Summer Solstice Celebration, Socrates Sculpture Park, Sun., June 21
5 - 9 PM. No charge, rain or shine. Celebrate the longest day of the year with music, arts, performances and food. http://www.socratessculpturepark.org/
Community Celebration & Nonprofit Expo, Sat. June 27, 11 AM – 4 PM
Rain or shine. P.S. 111 grounds next to LIC Queens Library, 37-44 21st Street. Dance & music performances, kid’s activities. No charge to attend. Exhibit table space for area nonprofits. Project 1-2-6 is a community development initiative spanning three Long Island City/Astoria zip codes 11101, 11102, and 11106. The Project aims to identify all of the community's needs, priorities, and assets, and plans to work with community leaders on targeted interventions. Contact Angela Ongoco at aongoco@elmezzifoundation.org or (718) 213-8600.
PS1 Summer Exhibits Open Sunday, June 28
July 4 is the first installment of P.S.1's Warm Up music series, featuring experimental music and live DJ sets. Warm Up takes place every Saturday through September 5, from 2 -9 PM. http://www.ps1.org/exhibitions/view/296/
The beach is open
Water Taxi Beach hosts DJs every Friday night. http://www.watertaxibeach.com/
Food industry job fair, Wed. July 8, 10 AM – 2 PM.
Graduates of Artisan Baking Center’s Food Training Program and its culinary and baking courses are a great fit for entry level and some higher positions. Contact Darly Corniel at 718-392-0025 ext 110. http://www.artisanbakingcenter.org/
Greenmarket Farmers Market to Re-Open, Sat. July 11
8 AM – 3 PM, 48th Ave. between Vernon Blvd. and 5th Street (one block from Gantry Park waterfront), Saturdays through November. Featuring locally grown fruits and vegetables. View works of local artists, and special events including cooking demos and live music.
NYC’s greenmarket system is the largest of its kind in the country. http://www.cenyc.org/greenmarket
Business Workshops at QEDC
Queens Economic Development Corp. offers business workshops each month. Register at 718.263.0546; $10 each. http://www.queensny.org/
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