August Queens Events - Things To Do
August - End Of Summer
August is the last summer month. It's a time to enjoy being out in the sun and daylight after work and watching free movies in the parks. And then late in the month, for some, preparing to return to school.
Last Summer Weekend
August 27, 2009. Hard to believe, but it's already here, the last weekend of August and in a sense, the summer of 2009. Seems only fitting that rain is forecast for Friday, Saturday and scattered T-storms on Sunday.
Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' is playing at the Secret Theatre in LIC Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 8 pm [$15]. On Saturday and Sunday at the Socrates Sculpture Park in Astoria from 2 pm - 6 pm rain or shine there's 'Float' a biennial series of performances and temporary sculptures.
On Saturday at the Queens Museum of Art in Flushing from 1 pm to 4 pm the Asian Film Series is showing two movies from Central Asia, and from 7 pm to 10 pm they're hosting their fourth annual Ramadan Iftar with a movie about hope, strenght and resilience [$5 donation admission]. Also on Saturday at Waltz-Astoria in Astoria beginning at 9 pm Jon Christopher is performing.
On Sunday at Socrates Sculpture Park from 2 pm to 5 pm they're presenting 'Float' which is a series of performances and temporary sculpture. At Flushing Town Hall in Flushing beginning at 2 pm they've invited artists of all disciplines to bring in slides and CD's of their work to present [free]. Also on Sunday from 2 pm to 9 pm there's the Brooklyn - Queens Music Summit at the LIC Bar in Long Island City. Weather permitting it will be hosted in the courtyard as shown in the photo above from last Monday evening. Lastly, location maps may be found by using the search function in the upper left corner of this page. Enjoy.
Queens Hot Summer Days
'Cool' Weekend - Jazz Dance Theatre
Queens / August 20, 2009. One would expect things to wind down as the summer nears its end. But no, not in Queens. This weekend there are plenty of fun choices of things to do. Be advised that it's going to cool down to the mid to low eighties this weekend, and according to weather forecasts on Friday and Saturday there's a 60% chance of thunder showers, but only 30% chance on Sunday. This seems par for the course this summer.
On Friday night Topaz Arts in collaboration with the Queens Museum of Art bring you Malini Srinivasan who will dance at 6 pm at the Queens Museum of Art prior to the start of their summer film [free]. Hip To Hip's Shakespeare In The Park [Romeo & Juliet] comes to Sunnyside Gardens Park at 7 pm this Friday, Socrates Sculpture Park at 5 pm on Saturday and also at 5 pm at Forest Park on Sunday [all free]. There are some quite good jazz performances this weekend, starting with the final Hot Jazz Cool Garden concert, by Tin Pan Blues Band, at the Louis Armstrong House in Corona from 1 to 4 pm on Saturday [free]. On Saturday evening at Waltz-Astoria starting at 8 pm there's the Nue Jazz Project [$5 donation] and on Sunday at Flushing Town Hall beginning at 2 pm Willie Martinez brings you the Latin sounds of mambo in the courtyard [dress to sit on the ground - free].
And lastly, but not leastly, this weekend is another summer streets weekend in Sunnyside and Astoria Park, as well as the last summer performance at Travers Park in Jackson Heights. There will be ping pong and a water walk in Astoria Park on Sunday from 11 am - 4 pm and storytelling for children in Sunnyside on Saturday [Sunnyside has been re-scheduled due to rain]. In Jackson Heights there's an African Dance Workshop starting at 10.15 am and a theatrical performance entitled Tally Ho starting at 2 pm - both on Sunday. Use the search function in the upper left corner of the screen to find maps [to find the Astoria Park map you need to insert quotation marks and to find the Sunnyside Summer Streets map type in Sunnyside Shines].
Shakespeare In The Park All Weekend
Decomposition / We Are Not For Sale Film
Queens / August 13, 2009. With the exception of today, the weather for the weekend looks good. This weekend Hiptohip Theater Company provides a free performance of Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' on Thursday beginning at 7 pm in Windmuller Park in Woodside, on Friday at Sunnyside Gardens Park at 7 pm, on Saturday at Socrates Sculpture Park at 5 pm and on Sunday in Forest Park at 5 pm. Use the search function to find park maps. And click here to view the first show of Shakespeare In The Park In Queens sponsored by Woodside On The Move and performed by the Hip To Hip Theatre Company. On Friday beginning at beginning at 7 pm at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center in Long Island City, the Internationalists perform Decomposition, a modern play about friendship and ambition during which the actors interact with the audience. The performance will be followed by a celebration of food, drink and live music all of which is included in the $20 admission. Also on Friday in Astoria Park in Astoria the film entitled 'We Are Not For Sale' will be shown. It's about human bondage in the 21st century and will be preceded at 6.30 pm by a pre-screen event. Click here to go to the members event calendar which has more on this film as well as the following events.
