NOVEMBER 2009 - Queens Events
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November - Film & Thanks
November is the month of Thanksgiving. A time to celebrate the fall harvest with family and friends and to be thankful for what we have. In Queens it's also the month of the Queens International Film Festival. And the Thanksgiving weekend is well known to kick off holiday shopping and the end of the year party season. It's been a difficult year. You've worked hard. Time to relax a bit and reward yourself.
Things To Do In Queens
Over The Thanksgiving Weekend & Holiday
Queens Events / November 23, 2009. Today we'll post a full report on what's happening this week and weekend. In addition to telling you about the arts, theater, music and other entertainment options, we'll include a full report on your shopping options as we begin the holiday countdown to Hannukah, Christmas and New Year. Click here to read our full report about things to do in Queens Thanksgiving weekend 2009.
The Weekend Before Thanksgiving
And All Through The House ...
Queens / November 19, 2009. Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Well that was a long time ago, because there's a lot stirring in Queens these days. Take a look.
In Astoria Thursday night and running through Saturday is 'The Pillowman' by the Astoria Performing Arts Center. The performances begin at 8 pm [also Saturday at 2 pm] and it's performed at the Good Sheperd United Methodist Church and costs $15 advance / $18 door. In Flushing Thursday evening at the Queens Theatre In The Park the last film of the MOTMI collaboration - 2001 Space Odyssey - will be shown [Film]. Also on Thursday at the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden in Astoria they're hosting an independent film night. In LIC / Long Island City, Cyrano De Bergerac is playing at the Secret Theatre [Theater] Thursday through Sunday evenings.
In Sunnyside, Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoon at Thalia Theatre, The Best Of The Mestizos, which is a dance and music performances from Latin America [Theater]. Click the Sunnyside link to see a short review and a photo of the performance is shown above. Also Friday night at The Creek And The Cave in LIC, there's a 'Bachelorette Party' beginning at 9.30 pm [Comedy].
Saturday afternoon beginning at 4 pm in Woodside, Topaz Arts celebrates its 9 year anniversary with a special dance performance including Paz herself [Dance]. On Saturday evening at the Flushing Town Hall there's the annual NEA Jazz Masters performance which is an extremely good jazz concert that frequently attracts truly gifted talent [Music]. Saturday evening beginning at 5 pm in Astoria the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden hosts Velvet Revolution celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall [Music] with a famous Czech band.
And on Sunday in LIC from 4 - 6 pm PS1 hosts a performance art series which we attended last weekend and upon which we will report late this weekend, but our overall impression based on the first program is that it will be at the least, artistically interesting, and quite possibly also enjoyable [Art]. For details of all events noted go into the Queens Events section and click the link matching what's in [parens].
Queens weather will be in the low forties to mid fifties, with 70% chance of rain Thursday, diminishing to 10% by Friday evening and staying there through the weekend until Sunday evening.
This Weekend In Queens
Film Festival / Theatre / Music /Art / Juggling
Queens Events / November 12, 2009. There's a two to one chance of intermittent rain on Friday and Saturday, dropping to a one in three chance on Sunday, with cloud cover throughout most of the weekend. Temperatures will range from the high forties to the high fifties, topping sixty on Sunday.
In Flushing Thursday night at the Queens Theatre In The Park starting at 7.30 pm - Fellini's movie masterpiece 8 1/2 [film]. Also on Thursday, Son De Madre, a latin fusion band, at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center beginning at 7.30 pm [music].
All weekend in Astoria, beginning Thursday at 11 am, is the seventh annual Queens Film Festival [see full report below]. All weekend in Long Island City beginning Thursday at 8 pm, the Secret Theatre is performing Cyrano De Bergerac [theatre].
On Saturday at 4 pm in Long Island City, PS1 begins a new performance series which isn't in the events calendar per se, but the location details may be found there under [art]. The two performances will explore emotional reactivity and slow drift musical tuning of a volkswagon in the courtyard [PS1 performance artist shown above]. Later that evening in LIC at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center is a dance performance by Dina Denis including three different performances; one by the studio dancers, another jazzy quartet piece and the third is a collaboration with Ken Frey and Andriano Sverko, video and media artists.
On Sunday starting at 2 pm at the Flushing Town Hall is a juggling performance by Greg Kennedy [kids]. In Sunnyside on Sunday at 4 pm [as well as Friday and Saturday at 8 pm] the Thalia Theatre performs The Best Of Mestizo [theatre].
