Tag: new-york-city-events

New York City commemorates Anne Frank’s 96th birthday with citywide book giveaway

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson To commemorate what would have been Anne Frank’s 96th birthday, Anne Frank the Exhibition is launching a special initiative this summer aimed at expanding access to her story and deepening public engagement with her legacy. Titled “Summer of Reflection: The Legacy of Anne Frank,” the citywide campaign is…

Award-winning harpist Brandee Younger to perform at Flushing Town Hall

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Apr. 28, 2025 By Jessica Militello Award-winning harpist Brandee Younger will bring her genre-defying sound to Flushing Town Hall on Saturday, May 3, performing alongside her trio at the historic venue in Flushing. Younger, a Long Island native, made history in 2022 as the first Black woman nominated for a Grammy Award for Best…

Queens youth to showcase talent at Garden of Dreams show at Radio City on April 8

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Mar. 19, 2025 By Jessica Militello Young performers from across the tri-state area, including talented acts from Queens, will take the stage at Radio City Music Hall on April 8 for the annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show, a heartwarming showcase that gives children facing adversity a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform at the iconic…

The Governors Ball returns to Flushing for 15th-anniversary celebration with star-studded lineup including Olivia Rodrigo, Hozier, and Tyler the Creator

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Jan. 15, 2025 By Colum Motherway New York City’s biggest party, The Governors Ball, is returning to Flushing Meadows Corona Park from Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8. Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler the Creator, and Hozier are set to headline the festival’s star-studded lineup, with Benson Boone, Feid, and Glass Animals also ready to…