On Sunday, August 16 at 1 pm Topaz Arts in Woodside hosts a reading by Nancy Agabian which at 4 pm is followed by the opening reception of Greg Stowell's photographic exhibit entitled 'The Divide'. Both of these events are expected to be quite good. Also on Saturday from 12 noon to 7 pm Sunnyside Shines continues with Summer Streets, as does Astoria Park Alliance & Green Shores NYC do on Sunday in Astoria Park from 11 am to 4 pm.
This Weekend Jazz Film Dance Street Life
Sunnyside / August 6, 2009. This weekend there's plenty afoot. All over Queens there are street festivals, for which we'll provide information later today or early tomorrow. On Friday starting at 7 pm Queens Museum of Art continues with its passport series of outdoor dance and a movie. This week it's about Port au Prince in the Caribbean. On Saturday from 4 to 7 pm there's a jazz concert on 46th and Queens Blvd underneath the Sunnyside Arch. On Sunday Queens residents take back the streets along the East River in Astoria Park. There will be kayaking and walking tours and fitness classes while a DJ plays music in the background.
Taking Back The Streets
Queens NY / August 4, 2009. We took a short vacation this past weekend, which was much needed, so we're a bit behind this month. This report is a quick heads up about the next three weekends, during which time a number of streets throughout various sections of Queens will be closed to traffic and made pedestrian only. A number of community groups have scheduled events / fairs / entertainment to give us staycation types a chance to relax a bit in our own environs. We'll have more on this once I get settled back in, but in the meantime stay cool. This photo was taken in Astoria Park which is the home to a beautiful public Olympic sized pool. Swim free.
Art Exhibits & Events - Queens NY
Noguchi Museum In Long Island City
August 8: Second Sundays - American Contemporary Music Ensemble
At 3 pm on the Second Sunday of every month during the summer the Noguchi Museum hosts live music in the garden. In August the American Contemporary Music Ensemble will perform.
Through August 30th: From Plaster To Stone
In the 1940's Noguchi started to use small paper models to outline his intentions before he began working on a sculpture. These models, or maquettes, are shown with photographs of the final works.
Through October 24, 2010: Noguchi ReINstalled
To celebrate the re-opening of the newly done garden, the complete collection of Noguchi will be on display. This is the first time since Spring 2002. Sculptures from all over the world will be returning to the museum in time for the opening.
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 October 24: Leandro Erlich's Swimming Pool
This one is fun for the kids / children. Click this link to read / view previous reviews of PS1 exhibits including this one.
Through September 14 - Saturdays: Young Architects Program 2009: afterparty
From 4 pm to sundown. 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.
Admission $10. 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
Summer: Closed For Renovations
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. It was recently re-painted per law, and hence one witnessed the removal of much of the grafitti, but not for long. Weekend painting from 12 noon to 7 pm but permit required [see website]. 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 September 27: Tarjama / Translation
An art exhibit by immigrants and their offspring from the Middle East and Central Asia.
Through September 27: Red Lines Housing Crisis Learning Center
Large scale models, drawings, photographs and videos by Damon Rich about real estate.
Click these links to view stories about prior exhibits at QMA including Reason's Clue Exhibit at the Queens Museum Of Art or Queens International Art Exhibit at the Queens Museum Of Art. 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 September 5: Past & Present Tense / Tiempos Del Subjuntivo
From 6 - 9 pm, there's an opening reception for Cuban born installation artist and sculptor Juana Valdes. Juana will present her exhibit in which she explores the Afro-Cuban cultural traditions in the context of race, migration and transcultural experiences. Admission free.
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
Through August: Open Space / State Fair
The Open Space exhibits will inhabit the park through most of the summer. The open space exhibits include a subway stop, a barn, a temple that looks like a tugboat, grasping hands, a snowflake and more. Check our photo gallery for photos of these exhibits, later in the month.
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 - New Postings TBD 8/10
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 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 August: 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 In Long Island City
August - 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 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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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 our business listing of the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center in Long Island City which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
The Chocolate Factory In Long Island City NY
August: Summer Hiatus
Off for the month.
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 our business listing of the The Chocolate Factory in Long Island City which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
Dining & Food - Queens NY
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Queens Buzz.com
August: Restaurants & Food
In 2009 Queens Buzz plans to write a couple of restaurant reviews each month. You will be able to find these in the Queens Buzz Restaurant Reviews section of this site.
