NY DAILY NEWS PRESENTS : EXPLORE QUEENS SPECIAL SECTION

The NY Daily News is proud to partner with the Queens Chamber of Commerce to produce "Explore Queens". We will turn the magnifying glass on "The World's Borough" and see why it has become the place to work, live, eat and explore. 

If you do business or are located in Queens, email now to secure your spot in this highly anticipated special advertising section

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Join the DAILY NEWS at the LIC Partnership Trade Show November 13th

The NY Daily News is proud to be a media sponsor of the LIC Partnership

Join us for Long Island City Partnership's 27th Annual Trade Show & Luncheon on Thursday, November 13, held at a new venue this year, Astoria World Manor. LIC Partnership’s marquee event of the year is the premier B2B trade show in Western Queens. Several thousand attendees will visit the 140+ exhibitors in a new beautiful layout of one grand ballroom for all exhibitors. We are pleased to offer this year special areas highlighting our creative food and beverage businesses, new hours, nearby public transportation, and a revamped program.

This year's luncheon event will feature a Keynote by Kenneth Adams, President and CEO of Empire State Development, and will honor the work of K. Thomas Elghanayan, Chairman and CEO, and Frederick Elghanayan, President and CEO, of TF Cornerstone, Inc. Chairman Joseph Conley of Community Board 2 will receive the William D. Modell Community Service Award. At the luncheon we will be joined by 350+ prominent business, government and community leaders. 

While the Trade Show is free to attend (no registration required), advanced registration to exhibit and tickets to the luncheon are required.  Discounts for exhibitors are available for Members of the LIC Partnership, Non-Profit Organizations and Food and Beverage Purveyors offering samples. 

Please help us make this the most successful Trade Show and Luncheon in our long history, and join in making sure everyone knows that LIC is the place to do business, make connections, and experience the best neighborhood NYC has to offer!

Click here to learn about sponsorship opportunities. To become a sponsor, email Jenna Petok, Director of Marketing and Events, at jpetok@licpartnership.org

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Join the Daily News at Trade Nassau November 5th

Trade Nassau is Long Island’s business-to-business trade show. In the past four years, Trade Nassau has established itself as the largest business-to-business trade show and networking event in Nassau County.  We expect over 100 exhibitors and an attendance to exceed 1,500 decision makers and business leaders. At Trade Nassau, you will find national corporations, entrepreneurs, non-profits, government agencies, business advocacy groups and the media from Long Island and the adjoining tri-state area.

http://nassautradeshow.com/

HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN DAY - FREE Saturday November 1st

Saturday, November 1st, 2014:  12pm – 4pm
                     
The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) staff and volunteers transform the 1895 landmark Renaissance style headquarters into a fun-filled haunted house for children and families.   While Halloween time can involve more tricks than treats JCAL holds this annual event to provide a haven for its young people throughout the community filled with fun activities.  The Halloween Family Fun Day offers treats, costume contests, art & crafts, a “Thriller” dance workshop and prizes.

Volunteers from local Youth Service Organizations within the community participate in this annual activity in helping with the set up and performing as “Creepy Characters” in the Haunted House tour.  The activities will take place throughout the building which will also give first time visitors a full tour of the Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning dance studios, classrooms and theater.



The festivities for the day will start at 12noon and proceed throughout the day and end at 4pm.  Admission is FREE for all.  Check our website, www.jcal.org for more details or contact us at (718)658-7400 x123 regarding JCAL Family Fun Day events throughout the year.



