JUNE EVENTS - Updated 6 / 23 / 2011
The kids get out of school and June is the first official month of summer. Use the links to your right to click to May events posted on this page.
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Queens Art Museums
Click here for maps and info about Queens Art Museums
Queens Art Express - June 16 - 19
This is a special borough-wide weekend event which includes artists of all types. Many of the exhibits and performances are shown on this calendar in their traditional slots and categories; some are also posted in the Members Calendar. Click here for our report on the opening reception to the Queens Art Express weekend.
Scroll Down To Category / Organization For Event Details / * Denotes Runs For More Than One Day
For example go to Art Category for details about Noguchi Museum exhibit, or Dance Category for LaRussa Dance Theatre performance and so forth.
June 16: QAX Events
Noguchi Museum LIC - Animal Tracks *, Socrates Sculpture Park LIC - Time Again *, M55 Art Gallery LIC - Muse *, Art House Astoria - Ellen Colcord, Stavos Pavlides at LaRussa Dance Theatre.
June 17: QAX Events - See Details In Categories
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center LIC - Leap Dance Project Showcase, Green Space LIC - Dance Entropy, Ten10 Studios LIC - LIC Jazz Alliance *, Thalia Theatre Sunnyside - No Problemo Amigo [$22 / $25] *, and MUNY musicians & Saw Lady at Jackson Heights subway stop at 74th / Broadway / Roosevelt *.
June 18: QAX Events - Click Category Links For Event Details
Sorta Secret Underground Comedy Astoria, Homefront Art Gallery LIC - Breathing In, Flux Factory LIC - Paintthings *, Art Fair At Queens Of Angels Sunnyside [street fairs], Turkish Cultural Center Sunnyside - Turkish Shadow Theatre, Queens Museum Of Art - Cool Culture Family Day & InQbate *, Louis Armstrong House - Hot Jazz Cool Gardens [$10 includes tour], Flushing Town Hall - Ten Thousand Springs Pavillion [suggested $5 donation], Voelker Orth Museum Flushing - Jazz Performance with Dotti Anita Taylor *, and Crossing Art Gallery Flushing - Motion In Stillness.
June 19: QAX Events - Click Category Links For Event Details
American Bolero Dance Company Astoria - Dance Recital [$10 rsvp], Jackson Heights Beautification Group - Historic Tour [presentation Saturday] and Art House Astoria - Concert Of Queens Artists.
* Denotes organization is hosting more than one day, but may not be the same program.
Noguchi Museum In Long Island City
June 12: Second Sundays - Niho Kozuru
At 3 pm. A fifth generation Japanese ceramacist talks about her work. Free with admission.
May 25 - Sept 18 : Animal Drawings From Noguchi's Travels
An exhibit highlighting some of Noguchi's animal sketches from his travels.
The museum is open Wednesday through Friday 10 am - 5 pm, and Saturday - Sunday 11 am - 6 pm. All programs are free with admission $10 / $5. First Friday of every month, pay what you wish. Click here to view a prior story about the Noguchi Museum in Queens.
Click here to view a map including transit directions for the Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, and here for the Noguchi Museum website. 718.204.7088.
PS1 Art Exhibits in Long Island City
June 18: Court Yard Sculpture Opens
The court yard sculpture has been erected. Warm Up Parties begin soon.
June: Two Ongoing Exhibits
The Holy Mountain and Heads, two new exhibits which run through June 30th and August 15th respectively. The first is a film about the occult, metaphysics and psychic complexity, while the latter is an exhibit of sculptures of heads and psychology.
Through August 8: Modern Women Single Channel
This is an exhibit in videos done by eleven women from around the globe from the 1960's to the 1990's.
Through August 8: Laurel Nakadate - Only The Lonely
Video & film artist and photographer Nakadate explores loneliness by filming her entry into young women's bedrooms and instructs them to strip down to their underwear in front of the camera.
Admission $10 / $5 students, except on PS1 Warm Up Party Saturdays when admission is $15. Open Thursday through Monday 12 pm - 6 pm. Click here to view a report about PS1, or here for a map including transit directions for PS1 in Long Island City, or here for the PS1 website. Tel: 718.784.2084.
