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Events In Queens - Thru October 5 2008

Sep 29, 2008 at 12:03 pm by mikewood


Queens Events: October 1 - 5

TBD - Weeks 2 - 5 / September Events / Member Posted Events


Comedy

Art Events In Queens

Crane St Studios / 5 Pointz Art Studios in Long Island City

5 Pointz Crane St Studios graffitti art in Long Island City LIC Queens

Through October: Painting season

On Saturdays and Sundays from 12 noon – 7 pm. Click here to see a map of the 5 Pointz location at Jackson Avenue and Davis Streets [23rd Street] in Long Island City LIC. Click this link for more info on the 5 Pointz website. Contact meresone@aol.com for permission and / or contributions. They don’t offer a phone number.



Queens Museum Of Art Exhibits in Flushing

October – December 7: Reason's Clue Art Exhibit

art exhibit at the Queens Museum of Art in Flushing Queens NYReason’s Clue is an interesting art exhibit with a number of themes running through it, such as East meets West, and past meets present. But it doesn't stop there. The Queens Museum is easily reached by taking the number 7 subway which may be connected to from the V, G, R, E or F in Jackson Heights at 74th / Broadway. Click this link for a map to the Queens Museum of Art. Click here to see photos of the exhibit and the artists in a Queens Buzz story. Click this link for hours and more info on Reason's Clue on the Queens Museum of Art website. 718.592.9700.

October – November 30: Stephen Talasnik and the Mapping Of Prediction

Architecturally inspired paintings that take monolithic to intimate.

 

Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning in Jamaica Queens NYJamaica Center For Arts & Learning in Jamaica Queens

Through October 22: Spotlight

This exhibit showcases the works of three of JCAL’s faculty artists. Click this link to see a map of the location of Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning. Click this link for hours and more info about JCAL. 718.658.7400.

 


Comedy Events In Queens

Bohemian Hall in Astoria Queens

Tuesdays in October: Comedy Land

This is a series of stand up comedy acts starting at 9 pm. Free. This event is held downstairs next to the dining room. Click here to see a map of the location of the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden, which is located at 29-19 24th Avenue [at 33rd Street]. Click here for more info on the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden website. 718.274.4925.

 

The Creek & Cave In Long Island City

Throughout October: Comedy Shows

Friday through Monday and also on Wednesdays. Sometimes they host music events, generally on Thursdays. 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. Click this link to The Creek and The Cave in LIC. 718.706.8783.

 


Dining Events In Queens

Queens Buzz in Sunnyside NY

Throughout October: Restaurant Reviews Published Weekly

Dining reviews in Queens Buzz. Viewers can comment at the end of stories about their experiences with the restaurants about which we write without setting up an ID. Viewers can also inform us of their favorite restaurants and places for foods in the Forums. And for those who are truly into it, we provide home pages, blogs, photo galleries, friends links and chat to get your friends buzzing about your choices. To start your own buzz, click to this Queens Buzz Forums / Member section to create an ID.




Film / Movie Events In Queens

LGA Performing Arts Center In Long Island City

Friday, October 3: Volver

At 7 pm World Cinema Showcase Series. A film starring Penelope Cruz and directed by Pedro Almodovar. One of Almodovar’s finest films about a single woman who opens a restaurant, while hiding a dark secret. Little Theater. Click this link for a map of the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at 31-10 Thomson Avenue at Van Dam Street in Long Island City LIC. Click this link for more info on the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center website. 718.482.5151.

 

museum of the moving image in astoria queens ny

Museum Of The Moving Image - Astoria NY

Online Web Projects: The Living Room Candidate

This is a timely online program showing television commercials from the presidential candidates dating back to 1952 when Dwight David Eisenhower first ran for president. Click this link to see The Museum Of The Moving Image online programs posted in their web projects section. 718.784.4520.

Throughout October: Museum Visitation

The museum is undergoing major renovations. It ‘s open from 10 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Thursday and from 10 am to 6 pm on Friday. Admission $7.50 / $5. Click this link to see a map of the Museum Of The Moving Image location. During construction you must enter at 37th Street near 35th Avenue. Click this link for further info on the Museum Of The Moving Image website. 718.784.4520.

 


Kevin and Michael Bacon at Queens Theatre In The Park In Flushing Queens NYLive Music In Queens

Queens Theatre In The Park - Flushing

Saturday, October 4: The Bacon Bros

At 7 pm and 9.30 pm. Actor Kevin Bacon and his Emmy Award winning brother Michael aka the Bacon Brothers play at QTP. Admission $42 / $40 seniors / $22 students. Click here for a map of the location of Queens Theatre In The Park. Click this link for more info on Queens Theatre In The Park. 718.760.0064.

