Queens Events - FEBRUARY 2010
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February - Busy As A Bee
This month is short and jam packed. Fashion Week, Valentine's Day, Chinese New Year and Presidents Day. To see them, click to the historic cultural events section.
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Art Exhibits & Events - Queens NY
Queens Art Museums
Click here for maps and info about Queens Art Museums
Noguchi Museum In Long Island City
February 14: Second Sundays - Conversation With Isamu
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 February, Dore Ashton, art historian and friend of Isamu Noguchi will talk about the art and the man.
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 a prior story about the Noguchi Museum in Queens.
Click here to view 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.
PS1 Art Exhibits in Long Island City
Saturdays In February: Performance Series
From 4 - 6 pm PS1 hosts two performance art vignettes. These cross a wide range of subjects and perspectives; and virtually anything goes in the use of mixed media and materials. February 6th features a 'hair transplant' and a 'participatory video shoot'.
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.
Queens Museum Of Art [QMA] Exhibit in Flushing
Through February: Ecuadorian Renaissance Of NY
This exhibit showcases modern works by immigrant Ecuadorian artists.
February 7: Hibridos - Dominican Art Exhibit
Hibridos meaning Hybrid - "from the hybrid you came and to the hybrid you will return". At 1.30 pm the opening reception for the Dominican Art exhibit including visual and musical performances.
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.
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning in Jamaica NY
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 here to view a story about a prior event at Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning JCAL in Jamaica Queens.
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 prior stories about Socrates Sculpture Park In LIC / Astoria.
Click here to view 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.
Sculpture Center - Long Island City
Through March 30: 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.
Through March 30: 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 view a story about the Leopards In The Temple at the Sculpture Center in LIC.
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
$element(bwcore,insert_search,N)$The Creek & Cave In Long Island City
February 2: Haiti Relief - See Members Calendar
February 7: SuperBowl Gumbo Cook Off
From 6 - 11 pm. As the New Orleans Saints "play the other team" there will be a gumbo cook off.
February: 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
February 12, 13: Comedy Acts
Starts at 7 pm on Friday and 8 pm on Saturday. Waltz-Astoria began dabbling in comedy acts last fall and apparently finding some resonance.
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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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.
February 5: The Really Big Once
At 8 pm in the Main Stage Theatre. A contemporary dance performance by an accomplished troupe, Target Margin, finishing up preparations for their world premiere which opens in April in NYC. Admission Free.
Click this link to view a prior story about a dance performance at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center in LIC. 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
February 20: Take Root - Forever Hold Your Peace (for now)
At 8.30 pm Kinetic Architecture presents a piece about the ritual of marriage. We understand that the piece originally started out "as a choreographic FU" and evolved into a performance that explores the quirky to confrontational to tender. Admission $15.
February 21: Fertile Ground
At 7 pm. This is a five piece dance performance by five different individuals or groups. It's exploratory in nature. Admission $10.
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
February: 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. This month we're planning two restaurant reviews - including an Irish Pub and an Italian restaurant.
Bohemian Hall And Beer Garden in Astoria NY
February 18, 20, 21: Winter Olympics 2010 - Czech / Slovak Ice Hockey
Starting at 7.30 pm on Thursday and Friday and at 3 pm on Saturday. On Thursday the Czech Republic vs Latvia, on Friday Latvia vs Slovakia, and on Saturday Czech Republic vs Russia.
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
$element(bwcore,insert_search,N)$Museum Of The Moving Image In Astoria NY
February 13 - 21: Presidents Day Holiday
The museum will be open from 10 am to 5 pm on these dates. There will be a 'Moving Pictures Workshop' starting at 11.30 am for ages 6 - 12 which runs for 45 mintues and there's a materials fee of $5 per child. There are also a workshop on 'Stop Motion Animation' that begins at 1 pm and also at 2.30 pm. There are also gallery demonstrations on the Kinetoscope, Sound Editing and Video Game Technology. At 11, 12.30, 2 and 3.30 pm pm there will be a film showing entitled 'A Town Called Panic'. The film is one of the first award winning stop motion films and it's about three toys that mistakenly order 50 million bricks. For Adults with Kids / Children.
February: 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.
Queens History / Cultural Events - Queens NY
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Click here for maps and info about Queens History and Attractions
Queens Fashion Week
February 18, 19 & 20: Queens Fashion Week - NOTE NEW DATES
Queens Fashion Week has been re-scheduled to next week due to inclement weather. For three nights, in Queens, at various locations, Queens Fashion Week. Click here to read preview story about Queens Fashion Week 2010.
