events 7/26/10
Knight's Move
Started 5/03, ends today
8:00 p.m. - Midnight at Sculpture Center, 44-19 Purves Street. SculptureCenter is pleased to present Knight's Move , a group exhibition organized by SculptureCenter curator Fionn Meade. Knight's Move will be on view May 3 - July 26, 2010. On Thursday, June 3, 8pm - Midnight with
Yuji Agematsu, Tom Thayer, Circuit Des Yeux, and Mother Earth. On Saturday, June 26 Joanna Malinowska, Anna Ostoya, Alexandre Singh, and New Humans. Please visit
www.sculpture-center.org for complete information on exhibitions and events.
Long Island City
Colossal Bugs with Martin Basher
Starts today, through Fri 7/30
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. (rain or shine) at Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard. Make an incredibly colorful imaginary insect using a wide range of sculptural and painting materials. With two legs or twenty, a dozen eyes or just one, participants will be able to design their own personalized bugs. They will look great on a windowsill or hanging from a lampshade! For more information visit:
www.socratessculpturepark.org or call: 718. 956.1819.
Long Island City
Alley Pond Adventure Course
Ongoing, through 11/21
This event repeats every week on Sunday between 5/2/2010 and 11/21/2010 at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center. Our programs foster trust, problem-solving and team-building while providing outdoor recreational fun. Open to families and individuals agess 8 and above. For more information call 718- 217-4685 or visit
www.nycgovparks.org.
Cityscape: Surveying the Urban Biotope
Ongoing, ends Sun 8/01
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard. Explores the presence of nature in the fabric of urban life, with eleven new works by artists: Saul Becker, George Boorujy, William Cordova, David Kennedy Cutler, Lillian Gerson, Janelle Iglesias, Katherine McLeod, Ester Partegàs, Zena Verda Pesta, Christine Howard Sandoval, and Mark Lawrence Stafford.
For more information call: 718-956-1819 or visit: www.socratessculpturepark.org.
Long Island City
Forest Park Sport Clinics: Karate
Ongoing, through 8/17
Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Forest Park Headquarters (in
Forest Park). Children and adults, age 7 and older may participate in this free Karate clinic. This introductory class is taught by Shorinjiryu Kenryukan Karate and participants will learn basic skills, discipline and self-defense. Registration required. For more information call: 718-235-4100 or visit:
www.nyc.gov/parks
Forest Hills
, Glendale
, Kew Gardens
, Richmond Hill
, Woodhaven
Forest Park Sport Clinics: Skateboarding Clinic
Ongoing, through 8/16
Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Forest Park Skate Park (in
Forest Park). Children age 7-14 may participate in this
free clinic for skateboarding instruction. Learn the basic skills of skateboarding in the new Forest Park skate park! Participants must bring a skateboard and helmet to each class. Wrist guards, knee pads and elbow pads will be provided. Registration required, call (718) 235-4100 for details.
Forest Hills
, Glendale
, Kew Gardens
, Richmond Hill
, Woodhaven
A Visual History of Freedom: An Exhibit For Young Learners & Families
Ongoing, through 1/01/11
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. (or by appointment) at Kingsland Homestead, 43-35 37th Ave. This illustrated piece of historical fiction explores the colonists' strength and perseverance in gaining freedom and personal liberties in an otherwise oppressive environment during the 17th century in New Amsterdam under the rule of Peter Stuyvesant. It provides a lively narrative for young readers learning about tales of activism in New Amsterdam and the surrounding areas in New York City, which led to the religious freedom that we continue to enjoy today in our country. For more information please call (718) 939-0647 ext. 17.
Flushing
Elmhurst Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/23
Schedule: Tuesdays, July 13 through November 23, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: 41st Avenue between 80th and 81th Streets. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Elmhurst
Citi Field Tours
Ongoing, through 10/01
The New York Mets invite you to take a guided tour of Citi Field. Visit the Clubhouse, Field and Dugout, Production Areas, Press Box, Suite Levels, and the Mets Hall of Fame and Museum! Admission: $10 – adults, $7 – children 12 & under, $7 – seniors (60+), and Children under 22" free. Visit
www.mets.com/tours for available dates on Saturdays and Sundays or call 718-507-TIXX.
Flushing
Amazon Voyage Rain Forest Videos:
Ongoing, through 8/22
2 & 3 p.m. at The New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 Street. Amazon Voyage: Take a virtual journey on the widest river in the world and learn about amazing creatures including piranhas, anacondas, stingrays, and pink dolphins! Investigate the social and economic choices that shape the Amazon region through the eyes and hands of field researchers and the people. For more information call: 718-699-0005 or visit:
www.nyscience.org
Corona
Corona Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/19
Schedule: Fridays, July 9 through November 19.
Location: Roosevelt Ave at 103 Street.
Subway: 7 to 103 St/Corona Plaza.
Bus: Q23. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Corona
Hunters Point Long Island City Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/24
Schedule: Wednesdays, July 7 - November 24, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: On 48th Ave between Vernon Blvd and 5th St, 1 block away from Gantry Park.
Subway: 7 train to Vernon-Jackson or G to 21st Street
. Bus: Q103
. Ferry: New York Water Taxi to Hunters Point. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Long Island City
Astoria Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/17
Schedule: Wednesdays, July 7 through November 17, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: On 14th Street between 31st Ave. and 31st Road.
Subway: N or R to Broadway.
Bus: Q104. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Astoria
Free First Fridays at the Noguchi Museum
Ongoing, through 9/03
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at
The Noguchi Museum, 32-37 Vernon Blvd. The Noguchi Museum in Long Island City is free on the first Friday of every month! Enjoy wine and beer in our sculpture garden from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information call: 718-204-7088 or visit:
www.noguchi.org
Long Island City
Waterfront Concert Series 2010
Ongoing, through 8/12
7:30pm. at Astoria Park Lawn - Shore Blvd. between Hell Gate Bridge and the Pool. Central Astoria Local Development Coalition Inc. presents Independence Celebration featuring an evening of Big Band Music with Joe Battaglia and the NY Big Band followed by a spectacular Grucci Fireworks display. For more information call 718-728-7820 or visit www.centralastoria.org
Astoria
Bayside Historical Society Opens New Virtual Exhibit
Ongoing, through 10/31
The Bayside Historical Society (BHS) has just opened a new virtual exhibit on its website that allows visitors to get an overview of Bayside's history in a fun and interactive way. Take a Cruise Through the History of Bayside is a timeline with text and photos that begins in 1639 (the year that the Dutch West India Company acquired the land from the Matinecock tribe) and ends in 2000 (when the nationally-acclaimed alternative rock group Bayside Band was formed). Along the way, viewers can learn about the Bell family, a murder at the Bayside Yacht Club, producer John Golden (whose estate was bequeathed to NYC upon his death and is now John Golden Park; and much more. The exhibit is located at
www.baysidehistorical.org. For more information, call (718) 352-1548.
Bayside
Priscila de Carvalho, "(IN)VISIBLE CITIES"
Ongoing, through 8/21
Exhibiton Dates: June 24 - August 21, 2010. Opening Reception - Thursday, June 24; 6 - 8 p.m. at Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning, 161-04 Jamaica Ave. For more information
click here
Jamaica
Atlas Park Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/20
Schedule: Saturdays, June 12 - November 20, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In Atlas Park Mall, Cooper Ave and 80th St, Glendale.
Subway: L train to Grand Street, Q54 to Atlas Park. M train to Middle Village / Metropolitan Ave, Q54 to Atlas Park. E train to Jamaica/Van Wick, Q54 to Atlas Park. E, J, or Z trains to Soothing Blvd, Q54 to Atlas Park.
Bus: Q54, Q45, Q11, Q29. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Glendale
Jackson Heights Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 12/19
Schedule: Sundays, June 6 through December 19, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: 34 Avenue between 77 & 78 Streets, and on 78 St between 34 Avenue and Northern Blvd. Subway: 7 to 74 St/Broadway; E, F, V, R, G to Jackson Heights/Roosevelt. Bus: Q66, Q47, Q49, Q81, Q33. For more information visit: www.grownyc.org
Jackson Heights
Sunnyside Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 12/18
Schedule: Saturdays, June 5 - December 18, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: On Skillman Ave. between 42 & 43 Streets.
Subway: 7 to 40 St or 46 St
. Bus: Q60, Q32, Q104. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Sunnyside
Dancing Under the Stars
Ongoing, ends Wed 7/28
Wednesdays at 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in Little Bay Park roller hockey rink. Bring your dancing shoes and join us for free ballroom dance lessons (first 45 minutes only), dancing, music, and fun! For directions or additional information, please call (718) 352-4793 ext. 301
Bayside
Adult Fitness Walk
Ongoing, through 9/21
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. in the entrance to Fort Totten Park. Join us for a free adult fitness walking program along scenic Joe Michael's Mile. The walks will be led by an instructor from The Fitness Consultants. For more information or directions, please call: 718-352-4793 ext. 301 or visit:
nyc.gov/parks
Bayside
Native Bayside
Ongoing, through 12/31
Native Bayside explores the prehistoric occupation of Bayside and Northeastern Queens through the culmination of archaeological fieldwork by the New York Institute of Anthropology. A $3 donation is requested. The accompanying "Native Voice" oral history program is available online at
www.baysidehistorical.org, and features interviews about the local native experience.
Bayside
Register Now for the Spring Session of the HSBC Children's Garden at QBG
Ongoing, through 10/02
A free HSBC Children¹s Garden Family Day will be held on Saturday, March 6, from 2-4p.m. Families will get a preview of the HSBC Children¹s Garden Program and will receive $50 off tuition if they sign up for the Spring Session that day. In addition, any child who registers for the Spring and Summer Sessions at the same time will get the Fall Session for free. For more information parents can visit:
queensbotanical.org or contact Rebecca at: 718-886-3800
Flushing
Arts, Culture, and Fun
Ongoing, through 8/10
The Arts, Culture & Fun series offers a variety of cultural events, including, book readings and signings, film screenings, lectures on arts, dance, history, photography and music, as well as concerts, architecture, food, popular culture and much more. These events are held at various recreation centers throughout the city. For more information on the location and time of these series please visit: Arts Culture and Fun Series
Jamaica
, Elmhurst
, Flushing
Senior Program
Ongoing, through 12/31
Thursday - 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at
Detective Keith L. Williams Field House - 106-16 173rd Street, Jamaica. Take part in this senior program that offers Bid, whist cards, crafts and more! Ages 55 and up. Center membership is required to take part in all programs. For more information call: 718-523-6912.
Jamaica
Behind the Screen
Ongoing, through 12/31
The daily core exhibition,
Behind the Screen, at
Museum of the Moving Image illuminates the many processes involved in producing, marketing, and exhibiting the moving image, with more than 1000 film and television artifacts, computer-based interactive experiences, commissioned installations, audio-visual materials, and demonstrations of professional equipment and techniques.
(718) 784-0077
Astoria
Noguchi ReINstalled
Ongoing, through 10/24/10
Through consultation of
The Noguchi Museum's vast photographic archives, every effort has been made to present the collection as close to Noguchi's original intentions as possible. A number of objects loaned to exhibitions abroad have been returned to their intended configuration in the Museum's galleries and garden, and a number of recent acquisitions to the Museum's collections are now on view.
718-204-7088
Long Island City
"The Castle"
Ongoing, through 12/31/10
This exhibit on the
Bayside Historical Society explores the origins of the Officers' Club at Fort Totten from its design in the mid-19th century by the Army Corps of Engineers to its use as the original School of Application in 1887. Before and after photos detail the enormous task of restoring this Victorian era jewel. A $3 donation is requested.