UPCOMING PERFORMANCES @ JPAC:



SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT SERIES DETAILS:

Sunday, November 16th, 2014 – Vibraharpist Bill Jacobs

Shows start at 3pm at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center, 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432

Tickets are available for purchase online, $15/Adult Admission; $12 /Seniors & Students; $10 JCAL Members

Rego Park Presents Family Fun Day Saturday October 25th

Rego Center Presents Family Fun Days

Head on down to Rego Center located at Junction Boulevard and the Horace Harding Expressway in Rego Park Queens for an exciting day of family fun on Saturday October 26th. There will be a concert at noon by kids band "PRETZELSTEIN" and a 1pm show by "MAD SCIENCE"

All activities will take place in the Galleria walkway between ALDI and the Vitamin Shoppe. There will be a costume contest, goo making, pumpkin decorating, a stilt walker and more

For more details go to their website : REGO CENTER

College Point Street Fair Sunday October 26th

FREE CHILDRENS RIDES AND FREE ID’s … During the College Point Street Fair held Sun., Oct 26 (11am-5:30pm) on College Point Blvd. ,  College Point, Queens between 20th Ave. & 14 Ave. there will be 7 Free Rides, all day for children up to 11 years old! Rides are sponsored by businesses and elected officials. In addition, The Free Masons will be giving away ID’s to people of all ages.  These ID’s can help police in case of emergency and should be updated each year for children and seniors too.

College Point Street Fair Sunday October 26th

The Free ID’s will only be given out from 11am until 3pm and include a CD. This CD should be held by a family member in case of emergency. Everyone should have one… Children thru Seniors.
Come to the College Point Street Fair for a fun filled day for the entire family! For more information contact Meteor Festivals at 718-444-6028

It’s In Queens! (October 23 to October 29)

Halloween-inspired fright fests mix with presentations by Johnny Mathis, George Clinton, former NYC Comptroller Alan Hevesi, and Bollywood star Nandita Das. There’s also a plethora of live jazz and pumpkins and a premiere celebration of National Chemistry Day. Here’s the rundown.

Oct. 23, Comedy Groupie Live, 10 pm. A night of stand-up from some of the funniest comedians in NYC and LA. Free with code LICVIP. Laughing Devil Comedy Club, 47-38 Vernon Blvd., LIC, www.laughingdevil.com.

Oct. 23, The First World War: A Brief History with Documents, 6 pm. Through novels, poetry, short stories, relevant documents, and first person accounts with moderator Al Ronzoni, participants get a diverse perspective and deep understanding of “The War to End All Wars.” This session focuses on the Penguin Book of First World War Poetry and The First World War: A Brief History with Documents. Free, but registration is required. Greater Astoria Historical Society, Quinn Building, 35-20 Broadway, Fourth Floor, LIC, www.astorialic.org.

Oct. 24, From Spain to New York, 7 pm. “Cantos de Ida y Vuelta” are songs of wandering, shaped by journeys across foreign lands. This double-bill concert features some of the powerful voices in the NYC Latin jazz scene: Javier Ruibal, one of Spain’s most distinctive singer/songwriters; and Victor Prieto, a virtuoso accordionist and a composer. $15/$10 for students. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., www.flushingtownhall.org.

Oct. 24. The Exorcist, 7 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image is screening a dozen horror films, including everything from American classics to Korean psycho-thrillers. The Exorcist is Hollywood’s seminal modern horror film about a possessed young girl. It contains shocking imagery made possible by the pioneering work of makeup master Dick Smith. The film is presented in tribute to Smith, who died in August. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us.

Oct. 24, George Lamond, 9 pm. A live performance celebrating Lamond’s 25-year career, which spans Freestyle, Pop and Salsa. Special duet performances by Frankie J and K7. $30-$85. Resorts World New York City, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., South Jamaica, www.rwnewyork.com.

Oct. 25, Seneca Avenue Stroll, noon to 5 pm. Ridgewood’s Seneca between Myrtle and Catalpa avenues is closed to traffic so participants can sample sweet and savory treats by Ridgewood Eats, 903 Seneca; Rudy’s Bakery, 905 Seneca; Nepalese Indian Restaurant, 907 Seneca; Zum Stammtisch, 69-46 Myrtle; BelGioioso Cheese; Finback Brewery; Wilk Apiary (Ridgewood Honey Tasting); and Viola Pretzels.

Oct. 25, Nosferatu 3 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image is screening a dozen horror films, including everything from American classics to Korean psycho-thrillers. German director F. W. Murnau all but invented the modern horror film with Nosferatu, an unnerving, unofficial adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us.

