Community Arts Day And Drag Fest | Queens This Weekend

QUEENS, NY — Do you have a passion for the arts? Is nature your thing? Queens has it all this weekend. Check out what's happening.

Wild Edibles of Queens Farm
Neighborhood: Little Neck
What: Explore the farm museum grounds and discover the wide variety of wild edibles in its woodlands, pollinator gardens and pathway edges with the help of a plant expert. Learn to safely identify, harvest and enjoy seasonal ingredients that grow in nature. Be sure to bring your walking shoes, a water bottle and a notebook or camera if you’d like to document your experience.
Where: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway
When: Saturday at 10 a.m.

Bushwig 2018
Neighborhood: Maspeth
What: A two-day festival featuring drag performances from more than 150 performers, live music, DJs, dancing, shopping, food, drinks and more. Click here for the full lineup.
Where: Knockdown Center, Flushing Avenue at 54th Street
When: The fun begins Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m.

QUIP: Queens United International Party
Neighborhood: Sunnyside
What: A festival that celebrates the “diverse musical talents” of Queens musicians with live performances, plus food trucks, beer and kids’ crafts. Admission is free, with a $10 suggested donation. Tickets are free for children under 12.
Where: Sunnyside Gardens Park, 39th Avenue between 48th and 50th streets
When: Saturday at 3 p.m.

QWNS Connect Wine Tasting
Neighborhood: Long Island City
What: Try a flight of five specially-selected wines with assorted cheese during this casual tasting, hosted by Kristen Ma. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Click here to secure yours.
Where: Renew Queens, 11th Street at 47th Road
When: Saturday at 7:45 p.m.

Kew Gardens Community Arts Day
Neighborhood: Kew Gardens
What: A showcase of art from Queens’ finest. Check out the art show, watch chalk artists transform the sidewalks, participate in a bookbinding class and more at this daylong event. Click here for more information.
Where: Austin Street and Lefferts Boulevard
When: Sunday at 11 a.m.

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