JANUARY 2010 - Queens Events
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January - The Month Of New Beginnings
The wintry months allow for some reflection. January is the month of new beginnings. It is a time to set our course anew, or tweak our existing course if we're on the right path.
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Queens - The Intrepid
MTA Disruptions / Bitter Cold Taken In Stride
January 31, 2010 / Astoria & Jackson Heights. The high on Saturday was 19 degrees, but temperatures were in the single digits when factoring in the wind chill. The MTA discontinued service on the number 7 line between Queensboro Plaza and NYC, and I experienced significant delays on the N train going to Astoria [over 30 minutes to ride from Queensboro Plaza to Ditmars], likely due to the running of additional Q trains which seemed to get tied up at the end of the subway line spur.
Nonetheless, the intrepid Queens residents and workers went about their business, undaunted by the manmade and natural obstacles that befell them. We saw large numbers of residents out on Saturday along Ditmars Street in Astoria going about their business, and at nightfall saw the streets of Jackson Heights bustling with foot traffic. The photo shows a moment during my subway trip between the two locations, at Queensboro Plaza at 5 pm as we awaited the number 7 train.
Later this week we'll be adding two new restaurant reviews - an Irish Pub in Woodside and an Italian restaurant in Jackson Heights. Failte and Arriverderci.
Early Start To The Year Of The Tiger
Things To Do In Queens This Weekend
Queens / January 28, 2010. Officially the year of the Tiger starts on February 14th, 2010. But since the Chinese New Year varies from year to year, we decided to hype it early since it's the year of the lucky tiger. The tiger can be brave, because he knows he's lucky, or so the legend goes.
On Friday, Bethany Wild continues to sing at the Cavalier in Jackson Heights from 7 - 10 pm [use search box above]. Flushing Town Hall kicks off its lunar new year festival at 2.30 pm on Saturday, January 30th with Noreum Machi, a new wave Korean musical group [music]. PS1 continues its performance art series at 4 pm in LIC with and 'Apartment Show' and 'Tearing The Roof Off' [art].
Also in Flushing, but on Sunday at the Queens Historical Society at 2.30 pm, there's a lecture about one time Queens resident, Jack Kerouac, author of 'On The Road', a seminal book about the 'beatnick' generation [history]. In Jamaica on Sunday there's a movie about French Colonialism at the Afrikan Poetry Theatre at 3 pm [history].
This is also the first weekend of a Tango performance at Thalia Theatre in Sunnyside [theater]. Shows begin at 8 pm on Friday and Saturday, and at 4 pm on Sunday. In LIC the Secret Theatre is performing 'Romeo and Juliet' all weekend long and performances begin at 8 pm [theater]. There's also matinee at 3.30 pm Saturday. And remember there is a good-to-great exhibit at the Sculpture Center LIC [art]. Click here for details on these and other Queens Events.
Czech Fest, Cuban History
And Original Dance and Theater
January 21, 2010. This weekend the temperatures will drop into the forties and thirties. To find details of all events mentioned here, click into the Queens Events calendar and then click on the link to the event category.
Through Saturday in LIC the Secret Theatre concludes Act V, a series of five original one act plays [click here for Act V review]. Showtimes are at 8 pm with a Saturday matinee, and Romeo & Juliet and Secret Burlesque are also being performed at the theater this weekend. In Astoria through Sunday, the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden hosts a Czech Festival of music and food [dining]. The food portion begins at 5 pm on Thursday and Friday and at 12 noon on the weekend.
On Friday in Jackson Heights, Bethany Wild's jazz age sound returns to the Cavalier Lounge [use search function for details]. On Friday in LIC at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, Zvi Dance will be performed beginning at 8 pm [dance]. In Flushing at Queens Theatre In The Park, the annual International Guitar performance begins at 8 pm [music]. On Friday and Saturday talented musicians perform at Waltz-Astoria starting at 8 pm [music]. The Sculpture Center 'Leopards In The Temple' exhibit continues to be shown [click here for Sculpture Center LIC review].
