Free Saturday morning classes at Cross Fit LIC.

Thursday 6/3

• CB2 has scheduled a Regular Monthly Meeting and Public Hearing (double whammy agenda) of the Full Board Thursday, June 3rd at 7pm at Sunnyside Community Services. 43-31 39th Street, Sunnyside

• BBQ for Bloggers & Writers at 5:30pm on June 3rd at LIC’s L Haus. Please join Queens Council on the Arts for a relaxing evening BBQ and networking event for writers and bloggers as part of a new initiative to develop and strengthen the art of writing in the boor of Queens. Music, BBQ and live social media will converge on-site in the yard at L Haus. RSVP here.

• Opening tonight at Secret Theatre: Ortonesque from June 3rd-27th, “Joe Orton, iconic British playwright, was a rising star whose talent and promise were cut short when he was brutally murdered by his boyfriend. The Queens Players proudly present some of Mr. Orton’s best work.” Also coming up: Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew from June 10th-26th.

• 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

• A brand new art studio is opening up in Hunters Point: Ten10 Studios is hosting their grand opening and ‘the iTrain’ premiere exhibition onThursday, June 3, 2010 from 6-10pm. 10-10 47th Rd, LIC

Friday 6/4 »

Check out the “Godfather Dinner” at Manducatis Rustica, LIC

Wednesday 5/26

• Manducatis Rustica is hosting a special feast and wine tasting in honor of “The Godfather” on Wednesday night. Enjoy a selection of the finest wines from Francis Ford Coppola winery paired with authentic dishes from the movie “The Godfather”. Reservations start at 7pm. 917.937.1312 46-33 Vernon Blvd EVENT CANCELLED

Thursday 5/27

• 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

Friday 5/28 »

Court Square Wines is holding a charity event for the YMCA this week, LIC

Tuesday 5/18

• The public hearing for the Hunters Point South High School is at 6:30PM in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church basement. 10-08 49th Ave, corner of Vernon Blvd

Wednesday 5/19

• LICBDC is hosting a Real Estate Breakfast at Water’s Edge Restaurant from 8-10am. It features “an overview of current developments in the NYC and LIC real estate markets, and future projections, followed by a question and answer session with the panelists.” RSVP to Indra Smith at 718.786.5300 x 21 or register online. East River @ 44th Dr, LIC, 718.482.0033

Thursday 5/20 »

Flux Thursday this wk: potluck, art & performances, Long Island City

Thursday 5/13

• Queens Council on the Arts 44th Annual Benefit from 6:30-9:30pm honoring Juvenal Reis, Nero Lopez Meza, and Judith Heintz & Margie Ruddick at LIC’s Metropolitan Building. Purchase tickets here. Metropolitan Building, 44-01 11th St, LIC, Contact: 347.505.3013

• Flux Factory‘s Flux Thursday is tonight with a potluck dinner beginning @ 8pm. “Unlimited artist Kate Shaw will be presenting work, and Flux artist-in-residence Chris Domenick and Lilac Company will be performing. Hot stuff, coming through.” A new show called Science Fair is also coming up from June 5th-13th, “inspired by grade-school education fairs, with presentation booths and interactive experiments.” 39-31 29th St, LIC

Friday 5/14

• Little Closets holds French Class every Friday @ 11am for newborns to toddlers & their parents/caregivers – sign up your child every Monday (beginning this month, $5 fee per 30-min class). In each session, “caregivers and children will learn interactive songs, rhymes and finger play in French. Exposing children to multiple languages early on has been shown to positively impact language acquisition and expand vocabulary. You do not have to speak French to join the class.” 46-46 Vernon Blvd, LIC, 718.707.0470

Saturday 5/15 »

Knight’s Move exhibition continues at SculptureCenter, Long Island City

Friday 5/7

• Little Closets holds French Class every Friday @ 11am for newborns to toddlers & their parents/caregivers – sign up your child every Monday (beginning this month, $5 fee per 30-min class). In each session, “caregivers and children will learn interactive songs, rhymes and finger play in French. Exposing children to multiple languages early on has been shown to positively impact language acquisition and expand vocabulary. You do not have to speak French to join the class.” 46-46 Vernon Blvd, LIC, 718.707.0470

Saturday 5/8

• June Kosloff‘s ‘Almost you & me’ mixed media exhibition highlighting emotive primate opens at Local Project. Opening reception from 6-9pm, on view thru May 22nd. Local Project also has Summer Workshops coming up in June, see our ‘Upcoming Events’ or their website for details. 45-10 Davis St, LIC

