Natasa Trifan Performance Group at Green Space this Saturday in LIC
Monday 3/15
- The next Queens Art Express mixer is in honor of St. Patrick’s Day: “Head to one of Sunnyside’s favorite pubs for an Irish-themed night where you can listen to Sean McCabe, County Meath, Ireland native and lead vocalist of The McCabes, read from his new book, A Good Deed and Other Stories, while snacking on Irish soda bread.” 6:30-9pm (McCabe reads @ 7pm sharp) at Maggie Mae’s in Sunnyside; RSVP online. 41-15 Queens Blvd, b/w 41st and 42nd Streets, Sunnyside, 718.433.3067
Thursday 3/18
LICBDC’s Economic Forecast Breakfast with Kathy Wylde, President of Partnership for New York City, from 8-9:30am in the MetLife Building in LIC. $30 member, $40 non-member. 27-01 MetLife Plaza North, Queensboro Room, LIC (attendees should use the 27th Street entrance)
Now Playing at Secret Theatre: Othello, running March 18th-31st and April 1st-3rd @ 8pm, matinees at 3:30pm on March 27th & April 3rd. “Continuing themes and ideas explored in his successful Warriors gangland ‘Macbeth’, [director Richard] Mazda examines the deception and decent of a man who “loved not wisely but too well.’” 44-02 23rd St, LIC, 718.392.0722
Second Sundays screening & talk this week at Noguchi Museum, LIC
Wednesday 3/10
- Now Playing at Chocolate Factory: Walter Dundervill’s Dear Emissary,…, “the fictional memoir of a pretend time traveler recording history as he sees it (i.e. fleetingly through the lens of his nebulous memory)” running from March 10th-13th @ 8pm. 5-49 49th Ave, LIC, 718.482.7069
Thursday 3/11
- LIC Community Boathouse’s Annual Fundraising Party is tonight from 5-10pm at The Foundry. This year, they have extended hours, so come early, stay late or both. Tickets are $20 in advance, available online (and include one free drink token and one free raffle ticket); $25 at the door. “Once again, we’ll shake off the blizzard blues with LIC hospitality, a DJ, live surf rock band, food and drinks donated by neighborhood sponsors, auctions and raffles.” Councilman Van Bramer will join as guest of honor, and they’ll also celebrate the recent formation of the New York City Watertrail Association. 42-38 9th St, LIC, 718.786.7776
Enjoy P.S. 1 & LIC’s other galleries & events during Armory Fest this week
Wednesday 3/3
- It’s that time again.. Armory Arts Week is upon us, and LIC is participating heavily as usual. Starting Wed March 3rd through the 7th. Check the listing of events on the website featuring special exhibitions, open studios, and many of LIC’s new and well-known galleries/art spaces. See also: your art-hopping plan for a long Long Island City Night on March 5th, and the debut of the LIC Art Shuttle (!!), a project of The West Harlem Art Fund, Inc.
Thursday 3/4
Community Board 2’s regular Monthly Meeting and Public Hearing is tonight at 7pm at Sunnyside Community Services. Details on the agenda are available in a PDF. 43-31 39th St, Sunnyside, 718.784.6173
Baffled by your pet’s behavior? Wondering what they’re thinking and how best to communicate? Wonder no more and take a seat on the Doggie Couch – consult with an expert with or without your pet at LIC’s Kitty & Dog Lounge today at 5pm. Refreshments will be served for people and pets, in addition to giveaways and goodie bags. Call 718.806.1219 for more info. 49-02 Vernon Blvd, LIC
Now Playing at the Secret Theatre: Shakespeare’s ‘Measure for Measure’ running March 4th-7th, 10th-14th, and 17th-20th @ 8pm with matinee performances on March 13th and 20th @ 3:30pm. “With music and dance to enhance the sleek, minimalist design and intense approach to the text, The Queens Players’ production of ‘Measure for Measure’ shows that not all happy endings are alike.” 44-02 23rd St, LIC, 718.392.0722
‘In My Free Time I Self-Destruct’ opens at Secret Theatre this week, LIC
Wednesday 2/24
Now Playing @ Secret Theatre’s Big Secret: alternating operatic programs of ‘Cosi Fan Tutte’ & ‘Serse’ running this week, February 24th-28th, presented by Pocket Opera of NY. Note: ‘Cosi’ is on Feb 24th & 26th @ 8pm & Feb 28th @ 4pm; ‘Serse’ is on Feb 25th, 27th & 28th @ 8pm. 44-02 23rd St, LIC, 718.392.0722
Tonight @ Secret Theatre’s Little Secret: Another round of Forward Motion Theater’s RE:Vision at 8pm, “a collaboration of live performances weaving multimedia and dance from a fresh critical perspective.” Performance details on website. 44-02 23rd St, LIC, 718.392.0722
Community Board 2 meetings/related events tonight: Public Meeting on Sunnyside/Woodside rezoning at 6:30pm at Sunnyside Community Services, and Open House regarding new Kosciuszko Bridge designs at St. Cecilia’s Church in Greenpoint, Brooklyn from 3pm-8pm. For more info call CB2 at 718.533.8773, email qn02@cb.nyc.gov, or check the website.
