September Queens Events
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September - Fall Arrives
September is the first month of fall. Back to school, back to work and the holiday season will soon be upon us. Enjoy the waning days of warmth, as the sun retreats to the southern hemisphere.
Dance, Theatre, Octoberfest & Waterpod
Queens / September 25, 2009. This is officially our first fall weekend and the weather has arrived right on time. Highs in the high sixties and lows in the high fifties. Saturday will be sunny and dry, while rain is expected Sunday, diminishing in plentitude as the day wears on. In Astoria, the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden hosts its annual Octoberfest weekend starting at 12 noon on both Saturday and Sunday with free admission.
On Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Henry V is being performed at the Secret Theatre in Long Island City starting at 8 pm with an admission of $15. On Friday & Saturday beginning at 7 pm at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center in Long Island City there will be modern dance performances choreographed and performed by three different dance companies. Also in Long Island City on Saturday there's the Leee Childers photo exhibit mentioned in the story below.
In Flushing Queens Theatre In The Park is hosting the Greek American Performing Arts Festival with events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Friday at 8 pm there's an open rehearsal of OPA! The Musical with free admission. On Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 3 pm there's a piano, vibraphone and vocals concert being given by Plessas, admission $40 / $22. And lastly, Waterpod, the floating home of artists is docked just north of Citifield. This will be their last weekend afloat. All see Queens Events for other events in the borough and use the Search function in the upper left corner of this page to find maps and telephone numbers.
Fall Forecast: Fun Weekend Ahead
Queens / September 18, 2009. This will be a perfect fall weekend with the highs in the low seventies, in the fifties at night - and dry all weekend long. Click into Queens weather link along the left side bar for details and your horoscope.
Friday night at Waltz-Astoria beginning at 8 pm Twin Cities Radio Live Broadcast, which looks to be an ecletic mix of avante garde and folk music. In Sunnyside at Thalia Theatre starting at 8 pm 'Flamenco Soul / Alma Flamenca', admission from $25 on Friday up to $30 other nights [for details click into Queens Events, then click Members Calendar - Orgs]. In LIC The Secret Theatre begins its three week run of Shakespeare's 'Henry V' beginning Thursday at 8 pm, admission $15. Both Thalia and Shakespeare performances run through the weekend.
On Saturday at LIC Space's main gallery in Long Island City at 6 pm, 'Chicken & Beer' opens. This will be followed by an afterparty which begins at 9 pm at LIC Giant on 46th Ave off 5th. At 8.30 pm at Green Space there's a dance performance entitled 'Take Root', admission $15. There are also completely new art exhibits at PS1, Sculpture Center and Socrates Park.
On Sunday in Jackson Heights there's a Jackson Heights Art Club Bake Sale running from 10 am to 2 pm [see Queens Events / Members Calendar - Org] and nearby there's an International Street Festival on 82nd Street at Roosevelt from 12 noon to 5 pm. For all events, click into the Queens Events section above and / or browse the 'Things To Do' section along the left side bar. Use the search function in the upper left corner of each page to find maps.
Sunnyside Shorts Film Festival
This Weekend - Plus Century Bike Ride / Last Warm Up Party & More
Queens / September 10, 2009. This weekend there's a chance of rain on Friday and Saturday, and it's expected to be sunny on Sunday; with highs in the seventies on all days. On Friday there's a Music Showcase at Waltz-Astoria in Astoria that begins at 8 pm.
Click here for a sneak preview of the Sunnyside Shorts Film Festival which starts at 7.30 pm in Sunnyside Gardens Park in Sunnyside - UPDATE due to weather, click here for a map showing the revised festival location at the Sunnyside Community Service Center. The preview includes photos of films - admission $10. Saturday is also the last PS1 Warm Up Party in Long Island City which runs from 2 pm to 9 pm - admission $10. The Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden in Astoria is hosting a wine festival that begins at noon - admission $10. There's also a street fair in Jackson Heights on Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm along 37th Avenue beginning at 83rd Street.