Oct. 25, The Complete History of Comedy, 2 pm and 8 pm (Oct. 26 at 3 pm). This bawdy adult comedy takes audiences on a rollicking ride through centuries of laughter, from the high-brow to the low-brow, from the ancient Greeks to Charlie Chaplin to The Daily Show. $25-$35. Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing Meadows Corona Park, www.queenstheatre.org

Oct. 25, Nandita Das, 7 pm. Indian movie star and human rights advocate Das attends a screening of Between the Lines, a movie about married lawyers who argue opposite sides in a criminal trial. Then, Das discusses her starring role, and DJ Rekha creates music during a reception. $20. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us

Oct. 25, ¡Oye Corona!, 2 pm to 5:30 pm. Queens Museum hosts a monthly, off-site celebration of art, music and exercise. This month features painting (with Andean motifs), masks, paper sculptures, dance therapy, and live music. Free. Corona Plaza, 103rd Street and Roosevelt Avenue, Corona, www.queensmuseum.org

Oct. 25, Beyond Diversity, 5 pm. A conversation among artists, activists, and neighbors about the dreams, divisions and direction of Jackson Heights. With an eye toward future collaborations and grassroots action, the organizers welcome everyone to participate. Free. Queens Pride House, 76-11 37th Ave., Ste. 206, Jackson Heights, www.queenspridehouse.org

Oct. 26, Fall Fest, noon to 4 pm. Trick-or-treating, photo opportunities with Mr. and Mrs. Met, fall-themed arts and crafts provided by Oriental Trading, costume contests, pumpkin-carving, apple-dipping, and a mini Oktoberfest with music, beer, cider, and bratwurst for sale. Plus, the Mets and City Harvest host a food drive from 10 am to 5 pm. Fans donating at least 10 items of nonperishable food receive a voucher for a pair of tickets to a select Mets game in April 2015. Donors also receive 15 percent off select merchandise. $10 for adults/$7 for children. Citi Field, www.Mets.com/FallFest.

Oct. 26, Johnny Mathis, 7 pm. One of the last in a long line of traditional male vocalists who emerged before the 1960s, Mathis’ romantic jazz and pop standards like “Chances Are” and “Misty” continue to delight audiences around the world. Mathis has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame twice and received the 2003 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. $35-$115. Colden Auditorium at Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, www.kupferbergcenter.org

Oct. 26, The Phantom of the Opera, 3 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image is presenting classic horror films on its big screen. Lon Chaney, “The Man of a Thousand Faces,” inhabits one of his greatest and scariest creations in the silent classic The Phantom of the Opera. Adapted from the novel by Gaston Leroux, the film follows an insanely jealous and horribly disfigured composer who haunts an opera house, obsessing over the beauty and talent of an up-and-coming young singer. Live music by Donald Sosin and Joanna Seaton. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us

Oct. 26, Carl Bartlett Jr. Jazz Quintet, 4 pm. Internationally acclaimed saxophonist and composer Bartlett and his quintet perform everything from classic jazz standards to modern, original tunes, followed by Q&A about jazz. Free. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, www.queensbotanical.org

Oct. 26, The Bride of Frankenstein, 5:15 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image is presenting classic horror films on its big screen. In The Bride of Frankenstein, Boris Karloff reprises his role as the murderous yet melancholy patchwork monster, and Elsa Lanchester strikes a legendary pose as his newly minted mate in the beloved, occasionally outrageous sequel to the 1931 Frankenstein. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us

Oct. 26, National Chemistry Day, 11 am to 4 pm. Celebrate chemistry with the New York Section of the American Chemical Society. The event showcases chemistry principles using demonstrations performed by local college students and volunteers from local industries. Free with admission. New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Corona, www.nysci.org

