Yes, it’s inspired by Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade. However, the Rockaway ritual is family-friendly, and the focus is on artist expression and creativity. The tenth annual Poseidon’s Parade is on Saturday, Sept. 21, starting at 1 pm. All are invited to put on a costume and march. After kicking off at Beach 105th Street on…
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#Newsflash | Whisky/Spirits Tasting — with 75+ Brands — to Make a Splash in Queens on Sept. 22
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This will be a good way to meet some kindred spirits. Wonders of Whisky presents the WoW Tasting Experience in Long Island City on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 4 pm. The six-hour celebration will showcase more than 75 whiskies, including ones from Scotland (naturally), Australia, India, Israel, Japan, and the United States. Cocktails, champagne, cognac,…
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No need to bring an umbrella, but it’s raining art in Long Island City these days. Outdoor, indoor, local, international, group, individual. It’s all coming to Western Queens. The first opening reception is for the annual Socrates Fellows show at Socrates Sculpture Park (32-01 Vernon Blvd.) on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 3 pm to 6…
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Major Hindu Goddess Durga protects the universe from evil. Often depicted riding a lion or tiger, she represents divine feminine powers and motherhood. Kew Gardens-based Vivarta Arts leads an homage to Durga, Garba Around the Globe, near the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 5 pm. Dance is at the…
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Here’s the chance to party like an animal…without eating any. Vegandale Festival is at Citi Field on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 11 am to 8 pm. This seventh annual, worldwide, all-vegan destination – which is debuting in Queens – features artists, innovative food, live music, and art installations. Plus, DJ Lohrasp Kansara makes sure the…
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Oh the drama. We have comedia in Sunnyside, hatted cats in Woodside, show tunes in Middle Village, religion (kinda, sorta) in Jamaica Estates, and Shakespeare (kinda, sorta) down in Rockaway. Let’s start at the northwestern most venue. Las Mujeres Lo Hacemos Mejor Que Los Hombres (Women Do It Better Than Men) is at Thalia Spanish…