Queens hosts The Moth, not winged insects, this week. The borough abounds with World Cup fun, not expensive soccer matches, too. And the World’s Most Diverse County presents a strawberry festival with no stains. Please read on.
June 12, World Cup, July 17. World Cup watch parties, family programming, hands-on animation activities, and special screenings. Visitors experience soccer through cinema, storytelling, play, and shared celebration. On Fridays, those with jerseys get 10 percent discounts on admission and café purchases. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria’s Kaufman Arts District.
June 12, Prideful Poetry, 7 pm. Queens World Film Festival presents a high-energy hour of LGBTQ voices, poetry, and spoken word. Poets and community members gather, connect, step up to the mic, and share. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd.
June 12, Sunnyside Pride, 5:30 pm. A celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, community, and joy with food, vendors, performers, and a march. Meet at the 46th Street Sunnyside Arch under the 7 train.
June 12, De Palma: Summer of Suspense, July 26. For decades, Brian De Palma created classic thrillers full of horror, suspense, noir, and action. This series shows eight of the director’s films. Times vary. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria’s Kaufman Arts District.
June 13, Celebrate Historic Jackson Heights Weekend, June 14. A history lecture, vintage photo exhibit, private garden tour, and escorted walking tours. The Renaissance Charter School, 35-59 81st St., and the Community United Methodist Church at 82nd Street and 35th Avenue.
June 13, Flying Strings Youth Ensemble, 7 pm. World-renowned Pipa player Yang Jin leads this group of young Asian American musicians through an evening of Eastern and Western music on traditional Asian instruments with special guest artists. The Church-in-the-Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills.
June 13, Confessions of a South Bronx Cop, 7 pm. Written, produced, and directed by former NYPD member Al Gonzales, this work offers a candid look at the experiences, challenges, and realities of law enforcement in the South Bronx during the 1980s and 1990s. Greek Cultural Center, 26-80 30th St., Astoria.
June 13, Spring Bird Walk, 9:30 am. Spot and identify local and migratory birds with experts from the NYC Bird Alliance. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing.
June 13, Flea and Craft Market, 9 am. Shop for handmade, homemade, and small-batch items. Half of the proceeds goes to cat rescue and pet adoption. LIRR North Parking Lot, 82-60 Austin St., Kew Gardens.
June 13, Juneteenth Family Festival, 1 pm. Celebrate Black history, citizenship, innovation, and community activism with games, music, performances, and hands-on activities. Lewis Latimer House Museum, 34-41 137th St., Flushing.
June 13, East Meets West, 4 pm. What is the Pipa? What are the similarities and differences of instruments from the East compared with Western ones? This children’s concert presents new worlds of sound. The Church-in-the-Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills.
June 13, Community Day, 11 am. On second Saturdays in the summer — June 13, July 11, and Aug. 8 — admission is free. The Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33rd Rd., Long Island City.
June 13, Woodhaven Art Market, 8 am. The Woodhaven Art Circle and Forest Park Trust offer this nine-hour festival with more than 25 artists, artisans, and creatives. A Flag Day celebration is included. Vicinity of George Seuffert Sr. Bandshell, Forest Park.
June 13, Strawberry Festival, 10 am. Start the day off with a Strawberry Costume Parade. Then, jump into a Strawberry Cream Pie Eating Contest and take photos with the Strawberry Queen. Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Glen Oaks/Floral Park.
June 14, Skyview High Summer School, July 23. This year’s theme is “Our School Memories,” and visitors will feel the spirit of their school days through Asian campus-inspired experiences, interactive activities, and themed “classes” on music, fashion, art, food, and wellness. The Shops at Skyview, 40-24 College Point Blvd., Flushing.
June 14, Queens Irish Heritage Festival, 4 pm. Five hours of music and dance celebrating the interconnections of New York’s Irish with other communities. Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Ave., Long Island City.
June 14, Ecuadorian Spring Recital, 2 pm. The Ecuadorian American Cultural Center presents traditional Ecuadorian culture with Ayazamana Dance Group, Ñukanchik Sapi Children’s Traditional Dance Program, and Amawta Roots. Queens Museum, NYC Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
June 13, The Moth Storytelling Workshop, 1 pm. Experienced instructors introduce the basics of Moth-style storytelling. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing.
June 14, Rockaway Chamber Music, 7 pm. Live soprano, cello, trombone, and bass. Bring beach chairs and towels. Rockaway Beach Boardwalk at B 19th Street.
June 14, Elmhurst Mile, 8 am. A mile run with different age categories and starting times. Start at Frank O’Connor Park, 78th Street and Woodside Avenue. Post-race festival at CC Moore Park, vicinity of Broadway, 82nd Street, and 45th Avenue.
June 14, Pollinator Explorers, 10 am. A free, hands-on program celebrating pollinators designed for children ages 2–10 and their caregivers. The interactive event explores how bees, butterflies, and other pollinators support healthy ecosystems. Edgemere Farm, 3-85 Beach 45th St., Far Rockaway.
June 17, Everyday Charlie: The Musical, June 21. Astoria-based Rock Rising Theater presents this musical about fifth graders with young local actors. Shows are June 17 and 18 at 7 pm; June 19, 20, and 21 at 2 pm and 5 pm. Court Square Theater, 44-02 23rd St., Long Island City.
June 17, Gayli: A Pride Celebration, 7 pm. Learn the basics of Irish dance in a queer-friendly space. All levels, ages 16 plus. New York Irish Center, 10-40 Jackson Ave., Long Island City.
June 17, Painting Watercolor Gardens, 1 pm. Artist Helaine Sollers offers instruction in painting with watercolors. The series is designed for beginners and anyone furthering their craft. Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38th Ave., Flushing.
June 18, Independence Day Celebration, 6 pm. The Bayside Historical Society hosts its nineth annual Independence Day Celebration with a free concert — Chicken Head Rocks and Phil Costa & The Something Special Band — and a Grucci fireworks display. Fort Totten Park.
June 18, LGBTQ+ Film Screening in partnership with CraicFest, 7 pm. The film A Quiet Love captures the love stories of three deaf couples through Irish Sign Language: a decades-long forbidden romance across a religious divide; a same-sex couple navigating parenthood with deaf and hearing children; and a deaf boxer and his hearing partner facing a life-altering choice. New York Irish Center, 10-40 Jackson Ave., Long Island City.
June 18, Richie Santa: Elvis Forever, 7 pm. A free performance by an Elvis tribute band. Rain date: June 21. Juniper Valley Park, vicinity of 80th Street and Juniper Boulevard South, Middle Village.