Apr 1 – Nov 30 all-day
12:00 am
The nation’s largest science playground features 60,000 square feet of exhibits for children of all ages. Slides, seesaws, climbing webs, a water play area, drums, mirrors, sand boxes and more allow kids to explore science by playing. Open weather permitting.
Jun 5 – Nov 24 all-day
12:00 am
Enjoy farm-fresh produce grown right here at Queens Farm from spring thru fall. Over 80 varieties of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and herbs are featured throughout the season. Members always get 10% off and EBT & SNAP benefits are gladly accepted. We love when you BYOB (bring your own bags)! Wednesday–Sunday through November 3, 2019 Wed,
Nov 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
6:30 pm
Join the new Commonpoint Queens Girls Who Code club! Program will be an introduction to HTML, CSS, & Javascript. High school students ages 16+ can learn basic computer programming skills and meet female tech professionals. No experience is necessary. Club meetings will be held on Thursdays from 6:30-8:30PM at Commonpoint Queens Central Queens. There will
Nov 14 @ 7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Inspired by traditional Chinese ink painting and ceramic art, this work-in-progress duo dance piece by FTH Space Grantee Lijun Zhou is an attempt to challenge the grandiose presentation commonly seen in a typical Chinese classical dance mega-production, and return to the poetry of body movement. THUR | NOV 14 | 7 PM FREE (No RSVP
Nov 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
7:00 pm
Inspired by traditional Chinese ink painting and ceramic art, this work-in-progress duo dance piece by FTH Space Grantee Lijun Zhou is an attempt to challenge the grandiose presentation commonly seen in a typical Chinese classical dance mega-production, and return to the poetry of body movement. THUR | NOV 14 | 7 PM FREE (No RSVP
Nov 15 2019 – Jan 1 2020 all-day
12:00 am
Join us for the debut exhibition of artist Galina Galmer who will display her work at the Sam Field Center from November 15, 2019 through January 1, 2020. The public is welcome to view the exhibition during the hours the building is open. Galmer reveals raw emotions for the viewer through her unique abstracts. Of
Nov 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:00 am
On November 15, the Adult Workforce Department will host a career information session with the 1199 SEIU Employment Center to assist you in obtaining career opportunities at prestigious and growing Hospitals and Nursing Homes in Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Positions include a comprehensive union benefits package. They service the largest healthcare Union in New
Nov 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
6:00 pm
THE ULTIMATE DANCE BATTLE IS BACK! After a thrilling first year, the 2nd Annual Dancing with the LIC Stars is coming back even bigger this November 15th, presenting dance duos of Long Island City Community Members + local Queens choreographers for an exciting night of team competition for the champion title. Your front seat tickets
Nov 15 @ 7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Performance/reading/conversation based on Five Oceans in a Teaspoon, a memoir in short visual poems written by journalist and poet Dennis J Bernstein, and typographic visualizations by pioneer designer/author Warren Lehrer. An ensemble of readers, musicians and performers will join this multimedia presentation that includes animation and projection of select pages from the stunning new book.
Nov 15 @ 8:00 pm
8:00 pm
TAKE ROOT, now in its 11th season, nurtures dance artists at established stages in their careers, pairing them in a split bill or full evening-length program. This monthly series supports dance makers’ experimentation and growth by providing our venue, Green Space, along with full technical and marketing support to present their work to the NYC
Nov 16 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
11:00 am
Let our Quiet Events DJs’ watch your kids while you enjoy a Saturday afternoon brunch with friends. Katch Astoria is Queens’ Premiere Gastropub offering a huge dance floor for your kids to party & a wide range of drinks and tasty meals for everyone. Make this your kid’s birthday party or just a fun afternoon
Nov 16 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
2:00 pm
Queens Public Library and Lewis Latimer House Museum Present: Talk with David W. Blight, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author of Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom Join us for a presentation with the historian David W. Blight about his 2019 Pulitzer Prize-winning biography Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom. Blight, a history professor and director of the Gilder Lehrman
Nov 16 @ 2:15 pm
2:15 pm
Named by NPR as one of the top 10 bands in the US – DDAT combines hip hop, jazz, funk and soul with an original southwestern feel. DDAT consists of four talented musicians – Chris Bidtah (Navajo) on vocals, Delbert Anderson (Navajo) on trumpet, Nicholas Lucero on drums, and Mike McCluhan on bass. Full of
Nov 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
6:00 pm
This fall, a group of 8 writers gathered at the Lewis Latimer House Museum to explore the topics of race & immigration. We will celebrate the conclusion of the workshop with readings by the participants. Join us to hear the incredible stories they have to tell. Friends, family, and others welcome! This event and the
Nov 16 @ 8:00 pm
8:00 pm
TAKE ROOT, now in its 11th season, nurtures dance artists at established stages in their careers, pairing them in a split bill or full evening-length program. This monthly series supports dance makers’ experimentation and growth by providing our venue, Green Space, along with full technical and marketing support to present their work to the NYC
Nov 17 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
11:00 am
Come help the FMCP Environmental Team clear out and add new wood chips to the Pat Dolan Trail near Willow Lake Preserve! All tools provided (please bring gardening gloves if you have them), but space is limited. All ages and skill levels welcome.
