Queens Events: December To Be Posted Week of 12/15 - 12/20
Art Events In Queens
PS1 Art Exhibits in Long Island City
October 19th – into 2009: Fall Opening Celebration
There are four art exhibitions being featured at PS1 this fall. Leandro Erlich has done an installation that attempts to confound one’s visual senses / perception of space using a swimming pool. NeoHooDoo features a number of international artists who explore art and it’s relationship to ritual and spirituality. Gino de Dominicis features a late Italian artist who apparently lived an isolated life. Yael Bartana explores society and politics in Israel through five videos. Admission $5 / $2. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Click here for a map to PS1 which is located at 22-25 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City LIC. Click this link for hours and more info on the PS1 website. 718.784.2084.
Art At Queens Of Angels
October 19: Sunnyside Artists Art Fair
From 12 noon to 5 pm there will be an art fair hosted in the Queen Of Angels Church Meeting Hall. About 25 local artists are expected to display their works for viewing and for sale. The church is located at the corner of 44th Street and Skillman Avenue in Sunnyside.
Crane St Studios / 5 Pointz Art Studios in Long Island City
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
Reason’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
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 website. 718.274.4925.
The Creek & Cave In Long Island City
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
October: Restaurant Reviews
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
Cinemart Cinemas
Second Annual [QUEENS] New York (City) Greek Film Festival in Forest Hills NY
October 10 – 16 at Cinemart Cinemas in Forest Hills. The first film starts at 1 pm each day and last one starts at 8 pm each day, except on Friday and Saturday nights when the last showing starts at 10 pm. Click on this map to see the location of Cinemart Cinemas which is located at 106-03 Metropolitan Avenue in Forest Hills. Click this link for more info on the Greek Film Festival. 212.629.6380.
Museum Of The Moving Image In 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 go to the Museum of The Moving Image Online program as well as to see other online programs posted in their web projects section. 718.784.4520.
October: Museum Hours
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.
Pre - Halloween Events For Kids In Queens
Socrates Sculpture Park In Astoria Queens NY
Saturday, October 18: Halloween Harvest Festival
From 11 am – 2 pm. Free. Children / Kids. This family event celebrates the fall harvest performances, live music, food and crafts. Superheroes is the costume theme this year and there will be a performance of “The Witches” which is a play based on a children’s book. Click this link for a map of the location of the Socrates Sculpture Park. And click this link to access the Socrates Sculpture Park website.
Rufus King Manor In Jamaica NY
Saturday October 18: Afternoon of Ghouls
From 12 noon to 4 pm. For Children / Kids. Scary stories, costumes, crafts and fun. Bring costumes. 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.
All Saints Garden
Saturday, October 25: Halloween Party
From 1 - 3 pm. Children / Kids. The Sunnyside / Woodside Lions Club is sponsoring a children's Halloween Party with games, contests and prizes. The garden is located at 43-12 46th street. Admission is Free.
Queens Botanical Gardens In Flushing
Sunday, October 26: Pumpkin Patch
From 1 – 4 pm. Children / Kids. The Botanical Gardens are transformed into a scary pumpkin patch with guest spooks like Dracula. Kids get to make their own pumpkin to take home. Treats included. $8 per pumpkin. Click here for a map of the Botanical Gardens location. And for further info, click this link to the Queens Botanical Garden website. 718.886.3800.
Queens Zoo In Flushing Corona
Saturday, October 25 and Sunday October 26: Boo At The Zoo
Between 10 am and 5.30 pm. This is a Halloween celebration at the zoo, including light reflectors for kids to wear provided by Fedex. Click this link for a map of the Queens Zoo location which is at 53-51 111th street in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. You may easily get there via the #7 train. For more info including directions by car, click this link to the Queens Zoo.
Jackson Heights Beautification Group
October 31: Halloween Parade In Jackson Heights NY
The parade assembles at 4.30 pm to 4.55 pm and starts at 5 pm at 89th Street along 37th Avenue. The Jackson Heights Beautification Group Childrens Halloween parade route is along 37th Avenue and ends at 77th Street, where goodie bags will be distributed to kids after parade. Childrens’ Halloween Parade sponsored by Jackson Heights Beautification Group [JHBG]. The JHBG has been involved in the community for 20 years. For more info click this link to go to the Jackson Heights Beautification Group website. 718.565.5344.
