Flushing Town Hall hosts a high-energy afternoon of African music, movement, and merriment with
Vado Diomande & Kotchegna Dance Company on Saturday. The fun kicks off at 1 pm with an interactive workshop led by Diomande, a master dancer from the Ivory Coast. Then an entertaining performance based on the exciting rhythms of djembe and doundoun drums starts at 2:15 pm.
Audiences can save money while watching a play about sharing it. Titan Theatre Company offers 12 presentations of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol” at Queens Theatre from Dec. 8 to Dec. 22. Admission is $18, but QTC friends can get $2 off with the promo code "ITSINQUEENS16."
Read more on partner's website.
Charles Dickens, Jedi warriors, Jim Henson, and Bach compete for glory over a holiday-influenced week in the world's most diverse borough. They’ll have some great pop-up markets and historic houses to visit. Plus, they’ll be able to savor Turkish cuisine, relax to harmonies, and critique dance programs.
See roundup of events.
The magic is back. Queens Museum has joined forces with Lockwood and Queens International Night Market to present a second annual Winter Holiday Market this Sunday from 11 am to 4:30 pm. Admission is free, and the event takes place in the museum’s main atrium. Support local crafters and shop for guy who has everything.
More info here.
The latest edition of Edible Queens is stuffed with articles about mouth-watering dishes served in some of the world’s hottest destinations. Plus, the new issue provides an
opportunity to win two free round-trip travel certificates to Austin (TX), New Orleans (LA), and Atlanta (GA) via Jetblue Airways. Read all about it.
Ready or not, the holidays are just around the corner. "Made in Queens" makers, along with other local artisans, are crafting away and selling their unique gifts at different holiday markets in Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. Think globally, shop locally.
See list on MiQ website.
Dirty Pierre’s, a cozy restaurant in Forest Hills, is one of our favorite places. It offers delicious food and drinks with a locally famous brunch menu, burgers on English muffins, and mussels. My wife and I also enjoy Reef, a wonderful seafood restaurant with a maritime vibe.
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