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Queens Comes Back!

October 9, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Free

The borough is open for business!

Queens Economic Development Corporation is celebrating with Queens Comes Back!, a huge party in a unique venue with local vendors selling great food, drinks, and novelty items while artists provide live entertainment.

Kaufman Astoria Studios will host Queens Comes Back! in its Backlot on Saturday, Oct. 9, from noon to 4 pm. Local eateries will sell everything from main dishes to desserts. Beverage purveyors will serve wine, beer, sparkling cocktails, and more.

At some spots, members of Made in Queens, a QEDC program that promotes local manufacturers and crafters, will sell their products, which range from shirts to jewelry to handmade cards and candles. Representatives from Queensboro FC, a professional soccer team that will begin competing in 2022, will be there too with uniforms, soccer balls, and other sports paraphernalia.

It’s not all dining and shopping, though. Four Queensboro Dance Festival member troupes — Gotham Dance Theater, Chieh Hsiung, Manhatitlan Mexican Folkloric Dance Group, and Greek American Folklore Society — will perform throughout the day on a mini outdoor stage.

There’s no admission charge, and attendees will simply bounce from table to table shopping from different vendors. (QEDC will follow government guidelines as to Covid safety and all attendees must present proof of vaccination, such as the Excelsior Pass, NYC Covid SAFE app, or a physical card.)

Our current list of vendors are:

Food
 
Beverages
 

Non-Food

The center of its campus, KAS’s Backlot is located in the heart of the Kaufman Arts District in the vicinity of 36th Street and 34th Avenue. The Backlot is a controlled, outdoor venue that is used by the film industry for outdoor scenes. First opening its doors in 1920, KAS has been making entertainment history and continues to support its surrounding community. Along with the Museum of the Moving Image and the Queens Council on the Arts, KAS founded the Kaufman Arts District – Queens’ first cultural district – to advocate for and promote arts in the neighborhood.

Proof of vaccines is required – Excelsior Pass, NYC Covid SAFE app, or a physical card.

Details

Date:
October 9, 2021
Time:
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:

Venue

Kaufman Astoria Studios Backlot
34-12 36th St
Astoria, NY 11106 United States

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