718-352-1548
Bayside
"If the Hat Fits"
Ongoing, through 12/31/10
This exhibit on the
Bayside Historical Society explores history through headwear, showcasing hats throughout time, including the top hat, the bowler, the pill box and the panama hat, among others. Each hat from the collection of 19 pieces tells a story about changing styles, local history, and the world at large. A $3 donation is requested.
Bayside
Bayside Life: on the Edge of Modernity
Ongoing, through 12/31/10
Bayside Historical Society has yet another exhibit:
Bayside Life: on the Edge of Modernity. This exhibit details life as it was in the Bayside community 70 years ago, featuring photographs, memorabilia, documents, accompanying narrative, and reproductions of a local magazine,
Bayside Life, published from 1939-1941. A $3 donation is requested.
Bayside
events 7/27/10
Summer Fun Children's Series 2010
10:30 a.m. at Athens Square Park located in 30th Avenue and 30th Street presents "This Land is Your Land." For more information visit:
www.centralatoria.org
Astoria
Mommy, Music & Me, Inc. Presents: Music Together
10:00 a.m. at Alley Pond Park (76th Avenue off Springfield Boulevard). Enjoy music and movement activites for parents and children ages birth to seven years and the adults that want to play with them. Please bring chairs or a blanket. For directions or additonal information, please call: 718-352-4793 or visit our website at
www.nyc.gov/parks
Douglaston
Changing Cultures of Queens: A Walking Anthology - Jackson Heights to Sunnyside
6:00 p.m. at Manuel de Dios Unanue triangle, 83 St/Roosevelt Ave (#7 to local 82 St.). Same territory as the tour above (June 22) but in reverse and hence avariation. We will mostly be looking in the opposite direction and focus on some different features. Sunnyside has an influx of yuppies and a great collection of restaurants where no ethnic group seems to predominate. Tuition:$15 each walk. For more information visit:
www.geognyc.com
Jackson Heights
, Sunnyside
toddler Time
9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. At
Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd. Toddlers love to explore new surroundings. Why not give your child a chance to explore the wonderful world of nature! Create nature crafts, read stories, take short natures walks, pet APEC's animals and begin to appreciate nature. Ages: 24-35 months (parental participation). Admission: $64M/$72NM. For more information please call: 718-229-4000 or visit:
alleypond.com
Douglaston
Colossal Bugs with Martin Basher
Ongoing, through Fri 7/30
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. (rain or shine) at Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard. Make an incredibly colorful imaginary insect using a wide range of sculptural and painting materials. With two legs or twenty, a dozen eyes or just one, participants will be able to design their own personalized bugs. They will look great on a windowsill or hanging from a lampshade! For more information visit:
www.socratessculpturepark.org or call: 718. 956.1819.
Long Island City
Alley Pond Adventure Course
Ongoing, through 11/21
This event repeats every week on Sunday between 5/2/2010 and 11/21/2010 at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center. Our programs foster trust, problem-solving and team-building while providing outdoor recreational fun. Open to families and individuals agess 8 and above. For more information call 718- 217-4685 or visit
www.nycgovparks.org.
Cityscape: Surveying the Urban Biotope
Ongoing, ends Sun 8/01
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard. Explores the presence of nature in the fabric of urban life, with eleven new works by artists: Saul Becker, George Boorujy, William Cordova, David Kennedy Cutler, Lillian Gerson, Janelle Iglesias, Katherine McLeod, Ester Partegàs, Zena Verda Pesta, Christine Howard Sandoval, and Mark Lawrence Stafford.
For more information call: 718-956-1819 or visit: www.socratessculpturepark.org.
Long Island City
Forest Park Sport Clinics: Karate
Ongoing, through 8/17
Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Forest Park Headquarters (in
Forest Park). Children and adults, age 7 and older may participate in this free Karate clinic. This introductory class is taught by Shorinjiryu Kenryukan Karate and participants will learn basic skills, discipline and self-defense. Registration required. For more information call: 718-235-4100 or visit:
www.nyc.gov/parks
Forest Hills
, Glendale
, Kew Gardens
, Richmond Hill
, Woodhaven
Forest Park Sport Clinics: Skateboarding Clinic
Ongoing, through 8/16
Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Forest Park Skate Park (in
Forest Park). Children age 7-14 may participate in this
free clinic for skateboarding instruction. Learn the basic skills of skateboarding in the new Forest Park skate park! Participants must bring a skateboard and helmet to each class. Wrist guards, knee pads and elbow pads will be provided. Registration required, call (718) 235-4100 for details.
Forest Hills
, Glendale
, Kew Gardens
, Richmond Hill
, Woodhaven
A Visual History of Freedom: An Exhibit For Young Learners & Families
Ongoing, through 1/01/11
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. (or by appointment) at Kingsland Homestead, 43-35 37th Ave. This illustrated piece of historical fiction explores the colonists' strength and perseverance in gaining freedom and personal liberties in an otherwise oppressive environment during the 17th century in New Amsterdam under the rule of Peter Stuyvesant. It provides a lively narrative for young readers learning about tales of activism in New Amsterdam and the surrounding areas in New York City, which led to the religious freedom that we continue to enjoy today in our country. For more information please call (718) 939-0647 ext. 17.
Flushing
Elmhurst Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/23
Schedule: Tuesdays, July 13 through November 23, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: 41st Avenue between 80th and 81th Streets. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Elmhurst
Amazon Voyage Rain Forest Videos:
Ongoing, through 8/22
2 & 3 p.m. at The New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 Street. Amazon Voyage: Take a virtual journey on the widest river in the world and learn about amazing creatures including piranhas, anacondas, stingrays, and pink dolphins! Investigate the social and economic choices that shape the Amazon region through the eyes and hands of field researchers and the people. For more information call: 718-699-0005 or visit:
www.nyscience.org
Corona
Citi Field Tours
Ongoing, through 10/01
The New York Mets invite you to take a guided tour of Citi Field. Visit the Clubhouse, Field and Dugout, Production Areas, Press Box, Suite Levels, and the Mets Hall of Fame and Museum! Admission: $10 – adults, $7 – children 12 & under, $7 – seniors (60+), and Children under 22" free. Visit
www.mets.com/tours for available dates on Saturdays and Sundays or call 718-507-TIXX.
Flushing
Corona Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/19
Schedule: Fridays, July 9 through November 19.
Location: Roosevelt Ave at 103 Street.
Subway: 7 to 103 St/Corona Plaza.
Bus: Q23. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Corona
Hunters Point Long Island City Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/24
Schedule: Wednesdays, July 7 - November 24, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: On 48th Ave between Vernon Blvd and 5th St, 1 block away from Gantry Park.
Subway: 7 train to Vernon-Jackson or G to 21st Street
. Bus: Q103
. Ferry: New York Water Taxi to Hunters Point. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Long Island City
Astoria Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/17
Schedule: Wednesdays, July 7 through November 17, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: On 14th Street between 31st Ave. and 31st Road.
Subway: N or R to Broadway.
Bus: Q104. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Astoria
Free First Fridays at the Noguchi Museum
Ongoing, through 9/03
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at
The Noguchi Museum, 32-37 Vernon Blvd. The Noguchi Museum in Long Island City is free on the first Friday of every month! Enjoy wine and beer in our sculpture garden from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information call: 718-204-7088 or visit:
www.noguchi.org
Long Island City
Waterfront Concert Series 2010
Ongoing, through 8/12
7:30pm. at Astoria Park Lawn - Shore Blvd. between Hell Gate Bridge and the Pool. Central Astoria Local Development Coalition Inc. presents Independence Celebration featuring an evening of Big Band Music with Joe Battaglia and the NY Big Band followed by a spectacular Grucci Fireworks display. For more information call 718-728-7820 or visit www.centralastoria.org
Astoria
Priscila de Carvalho, "(IN)VISIBLE CITIES"
Ongoing, through 8/21
Exhibiton Dates: June 24 - August 21, 2010. Opening Reception - Thursday, June 24; 6 - 8 p.m. at Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning, 161-04 Jamaica Ave. For more information
click here
Jamaica
Bayside Historical Society Opens New Virtual Exhibit
Ongoing, through 10/31
The Bayside Historical Society (BHS) has just opened a new virtual exhibit on its website that allows visitors to get an overview of Bayside's history in a fun and interactive way. Take a Cruise Through the History of Bayside is a timeline with text and photos that begins in 1639 (the year that the Dutch West India Company acquired the land from the Matinecock tribe) and ends in 2000 (when the nationally-acclaimed alternative rock group Bayside Band was formed). Along the way, viewers can learn about the Bell family, a murder at the Bayside Yacht Club, producer John Golden (whose estate was bequeathed to NYC upon his death and is now John Golden Park; and much more. The exhibit is located at
www.baysidehistorical.org. For more information, call (718) 352-1548.
Bayside
Atlas Park Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/20
Schedule: Saturdays, June 12 - November 20, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In Atlas Park Mall, Cooper Ave and 80th St, Glendale.
Subway: L train to Grand Street, Q54 to Atlas Park. M train to Middle Village / Metropolitan Ave, Q54 to Atlas Park. E train to Jamaica/Van Wick, Q54 to Atlas Park. E, J, or Z trains to Soothing Blvd, Q54 to Atlas Park.
Bus: Q54, Q45, Q11, Q29. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Glendale
Jackson Heights Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 12/19
Schedule: Sundays, June 6 through December 19, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: 34 Avenue between 77 & 78 Streets, and on 78 St between 34 Avenue and Northern Blvd. Subway: 7 to 74 St/Broadway; E, F, V, R, G to Jackson Heights/Roosevelt. Bus: Q66, Q47, Q49, Q81, Q33. For more information visit: www.grownyc.org
Jackson Heights
Sunnyside Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 12/18
Schedule: Saturdays, June 5 - December 18, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: On Skillman Ave. between 42 & 43 Streets.
Subway: 7 to 40 St or 46 St
. Bus: Q60, Q32, Q104. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Sunnyside
Dancing Under the Stars
Ongoing, ends Wed 7/28
Wednesdays at 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in Little Bay Park roller hockey rink. Bring your dancing shoes and join us for free ballroom dance lessons (first 45 minutes only), dancing, music, and fun! For directions or additional information, please call (718) 352-4793 ext. 301
Bayside
Adult Fitness Walk
Ongoing, through 9/21
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. in the entrance to Fort Totten Park. Join us for a free adult fitness walking program along scenic Joe Michael's Mile. The walks will be led by an instructor from The Fitness Consultants. For more information or directions, please call: 718-352-4793 ext. 301 or visit:
nyc.gov/parks
Bayside
Native Bayside
Ongoing, through 12/31
Native Bayside explores the prehistoric occupation of Bayside and Northeastern Queens through the culmination of archaeological fieldwork by the New York Institute of Anthropology. A $3 donation is requested. The accompanying "Native Voice" oral history program is available online at
www.baysidehistorical.org, and features interviews about the local native experience.
Bayside
Register Now for the Spring Session of the HSBC Children's Garden at QBG
Ongoing, through 10/02
A free HSBC Children¹s Garden Family Day will be held on Saturday, March 6, from 2-4p.m. Families will get a preview of the HSBC Children¹s Garden Program and will receive $50 off tuition if they sign up for the Spring Session that day. In addition, any child who registers for the Spring and Summer Sessions at the same time will get the Fall Session for free. For more information parents can visit:
queensbotanical.org or contact Rebecca at: 718-886-3800
Flushing
Arts, Culture, and Fun
Ongoing, through 8/10
The Arts, Culture & Fun series offers a variety of cultural events, including, book readings and signings, film screenings, lectures on arts, dance, history, photography and music, as well as concerts, architecture, food, popular culture and much more. These events are held at various recreation centers throughout the city. For more information on the location and time of these series please visit: Arts Culture and Fun Series
Jamaica
, Elmhurst
, Flushing
Senior Program
Ongoing, through 12/31
Thursday - 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at
Detective Keith L. Williams Field House - 106-16 173rd Street, Jamaica. Take part in this senior program that offers Bid, whist cards, crafts and more! Ages 55 and up. Center membership is required to take part in all programs. For more information call: 718-523-6912.
