Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Summer Fun in Queens
The weather is getting warmer and the tank-tops go by. Here are a few ways to get out and entertain yourself… Thalia Spanish Theatre- Sunday June 20th join the festival of music and dance at Thalia Spanish Theatre in Sunnyside at Thomson Hill Park. It’s free from 1pm to 2pm. Make Music New York- Monday [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Annual LIC Bike Parade 2010
They cycle in droves down Vernon Boulevard; the young, the old, and the beautiful. Get out your wheels to join the fun Saturday for the fourth annual LIC Bike Parade presented by Socrates Sculpture Park. Below is the event’s schedule and a photo I nabbed from the website. For more information visit www.socratessculpturepark.org Third Annual LIC [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )New! Bike Rental in Astoria Ride and Roll
Want to cycle in the hood but don’t have the wheels? I just got wind of a new bike rental place opening up, Ride and Roll Astoria, on Ditmars Boulevard and 35th St. Being an avid cycler, I was rolling with excitement when I received the message. Although I haven’t tried them yet because I [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Taste of LIC Benefit for the Chocolate Theater
Eat, drink and be merry all in the name of the Chocolate Theater in Long Island City. Here is what the press release states about the event: The Chocolate Factory (www.chocolatefactorytheater.org) is thrilled to present the 5th Annual Taste of LIC, a celebration of Long Island City’s cultural and culinary communities, to benefit The Chocolate [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Makers Market: Art in the Park Benefit Celebration June 4-6
The Socrates Sculpture Park kicks off the summer with the Makers Market, a fundraising event with local artists’ works that you can purchase. Be one of the first to attend this special event and have your pick at the selected displayed works. The preview event starts Friday June 4th at 5pm for a ticket donation [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )12 Hours of Nonstop Music From Astoria Music and Arts
I am always looking for people, places and things that make an impact on our borough. Astoria Music and Arts has done just that. For three years they have been creating a viable music scene right here in our neighborhood. From hosting free concerts in the park to promoting the newest local bands. Saturday May [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Indonesian Food Bazaar in Astoria
Tipped off by the fabulous Eating in Translation blog post on food related events, my dining companion and I decided to try the once a month Indonesian Food Bazaar. We hopped on our bikes and pedaled as fast as we could, arriving just in time to catch the last half hour of this delicious event. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Local718 Update-May Blossoms Puppetry, Crafts, Fashion and Music in Queens
After a harrowing trip to India, inspired partly by Jackson Heights (one of my favorite places in Queens) I have returned to the comfort of my lovely borough. I normally do not write posts about my personal affairs, but my lack of keeping up with the blog in a timely manner warrants an excuse. A [...]
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