Live Music In Queens
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning In Jamaica Queens
Saturday, October 25: Asian Jazz ensemble
At 7.30 pm. Admission Free. Click here for a map of the location of JCAL is located at 161-04 Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica Queens. Click this link for further info on the Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning website. 718.658.7400.
LGA Performing Arts Center In Long Island City
Friday, October 17: David Gomez
At 8 pm. Drummer / composer David Gomez performs with “Havana-inspired Latin Jazz”. Admission $13 / $10. 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 LGA Performing Arts Center website. 718.482.5151.
Waltz-Astoria
Wednesday, October 16: Hot Sardines at 9 pm
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.
Saturday, October 25. John Christopher 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.
The Grind In Sunnyside NY
October Every Tuesday Night: Jazz Jam With Dave’s Trio
Click here to see a map of the location of The Grind at 39-24 Queens Boulevard in Sunnyside. Click this link for further info about The Grind. 718.730.1050.
Museums & History In Queens NY
Kingsland Homestead In Flushing
October 26: Flushing Cemetary Entrance
At 1 pm. Queens Historical Society President Jim Driscoll seems to having a knack for Halloween timing. Click this link to see a map of the location of the Kingsland Homestead in Flushing which is located at Parsons Blvd and 37th Avenue [the cemetery location noted below]. During this tour of the cemetery you will have the opportunity to meet the headstones of Bernard Baruch and Louis Armstrong. Meet at the front gate of the cemetery which is located at Pidgeon Meadow and 46th Avenue. Admission $15 / $10 for members. 718.939.0647.
Louis Armstrong House In Corona NY
October: Tours
Tours are given at The Louis Armstrong House 34-56 107th Street in Corona. Click here to view a map of The Louis Armstrong House location. They are open Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm. Admission $8 / $6. 718.478.8274.
Greater Astoria Historical Society In Astoria NY
October: Saturdays 12 noon - 4 pm
The Astoria Historical Society has a 2500 square foot gallery which contains ongoing and changing exhibits. Currently on display are two exhibits. The first is called A Journey, A Dream and A Fulfillment which is the story of Greek immigration to America. The second is called Hunters Point In The Eyes Of Her Son, which is a personal photo documentary by a local resident, Frank Carrado. Click here to view a map of the Greater Astoria Historical Society location in the Quinn Building 35-20 Broadway, 4th Floor in LIC. Click the following link to see The Greater Astoria Historical Society website. 718.278.0700.
Outdoor Markets In Queens NY
Farmers Markets / Greenmarkets: October In Queens
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. Located on 14th Street just south of 31st Avenue. Click here for a map to the Astoria Farmers Market.
Jackson Heights Farmers Market
SUNDAYS between 8 am – 3 pm. Located on 34th Avenue just east of 77th Street. Click here for a map to the Jackson Heights Farmers Market.
Long Island City Farmers Market
Saturdays between 8 am and 3 pm. Located at 48th Avenue just south of Vernon Blvd. Click here to view a map of the Long Island City Farmers Market location.
Sunnyside Farmers Market
Saturdays between 8 am – 4 pm. Located at Skillman Avenue just west of 43rd Street. Click here to view a map of the Sunnyside Farmers Market location.
Atlas Park Farmers Market
Saturdays between 8 am – 4 pm. Located at Cooper Avenue and 80th Street. Click here to view a map of the Atlas Farmers Market location.
Social / Fun Classes In Queens
Queens Botanical Garden
Saturday, October 18: Passionate Plants – Aphrodesiac Herbs and Spices
At 1.30 pm. Learn how to grow, purchase and prepare the herbs, spices, oils and foods that have been used to enhance or sustain passion throughout the ages. I get excited just thinking about the possibilities. Click this link for a map of the Queens Botanical Garden location which is located at 43-50 Main Street in Flushing and can be reached by taking a #7 subway to Flushing Main Street and then either hopping a bus south [Q20 or Q44] or walking eight blocks south to the gardens. Click this link for the Queens Botanical Garden website.