On Sunday, the Queens Museum of Art in Flushing is hosting the 6th Annual Contemprorary Indian Art exhibit from 1 pm to 4 pm. Also the 2009 Century Bike Tour begins at 6.30 am for the 100 milers and at 8 am for the 15 milers. One of the rest stops will in Astoria Park. Click here to go to the Queens Events calendar for details of these events and more or use the search function to find maps etc. Use quotation marks to find multi-worded entries such as "Astoria Park".
Labor Day Weekend 2009 Queens NY
Reggae / Art / Wine / Women & Song
September 3, 2009. This is a jam packed Labor Day Weekend in Queens. The weather is going to be perfect with no rain and temperatures in the high seventies during the day and mid sixties at night. It's such a full weekend of so many fun things to do that we're going to publish a special page sometime in the next 36 hours with all the details. But here are a few starters.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, Shakespeare's 'As You Like it' is being performed at 8 pm at the Secret Theatre in Long Island City [$15]. Friday there's an art opening / wine and cheese reception/ jazz band and social mixer at LIC Space in Long Island City starting at 7 pm and followed by a trip to another space around 9 pm [free / donations]. This event is at 41st Avenue and 27th Street in Long Island City [Queensboro Plaza subway stop and head north on 27th Street]. Saturday, PS1 Warm Up Party from 4 pm to sunset [$10] at PS1 Art Museum in LIC. Also Secret Theatre as mentioned above.
Sunday September 6th, the biggest Reggae music festival in America - the Irie Jamboree on the York College campus in Jamaica opens at 12 noon and goes all day [$59 for full day of concerts]. Also from 4 - 9 pm there's a Queens Women Songwriters performance in the LIC Bar court yard [free]. The U.S. Open continues all weekend long, featuring the men's and women's second and third rounds. And on Monday, barbeque at your place. Click here for a round up of things to do in Queens on Labor Day Weekend 2009.
Maps may be found for most of these locations by using the search function in the upper left corner of the header [use quotations for multiple words]. Click here for details to events in Queens Labor Day Weekend 2009. Also see Queens Street Fairs, Queens Farmers Markets, Queens Golf Courses, Queens Art Museums, Queens Parks and Queens History for additional ongoing things to do [these are always located along the left sidebar].
Art Exhibits & Events - Queens NY
Queens Art Museums
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Noguchi Museum In Long Island City
Septmber 13: 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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LIC Space
September 19: Art & Music
LIC Space has three locations. Click here to see a map of the three LIC Space locations in Long Island City. The map links below include transit info. Click this link to obtain more info on the licspace website.
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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
September 19: Open House
Dance, theater, music, art classes, performances and giveaways, including things for children. Free - from 11 am - 5 pm.
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
September: New Exhibits Arrive
TBD. 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 - Long Island City
September 13 through November 30: A Voyage Of Growth & Discovery
This is a video, sculpture and sound installation. A large 30 foot junk sculpture will occupy the 3,000 square feet main floor, surrounded by related works. This came out of the desert and is passing through on its way to Roma.
September: Grand Openings & In Practice Fall 2009
Grand Openings is an installation of posters and printed matter. And In Practice is a series the Sculpture Center does to give new artists their break. While I've only been to one In Practice [Winter 2009] I found it absolutely fascinating, especially when the artists explain their work.
Gallery hours are Thursday through Monday 12 noon - 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.
LIC Space In Long Island City
September 4: First Fridays
Wine and cheese reception of new gallery exhibit. Donations requested to help fund events. Occasionally live music.
September 19: Reception & After Party
From 12 noon to 9 pm art reception with chicken and beer [donations]. The 'afterparty' is at LIC Giant on 5-28 46th Ave [between Vernon & 5th] in Long Island City with live music / dj.
September Wednesdays: Movie Night
8 PM Sharp. Free. 9/16 Fondo & Lis + Constellation Jodorowsky. 9/23 Stray Cat Rock: Sex Hunter + Scorpion: Grudge Song. 9/30 Space Is The Place.
