Sun, surf, boardwalk, great food. And now there’s a new reason to head to Rockaway this weekend, if not sooner: Pickleball! NYC Parks unveiled the Shore Front Parkway Adventure Course last week. The portion near Beach 102nd Street features the first designated public pickleball court in Rockaway along with a spectator seating area. An obstacle
Native Americans from around the hemisphere will bring their dance talent and colorful outfits to a local apple orchard next weekend. Queens County Farm Museum hosts the Thunderbird American Indian Powwow from Friday, July 29, through Sunday, July 31. The 43rd annual celebration is centered on friendly dance competitions among several dozens Native Nations (i.e.
There’s fun in puns. Great taste, too! A Forest Hills store offers a plethora of products to please craft beverage lovers and those who enjoy creative brand names. Just Add Tacos, Penguins In Space, and Whale Parking are among the drinkable options on sale at Nemo’s Beer Shop at 110-64 Queens Blvd. The owner, Andrew
Count Claudio is in love with Governor Leonato’s daughter, Hero. At the same time, the nobleman’s friend, Benedick, is smitten by Hero’s cousin, Beatrice. Sounds lovely, but treachery, lies, gossip, and the villainous Don Pedro make things difficult. Meanwhile, Prince Pericles is in a pickle. After a king threatens to kill him, he sails the
Resorts World New York City has put together a weekend summer itinerary for those who want experience the World’s Borough. Saturday – Park Day 9:30 am: Grab a cab and head to Flushing Meadows Corona Park, one of the city’s most iconic parks and the site of two World’s Fairs. 11 am: Walk to the
Here’s a stroke of good luck! A low-or-no-cost rowing camp for teenagers will run in Flushing Meadows Corona Park from Monday, Aug. 1, through Friday, Aug. 12. Organized by Row New York – a nonprofit founded in 2002 — the co-ed program is for students heading to grades eight through 12. It meets every weekday.
The Queens Economic Development Corporation and Queens Tourism Council will host Queens Taste 2024 at the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Tuesday, May 21, from 6 pm to 9 pm.
We expect to attract more than 500 attendees with 50 restaurants and beverage purveyors, who will offer samples of their products. Thus, attendees will be able to bounce from table to table, tasting treats from tangy to fiery, crunchy to velvety, and sweet to briny.
Queens Taste is also a celebration of the borough — and a great way to network. Almost all the anticipated 500 attendees either live in Queens or do business there. Many are executives and captains of industry. The atmosphere is always festive, almost giddy, creating an ideal scene for meeting and greeting.