Flux Factory is back with “House Broken” collaboration exhibition, LIC
Wednesday 2/17
- ‘Town Hall’ Wed night at Manducatis Rustica, with the MTA & Council Member Van Bramer. “This will be an opportunity for members of the community to speak directly with members of the MTA on all issues concerning the 7 subway line and transportation issues in general.” RSVP necessary, email AJacobs@council.nyc.gov. 6:30 -8:30pm. 46-33 Vernon Blvd, LIC, 718.937.1312
As we all know, the snowstorm is set to hit us tomorrow. Here’s a few last-minute LIC events that have been postponed or rescheduled due to the weather:
The Fashion Week Trunk Show and Poetry Open Mic Night at Manducatis Rustica has been rescheduled until further notice. 46-33 Vernon Blvd, LIC, 718.937.1312
LICBDC’s Financing Seminar at the UN Federal Credit Union Building in LIC has been postponed – date TBA. In the meantime, you can consider attending their Queens Agency Breakfast Panel on Thursday, February 25th at LIC’s Riverview Restaurant; more info about this event on the LICBDC website.
The first event in Queens Council on the Arts’s Queens Art Express Mixer Series has been rescheduled for February 17th, 6:30-8:30pm.
Happy (or not so happy) Snow Day, LIC.
Fashion Week Trunk Show & Poetry Open Mic Night at Manducatis Rustica
Tuesday 2/9
- Why Leave Astoria?! is hosting a Lost viewing party at Studio Square from 8pm-11pm. There will be drink specials of $5 sangria and $12 pitchers as well as “Lost on the Beach.” “Bring your Lost friends as we will again be playing Lost trivia in the commercial breaks. Each week, the winners will get VIP seats in leather recliners with their own 60″ tv and a round on the house. [...] The episode starts at 9, but we’ll have some surprises for the early birds.” 35-33 36th St, LIC/Astoria, 718.383.1001
Wednesday 2/10
Help kick off Fashion Week and honor women past and present with a Trunk Show and Poetry Open Mic Night at Manducatis Rustica presented by Ethereal Boutique and Matted LIC. The Trunk Show takes place from 6-9pm, followed by the Open Mic from 7-9pm with Rishanna Blake – poet, teacher, and songwriter – as the lead opener. 46-33 Vernon Blvd, LIC, 718.937.1312 Note: RESCHEDULED DUE TO SNOWSTORM FOR FEBRUARY 17TH, 6-9pm.
LICBDC is hosting a Financing Seminar from 8-9:30am at the UN Federal Credit Union Building in LIC. “The presenters will help you understand your borrowing and credit needs, what banks need to approve lines of credit, installment loans, and commercial mortgages, and how to find the right financing product for your business.” No charge to attend, networking and continental breakfast, RSVP to Indra Smith: 718.786.5300 x 21 or ismith@licbdc.org. 24-10 44th Road, LIC Note: RESCHEDULED DUE TO SNOWSTORM, DATE TBA.