Weekend Events In Queens
Queens NY / November 5, 2009. This weekend the weather will be SUNNY, with the temperatures ranging from the mid thirties to the high fifties. Thursday at Queens Theatre In The Park, starting at 7.30 pm is the movie 'Tokyo Story' [admission $10]. Also starting on Thursday at 7 pm is the weekend long singer-songwriter contest at Waltz-Astoria [music]. On Friday in Long Island City starting at 7 pm is the first Friday at the Fardom Gallery hosted by LIC Space. At 8 pm at Flushing Town Hall there will be a performance by Pucho and the Latin Soul Brothers [admission $20 / $10].
On Saturday in Long Island City starting at 2 pm there will be a networking event sponsored by the Queens Council On The Arts at the United Nations Federal Credit Union Bldg. At the Renaissance Charter School at 10 am there will be an environmental fair followed by an 11 am planning session for a Green Agenda for Jackson Heights [Social Causes]. On Saturday night LaGuardia Performing Arts Center is participating on a round the world event called '24 Hours' during which groups will participate via interactive internet connections including a number of cultural performances / lectures. This unusual event starts at 3 pm on Saturday and runs until 3 pm Sunday from the Little Theatre at LPAC [History / Culture]. Admission is $24 / $12 midnite special.
On Sunday in Flushing at 2.30 pm at the Queens Historical Society, Pierre Montiel's will provide a lecture / slide show of the 1964 World's Fair [Historic]. Click into the Queens Events section of this site for further details and then click down into the section in parentheses next to each event.
Art Exhibits & Events - Queens NY
Queens Art Museums
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Noguchi Museum In Long Island City
November 8: Second Sundays - EDOKKO Growing Up A Foreigner In Wartime Japan
At 3 pm on the Second Sunday of every month the Noguchi Museum hosts music or a discussion in either the garden or the lower level meeting room. In November there will be a reading from a soon-to-be-published book about growing up in wartime Japan by a contemporary and friend of Noguchi. Admission free.
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
Special Event November 22 / Exhibit through April 5, 2010: 100 Years
This is a performance art exhibit. From 3 - 6 pm on Nov 22nd there will be something going on, but I find it difficult to understand / describe exactly what that may be.
Through April 5, 2010: Christian Marclay 2,822 Records
2,822 records of all kinds of music fastened to the floor in a large room where people can walk on them.
Through April 5, 2010: 1969
From the MOMA collection, a number of works done in and around 1969 will be on display in an art year theme.
Through March 1, 2010: 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 April 5, 2010: Selected Portraits
Twenty four large scale selected portraits out of photographer Robert Bergman's archive.
Through April 5, 2010: Between Spaces
An exhibit done by the junior curatorial staff that has several themes including nostalgia, materialism, psychological shifts and illusions.
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 In Long Island City
November 6th - First Fridays: Radar Eyes
From 7 - 9 pm on the first Friday of every month The Space hosts a reception at their Fardom Gallery. For November the exhibit is 'radareyes' which is a collection of hallucinogenic prints by a printmaking duo from Canada / Chicago. Prints may be purchased for between $75 and $350. Donations accepted for wine & cheese reception.
November Wednesdays: International Films
8 pm at the WorkSpace location. Films curated by a film educator, Eileen Cohen. Admission free.
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
November 1 & On Exhibit In November: Reception - Daniel Bozhkov, Duke Riley & O Zhang
From 3 to 6 pm reception for exhibit openings. Duke Riley is a follow up exhibition of the staged war held last August. Daniel Bozhkov is an interesting collection of relics of the past and some interesting perspectives of today using frames he creates for current / past views. And O Zhang is a collection of children's creations of what their parents' native lands look like to them.
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 January 16, 2010: John L Moore
Moore explores shapes, ideas and themes in his abstract paintings. 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 March 8, 2010: Emerging Artists Fellowship Exhibitions
The new exhibits run through the winter.
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.
Sculpture Center - Long Island City
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.
Through November 30: In Practice Project Series Fall 2009
The In Practice Projects are 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 the telephone number of the Sculpture Center in Long Island City. Click here to go to the Sculpture Center website.
Comedy Events - Queens
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November 20: Bachelorette Party
Starts at 9.30 pm and is free admission. Comedy skit with bachelorette parties as the theme ... I think.
November: 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 link above includes 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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November 14: Pieces Of Life
This is a storytelling dance performance, which includes some video as a part of it. The themes are ritual and human intervention with nature. The performance starts at 8 pm in the Little Theatre at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center. Admission $20 / $15 / $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.
Topaz Arts In Woodside NY
November 21: Cabaret Solitaire / Footnotes For Revelation / Open House
From 4 - 8 pm Topaz Arts will host an open house with two scheduled performances of which one will start at 4 pm and the second will start at 6 pm with time in between for mixing. Admission $15. Click here to view a report done on a prior event hosted by Topaz Arts in Woodside Queens.