Jamaica
Behind the Screen
Ongoing, through 12/31
The daily core exhibition,
Behind the Screen, at
Museum of the Moving Image illuminates the many processes involved in producing, marketing, and exhibiting the moving image, with more than 1000 film and television artifacts, computer-based interactive experiences, commissioned installations, audio-visual materials, and demonstrations of professional equipment and techniques.
(718) 784-0077
Astoria
Noguchi ReINstalled
Ongoing, through 10/24/10
Through consultation of
The Noguchi Museum's vast photographic archives, every effort has been made to present the collection as close to Noguchi's original intentions as possible. A number of objects loaned to exhibitions abroad have been returned to their intended configuration in the Museum's galleries and garden, and a number of recent acquisitions to the Museum's collections are now on view.
718-204-7088
Long Island City
Bayside Life: on the Edge of Modernity
Ongoing, through 12/31/10
Bayside Historical Society has yet another exhibit:
Bayside Life: on the Edge of Modernity. This exhibit details life as it was in the Bayside community 70 years ago, featuring photographs, memorabilia, documents, accompanying narrative, and reproductions of a local magazine,
Bayside Life, published from 1939-1941. A $3 donation is requested.
Bayside
"The Castle"
Ongoing, through 12/31/10
This exhibit on the
Bayside Historical Society explores the origins of the Officers' Club at Fort Totten from its design in the mid-19th century by the Army Corps of Engineers to its use as the original School of Application in 1887. Before and after photos detail the enormous task of restoring this Victorian era jewel. A $3 donation is requested.
718-352-1548
Bayside
"If the Hat Fits"
Ongoing, through 12/31/10
This exhibit on the
Bayside Historical Society explores history through headwear, showcasing hats throughout time, including the top hat, the bowler, the pill box and the panama hat, among others. Each hat from the collection of 19 pieces tells a story about changing styles, local history, and the world at large. A $3 donation is requested.
Bayside
events 7/28/10
Dancing Under the Stars
Started 6/02, ends today
Wednesdays at 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in Little Bay Park roller hockey rink. Bring your dancing shoes and join us for free ballroom dance lessons (first 45 minutes only), dancing, music, and fun! For directions or additional information, please call (718) 352-4793 ext. 301
Bayside
QUEENS CHRONICLE'S Queens Women In Business Ladies' Night Out Networking Dinner
7:00 p.m. at Shiro of Japan in Atlas Park, 80-16 Cooper Avenue. Program: Live Entertainment, Sumptuous Buffet Dinner, Fabulous Speakers, Fantastic Door Prizes and Raffles, Valuable Goodie Bags for Every Attendee! Tickets: $25. Call or e-mail Pat Gatt for more information: (516) 835-1433 or
pattig213@aol.com
Glendale
Summer Fun Children's Series 2010
10:30am @ Dutch Kills Playground located at 36th Avenue and Crescent Street presents "This Land is Your Land." For more informatin visit www.centralastoria.org
Astoria
Summer Latin Heat
7:00 p.m. at St. John's University Great Lawn. SUMMER LATIN HEAT is part of QSO's Concerts on the Green -FREE summer parks series. featuring: Willie Martinez & his Latin jazz band, LA FAMILIA SEXTET Matthew Kimura, violin with members of Queens Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro Kitsopoulos. Rain or shine - Free Parking Available. For more information call: 718-326-4455 or visit:
www.queenssymphony.org
Jamaica
Italian Nights 2010
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Federation of Italian American Organizations of Queens, Inc. presents Italian Nights 2010 at Athens Square Park, 30 Street and 30th Avenue. AL BARBARINO Pop/inspirational singer – come to dance and sing along CATERINA "AQUAMARINA" – international variety performer soprano will sing well know favorites from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's. For more information, call: 718-204-2444, fax: 718-204-9145 or e-mail:
fiao@juno.com.
Astoria
John Pizzi & Company
7:00 p.m. at Forest Park, Dry Harbor Playground. Enjoy this entertaining family show with ventriloquism, Illusions and comedy. Admission: Free. For more information call: 718-235-4100.
Forest Hills
, Glendale
, Kew Gardens
, Richmond Hill
, Woodhaven
Outdoor Cinema 2010 - Daises
Films begin at sunset. Pre-screening performance begin at 7 p.m. 12th Annual Festival of International Film, Music, Dance and Food. Celebrating the Cultural Diversity of Queens.
Daises - Czech Republic with support from the Czech Center New York 1966, 74 mins. Presented by Rooftop Films with live musical score by Dark Dark Dark. Free Admission. For more information visit:
www.socratessculpturepark.org
Long Island City
Queens Symphony Orchestra - 2010 Concert on the Green
7:00 p.m. at St. John's University Great Lawn. 12th Annual Great Lawn Summer Concert featuring Willie Martinez with La Familia Sextet. Admission: Free. For more information visit:
www.queenssymphony.org
Jamaica
Colossal Bugs with Martin Basher
Ongoing, through Fri 7/30
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. (rain or shine) at Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard. Make an incredibly colorful imaginary insect using a wide range of sculptural and painting materials. With two legs or twenty, a dozen eyes or just one, participants will be able to design their own personalized bugs. They will look great on a windowsill or hanging from a lampshade! For more information visit:
www.socratessculpturepark.org or call: 718. 956.1819.
Long Island City
Alley Pond Adventure Course
Ongoing, through 11/21
This event repeats every week on Sunday between 5/2/2010 and 11/21/2010 at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center. Our programs foster trust, problem-solving and team-building while providing outdoor recreational fun. Open to families and individuals agess 8 and above. For more information call 718- 217-4685 or visit
www.nycgovparks.org.
Cityscape: Surveying the Urban Biotope
Ongoing, ends Sun 8/01
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard. Explores the presence of nature in the fabric of urban life, with eleven new works by artists: Saul Becker, George Boorujy, William Cordova, David Kennedy Cutler, Lillian Gerson, Janelle Iglesias, Katherine McLeod, Ester Partegàs, Zena Verda Pesta, Christine Howard Sandoval, and Mark Lawrence Stafford.
For more information call: 718-956-1819 or visit: www.socratessculpturepark.org.
Long Island City
Forest Park Sport Clinics: Karate
Ongoing, through 8/17
Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Forest Park Headquarters (in
Forest Park). Children and adults, age 7 and older may participate in this free Karate clinic. This introductory class is taught by Shorinjiryu Kenryukan Karate and participants will learn basic skills, discipline and self-defense. Registration required. For more information call: 718-235-4100 or visit:
www.nyc.gov/parks
Forest Hills
, Glendale
, Kew Gardens
, Richmond Hill
, Woodhaven
Forest Park Sport Clinics: Skateboarding Clinic
Ongoing, through 8/16
Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Forest Park Skate Park (in
Forest Park). Children age 7-14 may participate in this
free clinic for skateboarding instruction. Learn the basic skills of skateboarding in the new Forest Park skate park! Participants must bring a skateboard and helmet to each class. Wrist guards, knee pads and elbow pads will be provided. Registration required, call (718) 235-4100 for details.
Forest Hills
, Glendale
, Kew Gardens
, Richmond Hill
, Woodhaven
A Visual History of Freedom: An Exhibit For Young Learners & Families
Ongoing, through 1/01/11
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. (or by appointment) at Kingsland Homestead, 43-35 37th Ave. This illustrated piece of historical fiction explores the colonists' strength and perseverance in gaining freedom and personal liberties in an otherwise oppressive environment during the 17th century in New Amsterdam under the rule of Peter Stuyvesant. It provides a lively narrative for young readers learning about tales of activism in New Amsterdam and the surrounding areas in New York City, which led to the religious freedom that we continue to enjoy today in our country. For more information please call (718) 939-0647 ext. 17.
Flushing
Elmhurst Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/23
Schedule: Tuesdays, July 13 through November 23, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: 41st Avenue between 80th and 81th Streets. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Elmhurst
Amazon Voyage Rain Forest Videos:
Ongoing, through 8/22
2 & 3 p.m. at The New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 Street. Amazon Voyage: Take a virtual journey on the widest river in the world and learn about amazing creatures including piranhas, anacondas, stingrays, and pink dolphins! Investigate the social and economic choices that shape the Amazon region through the eyes and hands of field researchers and the people. For more information call: 718-699-0005 or visit:
www.nyscience.org
Corona
Citi Field Tours
Ongoing, through 10/01
The New York Mets invite you to take a guided tour of Citi Field. Visit the Clubhouse, Field and Dugout, Production Areas, Press Box, Suite Levels, and the Mets Hall of Fame and Museum! Admission: $10 – adults, $7 – children 12 & under, $7 – seniors (60+), and Children under 22" free. Visit
www.mets.com/tours for available dates on Saturdays and Sundays or call 718-507-TIXX.
Flushing
Corona Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/19
Schedule: Fridays, July 9 through November 19.
Location: Roosevelt Ave at 103 Street.
Subway: 7 to 103 St/Corona Plaza.
Bus: Q23. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Corona
Hunters Point Long Island City Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/24
Schedule: Wednesdays, July 7 - November 24, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: On 48th Ave between Vernon Blvd and 5th St, 1 block away from Gantry Park.
Subway: 7 train to Vernon-Jackson or G to 21st Street
. Bus: Q103
. Ferry: New York Water Taxi to Hunters Point. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Long Island City
Astoria Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/17
Schedule: Wednesdays, July 7 through November 17, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: On 14th Street between 31st Ave. and 31st Road.
Subway: N or R to Broadway.
Bus: Q104. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Astoria
Free First Fridays at the Noguchi Museum
Ongoing, through 9/03
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at
The Noguchi Museum, 32-37 Vernon Blvd. The Noguchi Museum in Long Island City is free on the first Friday of every month! Enjoy wine and beer in our sculpture garden from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information call: 718-204-7088 or visit:
www.noguchi.org
Long Island City
Waterfront Concert Series 2010
Ongoing, through 8/12
7:30pm. at Astoria Park Lawn - Shore Blvd. between Hell Gate Bridge and the Pool. Central Astoria Local Development Coalition Inc. presents Independence Celebration featuring an evening of Big Band Music with Joe Battaglia and the NY Big Band followed by a spectacular Grucci Fireworks display. For more information call 718-728-7820 or visit www.centralastoria.org
Astoria
Bayside Historical Society Opens New Virtual Exhibit
Ongoing, through 10/31
The Bayside Historical Society (BHS) has just opened a new virtual exhibit on its website that allows visitors to get an overview of Bayside's history in a fun and interactive way. Take a Cruise Through the History of Bayside is a timeline with text and photos that begins in 1639 (the year that the Dutch West India Company acquired the land from the Matinecock tribe) and ends in 2000 (when the nationally-acclaimed alternative rock group Bayside Band was formed). Along the way, viewers can learn about the Bell family, a murder at the Bayside Yacht Club, producer John Golden (whose estate was bequeathed to NYC upon his death and is now John Golden Park; and much more. The exhibit is located at
www.baysidehistorical.org. For more information, call (718) 352-1548.
Bayside
Priscila de Carvalho, "(IN)VISIBLE CITIES"
Ongoing, through 8/21
Exhibiton Dates: June 24 - August 21, 2010. Opening Reception - Thursday, June 24; 6 - 8 p.m. at Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning, 161-04 Jamaica Ave. For more information
click here
Jamaica
Atlas Park Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/20
Schedule: Saturdays, June 12 - November 20, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In Atlas Park Mall, Cooper Ave and 80th St, Glendale.