Oct. 26, Peace Through Understanding: The 1964-65 New York World’s Fair, 2:30 pm. Filmmakers Terri Marlowe and Curtis Cates’ documentary, Peace Through Understanding: The 1964/65 New York World’s Fair, interweaves recollections of participants with archival footage, photos and period music for a behind-the-scenes account. The story is told from numerous viewpoints by the men and women who were there and involved at many levels (pavilion owners, operators and employees; representatives of the World’s Fair Corporation; fairgoers; historians; collectors and curators). Queens Historical Society, Weeping Beech Park, 143-35 37th Ave., Flushing, www.queenshistoricalsociety.org

Oct. 26, Night of the Living Dead, 7 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image is presenting classic horror films on its big screen. Night of the Living Dead is a black-and-white nightmare in which a group of terrified people hole up in a farmhouse as legions of hungry zombies move ever closer. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us

Oct. 26, Spooktacular 2014 Halloween Party, 2:30 pm. The Latin American Cultural Center of Queens presents dance and live music under the direction of Francisco Cantilo. The event is part of the Sunday to Remember series, a supportive, cultural and recreational program for individuals and families on the last Sunday of each month. $5 suggested donation. El Paraiso Tropical, 102-11 42nd Ave., Corona, 718.261.7664

Oct. 27, An Evening with George Clinton and Cosmic Slop, 7 pm. Clinton is one of the foremost innovators of funk and the mastermind behind the bands Parliament and Funkadelic (aka the P-Funk All Stars). On the occasion of his eagerly awaited memoir, Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain’t That Funkin’ Kinda Hard on You?: A Memoir (2014, Atria Books), Clinton participates in a conversation with a screening of the groundbreaking cult-favorite TV special Cosmic Slop, which was hosted by Clinton, and a book signing. $20. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us

Oct. 27, Big Money, Congressional Combat & the 2014 Elections, 1:30 pm. Former Forest Hills Assemblyman, NYS Comptroller and NYC Comptroller Alan Hevesi discusses combative politics and big money in democracy. $8 suggested donation. Central Queens Y, 67-09 108th St., Forest Hills, www.cqy.org

Oct. 29, Your Time: Unleashed and Demystified, 6 pm. The Queens Council for the Arts hosts the ‘Build Your Own Business workshop on time management. Participants take a hard look at their time, schedule, and practice. $10 with RSVP required. QCA, 37-11 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.queenscouncilarts.org

The “It’s In Queens” column is produced by the Queens Tourism Council with the hope that readers will enjoy the borough’s wonderful attractions. More info at www.itsinqueens.com

SUNDAY OCTOBER 19th - World's Fair Scavenger Hunt

World's Fair Scavenger Hunt

  

On Sunday, October 19th, on the closing day of the World’s Fair Anniversary Celebrations, the World’s Fair Anniversary Committee will be holding a special FREE EVENT: a World’s Fair Scavenger Hunt throughout Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 

Participants can compete in teams of 2-6 people. At registration, team members will be given t-shirts, and each team will be given a totebag and a list of clues with a map of Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The clues will test participants’ knowledge of both World’s Fairs and the Park as it is now, directing the teams to various cultural institutions and monuments throughout and around Flushing Meadows Corona Park. At each location, they will be given a token , have to answer a question, or take a photo to prove that they were there. At 5:30pm, the teams will return to Queens Theatre. The team that will have collected the most tokens will be the winner of the World’s Fair Scavenger Hunt and will win great prizes. The top runners up will receive prizes as well. At 6:00pm, there will be a free concert in the Park by Yesterday and Today: A Tribute to the Beatles. Winners will be announced from the stage at intermission. 

  CORPORATE SPONSOR :

Sunday, October 19th 

Registration: 10:30am-12:00pm 

Queens Theatre 

14 United Nations Avenue South 

at the base of the New York State Pavilion. 

Flushing Meadows Corona Park 

Organized by: World's Fair Anniversary Committee, co-chaired by Queens Borough President Melinda Katz and Assembly Member Margaret Markey 

Participating institutions:  Louis Armstrong House Museum, New York Hall of Science, Queens Botanical Gardens, Queens Historical Society, Queens Museum, Queens Theatre, Queens Zoo, Louis Armstrong, Port Authority of NY & NJ. 