Topaz Arts is located in Woodside. Click this link for a map of the location of Topaz Arts at 55-03 39th Avenue in Woodside. Click this link to our business listing for Topaz Arts in Woodside Queens which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
Dining & Wining - Queens NY
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Queens Buzz.com
November: 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.
The Creek and The Cave Long Island City
November 26: Orphan Thanksgiving
BYOB and rsvp required. This is a classic thanksgiving dinner with plenty of vegetarian and dairy free options. Starts at 6 pm and is free.
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 link above includes 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.
Film / Movie Events - Queens NY
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November 12 - 15: Queens International Film Festival 2009
This looks to be an exciting year for the Queens International Film Festival. They are showing literally over one hundred films this year. And they secured a more accessible location at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts at 35-12 35th Avenue [or 35-01 36th Street] in Astoria. Note that a number of the films will be shown at the Holiday Inn at 39-05 29th Street [or 29-05 39th Avenue] in Long Island City. Click here for a full report about the Queens Film Festival 2009 in Astoria.
Click here to view a brief intro story of the Queens International Film Festival of 2008, which contains links to a review of one of the films and a play which was read live at the festival by fairly well known actors.
Queens Theatre In The Park In Flushing NY
November 5, 12 & 19 - Thursdays: Collaboration With The Museum Of The Moving Image
For the first three November Thursdays there will be a film shown at Queens Theatre In The Park. The films are 11/5 Tokyo, 11/12 Eight and a half [8 1/2] and 11/19 2001: A Space Odyssey. Films start at 7.30 pm. Admission $10 / $8 or $30 for all six films.
Click here for a map of the location of Queens Theatre In The Park in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. This map will contain public transit info. Click this link to obtain more info on the Queens Theatre In The Park website. 718.760.0064.
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Bohemian Hall And Beer Garden in Astoria NY
November 19: Astoria Independent Film Night
Independent film screening starts at 8 pm. Admission $5. Live music after screening.
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.
Historic / Cultural Events - Queens NY
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Kingsland Homestead In Flushing
November 8: Illustrated Lecture - Industrial Exhibit At 1964 World's Fair
At 2.30 pm, Pierre Montiel will give a slideshow presentation showing the exhibits of the 1964 World's Fair. Many American companies which had presented at the 1939 World's Fair returned to show their progress. Lecture included in admission price [see below].
November: 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
November: 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. We took the tour and highly recommend it. 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
November 5: Miracle On 34th Street
At 1 pm with popcorn the old classic movie will be shown. Admission free.
November: 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.
Black Spectrum Theatre Company - Jamaica NY
November: TBD
Click link to business listing for link to website.
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.
Queens Library - Flushing Branch
November 10: Flushing Remonstrance
At 10 am there's an exhibit opening. Admission Free.
Click here to view a map of the Queens Flushing Library which is located on Main Street near Barclays Ave in Flushing.
Afrikan Poetry Theatre
November: See Below
Click business listing link below to view events on their website.
Admissions where noted. Click here to view / print a map of the location of the Afrikan Poetry Theatre at 176-03 Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica Queens NY NYC. This map will also contain public transit info. Click this link for our business listing of the Afrikan Poetry Theatre in Jamaica NY which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
Kids Events Directory - Queens NY
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November 15: Greg Kennedy Juggler
At 3.15 pm a man called "a hero to the art form" will perform juggling acts. Admission $12 / $10 / $8.
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.
Socrates Sculpture Park - Long Island City / Astoria
Winter Exhibits / March 8, 2010: Emerging Artists Fellowship Exhibitions
The new exhibits run through the winter.
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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Queens Botanical Garden
November: Botanical Gardens Open
Click to business directory link below for website link.
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
November: Science
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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
November: 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
$element(bwcore,insert_search,N)$Jamaica Performing Arts Center in Jamaica NY
November 12: Son De Madre
At 7.30 pm there will be a performance by a latin fusion band called Son De Madre. Admission free but you must rsvp by Nov 6th 718.658.7400 xt 100. Note this is being performed at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center at 153-10 Jamaica Avenue [718.618.6170] which is down the street from JCAL to which there is a map below.
The Jamaica Performing Arts Center is a facility managed by JCAL and located at 153-10 Jamaica Avenue which is just a few blocks west of JCAL. 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.
Bohemian Hall And Beer Garden in Astoria NY
November 21: Velvet Revolution Party
This is a celebration of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the opening of eastern Europe, specifically the Czech Republic. The party starts at 5 pm. The famous Czech underground band, Umela Hmota will be playing. 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.
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center In Long Island City
November 7th and 8th: 24 Hours - see history / cultural events - Music TBD
A Boston born saxaphonist teams up with an Italian songstress to create wonderful music for your ears. The performance starts at 8 pm in the Little Theater at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center. Admission $13 / $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.