Sculpture Center - Long Island City
June: Summer Exhibits
Gallery hours are Thursday through Monday 12 noon - 6 pm. Free admission, but a $5 donation is suggested. Click here to view a map including transit info to the Sculpture Center in Long Island City, or here for the telephone number and website of the Sculpture Center in LIC.
Queens Museum Of Art [QMA] Exhibit in Flushing
June 18 & 19: Cool Culture, InQbate & Solstice
From 12 - 6 pm Saturday and 12 - 4 pm Sunday. Afternoon of art related fun Saturday followed by an interesting sound art performance. Sunday Andean solstice celebration. Free with Admission.
Through August 6: From Commanding Heights ... *
From 3 - 6 pm. By Korean born, New York based artist Sung Hwan Kim. Free with admission.
Through August 14: Future Perfect - Reconstructing The 1939 World's Fair
An exhibit about the 1939 World's Fair including photographs and objects from the fair, including a film of it. The 1939 World's Fair was hosted at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Through August 14: Not The Way You Remembered
From 3 - 6 pm. Opening reception for new exhibit that explores the 'specialness' of things saved ... or are they really just junk.
Perennial Exhibits: Panorama Of New York City & Tiffany Glass Collection
A panorama of the city of New York, created for the 1964 World's Fair, which was updated in the 1990's. Also a Tiffany Glass collection.
Open Wednesday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday & Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm. Admission $5 / $2. The first Sunday of every month is free from 1 - 4 pm, compliments of the MetLife Foundation. Click these links to view a prior story about the Queens Museum Of Art or Queens International Art Exhibit at the Queens Museum Of Art.
Click here for a map including transit info for the Queens Museum of Art., or here for the telephone and website of the Queens Museum of Art.
Flux Factory - Long Island City
June 18 & 19: Paintthings
From 12 to 6 pm. Dutch artist explores internal struggle between good and bad inside all of us, from personal perspective.
June: Flux Thursday
At 8 pm dinner. TBD.
When exhibits are running, they are open from 12 noon - 6 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Click here to read a prior story about the Flux Factory or here to see a map including transit info for the Flux Factory in LIC or here for the Flux Factory telephone number and website.
Flushing Town Hall
June 18: Ten Thousand Springs Pavillion
From 12 - 5 pm. Model of 10,000 Springs Pavillion from Smithsonian Institute. Suggested Donation $5.
Click here to view a map of Flushing Town Hall and click here for Flushing Town Hall contact / website information.
m55 Art Gallery In LIC
June 18: Muse
From 12 - 6 pm. Admission free.
Crossing Art Gallery In Flushing
June 18: Motion In Stillness
From 3 - 6 pm. Reception for new art exhibit entitled Motion In Stillness. Admission free.
Crossing Art Gallery is located at 136-17 39th Avenue in Flushing 11354 / 212.359.4333.
Long Island City Artists aka LICA
June: New LICA Exhibition
LICA artists are featured in this dual location exhibit which will open at the Holiday Inn Queens on 39th Avenue in Dutch Kills LIC and Space Realty around the corner on 29th Street. Viewing hours are 10 am - 6 pm at Space Realty and 24/7 at the Holiday Inn. Admission free.
Space Womb In Long Island City LIC
June 24: Smells Like A Dream
From 6 - 8 pm. Reception for new painting and photographic exhibit by several Japanese women entitled Smells Like A Dream. Admission free.
Space Womb is located at 22-48 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City 11101 / 917.670.1342. Hours are from 12 noon - 6 pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun.
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The Creek & Cave In Long Island City
June: Comedy Nights At The Cave
Almost every evening they have something going on, most of which is stand up comedy, and the fun begins at 8 pm, but times may vary. Admission is generally free except for special events.
Click here to view a prior report about the Creek and the Cave in LIC, or here for a map including transit info for The Creek and The Cave at 10-93 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City LIC Queens, or here for the telephone & website of The Creek and The Cave in Long Island City.