• CrossFit LIC is still holding their FREE Saturday classes at 10 or 11am – no CrossFit experience required. “The training session takes about one hour and consists of a warm-up, skills required for the exercises to be performed, workout and stretches” and you can sign up using their Online Scheduler. 5-26 47th Ave, LIC, 646.415.8363

Sunday 5/9 »

Socrates Sculpture Park’s Spring exhibition, Cityscape, opens Sunday, LIC

Tuesday 4/27

• Modern Spaces hosts the Powerhouse Art Party, featuring the work of resident LIC artist, Tom Matt, on display for only one night. 6-8:30pm, at the Powerhouse Condos, unit 606. 2-17 51st Ave, LIC

Friday 4/30

• Little Closets is holding French Class today @ 11am for newborns to toddlers & their parents/caregivers. French Class is still held every Fri @ 11am, sign up your child every Monday (beginning in May, $5 fee per 30-min class). In each session, “caregivers and children will learn interactive songs, rhymes and finger play in French. Exposing children to multiple languages early on has been shown to positively impact language acquisition and expand vocabulary. You do not have to speak French to join the class.” 46-46 Vernon Blvd, LIC, 718.707.0470

Saturday 5/1

• LICSB Repertory Ballet & Ballet For Young Audiences present SPRING DANCES, a Queens Fringe 2010 event at the Secret Theatre. LICRB brings you 4 new ballets that paint the spectrum from contemporary ballet to classical ballet to jazz: Ned Kinter’s ‘The Father,’ Laura Ward and Octavia Cup’s ‘ECHOES AND DREAMS,’ Barbra Brandt’s ‘Reflections from Cedar Creek,’ & Eric Ragan’s ‘Minnie the Moocher.’ Adults $15, students/seniors $10, buy tickets online. Performances May 1st @ 7pm & May 2nd @ 3pm. 44-02 23rd St, LIC, 718.392.0722

• CrossFit LIC is still holding their FREE Saturday classes at 11am – no CrossFit experience required. “The training session takes about one hour and consists of a warm-up, skills required for the exercises to be performed, workout and stretches” and you can sign up using their Online Scheduler. 5-26 47th Ave, LIC, 646.415.8363

Sunday 5/2 »

Earth Day Walking Tour begins at Rainey Park this wkend, Long Island City

Tuesday 4/20

• Closing reception of the Jazz Photography Exhibition on view at the Secret Theatre from 5-7pm. The exhibition is made up of Pete Macnamara’s stunning photos of some of the greatest musicians in jazz history, and he’ll be on hand to discuss and answer questions about his work. 44-02 23rd St, LIC, 718.392.0722

• THROW at Chocolate Factory @ 7pm, FREE. “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

Wednesday 4/21

• Court Square Wines & Spirits presents an Art Opening & Tasting from 5-8pm featuring artwork from Carina Hoijer of Paris. Tasting menu includes St. Germain, Elderflower Liqueur, Absolut Vodkas, & more wine from Martin Scott Wines. 2420 Jackson Ave, LIC, 718.707.9911

Thursday 4/22

• Nany Photography is back at Little Closets from 3-5pm: room for 4 children to get their picture taken for FREE, then Nany will offer prints @ reasonable prices. Check out her website and other Little Closets shoots at nanynany.com. First come first serve, email Letia at littleclosets@yahoo.com. 46-46 Vernon Blvd, LIC, 718.707.0470

Friday 4/23 »

Sculpture Center’s Lucky Draw art raffle is this wk in Long Island City – Photo

Tuesday 4/13

• SculptureCenter‘s Lucky Draw 2010 is at 6pm, a “spirited art raffle that guarantees every ticket holder a work of art. Approximately 150 artists donate works for the benefit of SculptureCenter,” and “the order in which the artworks are selected is determined by a lively and suspenseful random drawing.” Artwork preview online. Give it a try! 44-19 Purves St, LIC, 718.361.1750

Thursday 4/15

• Now Playing at Secret Theatre: Vampire Lesbians of Sodom from April 15th-24th @ 8pm, April 17th & 24th @ 11pm, and matinee on April 24th @ 3:30pm – “The Queens Players are delighted to once again revive Charles Busch’s hilarious classic whose campy kitsch Vampires predated all the Buffy, Interview and Twilight latecomers and happily in a much funnier style.” 44-02 23rd St, LIC, 718.392.0722