Subway: L train to Grand Street, Q54 to Atlas Park. M train to Middle Village / Metropolitan Ave, Q54 to Atlas Park. E train to Jamaica/Van Wick, Q54 to Atlas Park. E, J, or Z trains to Soothing Blvd, Q54 to Atlas Park.
Bus: Q54, Q45, Q11, Q29. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Glendale
Jackson Heights Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 12/19
Schedule: Sundays, June 6 through December 19, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: 34 Avenue between 77 & 78 Streets, and on 78 St between 34 Avenue and Northern Blvd. Subway: 7 to 74 St/Broadway; E, F, V, R, G to Jackson Heights/Roosevelt. Bus: Q66, Q47, Q49, Q81, Q33. For more information visit: www.grownyc.org
Jackson Heights
Sunnyside Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 12/18
Schedule: Saturdays, June 5 - December 18, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: On Skillman Ave. between 42 & 43 Streets.
Subway: 7 to 40 St or 46 St
. Bus: Q60, Q32, Q104. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Sunnyside
Adult Fitness Walk
Ongoing, through 9/21
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. in the entrance to Fort Totten Park. Join us for a free adult fitness walking program along scenic Joe Michael's Mile. The walks will be led by an instructor from The Fitness Consultants. For more information or directions, please call: 718-352-4793 ext. 301 or visit:
nyc.gov/parks
Bayside
Native Bayside
Ongoing, through 12/31
Native Bayside explores the prehistoric occupation of Bayside and Northeastern Queens through the culmination of archaeological fieldwork by the New York Institute of Anthropology. A $3 donation is requested. The accompanying "Native Voice" oral history program is available online at
www.baysidehistorical.org, and features interviews about the local native experience.
Bayside
Register Now for the Spring Session of the HSBC Children's Garden at QBG
Ongoing, through 10/02
A free HSBC Children¹s Garden Family Day will be held on Saturday, March 6, from 2-4p.m. Families will get a preview of the HSBC Children¹s Garden Program and will receive $50 off tuition if they sign up for the Spring Session that day. In addition, any child who registers for the Spring and Summer Sessions at the same time will get the Fall Session for free. For more information parents can visit:
queensbotanical.org or contact Rebecca at: 718-886-3800
Flushing
Arts, Culture, and Fun
Ongoing, through 8/10
The Arts, Culture & Fun series offers a variety of cultural events, including, book readings and signings, film screenings, lectures on arts, dance, history, photography and music, as well as concerts, architecture, food, popular culture and much more. These events are held at various recreation centers throughout the city. For more information on the location and time of these series please visit: Arts Culture and Fun Series
Jamaica
, Elmhurst
, Flushing
Senior Program
Ongoing, through 12/31
Thursday - 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at
Detective Keith L. Williams Field House - 106-16 173rd Street, Jamaica. Take part in this senior program that offers Bid, whist cards, crafts and more! Ages 55 and up. Center membership is required to take part in all programs. For more information call: 718-523-6912.
Jamaica
Behind the Screen
Ongoing, through 12/31
The daily core exhibition,
Behind the Screen, at
Museum of the Moving Image illuminates the many processes involved in producing, marketing, and exhibiting the moving image, with more than 1000 film and television artifacts, computer-based interactive experiences, commissioned installations, audio-visual materials, and demonstrations of professional equipment and techniques.
(718) 784-0077
Astoria
Noguchi ReINstalled
Ongoing, through 10/24/10
Through consultation of
The Noguchi Museum's vast photographic archives, every effort has been made to present the collection as close to Noguchi's original intentions as possible. A number of objects loaned to exhibitions abroad have been returned to their intended configuration in the Museum's galleries and garden, and a number of recent acquisitions to the Museum's collections are now on view.
718-204-7088
Long Island City
Bayside Life: on the Edge of Modernity
Ongoing, through 12/31/10
Bayside Historical Society has yet another exhibit:
Bayside Life: on the Edge of Modernity. This exhibit details life as it was in the Bayside community 70 years ago, featuring photographs, memorabilia, documents, accompanying narrative, and reproductions of a local magazine,
Bayside Life, published from 1939-1941. A $3 donation is requested.
Bayside
"If the Hat Fits"
Ongoing, through 12/31/10
This exhibit on the
Bayside Historical Society explores history through headwear, showcasing hats throughout time, including the top hat, the bowler, the pill box and the panama hat, among others. Each hat from the collection of 19 pieces tells a story about changing styles, local history, and the world at large. A $3 donation is requested.
Bayside
"The Castle"
Ongoing, through 12/31/10
This exhibit on the
Bayside Historical Society explores the origins of the Officers' Club at Fort Totten from its design in the mid-19th century by the Army Corps of Engineers to its use as the original School of Application in 1887. Before and after photos detail the enormous task of restoring this Victorian era jewel. A $3 donation is requested.
718-352-1548
Bayside
events 7/29/10
Salsa Night Featuring Cholo Rivera y su Salsa Clasica
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Jamaica Avenue & Elton Street (in Highland Park) Join us for an evening of classic salsa music the entire family can enjoy. For more information call 718- 235-4100 or visit
www.nycgovparks.org.
Waterfront Concert Series 2010
7:30 pm at Waterfront Series presents The Nashville Attitude. A cosmopolitan country band from New York. Has converted non country listeners into instants fans with its honky tonk sound mixed with clever lyrics. For more information visit www.centralastoria.org
Astoria
Contra-Tiempo
8:00 p.m. at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Los Angeles-based CONTRA-TIEMPO fuses Salsa, Afro-Cuban, West African and hip-hop styles to
create an invigorating dance performance! Like the communities it reaches, the CONTRA-TIEMPO company is a
tapestry; its professional dancers, artists and musicians are also immigrants, teachers and activists. Tickets: Advance $ 30, Multi-show $28. For more information visit:
www.queenstheatre.org
Corona
Cholo Rivera Y Su Salsa Clasica
7:00 p.m. At Lower Highland, Highland Park; Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue. Dance to the sounds of live salsa music. Admission: FREE. For more information please call: 718-235-4100.
Jamaica
Colossal Bugs with Martin Basher
Ongoing, through Fri 7/30
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. (rain or shine) at Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard. Make an incredibly colorful imaginary insect using a wide range of sculptural and painting materials. With two legs or twenty, a dozen eyes or just one, participants will be able to design their own personalized bugs. They will look great on a windowsill or hanging from a lampshade! For more information visit:
www.socratessculpturepark.org or call: 718. 956.1819.
Long Island City
Alley Pond Adventure Course
Ongoing, through 11/21
This event repeats every week on Sunday between 5/2/2010 and 11/21/2010 at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center. Our programs foster trust, problem-solving and team-building while providing outdoor recreational fun. Open to families and individuals agess 8 and above. For more information call 718- 217-4685 or visit
www.nycgovparks.org.
Cityscape: Surveying the Urban Biotope
Ongoing, ends Sun 8/01
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard. Explores the presence of nature in the fabric of urban life, with eleven new works by artists: Saul Becker, George Boorujy, William Cordova, David Kennedy Cutler, Lillian Gerson, Janelle Iglesias, Katherine McLeod, Ester Partegàs, Zena Verda Pesta, Christine Howard Sandoval, and Mark Lawrence Stafford.
For more information call: 718-956-1819 or visit: www.socratessculpturepark.org.
Long Island City
Forest Park Sport Clinics: Karate
Ongoing, through 8/17
Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Forest Park Headquarters (in
Forest Park). Children and adults, age 7 and older may participate in this free Karate clinic. This introductory class is taught by Shorinjiryu Kenryukan Karate and participants will learn basic skills, discipline and self-defense. Registration required. For more information call: 718-235-4100 or visit:
www.nyc.gov/parks
Forest Hills
, Glendale
, Kew Gardens
, Richmond Hill
, Woodhaven
Forest Park Sport Clinics: Skateboarding Clinic
Ongoing, through 8/16
Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Forest Park Skate Park (in
Forest Park). Children age 7-14 may participate in this
free clinic for skateboarding instruction. Learn the basic skills of skateboarding in the new Forest Park skate park! Participants must bring a skateboard and helmet to each class. Wrist guards, knee pads and elbow pads will be provided. Registration required, call (718) 235-4100 for details.
Forest Hills
, Glendale
, Kew Gardens
, Richmond Hill
, Woodhaven
A Visual History of Freedom: An Exhibit For Young Learners & Families
Ongoing, through 1/01/11
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. (or by appointment) at Kingsland Homestead, 43-35 37th Ave. This illustrated piece of historical fiction explores the colonists' strength and perseverance in gaining freedom and personal liberties in an otherwise oppressive environment during the 17th century in New Amsterdam under the rule of Peter Stuyvesant. It provides a lively narrative for young readers learning about tales of activism in New Amsterdam and the surrounding areas in New York City, which led to the religious freedom that we continue to enjoy today in our country. For more information please call (718) 939-0647 ext. 17.
Flushing
Elmhurst Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/23
Schedule: Tuesdays, July 13 through November 23, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: 41st Avenue between 80th and 81th Streets. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Elmhurst
Amazon Voyage Rain Forest Videos:
Ongoing, through 8/22
2 & 3 p.m. at The New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 Street. Amazon Voyage: Take a virtual journey on the widest river in the world and learn about amazing creatures including piranhas, anacondas, stingrays, and pink dolphins! Investigate the social and economic choices that shape the Amazon region through the eyes and hands of field researchers and the people. For more information call: 718-699-0005 or visit:
www.nyscience.org
Corona
Citi Field Tours
Ongoing, through 10/01
The New York Mets invite you to take a guided tour of Citi Field. Visit the Clubhouse, Field and Dugout, Production Areas, Press Box, Suite Levels, and the Mets Hall of Fame and Museum! Admission: $10 – adults, $7 – children 12 & under, $7 – seniors (60+), and Children under 22" free. Visit
www.mets.com/tours for available dates on Saturdays and Sundays or call 718-507-TIXX.
Flushing
Corona Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/19
Schedule: Fridays, July 9 through November 19.
Location: Roosevelt Ave at 103 Street.
Subway: 7 to 103 St/Corona Plaza.
Bus: Q23. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Corona
Hunters Point Long Island City Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/24
Schedule: Wednesdays, July 7 - November 24, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: On 48th Ave between Vernon Blvd and 5th St, 1 block away from Gantry Park.
Subway: 7 train to Vernon-Jackson or G to 21st Street
. Bus: Q103
. Ferry: New York Water Taxi to Hunters Point. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Long Island City
Astoria Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/17
Schedule: Wednesdays, July 7 through November 17, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: On 14th Street between 31st Ave. and 31st Road.
Subway: N or R to Broadway.
Bus: Q104. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Astoria
Free First Fridays at the Noguchi Museum
Ongoing, through 9/03
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at
The Noguchi Museum, 32-37 Vernon Blvd. The Noguchi Museum in Long Island City is free on the first Friday of every month! Enjoy wine and beer in our sculpture garden from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information call: 718-204-7088 or visit:
www.noguchi.org
Long Island City
Waterfront Concert Series 2010
Ongoing, through 8/12
7:30pm. at Astoria Park Lawn - Shore Blvd. between Hell Gate Bridge and the Pool. Central Astoria Local Development Coalition Inc. presents Independence Celebration featuring an evening of Big Band Music with Joe Battaglia and the NY Big Band followed by a spectacular Grucci Fireworks display. For more information call 718-728-7820 or visit www.centralastoria.org
Astoria
Bayside Historical Society Opens New Virtual Exhibit
Ongoing, through 10/31
The Bayside Historical Society (BHS) has just opened a new virtual exhibit on its website that allows visitors to get an overview of Bayside's history in a fun and interactive way. Take a Cruise Through the History of Bayside is a timeline with text and photos that begins in 1639 (the year that the Dutch West India Company acquired the land from the Matinecock tribe) and ends in 2000 (when the nationally-acclaimed alternative rock group Bayside Band was formed). Along the way, viewers can learn about the Bell family, a murder at the Bayside Yacht Club, producer John Golden (whose estate was bequeathed to NYC upon his death and is now John Golden Park; and much more. The exhibit is located at
www.baysidehistorical.org. For more information, call (718) 352-1548.