La Guardia Performing Arts Center LIC
Begins at 7.30 pm. A nine month work, by six Queens choreographers, involving a score of professional dancers, and inclusive of original works, will be presented to the public for free as part of the QAX weekend.
Click here to obtain contact info including a website link to the La Guardia Performing Arts Center in LIC, and here for a map of the La Guardia Performing Arts Center in LIC.
June 18: Dance Entropy - Cross Pollination
See Member Calendar for details.
June: Fertile Ground
TBD.
Click here to view a prior story about Green Space in LIC, or here see a map including transit info for Green Space LIC, or here for the telephone & website link to Dance Entropy website or Green Space website.
American Bolero Dance Company In LIC
June 19: Dance Performance
Begins at 1.30 pm. Admission $10 / rsvp at 718.382.8888.
Salvatore LaRussa Dance Theatre in Middle Village
June 26: Back Yard Gala & Dance Performance
Begins at 5 pm. First annual back yard gala with cocktails, light fare, and performances by students of the dance academy. Admission $25 / $10 / rsvp at 347.263.SLDT. Click here for the Salvatore LaRussa Dance Theatre in Middle Village Queens business listing.
June: Restaurants & Food
Queens Buzz plans to write one or more new restaurant review each month. You will be able to find these in the Queens Buzz Restaurant Reviews section of this site. This month one Italian restaurant and one Japanese restaurant.
A Taste Of LIC
June 7: A Taste Of LIC
Begins at 5.30 pm for patrons and at 6.30 pm for everyone else. This is the sixth annual Taste of LIC in Gantry Park at 49th Avenue and the East River. The event features food from restaurants in Long Island City and the proceeds go to the Chocolate Factory Theater. Admission $50 / $150 / $400.
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Queens Greenmarkets / Farmers Markets 2011 - Queens
Jackson Heights Farmers Market at Travers Park to go year round starting January 9th, 2011.
Click this link for info about Queens Farmers Markets opening & closing dates 2011. Click this link for our business listing of the City Council on the Environment contact information.
These outdoor markets are sponsored by the City of New York Department of Parks and Recreation, Grow NYC, the NY Hall Of Science and Local Harvest. You may also use the search function to find a report on CSA's [Community Supported Agriculture in Queens].
Astoria Farmers Market - Open July 6 - Nov 16, 2011
WEDNESDAYS between 8 am – 3 pm. Click here for a map to the Astoria Farmers Market locations on 14th Street just south of 31st Avenue.
Corona Farmers Market - Open July 8 - Nov 18, 2011
Fridays 8 am to 5 pm. Click this link to view a map of the Corona Farmers Market location at 103rd Street & Roosevelt in Corona.
Flushing Farmers Market NY Hall Of Science - Open June 19 - Nov 6, 2011
Sundays 10 am - 4 pm in front of the NY Hall of Science. Click this link to view a map of the Flushing Farmers Market location NY Hall Of Science 47-01 111th Street in Flushing.
Flushing Farmers Mkt Qns Botanical Gardens - Open July 1 - Nov 11, 2011
Fridays 8.30 am - 4 pm in front of the Queens Botanical Gardens. Click this link to view a map of the Flushing Farmers Market location Queens Botanical Garden 43-50 Main Street in Flushing.
Glendale / Atlas Park Farmers Market - Open June 18 - Nov 19, 2011
SATURDAYS between 8 am – 3 pm at the Shops At Atlas Park Mall in Glendale. Click here to view a map of the Glendale Farmers Market location at Cooper Avenue and 80th Street.
Jackson Heights Farmers Market - Open Year Round Starting January 9, 2011
SUNDAYS between 8 am – 3 pm. Click here for a map to the Jackson Heights Farmers Market near Travers Park at 34th Avenue east of 77th Street.
Jamaica Farmers Market - Open June 24 & 25 - Nov 11 & 12, 2011
Open Fridays and Saturdays from 8.30 am to 4 pm. Click here to view a map of the Jamaica Farmers Market location at 90-40 160th Street and Jamaica Avenue.
Long Island City LIC Farmers Market - Open June 25 - November 19
Open Saturdays from 8 am - 4 pm. Click here to view a map of the Long Island City LIC Farmers Market at Socrates Sculpture Park.
