Labor Day Weekend 2009

Things To Do In Queens

Friday - LIC Space Art Reception Long Island City

Queens / September 5, 2009. Friday night was LIC Space’s First Friday wine and cheese reception including a jazz band and an art after party at their other location. Click here to view a report on what the LIC Space receptions look and feel like and stay tuned for upcoming events. Click here for a map showing the LIC Space locations TBD.

Friday & Saturday - Secret Theatre Long Island City

Saturday night is the last show of the Secret Theatre performance of As You Like It. The performance starts at 8 pm and tickets cost $15 [not sure - but you may get a $5 discount if you mention QueensBuzz.com]. Click here to see a review of a prior Secret Theatre show or click here for a map to the Secret Theatre in Long Island City.

Saturday - PS1 Warm Up Party

Saturday afternoon beginning at 4 pm at PS1 Art Museum in Long Island City is live music or a DJ in their court yard [$10 admission]. Drinks are served and there’s great art work inside. It’s a perfect way to wile away an afternoon. Click here for prior story about a PS1 Warm Up Party, click here for a review of some of the art currently on exhibit at PS1 in Queens, or click here for a map of the PS1 location.

Sunday - LIC Bar Female Songwriter Weekend

Sunday afternoon at the LIC Bar there’s a series of singer / songwriter performances by some of Queens fem fatale female musicians. This gig starts at 4 pm and goes until 9 pm in their court yard. This should be a fun event as the weather is supposed to be nearly perfect. And it’s free. Click here to view a related story about live music at the LIC Bar in Long Island City TBD or click here to view a map of the LIC Bar in Queens.

Sunday - Irie Jamboree – Largest Reggae Festival In America

On Sunday beginning at 1 pm [doors open at noon] on the York College Campus in Jamaica [take the #7 to the E or F to 2nd last stop] is the Irie Jamboree. It’s one of the largest and possibly the largest Reggae festival in the country. Top stars from around the nation converge to entertain large, Woodstock style masses on the field of the York College Campus. Tickets at $60 at the door. Click here for a map to the Irie Jamboree 2009.

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