Bayside
Priscila de Carvalho, "(IN)VISIBLE CITIES"
Ongoing, through 8/21
Exhibiton Dates: June 24 - August 21, 2010. Opening Reception - Thursday, June 24; 6 - 8 p.m. at Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning, 161-04 Jamaica Ave. For more information
click here
Jamaica
Atlas Park Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/20
Schedule: Saturdays, June 12 - November 20, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In Atlas Park Mall, Cooper Ave and 80th St, Glendale.
Subway: L train to Grand Street, Q54 to Atlas Park. M train to Middle Village / Metropolitan Ave, Q54 to Atlas Park. E train to Jamaica/Van Wick, Q54 to Atlas Park. E, J, or Z trains to Soothing Blvd, Q54 to Atlas Park.
Bus: Q54, Q45, Q11, Q29. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Glendale
Jackson Heights Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 12/19
Schedule: Sundays, June 6 through December 19, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: 34 Avenue between 77 & 78 Streets, and on 78 St between 34 Avenue and Northern Blvd. Subway: 7 to 74 St/Broadway; E, F, V, R, G to Jackson Heights/Roosevelt. Bus: Q66, Q47, Q49, Q81, Q33. For more information visit: www.grownyc.org
Jackson Heights
Sunnyside Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 12/18
Schedule: Saturdays, June 5 - December 18, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: On Skillman Ave. between 42 & 43 Streets.
Subway: 7 to 40 St or 46 St
. Bus: Q60, Q32, Q104. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Sunnyside
Adult Fitness Walk
Ongoing, through 9/21
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. in the entrance to Fort Totten Park. Join us for a free adult fitness walking program along scenic Joe Michael's Mile. The walks will be led by an instructor from The Fitness Consultants. For more information or directions, please call: 718-352-4793 ext. 301 or visit:
nyc.gov/parks
Bayside
Native Bayside
Ongoing, through 12/31
Native Bayside explores the prehistoric occupation of Bayside and Northeastern Queens through the culmination of archaeological fieldwork by the New York Institute of Anthropology. A $3 donation is requested. The accompanying "Native Voice" oral history program is available online at
www.baysidehistorical.org, and features interviews about the local native experience.
Bayside
Register Now for the Spring Session of the HSBC Children's Garden at QBG
Ongoing, through 10/02
A free HSBC Children¹s Garden Family Day will be held on Saturday, March 6, from 2-4p.m. Families will get a preview of the HSBC Children¹s Garden Program and will receive $50 off tuition if they sign up for the Spring Session that day. In addition, any child who registers for the Spring and Summer Sessions at the same time will get the Fall Session for free. For more information parents can visit:
queensbotanical.org or contact Rebecca at: 718-886-3800
Flushing
Arts, Culture, and Fun
Ongoing, through 8/10
The Arts, Culture & Fun series offers a variety of cultural events, including, book readings and signings, film screenings, lectures on arts, dance, history, photography and music, as well as concerts, architecture, food, popular culture and much more. These events are held at various recreation centers throughout the city. For more information on the location and time of these series please visit: Arts Culture and Fun Series
Jamaica
, Elmhurst
, Flushing
Senior Program
Ongoing, through 12/31
Thursday - 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at
Detective Keith L. Williams Field House - 106-16 173rd Street, Jamaica. Take part in this senior program that offers Bid, whist cards, crafts and more! Ages 55 and up. Center membership is required to take part in all programs. For more information call: 718-523-6912.
Jamaica
Behind the Screen
Ongoing, through 12/31
The daily core exhibition,
Behind the Screen, at
Museum of the Moving Image illuminates the many processes involved in producing, marketing, and exhibiting the moving image, with more than 1000 film and television artifacts, computer-based interactive experiences, commissioned installations, audio-visual materials, and demonstrations of professional equipment and techniques.
(718) 784-0077
Astoria
Noguchi ReINstalled
Ongoing, through 10/24/10
Through consultation of
The Noguchi Museum's vast photographic archives, every effort has been made to present the collection as close to Noguchi's original intentions as possible. A number of objects loaned to exhibitions abroad have been returned to their intended configuration in the Museum's galleries and garden, and a number of recent acquisitions to the Museum's collections are now on view.
718-204-7088
Long Island City
Bayside Life: on the Edge of Modernity
Ongoing, through 12/31/10
Bayside Historical Society has yet another exhibit:
Bayside Life: on the Edge of Modernity. This exhibit details life as it was in the Bayside community 70 years ago, featuring photographs, memorabilia, documents, accompanying narrative, and reproductions of a local magazine,
Bayside Life, published from 1939-1941. A $3 donation is requested.
Bayside
"If the Hat Fits"
Ongoing, through 12/31/10
This exhibit on the
Bayside Historical Society explores history through headwear, showcasing hats throughout time, including the top hat, the bowler, the pill box and the panama hat, among others. Each hat from the collection of 19 pieces tells a story about changing styles, local history, and the world at large. A $3 donation is requested.
Bayside
"The Castle"
Ongoing, through 12/31/10
This exhibit on the
Bayside Historical Society explores the origins of the Officers' Club at Fort Totten from its design in the mid-19th century by the Army Corps of Engineers to its use as the original School of Application in 1887. Before and after photos detail the enormous task of restoring this Victorian era jewel. A $3 donation is requested.
718-352-1548
Bayside
events 7/30/10
Colossal Bugs with Martin Basher
Started Mon 7/26, ends today
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. (rain or shine) at Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard. Make an incredibly colorful imaginary insect using a wide range of sculptural and painting materials. With two legs or twenty, a dozen eyes or just one, participants will be able to design their own personalized bugs. They will look great on a windowsill or hanging from a lampshade! For more information visit:
www.socratessculpturepark.org or call: 718. 956.1819.
Long Island City
Broadway Blockbusters: American Fantasy
Starts today, through 8/14
Thursday to Sunday: 8:00 p.m. at Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd. This year's show, American Fantasy; A Tribute to Hollywood's Greatest Musicals, will feature some of the most talented individuals in the Greater New York Area, as they perform on this historic stage some of the most beloved music of the big screen. Reserved Seats $20; VIP Box Seats $30; Seniors & Members $15. For more information visit:
www.flushingtownhall.org
Flushing
Family Fun Night on the Beach
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at The Boardwalk at Beach 121st Street. Join us for an evening of games, activities and live music. Food Provided. Sponsored by Councilman Eric Ulrich: For more information visit:
www.nycgovparks.org
Far Rockaway
Yomo Toro
8:00 p.m. at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Known as the "Jimi Hendrix of salsa," TORO's spectacular, pioneering use of the "cuatro" (Puerto Rico's 10-stringed "guitar") has thrilled fans of all ages in concerts throughout the world. His dexterity and originality can be heard on his multiple recordings, his contributions to Willie Colon, Aresenio Rodriguez and Hector Lavoe's albums, as well as in films, including the opening theme to Woody Allen's "Bananas." YOMO TORO will be performing with special guests. Tickets: Advance $20, Multi-show $18. For more information visit:
www.queenstheatre.org
Corona
Target Passport Fridays 2010: Taiwan
6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at Queens Museum of Art, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Leave your baggage at home and bring a picnic blanket out for Target Passport Fridays 2010, the 6th season of the Queens Museum of Art's annual outdoor summer festival of international music, dance and film. Program:
Sun Son Theater dance, Formosa Chamber Music Society, OrzBoyz!/囧男孩 /Jiong nan hai film. For more information visit:
www.queensmuseum.org
Corona
, Flushing
Alley Pond Adventure Course
Ongoing, through 11/21
This event repeats every week on Sunday between 5/2/2010 and 11/21/2010 at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center. Our programs foster trust, problem-solving and team-building while providing outdoor recreational fun. Open to families and individuals agess 8 and above. For more information call 718- 217-4685 or visit
www.nycgovparks.org.
Cityscape: Surveying the Urban Biotope
Ongoing, ends Sun 8/01
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard. Explores the presence of nature in the fabric of urban life, with eleven new works by artists: Saul Becker, George Boorujy, William Cordova, David Kennedy Cutler, Lillian Gerson, Janelle Iglesias, Katherine McLeod, Ester Partegàs, Zena Verda Pesta, Christine Howard Sandoval, and Mark Lawrence Stafford.
For more information call: 718-956-1819 or visit: www.socratessculpturepark.org.
Long Island City
Forest Park Sport Clinics: Karate
Ongoing, through 8/17
Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Forest Park Headquarters (in
Forest Park). Children and adults, age 7 and older may participate in this free Karate clinic. This introductory class is taught by Shorinjiryu Kenryukan Karate and participants will learn basic skills, discipline and self-defense. Registration required. For more information call: 718-235-4100 or visit:
www.nyc.gov/parks
Forest Hills
, Glendale
, Kew Gardens
, Richmond Hill
, Woodhaven
Forest Park Sport Clinics: Skateboarding Clinic
Ongoing, through 8/16
Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Forest Park Skate Park (in
Forest Park). Children age 7-14 may participate in this
free clinic for skateboarding instruction. Learn the basic skills of skateboarding in the new Forest Park skate park! Participants must bring a skateboard and helmet to each class. Wrist guards, knee pads and elbow pads will be provided. Registration required, call (718) 235-4100 for details.
Forest Hills
, Glendale
, Kew Gardens
, Richmond Hill
, Woodhaven
A Visual History of Freedom: An Exhibit For Young Learners & Families
Ongoing, through 1/01/11
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. (or by appointment) at Kingsland Homestead, 43-35 37th Ave. This illustrated piece of historical fiction explores the colonists' strength and perseverance in gaining freedom and personal liberties in an otherwise oppressive environment during the 17th century in New Amsterdam under the rule of Peter Stuyvesant. It provides a lively narrative for young readers learning about tales of activism in New Amsterdam and the surrounding areas in New York City, which led to the religious freedom that we continue to enjoy today in our country. For more information please call (718) 939-0647 ext. 17.
Flushing
Citi Field Tours
Ongoing, through 10/01
The New York Mets invite you to take a guided tour of Citi Field. Visit the Clubhouse, Field and Dugout, Production Areas, Press Box, Suite Levels, and the Mets Hall of Fame and Museum! Admission: $10 – adults, $7 – children 12 & under, $7 – seniors (60+), and Children under 22" free. Visit
www.mets.com/tours for available dates on Saturdays and Sundays or call 718-507-TIXX.
Flushing
Elmhurst Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/23
Schedule: Tuesdays, July 13 through November 23, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: 41st Avenue between 80th and 81th Streets. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Elmhurst
Amazon Voyage Rain Forest Videos:
Ongoing, through 8/22
2 & 3 p.m. at The New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 Street. Amazon Voyage: Take a virtual journey on the widest river in the world and learn about amazing creatures including piranhas, anacondas, stingrays, and pink dolphins! Investigate the social and economic choices that shape the Amazon region through the eyes and hands of field researchers and the people. For more information call: 718-699-0005 or visit:
www.nyscience.org
Corona
Corona Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/19
Schedule: Fridays, July 9 through November 19.