The first runway showing will be on Thursday, from 6 - 9 pm. And the final runway showing will be on Saturday from 7 - 9 pm. Both the first night and the final night runway shows will be at Standard Motor LOFTS in LIC [location closer to main areas of Astoria and Sunnyside].
On Friday Queens Fashion Week celebrates young designers from 5 - 9 pm at the Manhattan View Holiday Inn in LIC - Long Island City.
Chinese New Year Parade 2010 Queens Flushing
February 20: Chinese New Years Parade
The year of the tiger parade begins at 11 am on Saturday. It will be followed by a fireworks display in the street adjacent to Queens Crossing [about 12.30 or 1 pm]. Following the fireworks, there will be a number of cultural performances on the second floor of the Queens Crossing Mall. About 2,000 people are expected to participate. The parade starts at 37th Avenue and Union Street. It snakes south on Union, turns west on Sanford Avenue and then south again along Main Street - all in Flushing. It's probably one of the three best parades in Queens that I've witnessed [Columbus Day and St Patricks Day] and should be seen at least once. Click this link to view a brief report on last years Chinese New Year Parade 2010 Queens Flushing.
Kingsland Homestead In Flushing
February 7: Traveling The Underground Railroad / Quilting Series
From 2.30 - 4.30 pm. One of the most popular programs combines art with history. $5 per child admission.
February 28: Archeological Dig Series - Joseph Lloyd Manor
From 2.30 - 4.30 pm. Jenna Coplin, anthropologist, will discuss the current dig on the north shore of Long Island, which may have once been home to slaves' quarters. Free with admission.
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
February Saturdays: Black History Month
From 2 - 4 pm there will be a presentation about Louis Armstrong's role in promoting civil rights. These will be followed by a house tour.
February: 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
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.
February: 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
February: 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
February 14: Heritage Sunday
At 1 pm. Pan Africanist, Dr Chika Onyeani is the guest speaker at a cultural gathering.
February 20: Bill Jacobs Ensembles
Vibraphone, sax, drums, bass, keyboards in the hands of accomplished jazz musicians. Starts at 8 pm. Admission $17 / $15. Cuisine will be available.
February 28: Brunch / Calypso Swing
At 3 pm and 5.30 pm. Big band music, with vocals, orchestra and conductor. Classical and calypso. $10.
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
$element(bwcore,insert_search,N)$Queens Botanical Garden
February: 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
February: 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
February: 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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February 5, 6, 19, 20, 26, 27: Musical Performances / Music Showcase
Fridays and Saturdays 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
February Fridays: Live Jazz Performances
At 8 pm each week they host professional jazz musicians who play while you eat or drink. 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.
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center In Long Island City
February 11: Carnegie Neighborhood Concert Series - Dave Douglas Quintet
The Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concerts are exceptional and free. At 8 pm this jazz ensemble will mellow out your week. Admission is Free and it's in the Little 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.
Flushing Town Hall
February 14: Meg Okura Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble
At 2 pm. Details to follow.
February 20: Lunar New Year Dance Sampler
At 2 pm. Details to follow.
February 27: Lunar New Year Tea Ceremony
At 2 pm. Details to follow.
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. 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.
Queens Theatre In The Park In Flushing NY
February 13: Bianco Returns
Starting at 8 pm. Celebrated Queens crooner Bianco returns to romance the audience. Admission $20 / $18 / $15.
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.
Jackson Repertory Theatre
February 21: The Love Experiment
At 7 pm at the Jackson Heights Jewish Center. This is an evening of theater and song, and dessert and wine. $18 admission / $14 group rate.
Click this map of the Jewish Center in Jackson Heights. Call 718.874.9431 for more info.
Member Posted - Queens Events Calendar
Queens Community & Commercial Events Calendar
This calendar contains events submitted by community and commercial enterprises. Community events include readings, art shows, musical performances, open houses and so forth. Commercial events include NFL and Holiday parties, wine tastings, clothing sales, apartment open houses, pool / billiards leagues and more. Click the drop down menu to submit events [ID required].
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$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 February - 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
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Al Oerter Recreational Facility
February: 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
February: Racetrack Open - Ignore For Now - Work In Progress
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
February: 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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February: 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
$element(bwcore,insert_search,N)$The Secret Theatre In LIC Long Island City
February 5 & 6: Romeo & Juliet
At 8 pm [also a matinee at 3.30 pm on the 6th]. Admission $15.
February 10 - 14, 17 - 20: The Servant To Two Masters
At 8 pm [with matinees at 3.30 pm on the 13th and 20th]. An updated performance of an Italian comedy, written by Carolo Goldoni in the 1740's about a man who 'serves two masters'. Admission $15.
