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June 2021
In The World’s Borough: Brazilian Rhythms with Davi Vieira
Join Brazilian percussionist Davi Vieira as he demonstrates some of the most popular Brazilian rhythms on different instruments.
In The World’s Borough: Flamenco Demonstration with Alfonso Cid
A live lecture/demonstration exploring some of flamenco’s most traditional rhythms (palos).
In The World’s Borough: Irish America in Song and on Fiddle with Liz Hanley
Join singer/songwriter Liz Hanley as she explores the connection between her Irish roots and American home through song and fiddle.
July 2021
Live at the Gantries: SUPERMAMBO featuring Jeremy Bosch
Kick-off our summer concert series with SUPERMAMBO, the Grammy Award winning Salsa and Latin Jazz super group, featuring special guest Jeremy Bosch.
Find out more »Live at the Gantries: GEORGE GEE SWING ORCHESTRA
A mainstay in the swing dance and jazz scene both locally and globally for the past four decades, the George Gee Big Band will have you on your feet and dancing.
Find out more »GTM Curator Talk: “Why Do We Need Photography?”
Join GTM Curator Louise Weinberg as she explores how photography serves to remind us of how we describe, commemorate, document, and communicate as human beings.
August 2021
Live at the Gantries: MUSIC FROM THE SOLE
Music From The sole honors tap’s jazz and improvisational roots, and features original tap music that incorporates influences from Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, funk, and house.
Find out more »Live at the Gantries: THE GENTLEMEN OF SOUL
The Gentlemen of Soul are a three-man vocal group from NYC who take their audiences on a journey through Soul, R&B, and Dance music.
Find out more »Live at the Gantries: YASSER TEJEDA
Yasser Tejeda is a guitarist, vocalist, composer and producer born and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic who is quickly becoming a major force in bachata music.
Find out more »Live at the Gantries: ON THE SUN
On The Sun is a live band based in Brooklyn, NY creating original music influenced by soul, rock, funk, Americana, and psychedelia.
Find out more »September 2021
BP Richards Presents: REGGAE ON THE BOARDWALK—Rockaways Edition
Carter Van Pelt brings his passion for Jamaican music and a taste of the old time Jamaican reggae soundsystem culture to the Rockaway Beach Boardwalk.
Find out more »BP Richards Presents: 123 ANDRÉS
Latin Grammy-winners 123 Andrés present joy-filled concerts for family audiences that get everyone singing and moving.
Find out more »BP Richards Presents: A TRIBUTE TO BIZ MARKIE with Cutmaster Cool V (Hosted by Ralph McDaniels)
A musical tribute to the beloved hip hop pioneer Biz Markie, featuring Biz Markie’s longtime DJ, Cutmaster Cool V, with Emcee Ralph McDaniels.
Find out more »Off the Page: A CONVERSATION WITH NICOLE DENNIS-BENN & RAJIV MOHABIR
An online reading and conversation with acclaimed author Nicole Dennis-Benn, who will be joined by QC MFA alum Rajiv Mohabir.
October 2021
Off the Page: A CONVERSATION WITH MARIA HINOJOSA
Join us in conversation with award-winning author and NPR journalist Maria Hinojosa, a Hispanic Heritage Month event organized in collaboration with the Latin American and Latino Studies program at Queens College.
Kupferberg Presents: SUGAR SKULL! A Virtual Día de Muertos Adventure
A captivating virtual theatrical experience for students and families that celebrates Day of the Dead, a traditional holiday that transcends borders.
BP Richards Presents: HOLLIS BROWN
Cap off BP Donovan Richard's QUEENS LIVE free outdoor concert series with Queens-natives the Hollis Brown band.
Find out more »November 2021
QC Dept. of Drama, Theatre & Dance Presents: “THE CROWD YOU’RE IN WITH” (in-person)
Live theatre returns to QC in this presentation of playwright Rebecca Gilman’s humorous and ultimately disquieting exploration of the question of whether to have children.
GTM Artist Talk: ORESTES GONZALEZ
Join us for a virtual Artist Talk featuring photographer Orestes Gonzalez, who will explore and discuss his work from the DISRUPTION series.
QC Dept. of Drama, Theatre & Dance Presents: “THE CROWD YOU’RE IN WITH” (virtual)
Join us in this virtual presentation of playwright Rebecca Gilman’s humorous and ultimately disquieting exploration of the question of whether to have children.
QC Art Center: “GOOD GAME” Exhibition
The Queens Art Center is proud to present Good Game, a solo exhibition of works by Fay Sanders.
Find out more »KCA Online: AMIR ELSAFFAR
A virtual performance featuring composer, trumpeter, santur player, and vocalist Amir ElSaffar who will share and explore excerpts and samples of his wide ranging body of work.
KCA Conversations: RAFAEL FIGUEROA HERNANDEZ
Presented as part of the 11th NY Son Jarocho Festival, this conversation will feature researcher and author Rafael Figueroa Hernandez discussing his most recent book, "Son Jarocho Discography in the US."
Kupferberg Presents: EDDIE PALMIERI LATIN JAZZ BAND
Heralded as a pioneer of Latin Jazz, Eddie Palmieri is a Grammy award-winning pianist and composer who masterfully fuses the rhythm of his Puerto Rican heritage with the complexity of jazz.
Kupferberg Presents: EDDIE PALMIERI LATIN JAZZ BAND
Heralded as a pioneer of Latin Jazz, Eddie Palmieri is a Grammy award-winning pianist and composer who masterfully fuses the rhythm of his Puerto Rican heritage with the complexity of jazz.
Music Makers: ALÍ BELLO & THE SWEET WIRE BAND
QC alum Alí Bello presents an invigorating and fresh perspective on Latin music mixed with Venezuelan rhythms, Caribbean styles, and contemporary jazz.
December 2021
QC Art Center: “MINHWA—PAINTING RESILIENCE”
This new exhibit highlights a Korean folk art popular from the late 18th to the 20th century, minhwa, which means “paintings of the people” and conveyed good wishes, humor, and positive energy at a time when Korea was experiencing colonization and warfare.
Find out more »Kupferberg Presents: BLACK VIOLIN
Black Violin makes their KCA debut with a high-energy performance that takes their unique blend of classical music, hip-hop, jazz, and pop to new heights.
January 2022
QC MLK Day Celebration
Queens College will honor and pay tribute, in song and words, to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in an annual celebration of his powerful legacy and connection to Queens College.
Find out more »Music Makers: VICTOR MURILLO
Using the traditions of Son Jarocho and the Fandango, multi-instrumentalist Victor Murillo will experiment with different types of orchestrations and techniques in this solo performance.
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