  

Additional Support provided by media sponsor Daily News, advisors Digital Natives, NYC & Company, Con Edison and the Queens Economic Development Corporation. 

  

#WFSCAVENGERHUNT 

Bourbon Street to Host Kids and Adults for Halloween

KIDS BASH:

Where:   Bourbon Street , 40-12 Bell Boulevard, Bayside, NY  11361   718-224-2200
When:   Friday, October 31st at 3:30pm
Event:   Hosted by Bourbon Street since 2004 and welcoming children of all ages to gather and                    partake in games, food and fun. Food and Halloween candy are provided for children.

Kids Enjoying the Scene at Bourbon Street's Halloween Kids Bash

FOR THE ADULTS:

Adults get their chance to have fun on Halloween at Bourbon Street too:

Bourbon Street's Website

It's In Queens October 16-20

An extremely busy weekend is on its way with 12 Saturday events and 10 activities on Sunday. As always, the diversity is mind-boggling with jazz, dance, improv, food, film, theater, poetry, a motorcade, a nighttime corn maze, and countless pumpkins. Here’s the rundown:

Oct. 16, Jamaica Center Reading Series, 6:30 pm. Local writers, poets, and residents participate in these showcases on Thursdays until Dec. 18. Varying locations, this night at Jamaica Market, 90-40 160th St., Jamaica, www.jcbidreadingseries.org

Oct. 17, A Piano Fantasy in Jazz, 8 pm. NEA Jazz Master pianist Barry Harris and Valerie Capers, a jazz pianist, composer, and Julliard School’s first blind graduate, play together on stage for the first time. New pre-show members lounge at 7 pm. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., www.flushingtownhall.org

Oct. 17, Natural Grace: Irish Music and Martin Hayes, 7:30 pm. Filmed over two years, this documentary on one of Ireland’s greatest traditional fiddlers explores his journey and Irish music. $11/$8 for students, seniors and unemployed. New York Irish Center, 10-40 Jackson Ave., LIC, www.nyirish.org.

Oct. 17, Improv: Friend or Foe?, 6 pm. An improvisational workshop with Katha Cato, a pioneer of the Herold (or Improv Long) Form. $10, Queens Council on the Arts, 37-11 35th Ave., Astoria, www.queenscouncilarts.org

Oct. 17, I Wish I Knew, 7 pm. This is the final film of a series on Hou Hsiao-hsien, the leading figure of the Taiwanese New Cinema movement. I Wish I Knew is a subversive documentary that shows the mainland Chinese filmmaker Jia traveling from Shanghai to Hong Kong and Taiwan, tracing the history of the port city on the Yangtze—and, in effect the history of China—through personal reminiscences and cinematic testimonies, restoring information (and images) occluded or censored by the official Party line. Museum of the Moving Image,  Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us

Oct. 17 & 18, Take Root, 8 pm. The monthly Take Root program aids in the development of new dance work. This month features Shan T. Bible of stbdance and Bianca Johnson & Dancers. $15. Green Space, 37-24 24th St., LIC, www.GreenSpaceStudio.org

Oct. 18, Thai Restaurant Popup, noon and 5 pm. Eight dishes, representing all the regional cuisines of Thailand, and cooking demonstrations. $80. Pata Paplean Restaurant, 76-21 Woodside Ave., Elmhurst, 347.366.1169

Oct. 18, Grand Diwali Motorcade 2014, 3 pm (religious ceremony), 5:30 pm (parade), 7:30 pm (stage show). Decorated floats, colorful clothes, and oil lamps help celebrate the Hindu holiday of Diwali, the Festival of Lights. This annual parade, presented by the Divya Jyoti Association and the Arya Spiritual Center, honors the goddess Lakshmi. Parade kicks off at 133rd Street and Liberty Avenue, Richmond Hill, www.diwalimotorcade.com

