Happy 2568! The sanskrit word “Songkran” refers to the time when the sun moves into the Aries constellation, starting a new zodiac cycle or year. It happens in mid-April, and many Buddhists celebrate with a few days of fun, food, and family. Already huge in many South East Asian countries, Songkran is becoming increasingly popular…
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Monthly Picks
#MonthlyPicks | What Does a Documentarian/Spokesperson/Historian/Arts Supporter Love About Queens?
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Long-time Jackson Heights resident Alfonso Quiroz has worked at Con Edison for 16 years. The Democratic District Leader in the 39th Assembly District is also on Queens Theatre’s board of trustees. Here are some things he loves about the world’s most delicious borough. Great Eats In Queens, there’s no shortage of excellent dining spots, but…
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Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. and the Queens Economic Development Corporation have announced the 15 finalists in the 2024 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge, a five-month instruction-and-funding competition. A panel of business experts selected the finalists — three each in five distinct categories — from a pool of 132 applications. These finalists will make…
The Queens Night Market will kick off its ninth season with a sneak preview on April 13, but first it’s time to bask in glory! It was determined to be the Best City Food Festival in the entire United States by USA Today. (The international news outlet recruited a panel of culinary experts who nominated…
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The Force is definitely with the borough these days. Queens World Film Festival 2024 will run from Tuesday, April 16, to Sunday, April 28. With the theme “Expect the Unexpected!,” the 13th annual expo will screen 152 films from 19 countries at three local venues — Kaufman Astoria Studios: Zukor Screening Room, Museum of the…
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If the paintings don’t get you, the weavings will. MoMA PS1 unveils Pacita Abad and Melissa Cody exhibitions on Thursday, April 4. Organized by the Walker Art Center, the Abad retrospective will include more than 50 works drawn from private and public collections across Asia, Europe, and the United States. Many of the pieces have…
Pick of the Week
#PickoftheWeek | Fashion Mogul Isaac Mizrahi Performs (Yes, Performs) at QPAC on March 30
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Isaac Mizrahi is a clothing designer who has conquered the fashion world with his Xcel Brands. But the multi-talented Brooklyn native has also had considerable success in the entertainment industry as an actor, host, performer, producer, singer, and writer. Experience his entertainment side – although he will certainly dress well, too – during An Evening…
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April is Autism Acceptance Month, and to get a head start, the Museum of the Moving Image will host a showcase of neurodivergent filmmakers of all ages and skills sets from Thursday, March 28, to Saturday, March 30. The third annual Marvels of Media Festival features 17 new films, a virtual reality project, panel discussions,…
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Without music, life would be a mistake: German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Music is the strongest form of magic: American rock-n-roller Marilyn Manson. One good thing about music, when it hits, you feel no pain: Jamaican Reggae star Robert Nesta Marley. Queens understands. The world’s most diverse borough hosts a wide array of live music this…
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Would you like to donate gently worn or new sneakers to students-in-need? The Shops at Skyview hosts Sole-ful Spring on Saturday, March 23, from 2 pm to 5 pm. Organized in partnership with the Queens Borough President’s Office, this three-hour event includes a live DJ, art performances, raffles, and giveaways. Those who donate sneakers receive…