They’re bouncy, baffling, and even a bit bossy. New York Hall of Science opens The Big Bubble Experiment on Friday, Nov. 17, at 10 am. An expansion of a favorite former activity at the museum, the new, long-term exhibition encourages experimentation and discovery through bubble play, such as blowing, stretching, popping, and looking closely. Is…
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Put the pedal to the medal, but in reverse. The BHS Vintage Car Show is in Bayside on Sunday, Nov. 19, from 9 am to 3 pm. Several dozen antique automobiles are expected to pull up to this annual event, which is presented by the Long Island Sound Region of the Classic Car Club of…
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Take a trip through 17th, 18th, and 19th century Queens with plenty of chances to warm up with hot apple cider. Four historic Flushing landmarks will join forces to host the Holiday Historic House Tour on Sunday, Dec. 10, from 1 pm to 5 pm. The participating sites — Bowne House, Kingsland Homestead, Quaker Meeting…
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#InTheLoop | Spin a Yarn. Spill the Beans. Share the Good Word. The Moth Comes to Queens on Nov. 15
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Got some hot gossip? Wanna hear about some crazy adventures? Ready to leave it all on the stage? The Moth is dedicated to the craft of storytelling. Founded by poet/novelist George Dawes Green in 1997, the NYC-based nonprofit has just about done it all in the yarn-spinning world: mainstage shows, slams, workshops, radio shows, books,…
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It’s impossible to de-feet or top-off this event. The Drip-City Market Sneaker and Hat Convention is set to fill Resorts World New York City with cutting edge gear on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 10 am. More than 300 vendors and at least 3,000 savvy shoppers are expected to sell, trade, browse, and buy the hottest,…
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Quenepas are about the size of a ping pong ball. Protected by rough, green skin on the outside, their innards consist of sweet, soft pulp around a hard pit. Also known as mamoncillo, escanjocote, and guaya, they grow in bunches and hail from South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Rambutans are similar, but the…
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#PickoftheWeek | The NY Son Jarocho Festival Ends in Grand Style with a Monster Concert in Queens
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It’s time for a serious fiesta with La Bamba, El Coco, and La Bruja! The NY Son Jarocho Festival will conclude with two days of tremendous musica at Flushing Town Hall this weekend. The fun begins with a free album-release party with Tapacamino Colectivo Musiquero on Friday, Nov. 10, at 7 pm. The Oaxaca-based ensemble…
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It’s time to give thanks, tell stories, and eat some fry bread. Queens County Farm Museum hosts the annual Harvest Dance Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 12, from 11 am to 4 pm. Now in its fourth year, the festivities include several performances by the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers in full regalia along with a Native…
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#InTheLoop | Comedy. Music. Magical realism. Community Theater Entertains Queens (and Kings) in November
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Passion, pride, local spirit, audience love, and voluntarism are among reasons to love community theater. And in Queens, the high quality is another main draw. Now that summer is over, borough residents are ready to stay inside for drama, comedy, music, and overflowing creativity. Here’s a guide to upcoming shows. Douglaston Community Theatre presents Making…
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#InTheLoop | Upcoming Enrichment Opportunities Include World War II Photos, Tours + Lectures
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Self-improvement activities help people learn skills, improve health habits, defeat negative thoughts, and meet similar-minded friends. Plus, they can be really, really fun. Speaking of “really, really fun,” Queens hosts a slew of self-improvement opportunities over the next few days. Professional guide Adrienne Onofri leads a Walking Tour of Jamaica on Saturday, Nov. 4, at…