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One character is Hachiware, who looks like a cat, likes to sing, and eats chocolate and onions. Another one is Usagi, who looks like a rabbit and has Level 3 weeding certification. The title character, Chiikawa, is shy, emotional, and scared of monsters. And now, these adorable characters are heading to Flushing. The grand opening…

This is a serious flex. The National Physique Committee’s East Coast Classic is in Flushing on Saturday, Aug. 10, at noon. Sponsored by the Syosset-based Bev Francis Powerhouse Gym (aka The East Coast Mecca of Bodybuilding), this qualifying contest is open to amateurs of all experience levels. The age divisions run from 60 & Over…

Hungry borough residents can enjoy 2,000 delicious meals from four local food entrepreneurs, thanks to a unique collaboration between the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) and the Queens Night Market (QNM). Every year, QNM has to suspend operations for three weeks in late August and early September because the U.S. Open Grand Slam, which takes…

Consider it the hospitality triumvirate. Chef Yvan Lemoine, wine connoisseur Nicole Muscari, and My Kitchen Forest Hills are joining forces to present Rosé Soirée: A Night of Wine & Culinary Delights on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 6 pm. True to its name, the event features dishes crafted by Venezuelan-born Chef Yvan, who amassed many foodie fans…

Some great music. An open sky. A comfortable spot. It all adds up to a wonderful night.  The Queens Symphony Orchestra’s 24th Annual Summer Concert is a St. John’s University’s Great Lawn on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 7 pm. Entitled “A Little Night Music: Mozart Comes to Queens,” this year’s program opens with one of…

The word “Guelaguetza” translates as “offering” or “exchange of gifts” in Zapotec, an indigenous Mexican language. And the annual Gueleguetza festival in the southeastern Mexican state of Oaxaca is an earth-based celebration related to the worship of corn and the Zapotec corn god. Activities include costumes, food, masks, music, offerings, parades, and the Pineapple Dance….

BY QEDC IT’S IN QUEENS It went from an ash dump to one of the most popular sites at the 1964-65 World’s Fair. Then, it served as a concert hall, roller-skating rink, and filming venue for the 1978 movie The Wiz before becoming an idle structure at center of modest civic controversy. Get the whole story about the…

The chef puts a nice piece of ground beef on a hot griddle or skillet and gives it a good smash. That way, the patty cooks fast and remains juicy while displaying crispy edges. Smash burgers are simply delicious…and they’re growing in popularity by the bite. Enjoy some distinctly Queens versions at 76-04 Woodside Ave….

BY QEDC IT’S IN QUEENS Born Rekha Malhorta, DJ Rekha grew up in Flushing and graduated from Queens College. She helped bring South Asian techno music to North America via Basement Bhangra, one of NYC’s longest-running club acts (1997-2017). She was also the associate producer for the NPR series A Feet In Two Worlds and the co-creator of a theme…

BY QEDC IT’S IN QUEENS Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels is coming home…and he’s bringing treats. The famous rapper will unveil Darryl Makes Cookies at Queens Night Market on Saturday, July 20. Visitors will get a chance to meet the legend who will sign bags of his chocolate chip cookies whose package states: “Each bite is a harmonious symphony of…