JANUARY EVENTS
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ROUGH DRAFT - UPDATED 1 / 17 / 14
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JANUARY is the first month of the year. It's about starting the new year off on the right foot. It's also the month of Martin Luther King Day.
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Flux Factory - Long Island City
January : No Flux Thursday
In January there's a fundraiser on the second Wednesday in lieu of the Flux Thursday. Begins at 8 pm. On the second Thursday of every month there's a potluck dinner with presentations & conversation. This month the presentations include TBD. Free with food or beverage contribution.
Click here to view a prior story about the Flux Factory or here for the Flux Factory listing including hours, contact info, map & links.
Noguchi Museum In Long Island City
January 3: First Fridays
Cocktails at 5.30 pm, discussion at 6 pm, and a lecture entitled Center of Attention, about a single work at the museum at 7 pm. Free w/ admission.
January 12: Second Sundays - Building The Bejing 1930 Exhibit
Begins at 3 pm. Lecture / presentation about building the Isamu Noguchi & Qi Baishi: Bejing 1930 Exhibit. Free w/ admission.
Thru January 26, 2014: Isamu Noguchi & Qi Baishi: Beijing 1930
New exhibit about Noguchi's influence by master ink painter Qi Baishi under whom Noguchi studied in Beijing circa 1930. Baishi was a famous Chinese artists who painted small things like ants and crickets.
Thru January 26, 2014: Space, Choreographed: Noguchi & Ruth Page
New exhibit exploring relationship between Noguchi and avante garde dancer and choreographer Ruth Page.
All programs are free with admission $10 / $5. Click here to view a prior story about the Noguchi Museum in Queens. Click here for the Noguchi Museum in Long Island City including hours, map, contact info and link.
MoMA PS1 Art Exhibits in Long Island City
December 8: Sunday Sessions
From 2 - 6 pm. Love and Math begins at 2 pm and rawlmeasure begins at 4 pm. Admission $12 / $10.
December 15: Mike Kelley - Looking Forward
From 1 - 6 pm. Princeton University lead discussion panel about the influence of Mike Kelley going forward. The Mike Kelley exhibit will run through February 2nd, 2014. Admission $12 / $10.
Admission $10 / $5 students, except on PS1 Warm Up Party Saturdays when admission is $15. Click here to view a report about PS1, or here for PSI Art Museum contact info, link, map and hours.
Sculpture Center - Long Island City
December: Garbage Bay, Exformation & Now Showing
Ongoing. Three exhibits with environmental themes. Free w/ admission.
Gallery hours are Thursday through Monday 11 am - 6 pm. Free admission, but a $5 donation is suggested. Click here to view a report on a prior Sculpture Center reception opening. Click for the Sculpture Center in Long Island City map, contact info & website link.
Queens Museum Of Art [QMA] Exhibit in Flushing
January 19: Queens International 2014
From 1 - 6 pm. Closing events associated with the Queens International including films from the Queens World Film Festival and scenes from Theatre 167's Jackson Heights Trilogy. The Queens International is art exhibits done by Queens local artists with poetry as the theme. Click here to view some photos of the Queens International 2014 in the photo slide show.
Museum Admission $5 / $2. 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 or the Queens Museum of Art contact info, hours, map & link.
Queens Council On The Arts
January 29: SPARC Artists
From 6 - 8 pm. Meet & greet the eleven Queens artists selected to bring art to SPARC (Seniors Partering with Artists Citywide) senior centers. Click this link to Queens Council On The Arts for link to their website.
Socrates Sculpture Park
Fall / Winter: EAFE Exhibit
EAFE [Emerging Artists Fellowship Exhibit] runs through the winter. Admission free.
The park is open during daylight hours year round. Click here to view short reports on a prior events at the Socrates Sculpture Park In LIC / Astoria. Click here for a listing of Socrates Sculpture Park in LIC / Astoria.
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Click the header above for Queens Business Meetings, Events & Workshops or this link to go to the Queens Public Notices section of this site.
