Calvin Coolidge was president, John F. Hylan was mayor, Adolf Hitler was a prisoner, George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” was the most popular song, and JFK International Airport didn’t exist in 1924, when the Forest Park Bandshell was established. A lot has changed in the world since then — including the venue’s name as it…
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It’s hard to believe that it became a federal holiday only three years ago! Juneteenth celebrations are scheduled all over Queens over the next few days. Gospel music, spoken word, and a drum circle are among the options. One of the big ones is Lewis Latimer House Museum’s Juneteenth Reopening Celebration on Saturday, June 15,…
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For six decades, Agnieszka Holland has been one of the most consistently daring, versatile, and political voices in global cinema. The Polish director and screenwriter has produced several dozen films that deal with everything from religion to immigration to gender identity to totalitarianism. Learn more during the Agnieszka Holland Retrospective at the Museum of the…
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Want something new? Try The Wheel and Music Express. Prefer a classic? Head over to Dream Catcher, Pharaoh’s Fury, and Sea Dragon. The Astoria Park Carnival runs through Sunday, June 9. Then the fun returns with the Citi Field Carnival from Thursday, June 20, to Sunday, June 23. Astoria, first. Presented by Dreamland Amusements, this…
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They’re absolutely adorable! Three Andean bear cubs recently outgrew Queens Zoo’s birthing den. So nowadays the two males and one female play with each other, hang out with their mother, and explore their Flushing Meadows Corona Park habitat. Born on Jan. 3, they currently weigh about 25 pounds, but they should eventually exceed 200 pounds…
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Queens got talent! Lots of talent. See it with your own eyes at the Astoria Artists Theater Variety Show on Saturday, June 8, starting at 6 pm. Borough born and bred entertainers will perform for the crowd and a panel of judges for fun, glory, and prizes. Debbie Despina Cartsos will offer her unique belly…
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It’s time to make some noise! Make Music New York will present concerts around New York City – including ones in Astoria, Corona, Jackson Heights, Long Island City, and Sunnyside – on Friday, June 21. Head to the Shore Boulevard Open Street in Astoria Park for 100 Musicians for Peace & Unity from noon to…
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The food is delicious. Residents come from everywhere. The borough’s oldest gay bar is there. One street is off-limits for motor vehicles. It’s the first planned garden-and-cooperative community in the entire United States. And some parts have city, federal, and state landmark designations. In other words: check it out! The annual Jackson Heights Historic Weekend…
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The next four weeks can be described with one word: DANCE! The Jamaica Dance Festival 2024 will unfold in Rufus King Park on the first four Saturdays in June. Presented by A Better Jamaica, a total of 10 distinct, diverse troupes will perform outdoors. Here’s the lineup. June 1: Wan Chi Ming Dragon and Lion…
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Here’s the chance to marvel at the world’s best batsmen, bowlers, mullgrubbers, and wicket-keepers. The Coca-Cola Cricket Watch Party is on Sunday, June 9, in Citi Field, starting at 10:30 am. The national teams from India and Pakistan will face each other, and fans will be able to see the action on Citi Field’s huge…