TODAY IN QUEENS

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The Queens Tourism Council recommends the following hotels:

Courtyard Marriott JFK

145-11 North Conduit Ave.
Jamaica, NY 11436 

Half-price Drinks at 10 Venues Feb. 27 to March 4

As part of Yelp Drinks NYC, 10 Queens establishments will feature at least three adult beverages for 50 percent from Feb. 27 to March 4. Mention "Yelp Drinks" to take advantage of the promotion at the following water holes: Alfewife; Astor Room; Karaoke Shout; Mad Donkey; Mosaic Cafe & Lounge; Molly Blooms; Sean Ogs Tavern; Tap House; Xio Lounge; and Z Lounge at the Z Hotel. For drink specials and addresses, click here.

Celebration of Jazz at Resorts World until March 3

Resorts World Casino New York City, located in South Jamaica, pays homage to Queens and African American History Month with A Celebration of Jazz in Queens Through Art & Music at the Times Square Atrium until March 3. The free exhibit includes artwork and music. For information, click here.

String Quartet in Forest Hills on March 3

The Praxis String Quartet will perform at The Church-in-the-Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills, on Saturday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. Organized by Musica Reginae Productions, the program will include Dvorak's String Quartet in F Major, Brahms's Piano Quintet in F Minor, Musik für den Schultheiß by David T. Little and Boded for String Quartet by Eyal Maoz. Little and Maoz will be present to discuss their works. For more information, try 718.894.2178 or www.musicareginae.org.

Civic Action in Long Island City on March 11

The Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33rd Rd., will host a discussion on Long Island City, while exhibiting Civic Action, a show featuring local artists' visions for the community, on Sunday, March 11, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Topics will include green spaces, economic development and transportation. Registration not required; pay what you wish. At 3 p.m., Civic Action team members will discuss a section of Long Island City as part of Community in Context: The Story of Ravenswood. For more information, click here.

The Official Blues Brothers Revue on March 17

This concert stars the two lovable characters from the Blues Brothers movie who use the power of music to seek redemption from their wicked ways. The Official Blues Brothers Revue is the only Blues Brothers show officially sanctioned by Dan Ackroyd and John Belushi's widow, Judith Belushi Pisano. Party in style with Jake, Elwood, their Gospel Singers and the Intercontinental Rhythm and Blues Revue Band. Saturday, March 17, 8 p.m., Queensborough Performing Arts Center, 222-05 56th Ave., Bayside, $35. For more information, click here.

East Meets West With New Prix-Fixe Menu at Deluge

Starting on Monday, Feb. 20 and running for a few months, Flushing's famous Deluge Restaurant, located in the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel at 135-20 39th Ave., will offer a $16.88 lunch special that gives patrons the opportunity to mix cuisines. Diners chose one starter and one entree from various "Eastern" selections, such as Cucumber Spicy Bean Sauce and Sichuan Chicken, and various "Western" options, such as Butternut Squash Soup and Margherita Pizza. For more information, click here.

Fighting Lack of Train Service With Laughs, Bargain

In response to a recent announcement that the MTA will be shutting down certain 7 train stops during the next 12 weekends, the Laughing Devil comedy club will cut $2.25 from any weekend ticket purchased online with the promo code 7Train. For more information on the Long Island City establishment, click here.

2011-2012 Season Is Here

Classical music

Theater/Dance

Family programming

and more!

The Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College has a new line-up of top-notch performances this new season. A piano trio, a string quartet and cellist will headline the shows. 

For more information, go to www.kupferbergcenter.org.                  

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