[Fredslist] Queens is too much fun - things to do (June and beyond)

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David Stein 
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There's lots to see and do, beginning this weekend...

Thanks to Jim and Yolanda Gallagher, Fresh Meadows Homeowners Civic:
Subj: FOR THE KIDS --- 2nd Annual Strawberry Festival at Utopia Playground - THIS SUNDAY - JUNE 2, 2O13 -- 12 NOON TO 3PM - FREE - CRAFTS, GAMES, CRAFTS, PETTING ZOO, AND MUCH MORE

PLEASE PASS THE WORD AROUND TO THE PARENTS, STUDENTS, NEIGHBORS, AND FRIENDS 

There is also the Electchester Street Fair-162 St. & Jewel Ave. from 11 am to 7 PM also on Sunday June 2. 
The Big Apple Circus is at Cunningham Park till Father's Day - June 16.
Community Board #8 Health & Wellness Fair - Cunningham Park - Thursday - June 27 from 2 PM to 6 PM.
The NY Philharmonic will be at Cunningham Park on Thursday July 11 at 8 PM. Fireworks afterwards
 Major League Baseball All Star game will be played at Citi Field - July 16. 
St. John's - Queens Symphony Orchestra FREE outdoor concert - Tuesday - July 30 - Opera.
National Night Out Against Crime - Tuesday Aug. 6 - 7:30 - Electchester Shopping Center Parking Lot
Family Movie Nights at Cunningham Park - Aug. 1, 8, 15 ,22 , 29 - 8PM
Shakespeare in the Park - Cunningham Park - July 28 "The Tempest" They will also be performing other Shakespeare plays in various Queens Parks this summer.



Queens kids get Fantasy Forest, a mini amusement park to call their own - NY Daily News

Strawberry Festival Sunday, June 2
at Utopia Playground, Queens
12:00 p.m.

Dancing Under the Stars
at Forest Park, Queens
Monday, June 3, 2013
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.




From: events at queensny.org:

A monthly roundup of events in the world's most diverse borough.Email not displaying correctly?
View it in browser. June 1-15, 2013We are full! Because there are so many noteworthy events in Queens these days, this monthly calendar is now going to be published every two weeks for the time being. Enjoy!

Also, this is the first summer since Superstorm Sandy, and we have created a special news section for the Rockaways, one brave Queens neighborhood! Listen to Rock, Rock, Rock radio ads like this one on WFAN, WCBS and WINS every weekend through July 27. Like us on Facebook for our summer sweepstakes. AnnouncementsNY Hall of Science is free on June 2 (10am-1pm).

USTA tennis camps for juniors and adults start soon. Plus, job fairs for the US Open.

A children's amusement park opens in Flushing.

Queens Museum closes for restoration/expansion.

Hallets Cove Paddling is back for another summer. EventsBrowse by categories or scroll down for all events.

Art, Film, History, Music 
Comedy, Dance, Theatre
Food, Outdoor, Sports
What's Rolling in the Rockaways?Art, Film, History, Music
June 2, 5 pm.Ruins of Athens: As the season finale, the Astoria Symphony Orchestra and Choir present a concert of great romantic masterpieces by Brahms and Beethoven. $20. St. Joseph's Church, 30 Ave. & 43 St., Astoria

June 2, 2 pm.Music and Tea at Victorian Garden: Spend a beautiful day listening to a musical program by flautist Dotti Anita Taylor, followed by a tea with delectable treats. $20. Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38 Ave., Flushing

June 3, 7 pm.Greeks in Queens: Ever wondered how Queens became the largest Greek community outside of Athens? Author Christina Rozeas offers lecture and book signing. Free. Greater Astoria Historical Society, 35-20 Broadway, LIC

June 5, 7 pm.An Evening with Bob Pittman: Join the conversation with the co-founder and programmer who led the team that created MTV. Arrive early and check out the exhibition "Spectacle: The Music Video." Must reserve a free ticket. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave., Astoria/LIC

June 8, 2-8 pm.Hip Hop Fest: The celebration of 40 years of Hip Hop continues, featuring a wide array of artists representing all forms of this New York City-born genre. There may even be some beat boxing.Free. 5Pointz, 45-46 Davis St., LIC

June 9, 3 pm.Music in the Garden: In collaboration with contemporary music ambassadors Bang on a Can, the museum launches a series of innovative concerts.$5-$10 (museum admission), The Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33 Rd., LIC

June 10-16.NYS Museum Week: Seven exciting days of special events, activities and promotional deals throughouth the Empire State. Queens participants include King Manor Museum, Louis Armstrong House Museum, Museum of the Moving Image, Queens Botanical Garden, Queens County Farm Museum and The Noguchi Museum. Discounts and events vary. 

Comedy, Dance, Theatre
Ongoing-June 16.Big Apple Circus: The world's most intimate circus will surprise with special acts as part of its 35th anniversary celebration. The show is under the Big Top, and no seat is more than 50 feet from the ring! $20-$60. Cunningham Park, Fresh Meadows

June 2 & 9, 3 pm.Astoria Dance Festival:Performances and dance lessons showcasing tap, contemporary, hip hop, swing, musical theater and other styles. There will also be an outdoor market. Free. Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden, 29-19 24 Ave., Astoria

June 9, 8 pm.Queens vs. Brooklyn: Three comedians from each borough perform in an interborough smackdown. The audience will vote on who is the best. $10. Laughing Devil Comedy Club, 47-38 Vernon Blvd., LIC

June 14, 9 pm.Disco Inferno III: Back once again, this music/dance extravaganza features Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, Rochelle Fleming of First Choice, Double Exposure, Carol Williams, Disco Unlimited, DJ Jenny Costa, Percussionist Peter Gozzi and host Al Magliano. $25. Resorts World Casino NYC, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica

Food, Outdoor, Sports
June 1, Noon.2nd Annual Food Festival: The Flushing BID invites you to experience authentic cuisines from China, Malaysia, Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia and Korea. $5. Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel, 135-20 39 Ave., Flushing

June 2, Noon.Queens Pride 2013: The 21st annual Queens Pride Parade & Multicultural Festival is always a triumph of acceptance, colors, music, food and fun. Special performance by George Lamond. 37 Ave. from 85 St. to 75 St., Jackson Heights

June 4, 6:30 pm.8th Annual Taste of LIC: The Chocolate Factory Theater’s annual fundraiser celebrates LIC's culinary excellence, featuring dozens of food and beverage purveyors on the East River Waterfront.$15. Gantry Plaza State Park, 49 Ave. & Center Blvd., LIC

June 8 & July 13.Summer of the Stars: Sports: A series of sports-related activities and demos to celebrate Citi Field as it hosts MLB's All-Star Game this summer. $8-$11 (Museum admission). New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 St., Flushing Meadows-Corona Park

June 14, 7:10 pm.Mets Concert Series: Get your fix of music and baseball at the 2nd Annual Mets Summer Postgame Concert Series presented by Duane Reade.Prices vary. Citi Field, 126 St. & Roosevelt Ave., Flushing



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