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John's Queens, NY Blog May 2009 Archive

By John Roleke, About.com Guide to Queens, NY since 2003

Weekend Events in Queens — May 29-31, 2009

Thursday May 28, 2009
Image courtesy of Bayside Historical Society, from current Bayside Life exhibit Friday The Queens Jazz Orchestra at Flushing Town Hall Big Apple Circus at Cunningham Park Opening - Beat or By-Product: Food Shelter ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - May 27 By Foodista of Joey in Astoria

Wednesday May 27, 2009
Another nice weekend with plenty of sunshine and mild weather produces the perfect opportunity to relax, check out a rooftop bar, or even the new beer garden in town. The rooftop ... Read More

Where in Queens? Waterfront Edition

Monday May 25, 2009
Photo (c) John Roleke Catching the breeze? Got it? Can you name the neighborhood, location, and body of water?

Memorial Day Weekend in Queens — May 22-25, 2009

Thursday May 21, 2009
Weekend's Best Memorial Day Parades And, beaches open this weekend Friday Big Apple Circus at Cunningham Park Saturday Beer Garden - 2-day Czech and Slovak festival It's My Bark Day - Rockaway Beach Memorial Day Parades Learn to Ride ... Read More

Cuisine of Queens and Beyond

Wednesday May 20, 2009
Photo (c) Sooz of Joey in Astoria - portabello mushroom and roast beef sandwiches Tuesday evening the Astoria World Manor was the stage for a battle of meatballs at the Cuisine ... Read More

Where in Queens? Mural Edition

Wednesday May 20, 2009
Photo (c) Vidiot Got it?

The Bohemian Beer Garden - Season Opener Memorial Day Weekend

Tuesday May 19, 2009
Bohemian Hall in Astoria, Queens, has a wonderful beer garden. Turn off a crazy urban street -- the elevated subway overhead -- and escape into this huge beer garden ... Read More

Vote on the Best Parks in Queens

Sunday May 17, 2009
What's your favorite park in Queens? You've seen our picks for the top places to kick it. Now is your chance to weigh in. Click on the park ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — May 15-17, 2009

Thursday May 14, 2009
Friday National Bike to Work Day Teen Poetry Slam - Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center It's My Park Day at Pebblestone Triangle & Remsen Playground Saturday 1st annual Tap Extravaganza-QUEENS at Flushing Town Hall Big Apple ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - May 13 By Meg of Joey in Astoria

Wednesday May 13, 2009
This weekend hails It's My Park Day around the city, and in Astoria the place to be is Astoria Park. The festivities take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., ... Read More

Meatball Fight

Wednesday May 13, 2009
Are meatballs your favorite kind of meal? Then get to Astoria for the upcoming food feast: Dish du Jour’s Meatball Melee of the Boroughs and Cuisine of Queens ... Read More

Where in Queens? Stops in the Name of Love

Tuesday May 12, 2009
Photo (c) Timothy Vogel Got it? Really? Can you name the neighborhood and pinpoint the location?

Biggest Memorial Day Parade in the U.S.

Sunday May 10, 2009
Memorial Day is more than a three-day weekend. It honors those soldiers, sailors, and others in the armed forces who have fallen while serving our nation. This Memorial ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — May 7-10, 2009

Thursday May 7, 2009
Friday Queens Boulevard Bike Pool Philadelphia Story at Queens Theatre In The Park - Through May 17 Orange Crush at Woodhaven House Saturday Western Queens Community Garden Bike Tour Special Olympics Victory Spring Games ... Read More

Where in Queens? Building Edition

Wednesday May 6, 2009
Photo (c) John Roleke Tough one? Can you name the building and the neighborhood?

Astorian Mother’s Day Weekend Edition - May 6 By Foodista of Joey in Astoria

Wednesday May 6, 2009
Mother’s Day is this Sunday and, as luck would have it, it’s supposed to be warm and sunny. Take Mom out for a stroll around the ‘hood or to ... Read More

Get Booked for Mother's Day

Monday May 4, 2009
May means Mother's Day. Have you thought out your plans to treat your dear old Mom? We got picks for restaurants and things to do across ... Read More

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