Sunnyside Farmers Market - Open June 4 - Dec 17, 2011
Saturdays between 8 am – 3 pm. Click here to view a map of the Sunnyside Farmers Market location on Skillman Avenue and 43rd Street.
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Turkish Cultural Center
June 18: Shadow Puppets
Begins at 8 pm. Traditional Turkish storytelling via puppetry. Admission Free.
June 23: Turkish / Korean Friendship Dinner
Begins at 8 pm. Dinner, presentation and music. Rsvp below.
Click here for the location, contact info and website link of the Turkish Cultural Center of Queens. Rsvp at rsvp @ tccqueens.org. 718.482.8263.
Museum Of The Moving Image In Astoria NY
June TBD: TBD
TBD.
June: Behind The Screen
These core exhibits are about how films / movies are produced, including showcasing vintage equipment. There are a number of interactive kiosks where kids can learn about how the moving image is created and manipulated. Click here for a story about the Museum Of The Moving Image in Astoria. Click here to read our report on the newly remodeled Museum Of The Moving Image.
The museum hours are Tues - Thurs 10.30 am - 5 pm, Fri 10.30 - 8 pm [gallery admission free after 4 pm] and Saturday - Sunday 10.30 am - 7 pm. Admission is a suggested donation of $10 / $7.50 seniors and children 3 - 18 are $5. 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: 718.777.6888.
Queens Historical Sites and Cultural Performances
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Kingsland Homestead In Flushing
This exhibit is about the new lobby exhibit about the steamship disaster on the East River in 1904 when 1,000 passengers were lost on a short excursion out to Long Island. Admission $8 / $5.
Ongoing - Kingsland Homestead Museum
Admission $3 / $2 and children / kids under 10 free. Click this link to see a map of the location of the Kingsland Homestead at Parsons Blvd and 37th Avenue in Flushing. 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 In Corona NY
Concert begins at 2 pm. House Tours are only available via 40 minute tours that start on the hour.
June 26: Book Party
From 2 - 4 pm. Author Ricky Riccardi talks about and signs copies of his new book about Louis entitled What A Wonderful World: The Magic Of Louis Armstrong's Later Years. Admission $35 includes autographed book and refreshments.
Open Tuesday through Friday 10 am – 5 pm and Saturday / Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm. Concet Admission $10 which includes House Tour [Tour Admission normally $10 / $7]. Click here for a link to our report on the Louis Armstrong House tours in Queens. 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 In Astoria NY
June: The Bridges Of Queens
TBD.
Ongoing: Museum Exhibits
GAHS has a bountiful collection of things on a variety of topics, such as the Sunnyside Boxing Arena, films covering both of Queens' World Fairs and the Blackwell door.
Open Wednesdays 6 - 8 pm and Saturdays 12 pm - 5 pm. Donation suggested. Click here to view a map of the location of the Greater Astoria Historical Society on the 4th Floor of the Quinn Building 35-20 Broadway 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.
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Click here for free things to do in Astoria, LIC, Sunnyside, Woodside, Jackson Heights, Flushing, Jamaica and Queens Summer 2011.
Socrates Sculpture Park
From 11 am - 4 pm. Bike swap, safety instructions and helmet fitting from 11 am - 1 pm. From 12 noon - 3 pm bike decorating workshops. From 3 - 3.30 pm parade. And celebration until 4 pm. For kids and for Free.
The park is open during daylight hours in the winter. Open space to play for Kids / Children. Click here to view short reports on a prior events at the Socrates Sculpture Park In LIC / Astoria. Click here to view a map showing the location of the Socrates Sculpture Park at 31st Avenue and Vernon Blvd in Long Island City LIC Queens NY. Click here to obtain more info on the Socrates Sculpture Park website. Tel:718.956.1819.
Voelker Orth Museum
June 18 & 19: Concert & Flowers
TBD.
Click here to view a report on a prior event at the Voelker Orth Museum in Flushing. Click here to obtain the address, telephone number and website link of the Voelker Orth Museum.
