It’s a pizzaversary along with a chocofest and a huge outdoor networking session. Dee’s Wood Fired Pizza + Kitchen will celebrate 30 years in business in Forest Hills on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 5 pm to 9 pm. As part of the fun, DEE’s, which is at 107-23 Metropolitan Ave., will offer a $30 throwback menu showcasing…
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#PickoftheWeek | Outdoor Dance Party (with Circle and Lessons) at the Unisphere on Sept. 30
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Born fully grown and beautiful, the Hindu Goddess Durga is often depicted riding a lion or tiger. She represents divine feminine powers and protects the universe from evil. Kew Gardens-based dance school Vivarta Arts celebrates Navratri, an annual homage to Durga, with four hours of Garba and Dandiya lessons and performances at the Unisphere in…
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They’re not going to stray. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will return to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park for a second consecutive year on May 11-14 (2024). Yes, the same hallowed tennis grounds where the Grand Slam tournament amazes fans in late August and early September….
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Tom Brady loves it. Lebron James, too. Ditto for about 4.2 other Americans. And now they can play in a climate-controlled facility only 20 minutes from Midtown Manhattan on the 7 train. CityPickle recently opened a pickleball facility in Long Island City. Located at 9-03 44th Rd., the 10,100-square-foot venue has four indoor courts with…
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Trump won’t be there, but the wise cracks will. Q.E.D. will host a Republican Primary Debate Party on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 9 pm, with a funny bone-tickling twist. Professional comedians Frank Conniff (TV’s Frank from “MST3K”), John Fugelsang (“Tell Me Everything” on SiriusXM), and Myka Fox (Comedy Central) will sit with attendees at the…
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Consider it a friendly battle of mooncakes. The Shops at Skyview hosts a Mid-Autumn Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23. Starting at 2 pm, the fun includes dance and live music along with Hong Kong MX MoonCake and Dimsum Tasting. Then at 3 pm, the Flushing shopping center (40-23 College Point Blvd.) presents a ticketed Moon…
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Dance is how we do it! The Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning will host the Making Moves Dance Festival from Friday, Sept. 22, to Sunday, Sept. 24. For 14 years, this three-day event has entertained while also promoting new, emerging, and underrepresented troupes. And this year is no exception with an exciting lineup of…
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Founded in 2003 as a stapled zine, Reverse Shot is now the Museum of Moving Image’s online publication for visual media. It provides film reviews, interviews, essays, columns, and industry news. And it’s had a great two decades. MoMI kicks off Reverse Shot’s 20th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, Sept. 22, and screenings, panel discussions, a…
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Passion, pride, and neighborhood spirit are among the reasons to love community theater. And in Queens, the high quality is another main draw. Now that summer is over, a few borough troupes are getting ready to bring drama, comedy, and unbridled creativity to local stages. Here’s a guide to upcoming shows. All Shook Up is…
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Here’s your Sunday assignment: eat! Momo Crawl is in Himalaya Heights (Jackson Heights-Woodside-Elmhurst) from noon to 5 pm. True to its name, the 11th annual feastapalooza’s main focus is momos, but cultural performances and an awards ceremony are also on the menu. Participants meet at Diversity Plaza — vicinity of 37th Road and 74th Street —…