AUGUST EVENTS - 8 / 19 / 2011
August is the last full month of summer. Enjoy swimming at the park pools, outdoor theater and concerts in the park. Use the links to your right to click to July events posted on this page.
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Queens Art Museums
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Noguchi Museum In Long Island City
August 5 & September 2: First Fridays
Museum stays open until 8 pm with a pay-what-you-wish admission. There's a cash wine & beer bar and the garden is a great place to relax.
August 14: Second Sundays
Music in the Garden at 3 pm. On September 11 a digital violinist and a maestro on the woodwinds team up to entertain. Free with admission.
Through Sept 18 : Animal Drawings From Noguchi's Travels & Highlights From The Collection
An exhibit highlighting some of Noguchi's animal sketches from his travels. Complemented by the ongoing exhibit which includes a mix of rotating sculptures and objects.
The museum is open Wednesday through Friday 10 am - 5 pm, and Saturday - Sunday 11 am - 6 pm. All programs are free with 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 including transit directions for the Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, and here for the Noguchi Museum website. 718.204.7088.
PS1 Art Exhibits in Long Island City
August 6, 13, 20 & 27: PS1 Warm Up Parties
The new court yard installation, Holding Pattern by Interboro Partners, has been opened. Warm Up Parties began July 2nd and run into September. Warm Up Parties start at 2 pm and run until 9 pm. Admission $15. Click here for a report on the new PS1 Warm Up Parties 2011 installation - including a list of the bands playing each weekend.
August: Ongoing Exhibits
Modern Women Single Channel runs through August 8th. This is an exhibit in videos done by eleven women from around the globe from the 1960's to the 1990's.
Heads runs August 15th. This is an exhibit of sculptures of heads and psychology.
Only The Lonely is done by video & film artist and photographer Nakadate explores loneliness by filming her entry into young women's bedrooms and instructs them to strip down to their underwear in front of the camera.
Through September 3: Any Ever
This is a video installation by Ryan Trecartin which was shot in Miami and includes seven non-connected movies dispersed through a number of exhibit rooms on the first floor.
Admission $10 / $5 students, except on PS1 Warm Up Party Saturdays when admission is $15. Open Thursday through Monday 12 pm - 6 pm. Click here to view a report about PS1, or here for a map including transit directions for PS1 in Long Island City, or here for the PS1 website. Tel: 718.784.2084.
Sculpture Center - Long Island City
September 10: Opening Reception Fall Exhibits
At 5 pm. Opening reception for the fall exhibit by Sanford Biggers entitled Cosmic Voodoo Circus. Admission is usually a donation of between $5 - $15.
Gallery hours are Thursday through Monday 11 am - 6 pm. Free admission, but a $5 / $3 donation is suggested. Click here to view a map including transit info to the Sculpture Center in Long Island City, or here for the telephone number and website of the Sculpture Center in LIC.
Queens Museum Of Art [QMA] Exhibit in Flushing
August 5, 12, 19 & 26: Passport Fridays
From 6.30 - 10 pm. This is a wonderful program for both adults and children, especially inhabitants of Queens. The program explores different cultures from around the world via indigenous films [frequently meaning English subtitles] along with dance, theatrical and musical performances [although likely not all three in any single event]. Free with Admission. Click here for a full schedule and description of Passport Fridays at the Queens Museum Of Art in 2011.
Through August 6: From Commanding Heights ... *
By Korean born, New York based artist Sung Hwan Kim.
Through August 14: Future Perfect - Reconstructing The 1939 World's Fair
An exhibit about the 1939 World's Fair including photographs and objects from the fair, including a film of it. The 1939 World's Fair was hosted at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Through August 14: Not The Way You Remembered
From 3 - 6 pm. Opening reception for new exhibit that explores the 'specialness' of things saved ... or are they really just junk.
Perennial Exhibits: Panorama Of New York City & Tiffany Glass Collection
A panorama of the city of New York, created for the 1964 World's Fair, which was updated in the 1990's. Also a Tiffany Glass collection.
Open Wednesday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday & Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm. Admission $5 / $2. The first Sunday of every month is free from 1 - 4 pm, compliments of the MetLife Foundation. Click these links to view a prior story about the Queens Museum Of Art or Queens International Art Exhibit at the Queens Museum Of Art.
