Saturday 12/3/11-Sunday 12/4/11

 Saturday 12/3/11  


Meet Santa At The Marsh, today from 11:00AM-2:00PM, during Santa's annual visit to the Salt Marsh Nature Center.  The event is Free and children can pose for a Free picture.  The Salt Marsh Nature Center is located at 3302 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY.


Pink Olive in Park Slope will be hosting a Children's Holiday Book Drive, today from 11:00AM-3:00PM.  Children are invited to bring or purchase a new book to donate to a needy child.  Milk and cookies will be served and there will be readings by children's book authors.  The event is Free to attend but a donation is requested.  Space is limited.  Click on above link and RSVP.  Pink Olive is located at 167 Fifth Avenue, (between Lincoln and Berkley Pl) Brooklyn, NY.

Gallery Rivaa presents, Made In America, a solo exhibition, by Arline Jacoby, today from 11:00AM-5:00PM.  The exhibition focuses on american culture and memorabilia and features painting, sculpture and collage.   It will remain at Gallery Rivaa through 12/11/11.  The exhibition is Free.  Gallery hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00PM-9:00PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00AM-5:00PM.  Gallery Rivaa is located at 527 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, New York.  For directions and other information, click on the above link

Enjoy St Nicholas Day, at the Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum, today from 12:00PM-4:00PM.  Hear a colonial music concert and taste seasonal treats such as mulled cider and ginger cookies.  Make holiday crafts while awaiting the arrival on horseback of St Nicholas and Black Piet.  They will be bringing a bag of treats and will have a story to read.  Admission is $5.00 for Adults, $3.00 for Students and Seniors and Free for Children 10 and under.  The Wyckoff farmhouse Museum is located in M Fidler-Wyckoff House park, at 5816 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY.

The Alice Austen House is hosting an Arts & Crafts Fair, today and sunday from 12:00PM-5:00PM.  The fair will feature unique vendors and hand-made gifts by artists and crafts people will be available for purchase.  Today there will be wine tasting available at the fair as well.   Admission to the fair is Free. The Alice Austen house is located at 2 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY.


Enjoy a Holiday Happening At Oak Ridge in Forest Park, from 12:00PM-3:00PM, sponsored by Council member, Elizabeth Crowley.  Make holiday crafts, hear Victorian carolers, watch a live performance of A Christmas Carol and have a visit with Santa.  The event is Free, but Tickets are required.  Tickets are available at Council Member Crowley's office, located at 64-77 Dry harbor Road, Middle Village, (Queens) NY, from Monday-Friday 9:00AM-6:00PM and Saturday 9:00AM-2:00PM.  Oak Ridge is located at 1 Forest Park, Queens, NY.  For map and directions to Forest Park, click on the above link.


Learn about Astronomy at the Salt Marsh Nature Center tonight at 5:00PM.  View the night sky.  Locate and observe the various stars, planets, constellations Etc.  All equipment, such as telescopes and binoculars are provided.  The event is Free.  The Salt Marsh Center is located at 3302 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY.


The Brooklyn Aviators Vs 1000 Islands Privateers, tonight at 7:35PM, at the arena, located at the Aviator Sports Center, at 3159 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.  Brooklyn Aviators water Bottles will be given out to fans.  Ticket Prices are $12.00 for Adults, $10.00 for children age 14 and under, Senior Citizens and Active Military.  There are also package deals available.

Sunday 12/4/11

 Christmas In Richmondtown,  takes place today from 10:00AM-5:00PM.  Enjoy the holiday music of Christmas Carolers, and the Bell Choir, tour the village, watch as ornaments are made by the tinsmith and more.  There will also be story telling and photos with Santa, as well as home baked goods and gift items for sale at the Courthouse.  The event will culminate in the Christmas Tree Lighting at 5:00PM.  Admission to the courtroom is $2.00.   Horse and Wagon Rides are also available for $2.00.   All other activities are Free.   Historic Richmond Town is located at 441 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island, NY.

Gallery Rivaa presents, Made In America, a solo exhibition, by Arline Jacoby, today from 11:00AM-5:00PM.  The exhibition focuses on american culture and memorabilia and features painting, sculpture and collage.   It will remain at Gallery Rivaa through 12/11/11.  The exhibition is Free.  Gallery hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00PM-9:00PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00AM-5:00PM.  Gallery Rivaa is located at 527 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, New York.  For directions and other information, click on the above link

The Alice Austen House is hosting an Arts & Crafts Fair, today and sunday from 12:00PM-5:00PM.  The fair will feature unique vendors and hand-made gifts by artists and crafts people will be available for purchase.  Admission to the fair is Free. The Alice Austen house is located at 2 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY.

St Raphael School will host Sunday With Santa And Christmas Boutique, today from 12:00PM-5:00PM, in the St Raphael Auditorium.  The event will feature kids crafts and games, face painting, tattoos, refreshments, photos with Santa, holiday music raffles and more.  Admission is Free but there will be items available for purchase.  St Raphael School is located at 48-25 37th Street, LIC, (Queens) N.Y.