Waltz-Astoria
November 5th - 8th: The Ultimate Singer-Songwriter Contest
Starting on Thursday night and going all weekend there's a singer-songwriter contest going on. Thursday, Friday and Saturday are the qualifying rounds, followed by the final round on Sunday. Sign ups start at 7 pm and the music begins at 7.30 pm. Ten minutes / two songs per artist. The finals on Sunday begin at 8 pm. Winners elected by audience vote.
November 13, 14, 20: Music Showcases
Talented musicians perform for you. Starts at 8 pm.
November 21: Project Theater Benefit
Benefit concert for the Project Theater. Details to follow?
Admissions free unless otherwise noted, but there's 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
November 6: Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers
At 8 pm there will be a performance by Henry "Pucho" Brown, who first played Carnegie in 1965. He was one of the first musicians to fuse mambo, jazz and funk. Admission $20 / $10.
November 8: Nivedita Shivra
At 2 pm the Indian musician, Nivedita, using the veena, the classical Indian stringed instrument plays music that might be termed western influenced indian fusion. Free admission.
November 15: Greg Kennedy Juggler
At 3.15 pm a man called "a hero to the art form" will perform juggling acts. Admission $12 / $10 / $8.
November 20: NEA Jazz Masters
At 7 pm some legendary musicians come home to play, including Jimmy Heath on the sax, Frank Wess on the sax and flute, Barry Harris on the piano, Benny Powell on the trombone, Tootie Heath on the drums and David Wong on the bass. Admission $40.
The Gallery is open from 12 noon to 5 pm and the suggested donation is $5. Click here to view / print a map showing the location of the Flushing Town Hall in Flushing Queens NY NYC. This will also include public transit info. Click this link for our business listing of the Flushing Town Hall in Flushing Queens which includes complete contact info including a link to their website.
Member Posted Events Calendar
Queens Community & Commercial Events Calendar
This calendar contains events submitted by community and commercial enterprises. Community events include readings, art shows, musical performances, open houses and so forth. Commercial events include NFL and Holiday parties, wine tastings, clothing sales, apartment open houses, pool / billiards leagues and more. Click the drop down menu to submit events [ID required].
Click here to view the Queens Buzz Queens Events Calendar.
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$element(calendar,large_calendar,2)$Outdoor Events - Queens
$element(bwcore,insert_search,N)$Queens Greenmarkets / Farmers Markets - Queens NY
Click the link for above for market closing dates
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 - Closes Nov 25th
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 - Closes Nov 13th
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 - Closes Nov 21st
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 - Closes Nov 22nd
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 - Closes Nov 14th
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 - Closes Nov 21st
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 - Closes Dec 19th
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 November
Click the link above for street fairs times, dates & location maps
As far as we know, there won't be any more street fairs until next year.
Sporting Activities / Events - Queens
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November: Basketball, Computer Labs, Exercise Rooms
They are open Monday through Sundays, except an occasional holiday. We will add the hours of operation at a later date.
Free admission. Click here for a map to the Al Oerter Recreational Facility in Flushing Queens.
Public Golf Courses In 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 Race Track In Jamaica NY
November: Flea Market On Weekends
November: Horse Races
The horse race track is dark on Mondays and Tuesdays. 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
November: 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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November: Click on the following link for maps and info about Queens Street Fairs
Note that we believe the street fair season is over and that we won't be seeing any until Spring of 2010.
Parks
November: Click on the following link for maps and info about Queens Parks and activities.
Queens parks are open year round.
Theater Events & Performances - Queens NY
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November 11: The Secret Keeper
This is the story about a young girl who first realizes the world isn't always safe. It's an open rehearsal that starts at 8 pm in the Little Theatre. Admission free.
November 23: Sweet Karma
This is "based on a true story about a Cambodian immigrant who finds fame and fortune in America but is tormented by his past". Starts at 6 pm in the Little Theater. Admission free.
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 Secret Theatre In Long Island City
November 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 28, 29 / December 2, 3, 4, 5: Cyrano De Bergerac
At 8 pm a live performance of this famous love story at the Secret Theatre in Long Island City. Admission $15. Matinees starting at 3 pm on Nov 28, 29 & Dec 5th.
Click here to see a map of the Secret Theatre at 44-02 23rd Street in Long Island City Queens. The map includes transit info. Click this link to see a prior review of a performance at the Secret Theatre.
Thalia Spanish Theatre In Sunnyside NY
November 5th through December 6th / Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays: The Best Of Mestizo
This performance includes costumes, music and dances from most of the major latin american countries. Performances on weekends only at the following times: Friday at 8 pm, Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 4 pm. Admission $30 / $27 .
The Thalia Theatre is an award winning cultural center in Sunnyside. 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.
Queens Neighborhoods - Neighborhood Links
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