Oct. 18, Shahkar Bineshpajooh, 9 pm. This Iranian poet, songwriter, and singer founded the Fusion Music Concert in Iran, and in 1998, the first and last Pop Music Festival. He was subsequently banned from performing in Iran for five years. $55–$125. Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, www.kupferbergcenter.org

Oct. 18, Gone with the Wind, 12:30 pm. To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of General Sherman’s “March to the Sea,” the Greater Astoria Historical Society presents this movie classic as set against the backdrop of the U.S. Civil War. Free. GAHS, Quinn Building, 35-20 Broadway, Fourth Floor, LIC, www.astorialic.org

Oct. 18, The Hoarde, 7 pm. A visceral story about love, betrayal, vengeance and redemption as performed by the Vissi Dance Theater. $20/$15 for seniors, students, groups. Milton G. Bassin Performing Arts Center, York College, 94-45 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica, www.yorkpac.com.
Oct. 18, Fall Harvest Festival, noon to 4 pm. Celebrate the harvest with an historic cooking demonstration, apple cider pressing, butter churning, and autumn-themed crafts. Free. King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, www.kingmanor.org

Oct. 18, Amazing Maize Maze by Moonlight, until 9 pm. Visitors use the starry sky (or flashlights) to find their way out of this three-acre corn labyrinth. $5 child/$9 adult. Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Oakdale Gardens, www.queensfarm.org

Oct, 18, Karaoke at the Movies: Cabaret, 7:30 pm. One of the most beloved movie musicals of all time screens as part of a one-of-a-kind, interactive, family-oriented film series. Cabaret is based on the eponymous 1966 Broadway musical that uses the decadent and vulgar cabaret as a mirror image of German society sliding toward the Nazis. $5. Queensborough Performing Arts Center, 222-05 56th Ave., Bayside, www.visitqpac.org

Oct. 18, Music in the Sanctuary, 7 pm. Acoustic vocalist Kelley Suttenfield and her quintet play a diverse repertoire ranging from Brazilian standards to the Beatles. Free. Sunnyside Reformed Church, Skillman Avenue and 48th Street, Sunnyside, 718.426.5997

Oct. 18, Carol Sudhalter’s Astoria Jazz Band: Women Composers, 2 pm. Expect works by Billie Holiday, Bernice Petkere, Linda Presgrave, Julie Mandel, Carol Sudhalter, and Jutta Hipp. Free. Langston Hughes Library, 100-01 Northern Blvd., Corona, www.queenslibrary.org

Oct. 18, Picnic Days, noon to 6 pm. Enjoy the Onderdonk House, gardens and picnic area, which features tables and five grills (first come, first served). Visitors supply charcoal, food, supplies, additional chairs, additional tables, blankets, portable grills, umbrellas, pop up shelters. (No alcohol). Tours included. $5/Free for children age 12 and under. OH, 1820 Flushing Ave., Ridgewood, www.onderdonkhouse.org

Oct. 18-21, Taiwan Vegetarian Cuisine Week. Three award-winning chefs from Taiwan serve vegetarian dishes from noon to 3 pm (prix-fixe at $25.95) and 6 pm to 10 pm ($35.95). Deluge Restaurant/Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel, 135-20 39th Ave., Flushing, www.delugerestaurant.com

Oct. 19, World’s Fair Scavenger Hunt, 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. Teams of two-to-six people receive maps of Flushing Meadows Corona Park and a list of clues that direct them to various cultural institutions and other locations in the area. At each location, each team gets a token to prove it was there. The team with the most tokens by 5:30 p.m. receives valuable prizes, as will the top runners-up. Start at Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing Meadows Corona Park, www.nycparks.com

Oct. 19, Concert, Special Offers in Park, 10 am to 7:30 pm. As part of a World’s Fair closing ceremony, the New York Hall of Science, the Queens Museum, the Queens Zoo and the Queens Botanical Garden offer specials, plus tours of the New York State Pavilion, 50-cent carousel rides and a 6 pm outdoor concert featuring the Beatles tribute band Yesterday and Today. More info: www.nycparks.com