The Czech Center will host a Saint Nicholas Day Party, today from 3:00PM-5:00PM, featuring carol singing, films and refreshments.  In keeping with the tradition of Saint Nicholas Day,  ( which takes place on 12/5/11) Saint Nicholas as well as the devil and an angel will make an appearance.  Click on the above link for an in depth explanation of the tradition.  The suggested donation for admission is $5.00.  The Czech Center is located at 321 East 73rd Street, Manhattan, NY.

The Holiday Lighting in Central Park takes place today from 4:00PM-5:30PM, at the Charles A Dana Discovery Center.  There will be holiday craft making, refreshments, photos with Santa, (bring your own camera) a four foot ice sculpture and a 12 foot floating Christmas Tree on the Harlem Meer.  There will also be Caroling by Tommy Coil as well as an acapella group  from Columbia University called the Metrotones.  The event is Free.  The Charles A Dana Discovery Center is located inside the park at 110th Street, between Lenox and Fifth Avenues, Manhattan, NY.

Saturday 11/26/11-11/27/11

Saturday 11/26/11


Join ShoreWalkers for Walk Off The Turkey (WOTT) , today at 10:00AM, from Battery Park to the Little Red Light House.  The walk is about 12 miles and will take about 5 hours.  Bring lunch and water and join others for a snack at the end of the walk.  This is a Free event, which meets at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal.  For details of the walk, directions and other information, click on the above link.



 The French Institute, Alliance Francaise is currently hosting an exhibition of the work of photographer, Lucien Clergue.  The exhibition is called Clergue In America and captures powerful images of the United States from New York to California.  The gallery is open today from 11:00AM-5:00PM.  It is also open Tuesdays -Fridays, 11:00AM-6:00PM. Admission is Free. The gallery is located at 22 East 60th Street, Manhattan, NY.  




Gallery Rivaa presents, Made In America, a solo exhibition, by Arline Jacoby, today from 11:00AM-5:00PM.  The exhibition focuses on american culture and memorabilia and features painting, sculpture and collage.   It will remain at Gallery Rivaa through 12/11/11.  The exhibition is Free.  Gallery hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00PM-9:00PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00AM-5:00PM.  Gallery Rivaa is located at 527 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, New York.  For directions and other information, click on the above link

The Merchant's House Museum will host, In The Spirit: Modern 
Photographers Chanel The 19th Century, today and every day
during regular operating hours, through 11/28/11.  19th century "Spirit Photographs" by Thomas Harris and the Burns Archive,  said to show evidence of the existence of spirits, will be on display.  Also on display, will be photographs by modern mediums, such as Sally Mann, John Dugdale, Hal Hirshorn and RA Friedman.  Admission to the Museum is $10.00 General and $5.00 for Students and Seniors.  Children under 12 are Free.  Guided Tours of the museum take place every Monday, Thursday and Friday at 2:00PM. Tours are Free With Admission.  A self guided tour of the Museum can also be taken.   The Museum is open Thursday-Monday, from 12:00PM-5:00PM.  It is Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.  The Merchant's House Museum is located at,  29th East fourth Street, (between Lafayette Street and Bowery) Manhattan, NY




Sunday 11/27/11


 Join ShoreWalkers on its Queens Waterfront Part 1 walk, today at 9:00AM.  Walk the Queens waterfront from Long Island City to Flushing.  This is approximately a 12 to 13 mile walk.  Bring lunch and water.  The walk is Free.  Meet at Vernon Boulevard and 50th Avenue, Queens, NY.  For directions and further information, click on the above link.


Gallery Rivaa presents, Made In America, a solo exhibition, by Arline Jacoby, today from 11:00AM-5:00PM.  The exhibition focuses on american culture and memorabilia and features painting, sculpture and collage.  It will remain at Gallery Rivaa through 12/11/11.  The exhibition is Free.  Gallery hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00PM-9:00PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00AM-5:00PM.  Gallery Rivaa is located at 527 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, New York.  For directions and other information, click on the above link. 

The Alice Austen House is hosting an Arts & Crafts Fair, today   from 12:00PM-5:00PM.  The fair will feature unique vendors and hand-made gifts by artists and crafts people will be available for purchase.  Admission to the fair is Free.  The Alice Austen house is located at 2 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY.

The Merchant's House Museum will host, In The Spirit: Modern 

Photographers Chanel The 19th Century, today and every day

during regular operating hours, through 11/28/11.  19th century "Spirit Photographs" by Thomas Harris and the Burns Archive,  said to show evidence of the existence of spirits, will be on display.  Also on display, will be photographs by modern mediums, such as Sally Mann, John Dugdale, Hal Hirshorn and RA Friedman.  Admission to the Museum is $10.00 General and $5.00 for Students and Seniors.  Children under 12 are Free.  Guided Tours of the museum take place every Monday, Thursday and Friday at 2:00PM. Tours are Free With Admission.  A self guided tour of the Museum can also be taken.   The Museum is open Thursday-Monday, from 12:00PM-5:00PM.  It is Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.  The Merchant's House Museum is located at,  29th East fourth Street, (between Lafayette Street and Bowery) Manhattan, NY

Bring your kids to learn about Fall And Winter Animals In Fort Tryon park: Children's Naturalist Program, today from 1:00PM-2:15PM, in the park.  Learn about which animals can be found in the park all winter and which ones are hibernating or migrating.  Educator, Julie Attaway, will discuss this and more in a way that is informative and entertaining to your children.  The event is Free and is appropriate for children, ages 4-7.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.  This event takes place in the Heather Garden, at Cabrini Boulevard and Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY.  For directions and other information, click on the above link. 

