OUT ABOUT IN QUEENS
THURSDAY, OCT. 21
SPEAKEASY JAZZ NIGHT
Join the New York Irish Center for a night
of live music at its makeshift speakeasy.
For its first in-person, public event since
the pandemic, the center welcomes in the
Josh Marcum Trio for an evening of jazz, in
celebration of New York City and Long Island
City, Queens. These Long Island City-based
jazz musicians will play two 45-minute sets,
with an intermission in between.
Thursday, Oct. 21
8 to 10 p.m.
New York Irish Center
1040 Jackson Ave., Long Island City
newyorkirishcenter.org
Admission: $20
JEST KIDDING! COMEDY SHOW
After a long pandemic-induced hiatus,
the Jest Kidding! Comedy Show is back at
Astoria’s home of comedy: Q.E.D. Astoria.
Don’t miss out on a night of laughs with a
lineup of NYC’s funniest comedians hosted
by Dara Jemmott.
Thursday, Oct. 21
7:30 p.m.
Q.E.D. Astoria
27-16 23rd Ave., Astoria
qedastoria.com
Admission: $15
FRIDAY, OCT. 22
HOW WE LOVE: OUTDOOR INTERACTIVE
CONCERT
This musical TED Talk-style event dives
deep into how we love today with full-band
live music, documentary clips, comedy
and interactive exercises with prizes from
local vendors including an iMac. Drinks
and snacks are available from food trucks
in the large lot surrounding the stage and
additional art is available for viewing within
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the Plaxall Gallery.
Friday, Oct. 22
7 to 9 p.m.
Culture Lab LIC at The Plaxall Gallery
5-25 46th Ave., Long Island City
culturelablic.org
Admission: Free
“WHERE THE GIANTS RESTED”
“Where the Giants Rested” is a musical ode
to the musical legacy of southeast Queens.
Don’t miss out on this event, where some
of jazz’s most celebrated and in-demand
musicians will come together to celebrate a
rich tradition of music and art in Jamaica.
Friday, Oct. 22
7 to 10 p.m.
Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL)
161-4 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica
eventbrite.com/e/where-the-giants-restedtickets
175088352977
Admission: $28
SATURDAY, OCT. 23
QUEENS UNDERGROUND BLACK &
BROWN FILM FESTIVAL & COSTUME
PARTY
The 4th Annual Queens Underground
International Black and Brown Film Festival
features indie filmmakers from across the
globe with a special focus on local producers,
directors, cast and crew from New York City.
This adults-only film festival is the Halloween
edition, so costumes are a must. The event
has food and beverages available, along with
desserts and other vendors.
Saturday, Oct. 23
7 p.m. to midnight
Jamaica Performing Arts Center
153-10 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica
queensunderground718.com
Admission: $25 and up
MAZE BY MOONLIGHT
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nothing but the stars — and maybe a
flashlight. The adventure begins with a stalk
talk to prepare you for the 3-acre challenge
of finding clues, solving puzzles and making
your way out of this interactive maze.
Advanced online tickets are required.
Saturday, Oct. 23
Slot 1: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; slot 2: 7:30 to 9:30
p.m.
Queens County Farm Museum
73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
queensfarm.org
Admission: $15 for adults, $10 for ages 4-11
SUNDAY, OCT. 24
ECO-PRINTING IN THE GARDEN
During this eco-printing workshop, each
participant will create their own design
on silk fabric using eco-printing, a form
of natural dyeing technique. Supplies for
the workshop will be provided, and it is
included in garden admission. Registration
is required.
Sunday, Oct. 24
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Queens Botanical Garden
4350 Main St., Flushing
Queensbotanical.org
Admission: Sundays are free garden
admission
EXHIBITION: “ULRIKE MÜLLER: THE
CONFERENCE OF THE ANIMALS (A
MURAL)”
“The Conference of the Animals (A Mural)”
remains on view at Queens Museum of
Art and is an extension of a two-part
project that included “The Conference of
the Animals (An Exhibition of Children’s
Drawings)” curated by Amy Zion. A
selection of cityscapes done by children
reproduced from Zion’s exhibition was
installed on the surface of Müller’s mural,
along with three collagraph prints by Müller.
Sunday, Oct. 24
11 a.m.
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