#WeeklyColumn | It’s In Queens!

There are so many upcoming local events that politicians would be justified in claiming election interference. Community theater, 18th century dining, single-mingle events, circus acts, and many kinds of music are on tap.

Nov. 8, Rumors, Nov. 23. Douglaston Community Theatre kicks off its 75th season with this Neil Simon comedy about couples who arrive at a party for a deputy mayor and his wife — only to find the man wounded in bed and the wife missing. Showtimes are Nov. 8 at 8 pm; Nov. 9 at 8 pm; Nov. 16 at 8 pm; Nov. 17 at 2 pm; Nov. 22 at 8 pm; and Nov. 23, 2 pm and 8 pm. Zion Church Parish Hall, 243-20 Church St., Douglaston.

Nov. 8, 18th Century Tavern Night, Dec. 28. A feast featuring traditional recipes and historic ambiance. Travel back in time with wait staff dressed in 18th century attire, learn about colonial history, and eat by the light of flame-free candles. Each night starts at 8 pm on Nov 8, Nov 15, Dec 7, Dec. 13, Dec. 14, Dec. 20, and Dec. 28. Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Glen Oaks.

Nov. 8, Subhah Agarwal’s Melted Dreams, 7:30 pm. Comedian Subhah Agarwal (Netflix, Comedy Central, HBO) returns to New York to tape a comedy special about following her dreams while dealing with family, bills, and terrible bosses. QED, 27-16 23rd Ave., Astoria.

Nov. 8, Noviembre Rojo, Nov. 10. In English with Spanish subtitles, this play is based on the true story of a massacre of peaceful protesters in Guayaquil, Ecuador, in 1922. Shows are Nov. 8 at 7 pm; Nov. 9 at 8 pm; and Nov. 10 at 4 pm. Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Nov. 9, Singles’ Day, Nov. 10. Modeled after a popular Asian activity, these two one-day events encourage singles to learn about beauty and fashion trends while building personal connections. Events include a fashion runway, a flash fashion swap, style demonstrations, an interactive photo booth, a t-shirt station, a singles’ fashion party, and the first-ever U.S. appearance by K-drama actor Bae In-hyuk. The Shops at Skyview, 40-24 College Point Blvd., Flushing.

Nov. 9, Day of the Dead: Roots and Tradition, 11:30 am. A beautiful day of remembrance and celebration with live dance and music performances, face painting, art, Lucha Libre wrestling, and other family-friendly activities. Queens Museum, NYC Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Nov. 9, I’m Possible, Nov. 10. The Omnium Circus presents this bilingual show with sign language incorporated. Audio description is offered at all performances. House lights remain on at a low glow. Sounds are capped at 85 decibels. Quiet zones are available. Schedule: Nov. 9 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm; and Nov. 10 at 3 pm. Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Nov. 9, Hypercube, 4 pm. Queens-based chamber ensemble Hypercube brings new works on piano, percussion, saxophone and guitar. Reception follows in the gallery to meet painter Madeline Richard whose “Angels and Outcasts” is on display. Maple Grove Cemetery, 127-15 Kew Gardens Rd., Kew Gardens.

Nov. 9, First Annual Fun Run + Health Expo, 9 am. Two youth fun runs kick off this day, which features free education sessions on health + wellness for the whole family, giveaways, workshops on composting + growing a vegetable garden, yoga + meditation, a DJ dance party, and more. Presented in partnership with Northwell Health. Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Glen Oaks.

Nov. 9, Upcycling: The Potential of Paper, 11 am. Joseph Tokumasu Field facilitates an exploration of mulberry paper while considering the intersections of ecology and economics in traditional Japanese handicrafts. Participants create a traditional Uchiwa fan from upcycled materials and engage with Isamu Noguchi’s ideas about functionality and sustainable practices. Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City.

Nov. 9, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with Steve Martin in Person, 5:30 pm. Watch this 1988 comedy about a debonair con man who cheats wealthy women out of their fortunes on the French Riviera. An uncouth American hustler shows up, and hilarity ensues. The star, Steve Martin, and the director, Frank Oz, will be on hand. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria’s Kaufman Arts District.