Click here for a map including transit info for the Queens Museum of Art., or here for the telephone and website of the Queens Museum of Art.
Flux Factory - Long Island City
Through August 20: Boatel
Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings - probably starting somewhere between 6 and 8 pm. They're hosting films, lectures and what not on a floating boat / barge at Marina 59 in Far Rockaway in Queens. You can stay overnight on the boatel for $50 - $120 per night.
July 30: Shrines Of The Gowanus Canal
Workshop to build a shrine to EPA superfund site the Gowanus Canal. At Gowanus Studio Space at 166 7th Street in Brooklyn.
When exhibits are running, they are open from 12 noon - 6 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Click here to read a prior story about the Flux Factory or here to see a map including transit info for the Flux Factory in LIC or here for the Flux Factory telephone number and website.
Crossing Art Gallery In Flushing
August 20: New Exhibit
At 5 pm. Opening reception.
Tuesday - Sunday 11 am - 6 pm and by appointment. This is a work by Joshua Spodek wherein he uses linear zoetropes, which gives the appearance of the image moving as the viewer moves. Admission free.
Crossing Art Gallery is located at 136-17 39th Avenue in Flushing 11354 / 212.359.4333.
Space Womb In Long Island City LIC
August 5 - 27: American Dream
August 6th opening reception from 6 - 8 pm. Reception for new solo exhibition. Admission free.
Space Womb is located at 22-48 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City 11101 / 917.670.1342. Hours are from 12 noon - 6 pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun.
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The Creek & Cave In Long Island City
August: Comedy Nights At The Cave
Almost every evening they have something going on, most of which is stand up comedy, and the fun begins at 8 pm, but times may vary. Admission is generally free except for special events.
Click here to view a prior report about the Creek and the Cave in LIC, or here for a map including transit info for The Creek and The Cave at 10-93 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City LIC Queens, or here for the telephone & website of The Creek and The Cave in Long Island City.
Please note that many of Queens dance institutions are on summer hiatus and hence not producing many major productions. Also scroll down to the Theater section to see related events.
Click here to view a listing of many of Queens cultural organizations. Click here to view the section of this site which is about Queens Dance and Theater including stories about many of the productions created and performed in Queens. And use the search function to find stories written about prior productions.
Jamaica Performing Arts Center
July 28: Dance Concert
Begins at 1 pm. One hour dance concert by Imani Massicott. Admission free but must rsvp to aliceteirstein [at] aol.com.
Queens Buzz.com
August: 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 one Italian restaurant and one Japanese restaurant.
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Queens Greenmarkets / Farmers Markets 2011 - Queens
Jackson Heights Farmers Market at Travers Park to go year round starting January 9th, 2011.
Click this link for info about Queens Farmers Markets opening & closing dates 2011. Click this link for our business listing of the City Council on the Environment contact information.
These outdoor markets are sponsored by the City of New York Department of Parks and Recreation, Grow NYC, the NY Hall Of Science and Local Harvest. You may also use the search function to find a report on CSA's [Community Supported Agriculture in Queens].
Astoria Farmers Market - Open July 6 - Nov 16, 2011
WEDNESDAYS between 8 am – 3 pm. Click here for a map to the Astoria Farmers Market locations on 14th Street just south of 31st Avenue.
Corona Farmers Market - Open July 8 - Nov 18, 2011
Fridays 8 am to 5 pm. Click this link to view a map of the Corona Farmers Market location at 103rd Street & Roosevelt in Corona.
Flushing Farmers Market NY Hall Of Science - Open June 19 - Nov 6, 2011
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 NY Hall Of Science 47-01 111th Street in Flushing.
Flushing Farmers Mkt Qns Botanical Gardens - Open July 1 - Nov 11, 2011
Fridays 8.30 am - 4 pm in front of the Queens Botanical Gardens. Click this link to view a map of the Flushing Farmers Market location Queens Botanical Garden 43-50 Main Street in Flushing.
Glendale / Atlas Park Farmers Market - Open June 18 - Nov 19, 2011
SATURDAYS between 8 am – 3 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 - Open Year Round Starting January 9, 2011
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 - Open June 24 & 25 - Nov 11 & 12, 2011
Open Fridays and Saturdays from 8.30 am to 4 pm. Click here to view a map of the Jamaica Farmers Market location at 90-40 160th Street and Jamaica Avenue.
