Oct. 14, 2024 By Athena Dawson Experience the sounds of New Orleans in the world’s borough this October. The Soul Rebels, a New Orleans brass band, will play at Kupferberg Center for the Arts (KCA) LeFrak Concert Hall, located at 65-30 Kissena Blvd. in Flushing, on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. The Soul Rebels…
Feb. 9, 2024 By Aidan Pellegrino If you enjoy a wide variety of music and entertainment, along with enjoying quality food, the Queens area is the perfect place for enjoying all of the different forms of entertainment in New York City. From poetry to music, there is plenty to do and enjoy this weekend. Friday,…
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Jan. 19, 2024 By Rachel Butler and Aidan Pellegrino The Lunar New Year according to the Chinese zodiac is beginning on Saturday Feb. 10 and with 2024 set to be the year of the dragon there are many events taking place across Queens to mark the occasion. Flushing Town Hall Flushing Town Hall located at 137-35 Northern Boulevard is hosting a series of month-long events including performances by Asian and Asian American artists. The first event will take place on Jan. 27 as an art exhibition “Remember” by Woomin Kim and the immigrant artist collaborative Lily and Honglei will be…
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Dec. 14, 2023 By Nevine Salameh As the Christmas holiday draws near, the Queens community is brimming with jolly activities to look forward to this weekend. No matter the preference, these events range from Christmas productions and concerts to festive movie screenings and comedy shows, where there is something in store for everyone to have a memorable weekend. Here is our weekend catalog: Friday, Dec. 15 The Nutcracker The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, a Ukrainian dance group of 55 members, is back in North America to perform its annual production of “The Nutcracker” and is…
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Nov. 9, 2023 By Nevine Salameh As the days grow cooler, Queens continues to offer a variety of activities to consider for your weekend plans. Gather your family and friends for a mix of performances, comedy shows, a basketball clinic and a museum visit, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Friday, Nov. 10 Museum…
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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. 5, 2023 By Gabriele Holtermann Closing out the unofficial end of summer, Far Rockaway residents were jamming to “Reggae on the Boardwalk” at the Rockaway Beach Amphitheatre at Shore Front Parkway at Beach 94th Street on Sept. 3. The event was part of the “Queens Live!” free concert series, presented by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and produced in partnership with NYC Parks and the Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College, celebrating the popular Jamaican genre. Ahead of the West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn, New York, DJs Sir Tommy, WiFiOG, Jah Earl, Baddamon, Amy Wachtel and…
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Apr. 27, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed En Vogue, the legendary R&B group, is set to perform live in concert at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College on Friday, May 19. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. at the Colden Auditorium and promises to be a special experience for music lovers of…
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Apr. 6, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Queens Rising will return to celebrate the borough’s art and cultural diversity this June following its successful debut in 2022. Over 100 organizations have partnered with Queens Rising to put on more than 300 events throughout the month. “There’s no place like Queens when it comes to arts and…
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