Experience Historic New York: The Fort Totten Tunnnel Tour,  today at 1:00PM, at the Fort Totten Visitors Center.  Walk through tunnels and hidden chambers, lit by lantern light, on this Free guided tour.  The Park is located at Cross Island parkway between, Totten Avenue and 15th Road, Queens, NY.  For directions and further information, click on the above link.

Lehman College Presents, Ballet In Cinema: The Sleeping Beauty, today at 2:00PM, in The Lovinger Theater.  The screening is an encore of the original Moscow ballet production, captured live on 11/20/11.  Tickets to the screening are $12.00.  The  Lovinger Theater is located in the Speech And Theater Building of Lehman College, at 250 Bedford Park Boulevard, Bronx, NY.  For additional information and directions, click on the above link.

The Lewis Latimer House will host, Reflections: Celebrating Our Veterans, today at 2:00PM.  Hear veterans speak about their experiences while serving in the armed forces and enjoy delicious refreshments afterwards.  The event is Free.  The Lewis Latimer House is located at 34-41 137th Street, Queens, NY.

  

  We are going to weekends temporarily, with the exception of some special events that fall during the week.  We will resume daily listings in the spring.  In the meanwhile, we will tweet to alert you to new posts.  We will return on 11/12/11.

Friday 10/28/11-Saturday 10/29/11

 Friday 10/28/11

The third Annual Washington Heights Children And Young People's Film Festival, continues today, with film screenings from 11:00AM-7:00PM.  Click on the above link, for the schedule.  The film festival is Free for Children and Families.  The films will be shown at Coliseum Cinemas, at 701 West 181st Street, (Broadway) Manhattan, NY

The Conference House is open for guided tours, today and every Friday-Sunday from 1:00PM-4:00PM, through 12/15/11.  It is the site of the only attempted peace conference during the Revolutionary War.  The house is filled with interesting artifacts and lots of history.  Conference House Park, where the building is located, is at the southernmost point of NYC and State.  The tour is $3.00 for Adults and $2.00 for Children.  There is parking available in the visitors center lot, at the end of Hylan Boulevard.  The Conference House is located at 298 Satterlee Street, Staten Island, NY.  Click on the above link for directions and map.


Grow NYC will host a Halloween Costume Swap, as well as other 
Halloween activities, today from 3:00PM-6:00PM, at Build It Green, in Gowanus.  For the costume swap, donate a clean, gently used or new costume.  Other activities will include, games and family friendly Halloween movies.  The event is Free.  Build It Green is located at 69 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY.


Halloween Is Happening, today at Trinity Church.  From 4:00PM-7:00PM, the Ghouls, Games, Graves And Happy Hour will be held.  There will be games, face painting, crafts and ghost stories in the North ChurchYard.  In the South Churchyard, there will be music, dancing and a Haunted Hamilton cocktail hour, with non alcoholic beverages also available.  From 7:00PM-10:00PM, the silent film, Metropolis will be shown in Trinity Church with live organ accompaniment, by Peter Krasinski.  Both events are Free.  Donations are accepted.  Trinity Church is located on Broadway at Wall Street, Manhattan, NY.


There will be a Spooktacular event, held at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, tonight from 5:00PM-8:30PM.  The evening will feature, music, games, crafts, ghost stories, a haunted house and a pumpkin patch.  The event is Free and takes place at the Al Oerter recreation center, at 131-40 Fowler Avenue, Queens, NY.


Enjoy Halloween Activities at Fort Totten Park, featuring Haunted Lantern tours, tonight from 6:30PM-8:30PM.  The event is Free and no registration is required.  visitors are advised to dress warmly.  parking is available in the Little Bay Park, Parking lot.  Tram service will be provided to the event location.  Fort Totten Park is located at Cross Island Parkway, between Totten Avenue and 15th Road, Queens, NY.  Click on the above link for map and directions


The Big NYC Halloween Benefit, takes place tonight from 7:00PM-11:00PM, at Build It Green, located at 69 9th Street, Brooklyn NY.  The Party will feature, music by Vaz, DJ Melky and DJ Duo.  It will also feature, a Performance of Dome Theater's, The Mummy, Halloween movies, ping-pong and a costume contest.  Tickets start at  only $10.00.  For this price, guests receive light appetizers and one drink ticket.  There are other levels of ticket pricing, which include food and other items (discounts Etc) but they get increasingly pricey.  Click on the above link for more 
information.  




 Saturday 10/29/11

The third Annual Washington Heights Children And Young People's Film Festival, continues today with film screenings from 11:00AM-7:00PM.  Click on the above link, for the schedule.  The film festival is Free for Children and Families.  The films will be shown at Coliseum Cinemas, at 701 West 181st Street, (Broadway) Manhattan, NY

The Puppetry Arts Haunted Halloween Festival will take place today, from 11:00AM-4:00PM, at the first street recreation center of P.S 372.  There will be musical Performances, a haunted house, costume contests, raffles and more.   The first 200 kids will get a trick or treat bag, full of prizes. Admission is Free.  It is an indoor event and takes place rain or shine.  The first Street recreation center of P.S 372 is located at 1st Street, between 3rd and 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.