Also see Social Section & Member Calendar below.
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning - Jamaica
December 4: First Fridays Professional Networking
From 6 - 10 pm. Music, drinks, art and networking for professionals 25 years of age on up. $10 / $5 w/ business card.
At the Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning in Jamaica, co-sponsored by Jamaica Center BID. Click the link above for map.
Obamacare - LaGuardia Community College
January : Affordable Care Act For Small Businesses
From 6.30 pm. Healthcare & insurance companies & government officials will be on hand to present & answer questions. Building E in Rm 111 at LaGuardia College.
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Also see Theater, Music & Art sections for dance performances
Green Space - LIC
January : Take Root
Starts at 8 pm. Modern dance performance by Isis Movement Dance Company. Admission $15.
January : Fertile Ground
Begins at 7 pm. Modern dance performances by Craig Hoke Zarah, Alvaro Gonzalez, Hazel Lever, Frances Rosario-Puleo, Pareena Lim, Susie Thiel. Admission $10.
Click here for Green Space in LIC in Space 301 - contact info, map, hours & links.
Queens Buzz.com
January: Restaurants & Food
See restaurant reviews in the Queens Buzz Restaurant Reviews section of this site. Click here for good restaurants for Valentine's Day in Astoria, LIC, Sunnyside, Woodside, Jackson Heights & Flushing Queens.
Dining In Queens
January: New Years Eve Parties & Restaurants
Click here for a listing of New Years Eve Parties in Queens.
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Queens Greenmarkets / Farmers Markets 2014 - Queens
Click for info about Queens Farmers Markets opening & closing dates 2013. Some Queens farmers markets are sponsored by the City of New York Department of Parks and Recreation, Grow NYC, Local Harvest & Community Markets.
You may also use the search function to find a report on CSA's [Community Supported Agriculture in Queens].
Astoria Farmers Market - July 10 - Nov 20, 2014 - Also see LIC for Socrates
WEDNESDAYS between 8 am – 3 pm. Click to view a map of the Astoria Farmers Market.
Corona Farmers Market - July 5 - Nov 22, 2014
Fridays 8 am to 3 pm. Click to view a map of the Corona Farmers Market.
Discontinued - Douglaston Farmers Market - July 8 - November 18, 2014
Sundays 8 am - 3 pm. Click here for Douglaston Farmers Market.
Elmhurst Farmers Market - June 4 - November 26, 2014
Tuesdays 8 am – 4 pm. Click to view a map of the Elmhurst Farmers Market near Elmhurst Hospital.
Flushing Farmers Mkt Qns Botanical Gardens - June 21 - Nov 22, 2014
Fridays 8.30 am - 4 pm off the north corner of the Queens Botanical Gardens. Click to view a map of the Flushing Farmers Market / Queens Botanical Garden Farmers Market.
Forest Hills (Post Office) - April 7 - Dec 29, 2014
Sundays 8 am - 3 pm at 70th Avenue and Queens Blvd [Post Office]. Click to view a map of the Forest Hills Farmers Market & Post Office.
Discontinued - Glendale / Atlas Park Farmers Market - June 16 - Nov 17, 2014
SATURDAYS between 8 am – 3 pm at the Shops At Atlas Park Mall in Glendale. Click to view a map of the Glendale Farmers Market.
Jackson Heights Farmers Market - OPEN YEAR ROUND
SUNDAYS between 8 am – 3 pm. Click to view a map to the Jackson Heights Farmers Market / Travers Park Farmers Market.
Jamaica Farmers Market - June 21 & 22 - Nov 23 & 24, 2014
Open Fridays and Saturdays from 8.30 am to 4 pm. Click to view a map of the Jamaica Farmers Market.
Long Island City LIC Farmers Market - June 1 - Nov 23, 2014
Open Saturdays from 8 am - 4 pm. Click to view a map of the Long Island City LIC Farmers Market at Socrates Sculpture Park Farmers Market.
