JANUARY EVENTS - 1/26/2012 - Updated Weekly
JANUARY is the first month of the year. It's time to get things started for the year and to make resolutions to change the things you want to change and can change. Martin Luther King Day is January 16th.
In the photo above, Hector Canoge did a performance art piece to commemorate Immigrants Day on December 18, 2011.
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Queens Art Museums
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Noguchi Museum In Long Island City
January 6: 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.
January 8: Second Sundays
At 3 pm. Generally a musical performance or talk. Free with admission.
Through April 22, 2012 : A Civic Action
Isamu Noguchi and Mark di Suvero founded the Noguchi Museum and Socrates Sculpture Park in the 80's in what was then a pretty obscure neighborhood. Things have changed significantly since then and this exhibit highlights four artists' vision of the future for the neighborhing Astoria / LIC community.
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
January 14: Anthology
From 3 - 4 pm. Clifford Owens will perform a number of scores prepared by contemporary African American artists exploring a multitude of themes.
January 29: Henry Taylor
From 12 noon to 6 pm. A day of art, lectures and food. Contemporary artist Henry Taylor paints on canvasses and everything else, lending a unique perspective to his work.
Ending January 31: Chim Pom, Surasi Kusolwong, Francis Stark & Rania Stephan
In order presented: Chim Pom is a Japanese artist collective that explores social issues and this exhibit is about the 2011 nuclear incident in Japan. Surasi, a Thai artist, explores looking for treasure in industrial / consumer waste and invites you to participate. Francis Stark is an animated video exploring changing relationships and behaviors arising from modern methods of communication. Lebanese film artist, Stephan explores the life of Egyptian actress Soad Hosni and the modern Arab woman.
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
January 15: Winter Exhibitions
From 5 - 7 pm. Scene, Hold, Ballast is a collaborative work involving film and sculpture and what appeared to be a very self-absorbed description of the works. In Practice with the theme you never look at me from the place from which I wee you is about location / contextual based perception. 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
January 15: Closing Party Detroit Exhibits
From 6 - 9 pm. Musical exploration of post-industrial Detroit music scene with three talented artists including Waajeed, Invincible and DJ Rimarkable.
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
January 12: Flux Thursdays
At 8 pm on the second Thursday night of every month, the Flux Factory holds a potluck dinner / art symposium. This month there will be four performance presentations. One explores going crazy and another the 'brash and tiresome' life of an artist. Free with food contribution.
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.
Art Exhibits - Queens Art Galleries
January 6: Weapon - The Space LIC
Opening reception from 7 - 10 pm. This exhibit is an exploration of weaponry as a means to 'nurture the human ego or to satiate one's thirst for power', but in the end the symbol of relinquished humanity for tyrannical infamy. Admission free.
The Space is located at 25-17 41st Avenue in LIC.
January 13: Fantastic Art - Space Womb LIC
Opening reception from 6 - 8 pm. Reception for new solo exhibition by Kwon Tae Soon exploring 'masks painted with buttefly'. 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.
January 14: Fractal Unity - Crossing Art Flushing
Opening reception from 5 - 8 pm. Opening reception for new exhibition by three Asian artists, Shin, Jang & Hong, exploring the division and accretion inherent in the chaos of life. Admission free.
January 28: Bulareyaung Pagarlava - Crossing Art Flushing
Opening reception from 3 - 4 pm. Conversation with a Taiwanese aboriginal who became world reknowned choreographer. Admission free.
January 28: Words Become Air - LIC Artists
Opening reception from 6 - 8 pm. Over 20 artists exhibit their works with the exhibit title as theme at Space Realty and the Holiday Inn in Dutch Kills Queens. Admission free.
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Comedy Clubs
January: Comedy Nights At The Creek & The Cave in LIC
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.
January: Comedy At The Laughing Devil in LIC
We're going to a show this month and we'll let you know. They offer shows most nights at 8 pm and also at 10.30 pm on Friday and Saturdays. They're located on 47-38 Vernon Blvd in LIC. Tel 347.913.3845
Green Space In LIC
January 14: Take Root - Have You Danced To A Merry Tune In The Moon
Starts at 8.30 pm. By JKing and ETCH Dance Companies. Admission $15.
January 15: Fertile Ground
Starts at 7 pm. Five choreographers show their works. Followed by wine and cheese discussion. 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.
Thalia Spanish Theatre In Sunnyside NY
January 27 - March 18: Tango Five Senses / Sentidos
Starts at 8 pm on Fridays & Saturdays, and 4 pm on Sundays. The fiery music and passionate dance of Spain's most sensual art form. This show explores the senses of lovers through Tango. Admission $30 / $27 and on Fridays only all tickets $25.
Click here to view a prior story about Thalia Spanish Theatre in Sunnyside / teatro en espanol en queens, or here for a map of the Thalia theatre at 41-17 Greenpoint Avenue in Sunnyside, or here for the telephone & website link for the Thalia Theatre of Sunnyside Queens.
Queens Buzz.com
January: Restaurants & Food
New Years Resolution 2012. Queens Buzz 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 TBD.
Queens Harvest Food Co-op
January 24: Open House
From 7 - 8.30 pm. Informational session. Queens Kickshaw at 40-17 Broadway, Astoria.
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Queens Greenmarkets / Farmers Markets 2011 - Queens
Astoria / LIC Farmers Market at Socrates Sculpture Park went to year round starting late Nov / early Dec 2011.
We'll update for 2012 information as it becomes available. 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
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 - Year Round Starting Late 2011
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.
Pomonok Flushing Farmers Market - Opened August / September 2011
Open Thursdays from 10 am - 4 pm. TBD - Click here to view a map of Queens Community House Pomonok Center Farmers Market at 67-09 Kissena Blvd, Flushing 11367.