Location: Roosevelt Ave at 103 Street.
Subway: 7 to 103 St/Corona Plaza.
Bus: Q23. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Corona
Astoria Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/17
Schedule: Wednesdays, July 7 through November 17, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: On 14th Street between 31st Ave. and 31st Road.
Subway: N or R to Broadway.
Bus: Q104. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Astoria
Hunters Point Long Island City Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/24
Schedule: Wednesdays, July 7 - November 24, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: On 48th Ave between Vernon Blvd and 5th St, 1 block away from Gantry Park.
Subway: 7 train to Vernon-Jackson or G to 21st Street
. Bus: Q103
. Ferry: New York Water Taxi to Hunters Point. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Long Island City
Free First Fridays at the Noguchi Museum
Ongoing, through 9/03
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at
The Noguchi Museum, 32-37 Vernon Blvd. The Noguchi Museum in Long Island City is free on the first Friday of every month! Enjoy wine and beer in our sculpture garden from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information call: 718-204-7088 or visit:
www.noguchi.org
Long Island City
Waterfront Concert Series 2010
Ongoing, through 8/12
7:30pm. at Astoria Park Lawn - Shore Blvd. between Hell Gate Bridge and the Pool. Central Astoria Local Development Coalition Inc. presents Independence Celebration featuring an evening of Big Band Music with Joe Battaglia and the NY Big Band followed by a spectacular Grucci Fireworks display. For more information call 718-728-7820 or visit www.centralastoria.org
Astoria
Bayside Historical Society Opens New Virtual Exhibit
Ongoing, through 10/31
The Bayside Historical Society (BHS) has just opened a new virtual exhibit on its website that allows visitors to get an overview of Bayside's history in a fun and interactive way. Take a Cruise Through the History of Bayside is a timeline with text and photos that begins in 1639 (the year that the Dutch West India Company acquired the land from the Matinecock tribe) and ends in 2000 (when the nationally-acclaimed alternative rock group Bayside Band was formed). Along the way, viewers can learn about the Bell family, a murder at the Bayside Yacht Club, producer John Golden (whose estate was bequeathed to NYC upon his death and is now John Golden Park; and much more. The exhibit is located at
www.baysidehistorical.org. For more information, call (718) 352-1548.
Bayside
Priscila de Carvalho, "(IN)VISIBLE CITIES"
Ongoing, through 8/21
Exhibiton Dates: June 24 - August 21, 2010. Opening Reception - Thursday, June 24; 6 - 8 p.m. at Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning, 161-04 Jamaica Ave. For more information
click here
Jamaica
Atlas Park Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/20
Schedule: Saturdays, June 12 - November 20, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In Atlas Park Mall, Cooper Ave and 80th St, Glendale.
Subway: L train to Grand Street, Q54 to Atlas Park. M train to Middle Village / Metropolitan Ave, Q54 to Atlas Park. E train to Jamaica/Van Wick, Q54 to Atlas Park. E, J, or Z trains to Soothing Blvd, Q54 to Atlas Park.
Bus: Q54, Q45, Q11, Q29. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Glendale
Jackson Heights Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 12/19
Schedule: Sundays, June 6 through December 19, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: 34 Avenue between 77 & 78 Streets, and on 78 St between 34 Avenue and Northern Blvd. Subway: 7 to 74 St/Broadway; E, F, V, R, G to Jackson Heights/Roosevelt. Bus: Q66, Q47, Q49, Q81, Q33. For more information visit: www.grownyc.org
Jackson Heights
Sunnyside Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 12/18
Schedule: Saturdays, June 5 - December 18, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: On Skillman Ave. between 42 & 43 Streets.
Subway: 7 to 40 St or 46 St
. Bus: Q60, Q32, Q104. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Sunnyside
Adult Fitness Walk
Ongoing, through 9/21
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. in the entrance to Fort Totten Park. Join us for a free adult fitness walking program along scenic Joe Michael's Mile. The walks will be led by an instructor from The Fitness Consultants. For more information or directions, please call: 718-352-4793 ext. 301 or visit:
nyc.gov/parks
Bayside
Native Bayside
Ongoing, through 12/31
Native Bayside explores the prehistoric occupation of Bayside and Northeastern Queens through the culmination of archaeological fieldwork by the New York Institute of Anthropology. A $3 donation is requested. The accompanying "Native Voice" oral history program is available online at
www.baysidehistorical.org, and features interviews about the local native experience.
Bayside
Register Now for the Spring Session of the HSBC Children's Garden at QBG
Ongoing, through 10/02
A free HSBC Children¹s Garden Family Day will be held on Saturday, March 6, from 2-4p.m. Families will get a preview of the HSBC Children¹s Garden Program and will receive $50 off tuition if they sign up for the Spring Session that day. In addition, any child who registers for the Spring and Summer Sessions at the same time will get the Fall Session for free. For more information parents can visit:
queensbotanical.org or contact Rebecca at: 718-886-3800
Flushing
Arts, Culture, and Fun
Ongoing, through 8/10
The Arts, Culture & Fun series offers a variety of cultural events, including, book readings and signings, film screenings, lectures on arts, dance, history, photography and music, as well as concerts, architecture, food, popular culture and much more. These events are held at various recreation centers throughout the city. For more information on the location and time of these series please visit: Arts Culture and Fun Series
Jamaica
, Elmhurst
, Flushing
Senior Program
Ongoing, through 12/31
Thursday - 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at
Detective Keith L. Williams Field House - 106-16 173rd Street, Jamaica. Take part in this senior program that offers Bid, whist cards, crafts and more! Ages 55 and up. Center membership is required to take part in all programs. For more information call: 718-523-6912.
Jamaica
Behind the Screen
Ongoing, through 12/31
The daily core exhibition,
Behind the Screen, at
Museum of the Moving Image illuminates the many processes involved in producing, marketing, and exhibiting the moving image, with more than 1000 film and television artifacts, computer-based interactive experiences, commissioned installations, audio-visual materials, and demonstrations of professional equipment and techniques.
(718) 784-0077
Astoria
Noguchi ReINstalled
Ongoing, through 10/24/10
Through consultation of
The Noguchi Museum's vast photographic archives, every effort has been made to present the collection as close to Noguchi's original intentions as possible. A number of objects loaned to exhibitions abroad have been returned to their intended configuration in the Museum's galleries and garden, and a number of recent acquisitions to the Museum's collections are now on view.
718-204-7088
Long Island City
"The Castle"
Ongoing, through 12/31/10
This exhibit on the
Bayside Historical Society explores the origins of the Officers' Club at Fort Totten from its design in the mid-19th century by the Army Corps of Engineers to its use as the original School of Application in 1887. Before and after photos detail the enormous task of restoring this Victorian era jewel. A $3 donation is requested.
718-352-1548
Bayside
"If the Hat Fits"
Ongoing, through 12/31/10
This exhibit on the
Bayside Historical Society explores history through headwear, showcasing hats throughout time, including the top hat, the bowler, the pill box and the panama hat, among others. Each hat from the collection of 19 pieces tells a story about changing styles, local history, and the world at large. A $3 donation is requested.
Bayside
Bayside Life: on the Edge of Modernity
Ongoing, through 12/31/10
Bayside Historical Society has yet another exhibit:
Bayside Life: on the Edge of Modernity. This exhibit details life as it was in the Bayside community 70 years ago, featuring photographs, memorabilia, documents, accompanying narrative, and reproductions of a local magazine,
Bayside Life, published from 1939-1941. A $3 donation is requested.
Bayside
events 7/31/10
Curious Frog Theatre Company Presents: "A Midsummer Night's Dream: The Scavengers"
1:00 p.m. at
Astoria Park.
A Midsummer Night's Dream: The Scavengers will tour nine NYC parks over six weekends this summer as part of Curious Frog's fourth annual Shakespeare in the Parks program, enriching under-served audiences with free classical theatre from July 31 to September 5. Detailed directions to each park including subway stops are available at Curious Frog's website,
www.curiousfrog.org.
Astoria
Moona Luna
2:00 p.m. at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Fans of all ages have already enjoyed Pistolera's toe-tapping music. Now, Moona Luna continues the party with upbeat, inspirational songs for the whole family! Admission: Free. Reservations required. Call Box Office: 718-760-0064. For more information visit:
www.queenstheatre.org
Corona
Sacred Socrates With Shaun Leonardo
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. At
Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard. Crate your very own magical, indigenous headdress using recycled materials, fabrics and even the park's plant clippings; all at the while having a discussion about traditional Mayan headdresses. To register please call: 718-956-1819.
Long Island City
Jack Eichenbaum Walks - B61 (Long Island City to Red Hook)
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at B61 (Long Island City to Red Hook). The B61 links a string of East River communities in Queens and Brooklyn that I call "La Rive Gauche" (or Left Bank). This is the locale for artists and young professionals priced out of Manhattan and/or attracted to more spacious, pioneering communities. The walks are in the vicinity of Jackson Ave in Long Island City, the waterfront and Bedford Ave. strip in North Williamsburg and the waterfront developments in Red Hook. In each of these communities recent zoning changes have made possible the transformation of declining industrial neighborhoods. At the terminus in Red Hook, the free IKEA ferry to lower Manhattan is a transportation option. Admission: Free. For more information visit:
www.geognyc.com
Long Island City
Broadway Blockbusters: American Fantasy
Ongoing, through 8/14
Thursday to Sunday: 8:00 p.m. at Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd. This year's show, American Fantasy; A Tribute to Hollywood's Greatest Musicals, will feature some of the most talented individuals in the Greater New York Area, as they perform on this historic stage some of the most beloved music of the big screen. Reserved Seats $20; VIP Box Seats $30; Seniors & Members $15. For more information visit:
www.flushingtownhall.org
Flushing
Alley Pond Adventure Course
Ongoing, through 11/21
This event repeats every week on Sunday between 5/2/2010 and 11/21/2010 at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center. Our programs foster trust, problem-solving and team-building while providing outdoor recreational fun. Open to families and individuals agess 8 and above. For more information call 718- 217-4685 or visit
www.nycgovparks.org.
Cityscape: Surveying the Urban Biotope
Ongoing, ends Sun 8/01
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard. Explores the presence of nature in the fabric of urban life, with eleven new works by artists: Saul Becker, George Boorujy, William Cordova, David Kennedy Cutler, Lillian Gerson, Janelle Iglesias, Katherine McLeod, Ester Partegàs, Zena Verda Pesta, Christine Howard Sandoval, and Mark Lawrence Stafford.
For more information call: 718-956-1819 or visit: www.socratessculpturepark.org.
Long Island City
Forest Park Sport Clinics: Karate
Ongoing, through 8/17
Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Forest Park Headquarters (in
Forest Park). Children and adults, age 7 and older may participate in this free Karate clinic. This introductory class is taught by Shorinjiryu Kenryukan Karate and participants will learn basic skills, discipline and self-defense. Registration required. For more information call: 718-235-4100 or visit:
www.nyc.gov/parks
Forest Hills
, Glendale
, Kew Gardens
, Richmond Hill
, Woodhaven
Forest Park Sport Clinics: Skateboarding Clinic
Ongoing, through 8/16
Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Forest Park Skate Park (in
Forest Park). Children age 7-14 may participate in this
free clinic for skateboarding instruction. Learn the basic skills of skateboarding in the new Forest Park skate park! Participants must bring a skateboard and helmet to each class. Wrist guards, knee pads and elbow pads will be provided. Registration required, call (718) 235-4100 for details.