Now playing at the Secret Theatre: ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ at the Big Secret running February 10th-14th, 17th-20th @ 8pm; matinees on Feb 13th & 20th @ 3:30pm, tickets $15. “Wilde’s final and perhaps most recognized play is by all accounts a masterpiece of modern comedy. A century later, it strikes a wonderful balance by remaining both a respected and studied piece of literature, as well as a favorite with audiences.” 44-02 23rd St, LIC, 718.392.0722
Mira Aldridge’s “Endgame”, exhibiting w/Kit Brown @ Dutch Kills Gallery, LIC
Monday 2/1
- Curious about what it takes to make a famed Steinway piano here in Queens? Greater Astoria Historical Society presents a film screening of Note by Note at 7pm, which “explores the relationship between musician and instrument, chronicles the manufacturing process, and illustrates what makes each Steinway unique in this age of mass production,” FREE. 35-20 Broadway, 4th FL, LIC, 718.278.0700
Tuesday 2/2
The Creek is having a benefit in LIC for the people of Haiti starting at 7pm. Musicians (LIC Jazz Band, Michael Powers, Dharma Bums, Six Arm Tiger, Meghan Kerper, and more) and comedians (Sean Patton, Peggy O’Leary, Rob Cantrell, and Neil Stasny) will be featured in addition to a raffle, a Spare Change Bucket (bring any spare change you want to donate), drink specials like you’ve never seen, and a bake sale. $10 suggested donation, money donated to Doctors Without Borders. 1093 Jackson Ave, LIC, 718.706.8783
THROW at Chocolate Factory Theater at 7pm, featuring work by Lindsey Drury, Kelly Hanson, and Milka Djordjevich. “Curated and moderated by Sarah Maxfield, THROW is designed to provide artists with a platform for ideas-in-progress, and to provide audiences with insight into the investigative process of performance-making.” 5-49 49th Ave, LIC, 718.482.7069
Forward Motion Theatre presents RE:Vision at Secret Theatre in LIC
Tuesday 1/26
- Secret Theatre is hosting a fundraiser for their current show, ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ at LIC Bar from 6-9pm. “$5 entry goes directly to the show and gets you fun and games with the cast for the evening. Hope to see you there!” 45-58 Vernon Blvd, LIC, 718.786.5400
Wednesday 1/27
- RE:Vision at the Secret Theatre’s Little Secret, their original, smaller space: Forward Motion Theater presents RE:Vision, a collaboration of live performances weaving multimedia and dance from a fresh critical perspective. The evening features six independent works by artists combining choreography, video, spoken word, and music; tickets $10. 44-02 23rd St, LIC, 718.392.0722
Thursday 1/28
- LICBDC presents a special Members Only Open House from 5-7pm. “Network with other LICBDC members and visit our new office in the MetLife Building.” RSVP required but there’s no charge – to verify your membership status and RSVP, contact Indra Smith at 718.786.5300 x 21 or ismith@licbdc.org. 27-01 Queens Plaza North, 9th FL, LIC
Edible Queens Magazine’s 1st event this Sunday at L Haus, Long Island City
Tuesday 1/19
- LICBDC presents Networking After Hours at SHI from 6-8:30pm. Admission of $10 for LICBDC members and $15 for non-members comes with one drink ticket and hors d’oeuvres. Register online. 4720 Center Blvd, LIC, 347.242.2450
Thursday 1/21
Secret Burlesque 6 at the Secret Theatre’s Little Secret – their original, smaller space, at 10:30pm. “Dapper Dan welcomes in the New Year with another funny, poignant, diverting evening of saucy entertainment. The Secret Burlesque features live burlesque alongside stand-up, magic and sideshow performers.” Tickets $10. 44-02 23rd St, LIC, 718.392.0722
‘Romeo and Juliet’ opens at the Secret Theatre’s Big Secret, their new, larger space. Performances: January 21st-31st and February 3rd-6th @ 8pm, matinees on Jan 30th and Feb 6th @ 3:30pm. “In director Greg Cicchino’s production, Verona is not so fair. Rather, it’s part of an Earth that’s running out of time – resources are running low and desperation is climbing..” 44-02 23rd St, LIC, 718.392.0722