Long Island City LIC Farmers Market - Open June 25 - November 19
Open Saturdays from 8 am - 4 pm. Click here to view a map of the Long Island City LIC Farmers Market at Socrates Sculpture Park.
Sunnyside Farmers Market - Open June 4 - Dec 17, 2011
Saturdays between 8 am – 3 pm. Click here to view a map of the Sunnyside Farmers Market location on Skillman Avenue and 43rd Street.
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Museum Of The Moving Image In Astoria NY
August: Rural Route Film Festival
Various times and locations. August 4th - 7th. More info soon.
August: Frank Sinatra Retrospective
More info soon. Admission $15 / $10.
August: Behind The Screen
Behind The Screen is the MOMI collection of core exhibits are about how films / movies are produced, including showcasing vintage equipment. There are a number of interactive kiosks where kids can learn about how the moving image is created and manipulated. Click here for a story about the Museum Of The Moving Image in Astoria. Click here to read our report on the newly remodeled Museum Of The Moving Image.
The museum hours are Tues - Thurs 10.30 am - 5 pm, Fri 10.30 - 8 pm [gallery admission free after 4 pm] and Saturday - Sunday 10.30 am - 7 pm. Admission is a suggested donation of $10 / $7.50 seniors and children 3 - 18 are $5. 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: 718.777.6888.
Click here to view a schedule / listing of free movies / films in Queens Parks - free movies / free things to do in Queens.
Queens Historical Sites and Cultural Performances
Click here for maps and info about Queens History and Attractions
Kingsland Homestead In Flushing
August: TBD
The most recent exhibit was about the Slocum steamship disaster on the East River in 1904 when 1,000 passengers were lost on a short excursion out to Long Island.
Ongoing - Kingsland Homestead Museum
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
August: Hot Jazz Cool Garden & House Tours
Concert with trombonist Art Baron begins at 1 pm. House Tours are only available on the hour. Special two-for-one admission.
August: TBD
Begins at 2 pm. Jazz concert in the garden of the Louis Armstrong House. Admission $10.
Open Tuesday through Friday 10 am – 5 pm and Saturday / Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm. Admission $10 / $7 which includes 40 minute House Tour - last one begins at 4 pm. 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
July 11: RFK / Triborough Bridge Photo Exhibit
Begins at 7 pm. Opening of a photography exhibit commemorating the 75th anniversary of the opening of the RFK / Triborough Bridge. Admission to these events is usually $5.
Ongoing: Museum Exhibits
GAHS has a bountiful collection of things on a variety of topics, such as the Sunnyside Boxing Arena, films covering both of Queens' World Fairs and the Blackwell door.
Open Monday & Wednesday 2 - 5 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.
New York Irish Center
August: Irish Movie Night - My Left Foot
Doors open at 7.30 pm and show starts at 8 pm. Includes a short entitled 'The Crush'. Admission $11 and includes refreshments.
Click here for the business listing including telephone number and website link to the NY Irish Center in Long Island City and click here for a map of the NY Irish Center in LIC Queens.
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Astoria Park
August 7, 14 & 21: Astoria Park Shore Fest / Astoria Music Now
Sundays from 1 pm to 6 pm and 7 pm on August 21. This is an emerging, evolving event which has consolidated several events into one including Astoria Music Now. Admission free. Click here to view a map of Astoria Park.
Socrates Sculpture Park
August: Free Movies / Films In The Park
From 7 - 10 pm weather permitting. Pre-screening events begin at 7 pm and the movies begin at sunset which is about 9 pm in early July - going to about 8 pm in August. Click here to view Free Films in Queens Parks. Admission Free.
Through August 21: El Museo's Biennial: The (S) Files
This exhibit by Latinos, Latin American & Caribbean artists examines the energy, events and aesthetics of the street.
The park is open during daylight hours in the winter. Open space to play for Kids / Children. Click here to view short reports on a prior events at the 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.
Queens Botanical Garden
August: Botanical Gardens
Click to business directory link below for their website and current events.
