Category: Things to do

Rockaway Theatre Company to debut world premiere of new dark comedy ‘The Value’

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May. 1, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Rockaway Theatre Company will host the world premiere of The Value, a brand-new dark comedy by Utah-based playwright and theatre professor Nicholas Dunn, beginning Friday, May 23. The production will take place at the John Gilleece Theatre, located in Building T4 at Fort Tilden in Rockaway Park—home…

Flushing Town Hall unveils May jazz and global music lineup in honor of International Jazz Day

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May. 1, 2025 By Jessica Militello Flushing Town Hall continues its tradition of showcasing world-class jazz with a fresh lineup of performances this May. In honor of International Jazz Day on May 1, the venue, well known to Queens audiences for its dynamic programming, rolls out another month of standout events. From signature jazz…

Explore Queens on foot during Jane’s Walk this weekend

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Apr. 30, 2025 By QNS News Team Queens residents and visitors will get a chance to explore the borough like never before during Jane’s Walk Weekend, a global celebration of urban life through free, volunteer-led walking tours taking place Friday, May 2, through Sunday, May 4. Organized by the Municipal Art Society of New…

Weekly flower subscription in Western Queens supports small farms and builds community

April 29, 2025 By Jessica Militello Western Queens residents can bring home fresh, locally grown flowers each week through Queens Perennial’s 2025 Flower CSA, now underway across the borough. The community-supported agriculture program, launched in 2020, offers weekly or biweekly flower pickups at participating local shops while supporting Luna Family Farm, a farmer-of-color-owned and operated… Read more »

Award-winning harpist Brandee Younger to perform at Flushing Town Hall

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Apr. 28, 2025 By Jessica Militello Award-winning harpist Brandee Younger will bring her genre-defying sound to Flushing Town Hall on Saturday, May 3, performing alongside her trio at the historic venue in Flushing. Younger, a Long Island native, made history in 2022 as the first Black woman nominated for a Grammy Award for Best…

Capoeira celebration brings three days of Afro-Brazilian culture to Queens

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Apr. 25, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens will come alive with the rhythms and energy of Afro-Brazilian culture for the Capoeira festival. Capoeira Luanda Queens will host Energia em Queens, a three-day celebration of the Afro-Brazilian martial art from May 1 to 3, with events taking place in both Whitestone and Rego Park. The…

Empowerment through community: Forest Hills photographer hosts women-centered events

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Apr. 24, 2025 By Jessica Militello There’s no better time to celebrate the strength, creativity, and connection among women than by joining a community of empowered individuals coming together in Forest Hills through meaningful, women-centered events. Sweet Sol Photo, a Queens-based photography company founded by local photographer Yamaris Dujmic, offers a series of community-centered…

Solace House to host sunrise walk in LIC on May 17 to honor mental health awareness and lives lost to suicide

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April 24, 2025 By Jessica Militello Solace House will hold its annual Solace Sunrise Walk on Saturday, May 17, in Long Island City, bringing together communities across Queens and New York City to raise awareness for mental health and remember loved ones lost to suicide. The symbolic 5K walk/run, held during Mental Health Awareness Month,… Read more »