February 10 - 14, 17 - 20: The Importance Of Being Earnest
At 8 pm [with matinees at 3.30 pm on the 13th and 20th]. Oscar Wilde's romantic comedy. Admission $15.
February 20: Secret Burlesque
At 11 pm. BBQ and comedy and juggling. You're advised to buy tickets in advance.
February 25 - 27 and March 3 - 5: In My Free Time I Self Destruct
At 8 pm. Original work that explores the hyper aware mind. It sounds like a discombobulation of theater, themes and life itself. In all of this chaos, perhaps we'll find meaning?
February 24 - 28: Cosi Fan Tutte
At 8 pm. Pocket Opera performs Mozart's comic opera. Admission TBD.
Click here to read a review we did on a prior performance at the Secret Theatre in LIC. 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
Through 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.
February 27: Special Night - Meet The Performers
At 8 pm. After the show meet the performers of Borges and Piazolla. Admission $50 of which $20 is tax deductible.
Click here to view a review done a prior performance at Thalia Spanish Theatre in Sunnyside / teatro en espanol en queens.
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.
Black Spectrum Theatre Company - Jamaica NY
February 10 - 13: The Magic Crown
At 10 am on the 10th and 12th, and 11 am on the 12th. Admission $7.
February 26 - 27: Jim Beckworth And The Black Mountain Man
At 9 am on Friday. No time info for Saturday or admission.
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.
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Things To Do In Queens - Feb 4 - 7, 2010
Super Bowl Weekend Goes On Without NY Teams
February 4, 2010. In LIC on Friday night at 8 pm a modern dance entitled 'The Really Big Once' is being performed by a up-and-coming dance company at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center and admission is free. Romeo & Juliet return to the stage all weekend long at the Secret Theatre in LIC at 8 pm starting Thursday night. There's a premiere tango performance at the Thalia Theatre in Sunnyside beginning at 8 pm on Friday and Saturday [Sunday at 4 pm].
On Saturday in LIC at PS1 from 4 - 6 pm, there's another installment of performance art which is part of PS1's Saturday Sessions program. This week it's a 'hair transplant' and a 'participatory music / dance video shoot'. Also on Saturday at Waltz-Astoria in Astoria there is a Singer Songwriter Showcase with three acts starting on the hour, beginning at 8 pm. In LIC the Sculpture Center is open with the exhibit 'Leopards In The Temple' [art].
On Sunday, the Queens Historical Society is hosting a presentation of the 'Underground Railroad' starting at 2.30 pm in Flushing. Also in Flushing on Sunday the Queens Museum Of Art has an opening reception for an exhibit of Dominican artists, starting at 1.30 pm. And Sunday night the Cavalier Restaurant in Jackson Heights, a legendary 1950's lounge, is hosting a Superbowl XLIV party, which will also be the last evening the iconic lounge is open for business. Click this link to see our story of the last day of the Cavalier Restaurant and Lounge and click this link to view our Queens Events Calendar.
Remember # 7 Subway Weekend Service Suspended between NYC and Queensboro Plaza. This weekend, the # 7 subway service stops after 11 pm Friday nights and resumes Monday morning before 6 am. You may still use the E, F, N, W and Q subways to cross the East River.
Things To Do In Queens - Feb 11 - 14, 2010
Tango, Jazz & Valentine's
Queens Fashion Week Rescheduled To Next Week
Queens / February 11, 2010. Thursday night there's what should be an excellent jazz concert at 8 pm at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center in LIC [music]. On Friday at 7 pm and Saturday at 8 pm, there will be some comedy acts at Waltz-Astoria, in Astoria [comedy]. Also starting on Friday and performing through the weekend, there will be tango performances at Thalia Spanish Theatre in Sunnyside [theater]. Also all weekend long in LIC at the Secret Theatre there are two performances, running in two separate theaters, of Servant To Two Masters and The Importance Of Being Earnest [theater]. See our members calendar for a modern dance performance at Green Space Friday night in LIC.
On Saturday in Flushing at Queens Theatre In The Park, Bianco returns to serenade his audience at 8 pm [music]. In LIC on Saturday at 4 pm, I believe PS1 will continue with its performance series, although I don't have the specifics of this weeks show [art].
And on Sunday, Happy Valentines to all. Flushing Town Hall is hosting an Pan Asian jazz ensemble starting at 2 pm in Flushing [music]. And in LIC, the Noguchi Museum is hosting its Second Sunday event, which this month will include a former contemporary and friend of Isamu who is giving a lecture [art]. Lastly, Monday is Presidents Day, and the Museum of the Moving Image will be open throughout the week with exhibits and movies for the family [film]. Lastly, due to inclement weather, the Queens Fashion Week was postponed, and re-scheduled to next week [history / culture]. Enjoy.