Forest Hills
, Glendale
, Kew Gardens
, Richmond Hill
, Woodhaven
A Visual History of Freedom: An Exhibit For Young Learners & Families
Ongoing, through 1/01/11
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. (or by appointment) at Kingsland Homestead, 43-35 37th Ave. This illustrated piece of historical fiction explores the colonists' strength and perseverance in gaining freedom and personal liberties in an otherwise oppressive environment during the 17th century in New Amsterdam under the rule of Peter Stuyvesant. It provides a lively narrative for young readers learning about tales of activism in New Amsterdam and the surrounding areas in New York City, which led to the religious freedom that we continue to enjoy today in our country. For more information please call (718) 939-0647 ext. 17.
Flushing
Elmhurst Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/23
Schedule: Tuesdays, July 13 through November 23, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: 41st Avenue between 80th and 81th Streets. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Elmhurst
Citi Field Tours
Ongoing, through 10/01
The New York Mets invite you to take a guided tour of Citi Field. Visit the Clubhouse, Field and Dugout, Production Areas, Press Box, Suite Levels, and the Mets Hall of Fame and Museum! Admission: $10 – adults, $7 – children 12 & under, $7 – seniors (60+), and Children under 22" free. Visit
www.mets.com/tours for available dates on Saturdays and Sundays or call 718-507-TIXX.
Flushing
Amazon Voyage Rain Forest Videos:
Ongoing, through 8/22
2 & 3 p.m. at The New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 Street. Amazon Voyage: Take a virtual journey on the widest river in the world and learn about amazing creatures including piranhas, anacondas, stingrays, and pink dolphins! Investigate the social and economic choices that shape the Amazon region through the eyes and hands of field researchers and the people. For more information call: 718-699-0005 or visit:
www.nyscience.org
Corona
Corona Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/19
Schedule: Fridays, July 9 through November 19.
Location: Roosevelt Ave at 103 Street.
Subway: 7 to 103 St/Corona Plaza.
Bus: Q23. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Corona
Hunters Point Long Island City Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/24
Schedule: Wednesdays, July 7 - November 24, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: On 48th Ave between Vernon Blvd and 5th St, 1 block away from Gantry Park.
Subway: 7 train to Vernon-Jackson or G to 21st Street
. Bus: Q103
. Ferry: New York Water Taxi to Hunters Point. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Long Island City
Astoria Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/17
Schedule: Wednesdays, July 7 through November 17, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: On 14th Street between 31st Ave. and 31st Road.
Subway: N or R to Broadway.
Bus: Q104. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Astoria
Free First Fridays at the Noguchi Museum
Ongoing, through 9/03
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at
The Noguchi Museum, 32-37 Vernon Blvd. The Noguchi Museum in Long Island City is free on the first Friday of every month! Enjoy wine and beer in our sculpture garden from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information call: 718-204-7088 or visit:
www.noguchi.org
Long Island City
Waterfront Concert Series 2010
Ongoing, through 8/12
7:30pm. at Astoria Park Lawn - Shore Blvd. between Hell Gate Bridge and the Pool. Central Astoria Local Development Coalition Inc. presents Independence Celebration featuring an evening of Big Band Music with Joe Battaglia and the NY Big Band followed by a spectacular Grucci Fireworks display. For more information call 718-728-7820 or visit www.centralastoria.org
Astoria
Bayside Historical Society Opens New Virtual Exhibit
Ongoing, through 10/31
The Bayside Historical Society (BHS) has just opened a new virtual exhibit on its website that allows visitors to get an overview of Bayside's history in a fun and interactive way. Take a Cruise Through the History of Bayside is a timeline with text and photos that begins in 1639 (the year that the Dutch West India Company acquired the land from the Matinecock tribe) and ends in 2000 (when the nationally-acclaimed alternative rock group Bayside Band was formed). Along the way, viewers can learn about the Bell family, a murder at the Bayside Yacht Club, producer John Golden (whose estate was bequeathed to NYC upon his death and is now John Golden Park; and much more. The exhibit is located at
www.baysidehistorical.org. For more information, call (718) 352-1548.
Bayside
Priscila de Carvalho, "(IN)VISIBLE CITIES"
Ongoing, through 8/21
Exhibiton Dates: June 24 - August 21, 2010. Opening Reception - Thursday, June 24; 6 - 8 p.m. at Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning, 161-04 Jamaica Ave. For more information
click here
Jamaica
Atlas Park Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/20
Schedule: Saturdays, June 12 - November 20, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In Atlas Park Mall, Cooper Ave and 80th St, Glendale.
Subway: L train to Grand Street, Q54 to Atlas Park. M train to Middle Village / Metropolitan Ave, Q54 to Atlas Park. E train to Jamaica/Van Wick, Q54 to Atlas Park. E, J, or Z trains to Soothing Blvd, Q54 to Atlas Park.
Bus: Q54, Q45, Q11, Q29. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Glendale
Jackson Heights Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 12/19
Schedule: Sundays, June 6 through December 19, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: 34 Avenue between 77 & 78 Streets, and on 78 St between 34 Avenue and Northern Blvd. Subway: 7 to 74 St/Broadway; E, F, V, R, G to Jackson Heights/Roosevelt. Bus: Q66, Q47, Q49, Q81, Q33. For more information visit: www.grownyc.org
Jackson Heights
Sunnyside Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 12/18
Schedule: Saturdays, June 5 - December 18, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: On Skillman Ave. between 42 & 43 Streets.
Subway: 7 to 40 St or 46 St
. Bus: Q60, Q32, Q104. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Sunnyside
Adult Fitness Walk
Ongoing, through 9/21
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. in the entrance to Fort Totten Park. Join us for a free adult fitness walking program along scenic Joe Michael's Mile. The walks will be led by an instructor from The Fitness Consultants. For more information or directions, please call: 718-352-4793 ext. 301 or visit:
nyc.gov/parks
Bayside
Native Bayside
Ongoing, through 12/31
Native Bayside explores the prehistoric occupation of Bayside and Northeastern Queens through the culmination of archaeological fieldwork by the New York Institute of Anthropology. A $3 donation is requested. The accompanying "Native Voice" oral history program is available online at
www.baysidehistorical.org, and features interviews about the local native experience.
Bayside
Register Now for the Spring Session of the HSBC Children's Garden at QBG
Ongoing, through 10/02
A free HSBC Children¹s Garden Family Day will be held on Saturday, March 6, from 2-4p.m. Families will get a preview of the HSBC Children¹s Garden Program and will receive $50 off tuition if they sign up for the Spring Session that day. In addition, any child who registers for the Spring and Summer Sessions at the same time will get the Fall Session for free. For more information parents can visit:
queensbotanical.org or contact Rebecca at: 718-886-3800
Flushing
Arts, Culture, and Fun
Ongoing, through 8/10
The Arts, Culture & Fun series offers a variety of cultural events, including, book readings and signings, film screenings, lectures on arts, dance, history, photography and music, as well as concerts, architecture, food, popular culture and much more. These events are held at various recreation centers throughout the city. For more information on the location and time of these series please visit: Arts Culture and Fun Series
Jamaica
, Elmhurst
, Flushing
Senior Program
Ongoing, through 12/31
Thursday - 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at
Detective Keith L. Williams Field House - 106-16 173rd Street, Jamaica. Take part in this senior program that offers Bid, whist cards, crafts and more! Ages 55 and up. Center membership is required to take part in all programs. For more information call: 718-523-6912.
Jamaica
Behind the Screen
Ongoing, through 12/31
The daily core exhibition,
Behind the Screen, at
Museum of the Moving Image illuminates the many processes involved in producing, marketing, and exhibiting the moving image, with more than 1000 film and television artifacts, computer-based interactive experiences, commissioned installations, audio-visual materials, and demonstrations of professional equipment and techniques.
(718) 784-0077
Astoria
Noguchi ReINstalled
Ongoing, through 10/24/10
Through consultation of
The Noguchi Museum's vast photographic archives, every effort has been made to present the collection as close to Noguchi's original intentions as possible. A number of objects loaned to exhibitions abroad have been returned to their intended configuration in the Museum's galleries and garden, and a number of recent acquisitions to the Museum's collections are now on view.
718-204-7088
Long Island City
"The Castle"
Ongoing, through 12/31/10
This exhibit on the
Bayside Historical Society explores the origins of the Officers' Club at Fort Totten from its design in the mid-19th century by the Army Corps of Engineers to its use as the original School of Application in 1887. Before and after photos detail the enormous task of restoring this Victorian era jewel. A $3 donation is requested.
718-352-1548
Bayside
"If the Hat Fits"
Ongoing, through 12/31/10
This exhibit on the
Bayside Historical Society explores history through headwear, showcasing hats throughout time, including the top hat, the bowler, the pill box and the panama hat, among others. Each hat from the collection of 19 pieces tells a story about changing styles, local history, and the world at large. A $3 donation is requested.
Bayside
Bayside Life: on the Edge of Modernity
Ongoing, through 12/31/10
Bayside Historical Society has yet another exhibit:
Bayside Life: on the Edge of Modernity. This exhibit details life as it was in the Bayside community 70 years ago, featuring photographs, memorabilia, documents, accompanying narrative, and reproductions of a local magazine,
Bayside Life, published from 1939-1941. A $3 donation is requested.
Bayside
events 8/01/10
Cityscape: Surveying the Urban Biotope
Started 7/21, ends today
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard. Explores the presence of nature in the fabric of urban life, with eleven new works by artists: Saul Becker, George Boorujy, William Cordova, David Kennedy Cutler, Lillian Gerson, Janelle Iglesias, Katherine McLeod, Ester Partegàs, Zena Verda Pesta, Christine Howard Sandoval, and Mark Lawrence Stafford.
For more information call: 718-956-1819 or visit: www.socratessculpturepark.org.
Long Island City
Taming of the Shrew
7:30 p.m. at Sunnyside Gardens Park, 48-21 39th Ave.
Shakespeare's story of the battle of the sexes performed by Hip to Hip Theatre Company. Admission: Free. For more information visit:
http://www.hiptohip.org/
Sunnyside
Hallets Cove Walk-Up Paddles
Starts today, through 8/31
Sundays in August from: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. in Socrates Sculpture Park Beach at Hallets Cove, 31 Ave. & Vernon Blvd. Kayaking for all ages! For more information call: 718-228-9214 or visit:
www.licboathouse.org
Long Island City
Foodies International Tasting Tour of Astoria
12:00 p.m. in Astoria. We feature Greek, Italian, Balkan, Thai, American, Middle Eastern, Indian, and Colombian foods. Admission: $45.00 (includes Food). Meeting location disclosed with reservation. For more information/Reservations call: 917-225-1962 or visit:
http://Foodiestoursnyc.com
Astoria
Curious Frog Theatre Company Presents: "A Midsummer Night's Dream: The Scavengers"
4:00 p.m. at
Astoria Park Water Walk.
A Midsummer Night's Dream: The Scavengers will tour nine NYC parks over six weekends this summer as part of Curious Frog's fourth annual Shakespeare in the Parks program, enriching under-served audiences with free classical theatre from July 31 to September 5. Detailed directions to each park including subway stops are available at Curious Frog's website,
www.curiousfrog.org.
Astoria
Rock and Roll with Squeaky Clean
6:30 p.m. at Alley Pond Park– 76th Avenue & Springfield Blvd. Enjoy this outdoor family concert featuring rock and roll classics from the 50s & 60s. Please bring a chair or blanket. For more information visit:
www.nyc.gov/parks
Douglaston
Tango y Vida / Tango and Life
7:00 p.m. at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Six dancers, seven musicians, a singer and an actor present the tango live on stage. In a seductive revue that is TANGO Y VIDA, (Tango and Life), these international artists embody the heat , the energy, the controlled abandon that is the Argentine Tango. Including a brief history of the tango, TANGO Y VIDA is truly multi-cultural experience! Tickers: Advance $ 25, Multi-show $23. For more information visit:
www.queenstheatre.org
Corona
Pistolera and Electric Kulintang
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the southwest corner of Travers Park, 34th ave at 77th street. PISTOLERA's accordion-driven melodies invite you to a dance party at the Queens-Mexico border. Fans around the world are dancing cumbias to the groups socially conscious songs -- en español -- about immigrants rights, war, racism, feminism, and life on the border. For more information and updates, become a fan of the "Other Ground" concert series
click here for the latest news on our artists.
