Updated Weekly - FEBRUARY EVENTS
UPDATED 2 / 16 / 14
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FEBRUARY is the second month the year. It is also the month we celebrate Valentine's Day and the long Presidents' Day Weekend. The photo above was taken at the Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning Queens Big Draw Art Exhibit in December 2012. It was created by Elizabeth Catlett. Enjoy.
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Queens Art Events, Exhibits, Galleries & Queens Art Museums
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Resobox Gallery - LIC
Thru February 28: World Arigurumi Exhibition
There's an exhibit entitled World Arigurumi Exhibition of 4,000 cuddly figures made by 140 artists from 32 nations on exhibit. Resobox is located at 41-26 27th Street in LIC 11101. Tel 718.784.3680.
Qns Collective - LIC
January 17: Photo Exhibit of Dutch Kills Recent Growth
From 7 - 10 pm. By local photographer, Salvador Espinoza at 36-27 36th Street in LIC. Free.
Local Project - LIC
February 14: Single: A Valentine's Day Art Event
Begins at 6.30 pm. The Local Project is located at 11-47 44th Road in LIC. It's a multi-media art event featuring more than a dozen local artists. Free.
Jeffrey Leder Gallery - LIC
January 30 - February 22: International Painting NYC IV
From 6 - 8 pm opening reception 1/30. Includes expressionist acrylic works of Helaine Solier. Click here for Jeffrey Leder art gallery info / website. Free.
Materials For The Arts - LIC / Astoria / Sunnyside
February 19: Third Thursdays - Reuse Collage With Michael Albert
From 6.30 - 8.30 pm. MFTA sponsors a workshop every third Thursday of the month. This month Michael Albert leads a workshop to make collages with a variety of discarded objects. Free.
Click here for Materials For The Arts website, location & contact info. Admission is free unless specified & donations & welcome.
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning - Jamaica
February 6 - March: Memory / Quilting Our Personal Expressions / Untold Epic Story
From 6 - 10 pm reception opening night. Three new art exhibits named above, refreshments & people. Admission Free.
At the Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning in Jamaica, co-sponsored by Jamaica Center BID. Click the link above for map.
Flux Factory - Long Island City
February 12: Flux Thursday
On the second Thursday of every month there's a potluck dinner with presentations & conversation. Must bring food or beverage to share / free.
January 23: Exquisite Contraption - Quit While You're Ahead Party
Begins 8 pm. Celebrate end to a year long experiment recording the people and events at the Flux Factory. I think it's free & donations welcome.
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
February 6: First Fridays
Cocktails at 5.30 pm, discussion at 6 pm. Lecture / presentation with different themes about art, sculpture, architecture and design. Free w/ admission.
Thru May 31: Noguchi Photographs of the Jantar Mantars of Northern India
New exhibit of photos taken of 18th century Indian installations of outdoor sculptures designed to measure astronomical movements.
February 4 - September 13: Highlights from the Collection: Iconic Display
This exhibit examines the environment in which some Noguchi sculptures were first encountered. Context shapes perception.
LIC Art Bus shuttles between Noguchi, Socrates, PS1 MoMa and the Sculpture Center thru the summer.
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
February 8: Banquet For Pantagruel
Begins at 3 pm. A film / performance which is part of the Sunday Sessions.
February 22: Lynn Hershman Leeson presents an afternoon on the Future of Humanity
From 2 - 6 pm. Artistic discussion about programmable DNA and it's impact on the future. Need to rsvp tickets $15.
Admission $10 / $5 students and under 16 years free, 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.
Queens Museum Of Art [QMA] Exhibit in Flushing
February 7 - March 1: The Faces Of Islam
From 3 - 6 pm on 2/7. Opening reception & performance. The performances and photographic exhibit by LaGuardia College students seeks to break the stereotypes by showing people from many walks of American life who practice the Islamic faith. Free w/ admission. Also see LaGuardia College Performing Arts Center in 'Theatre' section below.
Thru February 8: Kodak Moment Picturing the World's Fairs
About the World's Fairs in FMCP.
Ongoing Exhibits: Tiffany Glass, NY Watershed, NYC Panorama & NYC 1939 & 1964 Worlds Fairs
Click here for story encompassing photos of each exhibit at the Queens Museum of Art.
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.
Sculpture Center - Long Island City
Thru March 30: Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook & Belleza y Felicidad
Opening reception 5 - 7 pm on 1/24. Three exhibits opened on 1/24 including a sculpture retrospective by Araya, a prominent Thai artist and a mini retrospective of the poetry booklets of a Buenos Aires literature and Art Collective.
Thru April 15: In Practice: Under Foundation
Annual open-call exhibition featuring the work of eleven artists.
Gallery hours are Thursday through Monday 12 noon - 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.
Socrates Sculpture Park
Thru March 22, 2015: Fall Exhibit EAFE
From 3 - 6 pm opening reception on 9/6. New Emerging Artist Fellowship Exhibition [EAFE] open in the park. 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.
