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#InTheLoop | Farmstands Pop Up All Over Queens

Queens County Farm Museum will present a farmstand pop-up at St. Luke’s School (16-01 150th Pl., Whitestone) on Sunday, June 8, from 10 am to 3 pm. Head there for Certified Naturally Grown produce, such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, honey, and eggs. Can’t make it? Don’t worry. Queens Farm will operate the Queens Borough…

#Newsflash | The 2025 Bell Blvd Food & Music Fest Is in Bayside on June 8

Bands everywhere. Aerialists above. Sounds of volleyballs being smacked and appetizing aromas related to a Restaurant Stroll in the air. No wonder at least 3,000 people are expected at the 2025 Bell Blvd Food & Music Fest in Bayside on Sunday, June 8, from 2 pm to 6 pm. Presented by the Bayside Village BID,…

InTheLoop | Thalia Spanish Theatre Offers Free Shows on Sundays in June

Sunnyside Sundays are fun days in June. Thalia Spanish Theatre presents the Free Community Festival once a week for the entire month. Now in its 30th year, the program runs inside the Sunnyside performance center with roughly one-hour shows starting at 1 pm.. (They used to take place in a local park.) Here’s the schedule….

InTheLoop | The Astoria Park Carnival Runs from June 4 to June 8

Zeus and Flash Dance are making their debut. Sea Dragon and Dream Catcher are back by popular demand. The Astoria Park Carnival returns to its familiar spot under the RFK Bridge from Wednesday, June 4, to Sunday, June 8. Presented by Dreamland Amusements (as always), this annual tradition features outdoor fun with scary, kiddie, and…

#InTheLoop | Upcoming Queens Dance Shows Include Hula, Flamenco, Tango

Shall we (watch) dance? Queens hosts performances of genres from Hawaii, Spain, and Argentina over the next few days. First up is a Hula Performance at Queens Botanical Garden on Saturday, May 24, at 1 pm. Kumu Hula ʻAuliʻi Aweau-Teves and Ka Pā Hula O Laʻakea take the audience on a journey through healing, Hawaiian…

#InTheLoop | Queens Rising Promotes Art Events for Entire Month of June

The show must return! Queens Rising, a borough-wide celebration of arts and culture, is bigger, bolder, and back for the entire month of June. Now in its fourth year, Queens Rising amplifies the talent of more than 50 local artists who will perform in such hotspots as Flushing Town Hall, Alewife Brewing, and CultureLab LIC….

#InTheLoop | A Guide to 2025 Memorial Day Parades in Queens

Always remember. Never forget. Repay with respect. Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer and a great excuse to barbecue, but it’s also a time to honor service members, especially those who died while defending the United States, and their family members. Countless Queens natives have made the ultimate sacrifice over the years…

#InTheLoop | LIC Venue Presents Mind-Expanding Circus Experience with Three Men and a Box

Three buddies. One tall box. Countless possibilities…and a fascinating new Queens performance space. 3AM Theatre hosts the world premiere of I’ll Take It three times in Long Island City from Thursday, May 22, to Saturday, May 24.  Multi-disciplinary company Parallel Exit presents this one-hour circus experience during which three performers display tricks, athleticism, and acting…

#InTheLoop | Five Queens Landmarks Participate in Sacred Sites Open House this Weekend

Five Queens landmarks are among several dozen others around New York State that will welcome visitors during the Sacred Sites Open House this weekend. Spearheaded by the New York Landmarks Conservancy, this 15th annual extravaganza gets individuals to explore architecture, art, and history while learning about the Empire State’s diverse houses of worship. Some venues…

#InTheLoop | Lecture + Concert to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Beatles at Shea Stadium

Roll over, Beethoven! Queens is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the world-famous Beatles concert at Shea Stadium this weekend. On Friday, May 16, head over to the Queens Historical Society, where Executive Director Jason D. Antos will offer a slideshow and screening at 7 pm. Antos, who wrote a book on Shea Stadium with Arcadia…