The Botanical Gardens are a good place for Children / Kids to learn about the environment. Click this link for a map of the Queens Botanical Garden location at 43-50 Main Street in Flushing. This map will also contain public transit info. Click this link for our business listing of the Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
New York Hall Of Science
August: Science
Click to business directory link below for their website and current events.
Events are free with General Admission $11 / $8, unless otherwise specified. Hours April through June are: Mon - Thurs 9.30 - 2 pm, Friday 9.30 - 5 pm and Sat / Sun 10 am - 6 pm. 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
August: 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 weekdays from 10 am - 5 pm and from 10 am - 5.30 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Admission $7 / $3. 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.
Jamaica JAMS Music Festival & Street Fair
August 6 & 7: Jamaican JAMS Music & Street Festival
All Day Long both days. More info later. Click here to view map King Manor in Jamaica Queens.
Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Concert
August 6: Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Concert
From 2 - 4 pm at 46th Street and Queens Blvd in Sunnyside.
Bohemian Hall And Beer Garden in Astoria NY
August: Thursdays: Jazz Concerts
From 6.30 - 9.30 pm. Jazz concerts are generally performed in the Beer Garden. 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.
Click here for free things to do in Astoria, LIC, Sunnyside, Woodside, Jackson Heights, Flushing, Jamaica and Queens Summer 2011.
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Queens parks are open year round. Click on this link to view a compendium of Queens Parks & activities.
Click here for free things to do in Astoria, LIC, Sunnyside, Woodside, Jackson Heights, Flushing, Jamaica and Queens Summer 2011.
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August 7: Kyaking On The East River - Departs North End Socrates Sculpture Park
From 1 - 5 pm. Free kyaking along the East River. Compliments of LIC Boathouse.
August TBD: Kyaking On The East River - Departs LIC Boathouse
From 6.30 - 10 pm. Admission free. Must be 18 years or older and know how to swim. Dress appropriately. This excursion departs from 46-01 Fifth Street in LIC.
Dragon Boat Races In Flushing Meadows Corona Park
August 13 & 14?: Dragon Boat Races
TBD.
Al Oerter Recreational Facility
August: 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
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 / Belmont Race Track In Jamaica NY
August: Belmont Racetrack
Use the following links for more current info. Gates open at 11 am and General Parking is free. Click here for a map including direction for the Acqueduct Race Track at 110-00 Rockaway Boulevard in Jamaica, NY, or here for the telephone number and website of the Acqueduct Race Track / NYRA in Queens.
NYC Parks – Indoor Swimming In Queens NY
August: Aquatic Center & World Class Ice Rink
Both facilities open year 'round. Bring a swimming suit, a swimming cap and quality padlock to be admitted to the pool. And you can rent skates to use the world ice arena [both in the same buillding]. Click on this link for a story about the Queens World Ice Arena & Natatorium 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 including transit info to the Queens Ice Rink and Natatorium Indoor Swimming Pool, and here for the telephone number and website of the NYC Parks department - NYC Queens Parks.
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Queens Street Fairs - This Weekend Of August 19th 2011
The following is a list of street fairs in Queens this week. You may also click here to view our compendium of street fairs in Queens which run from April through October.
August 19 - 21st: There Aren't Any We Know Of
This weekend appears not to have any street fairs.
Please note that many of Queens theatrical institutions are on summer hiatus and hence not producing many major productions.
Click here to view a listing of many of Queens cultural organizations. Click here to view the section of this site which is about Queens Dance and Theater including stories about many of the productions created and performed in Queens. And use the search function to find stories written about prior productions.
Queens Theatre In The Park
August: A Jew Grows In Brooklyn
At 8 pm. This is a musical comedy about finding one's identity. Admission $49.50 - $39.50.
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.
La Guardia Performing Arts Center LIC
August: TBD
TBD
Click here to obtain contact info including a website link to the La Guardia Performing Arts Center in LIC, and here for a map of the La Guardia Performing Arts Center in LIC.
The Secret Theatre In LIC Long Island City
August 5, 6: Two Gentlemen Of Verona
Begins at 7.30 pm. Classic Shakespearean play. Admission $15 / $12 in advance.
Click here to read a prior performance review of the Secret Theatre in LIC, or here to see a map including transit info of the Secret Theatre in LIC, or here for the telephone and website for the Secret Theatre in LIC.
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