Flag Day Parade In Sunnyside
June 11: Kiwanis Flag Day Parade
11 am. Flag Day Parade in Sunnyside along Greenpoint Avenue from 44th Street to Queens Blvd.
Queens Botanical Garden
June: Botanical Gardens
Click to business directory link below for their website and current events.
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
June: Science
Click to business directory link below for their website and current events.
Events are free with General Admission $11 / $8, unless otherwise specified. Hours April through June are: Mon - Thurs 9.30 - 2 pm, Friday 9.30 - 5 pm and Sat / Sun 10 am - 6 pm. 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. 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 In Flushing Meadows Corona Park
June: 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 weekdays from 10 am - 5 pm and from 10 am - 5.30 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Admission $7 / $3. 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 NY. 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.
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Heun Choi Fairbanks String Quartet In Sunnyside
June 24: At All Saints Church
From 7 - 8 pm. Highly regarded Heun Choi Fairbanks and her string quartet will treat you to some beautiful music. Suggested donation $10. All Saints Church is located at 46-12 46th Street in Sunnyside.
York College Blue Notes
June 23: At Union Hall Street - between Jamaica & Archer Aves
From 6 - 9 pm. Outdoor concert by the York College Blue Notes. Admission Free.
Make Music New York 2011 In Queens
June 21: Make Music NY Locations & Times In Queens
Make Music In Queens will be at the following locations at the following times during the day of the summer solstice.
1. Make Music NY in Astoria / Locations & Times in Queens – a) Art House Astoria at 23-35 Broadway from 3 – 4.30 pm, b) Astoria Music & Arts at Athens Triangle 3221 Newton Road from 4 – 8 pm, c) Astoria Park at Hoyt Avenue from 1 – 2 pm, and from 7 – 9 pm, d) Axe at 28-33 Steinway Street from 3 – 7 pm, e) Banco Popular 28-36 Steinway Street from 4 – 6 pm, f) Bareburger 33-21 31st Avenue from 6 – 9 pm, g) Brick Café 33-95 33rd Avenue from 6 – 9 pm, Clear Wireless on 30-29 Steinway Street from 4 – 7 pm, h) Fatty’s Café on 25-01 Ditmars Blvd from 3 – 7 pm, i) Ferrari Driving School on 32-32 Steinway Street from 4 – 7 pm, j) Gowasabi 34-02 30th Avenue from 8 – 9 pm, k) Hallmark 30-16 Steinway Street from 3 – 7 pm, l) Hoyt Playground at Hoyt and 31st Street from 3 – 7 pm, m) Jackson Hewitt 28-17 Steinway Street from 1- 3 pm and 4 – 7 pm, n) PS/MS 84 22-45 41st Street from 9 am – 3 pm [by kids], o) SITE NYC 35-11 34th Avenue from 6 pm – midnight, p) Sparrow Tavern 24-01 29th Street from 4 – 8 pm, q) Starbucks 51-06 Northern Blvd from 9 am – 5 pm, r) Sweet Afton 30-09 34th Street from 8 – 9 pm and s) Two Coves Community Garden at 8th Street & Astoria Blvd from 4 – 8 pm.
2. Make Music NY in Corona / Locations & Times in Queens – Flushing Meadow at Astronaut Court and Herbert Hoover Promenade from 4.30 – 5.30 and 6.30 – 7.30 pm and b) Louis Armstrong House at 34-56 107th Street from 2 – 3 pm.
3. Make Music NY in Flushing / Locations & Times in Queens – Fort Totten Park from 7 – 9 pm.
4. Jackson Heights – Expresso 77 at 35-57 77th from 5 – 7.45 pm and b) USPS at 78-02 37th Avenue from 3 – 8 pm.
5. Make Music NY in Jamaica / Locations & Times in Queens – a) Illinois Jacquet 94-15 159th Street from 6 – 9 pm, b) JFK Taxi Lot at 148th Street and 150th Ave, c) McKinley’s Childrens 10.30 am – 5.30 pm, and d) Rufus King Manor Jamaica Ave & 153rd Street from 5 – 7 pm.