On Saturday at Green Space in LIC there's a modern dance performance wherein the audience is blindfolded while experiencing the performance [dance]. Also in LIC PS1 continues its performance art program from 4 - 6 pm, with music, fashion and electro-magnetism [art]. In Jamaica there's a jazz performance at the Black Spectrum Theatre beginning at 8 pm [music]. And on Sunday in Flushing beginning at 2 pm at the Queens Museum of Art there's a presentation about a Cuban cultural and historic icon, who is accredited with helping Cuba obtain its independence from Spain [art]. P.S. It's almost always worth browsing through our member posted Queens events calendar. Enjoy.
Martin Luther King Weekend - Queens
Queens / January 14,2009. For many, this is a three day weekend, honoring the memory of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King. To that end the Afrikan Poetry Society in Jamaica is hosting a jazz, poetry reading and food fest on Saturday starting at 8 pm and on Sunday is hosting 'Sistahs 4th Annual Celebration of Dr King', with a film, discussion and food [history / culture].
On Friday night from 7 - 10 pm, the Cavalier Lounge in Jackson Heights is featuring Bethany Wild who is a sultry jazz age songstress [use the search box up top to find cavalier map & info]. Also this weekend is the continuation of Act V at the Secret Theatre in LIC with program two [see link to our report in story below] starting on Thursday [theatre]. On the 16th the Secret Theatre is also putting on a one day film / band event entitled 'Still Bill' [about Bill Withers] beginning at 7.30 pm [$10 admission]. In Astoria on Thursday, Waltz-Astoria begins a stand up comedy contest which runs through the weekend [comedy]. On Saturday the Queens Museum of Art hosts an opening reception for Ecuadorian artists in Flushing [art]. And on Sunday they provide another installment from their Cinemarosa film series [art]. There are also a number of art exhibits open, including one at the Sculpture Center in LIC about which you can read via a link in the story below.
To find details for any of these events, click into the Queens Events section of this site, and then find and click on the word [link] shown in parentheses above. Also you may click the following link to view audience posted events for this weekend in Queens which include a dance performance Friday, a fashion show casting call on Saturday and hot vinyasa yoga classes on Sunday.
Riddle: What Do Mulch, Sculpture, Original Theatre & History Have In Common?
Queens / January 7, 2010. They're all happening this weekend in Queens. Starting tonite at 8 pm, the Secret Theatre is performing five original one act plays in LIC [theater]. On Saturday afternoon from 2 - 6 pm at PS1 in LIC there are two special events, including an interesting performance art piece [art]. Thalia Theatre in Sunnyside is performing 'Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Kings' [theater]. On both Saturday and Sunday at both Astoria and Travers Parks there's a mulchfest whereby you can have your Xmas tree mulched by the parks department [parks].
On Sunday beginning at 2.30 pm the Queens Historical Society in Flushing is showing a three part film about the history of Queens [history]. And at 5 pm there's a reception at the Sculpture Center in LIC for a new exhibit entitled 'Leopard's In The Temple' [Art]. Lastly, for those of you unawares, yesterday [Jan 6th] was the Armenian Christmas. All these and other events may be found in the Queens Events section of this site.
Art Exhibits & Events - Queens NY
Queens Art Museums
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Noguchi Museum In Long Island City
January 10: Second Sundays - Sculpture In The Landscape
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 January there will be a discussion about how to 'choreograph' sculpture in an open landscape using the Yorkshire Sculpture Park as the example. The discussion will be between Peter Murray, founder of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and Noguchi Curator Donna Rychiak.
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
January 9: Rising Currents Open Studio
From 2 - 6 pm. As part of an experimental program, five teams open their studios to the public. From 3 - 4.30 pm in the paintings gallery there will be a discussion lead by Barry Bergdoll, Chief Curator of Architecture and Design.
January 9: Monster Island Czar
From 4 - 6 pm. PS1 has an ongoing performance art series they're hosting each month. Jibade-Khalil Huffman will provide a slideshow using projectors and computers running at different speeds to provide a mixed media performance that allows chance to weave a totally new mixture of words, images and sounds. Desi Santiago uses dance, props and costumes to explore New York iconography in art, fashion, music and clubs.
Through April 5, 2010: 100 Years
Performance and art exhibit. In November it included two performance art events. If there are more we will post them here as we become aware of them.
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. The works are done in nearly every medium.
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. They take every day items and recast them as art objects.
Admission $10. Open Thursday through Monday 12 pm - 6 pm. Click here for a map to PS1 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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Queens Museum Of Art [QMA] Exhibit in Flushing
January 16: Opening Ecuadorian Renaissance Of NY
From 3 - 6 pm a reception for this exhibit which showcases modern works by immigrant Ecuadorian artists.