Intro to Reformer Series (Pilates) begins at The Yoga Room: January 21st through February 11th at 8pm. Cost is $125, sign up with jessica@the-yoga-room.com. “This series will offer a unique opportunity to experience the reformer in a small group setting, it is limited to 4 participants [...] Open to all levels of fitness and ages. Perfect for Just Starting Out!” 10-14 47th Rd, LIC, 718.786.7962
Sharon Florin’s ‘LIC/Courthouse Fountain’ on view in ‘Urbanesque,’ LIC
Thursday 1/14
- Opening reception of Alex Sax’s ‘Various Amusements’ at AES Gallery, 6-8pm. “Inspired by Gertrude Jekyll’s book, ‘Children and Gardens,’ first published in 1908, Alex expands on her historical fiction project Menagerie Recovery featuring mixed media cast paper and bronze animal sculptures.” Runs through February 19th. 44-02 23rd St, LIC, 718.249.9359
Friday 1/15
- Cross Pollination at Green Space Dance Studio from 7-10pm, a monthly event for sketch artists to draw dancers as models-in-motion and for dancers to improvise with one another, while being inspired to move by the art in the making. Artists should bring simple material: non-messy, acoustic, etc. Tickets $5. 37-24 24th St, LIC, 718.956.3037
LIC photography of Orestes Gonzales on view at Court Sq Wines, LIC – Photo
Wednesday 1/6
The Queens Players present their annual one act festival – “Act Five: One Act”. “Two programs of one acts will be presented for a week run, with the audience favorites moving on to another week of performances. Come and vote for your favorites!” Program 1: Jan 6-10 at 8pm, also Jan 9 at 3:30pm; Program 2: Jan 13-17 at 8pm, also Jan 16 at 3:30pm. Audience Favorites: Jan 20-23 at 8pm, also January 23 at 3:30pm, at the Secret Theatre Studio. 4402 23rd St, LIC, 718.392.0722
Now playing at the Secret Theatre, the original theatre space: Shakespeare’s ‘Titus Andronicus,’ remaining dates: January 6th-9th @ 8pm. “Shakespeare’s early play, ‘Titus Andronicus,’ is known as a bloody revenge tragedy, but it also addresses issues about family vs. the state, and civilization vs. savagery. Director Rich Ferraioli’s version uses a stark, minimalist aesthetic to highlight these questions.” 4402 23rd St, LIC, 718.392.0722
CrossFit LIC works it out at Gantry Plaza State Park, Long Island City
Thursday 12/31 – New Year’s Eve
Testaccio Ristorante is offering a New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe dinner: $150 per person includes open bar all night, and $90 per person includes a complimentary glass of spumante – tax and gratuity included for both. Menu available online. 47-30 Vernon Blvd, LIC, 718.937.2900
El Ay Si also has plans for New Year’s Eve 2009: you can have their regular menu with no additional mark-ups, as well as a flight of wine for $20 (3 glasses of wine from their list plus a Cava sparkling wine toast), AND Facebook fans can choose to use their 20% discount on any bottle of wine on El Ay Si’s list. Menus on their official site. 47-38 Vernon Blvd, LIC, 718.389.8781
Domaine Bar A Vins is having a New Year’s Eve Bash starting at 5pm and going into the wee hours of 2010. LIC’s “Steve Blanco Trio is on at 9pm with another Jazz Session. After that, anything can happen. Expect champagne, special wines, fresh oysters, dancing, maybe some go-go action on the zinc bar.” 50-04 Vernon Blvd, LIC, 718.784.2350
Saturday 1/2
- Free Saturday class at CrossFit LIC at 11am. They are also offering 2 weeks of CrossFit group training for FREE to those who sign up for January Fundamentals. 5-26 47th Avenue, LIC, 646.415.8363
Holiday lights on Vernon Blvd and 33rd Road, Long Island City
As you might imagine, with the late December holidays and Christmas this week, events are looking a little light. There are a ton of art shows and events continuing and coming up in general – see below. But if you want to get your festivities on in the hood this week, check our previous post on holiday celebrations in LIC.
And once again, Happy Holidays, liQcity readers.