LIC - Brooklyn Grange Farmers Market - May - November 2014
Open Saturdays from 10 am - 3 pm. On the Standard Motor Lofts Building in LIC on Northern Blvd.
Pomonok Flushing Farmers Market - July 12 - November 29, 2014
Open Fridays from 10 am - 5 pm. Click to view a map of Queens Community House Pomonok Center Farmers Market at 67-09 Kissena Blvd, Flushing 11367 - across from Queens College.
Ridgewood Farmers Market - July 13 - November 23, 2014
Open Saturdays 10 am - 3 pm. Click to view map of Ridgewood Farmers Market including info.
Sunnyside Farmers Market - June 1 - Dec 21, 2014
Saturdays between 8 am – 3 pm. Click to view a map of the Sunnyside Farmers Market.
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Also see Historic & Arts sections & Member Calendar
Museum Of The Moving Image - Astoria
Thru March 2, 2014: Independent Video Games
New exhibit featuring 25 indie video games 'that changed the world'.
Thru Jan 2014: Film Projectionists / Lights, Camera Astoria
Exhibit about film making in Astoria beginning in the 1920's. Click here to read a related report about TV / film production in Astoria.
Click to read our report on the newly remodeled Museum Of The Moving Image, or a review of a prior exhibit entitled Ming Wong, or about the Museum Of The Moving Image in Astoria.
Events are generally free with admission, which is $12 / $9 senior / $6 kids under 18. Click for the Museum Of The Moving Image contact info, hours, map and link.
NY Irish Center - LIC
January 17: Barbaric Genius
Begins at 7.30 pm / 8.15 pm. Film about John Healey author of The Grass Arena, who mysteriously disappeared and was found by the maker of this film who will be present for Q&A. Admission $11 / $6. Click for NY Irish Center map & links.
For More Films - Also see MOMA PS1 & Queens Museum of Art in Art section above.
FREE MOVIES IN QUEENS PARKS. Click for listing of free movies / films in Queens Parks - free movies in Queens parks.
Queens Historical Sites and Cultural Performances
Also see KIDS / PARADES section below. Click here for maps & info about Queens History.
New York State Pavillion - Flushing
January 25: Save The NY State Pavillion
Begins at 2 pm. Presentation on How To Save The NY State Pavillion. Click for map and website links for Queens Theatre in the Park in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
King Manor - Jamaica
December 6: Classical Concert
Begins at 6 pm. Wine & cheese and piano & violin classical concert. Admission $15 or $20. Click here for a map of King Manor in Jamaica.
Langston Hughes Library & Cultural Center - Corona
January 18: Border Film Series
From 2 - 4 pm. A series of short films about the struggle for human rights. At the Langston Hughes Library / cultural center in Corona.
Jamaica Library - Jamaica
January 18: Tribute To Dr. King
Begins at 1 pm. Joy Kelley will talk about the civil rights movement with a first person perspective. Free. At the Queens Central Libary in Jamaica.
Voeker Orth Museum - Flushing
DECEMBER 8 - HISTORIC HOUSE TOURS - See Qns Historical Society
Thru November 4: From Immigrant Home To Neighborhood Museum
Exhibit about the evolution of the Voelker House into a museum. Once a part of the Parsons Estate, the house was built in 1891 in conjunction with the extension of the LIRR and the new Murray Hill suburb.
Suggested donation $2 - for kids 6 and under. Click photo for contact info and address which is 149-19 38th Avenue. Click here for a short report on the Voelker Orth House Museum.
Greater Astoria Historical Society GAHS - Astoria NY
December 9: Forgotten Queens Book Signing & Holiday Party
GAHS Meeting begins at 6.30 pm & presentation at 7 pm. New book about Queens 1920's to 1950's. Free admission / books available for purchase.
Ongoing - Museum Exhibits
GAHS has a 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.
Click for The Greater Astoria Historical Society contact info, hours, map and a link.