 The Canine Costume Carnival, will be held today from 11:00AM-2:00PM, at Rockaway Freeway Beach.  There will be music, games and costume prizes for the most creative costumes, in both large and small dog categories.  In addition, there will be treat bags for the first 50 people to arrive.  North Shore Animal League will be at the event with adorable animals for adoption and Free/Low Cost Spaying and Neutering, by the ASPCA.  The event is Free, and takes place on Beach Channel Drive, between Beach 108th Street and Regina Avenue, Rockaway, NY.

The Westerleigh Park Halloween Festival, takes place today from 11:00AM-2:00PM.  The festival will feature, games, face painting, pumpkin decorating, a haunted house, a raffle for 2 brand new bikes and more.  In addition, there will be food, baked goods and beverages available.  The event is Free and takes place at Willard, Springfield, Maine and Neal Dow Avenues, Staten Island, NY.  Click On This Link for map of park.

The Halloween Haunted Walk And Carnival,  takes place today from 12:00PM-3:00PM, at the Nethermead, in Prospect Park.  The walk features zombies, wolf men, headless horseman, good and bad witches, Etc.  It is appropriate for young children accompanied by parents/guardian or older siblings.  The carnival will feature games and treats.  The event is Free and begins at prospect park Southwest and 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY.

The Highland Park Fall Harvest Festival And Pirate Day, is scheduled to take place today, from 12:00PM-3:00PM.  There will be horse and carriage rides, a pirate show, crafts, games, a treasure hunt and more.   The event is Free and takes place at Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue, in Highland Park, Queens, NY

Come to the Gravesend Inn Haunted Hotel, today from 1:00PM-5:00PM and 6:00P-9:00PM, for theme park quality thrills and chills.  The hi tech haunted hotel was designed by theaterworks, City Tech's resident theatrical troupe.  General Admission is $5.00 a Person.  The Gravesend Inn Haunted Hotel is located at, 186 Jay Street, (North of Tillary) Brooklyn, NY.

The Queens Public Library will host Pre Halloween Fun For The Whole Family, today from 1:00PM-4:15PM, at the Central Library.  The day will feature, story time for young children, spooky science for older children, pumpkin carving and decorating for adults, a slide illustrated talk, with the paranormal adventurers called, "chasing Ghosts In Queens" and a dramatization of "The Cask Of Amontillado" by Edgar Allen Poe.  Some events may require Pre- Registration.  Arrive early or call library at 718-990-0700 about any Pre-Registration required.  This event is Free.  The Central Library in Jamaica is located at 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, (Queens) NY.

Fraunces Tavern Museum, Presents a special Halloween event, Spirits Of 1776, tonight at 5:30PM.  The results of an investigation into the paranormal, which took place in Sept of 2010, when two researchers spent the night at Fraunces Tavern, are revealed.  Seasonal refreshments will be served. Tickets are $10.00.  Doors open at 5:15PM.  Fraunces Tavern is located at 54 Pearl Street, Manhattan, NY.

Historic Richmond Town Presents Scary Stories: Dread Of Night , tonight at 7:00PM.  The self guided tour will lead visitors through "hauntingly Lonely" buildings, where some interesting characters can be seen.  Experience true or almost true stories, based on archival material from the Staten Island Historical Society.  Tickets are $10.00 for Adults and $8.00 for Children.  Please call 718-351-1611, to make a  Reservation.  Historic Richmond Town is located at 442 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island, NY.

The Brooklyn Aviators Hockey Team Vs the New Jersey Outlaws tonight at 7:05PM.  The first 500 fans will receive a 2011-12 magnet schedule.  This is the teams opening home game.  Tickets are $12.00 for Adults, $10.00 for Children 14 and under, Seniors and Active military.  A Family Four Pack, which includes, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas, 4 bags of chips and 4 tickets, can be purchased for $48.00.  The home games are played at the Aviator Sports and Events Center, located at 3159 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.

Monday 10/24/11-Tuesday 10/25/11

  Monday 10/24/11


 The third Annual Washington Heights Children And Young People's Film Festival, continues today with film screenings from 11:00AM-7:00PM.  Click on the above link, for the schedule.  The film festival is Free for Children and Families.  The films will be shown at Coliseum Cinemas, at 701 West 181st Street, (Broadway) Manhattan, NY

Enjoy Forgotten Musicals at the New York Library Of The Performing Arts, tonight at 6:00PM.  Cabaret Artist, Steve Ross and friends will be performing music from the library's musical theater collections of "unsung treasure".  The Performance is Free.  It will take place at the Dorothy and Lewis B Cullman Center, of the library, at 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, Manhattan, NY.


The North Forest Park Library will Present, A Tribute To The Music Of Duke Ellington: The Legacy Of A Creative Genius, featuring the Jeff Kruh Jazz Ensemble, tonight at 6:00PM.  Enjoy an evening of Duke Ellington music performed by highly accomplished Jazz musicians, Jeff Kruh, Ron Schwerin and Al Cardillo.  The evening will include some of Duke Ellington's best known compositions such as "Sophisticated Lady" and "Caravan".  The Performance is Free.  The North Forest Park Library is located at 98-27 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills, (Queens) NY.


