He makes faces disappear from driver’s licenses, fills cups with water from the air, and jokes that he has more personal information than Mark Zuckerberg. Now for his greatest trick, he’s heading to Queens Theatre for the best two shows of his career. (We hope.) The illusionist Vitaly shocks and awes with An Evening of…
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Lana Wilson is an Emmy-winning director/writer who makes films that take deep dives into such topics as late-term abortion, suicide prevention, and phobias. The Museum of the Moving Image will present a complete early-career retrospective of her work, Come Alive: The Films of Lana Wilson, this weekend. The Wesleyan University graduate will discuss some of…
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They had massive skulls, sharp teeth, thick tails, powerful hind limbs, claw-like hands, and maybe even a few feathers. Learn more about these theropod dinosaurs by watching the movie T. Rex at the New York Hall of Science. In fact, the Flushing Meadows Corona Park museum’s 3D Theater is the only place in NYC where…
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#PickoftheWeek | Grammy-Nominated South African Musician Jonathan Butler Performs in Jamaica on Nov. 16
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South African singer-songwriter Jonathan Butler received Grammy nominations for his songs “Lies” and “Going Home.” Spoken word virtuoso Gha’il Rhodes Benjamin, who grew up in the United States, has performed all over the world and appeared in commercials, radio shows, and television specials. These artists will meld talents during the Black Spectrum Theatre’s Dinner Theatre…
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#InTheLoop | Celebrate the Season at Five Queens Venues During the Holiday House Tour on Dec. 8
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Spend one 2024 afternoon in Flushing and find out what Christmas was like in the 17th century Quaker community, 18th century England, 19th century Germany, and a prominent 20th century inventor’s house. The Holiday House Tour is on Sunday, Dec. 8, from noon to 4 pm. Hosted by the Queens Historical Society and ConEdison, this…
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It’s just an average day…and it’s fascinating. The Secret Theatre offers four performances of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown from Thursday, Nov. 21, to Saturday, Nov. 23. Talented adult actors play all the parts in this musical, although the characters are children (and a pet dog) from Charles M. Schulz’s “Peanuts” comic strip. You…
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#InTheLoop | CDI Dance Initiative Alums Present Explosive Music + Dance at Kupferberg on Nov. 16
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Since its launch in 2014, the CUNY Dance Initiative has built a 16-partner consortium, facilitated 220 residencies, granted more than 11,000 hours of studio and stage time, and sponsored instruction for more than 5,000 students. In other words, there’s a lot to celebrate! Two CDI alums – Los Ricos and Sekou McMiller & Friends –…
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Here’s a sure way to have a Feliz Navidad. Thalia Spanish Theatre presents Christmas in Colombia from Friday, Nov. 15, to Sunday, Dec. 15. The Elmhurst-based Mestizo Art Center and special guest Maria Escobar sing and dance their way through popular holiday traditions in Colombian folklore during this show. Tickets are $50 each, but students…
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Every year, the Queens Economic Development Corporation and Queens Tourism Council produce a printed calendar. Past themes include Arts, Restaurants, Sports, and the World’s Fair. Well, the new year is around the corner…and so is the 2025 calendar. The theme? Off The Beaten Path! Each month features a large photo of a Queens spot that’s…
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#InTheLoop | Douglaston Community Theatre Presents Neil Simon’s ‘Rumors’ from Nov. 8 to Nov. 23
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Couples arrive at a party, looking forward to a night of good food and conversation. Instead, they find the male host wounded in bed, while the female host is nowhere in sight. Douglaston Community Theatre kicks off its 75th season with the Neil Simon comedy Rumors on Friday, Nov. 8. The troupe will then offer…