Jan. 25, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Queens Night Market is set to return for its ninth season every Saturday starting April 13 at the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. This year’s night market will be expanding its footprint in order to allow for more vendors to participate. Additionally, the…
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Jan. 8, 2024 By Rachel Butler Los Angeles-based dance group Bodytraffic is coming to the Queens Theatre in Flushing Meadows Corona Park for three performances scheduled for Saturday Jan. 13 and Sunday Jan. 14. The group performed at the theater during the 2017/18 season, and Executive Director of the Queens Theater Taryn Sacramone said the…
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Dec. 21, 2023 By Ethan Marshall As Christmas weekend approaches, people are already in the holiday spirit. This weekend, there will be plenty to do in the days leading up to Christmas, some of which are themed around the holiday. Friday, Dec. 22 Nacimiento This ballet performance explores pre-Hispanic rituals and the…
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Oct. 26, 2023 By Rachel Butler A pair of famed international actors who are known from their work on the stage and on screen recently participated in a Q&A event about their upcoming play at Queens Theatre. Lupita Ferrer, a Venezuelan theater actress who has starred in movies such as “Mariana de la Noche,” “The…
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Oct. 25, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows Corona Park will be hosting Queens Together’s International Food Expo in November. Numerous Queens restaurants will be represented at this event, which is scheduled to run from 6 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 9. Attendees will have the opportunity to…
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Oct. 5, 2023 By Czarinna Andres Queens, with its vibrant cultural tapestry and scenic beauty, undergoes a mesmerizing transformation every fall. From the historical neighborhoods to its expansive parks, this borough offers a unique blend of nature and urban charm during the autumn months. If you’re looking to experience the essence of fall while staying… Read more »
Oct. 5, 2023 By Nevine Salameh Queens Theatre is bringing the beloved book, “The Lightning Thief,” by Rick Riordan, to life on stage with an animated rock-style play on Sunday, Oct. 15. Join Percy Jackson, a boarding school student facing expulsion, as his life takes a mythic twist when he is shoved into a world filled with Greek gods and creatures, all while being accused of stealing the lightning bolt of Zeus, the ruler of Mount Olympus. “It’s a high-energy retelling of the first Percy Jackson saga with a pulsing rock score, exciting choreography, colorful costumes and inventive staging,” said…
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Sep. 29, 2023 By Rachel Butler Classical music station WQXR 105.9 FM is heading to Queens Theatre in Flushing Meadows Corona Park for a classical kids fair on Sunday Oct. 8. The day will include live performances, an instrument “petting zoo,” dance and songwriting workshops, arts & crafts and more. Musicians from The Knights, the…
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Sep. 26, 2023 By Bill Parry The MTA is working with the NYC Department of Veterans’ Affairs to provide shuttle bus service between the Mets-Willets Point 7 train station and Flushing Meadows Corona Park for all those wishing to visit the “The Wall that Heals,” a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., that honors the more than three million Americans who served in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam conflict. “We are excited to partner with the MTA while The Wall That Heals is on display in Flushing Meadows Corona Park,” Department of Veterans’ Services…
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Sep. 21, 2023 By James Hendon, Commissioner, Department of Veterans’ Services Earlier this year, March 29, 2023, marked the 50th anniversary of the end of U.S. combat operations in Vietnam. A commemorative act that provided all Americans with an opportunity to reflect on the lasting impact of this pivotal moment in history. For many Vietnam…
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