Barrada (Moroccan-French, b.1971) will transform the MoMA PS1 courtyard with a large-scale installation titled Le Grand Soir, a two year commission that continues PS1’s history of inviting artists to respond to its unique campus. Opening April 25, Barrada’s first major outdoor work is composed of colorful concrete blocks stacked into pyramidal towers whose lower levels visitors can sit on and […]
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Upcoming Black History Month Events
A Weekend of West African Dance: Black History Month Presentation February 23rd + February 24th Featuring Kofago Dance Ensemble and FANIKE! African Dance Troupe Join Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning for a vibrant celebration of West African dance and culture. This exciting event is a part of their Black History Month festivities and promises to be a weekend filled […]
It’s In Queens! (Feb. 9 to Feb. 15)
There’s romance in the Queens air, and many chances to enjoy the feeling on borough turf. At other times, enjoy modern dance, Muslim comedians, jewelry making, somatic healing, Lunar New Year fun, and Mardi Gras activities. Feb. 9, Three Nights of Dance, Feb. 11. The monthly Take Root program presents Siren: Protectors of the Rainforest and Jeeno Joseph Nadanam Collective […]
Morscher’s Pork Store In Ridgewood To Close
Spectrum News NY1’s Roger Clark profiled Morscher’s Pork Store in Ridgewood (58-44 Catalpa Ave), set to close on February 3 after almost 70 years in business. Full story here: ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/human-interest/2024/01/28/beloved-queens-pork-store-set-to-close-after-nearly-70-years “It’s part of the community fabric, part of the history and it’s a sad day for the neighborhood,” said Andrew Bronstein, one of the longtime customers who have been stopping […]
Music Feb 2nd & 3rd at the Greek Cultural Center
Music Nights At Greek Cultural Center: In celebration of 50 years of the Greek Cultural Center in NYC, Sináfi is presenting a musical program on Friday and Saturday, February 2 & 3 at 8pm, at 26-80 30th Street, Astoria. Advance reservations are suggested. Call 718-726-7329 or email info@greekculturalcenter.org, Tickets at the door will be first come.
Performance For Sounders
Queens Museum presents Performance For Sounders, with Rena Anakwe, Sarah Galdes, and Sugar Vendil on Saturday, February 3 – 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm – On-site. In conjunction with her solo exhibition, “to reverberate tenderly”, artist sonia louise davis invites musicians Rena Anakwe, Sarah Galdes, and Sugar Vendil to improvise with her three steel instruments, or “sounders”, for the first […]
Don’t Miss Comedy Night at The Castle!
Bayside Historical Society announces Comedy Night at The Castle. Reserve Your Ticket for Comedy Night at The Castle before it’s too late Comedy Night at The Castle Friday, Feb 2 | 7-10:30 pm Beat the winter blues! Join Bayside Historical Society for a fun night of stand-up comedy by the Wilshire Comedy Group, plus cocktail hour and desserts. Reservations required. […]
Triborough Film Festival in Astoria
The Triborough Film Festival “an unforgettable exploration into the magic of storytelling at the Triborough Film Festival, an exclusive celebration showcasing 30 carefully selected films from diverse filmmakers across the five boroughs,” was screened on January 27th, at Zukor Theatre, Kaufman Astoria Studios. February 3rd, 2024: 2pm to 9pm – Astor Award Nominees at The LIC Culture Lab – Eventbrite: […]
QPL Presents Black History Month: Central Library Choir Concert And More
Queens Public Library presents Black History Month: Central Library Choir Concert and more programs. Register for Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts High School Choir on Thursday, February 1, 6pm. Plus, nearly 100 special programs planned for Black History Month across Queens. The Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts High School Choir […]
It’s In Queens! (Feb. 2 to Feb. 8)
Queens prepares to get romantic next week with comedy, sculpture, flowers, a SciFi convention, and lots and lots of theater this week. Feb. 2, Genesis, Feb. 11. Titan Theatre Company presents this prequel to A Raisin in the Sun. Set during the 1918 race riots in Chicago, the play centers around a couple dealing with a tragic, life-changing loss. As […]
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