January 17: Between Love And Goodbye
From 3 - 5 pm, a film shown as part of Cinemarosa, QMA's queens only queer film series.
January 24: The Life Of Jose Marti
From 2 - 4 pm, a presentation by the Cuba Civic Club in honor of Jose Marti who is credited with helping inspire Cuba's quest for freedom from Spain in the 19th century. History, dance and music will be included.
Through February 21: Faces & Facts: Korean Contemporary Art In NY
About some 60 different art works by 54 contemporary Korean artists, oftentimes exploring cross cultural themes.
Through March 13, 2010: Ongoing Exhibits
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.
Perennial Exhibits: Panorama Of New York City & Tiffany Glass Collection
The panorama of the city of New York, created for the 1964 World's Fair and updated in the 90's is impressive to see at least once in a lifetime. And they also have a Tiffany Glass collection.
The first Sunday of every month is free from 1 - 4 pm, compliments of the MetLife Foundation. 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.
February 3: Opening Reception For Conundrum Express
From 6 - 9 pm. Curator Shinnie Kim works with five emerging artists to explore the playfulness and riddles of understanding an art work.
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.
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 LIC Queens NY. 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
January 10: Reception Of Leopards In The Temple
From 5 - 7 pm there will be a reception for the opening of a group exhibit of some sixteen international artists. They use Franz Kafka's verse from Leopard's In The Temple as the theme. Delving into issues of transformation and paradox in a multi-media format. Should be good.
January 10: Harmonic Convergence
The sculptural works of an artist who passed away last year.
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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January 28 - 31: Canned
At 7 pm, except on the 31st when it starts at 4 pm. It's a one man act about the process and issues associated with losing one's job.
January: 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. And they provide a comfortable informal ambiance, a bit like being at a nice lodge or a great coffee house for people after of college.
Click here for a story about the Creek and the Cave in LIC. 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. 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.
Waltz-Astoria
January14 - 16: Stand Up Comedy Contest
Not sure what to expect. Starts at 7 pm on Thursday, Friday and 8 pm on Saturday.
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.
Dance Performances - Queens
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January 22: ZVI Dance
At 8 pm in the Main Stage Theatre. Contemporary dance performance. Admission Free.
February 1 & 2: Nai-Ni Chen - Chinese New Year Dance
This is a modern dance performance in traditional Chinese new year costumes. This is the year of the Tiger. Admission is $7 and it's in the Main Stage Theatre.
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.
Dance Performances
Green Space / Dance Entropy
January 23rd: Take Root
At 8.30 pm Dana Salisbury takes blindfolded audience members onto the dance floor where the dancers reveal themselves through their speed, distance, sound, touch, vibration and air currents. Admission $15.
Click here to see a map of the location of Green Space at 37-24 24th Street in Long Island City LIC Queens NY NYC. This map will also contain public transit info. Click this link to obtain more info on the Dance Entropy website or Green Space website. Tel: 718.956.3037.
Dining & Drinking - Queens NY
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Queens Buzz.com
January: 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.
Bohemian Hall And Beer Garden in Astoria NY
January 21 - 24: Traditional Czechoslovakian Pork Festival
Starting at 5 pm on Thursday and Friday and 12 noon on the weekend, a traditional Czech food and music festival. The Pajtasi band joins them on Saturday and Sunday.
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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January 18: Open For MLK Holiday
The museum will be open from 10 am to 5 pm on Martin Luther King Day. There will be a moving pictures workshop starting at 12.30, 2.30 and 3.30 for ages 6 - 12 which runs for 45 mintues and there's a materials fee of $5 per child. At both 12 and 2 pm there will be a film entitled Kirikou And The Sorceress based on an African fairytale. For Adults with Kids / Children.
January: Behind The Screen
These core exhibits are about how films / movies are produced, including showcasing vintage equipment. There are a number of interactive kiosks where kids can play, while learning about how the moving image is created and manipulated. Click here for a story about the offerings of the Museum Of The Moving Image in Astoria.
The museum hours are Tuesday through Fridays 10 am - 4 pm and Saturday - Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm. Admission is a suggested donation of $7 and children under the age of 8 free. 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 more info on the Museum Of The Moving Image website. Tel: 718.784.4520.