Nov. 9, Death of the Party: Coping and Collaging, noon. Founded by Melanie Wilson, Death of the Party is an event series for grieving folks who have experienced the death of someone close. This workshop involves creating collaged cards and typewriting letters to those in your life who have died. King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave.

Nov. 10, Fonissa (Murderess) with the Filmmaker, 3 pm. Director Eva Nathena watches and discusses her Greek film about a long-suffering midwife in about 1900. She takes the lives of young girls to spare them from a future of hardship and servitude in a male-dominated society. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria’s Kaufman Arts Studio.

Nov. 10, Pumpkin Smash, 11 am. Bring old pumpkins, Jack-o-Lanterns, and gourds for chucking, smashing, recycling, composting, and refreshments. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing.

Nov. 11, Rathaus Festival, 7 pm. Organized by Queens College/Aaron Copland School of Music and the Polish Chamber Musicians’ Association, this festival highlights rare chamber music by emigrant composers who, like Karol Rathaus, forged new artistic paths. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd.

Nov. 11, MMR Jazz Trio, 2 pm. The MMR trio, a Queens based youth Jazz band, leads a Veterans Day celebration. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing.

Nov. 12, Knitting 101 Workshop, 1:30 pm. For new knitters and anyone seeking a refresher. Master basic techniques with Phyllis Ger. Supplies, instruction, and a cuppa’ tea provided. Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38th Ave., Flushing.

Nov. 13, The Circus of Second Chances, Nov. 17. Acrobatic Conundrum presents rope acrobatics, Cyr wheel, hand-balancing, live baking, and clowning. The 90-minute shows are at 8 pm nightly from Nov. 13 to Nov. 17 with a 2 pm presentation on Nov. 16. 3AM Theatre, 920 35th Ave., Long Island City.

Nov. 13, Levi Gonzalez: Hoary, Nov. 16. This performance started with the idea of fairy tales as portals into queerness, transformation, and the indulging of forbidden desires; a resistance to the numbing effects of normativity. The Chocolate Factory Theater, 38-33 24th St., Long Island City

Nov. 14, The Museum of My Heart, Nov. 17. Resident artist Helixx C. Armageddon, a storyteller who weaves together poetry, music, and fashion to shift her audiences from observers to participants, leads this avant-garde art dinner, where guests take part in creating a collaborative non-edible art feast, exploring love, heartbreak, and healing. All shows start at 7 pm from Nov. 14 through Nov. 17. Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Ave., Long Island City.

Nov. 14, Thursday Night Jazz Presents: Rachel Therrien, 8 pm. This French-Canadian trumpet and flugelhorn player is considered one of the most promising Jazz musicians of her generation, thanks to her personal touch, versatility, and innovation skills. Jamaica Performing Arts Center, 153-10 Jamaica Ave.

Nov. 14, Ralph Lemon: Ceremonies Out of the Air, March 24, 2025. Ralph Lemon (b. 1952, Cincinnati) displays more than 40 pieces across disciplines and a program of six collaborative performances. Expect to see dance, drawings, painting, photographs, sculpture, and video throughout the third-floor galleries, alongside a synchronous program of live works. MoMA PS1, 22-25 Jackson Ave., Long Island City.

Nov. 14, Beyond the Sky: The Future of Aviation & Aerospace Science, 6 pm. The New York Hall of Science hosts a virtual chat with panelists who share their journeys in aviation and aerospace science.

Nov. 14, Historic Houses of Queens, 7:30 pm. Rob MacKay discusses his book on the borough’s historic houses. A former journalist, MacKay currently chairs Queens Historical Society’s board of directors. Bayside Historical Society, 208 Totten Ave., Fort Totten.

Nov. 14, Black Historic Sites in Conversation: Mother A.M.E Zion Church, 6:30 pm. The Lewis Latimer House Museum hosts an online discussion on the Mother African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E) Zion Church, the oldest Black church in New York State, with Reverend Audrey Akins Williamson and Reverend Dr. Malcolm J. Byrd.

Top image: The Museum of My Heart is at Cultural Lab LIC from Nov. 14 to Nov. 17;
bottom image: Levi Gonzalez presents Hoary at The Chocolate Factory Theater from Nov. 13 to Nov. 16