Author Lyn Di Iorio will read from her debut novel, Outside The Bones, tonight at 7:00PM, at  Barnes and Noble.  The event is Free and takes place at the store, located at 2889 Broadway, (at 82nd Street) Manhattan, NY.  For more information about the book or the event, click on the above link.


Meet The Photographer: Steve Winter, tonight at 8:00PM, at the Apple Store.  The award-winning, National Geographic Magazine photographer, will give the audience a guided tour of his work.  The event is Free.  It takes place at the store located at 1981 Broadway, Manhattan, NY.


Tuesday 10/25/11


 The third Annual Washington Heights Children And Young People's Film Festival continues today with film screenings from 11:00AM-7:00PM.  Click on the above link, for the schedule.  The film festival is Free for Children and Families.  The films will be shown at Coliseum Cinemas, at 701 West 181st Street, (at 
Broadway) Manhattan, NY.


Explore Hallett & The Pond, today from 12:30PM-1:30PM, in Central Park.   Learn the history of the park's smallest woodland area and enjoy its scenic beauty.  The tour is Free but space is limited in the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, so arrive early.  Only the first 20 people to sign up will be able to participate in the tour.  The tour is not recommended for people with disabilities, due to hilly areas and other obstacles.  The tour meets in front of the Jose Marti statue, at 6th avenue and Central park South, Manhattan, NY.


Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, of the television show, Jersey Shore and author of the book, Confessions Of A Guidette, will make a live appearance, today at 3:00PM, at Barnes & Noble.  The event is Free and takes place at the store located at, 555 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, NY.


The Trusty Sidekick Theater Company Presents, Halloween In The house, today from 4:00PM-6:00PM, at the Old Stone House.  The Pre Halloween event for families will feature music, stories, crafts and other activities.  There is a Suggested donation of $5.00 a Person.  This event will be followed by the Old Stone House party, also hosted by Trusty Sidekick, from 7:00PM-10:00PM.  This event will feature live music and an open bar.  The event is a benefit for The Trusty Sidekick Theater company and tickets are $20.00.  The Old Stone House is located in Washington Park, at the JJ Byrne Playground, at 5th Avenue and 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY.


Meet The Authors: Bryan And Michael Voltaggio :Volt Inc:Recipes, Stories, Brothers, tonight from 7:00PM-8:00PM, at the Apple Store.  The chefs, Bryan and Michael Voltaggio, of the Bravo television show, Top Chef discuss their cookbook and the creative process that inspired it.  The event is Free and takes place at the store located at 1981 Broadway, Manhattan, NY.


The apple store will host Caught In The Action With Photographer James Farrell, tonight from 7:00PM-8:00PM, at the Fifth Avenue store.  Commercial and action photographer, James Farrell will talk about capturing great action photos, share his stories and some photographic techniques.  The event is Free and takes place at the store, located at 767 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY.

Thursday 10/20/11- Friday 10/21/11

Bring the kids to the Halloween NYC Haunted Photo BOO-th, today from 11:00AM-7:00PM, at Union Square park.  The Booth will feature, costumes, props and screens that will display spooky Halloween backgrounds.  Up to 5 guests at a time can pose for pictures.  The pictures can be taken home as a memento.


Enjoy an Oldies Rock & Roll, Doo-Wop & Pop Concert With The Vic Vincent Group, today at 2:30PM, at the Mitchell-Linden Library.  Hear tunes from the 50's and 60's, featuring the music of Chuck Berry, Roy Orbison, Elvis, Bill Haley and the comets, Fats Domino, Buddy Holly, Ray Charles,  Little Anthony and the Imperials, Bobby Darin, Neil Diamond, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and more.  The Performance is Free.  The Mitchell- Linden Library is located at 29-42 Union Street, Flushing, NY.


The Douglaston/Little Neck Library Presents, On The Case- Christie Mysteries, tonight at 6:00PM, at the library.  David Houston's radio play will be performed and will include musical accompaniment and sound effects.  The play is based on classic short stories by Agatha Christie.  The Performance is Free.  The Douglaston/ Little Neck library is located at 249-01 Northern Boulevard, Little Neck, (Queens) NY.


The Ridgewood Library will host, Bob Porembski& City Rhythm Rock 'N Roll Music, tonight at 6:30PM, at the library.  The band writes and Performs original music as well as performing the music of such influences as, The Beatles, Chuck Berry, The Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye and more.  The Performance is Free.  The Ridgewood Library is located at 20-12 Madison Street, Ridgewood, (Queens) NY.


The Apple Store will Present Three Musical Performances, today from 7:00PM-8:30PM, at the West 14th Street Store location.  The live Free event will feature, Nikki Lane, Barr Brothers and Motopony.  The store is located at 401 West 14th Street, Manhattan, NY.