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 - Astoria
January 6 - 15: First Look At International Films
Begins at various times. A 'first look' at many international films that are being shown for the 'first time' in America.
1) Friday, January 6 at 7 pm - Almayer’s Folly (La folie Almayer), 2) Saturday, January 7 at 2:30 pm - The Silence of Peleshian (Il silenzio di Pelesjan), 3) Saturday, January 7 at 5 pm - Without with Mark Jackson, Jessica Dimmock & more, 4) Saturday, January 7, 7:30 pm - Elena, 5) Sunday, January 8 at 2:30 pm - It’s the Earth Not the Moon with director Gonçalo, 6) Sunday, January 8 at 7 pm - It May Be That Beauty Has Strengthened Our Resolve, 7) Friday, January 13 at 7:30 pm - That Summer (Un été brûlant), 8) Saturday, January 14 at 2:30 pm - Ocaso, 9) Saturday, January 14 at 5 pm - Nana with Valérie Massadian, 10) Saturday, January 14 at 7:30 pm - Life Without Principle, 11) Sunday, January 15 at 2:30 pm - Papirosen with Gastón Solnicki, 12) Sunday, January 15 at 5 pm - The City Below (Unter dir die Stadt), and 13) Sunday, January 15, at 7:30 pm - Buenas Noches, España with Raya Martin. Click here for Museum Of Moving Image First Look schedule. Admission $12 / $9 students / seniors.
January 16: Nothing But A Man
At 3 pm. Depiction of young Black couple living in Alabama in the 1960's and the refusal of the railroad worker and school teacher to defer to whites.
January 21 - February 12: David Cronenberg Retrospective
Canadian Director David Cronenberg was a science fiction / horror film director. This series explores his work, including a visit by Cronenberg himself on Jan 21.
Ongoing: 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.
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Queens Historical Sites and Cultural Performances
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Kingsland Homestead In Flushing
January 8: The Lost Synagogues of Bronx & Queens
From 2.30 - 4.30 pm. A discussion about the synagogues left behind by Jewish congregations. Admission $8 / $5 members.
January 17: TBD
Begins at 1.30 pm. Showing of the film World Of Tomorrow. Free with admission.
January 26: Fading Ads of NYC
From 6.30 - 8 pm. A presentation of photographs of ads from bygone eras. Admission $8 / $5 members.
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
January: Ongoing
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
January 14: American Constitutional Government
Begins at 1 pm. A discussion of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and Roosevelt's Four Freedoms and its impact on American culture. Admission Free.
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.
Louis Latimer House
January: Ongoing
From 1 - 5 pm. Upcoming event in December to include refreshments as well as tours of the historic house. The Louis Latimer House is located at 34-41 137th Street in Flushing.
King Manor
January: Ongoing
Open from 12 noon - 2 pm Thursdays and Fridays and from 1 - 5 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Click here to view a map showing the location of King Manor Museum in Jamaica NY. Click this link to view a report on the King Manor Museum in Jamaica Queens.
NY Irish Center in LIC
January 20: Movies - Crying Game & Short
Cocktails begin at 7.30 pm, showtime is 8.10 pm. The Crying Game, psychological thriller about IRA member in the 90's who must decide between friendship and love and political cause / memberhip. To be followed by the film short Shoe which is about a man about to jump off a bridge when he's accosted by a homeless person seeking his shoes and other clothing. Admission $11 / $6 seniors, students and unemployed.
January 28: Trace Your Irish Roots
At 2 pm. A lecture / discussion on how to approach researching your Irish ancestry.
Click the graphic to see a prior story about the NY Irish Center in LIC, or click here to see a map of the location of the NY Irish Center in LIC Queens. This map will include public transit info. Click here for our business listing of the NY Irish Center in LIC Queens which includes complete contact info and a link to their website.
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Socrates Sculpture Park
January: Ongoing
Ongoing exhibits in the park. Admission Free.
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
January: 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
January: Science
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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
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 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.
Flushing Town Hall
January 27: Sunny Kim - Painter's Eye
Begins at 8 pm. Korean composer, pianist and vocalist will delight the audience with her modern improvisational and experimental music. Admission.
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.
York College Performing Arts Center In Jamaica
January : TBD
Begins at 7 pm. TBD. Suggested donation of $10.
Click here to obtain full information about the York College Performing Arts Center including a map. Suggested Donation $10. Click here to go to the York Performing Arts Center to buy tickets online.
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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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
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
January: Acqueduct 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
January: 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.
Theatre 167 - Jackson Heights 3 AM
January 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 & 22: PS 69 in Jackson Heights
Begins at 8 pm, Friday & Saturday nights, 7 pm Sunday night and 2 pm matinees on Saturdays. Inspired by late night life in Jackson Heights, this is a collection of stories about both immigrants and Americans living out their lives in the 21st century. Admission $18.
January 27 - February 5: Queens Theatre In The Park Flushing
Begins at 7.30 pm Fridays, 8 pm Saturdays and 3 pm Sundays. See description above. Admission $18.
Click here to obtain full information about the York College Performing Arts Center including a map. Suggested Donation $10. Click here to go to the York Performing Arts Center to buy tickets online.
La Guardia Performing Arts Center LIC
January 27: TEA for 3
Begins at 8 pm. Original play running for one night only.
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
January 12 - 29: Advance Man
Begins at 8 pm Wednesdays through Saturdays and 3 pm matinees on Sundays. A futuristic play about astronaut Bill Cooke who just returned from the first manned mission to Mars. They brought back some things they probably should have left on Mars. Admission $18 / $15.
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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