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WWW.QNS.COM | MAY 2021| CRYDER POINT COURIER 15
Out & About
May 2021
BY JILL DAVIS
NANCY WILSON OF HEART
Virtual Event
Tuesday, May 11, 8pm
Newsday is presenting this a one-woman live show
of conversation and music with Nancy Wilson, former
guitarist of Heart, the first all-female rock band. They
were a pretty big deal back in the day with such songs
as “Barracuda” and “Crazy on You” and were inducted
into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. Moderated
by Newsday entertainment writer Rafer Guzman,
Nancy will talk about her first solo album, “You and
Me.” The event is free; register at newsdaylive.com.
US AIR FORCE
THUNDERBIRDS AIR
SHOW
Practice: Friday, May 28/Show: Saturday
May 29 & Sunday, May 30
Jones Beach
bethpageairshow.com
An event that thousands of people look forward
to every year, the US Air Force Thunderbirds
will be back at Jones Beach over
Memorial Day weekend. Please note there
are a bunch of restrictions, including a limit
of 50% capacity. The event is free and parking
costs $10. The venue also says it is crucial to
provide a valid email address at the time of
purchase to receive confirmation and the necessary
code needed for entry. It is also advised to get there early; it’s not unusual for
the parking lots to be filled by 8am or even earlier. Also, for those who can’t make it
in person, the Saturday show is also going to be livestreamed. Visit the show’s website
for this and other information.
New York is speeding up its reopening
plans along with neighboring New Jersey
and Connecticut. Notably for those of us
in NYC, indoor dining, hair salons and
other personal care service businesses
expanded to 75% capacity on May 7 and
gyms and fitness centers will expand to
50% on May 15.
More expansion will occur on May 19,
when restaurants, museums, theaters and
retail outlets will be allowed to reopen at
full capacity. However,in practical terms,
this may be hampered by ongoing social
distancing rules.
The outdoor food and beverage curfew
will be lifted on May 17, as will 24-hour
MTA service. Broadway will also be allowed
to reopen fully, but theaters are not
expected to be back in business before
September. source: New York Magazine
Please note that the above changes may
impact some of the information about the
following upcoming events, so please check
the websites for updates.
QUEENS FARM MUSEUM
SEASONAL FARMSTAND OPENING
Wednesday, May 12, 11am
queensfarm.org
Wednesday – Friday 11:00am – 3 pm/Saturday
& Sunday, 11:00am – 5pm
Want really fresh produce? The Queens Farm
opens its doors each May to offer food grown
on-site and totally organic. Since it’s seasonal,
selections change monthly. May’s crop includes
asparagus, beet greens, rhubarb and spinach. If
they don’t tickle your taste buds, don’t worry;
the Farmstand remains open until early November.
Note: the Farm asks you to bring your
own resuable bag and Covid visitor guidelines
are enforced. Go to the website to learn more.
QUEENS PUBLIC LIBRARY
REOPENINGS
Beginning Monday, May 10
queenspubliclibrary.org
The Queens Public Library is reopening 14 branches for in-person
services on May 10. Visits will be restricted to 30 minutes and
computer sessions will available on a walk-in basis. The branches
will allow access to restrooms, but no seating will be provided except
at computers. The nearest branch offering in-person visits is
Auburndale at 196-36 Northern Blvd.; at this time, the Bayside,
Whitestone and Douglaston branches are continuing to operate
pick-up/drop-off services only. Visit the library’s website for more
information.
DOO WOP PROJECT
DRIVE-IN CONCERT
Sunday, May 23, 7pm
Bay Terrace Shopping Center
212-45 26 Avenue, Bayside
qcc.cuny.edu
Queensborough Performing Arts is
staging an old-style drive-in concert
that will make you reminisce. Think of
Frankie Valli, Drifters, and the Del Vikings
and all the way to “DooWopified”
versions of modern musicians like Michael
Jackson, Jason Mraz and Maroon 5.
The show features stars of Broadway’s Jersey
Boys and Motown: The Musical. Rain
date is Monday, May 24. Tickets are $50
single occupancy/$100 full. Visit the
website for details.
JAZZ
VIRTUAL
EVENT
Saturday, May 15
Bayside Historical Society
baysidehistorical.org
BHS brings you the
fabulous Carl Bartlett Jr.
and his band, recorded
live at the Castle. Tune in
to the virtual concert starting on May 15.
Details were not available at press time. Check the website as the date gets closer.
/queensfarm.org
/newsdaylive.com
/bethpageairshow.com
/WWW.QNS.COM
/queenspubliclibrary.org
/qcc.cuny.edu
/baysidehistorical.org