Click to the Queens Events calendar from the tool bar above and then click on the link that matches the category in parentheses as noted above eg [theater]. There you will find details of the event, as well as other theatrical events going on in Queens this month. And remember, next weekend, on Saturday is the Chinese New Year Parade 2010 in Queens.
Walk Down The Runway Begins Tonite
Chinese New Year Parade & More This Weekend
Astoria & LIC / February 18, 2010. This weekend, beginning tonite at the Standard LOFTs on Northern Blvd along the Astoria / LIC border is the first evening of the three day Queens Fashion Week extravaganza. The second night at the Holiday Inn in LIC is dedicated to young designers. And the runway returns to Standard LOFTS on the last day [Saturday] and includes fashion related exhibits during the day [history / culture].
On Saturday in Flushing, the Chinese New Year Parade, includes some 2,000 participants who will celebrate the lunar new year. This event will be followed by cultural events at the Queens Crossing Mall, as well as Flushing Town Hall [historic / cultural & music]. Since the weather will be sunny with temperatures in the low 40's we expect a sizeable crowd.
There are many other events afoot in the borough this weekend, including jazz in Jamaica, performance art, dance and theater in LIC, dance / theater in Sunnyside and a fundraiser / performance by a relatively new theater group in Jackson Heights. For details of all of these events, click into our Queens Events section, as well as our calendar of Things To Do In Queens as posted by audience members.
Snowstorm Leads Up To Weekend
Snow Abates Friday / Saturday & Shows Will Go On
Queens / February 25, 2010. I suppose the big news is that we're expected to get between 8 to 12 inches of snow over the next 24 to 36 hours, and that flurries will continue into the weekend. Two weeks ago they predicted over a foot of snow and we received less than half that. In Long Island City at the Secret Theatre beginning at 8 pm from Thursday through Saturday there's an original work being performed entitled 'In My Free Time I Self Destruct'. Also at the Secret Theatre an enactment of Mozart's Opera 'Cosi Fan Tutti' is being performed throughout the weekend [theater].
On Friday in Astoria there's jazz at the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden starting at 8 pm [music]. Also in Astoria on both Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 8 pm at Waltz-Astoria there's a musicians showcase featuring two to three performers per night [music]. In Sunnyside at the Thalia Theatre the tango 'Borges and Piazolla' will run all three days, with a special Meet The Performers Night being held on Saturday [theater]. In Jamaica on Friday night, the Mount Moriah AME Church is sponsoring a free youth talent showcase called Black Lite Cafe [Members Calendar].
On Saturday in Flushing there's a Lunar Tea Ceremony at the Flushing Town Hall beginning at 2 pm [music]. In Corona, near Jackson Heights, at the Louis Armstrong House also beginning at 2 pm there's a lecture about Louis' role in the Civil Rights movement [History / Culture]. And from 12 - 6 pm at PS1 in LIC there are several performance art acts going on including Brooklyn Is Burning, Try Cry Try and But I Wasn't Young Anymore [Art].
On Sunday in Jamaica at the Afrikan Poetry Society there are two performances of Calypso Swing at 3 and 5.30 pm [History / Culture]. In Flushing at the Kingsland Homestead the Queens Historical Society will present a slideshow about an archeological dig of slaves quarters on the northern shore of Long Island [History]. And in Astoria at 3 pm Goliard Concerts is hosting a cocktail reception to raise funds for their summer classical concerts in the park at the Cronin's & Phelan's Bar & Restaurant [Members Calendar].
And on Monday at the Greater Astoria Historical Society beginning at 7 pm there's going to be an interesting presentation by the great-grandson of Emanuele Ronzoni of the Ronzoni Macaroni Company of Queens - see events calendar for time / location details. Also, just a reminder, but Sunday, March 7th is the St Pat's Day Parade in Queens NY neighborhoods of Sunnyside and Woodside. This link will take you to short reports done in prior years, but current information about the event can be found in the Members Calendar using this link to the St Pat's People's Day Parade in Queens NY.
Remember # 7 Subway Weekend Service Suspended between NYC and Queensboro Plaza. This weekend, the # 7 subway service stops after 11.30 pm Friday nights and resumes Monday morning before 6 am. You may still use the E, F, N, W and Q subways to cross the East River. This is the fourth of nine weekends [ends April 9th], so we're about half way there.