 

Bohemian Hall In Astoria

October 5: Octoberfest Part II

Starts at 12 noon, beer, BBQ and music. Free admission. Click here to see a map of the location of the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden, which is located at 29-19 24th Avenue [at 33rd Street]. Click here for more info on the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden website. 718.274.4925.

 

Waltz-Astoria In Astoria NY

October 3: H George / N Howard / B Williams at 8 pm, 9 pm and 10 pm, respectively.

October 4: Stephanie Chou Jazz Quartet at 9 pm for $5 cover.

Note that there’s a $10 drink minimum and generally no cover except as noted. Click here for a map of the location of Waltz-Astoria at 23-14 Ditmars Boulevard. And click this link for more info on Waltz-Astoria. 718.956.8742.

 


Museums / Libraries In Queens NY

Rufus King Manor In Jamaica NY

Rufus King Manor Museum in Jamaica Queens NY October 4 and 5: Free Tours

For Children / Kids. Rufus King was a founding father who signed the Constitution. Soldier, lawyer, politician and diplomat. Normally tours are offered Monday – Friday starts at 10 am until noon. Admission $5 / $3. Click here for a map to Rufus King Manor at 150th Street and Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica Queens NY. Click this link to obtain further info on the Rufus King Manor website. 718.206.0545.

 

Louis Armstrong House In Corona NY

October Tours

Tours of the Louis Armstrong House are given at 34-56 107th Street in Corona. They are open Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm. Admission $8 / $6. Click this link for a map of the Louis Armstrong House location. 718.478.8274.

 


Outdoor Markets In Queens NY

Farmers Markets / Greenmarkets

These outdoor markets are sponsored by the City of New York Department of Parks and Recreation and the Council on the Environment of NYC. They are open through November [Atlas Park through December]. Click this link for further info on the City Council on the Environment website.

Astoria Farmers Market

WEDNESDAYS between 8 am – 5 pm. The Astoria Farmers Market is located on 14th Street just south of 31st Avenue

Jackson Heights Farmers Market in Jackson Heights neighborhood in Queens NYJackson Heights Farmers Market

SUNDAYS between 8 am – 3 pm. The Jackson Heights Farmers Market is located on 34th Avenue just east of 77th Street.

Long Island City Farmers Market

Saturdays between 8 am and 3 pm. The Long Island City Farmers Market is located at 48th Avenue just south of Vernon Blvd.

Sunnyside Farmers Market

Saturdays between 8 am – 4 pm. The Sunnyside Farmers Market is located at Skillman Avenue just west of 43rd Street.

Atlas Park Farmers Market

Saturdays between 8 am – 4 pm. The Atlas Farmers Market is located at Cooper Avenue and 80th Street.


Social Gathering Events - In Queens NY

Queens Botanical Gardens In Flushing NY

Wednesday, October 1: Green Drinks

6 pm. Wine and beer social on the Queens Botanical Garden terrace. Tours will be made available. $15 admission includes drinks. Click this link to see a map of the Queens Botanical Garden location, which is at 43-50 Main Street in Flushing [take the #7 to Main Street and walk 8 blocks south or hop a Q20 or Q44 bus]. For further info click this link to the Queens Botanical Garden website.

 


Sporting Activities and Events In Queens NY

LIC Boathouse Event In Long Island City NY

East River Waterfront along Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City LIC Astoria Queens NYOctober 5: Kayaking To Hallets Cove

From 1 pm to 5 pm. Children / Kids should probably be above the age of 12 or know how to swim even though through shallow waters. This is a short trip to the shallow waters of Hallets Cove, which is billed as a “comfortable introduction to kayaking”. Wear clothes you can get dirty and wet. Click on this link to see a map of the location of the Socrates Sculpture Park beach at 31st Avenue and [32-01] Vernon Blvd. Look for their banner along the east river beach inside the park. For more info visit their website at LIC Boathouse in Long Island City LIC. Tel No for LIC Boathouse is 718.956.1819.

 

NYC Parks – Golfing In Queens NY

Throughout October: Golfing On City Courses

NYC Parks Department is the proud owner of several very nice Queens golf courses. They include Douglaston, Forest Park, Kissena and a pitch and putt course at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Children / Kids. The pitch and putt golf course at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. For more information click this link to the NYC Golf Courses.

 


Street Fairs / Parades In Queens NY

Forest Hills NY

Sunday, October 5: Street Fair Along Austin Street

Between 11 am – 6 pm along Austin Street between 69th Street and 72nd Road.