 Friday 10/21/11


 The Museum Of The Moving Image offers Free Admission, today and every Friday from 4:00PM-8:00PM.  Admission is usually, $12.00 for Adults, $9.00 for Students and Seniors and $6.00 for Children.  The museum is open from Tuesdays - Thursdays from 10:30AM-5:00PM, Fridays, 10:30AM-8:00PM and Saturday and Sunday, 10:30AM-7:00PM.  This is a great interactive museum for movie memorabilia and learning about how some of your favorite films were made.  It should be lots of fun for both adults and children.  The Museum Of The Moving Image is located at 36-01 35th Avenue, Astoria, NY.

 The Ghostly Greenbelt Ghoul Fest IV, will Present "Carnevil", a Children's event, today from 4:00PM-6:00PM, at the Greenbelt Recreation Center.  The event will feature, games, face painting, Halloween crafts, treats and pumpkin picking.  This event will be followed by "Carnevil Haunted Walk", at 7:00PM, for adults only.  The walk will feature, among other things, a headless horseman riding through the trails.  Both events are Free.  Come in costume.  The Greenbelt Recreation Center is located at 501 Brielle Avenue, Staten Island, NY.


The Central Park Conservancy Presents, Halloween: Bats AT Belvedere, tonight from 5:00PM-6:30PM, in Central Park.  Learn all about bats with Dr Bill Schutt, bat expert, biologist and author of the book, Dark Banquet: Blood And The Curious Lives Of Blood-Feeding Creatures.  The event is Free.  All ages are welcome and no advance registration is necessary.  The event takes place at Belvedere Castle, located Mid- Park (in central Park) at 79th Street, Manhattan, NY.


The Moxie Spot will host a Family Movie Night, tonight at 6:15PM, at the restaurant and play space.  The feature film will be 101 Dalmations.  This will be preceded by a short film.  The event is Free and is appropriate for families with young children.  The Moxie Spot is located at 81 Atlantic Avenue, (at Hicks Street) Brooklyn, NY.


The musical groups, Mortal Orchestra and The Veda Rays will be Live At The Apple Store, at West 14th Street, tonight from 7:00PM-8:30PM.   The event is Free.  The store is located at 401 West 14th Street, Manhattan, NY.

Monday 10/17/11- Wednesday 10/19/11

 Monday 10/17/11


The Acquavella Galleries is currently displaying an exhibit by Georges Braque featuring 50 of his works.   Georges Braque is known as the co-founder of Cubism with Pablo Picasso.  The gallery is open Monday-Saturday from 10:00AM-5:00PM.  The exhibit is Free to view.  The Acquavella Gallery is located at 18 East 79th Street, (between Madison and fifth Avenues) Manhattan, 
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The Fresh Meadows Library, will present a Screening of the award winning film, Illegal, today at 2:00PM, followed by a discussion. The film is about a Russian woman and her 14 year old son, living in Belgium illegally.  She is arrested during a routine check by the police and placed in an immigration detention center.  Her son manages to escape.  She is determined to preserve her dignity and to find her son.  The film screening is Free.  The Fresh Meadows Library is located at 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway, Queens, NY.


The New York Public Library Of The Performing Arts Presents, Dr. Queen's Drag Academy: The Martin Worman Papers, tonight at 6:00PM.  The event which features Daniel Osman, includes a panel discussion and Performance.  It is a celebration of  the life of actor, playwright,  director, lyricist, female impersonator, academic and activist, Martin Worman.  The event is Free.  The New York Public Library Of The Performing Arts is located at the Dorothy and Lewis B Cullman Center, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, Manhattan, NY.


Enjoy comedy tonight at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, for only $5.00 a show.  Comedy shows begin at 6:30PM, 8:00PM, 9:30PM and 11:00PM.  Reservations can be made online by clicking the above link, then click on schedule and find the make a reservation link.  The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, is located at 307 West 26th Street, Manhattan, NY.


Jonathan Coulton will be performing live at the Apple Store in Soho, tonight at 7:00PM.  The Performance is Free.  The Soho Apple Store is located at 103 prince Street, Manhattan, NY.


Writer, Tim Butcher will read from his book, Chasing The Devil, tonight at 7:00PM, at the Half King Bar And Restaurant.  The book reading is Free but guest are required to buy at least 1 drink.  The HalfKing bar and restaurant is located at 505 West 23rd Street, Manhattan, NY.


Enjoy Poetry tonight from 7:00PM-9:00PM, at the KGB Bar.  The evening will feature the poetry of Gabrielle Calvocoressi and Timothy Donnelly.  The event is Free, except for the price of a drink.  The bar is located at 85 East 4th Street, Manhattan, NY


 Tuesday 10/18/11


 The Gagosian Gallery, located at 980 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY, offers Free Admission during regular hours of operation.  Currently there is an exhibition of paintings by Bob Dylan on display.  The Asia series is described as a visual reflection of his travels to Japan, China, Vietnam and Korea.  Also on display, are paintings and drawings, by artist, Jenny Saville.  For a further description of the exhibits, or any other information, click on the above link.  The gallery is open from Tuesday- Saturday, 10:00AM-6:00PM.

The American Folk Art Museum offers Free Admission today and every day, during regular hours of operation.  The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 12:00PM-7:30PM and Sunday from 12:00PM-6:00PM.  The Museum is closed on Mondays.  Today at 1:00PM, there will be a Free tour, featuring speaker, Lee Kogan.  The American Folk Art Museum is located at 2 Lincoln Square, (Columbus Avenue at 66th Street) Manhattan, NY.