Jackson Heights
Junction Blvd Festival
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Junction Blvd between Roosevelt and 35th Avenue.
Click here to find out more information about this and other festivals.
Jackson Heights
Broadway Blockbusters: American Fantasy
Ongoing, through 8/14
Thursday to Sunday: 8:00 p.m. at Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd. This year's show, American Fantasy; A Tribute to Hollywood's Greatest Musicals, will feature some of the most talented individuals in the Greater New York Area, as they perform on this historic stage some of the most beloved music of the big screen. Reserved Seats $20; VIP Box Seats $30; Seniors & Members $15. For more information visit:
www.flushingtownhall.org
Flushing
Alley Pond Adventure Course
Ongoing, through 11/21
This event repeats every week on Sunday between 5/2/2010 and 11/21/2010 at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center. Our programs foster trust, problem-solving and team-building while providing outdoor recreational fun. Open to families and individuals agess 8 and above. For more information call 718- 217-4685 or visit
www.nycgovparks.org.
Forest Park Sport Clinics: Karate
Ongoing, through 8/17
Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Forest Park Headquarters (in
Forest Park). Children and adults, age 7 and older may participate in this free Karate clinic. This introductory class is taught by Shorinjiryu Kenryukan Karate and participants will learn basic skills, discipline and self-defense. Registration required. For more information call: 718-235-4100 or visit:
www.nyc.gov/parks
Forest Hills
, Glendale
, Kew Gardens
, Richmond Hill
, Woodhaven
Forest Park Sport Clinics: Skateboarding Clinic
Ongoing, through 8/16
Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Forest Park Skate Park (in
Forest Park). Children age 7-14 may participate in this
free clinic for skateboarding instruction. Learn the basic skills of skateboarding in the new Forest Park skate park! Participants must bring a skateboard and helmet to each class. Wrist guards, knee pads and elbow pads will be provided. Registration required, call (718) 235-4100 for details.
Forest Hills
, Glendale
, Kew Gardens
, Richmond Hill
, Woodhaven
A Visual History of Freedom: An Exhibit For Young Learners & Families
Ongoing, through 1/01/11
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. (or by appointment) at Kingsland Homestead, 43-35 37th Ave. This illustrated piece of historical fiction explores the colonists' strength and perseverance in gaining freedom and personal liberties in an otherwise oppressive environment during the 17th century in New Amsterdam under the rule of Peter Stuyvesant. It provides a lively narrative for young readers learning about tales of activism in New Amsterdam and the surrounding areas in New York City, which led to the religious freedom that we continue to enjoy today in our country. For more information please call (718) 939-0647 ext. 17.
Flushing
Citi Field Tours
Ongoing, through 10/01
The New York Mets invite you to take a guided tour of Citi Field. Visit the Clubhouse, Field and Dugout, Production Areas, Press Box, Suite Levels, and the Mets Hall of Fame and Museum! Admission: $10 – adults, $7 – children 12 & under, $7 – seniors (60+), and Children under 22" free. Visit
www.mets.com/tours for available dates on Saturdays and Sundays or call 718-507-TIXX.
Flushing
Elmhurst Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/23
Schedule: Tuesdays, July 13 through November 23, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: 41st Avenue between 80th and 81th Streets. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Elmhurst
Amazon Voyage Rain Forest Videos:
Ongoing, through 8/22
2 & 3 p.m. at The New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 Street. Amazon Voyage: Take a virtual journey on the widest river in the world and learn about amazing creatures including piranhas, anacondas, stingrays, and pink dolphins! Investigate the social and economic choices that shape the Amazon region through the eyes and hands of field researchers and the people. For more information call: 718-699-0005 or visit:
www.nyscience.org
Corona
Corona Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/19
Schedule: Fridays, July 9 through November 19.
Location: Roosevelt Ave at 103 Street.
Subway: 7 to 103 St/Corona Plaza.
Bus: Q23. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Corona
Astoria Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/17
Schedule: Wednesdays, July 7 through November 17, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: On 14th Street between 31st Ave. and 31st Road.
Subway: N or R to Broadway.
Bus: Q104. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Astoria
Hunters Point Long Island City Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/24
Schedule: Wednesdays, July 7 - November 24, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: On 48th Ave between Vernon Blvd and 5th St, 1 block away from Gantry Park.
Subway: 7 train to Vernon-Jackson or G to 21st Street
. Bus: Q103
. Ferry: New York Water Taxi to Hunters Point. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Long Island City
Free First Fridays at the Noguchi Museum
Ongoing, through 9/03
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at
The Noguchi Museum, 32-37 Vernon Blvd. The Noguchi Museum in Long Island City is free on the first Friday of every month! Enjoy wine and beer in our sculpture garden from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information call: 718-204-7088 or visit:
www.noguchi.org
Long Island City
Waterfront Concert Series 2010
Ongoing, through 8/12
7:30pm. at Astoria Park Lawn - Shore Blvd. between Hell Gate Bridge and the Pool. Central Astoria Local Development Coalition Inc. presents Independence Celebration featuring an evening of Big Band Music with Joe Battaglia and the NY Big Band followed by a spectacular Grucci Fireworks display. For more information call 718-728-7820 or visit www.centralastoria.org
Astoria
Bayside Historical Society Opens New Virtual Exhibit
Ongoing, through 10/31
The Bayside Historical Society (BHS) has just opened a new virtual exhibit on its website that allows visitors to get an overview of Bayside's history in a fun and interactive way. Take a Cruise Through the History of Bayside is a timeline with text and photos that begins in 1639 (the year that the Dutch West India Company acquired the land from the Matinecock tribe) and ends in 2000 (when the nationally-acclaimed alternative rock group Bayside Band was formed). Along the way, viewers can learn about the Bell family, a murder at the Bayside Yacht Club, producer John Golden (whose estate was bequeathed to NYC upon his death and is now John Golden Park; and much more. The exhibit is located at
www.baysidehistorical.org. For more information, call (718) 352-1548.
Bayside
Priscila de Carvalho, "(IN)VISIBLE CITIES"
Ongoing, through 8/21
Exhibiton Dates: June 24 - August 21, 2010. Opening Reception - Thursday, June 24; 6 - 8 p.m. at Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning, 161-04 Jamaica Ave. For more information
click here
Jamaica
Atlas Park Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 11/20
Schedule: Saturdays, June 12 - November 20, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In Atlas Park Mall, Cooper Ave and 80th St, Glendale.
Subway: L train to Grand Street, Q54 to Atlas Park. M train to Middle Village / Metropolitan Ave, Q54 to Atlas Park. E train to Jamaica/Van Wick, Q54 to Atlas Park. E, J, or Z trains to Soothing Blvd, Q54 to Atlas Park.
Bus: Q54, Q45, Q11, Q29. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Glendale
Jackson Heights Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 12/19
Schedule: Sundays, June 6 through December 19, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: 34 Avenue between 77 & 78 Streets, and on 78 St between 34 Avenue and Northern Blvd. Subway: 7 to 74 St/Broadway; E, F, V, R, G to Jackson Heights/Roosevelt. Bus: Q66, Q47, Q49, Q81, Q33. For more information visit: www.grownyc.org
Jackson Heights
Sunnyside Greenmarket
Ongoing, through 12/18
Schedule: Saturdays, June 5 - December 18, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: On Skillman Ave. between 42 & 43 Streets.
Subway: 7 to 40 St or 46 St
. Bus: Q60, Q32, Q104. For more information visit:
www.grownyc.org
Sunnyside
Adult Fitness Walk
Ongoing, through 9/21
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. in the entrance to Fort Totten Park. Join us for a free adult fitness walking program along scenic Joe Michael's Mile. The walks will be led by an instructor from The Fitness Consultants. For more information or directions, please call: 718-352-4793 ext. 301 or visit:
nyc.gov/parks
Bayside
Native Bayside
Ongoing, through 12/31
Native Bayside explores the prehistoric occupation of Bayside and Northeastern Queens through the culmination of archaeological fieldwork by the New York Institute of Anthropology. A $3 donation is requested. The accompanying "Native Voice" oral history program is available online at
www.baysidehistorical.org, and features interviews about the local native experience.
Bayside
Register Now for the Spring Session of the HSBC Children's Garden at QBG
Ongoing, through 10/02
A free HSBC Children¹s Garden Family Day will be held on Saturday, March 6, from 2-4p.m. Families will get a preview of the HSBC Children¹s Garden Program and will receive $50 off tuition if they sign up for the Spring Session that day. In addition, any child who registers for the Spring and Summer Sessions at the same time will get the Fall Session for free. For more information parents can visit:
queensbotanical.org or contact Rebecca at: 718-886-3800
Flushing
Arts, Culture, and Fun
Ongoing, through 8/10
The Arts, Culture & Fun series offers a variety of cultural events, including, book readings and signings, film screenings, lectures on arts, dance, history, photography and music, as well as concerts, architecture, food, popular culture and much more. These events are held at various recreation centers throughout the city. For more information on the location and time of these series please visit: Arts Culture and Fun Series
Jamaica
, Elmhurst
, Flushing
Senior Program
Ongoing, through 12/31
Thursday - 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at
Detective Keith L. Williams Field House - 106-16 173rd Street, Jamaica. Take part in this senior program that offers Bid, whist cards, crafts and more! Ages 55 and up. Center membership is required to take part in all programs. For more information call: 718-523-6912.
Jamaica
Behind the Screen
Ongoing, through 12/31
The daily core exhibition,
Behind the Screen, at
Museum of the Moving Image illuminates the many processes involved in producing, marketing, and exhibiting the moving image, with more than 1000 film and television artifacts, computer-based interactive experiences, commissioned installations, audio-visual materials, and demonstrations of professional equipment and techniques.
(718) 784-0077
Astoria
Noguchi ReINstalled
Ongoing, through 10/24/10
Through consultation of
The Noguchi Museum's vast photographic archives, every effort has been made to present the collection as close to Noguchi's original intentions as possible. A number of objects loaned to exhibitions abroad have been returned to their intended configuration in the Museum's galleries and garden, and a number of recent acquisitions to the Museum's collections are now on view.
718-204-7088
Long Island City
"The Castle"
Ongoing, through 12/31/10
This exhibit on the
Bayside Historical Society explores the origins of the Officers' Club at Fort Totten from its design in the mid-19th century by the Army Corps of Engineers to its use as the original School of Application in 1887. Before and after photos detail the enormous task of restoring this Victorian era jewel. A $3 donation is requested.
718-352-1548
Bayside
"If the Hat Fits"
Ongoing, through 12/31/10
This exhibit on the
Bayside Historical Society explores history through headwear, showcasing hats throughout time, including the top hat, the bowler, the pill box and the panama hat, among others. Each hat from the collection of 19 pieces tells a story about changing styles, local history, and the world at large. A $3 donation is requested.
Bayside
Bayside Life: on the Edge of Modernity
Ongoing, through 12/31/10
Bayside Historical Society has yet another exhibit:
Bayside Life: on the Edge of Modernity. This exhibit details life as it was in the Bayside community 70 years ago, featuring photographs, memorabilia, documents, accompanying narrative, and reproductions of a local magazine,
Bayside Life, published from 1939-1941. A $3 donation is requested.
Bayside