PS 69 - Jackson Heights
January 8: NYS & NYC Public School Budgets
From 6 - 8.30 pm. Meeting to discuss some of the issues surrounding the upcoming public schools budget battles. Click here for PS 69 Jackson Heights map & info. Open to public.
LIC Partnership - LIC
January 30: Industrial & Commercial Incentives & Financing Breakfast
From 8 - 11 am. Topics include REAP, ICAP, CEP, ECSP, IDA, Recruitment & Training, SBA, NYSERDA, Term Loan, Line of Credit, Equipment Financing and more. At the Con Edision Learning Center 4382 Vernon Blvd in LIC. Admission $75 / $50 / $25.
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Also see Theater, Music & Art sections for dance performances
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning - JCAL
February :
At 2 pm and 7 pm. TBD. Admission 2 pm Free & 7 pm $15 / $12. Click for JCAL contact info & links.
Green Space - LIC
January 23 & 24: Take Root
Starts at 8 pm. Modern dance performance featuring JENNIFERCHINdance and Vanessa Van Wormer Dance. Admission $15.
January 25: Fertile Ground
Begins at 7 pm. Modern dance performances - New Works Showcase. Admission $10.
Click here for Green Space in LIC contact info, map, hours & links. And scroll down to Member Calendar for detailed event description.
Queens Buzz.com
February: Restaurants & Food
See restaurant reviews in the Queens Buzz Restaurant Reviews section of this site.
Mt Sinai / Rocco Sacramone - Astoria
February x: Healthy Dining
From 6 - 9 pm. TBD.
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Queens Greenmarkets / Farmers Markets 2014 - Queens
Click for info about Queens Farmers Markets opening & closing dates 2014 .
Some Queens farmers markets are sponsored by the City of New York Department of Parks and Recreation, Grow NYC, Local Harvest & Down To Earth Markets. Click here for Manhattan things to do manhattan.
You may also use the search function to find a report on CSA's [Community Supported Agriculture in Queens].
Astoria Farmers Market - July 9 - Nov 26, 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 11 - Nov 21, 2014
Fridays 8 am to 5 pm. Click to view a map of the Corona Farmers Market.
Elmhurst Farmers Market - June 3 - December 23, 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) - Year Round
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.
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 - July 13 - 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 - YEAR ROUND
Open Saturdays from 10 am - 3 pm. On the Standard Motor Lofts Building in LIC on Northern Blvd.
LIC - Youth Market
SATURDAYS 9 am - 4 pm. July 13 to November 23. Location: 48th Avenue & Vernon 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.
Rockaway Beach Farmers Market / Youth Market - July 13 - November 23, 2014
Open Saturdays 10 am - 3 pm. Click to view map of Rockaway Beach Farmers Market including info - TBD.
Sunnyside Farmers Market - June 7 - Dec 20, 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 February 8: Best of NY International Childrens Film Festival
Begins at varioius times. Three weekends of short films from the 2014NYICFF. The 2015 NYICFF begins late Feb.
February 13 - 15: Indie Cade East
Various times. It's a video gamers' paradise all weekend long. Admission .
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.
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.
NY Irish Center - LIC
February 7: Violinist Bernadette Morris
Cocktails at 7.30 pm / show at 8.30 pm. Vocalist who breathes new life into ancient Gaelic music. Admission $22 / $17.
February 17 & 18: Magdalen
Begins at 8 pm. A one woman show about the voices in a Dublin convent. Admission $17 / $12.
Located at 10-40 Jackson Ave in LIC / 718.482.0909.
Hindu Temple Society - Flushing
January 19: MLK Day: Freedom Rider From Forest Hills Recalls Epic Journey
From 3.30 - 6 pm. India Republic Day to commemorate the leaders of non-violence such as Mahatma Ghandi, Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela. The Hindu Temple is located at 143-09 Holly Avenue at Bowne Street in Flushing. Free.
Langston Hughes Library & Cultural Center - Corona
February 14: Anniversary Celebration
From 11 am to 7 pm. A celebration of Langston Hughes life including film, jazz, dance and performance and an appearance by Marjol Collette, Langston Hughes' neice. They are located at 101th Street & Northern Blvd in Corona. Free.
Voeker Orth Museum - Flushing
January 24: Ying Nung Ma's Touch of New York
From 1 - 4 pm. Taiwanese immigrant's photo perspective of NYC. Includes flautist performance by her daughter.
Suggested donation $2 - for kids 6 and under. Click photo for contact info and address which is 149-19 38th Avenue. Hours 1 - 4 pm Wed, Sat & Sun. Click here for a short report on the Voelker Orth House Museum.
Greater Astoria Historical Society GAHS - Astoria NY
January 31: Where Do We Go From Here?
Begins at 1 pm. Roundtable discussion regarding neighborhood development / evolution with leaders from art, community preservation, real estate, politicsl and restaurant sectors of Astoria / LIC. Moderated by Adrienne Onofri of Walking Queens Tours.
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. Current exhibit about East River ferries.
