Great art is brewing in Western Queens. Suchitra Mattai: We are nomads, we are dreamers opens at Socrates Sculpture Park on May 11. On view until Aug. 25, this solo exhibition celebrates the ocean journeys of diasporic communities with soft sculptures made from vintage saris. (Yes, saris.) Mattai chose the park because it lies along…
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Furry friends. Hayrides. A tractor exhibition. Farmstand veggies. Folk music. Wool-making. Get ready for another day in NYC! Queens County Farm Museum hosts a Sheep Shearing Festival on Saturday, May 11, from 11 am to 4 pm. Spring haircuts for the animals is the main focus, but this thirteenth annual event includes spinning, weaving, and…
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With 165 acres of trees, a 110-acre golf course, bridle paths, hiking trails, and a series of small hills, Forest Park is an urban gem. But maintaining the delicate natural balance is a gargantuan task. Seize a rare opportunity to learn the story behind the flora and fauna at a Forest Park Greenhouse Open House on…
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Science shows that it reduces stress, controls anxiety, improves sleep, relieves pain, and decreases blood pressure. Sunset Meditation starts at Socrates Sculpture Park on May 7 at 7 pm. Then, the program runs weekly on Tuesdays through Aug. 27. Designed for all experience levels and practices, the roughly one-hour activity includes mindful breathing, mindful movement,…
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Just like flowers, art is popping up all over Queens these days. The opening reception for Cui Fei: Vermicular Calligraphy is at The Garage Art Center (26-01 Corporal Kennedy St., Bayside) on Saturday, May 4, at 4 pm. On view until May 26, Fei showcases her unique genre, which represents an exploration of perceived writing…
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The bargains are back! The QED Makers Market returns to QED Astoria on Saturday, May 4, from noon to 5 pm. Several dozen Queens-based artisans will sell their work, including candles, jewelry, pottery, prints, and surprises. It’s a fun, festive vibe and a great way to support borough crafters. Plus, Astoria-based SingleCut Beersmiths and Sexy…
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Hiroshi Shimizu is probably the most prolific director you’ve never seen. Not only did he make 163 films, he also worked with his country’s biggest stars and played a large role in the Golden Age of Japanese Cinema after World War II. A Hiroshi Shimizu Retrospective screens at the Museum of the Moving Image from…
The numbers don’t lie: 6 concerts; 38 performers; 4 days; and at least 30 composers. Queens New Music Festival 2024 is at The Secret Theatre in Woodside from Thursday, May 9, through Sunday, May 12. Presented by Random Access Music under Thomas Piercy’s artistic direction, this annual extravaganza features a diverse program of everything from…
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This number one group is back a second time to honor a hallowed fifth day. Viva El Cinco De Mayo will fill Flushing’s Colden Auditorium with colorful costumes, lively dance, and celebratory music on Saturday, May 4, at 3 pm. Presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in New York, the festive program…
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Sunnyside resident Quinn O’Sullivan is a production director at Woodside-based Spaeth Design, which creates Holiday window displays for such retailers as Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Tiffany & Co. Here’s what he loves about the World’s Most Delicious Borough. Great Eats Dawa’s in Woodside is one of my favorites. The menu is…