Abolition Movement, the Queens waterfront, and the Stock
Market Crash of 1929.
Inside scoop: The society provided photos and advice during the
filming of The Great Gatsby (2013), starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
Address: Quinn Building, 35-20 Broadway, Fourth Floor,
Long Island City, and www.astorialic.org.
GREEK CULTURAL CENTER
The Greek Cultural Center is a stage for music, theater, dance,
puppetry, and educational workshops. Founded in 1974, it strives
to bring the wonders of Greek and Greek-American culture to
audiences.
Inside scoop: Productions are often in Greek with simultaneous
translation in English.
Address: 26-80 30th Street #B2, Astoria,
www.greekculturalcenter.org.
LAGUARDIA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The LaGuardia Performing Arts Center’s Mainstage Theatre
seats 740 guests on a single level plus up to 12 guests in a
wheelchair section. The center’s Little Theatre features a raised,
thrust stage surrounded on three sides by 220 steeply raked
seats which offer excellent sightlines. Space for eight people in
wheelchairs is available behind the last row of fixed seats.
Inside scoop: The center is also involved in the LPAC Lab, an
off-shoot talent pool for artists who can develop their works in
progress. The Lab offers year-long residencies.
Address: 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City,
www.laguardiaperformingarts.org.
LIC FLEA & FOOD
LIC Flea & Food is a mix of about 80 vendors selling their
unique products every Saturday and Sunday. The items for sale
include food and drinks, collectibles, antiques, arts and crafts,
fashion and more. Vendors with an interest in growing their
business and joining the flea make sure to visit www.licflea.com
and fill out an application
Address: 5-25 46 Avenue, Long Island City, 11101
www.licflea.com
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