Click for The Greater Astoria Historical Society contact info, hours, map and a link.
Queens Historical Society / Kingsland Homestead - Flushing
February 14: Pearl Moscowitz's Last Stand
Begins at 1 pm. About a girl who stands up for the last tree in her neighborhood - the story is about accepting change and getting involved. Free.
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.
Also see Sports / Parks & History [above] & Theater Events [below]
Chinese New Year Day Parade 2015 - Flushing
February 21: Chinese New Year Day Parade
Unconfirmed - Begins 10 or 11 am. Begins off Flushing Main St at 39th Avenue.
Queens Botanical Garden
February: 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
February: 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
February: 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. Here's a link to some other Queens things to do in Queens.
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Also see Film & Theater & Parks
Louis Armstrong House In Corona NY
February: History House Tour
Exhibits & tour. 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
February 14: The Red Ball
Begins at 8 pm and the lounge is open at 7 pm. Jazz performance.
Click here to see the Flushing Town Hall schedule of events with link to tickets. 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.
This calendar contains events submitted by community & commercial organizations.
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Click here to view an archive of things to do in Queens.
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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.
Transportation Alternatives Meetings - Astoria
February X: Monthly Meeting / Also see Member Calendar
Begins at 6.30 pm. Monthly Meeting at Greater Astoria Historical Society on Broadway on 2nd Monday of month [unconfirmed]. Admission free.
Newtown Creek Wastewater Facility - Greenpoint Brooklyn
February 14: Tours
Begins at 10.30 am, 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm. Annual Valentine's Day tour of The Newtown Creek wastewater facility is located at 329 Greenpoint Avenue in Brooklyn. Free.
George Ryan Middles School - Flushing
January 24: Lego Robotics Competition
From 10 am - 4 pm. At JHS 216 at 64-20 175th Street Flushing. I think free to watch.
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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.
LIC Boathouse - LIC / Astoria September X: Hallets Cove Free Kyaking From 1 - 5 pm on TBD. Must be accompanied by an adult. Click for Hallets Cove map.Al Oerter Recreational Facility
February: 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
February: 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
February: Acqueduct / Belmont 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
February: 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.
Click on header above for Street Fairs in Queens for Sept, Oct & Nov.
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.
Thalia Theatre - Sunnyside
January 30 - thru March 22: Tango 5 Senses
Begins 8 pm Friday & Saturday and 4 pm Sunday. Performance of the dynamic, playful and romatic musical / dance performance of tango. Admission $40 / $37.
Click here to view a map of Thalia Theatre in Sunnyside
Chain Theatre - LIC
January 31: Pop Quiz, Hotshot: SPEED
Begins at 7 pm. Reading of action film [Speed] w/ audience participation. Admission $15 at VariationsTheatreGroup.com. Includes two drinks. Must be 21 or older.
February 13 & 15: War Of The Worlds
Begins at 8 pm Friday and 2 pm Sunday]. A film and parody program featuring War of the Worlds. See Jan 31 show for admission details.
Click here for the business listing w/ link to Chain Theatre in LIC for location and tickets to other shows.
LaGuardia College Performing Arts Center - LIC
February 7 : Identity Sacred
From 3 - 6 pm on 2/7. Opening reception & performance at Queens Museum in Flushing. The performances and photographic exhibit by LaGuardia College students seeks to break the stereotypes by showing people from many walks of American life who practice the Islamic faith. Free w/ admission. Also see Queens Museum in 'Art' section above.
Click graphic for links to home page which links to their website / tickets.
Click here to see the LaGuardia College Performing Arts Center schedule of events for the rest of the 2014 season. Click for contact info & map for La Guardia Performing Arts Center.
York College Performing Arts Center
February : TBD
Begins 4 pm, 7 pm, 3 pm & 12 noon respectively. TBD. Admission $10.
Click here for link to more detailed schedule & York College Performing Arts Center tickets.
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
Thru Feb 1: Hair - The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical
Begins at 8 pm, except for matinees on Sundays 1/25 & 2/1 at 2 pm. Rework of the 1970's musical Hair. Admission $18.
February 16: Launch Pad reading of Lily In Love.
Begins at 8 pm. Launch Pad reading of Lily In Love. Admission .
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.
The Chocolate Factory - LIC
March 10 - 28: Running Away From The One With The Knife
Begins at 8 pm Wednesday thru Saturday. A play about suicide and religious faith, and a memorial as well as an exorcism for a woman named Christina. Admission $20 / $15.
Admission on Thursdays is free for Queens residents on a first come first serve basis. Click here to view a report on a prior performance at the Chocolate Factory Theater LIC. Click here for a Chocolate Factory review / map and here for contact info, url and tickets for the Chocolate Factory in LIC.
Queens Theatre In The Park
February 14 & 15 : Ballet Hispanico
Begins at 2 pm and 8 pm Saturday & 3 pm Sunday. World renowned dance hispanic dance company returns to Queens. Click for Queens Theatre map & contact info and website link. Admission $25 / $38 / $42.
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