Queens Historical Society / Kingsland Homestead - Flushing
December 8: HISTORIC HOUSE TOURS
From 1 - 5 pm. Seven historic houses in Flushing / Corona. Click here for prior coverage of the Latimer House, Flushing Town Hall, Voelker Orth Museum, Bowne House, Friends Meeting House, Kingsland Homestead and the Louis Armstrong House.
Admission $10 online / $12 at door for access to all sites. Purchase tickets online at holidayhousetour2013.eventbrite.com, or from the Queens Historical Society. Trolley service will be provided along with treats at each destination.
Ongoing - Kingsland Homestead Museum
May 2012 - exhibit spaces [only] closed for remodeling. Admission $3 / $2 and children / kids under 10 free. Click for Queens Historical Society in Flushing contact info, hours, map and link.
Louis Latimer House
DECEMBER 8 - HISTORIC HOUSE TOURS - See Qns Historical Society
Ongoing - Louis Latimer House
Open weekends. Click here for the business listing of the Louis Latimer House is located at 34-41 137th Street in Flushing. Admission $10 / $7.
Also see Sports / Parks & Historic & Theater Events [below]
Queens Botanical Garden
January: Nature For Everyone
The Queens Botanical Garden carries a wide range of plant life and also offers classes and exhibits.
Admission $4 / $3 / $2. Hours vary by season. The Botanical Gardens are a good place for Children / Kids to learn about the environment. Click this link for a business listing of the Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing including contact info & links to website & map.
New York Hall Of Science
January: Science For Kids & Adults
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 this link for our business listing of the New York Hall Of Science which includes contact info and links to website & map.
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.
Admission $7 / $3. The zoo is open weekdays from 10 am - 5 pm and from 10 am - 5.30 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Good for Children / Kids. And they have a new cafe. Click this link to the business listing of the Queens Zoo in Flushing for contact info & links to website & map.
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Also see Dance in Queens, Film in Queens, Theater in Queens, & History in Queens
NY Irish Center - LIC
January : TBD
Begins at 7.30 pm / 8.30 pm. TBD. Admission $27 / $15. Click for NY Irish Center map & links.
Louis Armstrong House In Corona NY
December: Louis Armstrong & Baseball
DECEMBER 8 - HISTORIC HOUSE TOURS - SEE QUEENS HISTORICAL SOCIETY ABOVE
Louis Armstrong was a Brooklyn Dodgers and Mets fan. Admission $10 / $7 which includes 40 minute House Tour - last one begins at 4 pm.
Click to our report on the Louis Armstrong House tours in Queens or here for The Louis Armstrong House in Corona info.
Flushing Town Hall - Flushing
December 1: Hanukkah Oh Hanukkah
Begins at 1 pm & 3 pm. Robin Bady and Deni Bonet tell Hanukkah stories and sing. Admission $10 / $5.
December 6: Cocktails & Boogie Woogie, Ragtime & Stride Piano Music
At 6 pm there's a young professionals' mixer. Followed by a concert at 8 pm. Admission $15 / $10.
December 8: Historic House Tour - See Queens Historical Society above
Begins at 1 pm. See details in History section above.
December 13: Amanda Monaco
Cocktails begin at 6 pm & concert at 8 pm. Grammy nominated jazz musician performs. Admission $15 / $10.
December 21: Kwanzaa Workshop
Begins at 3 pm. Learn about Kwanzaa self-determination & style. Admission free.
Click here to see the Flushing Town Hall schedule of events 2013. Ongoing - the suggested donation is $5. Click here for Flushing Town Hall in Flushing Queens contact info, hours, map & link.
FREE LIVE MUSIC IN QUEENS. Click here for free things to do in Astoria, LIC, Sunnyside, Woodside, Jackson Heights, Flushing, Jamaica and Queens Summer 2011.
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Click to the Queens Issues section or the Eco-Friendly Queens section for related reports. Click this link to go to the Queens Public Notices section of this site.
January 26: Mongsignor Hardiman Farewell Mass - St Sebastian's
Begins 1.15 pm. Monsignor Hardiman, after serving St Sebastian's for well over a decade, will be departing for Brooklyn. The mass will be followed by a reception in the Pope Francis Auditorium.
