OUT ABOUT IN QUEENS
THURSDAY, DEC. 2
1. “CLASSIC MUSIC MOVING FORWARD”:
OPENING NIGHT
CreArt and Culture Lab LIC present
high-quality performances of new music
written by emerging and established living
composers, as well as classical music from
the 17th century onwards. The festival will
feature innovative visual installations and
multimedia designs alongside the musical
performances.
7:30 p.m.
Culture Lab LIC at The Plaxall Gallery
5-25 46th Ave., Long Island City
creartbox.nyc
Admission: $20 and up
2. THE HEALTHY HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR
At this holiday-themed networking charity
event, you’ll have the opportunity to
shop around for some holiday goodies,
participate in a raffle, network with other
businesses or sign up for a number of
services, including chair massages, minifacials
and soul activation oracle readings.
You can also just stop by to drop off a coat
for the coat drive or to donate to the local
nonprofit LIC Relief. Light bites and drinks
will be provided. Advanced registration is
required.
2-4 p.m.
WeWork Office Space & Coworking, Fifth Fl.
28-07 Jackson Ave., Long Island City
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Admission: Free
FRIDAY, DEC. 3
3. NOGUCHI MUSEUM:
FREE ADMISSION FRIDAYS
Pay a visit to the Noguchi Museum with free
admission. The museum was designed and
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created by the Japanese-American sculptor
Isamu Noguchi. It preserves and displays
Noguchi’s sculptures, architectural models,
stage designs, drawings and furniture
designs.
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Noguchi Museum
9-01 33rd Rd., Long Island City
noguchi.org
Admission: Free
4. “DANCE MATTERS NYC PRESENTS:
CLARA’S DREAM”
“Dance Matters NYC Presents: Clara’s
Dream” takes us on a magical journey
through the eyes of the beloved Nutcracker
character. Dive into her dreams, filled with
dance, suspense and beauty. Show runs
for approximately an hour and a half with
one intermission. Advanced registration is
required.
6 p.m.
Queens Theatre
14 United Nations Ave. South, Flushing
Meadows Corona Park, Corona
queenstheatre.org
Admission: $30 for adults, $15 for children
5. PARADE ON ROCKAWAY
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
For seven years, Parade on Rockaway has
brought hope to Jamaica, Queens. You can
expect three full days of amazing events
including one-of-a-kind food vendors, an
artisan holiday winter village, Christmas
displays, Santa, toy giveaways, live musical
and dance performances and more. On
Friday, Dec. 3, stop by at 7 p.m. for the
largest Christmas tree lighting in Queens.
7 p.m.
Hope NYC
142-82 Rockaway Blvd., Rockaway
paradeonrockaway.com
Admission: Free
What’s going on in your
neighborhood? Tell us!
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for our calendar
to editorial@qns.com.
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more events listings!
SATURDAY, DEC. 4
6. CHRISTMAS FAIR
Check out holiday handcrafts, gifts,
handmade wreaths and decorations,
gourmet food, plants, jewelry, vintage
treasures and more at this fair, and stay for
lunch at their Christmas Café.
10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Redeemer Lutheran Church
36-01 Bell Blvd., Bayside
rlcb.org
Admission: Free
7. WINTER WONDER AT THE GARDEN
Celebrate the best of December with free
live musical performances, a tree and
menorah lighting, holiday crafts, a tree
tour, selfies with Santa and sales at the
QBG Shop! Enjoy a selection of beverages
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