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You really can tiptoe through the tulips in this borough. Queens County Farm Museum hosts Blooms from Wednesday, April 17, to Sunday, May 19. This immersive experience takes place in a sprawling field of more than 70,000 U-pick tulips in a variety of vibrant colors and aromas. Attendees can pick out bouquets with designated containers,…

With films are as diverse as the 22 countries that make up the Arab world, the New York Arab Festival 2024 Shorts Program screens at the Museum of the Moving Image on Sunday, April 14, at 1:30 pm. Topics range from magical realism to sharp political critiques. Plus, the afternoon ends with a panel discussion,…

Urinetown: The Musical is about to hit the stage in two Queens venues. Coincidence or a scatalogical plot?  Rockaway Theatre Company presents this satire of the legal system, capitalism, bureaucracy, politics, and even other musicals 11 times from April 5 to April 21. Ticket prices run from $20 to $25 and the schedule follows: April…

Ever since she was a youngster, Eunju Kang has been an avid doodler. But in the early 1990s, she transformed her sketches into paintings and prints to forge a successful art career. Get the details when The Garage Art Center unveils Flower Talks with a special reception on Saturday, April 6, from 4 pm to…

Happy 2568! The sanskrit word “Songkran” refers to the time when the sun moves into the Aries constellation, starting a new zodiac cycle or year. It happens in mid-April, and many Buddhists celebrate with a few days of fun, food, and family. Already huge in many South East Asian countries, Songkran is becoming increasingly popular…

The Force is definitely with the borough these days. Queens World Film Festival 2024 will run from Tuesday, April 16, to Sunday, April 28. With the theme “Expect the Unexpected!,” the 13th annual expo will screen 152 films from 19 countries at three local venues — Kaufman Astoria Studios: Zukor Screening Room, Museum of the…

If the paintings don’t get you, the weavings will. MoMA PS1 unveils Pacita Abad and Melissa Cody exhibitions on Thursday, April 4. Organized by the Walker Art Center, the Abad retrospective will include more than 50 works drawn from private and public collections across Asia, Europe, and the United States. Many of the pieces have…

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and to get a head start, the Museum of the Moving Image will host a showcase of neurodivergent filmmakers of all ages and skills sets from Thursday, March 28, to Saturday, March 30. The third annual Marvels of Media Festival features 17 new films, a virtual reality project, panel discussions,…

Without music, life would be a mistake: German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Music is the strongest form of magic: American rock-n-roller Marilyn Manson. One good thing about music, when it hits, you feel no pain: Jamaican Reggae star Robert Nesta Marley. Queens understands. The world’s most diverse borough hosts a wide array of live music this…

How about some great food and lower-than-normal prices? If the answer isn’t “yes,” let’s add the fact that somebody else will do the dishes. Sunnyside Restaurant Week 2024 runs from Wednesday, March 20, to Thursday, April 4. More than 50 local establishments – including a few from bordering neighborhoods — will offer three-course dinner menus for…