Historic / Cultural Events - Queens NY
$element(bwcore,insert_search,N)$Queens Historical Sites and Attractions
Click here for maps and info about Queens Historical Sites and Attractions
Kingsland Homestead In Flushing
January 10: QHS Documentary Of Queens
From 2.30 - 4.30 pm. The documentary contains three parts: The Kingsland Homestead, A History Of Slavery In New York and The Flushing Freedom Mile. Free with Admission.
January 31: Jack Kerouac - Lecture
From 2.30 - 4.30 pm. Pat Fention, Kerouac historian, will talk about how living in Queens influenced the famous writer's work.
Admission $3 / $2 and children / kids under 10 free. Click this link to see a map of the location of the Kingsland Homestead at Parsons Blvd and 37th Avenue in Flushing. This will also contain public transit info. Click here for our business listing of the Queens Historical Society in Flushing which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
Louis Armstrong House In Corona NY
January 9: POPS - A Life Of Louis Armstrong
From 2 - 4 pm there will be a reception with reading by author Terry Treachout.
January: House Tours
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
January 23: History Roundtable & Film
At 1 pm a discussion about the Civil Rights Movement including film footage. Admission free.
January 30: Saturday Afternoon At The Movies
At 1 pm. Dragnet, Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, Fibber McGee. Admission free.
February 2: Note By Note
At 7 pm. A film about the crafting of Steinway pianos as seen from the point of view of the relationship between musician and instrument. Admission Free.
January: 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 location of the Greater Astoria Historical Society on the 4th Floor of the Quinn Building 35-20 Broadway in Long Island City LIC. Click this link for our business listing of The Greater Astoria Historical Society which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
Queens Library - Branches
January: Various
See the Queens Public Library website.
Click here to view a map of the Queens Flushing Library on Main Street near Barclays Ave in Flushing.
Afrikan Poetry Theatre
January 16: Jazz, Poetry & Food
At 8 pm a concert will be performed by the Winard Sextet, followed by a reading by Poet Laureate Emeritus, Brenda Connor-Bey. Food will be served. Admission $15 / $17 at the door.
January 17: Sistahs 4th Annual Celebration of Dr King
Film, discussions, performances from 3.30 - 6.30 pm. Refreshments available. Admission Free.
You may also 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. 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
$element(bwcore,insert_search,N)$Socrates Sculpture Park - LIC 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 LIC Queens NY. 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
January: 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
January: Science
Click to business directory link below for website link.
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. 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
January: 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 NY. This map will also contain public transit info. Click this link for our business listing of the Queens Zoo in Flushing for complete contact info and a link to their website.
Live Music Events - Queens NY
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January 8,9, 22,23,29,30: Astoria Talent Expo / Music Showcase
Friday and Saturday nights starting at 8 pm, two or three musical performances. Admission free, but note drink minimum below.
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.
Bohemian Hall And Beer Garden in Astoria NY
January 8 & 15: Mitch Perrins - Jazz, Blues & Soul
At 7 pm on the 8th and 8.30 pm on the 15th. Admission ?.
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.
Queens Theatre In The Park In Flushing NY
January 22: International Guitar Night
Starting at 8 pm. World acclaimed guitarists jam. Admission $37.
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.
Black Spectrum Theatre Company - Jamaica NY
January 16: Ron Ayers 40th Anniversary Concert
At 8 pm. Admission $25.
January 23: Jazz & Sweet Potato Pie
At 8 pm. Admission $10.
Description and Admission. Click this link to view a map of the location of the Black Spectrum Theatre Company at 119-07 Merrick Blvd in Jamaica Queens. Click this link for our business listing of the Black Spectrum Theatre Company in Jamaica NY which includes complete contact info and a link to their website. 718.723.1800.
Member Posted - Queens Events Calendar
Queens Community & Commercial Events Calendar
This calendar contains events submitted by community and commercial enterprises. Community events include readings, art shows, musical performances, open houses and so forth. Commercial events include NFL and Holiday parties, wine tastings, clothing sales, apartment open houses, pool / billiards leagues and more. Click the drop down menu to submit events [ID required].