Click here to see a map of LIC Space locations in Long Island City. This map will include public transit info. TBD - Click here for our business listing of LIC Space in Long Island City which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
Comedy Events - Queens
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September Tuesdays: 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
September: Comedy Nights At The Cave
Almost every evening they have something going on, most of which is stand up comedy, but also an occasional play or musical performance. Usually the fun begins at 8 pm, but times may vary. Admission is generally free except for special events - but there's generally a free space to just sit and have drinks or food as the Creek has many rooms.
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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September 18: NO where / NOW here
This program features dance pieces choreographed by artists from Burma, Thailand, Korea, Japan and Taiwan with cultural identity as the theme. Looks interesting. It's sponsored in part by the Internationalists who promote cross cultural diffusion. The performance starts at 8 pm in the Little Theater at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center. Admission $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.
The Chocolate Factory In Long Island City NY
September: TBD
TBD.
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
September: Restaurants & Food
Queens Buzz plans to write one or more new restaurant reviews each month. You will be able to find these in the Queens Buzz Restaurant Reviews section of this site.
Queens Restaurant Week Scheduled For October 2009
TBD. Click the link above for a brief report about Queens Restaurant Week which has been scheduled for October of this year by the QECD [Queens Economic Development Corp].
Bohemian Hall And Beer Garden in Astoria NY
September 12: Vinobrani Wine Festival
This is a precursor to the Octoberfest featuring traditional Czech and Moravian wines. Doors open at 12 noon rain or shine. $10 admission.
September 26th & 27th: Octoberfest In The Beer Garden
TBD. Click the link above for a brief preview of Octoberfest at Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden in Astoria.
Every year the Bohemian Hall hosts a traditional Octoberfest with outdoor grill and traditional European [and American] beers. Doors open at 12 noon rain or shine. Admission $10.
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.
Film / Movie Events - Queens NY
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September 12: Sunnyside Shorts Film Festival
This year the festival will be held in Sunnyside Gardens Park or at the Sunnyside Community Service Center if it rains. The festival begins at 7.30 pm with live music, followed by the shorts films from 8 pm to 10 pm with a brief intermission. Admission $10. Click here to view a preview of some of the films screened by the Sunnyside Shorts Film Festival 2009 committee. Click to the Sunnyside Shorts home page on our site for breaking updates.
Click this link for a map showing the location of Sunnyside Gardens Park.
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center In Long Island City
September: Fall Schedule To Be Posted This Week
TBD. 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
September: 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
September: Collaboration With Queens Theatre In The Park
TBD. 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
$element(bwcore,insert_search,N)$Queens Historical Sites and Attractions
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Kingsland Homestead In Flushing
September: Irish American Athletic Club & Celtic Park Stadium In Queens
TBD. 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.
September: 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
September: 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
September: First Tuesdays
TBD. 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.
September: 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
September: 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
September: 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
September: 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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September: Schedule To Be Posted
TBD. 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
September 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
September: TBD
TBD. 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
September: Jazz Live!
TBD. 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
September: 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
September: 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
September: Songwriter / Musician Performances
TBD. Beginnning somewhere between 8 pm and 10 pm, a rotating roster of songwriters and musicians perform their art. 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
$element(bwcore,insert_search,N)$Queens Greenmarkets / Farmers Markets - Queens NY
Click the link for above or see below
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 - Open
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 - Open
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 - Open
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 - Open
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 - Open
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 - Open
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 - Open
Saturdays between 8 am – 4 pm. Click here to view a map of the Sunnyside Farmers Market location on Skillman Avenue and 43rd Street.
Queens Street Fairs In September
Click the link above for street fairs times, dates & location maps
Street fairs continue in Queens througout September and into October.
Sporting Activities / Events - Queens
$element(bwcore,insert_search,N)$Public Golf Courses In Queens
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Acqueduct Race Track In Jamaica NY
September: Flea Market
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
September: 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.
Street Fairs & Parks - Queens NY
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September: Click on the following link for maps and info about Queens Street Fairs
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September: Click on the following link for maps and info about Queens Parks and activities.
Theater Events & Performances - Queens NY
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September: TBD
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.
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 to our business listing for the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center in Long Island City which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
The Creek and The Cave In Long Island City
September: 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
September: TBD
TBD. 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.