6. Make Music NY in LIC / Locations & Times in Queens – a) Court Square & Jackson Ave 12 – 1 pm, 2 – 3 pm and 4 – 5 pm and b) Gantry State Plaza from 10 am – 9 pm;
7. Make Music NY in Rockwaway Beach / Locations & Times In Queens – Onstage Sunset Concert – Beach at 20th Street Overlook from 6 – 9 pm.
8. Make Music NY in Roosevelt Island / Locations & Times in Queens – NYPL at 524 Main St 4 – 5 pm.
Bohemian Hall And Beer Garden in Astoria NY
From 6.30 - 9.30 pm. Jazz concerts are generally performed in the Beer Garden. 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.
Astoria Symphony
June 30: Concert In Astoria Park
At 7.30 pm. Performance prior to the fireworks display that usually begins around dusk [9 - 9.30 pm].
Click here to view a map of Astoria Park.
Queens College
June: TBD
TBD. Admission $36 / $15 Students.
Click here to view a map of Queens College and the LeFrak Concert Hall is located in the complex along the northeast corner. Click here for Queens College contact / website info.
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Socrates Sculpture Park - North End Along River
June 12, 19: Kyaking On The East River
From 1 - 5 pm. Free kyaking along the East River. Compliments of LIC Boathouse.
Fireworks In Astoria Park
June 30: Fireworks & Concert In Astoria Park
The concert generally begins at 7.30 pm and the fireworks generally begin a bit after 9 pm as it gets dark.
Al Oerter Recreational Facility
June: Public Indoor Basketball Court, Computer Labs, Exercise Rooms, Handball Court, Dance Studio & Ping Pong Tables In Queens
This is a beautiful, relatively new facility. They are open Monday through Friday 6 A - 10 P and Saturday 9 A - 5 P. Closed for important holidays. Bring padlock for locker and a change of clothes for athletics.
Free admission. Click here for a map to the Al Oerter Recreational Facility in Flushing Queens.
Click here for maps and info about the public golf courses in Queens.
Queens Golf Courses are open year round. Click on the link above to view a story which includes maps and links to the Queens Golf courses.
Acqueduct / Belmont Race Track In Jamaica NY
Use the following links for more current info. Gates open at 11 am and General Parking is free. Click here for a map including direction for the Acqueduct Race Track at 110-00 Rockaway Boulevard in Jamaica, NY, or here for the telephone number and website of the Acqueduct Race Track / NYRA in Queens.
NYC Parks – Indoor Swimming In Queens NY
Both facilities open year 'round. Bring a swimming suit, a swimming cap and quality padlock to be admitted to the pool. And you can rent skates to use the world ice arena [both in the same buillding]. Click on this link for a story about the Queens World Ice Arena & Natatorium 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 including transit info to the Queens Ice Rink and Natatorium Indoor Swimming Pool, and here for the telephone number and website of the NYC Parks department - NYC Queens Parks.
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Queens Street Fairs - This Week Of June 2011
June 25 & 26: VFW Flea Market
From 11 am - 5 pm. Fundraiser flea market at VFW Post 2813 at 52nd Street & Queens Blvd. Call 718.335.0700 for additional info.
June 23 - 26: San Antonio Abate Of Castrofilippo
From 5 pm - 10 / 12 pm. Along Ditmars Blvd from 35th Avenue to 38th Avenue in Astoria. Fun rides for kids.
Thalia Spanish Theatre In Sunnyside NY
Starts at 8 pm on Fridays & Saturdays, and 4 pm on Sundays. A comedy based on original work about Jorge who is an office worker by day and a superhero by night. With English Supertitles. Admission $25 / $22.
Click here to view a prior story about Thalia Spanish Theatre in Sunnyside / teatro en espanol en queens, or here for a map of the Thalia theatre at 41-17 Greenpoint Avenue in Sunnyside, or here for the telephone & website link for the Thalia Theatre of Sunnyside Queens.
The Secret Theatre In LIC Long Island City
June: TBD
TBD. Admission $15.
Click here to read a prior performance review of the Secret Theatre in LIC, or here to see a map including transit info of the Secret Theatre in LIC, or here for the telephone and website for the Secret Theatre in LIC.
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