A Better Jamaica
Libby Richman & Co.
AirTrain – Jamaica Station 93-40 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New YorkThe AirTrain Jazz Festival series continues this week when Libby Richman & Co. takes the AirTrain Jamaica stage. Join us as we pay tribute to Jamaica’s rich jazz history by presenting some of the New York City metropolitan area’s best…
The Jamaica Dance Festival – Evening 3 of 4
Rufus King Park 89th Avenue & 150th st, Jamaica, United StatesThe legacy of dance in Jamaica, Queens is rich. In celebration of this rich legacy – and its dynamic future – A Better Jamaica is pleased to present The Jamaica Dance Festival 2023. This year’s festival will span four Saturdays…
Chuk Fowler & Higher Energy
AirTrain – Jamaica Station 93-40 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New YorkThe AirTrain Jazz Festival series continues this week when Chuk Fowler & Higher Energy takes the AirTrain Jamaica stage. Join us as we pay tribute to Jamaica’s rich jazz history by presenting some of the New York City metropolitan area’s…
The Jamaica Dance Festival – Evening 4 of 4
Rufus King Park 89th Avenue & 150th st, Jamaica, United StatesThe legacy of dance in Jamaica, Queens is rich. In celebration of this rich legacy – and its dynamic future – A Better Jamaica is pleased to present The Jamaica Dance Festival 2023. This year’s festival will span four Saturdays…
Sharp Radway
AirTrain – Jamaica Station 93-40 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New YorkThe AirTrain Jazz Festival series continues this week when Sharp Radway takes the AirTrain Jamaica stage. Join us as we pay tribute to Jamaica’s rich jazz history by presenting some of the New York City metropolitan area’s best jazz musicians…
Classic (Love Gone Wrong) Film Fridays – “Kramer vs. Kramer” (PG)
Rufus King Park 150-29 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY, United StatesAfter his wife leaves him, a work-obsessed Manhattan advertising executive is forced to learn long-neglected parenting skills, but a heated custody battle over the couple’s young son deepens the wounds left by the separation. Director: Robert Benton Writers: Avery Corman,…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Strange World” (2022 – PG – 102 Minutes)
Cambria/Cabbell Park 120-03 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Cambria Heights, New YorkThe legendary Clades are a family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest and most crucial mission. Directors: Don HallQui Nguyen Writer: Qui Nguyen Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jaboukie Young-White, Gabrielle Union
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Corpse Bride” (2005 – PG – 77 Minutes)
Brookville Park Brookville Boulevard (at 143rd Avenue), Rosedale, New YorkWhen a shy groom practices his wedding vows in the inadvertent presence of a deceased young woman, she rises from the grave assuming he has married her. Directors: Tim Burton, Mike Johnson Writers: Tim Burton, Carlos Grangel, John August Stars:…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” (2022 – PG-13 – 161 Minutes)
Baisley Pond Park – Foch Boulevard @ Long Street 118-26 Lakeview Blvd East, Jamaica, New YorkWhen Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll and he has burned through eight of his nine lives, he launches an epic journey to restore them by finding the mythical Last Wish. Directors: Joel…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Minions: The Rise of Gru” (2022 – PG – 87 Minutes)
Saint Albans Park 175-18 Merrick Boulevard, Saint Albans, New YorkThe untold story of one twelve-year-old’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain. Directors: Kyle Balda, Brad Ableson, Jonathan del Val Writers: Matthew FogelBrian Lynch Stars: Steve CarellPierre CoffinAlan Arkin
Classic (Love Gone Wrong) Film Fridays – “The War of the Roses” (R)
Rufus King Park 150-29 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY, United StatesA married couple tries everything to drive each other out of the house in a vicious divorce battle. Director: Danny DeVito Writers: Warren Adler, Michael Leeson Stars: Michael Douglas,Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito 1989 – R – 116 Minutes
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “DC League of Super-Pets” (2022 – PG – 105 Minutes)
Cambria/Cabbell Park 120-03 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Cambria Heights, New YorkKrypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime side by side in Metropolis. However, Krypto must master his own powers for a rescue mission when Superman is kidnapped. Directors: Jared Stern, Sam…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “PAW Patrol: The Movie” (2021 – G – 86 Minutes)
Brookville Park Brookville Boulevard (at 143rd Avenue), Rosedale, New YorkFollowing the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice.
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” (2023 – PG – 92 Minutes)
Baisley Pond Park – Foch Boulevard @ Long Street 118-26 Lakeview Blvd East, Jamaica, New YorkA plumber named Mario travels through an underground labyrinth with his brother, Luigi, trying to save a captured princess. Directors: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc Writer: Matthew Fogel Stars: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” (2022 – PG – 122 Minutes)
Saint Albans Park 175-18 Merrick Boulevard, Saint Albans, New YorkWhen the manic Dr. Robotnik returns to Earth with a new ally, Knuckles the Echidna, Sonic and his new friend Tails is all that stands in their way. Director: Jeff Fowler Writers: Pat Casey, Josh Miller, John Whittington Stars: James…
Classic (Love Gone Wrong) Film Fridays – “What’s Love Got to Do With It” (R)
Rufus King Park 150-29 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY, United StatesThe story of singer Tina Turner’s rise to stardom and how she gained the courage to break free from her abusive husband, Ike Turner. Director: Brian Gibson Writers: Tina Turner, Kurt Loder, Kate Lanier Stars: Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne, RaéVen…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Respect” (2021 – PG-13 – 145 Minutes)
Cambria/Cabbell Park 120-03 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Cambria Heights, New YorkFollowing the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice.
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Lightyear” (2022 – PG – 105 Minutes)
Brookville Park Brookville Boulevard (at 143rd Avenue), Rosedale, New YorkWhile spending years attempting to return home, marooned Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear encounters an army of ruthless robots commanded by Zurg who are attempting to steal his fuel source. Director: Angus MacLane Writers: Angus MacLane, Matthew Aldrich, Jason Headley Stars:…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Black Adam” (2022 – PG-13 – 125 Minutes)
Baisley Pond Park – Foch Boulevard @ Long Street 118-26 Lakeview Blvd East, Jamaica, New YorkNearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods–and imprisoned just as quickly–Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world. Director: Jaume…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Till” (2022 – PG-13 – 130 Minutes)
Saint Albans Park 175-18 Merrick Boulevard, Saint Albans, New YorkIn 1955, after Emmett Till is murdered in a brutal lynching, his mother vows to expose the racism behind the attack while working to have those involved brought to justice. Director: Chinonye Chukwu Writers: Michael Reilly, Keith Beauchamp, Chinonye Chukwu…