 The New York Library Of The Performing Arts Presents, Toe-Tappin' Tuesdays-Dixieland Jazz With The Gotham Jazzmen, today  from 12:00PM-1:30PM.  Enjoy a Free Jazz Performance.  The New York Library Of The Performing Arts is located at the Dorothy and Lewis B Cullman Center,  40 Lincoln Center Plaza, Manhattan, New York.


Play scrabble at the East Flushing Scrabble Club, today and on 10/25/11 at 3:30PM.  The event is Free and takes place at the East Flushing Library.  The library is located at 196-36  Northern Boulevard, Flushing, NY.


 Take a walking tour of the Highline, tonight and every Tuesday through October at 6:30PM.  The tours are led by volunteers with knowledge of the history, horticulture, art and design of the High Line.  The tours are Free.  The tour meets at the Chelsea Market passage, on the High Line, near West 16th Street, Manhattan, NY.


 Wednesday 10/19/11


 The Victor Hanson Recreation Center will host a Film Screening from the Emmy Award Winning PBS Series, Independent Lens, today at 10:00AM.  The film, "Deaf Jam", by Judy Lieff, is about a deaf teen who discovers the power of American Sign Language Poetry and prepares to be one of the first deaf poets to compete in a youth Slam.  The film screening is Free.  The Victor Hanson Recreation Center is located in Rochdale Park, at 133-39 Guy Brewer Boulevard, Queens, NY.


 The Society Of Illustrators offers Free Admission to the museum during regular operating hours, with the exception of openings, special events, and classes.  There are only four days left to see the exhibit, Rolling Stone And The Art Of The Record Review. The exhibit consists of over 80 original illustrations that were commissioned for the Rolling Stone Magazine, record review column.  The exhibit closes on 10/22/11.  The Ted Lewin Light Show is another exhibit currently on display at the museum.  The illustrations in this exhibit capture various types of lighting, from neon lights to sunlight and firelight.  The exhibit closes on 10/29/11.  Making Faces, an exhibit featuring portrait illustrations, will be on display through 11/23/11.  Coming to the museum on 10/26/11, is the exhibit The Original Art 2011,  which celebrates the art of Children's Book Illustration.  In addition, the museum has a Permanent Exhibit, consisting of almost 2000 works by some of the greatest names in American Illustration.  The Society Of Illustrators is open on Tuesdays from 10:00AM-8:00PM, Wednesdays -Fridays from 10:00AM-5:00PM and Saturday from 12:00PM-4:00PM.  The Society Of Illustrators is located at 128 East 63rd Street, (between Park and Lexington Avenues), Manhattan, NY.

Enjoy improv, at the Peoples Improv Theater, today and every Wednesday from 6:00PM-11:00PM.  Different shows begin every hour and each show is Free.  The shows take place in the Striker Theater, at PIT, located at 123 East 24th Street, (between Park and Lexington Avenues) Brooklyn, NY.

There will be Live Music at the West 14th Street Apple Store, tonight from 7:00PM-8:30PM, with performances from three different musical acts.  Parlor Mob, will be at the store playing tracks from their new album, "Dogs".  Also at the store will be musicians, Icon For Hire, as well as the band, Still Corners, performing tracks from their new album, "Creatures Of An Hour".  The Performances are Free.  The store is located at 401 West 14th Street, Manhattan, NY.

Nell Casey, editor of the soon to be released book, The Journals Of Spalding Gray, will be giving a talk titled, Inside The Journals Of Spalding Gray, tonight at 8:00PM, at The New School.  Spalding Gray was a brilliant artist, famous for his riveting monologues, such as Swimming To Cambodia and Monster In A Box.  The book is based on the diaries of Spalding Gray, giving insight into the artist, who ended his life in 2004.  The event is Free and takes place at Wollman Hall, located at 65 West 11th Street, 5th Floor, Manhattan, NY.

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Saturday 10/1/11- Sunday 10/2/11

  

 Saturday 10/1/11

Bring your dog to Prospect Park today and the first Saturday of Every month, (except holidays) from 7:00AM-9:00PM, for the Coffee Bark.  Meet and mingle with other dog owners.  Free Goodies will be given to dogs and their owners.  Information will also be given to dog owners regarding off-leash activities and issues.  The event is Free and meets in the meadow at the Picnic house.  Enter the park at 3rd Street and Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY.

Westerleigh Park will host the 6th Annual Soap Box Derby, today from 10:00AM-3:00PM.  This is a Free event for children to participate in.  To Participate, the car you've built must have brakes and all participants must wear helmets.  The race will be down Springfield Avenue, Staten Island, NY.  Trophies will be awarded in various categories.  Registration will start at 10:00AM and races will begin at 11:00AM.  In addition to the races, there will be a collection of antique cars on display.  Free parking is available.  Westerleigh Park is located at Willard, Springfield, Main and Neal Dow Avenues, Staten Island, NY.