February 10: Luke Adams Fundraiser - Murphy's Bar - Rescheduled From 2/3
From 5 - 8 pm. Fundraiser, including the selling of items from Luke's travels around the world, to raise funds to cover hospital bills. Murphy's is at the corner of 49th and Skillman Ave in Sunnyside. Admission free.
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Queens parks are open year round - also see Social & Kids sections for park events. Click for 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 2012.
Al Oerter Recreational Facility
January: Public Indoor Basketball Court, Computer Labs, Exercise Rooms, Handball Court, Dance Studio & Ping Pong Tables In Queens
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
January: Golfing in Queens
Click here for story, maps & info about the public golf courses in Queens.
Queens Golf Courses are open year round.
Aqueduct / Belmont Race Track In Jamaica NY
January: Acqueduct Racetrack
Horse Races. Use the following links for more current info. Gates open at 11 am and General Parking is free.
Click for a map with directions 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 & Ice Skating In Queens NY
January: Aquatic Center & World Class Ice Rink
The Flushing facilities are open year around. 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.
Click here for a complete listing of swimming pools in Queens Parks, as well as a smattering of other non-profit public pools in Queens. All outdoor swimming pools in public parks close after Labor Day Weekend.
The Flushing 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 for a map of the Queens Ice Rink and Natatorium Indoor Swimming Pool, and the business listing of the NYC Parks department - NYC Queens Parks.
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Also check the Kids, Historic / Culture, & Sports / Parks sections for related events.
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Click here for a full listing of Queens Street Fairs MAPS showing the location of them.
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Also see Dance, Music, Art & History sections above.
Chain Theatre - LIC
December 6 - 8, 10 - 15, 19 - 21: Regift of the Magi
Showtimes are 8 pm except Sunday when matinees begin at 4 pm. Modern Adaptation of the three wise men visiting Christ. Admission $10.
Click here for the business listing w/ link to Chain Theatre in LIC for location and tickets to other shows.
Thalia Spanish / English Theatre - Sunnyside
January 31: The Best Of Tango
Begins at 8 pm Fridays & Saturdays / 4 pm Sundays. Performances of some of the great Latin tangos choreographed by Angel Gil Orrios, accompanied by music arranged by Latin Grammy winner Raul Jaurena. Performances in both Spanish and English. Admission $35 / $32 [$30 for all - Fridays only].
Click here to view a map of Thalia Theatre in Sunnyside
LaGuardia College Performing Arts Center - LIC
February: TBD
Begins at 3 pm. TBD. Admission $15 / $20 reserved seating - click here for link to LPAC tickets.
Click here to see the LaGuardia College Performing Arts Center schedule of events for the rest of the 2012 season. Click for contact info & map for La Guardia Performing Arts Center.
York College Performing Arts Center
February 6: Cosby / Savage
Begins at 7 pm. Admission TBD.
February 28, March 1 & 2: The Hedge
Begins at 8 pm on 2/28, 2 pm & 7 pm on 3/1 and 6 pm on 3/2. Modern adaptation of the life of Job. Admission $30 / $25 / $10.
Click here to view a map of York College Performing Arts Center and click here to view the full season advertisement of YPAC theater in Jamaica NY including links to purchase tickets online.
The Secret Theatre - LIC Long Island City
December 6 - 22: Oliver - The Musical
Begins at 7.30 pm Thursday thru Saturday with 3 pm matinee on Sunday, except 12/8 when it's at 7.30 pm. Classic holiday musical. Admission $25 / $15.
December 18 - 22: Get Me To The Ball On Time
Begins at 7.30 pm Friday & Saturday w/ 2 pm matinees Saturday & Sunday. Potpourri of classic fairytale and pop culture about Cinderella. Admission $18 / $10.
Click here to view a prior review of the Secret Theatre in LIC, or here for business listing for the Secret Theatre in LIC including map and website links.
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