Film / Movie Events - Queens NY
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September 12: Sunnyside Shorts Film Festival
This year the festival will include a number of short films for which we will provide previews of some. Click to the Sunnyside Shorts home page on our site for breaking updates.
Click this link for a map showing the location of the Claret Wine Bar at 46-02 Skillman Avenue in Sunnyside.
LaGuardia 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.
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.
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 for our business listing of the Black Spectrum Theatre Company in Jamaica NY which includes complete contact info and a link to their website. 718.723.1800.
Museum Of The Moving Image In Astoria NY
August Wednesdays: Socrates Sculpture Park Foreign Film Series
Every Wednesday in August there will be a film shown at Socrates Sculpture Park. A pre-movie performance is given starting at 7.30 pm and the film begins around dusk.
The Museum Of The Moving Image 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 our business listing of the Museum Of The Moving Image which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
Historic / Cultural Events - Queens NY
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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 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
August 11: Street Fair
On Tuesday August 11 there will be a street closing for the block in front of the Louis Armstrong House and a number of accomplished jazz musicians will perform.
August 15: Garden Concert
On Saturday from 1 to 4 pm there will be a live jazz performance in the Japanese Garden of the Louis Armstrong House.
August: 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 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 - TBD 8/10
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.
August: Museum 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 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
$element(bwcore,insert_search,N)$Queens Botanical Garden
August: Botanical Gardens Open
TBD - search via the links below.
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
August: Science
TBD - search via the links below.
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 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 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
$element(bwcore,insert_search,N)$LaGuardia Performing Arts Center In Long Island City - TBD 8/10
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 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 in Astoria NY
August 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 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 - TBD 8/10
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 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 - TBD 8/10
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 for our business listing of the Flushing Town Hall in Flushing Queens which includes complete contact info including a link to their website.
Afrikan Poetry Theatre
August: TBD
TBD - search their site using the links below.
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 here for our business listing of the Afrikan Poetry Theatre in Jamaica Queens which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
Langston Hughes Public Library
August: TBD
TBD - search their site using the link below.
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 In Long Island City - TBD 8/10
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 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
$element(bwcore,insert_search,N)$Greenmarkets / Farmers Markets - Queens NY
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. The Flushing market is done in collaboration with the NY Hall Of Science and the Jamaica market is done in collaboration with Local Harvest, a non-profit. Click this link for our business listing of the City Council on the Environment contact information. IMPORTANT NOTE - The CENYC green market hours posted are based on last year.
Astoria Farmers Market - Opens Wednesday July 8th
WEDNESDAYS between 8 am – 5 pm. Click here for a map to the Astoria Farmers Market locations on 14th Street just south of 31st Avenue.
Flushing Farmers Market - Opening Unknown At Present
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 at 47-01 111th Street in Flushing.
Glendale / Atlas Park Farmers Market - Opens Saturday June 6th
Saturdays between 8 am – 4 pm. Click here to view a map of the Atlas Farmers Market location at Cooper Avenue and 80th Street in Glendale.
Jackson Heights Farmers Market - Opens Sunday June 7th
SUNDAYS between 8 am – 3 pm. Click here for a map to the Jackson Heights Farmers Market at 34th Avenue east of 77th Street in Jackson Heights.
Jamaica Farmers Market - Opens June Friday June 26th
Open Fridays and Saturdays from 8.30 am to 4 pm. Click here to view a map of the Jamaica Farmers Market location at 160th Street and Jamaica Avenue.
Long Island City Farmers Market - Opens Saturday July 11th
Saturdays between 8 am and 3 pm. Click here to view a map of the Long Island City Farmers Market location at 48th Avenue just south of Vernon Blvd.
Sunnyside Farmers Market - Opens Saturday June 6th
Saturdays between 8 am – 4 pm. Click here to view a map of the Sunnyside Farmers Market location on Skillman Avenue and 43rd Street.
Sporting Activities / Events - Queens
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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.
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 of Astoria which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
Acqueduct Race Track In Jamaica NY - OPEN
August: Horse 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 this link for our business listing of the Acqueduct Race Track / NYRA in Queens which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
NYC Parks – Indoor Swimming In Queens NY
August: 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
$element(bwcore,insert_search,N)$LGA Performing Arts Center In Long Island City - TBD 8/10
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.
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The Creek and The Cave In Long Island City - TBD 8/10
August: TBD
TBD.
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.
Thalia Spanish Theatre In Sunnyside NY
August: Summer Recess
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. Click this link to our business listing for the Thalia Theatre of Sunnyside Queens which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