This week: Ethereal Holiday Trunk & Fashion Show at SHI, Long Island City
Wednesday 12/16
- Ethereal Boutique is having a Holiday Fashion & Trunk Show at SHI, doors at 6pm, show at 8pm. Hair and makeup sponsored by Primp & Tease Salon. 4720 Center Blvd, LIC, 347.242.2450
Monday 12/7
It’s Free Coffee Week at Sweetleaf from 12/7 to 12/13. “We are giving away 12 oz. cups of Stumptown Coffee all week to everyone. It’s one cup per person, per day.” 10-93 Jackson Ave, LIC, 917.832.6726
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, Socrates Sculpture Park, and Chocolate Factory Theater, as part of the Place + Displaced project, invite you to a demonstration and discussion about the New York State Cultural Data Project, a powerful online management tool designed to strengthen arts and cultural organizations. Event takes place on from 6:30-8pm at LaGuardia Community College, RSVP here. 31-10 Thomson Ave, LIC, 718.482.7200
Tuesday 12/8
- Public informational meeting on the US Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to add Newtown Creek to its National Priorities List (Superfund) at 6pm at Automotive High School in Brooklyn. The public informational meeting will include a presentation followed by a question and answer session. Questions? Contact: Phil Young, Office of the Mayor, 212.788.9541, pyoung@cityhall.nyc.gov. Whether or not you attend, you may submit a comment to the EPA; comment period ends on December 20th. 50 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, 718.218.9301
Tuesday 12/1
Now playing at Chocolate Factory: The Dream Express, running December 1st-19th (Tuesdays-Saturdays @ 8pm; no performances 12/15-17). “The legendary outlaw lounge act is back in town! New songs! New stories! New tattoos! More wisdom! More noise! Journey to the end of the night on the Dream Express, performed by Steve Mellor and Deirdre O’Connell.” 5-49 49th Ave, LIC, 718.482.7069
Bar Domaine hosts local jazz musician Steve Blanco twice a week on Tuesday and Friday. 9pm-midnight. 50-04 Vernon Blvd, LIC, 718.784.2350
Last weekend to visit the Greenmarket in Long Island City – Photo
Tuesday 11/24
Dean Project gallery hosts the Queens performance of the Five Boroughs Music Festival, featuring string quartet Brooklyn Rider at 8pm. Admission is $25; Queens residents and students pay $15; buy tickets online and receive advance purchase discounts. 45-43 21st St, LIC, 718.706.1462
Bar Domaine hosts local jazz musician Steve Blanco twice a week on Tuesday and Friday. 9pm-midnight. 50-04 Vernon Blvd, LIC, 718.784.2350
The “curtain’s up and the tops are off” at Secret Burlesque in Long Island City
Tuesday 11/17
Internet Radio Workshop at Local Project on November 17th and 19th, 7pm to 9pm (2 hours each session). Learn how to build your own internet radio station and broadcast audio from your house or office. Students should bring their own laptops. Cost: $35. For more information contact Local Project. 45-10 Davis St, LIC
Bar Domaine hosts local jazz musician Steve Blanco twice a week on Tuesday and Friday. 9pm-midnight. 50-04 Vernon Blvd, LIC, 718.784.2350
Super sale at Ethereal Boutique coming up on Saturday in Long Island City
Wednesday 11/11
- Shi Restaurant is hosting karaoke on Wednesday nights. 4720 Center Blvd, LIC, 347.242.2450
Thursday 11/12
‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ is the inaugural production at the Secret Theatre’s brand new 3000 sq ft, 100-seat theatre, running from November 12th-29th to December 2nd-5th @ 8pm with matinees @ 3pm on November 28th & 29th and December 5th. Tickets are $15, on sale now. “Packed with dazzling poetry and wordplay from our hero Cyrano, this play produces a range of emotions that run from funny to sad and finally tragic.” 44-02 23rd St, LIC, 718.392.0722
One of 2 November Kimchi-ology workshops at Flux Factory, 7-9pm. “Ex-Flux Resident, ceramic artist, and food guru Ellen Kleckner will teach you how to slice-n-dice, prepare and devour your own homemade kimchi!” $20, includes tasting session. Every participant will walk away with a self-made “starter jar” to enjoy later. Sign up on EventBrite. 39-31 29th St, LIC
Opening night film screenings of the Queens International Film Festival (including several held throughout the day at LIC’s Holiday Inn Manhattan View) will be followed by their opening night party at the Ravel Hotel at 9:30pm. Tickets to the opening night film & party are $20. 8-08 Queens Plaza South, LIC, 718.289.6101
It’s Ladies Night every Thursday night at Shi Restaurant, offering drink specials. 4720 Center Blvd, LIC, 347.242.2450
Court Square Wine & Spirits hosts FREE wine tasting events every Thursday & Friday of the week from 4:30-7:00pm. 2420 Jackson Ave, LIC, 718.707.9911
Go retro with a Nickelodeon ‘SNICK’ throwback at The Creek, Long Island City
Tuesday 11/3
- Bar Domaine hosts local jazz musician Steve Blanco twice a week on Tuesday and Friday. 9pm-midnight. 50-04 Vernon Blvd, LIC, 718.784.2350
Wednesday 11/4
- Shi Restaurant is hosting karaoke on Wednesday nights. 4720 Center Blvd, LIC, 347.242.2450
Tea & sandwich shop Communitea gets into the spooky spirit, Vernon Blvd, LIC
If you’re staying local this Halloween weekend, you have a bunch of options right here in Long Island City:
Friday 10/30
- Halloween Party from 6-10pm at the Shannon Pot. $10 includes special Mediterranean buffet, one ‘Werksux’ t-shirt, a free ‘Sons of Skip Skiffington’ CD, music by Overstreet’s one man band, and a special appearance by stand-up philosopher Brother Moishe Ben Ryan. 4506 Davis St @ Jackson Ave, LIC, 718.786.6992
Saturday 10/31
Celebrate Halloween in the neighborhood with the 6th Annual LIC Halloween Parade & Fun Stuff. Starts at 10am @ LIC Kids Center (5-02 50th Ave) with face painting, pumpkin decorating, arts, crafts & fun. Line up at LIC Kids @ 11:30am to trick or treat in LIC, and then return to Manducatis Rustica (46-31 Vernon Blvd) from 12:30-2pm for scary stories and more fun. Come in costume to all festivities. LIC Kids party is $10 per family with 1 child – $5 per extra sibling 1 year and older; parade and Manducatis Rustica events are FREE.