Build It Green
Saturday, October 25: Green Drinks Social
From 4 - 6 pm. This is something we just latched onto last month through the Queens Botanical Garden, where Green Drinks held its last event. This is a monthly roving cocktail party whose main theme is GREEN. We have confirmed reports that this month it's being held at Build It Green which recycles building materials. Click here for a map of the location of Build It Green which is located at 3-17 26th Avenue in Astoria. Admission to the last one was $15 for drinks.
Sporting Activities / Events In Queens
Belmont Race Track
October 18: New York Showcase Day
October 24 and 25: Breeders Cup in Santa Anita, CA
October 26: Last Day At Belmont
This event features horses from various tracks around New York state. Track opens at 11 am. The track is open for betting most days, except Mondays and Tuesdays. Click here to see a map of the Belmont Race Track location at 21-50 Hempsted Turnpike in Elmont, NY. Click here to check their calendar on the Belmont Race Track website. 516.488.6000.
Acqueduct Race Track In xyz NY
October 29: Acqueduct Race Track Opening day
Click here for a map of the Acqueduct Race Track is located at 110-00 Rockaway Boulevard in Jamaica, NY. Click here for more info on the Acqueduct Race Track website. 718.641.4700.
LIC Boathouse In Long Island City / Astoria NY
October 18: 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 not available.
NYC Parks – Golfing In Queens NY
October: Golfing
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. For more information click this link to the NYC Golf Courses.
Children / Kids. The pitch and putt golf course at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Street Fairs / Parades In Queens NY
We are not aware of any street fairs in Queens over the next couple of weeks, but we will update you as information becomes available.
There is a Halloween Parade in Jackson Heights - see the Halloween section above.
Theater In Queens NY
LGA Performing Arts Center In Long Island City NY
October 22: Meeting With Bodhisattva
At 2.30 pm and 8 pm. Taiwan’s main theater troupe dances the story of “one man’s chance encounter with a deity, whose only way to wisdom is in letting go.” Editor’s note – it looks esoteric, but also very interesting. Admission $12 / $8. Main Stage. See map and website info below.
Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25: Oyu Oro Afro-Cuban Experimental Dance Ensemble
At 7 pm. The NYC based troupe Oyu Oro and guest artists perform traditional dance and musical forms that derive from West African and Caribbean Cuban cultures. Admission $15 / $10. Little Theater. Click this link for a map of the location of the LGA Performing Arts Center in Long Island City. Click this link for more info at the LGA Performing Arts Center website. 718.482.5151.
Thursday, October 30: Costume party / Wilde Party / Dorian Gray
At 5 pm and 7 pm, respectively. This one man show is based upon the Wilde novel “The Picture Of Dorian Gray”. The story is about “a young man who falls in love with a portrait of himself and makes one dangerous wish”. General Admission $15 / $10. Little Theater. Click this link for a map of the location of the LGA Performing Arts Center in Long Island City. Click this link for more info at the LGA Performing Arts Center website. 718.482.5151.
Queens Theatre In The Park In Flushing
Wednesday, October 22 through Sunday October 26: The Irish … And How They Got That Way
Times are 2 pm on Wed, Thurs and Sat and 3 pm on Sun and 8 pm on Fri and Sat. This musical was written by the Frank McCourt author of Angela’s Ashes and is a “rousing musical trip through Irish history”. 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.
Chocolate Factory In Long Island City
Sunday, October 26: Silence Course
At 8 pm. A 45 minute film about Maria Llansol, a recently deceased Portuguese novelist. The film is done artistically, with what sounds like an interesting choreography that makes one think about human movement through time and space. Click here for a map of the location of the Chocolate Factory which is located at 5-49 49th Avenue in LIC. For more information about the film, click this link to go to the Chocolate Factory Theater website. Admission $3. Tel 718.482.7069.
Thalia Spanish Theatre In Sunnyside NY
Weekends starting October 3: Don Juan Por Los Siglos De Los Siglos
This is a play which is performed in English on Fridays at 8 pm and Saturdays at 3 pm; and in Spanish on Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 4 pm. Admission $25 / $22. Click this link for a map of the location of the Thalia theatre which is located at 41-17 Greenpoint Avenue in Sunnyside. 718.729.3880. For further info click this link to the Thalia Theatre website.