Nov 17 @ 6:00 pm
6:00 pm
On November 17th, join The Astoria Music Project as they present the second concert in their “Music, She Wrote” season with a celebration of works by women of color. Pieces by Florence Price, Modesta Bor, Zenobia Powell Perry, Teresa Carreño, Maria Grever and more. Mezzo-soprano Linda Collazo and cellist Aaron Stokes perform alongside the AMP
Nov 17 @ 7:00 pm
7:00 pm
FERTILE GROUND has supported emerging and established artists for 14 seasons, showcasing the work of over 50 choreographers each year. The non-curated program features five dance makers each evening and includes a post-performance discussion with wine, moderated by Green Space’s Artistic Director, Valerie Green. Fertile Ground November Artists SWAN ArtBark International Kalliope Piersol MODERN LIMBIC
Nov 19 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
8:00 am
LIC: Inspiring Innovation Fresh, inventive, original – these are all words that continue to define LIC, even as it evolves into a new and unique kind of neighborhood. LIC has been a historic home for industry and innovation, with its location and transportation as key assets. Today, LIC has also become a highly attractive live-work-recreate
Nov 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
11:00 am
Fun and Fitness for 55+ Seniors! Latin style dance fitness program that mixes low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Perk up with fun exercise! All classes held at the Forest Park Seuffert Bandshell.
12:00 am
The next meeting of Queens County Bird Club will feature a presentation “Nocturnal Neighbors: The Bats of New York City” by Kaitlyn Parkins. Bats, one of the largest mammal groups, play a vital role in our ecosystem, even in New York City. Kaitlyn Parkins, a conservation biologist for New York City Audubon, will discuss the
Nov 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
12:00 pm
Are you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated in your current job search? Join a community of mutual support in our Career Development Support Group. Network with other job seekers as you share and receive resources and tips to assist you in reaching your goals. Please RSVP with Carolyn Weinstein at Cweinstein@commonpointqueens.org or call 718-268-5011 ext. 167.
Nov 21 all-day
12:00 am
NYU Tandon School of Engineering’s Institute of Design & Construction Innovation Hub is hosting its inaugural forum on November 21, 2019. Join with colleagues as thought leaders explore the concept of innovation in the construction industry and how the IDC Innovation Hub can assist in making a positive difference in the ways the construction industry
Nov 22 @ 1:30 pm
1:30 pm
Celebrate The Giving Doll Experience with us! The Giving Doll was founded in 2006 in Ohio as a volunteer organization making dolls for children in St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Hear from New York chapter founder Maureen Ennis how they have made nearly 14,000 dolls since 2011 for children in need. Learn about the experience
Nov 22 @ 8:00 pm
8:00 pm
Multiple Grammy Nominee, Steinway Artist and ACE Awardee, pianist and composer Gustavo Casenave, features his eclectic quartet, together with 2018 Grammy-winning bassist Pedro Giraudo, Grammy-winning saxophonist Alejandro Aviles and drummer guru Franco Pinna, performing Casenave’s original jazz, tango, and classical works. FRI | NOV 22 | 8 PM $16/$10 Students
Nov 23 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
9:00 am
Did you know that 48% of adults think the most memorable feature after meeting someone is their smile? On Saturday, November 23rd, from 9 AM – 4 PM we will be hosting Invisalign Day with the opportunity for extra savings! $500 off, Free whitening and Free retainers when you start treatment the same day! Payment
Nov 23 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
10:30 am
Join us for a free Conversation on Democracy from Humanities NY sponsored by the Friends of Maple Grove. Read an historic article from Humanities followed by a discussion. Light refreshments; free parking on cemetery grounds.
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