through August 30. @ 10 a.m. to sunset | Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City
Belmont Race Track. If you bring your own t-shirt, you can design your own outfit using provided fabric paint. For ages 8 and up. @ 1 p.m. | Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing The Queens Memory Project Make your memories of the World’s Fairs part of history and get your family photos digitized for free! In conjunction with the World’s Fair Anniversary celebration, staff from the Queens Memory Project will scan your photographs, postcards and other memorabilia and save them to a thumbdrive you can take home. @ 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park SUNDAY, JUNE 13 Strawberry Festival Come try the best strawberry shortcake in New York City. @
12 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Onderdonk House, 1820 Flushing Ave., Flushing Center of Attention Visitors are invited for a monthly opportunity to deeply engage with the Museum’s collection through hour-long conversations on single works of art. This month’s work of art will be the sculpture Nameless. Free. @ 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33rd Rd., LIC. The Living Pyramid This spring a major project by New York City-based artist Agnes Denes will add life to the city’s skyline with a curving pyramid. Titled The Living Pyramid, Denes’s new large-scale, site-specific earthwork will span 30 feet at its four-sided base and ascend 30 feet high, created from several tons of soil and planted grasses. Ongoing
SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Louis Armstrong’s Wonderful World The second annual festival celebrating the life and legacy of one of America’s musical icons, Louis Armstrong’s Wonderful World is a day of music, food, and fun in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Featuring performances by Ms. Lauryn Hill, Antibalas, Ozomatli, Rebirth Brass Band, Shannon Powell’s Traditional All-Star Band. The day recreates the memorable garden parties that Louis hosted for his friends and neighbors at his home in Corona where he lived for almost 30 years. @ All day | Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park SUNDAY, JUNE 21 Make Music New York Concert While you shop, stop and listen to performers such as Ken Voisin, TJ Fox, Bailey Poteat, Mercury Morning and The Liasons. @ 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. | The Shops at Atlas Park, 8000 Cooper Ave., Glendale Red Beans and Ricely Yours: Louis Armstrong and Food Examine Satchmo’s love affair with cuisines from around the world through fun photographs, Lucille’s recipe cards, various menus and other souvenirs, and odes to his “birthmark:” red beans and rice. Ongoing through October 4. @ 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Louis Armstrong House Museum, 34-56 107th St. Corona Alley Pond Park Adventure Course: The Alley Pond Park Adventure Course offers free outdoor adventure that fosters trust, communication, and team
building. The program is two-hour adventure which includes both low and high elements. The Adventure Course is open for individuals, small groups of friends, and family. Space is Limited. Open to ages 8 and up. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Valid photo identificaiton required. Sneakers required. For the months of July and August pre-registration is required. @ 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Alley Pond Park, Glen Oaks Magic of Motown Enjoy Fathers Day listening to the sounds of your favorite Motown classics. @ 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. | George Seuffret Bandshell, Forest Park MONDAY, JUNE 22 Dancing Under the Stars Enjoy free ballroom dance lessons for people of all levels. @ 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Wallenberg Square, Forest Park NY Phil Concerts in the Parks: Cunningham Park The New York Philharmonic will mark the 50th anniversary of the Concerts in the Parks. @ 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. | 193rd St. Field, Cunningham Park WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 Seasonal Farmstand Find out what’s ‘growing on’ at Queens Farm. They grow over 50 varieties of vegetables, so come by and see what’s in season each week! They’ll give you tips on how to mak12 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Warm Up 2015 A New York summer staple now in its 18th year, MoMA PS1’s highly anticipated Warm Up outdoor music series continues its tradition of introducing audiences to the best in experimental live music, sound, and DJs—both local and international— across a range of genres. Ongoing - every Saturday this summer through September 5. @ 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. | MoMA PS1 courtyard, 22-25 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City www.itsqueens.com Summer 2015 • 57