BEST ANNUAL
EVENT/FESTIVAL
LIC FLEA AND FOOD
5-25 46th Ave, Long Island City, NY
11101/(718) 224-5863 ext. 235
www.licflea.com
Weekends in the city never felt so good.
Considered Queens’ largest outdoor flea and
food market, LIC Flea & Food has something for
everyone that includes a fun and vibrant market
comprised of global food from entrepreneurial
chefs, and vintage arts, hand-crafted items, fashion
and a beer and wine garden offering all local craft
beers. The market acts as an incubator, providing a
platform for passionate businesspeople to sell their
wares, gain exposure, and business experience.
It’s open every Saturday and Sunday (April to
October) and is the perfect way to spend your days
off with friends and family.
BEST ART GALLERY
QUEENS MUSEUM
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park,
New York City Building, Meridian Rd,
Corona, NY 11368/(718) 592-9700
www.queensmuseum.org
Although the borough is filled with great art, the
Queens Museum is truly a work of art. The space
is dedicated to presenting the highest quality visual
arts and educational programming for people in
the New York metropolitan area, and particularly
for the residents of Queens, a uniquely diverse,
ethnic, cultural, and international community.
The Museum also fulfills its mission by designing
and providing art exhibitions, public programs
and educational experiences that promote the
appreciation and enjoyment of art, support the
creative efforts of artists, and enhance quality of
life through interpreting, collecting, and exhibiting
art, architecture, and design.
BEST CONCERT
VENUE
FOREST HILLS STADIUM
1 Tennis Pl, Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 673-3472
www.foresthillsstadium.com
Forest Hills Stadium is a New York gem in the
middle of a Renaissance.
Finding the perfect venue for a concert is a
tricky task. Everyone has their preference, but
atmosphere is key. The Forest Hills Stadium,
a New York gem that played host to legendary
acts such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones,
Bob Dylan, Barbra Streisand, and Simon and
Garfunkel, has tons of history.
It’s also in an ideal location, as it’s a short
distance from frequent service by several rail
lines and near local dining and bars.
BEST DANCE
SCHOOL
FOR ADULTS
IN MOTION DANCE
CENTER OF NY
Whitepoint Shopping Center, 132-19
14th Avenue College Point, NY 11356
(718) 746-4669
www.inmotiondancecenter.com
Just dance! In Motion Dance Center of NY
(IMNY) is the perfect place for both children
and adults to improve their skills. IMNY
provides classes for every level, from beginners
to advanced, and offers a wide variety of
dance styles, such as ballet, pointe, lyrical,
contemporary modern, jazz, musical theater,
hip hop, breakdancing, tap, jumps and turns,
toddler classes, combo classes, salsa calena,
acrobatics, private lessons, and more.
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BEST DJ COMPANY
GOOD TIMES PRODUCTIONS BY
ANTHONY GELO
Ozone Park/ (718) 926-5143
www.queensdj.com
Let the good times roll. Finding a top notch
DJ for any celebration isn’t easy. Luckily,
Good Times Productions, which was founded
in 2004, provides entertainment for any
event, such as wedding receptions, private
parties, school and corporate functions,
or even nightlife parties. With over 20
years of experience in the industry, owner
Anthony Gelo will personally walk each
customer through the entire process from
the initial consultation to the last dance.
The experience will be simple, professional
and focused.
BEST LOCAL
LIVE THEATRE
ROCKAWAY THEATRE COMPANY
Post Theatre (Building T4), Fort Tilden,
Rockaway Point, NY 11697
(718) 374-6400
www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org
“Let us entertain you” is their motto. If
you want to take in high-quality, live, local
entertainment at great prices, look no further
than the Rockaway Theatre Company. In
existence for over 14 years, the company
performs, in partnership with the National
Parks Service, in the newly-heated and
air-conditioned Post Theater located at Fort
Tilden, Gateway National Recreation Area,
in Breezy Point. The comfortable facility is
handicapped accessible and features plenty of
free parking.
BEST MOVIE
THEATER
AMC FRESH MEADOWS
Fresh Meadows Shopping Center,
190-02 Horace Harding Expy, Fresh
Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 454-6767
www.amctheatres.com
Going to catch a flick never felt so good or
comfortable. Whatever blockbuster film you’re
ready to see, AMC Lowes Fresh Meadows is
where you want to watch it. It features recliner
seating that allows viewers to kick back and
adjust their seats, making them feel right
at home. The theater also prides itself on
cleanliness, a friendly staff, and fresh snacks
and food. You can also avoid getting stuck with
the worst seat in the house by reserving your
spot ahead of time.
BEST MUSEUM
NEW YORK HALL OF SCIENCE
47-01 111th St, Corona, NY 11368
(718) 699-0005
www.nysci.org
It’s a fun blast from the past. The New York
Hall of Science (NYSCI), founded during the
famous 1964 World’s Fair, turned into the
center for New Yorkers to partake in hands-on
interactive science and indulge in curiosity
and creativity. NYSCI offers professional
development for teachers, produces curricula
and resources for classrooms, and studies
how technology and play affect how we learn.
Not to mention it presents 450 exhibits,
demonstrations, workshops and participatory
activities that explain science, technology,
engineering, and math.
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