Halloween Masquerade Bash at Domaine Bar a Vins, 5:30pm-4:30am. “Come drink, dance, haunt and bite with us…” 50-04 Vernon Blvd, LIC, 718.784.2350
The Grand Guignol lives at the Secret Theatre as they celebrate Edgar Allen Poe’s bicentennial with ‘Buried’, a Halloween show and party. Show includes ‘Tell Tale Heart’ and ‘The Raven’ along with an original play, ‘The Poacher’s Game.’ Tickets $15 or $10 if in costume tonight. Show at 8pm and also @ 10pm followed by the Secret’s annual Halloween Party and BBQ (PS: “Heads up [or off] – come and try out our working guillotine!”). 44-02 23rd St, LIC, 718.392.0722
2nd Annual Pet Costume Contest hosted by City Vet. “Stop by the clinic anytime between 9am & 3pm to show off your pet to our judge and have some refreshments. Throughout the day, we will post pictures on City Vet’s Facebook page and on our website. At the end of the day, we will reward a grand prize winner as well as an honorable mention.” 45-44 Vernon Blvd, LIC, 718.433.1334
Celebrate Halloween with local events from 10am-2pm in Long Island City
Tuesday 10/27
Materials for the Arts presents a family-friendly Ribbon Cutting Event (to celebrate their recent 10,000 SF expansion) & Masked Marvelous Cocktail Party on October 27th in their LIC space, featuring food, drink, and entertainment, 6-9pm. 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, LIC, 718.729.3001
Bar Domaine hosts the local Steve Blanco Trio, twice a week on Tuesday and Friday. 9pm-midnight. 50-04 Vernon Blvd, LIC, 718.784.2350
A tree grows in Queens too. Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City
Tuesday 10/20
Chocolate Factory Theater hosts their FREE bi-monthly THROW gathering in which spectators can watch and provide feedback for artists testing out new works. “After each experiment, guest curator Sarah Maxfield moderates an informal conversation between artist and audience [...] It may not pay as well as a focus group, but it’s a hell of a lot more fun.” 5-49 49th Avenue, LIC, 718.482.7069
Bar Domaine hosts the local Steve Blanco Trio, twice a week on Tuesday and Friday. 9pm-midnight. 50-04 Vernon Blvd, LIC, 718.784.2350
Celebrate Fall outdoors with park events in Long Island City this Saturday
Wednesday 10/14
Now Playing at Chocolate Factory Theater: John Jesurun’s ‘Liz One’, running October 14th-31st @ 8pm. “Black-Eyed Susan plays Elizabeth I of England as revealed through her private diaries. She struggles with a revolving set of presences to disentangle, un-write and finally rewrite her own biography.” 5-49 49th Ave, LIC, 718.482.7069
The second co-production in the Secret Theatre’s newly minted ‘But Wait There’s More’ series welcomes SANDRep’s ‘Our Fantasies Are Eating Us Alive,’ running October 14-17th @ 8pm, tickets $15. “SANDRep’s own Brett Andres wrote and performs in this two-act comedy about micro-managing murder, adultery, gangsters, and… contentious stage crew.” 4402 23rd Street, LIC, 718.392.0722
The Space presents their own Movie Night, featuring 2000’s ‘Cartoon Noir’: “six animated shorts eschew traditional animation by featuring supernatural elements and darker themes, such as alien snatchings, life among mannequins and a spiritual rebirth.” Short films will be screened sporadically accompanying movies. 42-16 West St, LIC, 718.752.0331
Shi Restaurant is hosting karaoke on Wednesday nights. 4720 Center Blvd, LIC, 347.242.2450
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