Take a Page Avenue Beach Tour today,  from 12:00PM-2:00PM, with naturalists from the Staten Island organization, Protectors Of Pine Oak Woods.  The walk will begin with a look at the local geology of the area.  A variety of  small wildlife such as snails, crabs, clams, oysters worms and small fish will probably be viewed.  The walk will be muddy so appropriate clothing is advised.  The Tour meets at the parking lot at Page Avenue, below Hylan Boulevard.  For more information, click on the above link and call the number listed.

 The Czech Festival & Staropramen Party  will take place today beginning at 1:00PM, on 73rd Street, between 1st and 2nd Avenues, Manhattan, NY.  The festival and Party are a celebration of Czech Independence day.  Enjoy entertainment, Czech food, children's performances and more.  There will be a raffle drawing for a Free trip for two to Prague.  The Staropramen party will begin at 7:30PM, at the Bohemian National Hall, located at 321 East 73rd Street, Manhattan, NY.  The festival and Party are Free to attend.  Click on the above link, for more information.

Union Square park and Big Onion Walking Tours, Presents the Crossroads Of New York Walking Tour, today and every Saturday at 2:00PM. The tour will explore the social and political history of the Union Square neighborhood. It will discuss the people, history architecture, Etc that have shaped the community.  The walking tour is Free and takes approximately 90 minutes.  The tour meets in Union Square Park, at the Lincoln Statue, along the 16th Street Transverse, Manhattan, NY.

The Madison Square Music Studio Series continues today, at 3:00PM, with musicians, John Hammond and/ Susie Vinnick.  For a description of the musical styles of each performer as well as any other information, click on the above link.  The concert is Free and takes place in Madison Square Park.  The park is located between 5th and Madison Avenues, from 23rd to 26th Streets, Manhattan, NY.

The Bring To Light Festival, will take place tonight from 6:00PM-12:00AM, throughout the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn.  The festival is a Free display of art by various artists, to light up the night with installations of light, sound, performance and projection art.  The art will be set against a background of scenic views of the Manhattan skyline.  For a schedule of the festival events and other information such as maps or directions, click on the above link.

 Sunday 10/2/11

Forest Park will host a 5K Run And Children's Field day, today beginning at 9:00AM.  At the Children's fair, there will be a 50 yard dash fun run, as well as such field games as the long jump, Bean Bag shot-put, and foam Javelin.  The cost of participating in the children's fair is a  $1.00 suggested donation. The 5K run begins at 10:00AM.  Click on the above link for details pertaining to the 5K race.  The events take place at Victory field, in Forest Park.  Forest Park is located at Myrtle Avenue, Union Turnpike, and Park Lanes, Queens, NY.

The Blessing Of The Animals festival service will take place today at 11:00AM, at The Cathedral Of Saint John The Divine.  There will be a procession of various types of animals into the church and animals big and small will receive a blessing.  Click on the above link to hear more about the service and to see the variety of animals that take part in this annual event.  The service will be followed by an outdoor fair at 1:00PM.  The theme of the fair is the celebration of creation, compassion and faithful stewardship of the earth.  It is Free to attend the service and the fair but donations will be accepted.  The Cathedral is located at 1047 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY.

Get a Sneak Peak At Freshkills Park, today from  11:00AM- 4:00PM, and see the transformation that has begun, to turn Freshkills from a landfill into a new park.  At this second annual preview of what the park will have to offer, there will be numerous activities such as biking, kayak tours, walking tours, kite flying, food vendors, live music, giveaways and more.  For a listing of scheduled activities, directions or other information, click on the above link.  This is a Free event.   The Parking lot at Freshkills is located at 228 Wild Avenue, Staten Island, NY.

The Medieval Festival will be held today from 11:30PM-6:00PM in Fort tryon Park.  The Park will be transformed into a medieval town with performers in costume and authentic medieval music, dance, magic, minstrels, jugglers, mime, theater and jesters. There will also be food available for purchase. The festival will conclude with a joust between four knights on horseback.  The festival starts at Margaret Corbin Circle at 190th Street and Fort Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY.

Prospect Park will hold a Raptors Fest, today from 12:00PM-3:00PM, at the Audubon center in the park.  Learn about the birds known as raptors.  Hawks, Falcons, owls and other birds of prey will be on hand for flight demonstrations.  This is a Free event.  To reach the Audubon Center, enter the park from the Ocean Avenue/ Lincoln road entrance,  (Audubon center is just inside this entrance) Brooklyn, NY

The 37th annual Atlantic Antic Street Festival will take place today,  from 12:00PM-6:00PM, along Atlantic Avenue, from Hicks Street to Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.  The festival will feature live music, food, vendors, face painting, pony rides and more.  The festival is Free to attend.

The 24th Annual Deepavali Festival, celebrating Indian culture, will take place today from 12:00PM-8:00PM, on Pier 16 and 17 at the South Street Seaport.  The festival will feature Classical and Bollywood Performances, vendors, food, gifts, raffles, children's activities and more.  The festival is Free to attend.  Pier 16 is located at Fulton and South Streets, Manhattan, NY

Riverside Park will host the Overlook Concert: Blues today from 2:00PM-3:00PM.  The French Cookin' Blues Band will be Performing.  The concert is Free and takes place at the 116th Street Overlook (on the middle level of Riverside Park) Manhattan, NY.  For more information, click on the above link.