Oct. 19, The Pirates of Penzance, 3 pm. Now in its fourth decade of operation, America’s preeminent professional Gilbert & Sullivan repertory ensemble, New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, brings this comedic opera in two acts to the Queensborough Performing Arts Center. $42, $39, $35. QPAC, 222-05 56th Ave., Bayside, www.visitqpac.org

Oct. 19, Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy, 1 pm. Calligrapher Majed Seif teaches the different styles of Arabic calligraphy. Participants can have their names rendered in calligraphic script and then decorate their paper with Arabesque designs. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., www.flushingtownhall.org

Oct. 19, Fly Guy & Other Stories, 1 pm and 3 pm. A musical revue based on the eponymous children’s book series which follows Fly Guy, his pet Buzz, and other characters on exciting adventures. $14, with Family Flex Pass of $100 for 10 tickets. Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing Meadows Corona Park, www.queenstheatre.org

Oct. 19, Fertile Ground, 7 pm. This monthly showcase for emerging and established artists produces the work of over 50 choreographers each year. This night features Emergency Escape Window, Elena Light, Eric Bliss Choreography, Kipuka Theater, Katherine Maxwell, and Annie Woller Movement. $10. Green Space, 37-24 24th St., LIC, www.GreenSpaceStudio.org

Oct. 19, Fourth Annual Hip Hop Halloween Celebration, 1 pm to 4 pm. Celebrate Halloween with the Rockaway Waterfront Alliance by taking part in painting a pumpkin, face painting and festive food. Free. Hip Hop Community Garden, Beach 59th Street and Rockaway Beach Boulevard, The Rockaways, www.rwalliance.org

Oct. 19, Sunday Afternoon Concert Series, 3 pm.  The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning launches this program with Aurora Flores and Zon Del and their Puerto Rican-influenced music. The series features a monthly concert with a broad spectrum of music from Broadway, Cabaret, Classical, Jazz, Gospel, Caribbean, African, Reggae, etc. $15/$12 for seniors and students. Jamaica Performing Arts Center, 153-10 Jamaica Ave., www.jcal.org

Oct. 19, Harvest Fest & Pumpkin Patch, 11 am to 6 pm. This fourth annual celebration includes great food, live entertainment, craft vendors, children’s activities, a bird-and-nature walk, and the famous seasonal beer tent. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, www.queensbotanical.org

Oct. 19, Storm Sandy Anniversary Planting, 10 am to noon. People of all ages are welcome to participate in dune restoration planting. Students can receive community service hours. Free. Firehouse 59, Beach 59th Street and Rockaway Beach Boulevard, The Rockaways, www.rwalliance.org

Oct. 20-26, Queens Dance Festival Kick-Off Party, 8 pm shows. This inaugural festival features 22 borough-based choreographers presenting over seven evenings. Kick-off party for choreographers and public to mingle on Oct. 20, 7 pm. $15 advance/$18 at door. The Secret Theatre, 44-02 23rd St., LIC, www.queensborodancefestival.com

Oct. 20, Fly Swift My Thoughts: Music of Spanish, English, and Italian Renaissance, 6 pm. Acclaimed European duo Cantar Alla Viola makes its U.S. debut. $25/$15 for seniors and students (includes light dinner). Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck, www.sfy.org

The “It’s In Queens” column is produced by the Queens Tourism Council with the hope that readers will enjoy the borough’s wonderful attractions. More info at www.itsinqueens.com

Coalition for Queens Tech bash is Tomorrow October 15th

Coalition for Queens (C4Q) fosters the Queens Tech ecosystem to increase economic opportunity and transform the world’s most diverse community into a leading hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Celebrate with our growing tech community

Party with innovative entrepreneurs and companies

Enjoy amazing food and drink from Queens

Help increase economic mobility

Invest in the future of Queens

The NY Daily News is a proud media sponsor 

The Daily News at the Columbus Day event!

The gals from the Daily News wish you and yours a fantastic Columbus Day! Have a splendid day!

JDRF Walk in Flushing Meadow this Sunday

www.jdrf.org/nyc