Greater Allen Cathedral Sunday Night Live!
Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York 110-31 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, NY, United StatesThe GAC Music Department presents Sunday Night LIVE, Chapter 3, Sunday, August 1 at 6:00pm at GAC 110-31 Floyd H Flake Blvd Jamaica, NY 11433. Guests include: Grammy Award-Winning gospel recording artist, Le’Andria Johnson and Charles Butler & Trinity! Mark…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Raya and the Last Dragon” (PG)
Cambria/Cabbell Park 120-03 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Cambria Heights, New YorkIn a realm known as Kumandra, a re-imagined Earth inhabited by an ancient civilization, a warrior named Raya is determined to find the last dragon. Directors: Don Hall, Carlos López Estrada, Paul Briggs (co-directed by) Writers: Qui Nguyen (screenplay by),…
Touch Object Tuesdays!
King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue (Rufus King Park), JamaicaDiscover King Manor’s 19th-century collections every Tuesday this August. Drop in and join us out in front of the museum for an up-close and personal look at some of our rarely-seen collections objects and get a chance to touch, hold,…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Selma” (PG-13)
Brookville Park Brookville Boulevard (at 143rd Avenue), Rosedale, New YorkA chronicle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1965. Director: Ava DuVernay Writer: Paul Webb Stars: David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Oprah Winfrey
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “42” (PG)
Baisley Pond Park – Foch Boulevard @ Long Street 118-26 Lakeview Blvd East, Jamaica, New YorkIn 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era when he was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers and faces considerable racism in the process. Director: Brian Helgeland Writer: Brian Helgeland Stars:…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Godzilla vs. Kong” (PG-13)
Saint Albans (Archie Spigner) Park 175-18 Merrick Boulevard, Saint Albans, NYThe epic next chapter in the cinematic Monsterverse pits two of the greatest icons in motion picture history against one another – the fearsome Godzilla and the mighty Kong – with humanity caught in the balance. Director: Adam Wingard Writers:…
JAMS Under the Stars
Rufus King Park 89th Avenue & 150th st, Jamaica, United StatesKids Activities and show. Concert- 6:00 pm; An evening concert that kicks off the next day festivities, paying homage to the musical icons of jazz, R&B, Rock & Funk in historic green Rufus King Park.
“Tower” Projection Nights – Jamaica Flux
Rufus King Park 89th Avenue & 150th st, Jamaica, United StatesTower is an interdisciplinary installation work utilizing sculpture, video projection, archiving and community participation. The project reflects on climate change and the biblical story of The Tower of Babel — a story of greed and value of cultural differences. The…
JAMS Festival
Jamaica Avenue - Parsons Boulevard to 162nd Street NY, United StatesA full day of multi-cultural family fun, shopping, foods, community resources and entertainment. Located on (10) blocks of Jamaica Ave., closed of vehicular traffic, Parsons Blvd. to 170th Streets.
Hands on History: Curiosity Cabinet
King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue (Rufus King Park), JamaicaThis month, explore curiosity cabinets -- miniature early museums of the 18th century. Find out how early Americans learned about nature and culture (including the problematic parts) then make your own curiosity cabinet as we think about good practices for…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Rio” (PG)
Cambria/Cabbell Park 120-03 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Cambria Heights, New YorkWhen Blu, a domesticated macaw from small-town Minnesota, meets the fiercely independent Jewel, he takes off on an adventure to Rio de Janeiro with the bird of his dreams. Director: Carlos Saldanha Writers: Carlos Saldanha (story), Earl Richey Jones (story),…
Senior Farmers Market
South Jamaica Multi-Service Center 114-02 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, NY, United StatesIf you are a senior (aged 60 years or older) who lives in New York State, and are low-income, you may be eligible to receive Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) checks. Seniors who are eligible for this program receive…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – Karaoke Night
Brookville Park Brookville Boulevard (at 143rd Avenue), Rosedale, New YorkCan you really sing? There is only one way to find out. Let the crowd be the judge at A Better Jamaica's karaoke night. Come on out!
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Inside Out” (PG)
Baisley Pond Park – Foch Boulevard @ Long Street 118-26 Lakeview Blvd East, Jamaica, New YorkAfter young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions – Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness – conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school. Directors: Pete Docter, Ronnie…
BSTC Summer Café: The Mighty Kamm Band
Baisley Blvd and 177th Street Baisley Blvd and 177th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesThe Black Spectrum Theatre Company is pleased to present a Summer Café performance of The Mighty Kamm Band R&B, Soul, Motown & Classic Hits. There’ll also be spoken word, comedy, a ten minute play, and more. Food concession opens at…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “The Last Dragon” (PG-13)
Saint Albans (Archie Spigner) Park 175-18 Merrick Boulevard, Saint Albans, NYIn New York City, a young man searches for a Master to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as the Glow. Director: Michael Schultz Writer: Louis Venosta Stars: Taimak, Vanity, Christopher Murney
Classic (Denzel Washington) Film Fridays – “Malcolm X”
Rufus King Park 150-29 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY, United StatesBiographical epic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader, from his early life and career as a small-time gangster, to his ministry as a member of the Nation of Islam. Director: Spike Lee Writers: Alex Haley (book “The Autobiography…
Rochdale Village: Family Fun Day
Rochdale Village Community Center 169-65 137th Avenue, Jamaica, NY, United StatesBring your tents, BBQ Grills, bathing suits and towels.
Greater Allen Cathedral Walk-A-Thon 2021
Saint Albans (Archie Spigner) Park 175-18 Merrick Boulevard, Saint Albans, NYJoin The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York Ladies Usher Board #1 for a 2 mile healthy walk on Saturday, August 14 at 10:00 am-1:00 pm at St. Albans Park located on Floyd H, Flake Blvd (formerly Merrick Blvd.)…