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$element(calendar,large_calendar,2)$Outdoor Events - Queens
$element(bwcore,insert_search,N)$Queens Greenmarkets / Farmers Markets - Queens NY - CLOSED
See closing dates below or click this link for Queens Farmers Markets closing dates 2009.
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 at the Shops At Atlas Park Mall in Glendale. Click here to view a map of the Glendale Farmers Market location at Cooper Avenue and 80th Street.
Jackson Heights Farmers Market - Closes Nov 22nd
SUNDAYS between 8 am – 3 pm. Click here for a map to the Jackson Heights Farmers Market near Travers Park at 34th Avenue east of 77th Street.
Jamaica Farmers Market - 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 LIC Farmers Market - Closes Nov 21st
Saturdays between 8 am and 3 pm. Click here to view a map of the Long Island City LIC 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 January - NONE
Click this link for Queens Street Fairs times, dates & location maps.
As far as we know, there won't be any more street fairs until next year.
Sporting / Park Events - Queens
$element(bwcore,insert_search,N)$January 9 & 10: Mulch Fest 2010
You can have your Xmas tree mulched at Astoria Park and / or Travers Park in Jackson Heights from 10 am to 2 pm. Click here for a map of Astoria Park and click here for a map of Travers Park in Jackson Heights.
Queens parks are open year round. Click on this link to view a compendium of Queens Parks & activities.
Al Oerter Recreational Facility
January: Public Indoor Basketball Court, Computer Labs, Exercise Rooms, Handball Court, Dance Studio & Ping Pong Tables In Queens
This is a beautiful, relatively new facility. They are open Monday through Friday 6 A - 10 P and Saturday 9 A - 5 P. Closed for important holidays. Bring padlock for locker and a change of clothes for athletics.
Free admission. Click here for a map to the Al Oerter Recreational Facility in Flushing Queens.
Public Golf Courses In Queens - OPEN
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
January 2 - 6, 9 - 13, 26, 27, 30, 31: Racetrack Open
The horse race track is generally dark on Mondays and Tuesdays, but will close for the Christmas holiday week. Gates open at 11 am and General Parking is free. Click here for a map of the location of the Acqueduct Race Track 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
January: 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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January: NONE - Season Over
Note that we believe the street fair season is over and that we won't be seeing any until Spring of 2010. Click on this link to view a listing of the Queens Street Fairs of 2009.
Theater Events & Performances - Queens NY
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January 6, 7, 8, 9: ACT V - Program One / Kiss Today Goodbye, Dogboy & Justine, Moor's Petard, Winners, Fallout
At 8 pm [and on the 9th also a matinee at 3.30 pm] a live performance of six one act plays. Admission $15. These performances can be quite fun because of their originality.
January 13, 14, 15, 16: ACT V - Program Two / Hold, Zap Belly, Virgin Abduction, Craving, Traffic Jam, Tommy O'Reilly
At 8 pm [and on the 16th also a matinee at 3.30 pm] a live performance of six one act plays. Admission $15. These performances can be quite fun because of their originality.
January 20, 21, 22, 23: ACT V - Program Three
At 8 pm [and on the 23rd also a matinee at 3.30 pm] a live performance of six one act plays - those voted the best of the twelve mentioned in programs one and two. Admission $15.
Click here to see a map of the Secret Theatre at 44-02 23rd Street in LIC Long Island City Queens. The map includes transit info. Click this link to see a prior review of a performance including some of the Queens Players at the Secret Theatre in LIC.
Thalia Spanish Theatre In Sunnyside NY
January 9 & 10: Little Red Riding Hood & The Three Kings
At 3 pm, followed by a visit by the three kings. This performance includes costumes, music and dances of original work and is good for children. Saturday and Sunday at 3 pm. Admission $12 / $10 for kids and family discounts available. Click this link to view a brief review [scroll down the page] of the Best of Mestizo at Thalia Spanish Theatre in Sunnyside Queens.
January 29 - March 21: Borges & Piazolla Tango
World premiere by choreographer Angel Gil Orrios, in collaboration with writer Jorge Luis Borges and composer Astor Piazolla with original music and musical direction from 2007 Latin Grammy Award winner Raul Juarena. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 4 pm. Admission $30 / $27 and $25 on Fridays.
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.
Sunnyside & Woodside Neighborhood Attractions Map / Transit Info
Sunnyside & Woodside Restaurants, Reviews & Map
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