecture about Revolutionary War events in Long Island City by Richard Melnick and Al Ronzoni. The presentation will include a video by Tony Pignataro.
March: House 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. Note that these items may not be on display as exhibits change. 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 the following link to see The Greater Astoria Historical Society website. Tel: 718.278.0700. Note that the links below are for Astoria dining and shopping which are closest to the museum.
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Parades / Outdoor Markets - Queens
St Patrick's Day Parade In Sunnyside Woodside
March 1: St Patrick's Peoples Day Parade
The annual St Patty's Day Parade begins at 2 pm in Sunnyside at 43rd and Skillman Streets. If you arrive at the starting point somewhere between on time and early you can hear the local politicos give speeches. The Parade winds its way up Skillman to Woodside Avenue and 61st Street.
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Sporting Activities / Events - Queens
Bohemian Hall And Beer Garden in Astoria NY
Sundays In March: Ping Pong
Ping Pong starts at 4 pm and goes until they close. This is hosted in the Main Hall. Great fun. Admission Free.
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Acqueduct Race Track In Jamaica NY - OPEN
March: Hore Races
The horse race track is dark on Mondays and Tuesdays, except Presidents Day Weekend when it's open Monday [Feb 16] but dark on Wednesday [Feb 18]. Gates open at 11 am and General Parking is free. Click here for a map of the Acqueduct Race Track is located at 110-00 Rockaway Boulevard in Jamaica, NY. This map will contain public transit info. Click here for more info on the Acqueduct Race Track / NYRA website. 718.641.4700.
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NYC Parks – Indoor Swimming In Queens NY
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. For more information about the pool click this link to the NYC Parks department. Applicable for entertaining Children / Kids. 718.271.7572.
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Theater - Queens NY NYC
LGA Performing Arts Center In Long Island City
March 26: Yo Miss!
At 8 pm in the Little Theater there's a performance that's "part documentary, part music and part poetical autobiography" by Judith Sloan about her life as a teacher at Alternative Schools and even prisons. Admission $5.
March 13: Flight Of The Red Balloon
At 7 pm in the Little Theater 'The Flight Of The Red Balloon' is a re-make of an old classic 'Red Balloon'. Both tales are about a little boy following a lost balloon through the streets of Paris. Admission $10 / $8.
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 more info on the LGA Performing Arts Center website. Tel: 718.482.5151.
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The Creek and The Cave In Long Island City
March 30 & 31: MacBeth
Starting at 7 pm a Shakespearean play performed by the Promthean Theatre Company. Admission $12.
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 obtain more info on The Creek and The Cave website. Tel: 718.706.8783.
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Thalia Spanish Theatre In Sunnyside NY
Through March 22: Puro Tango
Tango dances to music arranged by Latin Grammy winner Paul Juarena. Performances on weekends only. Friday at 8 pm, Saturday at 3 pm and 8 pm and Sunday at 4 pm. Admission $30 / $27 . Click this link for a map of the location of the Thalia theatre at 41-17 Greenpoint Avenue in Sunnyside. For further info click this link to the Thalia Theatre website. 718.729.3880.
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