• Also playing at Secret Theatre: Shakespeare’s The Tempest runs April 15th-30th @ 8pm, matinee on April 25th @ 3:30pm. “Filled with magic and mischief, The Tempest is a story of warring siblings, forbidden love, vengeance, and forgiveness. True to its name, the play is a testament to the stormy nature of human relationships.” The Secret’s Artistic Director, Richard Mazda, performs as Prospero in his Big Secret debut! 44-02 23rd St, LIC, 718.392.0722

• Queens Council on the Arts Spring 2010 Art Builds Community workshops presents the Grantwriting Boot Camp Series: Writing Workshop tonight from 6-8:30pm. This workshop will be followed by the Mock Panel on April 28th, both at the NY Irish Center. “An opportunity to learn valuable lessons from experienced grant writing consultant in a hands on 2-part series.” First come first serve registration; RSVP online; must attend BOTH sessions. 10-40 Jackson Ave, LIC, 718.482.0909

Friday 4/16 »

Green Space Blooms dance festival kicks off in Long Island City this week

Monday 4/5

• The Greater New York Sports Chronology at Greater Astoria Historical Society at 7pm: author Jeffrey A. Kroessler describes “the historic venues, boxing arenas, gyms, stadiums, ballparks, and racetracks that have come and gone, yet made New York the undisputed capital of American sport.” Quinn Building, 35-20 Broadway, 4th FL, LIC/Astoria, 718.278.0700

Wednesday 4/7

• Pocket Opera of NY presents ‘I Pagliacci’ & ‘Curse of the Dueling Divas’ from April 7th-11th @ 8pm, matinee on April 11th @ 4pm at the Secret Theatre. The presentation of ‘I Pagliacci’ is “inspired by events surrounding disgraced ex-Queens Senator Hiram Monserrate.” 44-02 23rd St, LIC, 718.392.0722

• LICBDC presents a Financing Seminar at the UN Federal Credit Union from 8am-9:30am. “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.” Panel followed by Q&A, enjoy networking and continental breakfast. RSVP online; no charge to attend. Questions? Contact Indra Smith, 718.786.5300 x 21 or ismith@licbdc.org. 24-01 44th Road, LIC

Thursday 4/8 »

Easter Egg Hunt in Gantry Park this Saturday, Long Island City

Tuesday 3/30

• Tonight at Chocolate Factory: THROW at 7pm, FREE. “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.” Featuring work by Aretha Aoki, Jodi Bender, and Amanda Loulaki. 5-49 49th Ave, LIC, 718.482.7069

Friday 4/2

• Opening reception of new exhibition ‘Spontaneous’ at Space Womb gallery from 6-8pm. Exhibition runs through April 18th. 2248 Jackson Ave, LIC, 917.670.1342

• Jewelry Sample Sale & Permanent Collection on view at The Space‘s Fardom Gallery. Artist Luke Schumacher will be on hand selling samples of earrings he plans to produce in the future, and some of the Permanent Collection of The Space will be on view; come hang out from 7-10pm. 25-17 41st Ave, LIC

Saturday 4/3 »

Secret Theatre’s first LIC Jazz Fest this Sunday, 44-02 23rd St, LIC

Wednesday 3/24

• Forward Motion Theater‘s RE:Vision returns to Secret Theatre with Ritual Myth Legend at 8pm: “the evening features seven independent works by artists incorporating live-mix video, dance, puppetry, spoken word, and music.” More info on performances on website. 4402 23rd St, LIC, 718.392.0722

• Support Socrates Sculpture Park‘s 2010 Outdoor Cinema series with Cinema Soirée, a star-studded evening of international music & film at NYC’s Fontana’s Bar, 7-10pm. $25 cover/cash bar directly supports the programming. You can also make a donation if you can’t make the event. 105 Eldridge St, NYC, 212.334.6740

Thursday 3/25 »

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

Friday 3/19 »

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

Friday 3/12 »

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

Friday 3/5 »

‘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.

Thursday 2/25 »

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

Thursday 2/18 »

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

Thursday 2/11 »

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

Thursday 2/4 »

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

Saturday 1/30 »

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

Friday 1/22 »

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

Saturday 1/16 »

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

Thursday 1/7 »

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

Continuing Events »

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.

Continuing Events »