It's in Queens this July

July 2012 Calendar of Events Connect with us:

June 28 - Jul 19, (Thursdays) 10:30 p.m. Devil Science Theater 3000: Cult films meet booze and jokesters. Attendees and pro comedians will heckle such film classics as "Reefer Madness." $5 (includes popcorn). 47-38 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City. 347-913-3845

July 1, 4, 11, 15, 18, 25 & 29,Times vary. Little Makers: Summer series of fun activities; celebrate with fireworks, create a new ice cream flavor, be a music composer or design a blowing bubble tool. Times vary. $5-$8 per family. New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 St. Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. 718-699-0005

July 5 - Aug 4, The Golden Dragon Acrobats: New cast and thrills with astonishing acts, spectacular costumes and breathtaking theatrical techniques. $32+. Use code FAM4 for family 4-pack discount. Queens Theatre, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. 718-760-0686

July 5 - Sept 9, See it Big!: Watch classic and contemporary movies the way they were meant to be seen: on the big screen. Academy Award-winning film editor Thelma Schoonmaker will introduce screening on Jul. 21. $6-$12 (includes museum admission). Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave., Astoria. 718-777-6888

July 15 & 29, 2 p.m. Sunday Concert Series: Groove to the African-Colombian rhythms of Cumbia (Jul.15) or to the Haitian Creole rhythms of Compa (Jul. 29). Enjoy a dance lesson (1 p.m.) prior to each concert. Free. 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing. 718-463-7700

July 18, 6 p.m. A Tale of Two Stadiums: Three photographers who met by chance exhibit their work together under one theme: the story of two NYC baseball monuments and their demolition. $5. Greater Astoria Historical Society, 35-20 Broadway, Long Island City. 718-278-0700

July 20, 7:10 p.m. Daughtry Concert after Mets game: The multi-platinum rock band will follow the Mets-Dodgers 7:10 p.m. game. Daughtry has garnered Grammy nominations and scored No. 1 hits including "It's Not Over" and "Home." $28+ (includes game). Citi Field, 123-01 Roosevelt Ave., Flushing. 718-507-TIXX

July 20 & 27, dusk. FlicNic in the Street: Queens World Film Festival and Green Alliance present 90 minutes of short films from around the world and around the corner. Bring a chair or pull up some curb. Free. 78 St. and 34 Ave., Jackson Heights.

July 21, 2 p.m. Rizzo's Live Wildlife Discovery Program: Be fascinated by live mammals, snakes, frogs, insects, alligator and more as you are introduced to the wildlife kingdom. $10. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. 718-229-4000

July 27-29, Thunderbird American Indian Mid Summer Pow Wow: An intertribal Native American dance competition with over 40 Indian nations. Expect large selections of quality art, crafts, jewelry and food. $5-$15. Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Floral Park.718-886-3800

Ongoing - August 31, Battle of the Bands: Are you in a band? Do you have original and/or electric talent? If that's a "yes," then there is a slot for you! Free auditions are taking place at Resorts World Casino NYC, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica, rwnewyork.com. Email talentscouts@rwnewyork.com.

Go to www.discoverqueens.info for more events/attractions.

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July 4th Celebrations
Satchmo's Birthday: Special tours of his historic house museum in Corona, and readings by Randy Fertel, author of "The Gorilla Man and the Empress of Steak: A New Orleans Family Memoir." Free cupcakes.

Fourth of July Cruise: Catch Macy's Annual Fireworks show from a Starstream VIII departing from Flushing.

Outdoor Cinema: Enjoy the Manhattan skyline, a viewing of All-American short films, music by Dustin Wong and live- feed of the fireworks.

Garden/Park Concerts

July 8

Live Music at Noguchi Museum Garden: Bang on a Can helps bring the innovative string quartet Ethel to Long Island City.

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July 12-Aug 9
Astoria Park Waterfront Concert Series: Enjoy a variety of musical performances every Thursday evening.
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July 14

Radio Jarocho at Queens Botanical Garden: Enjoy a performance of "Son Jarocho," a traditional Mexican music style, and a picnic with authentic Mexican food.

July 12-August

Concerts at George Seuffert Bandshell: On stage at Forest Park will be a Beach Boys tribute, an evening of rock, the rhythmic sounds of Salsa, and Queens Symphony Orchestra classics.

More outdoor fun at City Parks Foundation.

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July 10, 10 a.m. The Queens Tourism Council will launch Real Culture/ Authentic Flavor, a five-month promotion of borough cultural attractions and the shopping and eating opportunities that surround them, during a press event. Sheraton
LaGuardia East, 135-20 39 Ave., Flushing. Free.

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This calendar is sponsored by the Queens Tourism Council, which consists of the following entities:

Alley Pond Environmental Center; Anchor Inn; Applebee's; Borough Excursions LLC; Courtyard Marriott JFK; Delta Air Lines; Expedia Lodging Partner Services; Flushing Town Hall; Greater Astoria Historical Society; Holiday Inn LaGuardia Airport Hotel at Citi Field; Holiday Inn Manhattan View; Hotel De Point; Jamaica Center BID; LaGuardia Airport Hotel; Laughing Devil Comedy Club; Louis Armstrong House Museum; Manducatis Rustica Restaurant; Marco LaGuardia Hotel by Lexington; Museum of the Moving Image; New York Hall of Science; New York Mets; Queens Botanical Garden; Queens Council on the Arts; Queens Theatre; Resorts World Casino New York City; SculptureCenter; Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel; Sleep Inn JFK Airport; The Chocolate Factory Theater; The Noguchi Museum; The Port Authority of NY & NJ; USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center; Wyndham Garden LIC/Manhattan View; Yelp Queens; Z NYC Hotel; and Zoescope.

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QEDC gratefully acknowledges the support of the following: the Queens Tourism Council, QEDC's Board; Capital One Bank; Citi; Cleary Gotlieb; Con Edison; Crystal Window & Door Systems Ltd.; Emily Lin & Associates; Flushing Bank; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #3; National Grid; New York City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and the Queens Delegation; New York City Department of Small Business Services; New York City Economic Development Corporation; New York Mets; New York State Assembly; New York State Empire State Development Corporation; New York State Senate; NYC & Company, Queens Borough President Helen M. Marshall's Office; Resorts World Casino New York City; Small Business Administration; TD Bank; and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America.