THE 37TH ANNUAL ATLANTIC ANTIC STREET FESTIVAL

What: The 37th Annual Atlantic Antic Is An Event Not To Be Missed! On This Beautiful Autumn Day In Brooklyn, The Atlantic Antic Will Bring Together One Million People To Atlantic Avenue To Celebrate The Longstanding Tradition Of Food, Festivities, And Fun!

Comprised Of Local And National Vendors Intertwined With Trendy Restaurants And Boutiques, The Atlantic Antic Features Live Music Stages That Showcase Free Performances From Various Cultural Genres. Families Enjoy Pony Rides, Storytelling, And Face Painting On An Entire Block Dedicated Solely To Kid-Friendly Activities. Best Known For Its Eclectic Delicacies, The Antic Highlights An Array Of Food From Around The World Including Street Fair Favorites Like Funnel Cake, Sausage Sandwiches, And Roasted Corn!

When: Sunday, October 2, 2011 12:00pm To 6:00pm Rain Or Shine

Where: Atlantic Avenue: Hicks Street To Fourth Avenue

The Shop Forest Hills Fall Festival

WHAT: The Forest Hills Chamber of Commerce Invites you to come to Forest Hills and Shop & Dine! There's Parking Available! Ask your Participating Forest Hills Merchant about Discount Parking Coupons Where You See This Sign!

WHEN: October 2, 2011 - 12-6PM

WHERE: Austin Street between 69th Road & 72nd Rd. 

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Bobby Sanabria Big Band

What: Multiple Grammy nominated Bobby Sanabria Big Band with special guest NEA Jazz master Candido returns to York College! It doesn't get any better than this! Sanabria - drummer, percussionist, composer, arranger, recording artist, producer, filmmaker, conductor, educator, multi-cultural warrior and multiple Grammy nominee – has performed with a veritable Who's Who in the world of jazz and Latin music, as well as with his own critically acclaimed ensembles. His diverse recording and performing experience includes work with such legendary figures as Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente, Paquito D'Rivera, Charles McPherson, Mongo Santamaría, Ray Barretto, Marco Rizo, Arturo Sandoval, Roswell Rudd, Chico O'Farrill, Candido, Yomo Toro, Francisco Aguabella, Larry Harlow, Henry Threadgill, and the Godfather of Afro-Cuban Jazz, Mario Bauzá. For additional information, contact 718-262-2559.
When: Saturday, October 1st - 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: York College Performing Arts Center - 94-45 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard (between Liberty and Archer Avenues)
How Much: $20 ($10 Students and Seniors)

Author Event - Alton Brown

The Food Network star returns for the latest companion book to his cult series 'Good Eats', Good Eats 3: The Later Years.

Friday September 30, 2011 7:00 PM

Union Square33 East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003, 212-253-0810

Special Instructions
Event space opens at 5:00 pm. Please do not arrive for this event prior to 5:00 pm. Priority seating available with purchase of Good Eats 3. Standby customers who do not wish to purchase the book will be seated at management's discretion as space allows.

Queens Restaurant Week Pt 2

What: With more than 2.3 million residents, about half of whom were born in a foreign country, it's no surprise that Queens has an extensive, diverse array of top-quality but affordable restaurants. 

Restaurants will offer special 3-course prix fixe menus for only $25*. Participating restaurants offer lunch, dinner, or both at their discretion. See individual restaurants for details. Some restaurants may require reservation. Please check back soon for updates.
*Tax and gratuity not included.

When: September 26th-29th, 2011

Participating restaurants

Lady Doves Masquerade Ball in Winter Wonderland

What: The Lady Doves Enrichment Organization is pleased to present A Masquerade Ball in Winter Wonderland. Plan to attend what promises to be a spectacular event. For additional information, visit www.LadyDoves.org, or contact Lady Doves at Ladydove_1@yahoo.com.
When: Saturday, December 10th - 8:00 pm to 2:00 am
Where: Dante Caterers - 7507 31 Avenue, East Elmhurst
How Much: $65 + A Toy Donation ($55 If Purchased Before 9/30/11)

Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction

What: Make your plans now to spend Sunday with Broadway Cares and thousands of other theatre fans in Times Square and along West 44th Street for those one-of-a-kind keepsakes. This not-to-be-missed event for any serious Broadway theatergoer has been called one of the "Best Once-a-Year Markets" in New York City.

From photos with your favorite Broadway star to buying that lost cast recording, signed show posters and Playbills, rare costume sketches or special gift for a theatre-lover you can't find anywhere - this year's Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction promises to offer something for everyone.

When: Sunday Sept. 25, 10am-7pm

Where: Times Square & West 44th Street, NYC

Cost: Free and open to the public

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DUMBO Arts Festival

What: Each year the DUMBO Arts Festival seeks to highlight Brooklyn’s commitment to and presence in the arts community by presenting the best in local, national, and international art amid the breathtaking backdrop of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline.

Art revelers can enjoy: visiting artists in their studios or making murals on the street; musicians, dancers, poets, performance and circus artists throughout the neighborhood, on street corners, sidewalk stages and in the park; communing with instrument makers in workshops; hearing from tech gurus about the latest advances; and joining walking tours to hear city historians share little-known stories of the neighborhood.

When: Saturday, September 24th and Sunday, September 25th; Saturday 12pm to 8pm, Sunday 12pm to 6pm

Where:  Brooklyn between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, including the Waterfront. More Info>>