We had Eric at our son's birthday party, and he was absolutely fantastic! His magic had both the…read morekids and adults completely captivated - everyone was laughing, amazed, and trying to figure out how he pulled off his tricks. He did such a wonderful job keeping the kids engaged and entertained, and the adults enjoyed the show just as much! Eric was professional, personable, and truly made the celebration extra special. We couldn't have asked for a better addition to the party and would highly recommend him for any celebration!

Eric came and did a magic show for my 5 year old boy. He was very good and entertaining. The kids…read moreand parents had an amazing time being wow'd by his tricks. Eric came on time - his performance consisted of 45 mins of magic and 15 mins of balloon twisting for the kids. Glad to have met and hired Eric to do the birthday show. Fun fact: Eric was able to make a balloon dog figure behind his back in under 10 seconds.

We watched The Peking Acrobats here. Love when universities bring the arts to the local community…read more Pretty much all of the seats are good for viewing except the ones all the way in the front. Even the last seat in the auditorium and on the side are decent. Parking is free in the lots. I would definitely go and see a show here again

Most folks are probably driving here, but for anyone taking public transportation, note that it's…read morequite a ways away from any nearby subway station. The theater itself looks like all the other entertainment centers attached to college campuses, and this one is no different, being part of Queens College. It's stately looking but inside is rather dated. I came here to watch a live show with Ira Glass, one of the OG podcasters. The show itself was good, but as a superfan who has seen a lot of his work it was dull to see a lot of his old hit an no new material. No fault of the theater itself, but the seating wasn't ideal. The theater is large, with old auditorium chairs that remind me of my elementary school and a tiny stage upfront without good acoustics. It's fine for local artists but I doubt you'd want to see anything large scale here.

I had no idea that Queensborough had a theatre, this is my first time going and let me tell you we…read morehad a TIME!!! My friend Andie invited me to watch the Selena Experience and it was really good. The seats in the theatre are nice & comfy, I feel that anywhere you sit in the theater you will be able to see any show. Hopefully, they have more interesting shows, they are going to have ABBA next year. I'll keep a lookout for that one.

Who knew that Queensborough Community College had a Performing Arts Center?!?! The theater is…read morevery modern and beautiful! Every seat is a good seat! **Free parking located adjacent to the theater! Queensborough Performing Arts Center (QPAC) offers many different types of shows, ranging from dramas, operas, dance and concerts...and much more! Check out their schedule for details! On this evening, we had the pleasure of seeing Hotel California; a Toronto, Canada based coverband for the Eagles! What a treat! It was 2 hrs (with 15 min intermission) of pure nostalgia! What talented musicians! I look forward to future productions at QPAC, and already have tkts to see Madame Butterfly in April! Can't wait!

I came to see a short film by my friend who got her submission chosen for the LIC Arts Open. On a…read moreSaturday evening in May, the building was pretty quiet save for a flutter of activity for the open studios and artist showings in this building. The theater is on the 3rd floor if I recall and there's an elevator available. Upon entering the door, signs lead to a small foyer area with a merch/flyer/marketing table, then on the left it opens up to a lounge/lobby with concession stand. There were a handful of tables and about a dozen seats. A schedule of activities was listed at the foyer area and in the lounge was a booklet with total exhibits available for the Arts Open at a number of different buildings in the immediate LIC neighborhood. Because I arrived late, it wasn't immediately apparent where to enter, and there weren't any staff immediately discernible outside the attendant at the concessions stand who didn't seem to interact with anyone outside those purchasing drinks or snacks. Thankfully one of the other attendees of the event pointed me towards the closed door on the right, when he saw me looking confused. Inside I realized this was a black box theater*, seating was in the form of stackable chairs placed on wooden risers. I climbed around the side and found a seat and enjoyed the rest of the short films. The configuration was sufficient for about 70 seats. Afterwards as our part was exiting, there were a couple friendly staff or volunteers thanking people for attending. On the same floor the theatre space was encircled by other class rooms and studios, and I wasn't sure if those were part of the same organization or just sharing the space. All in all, I'm glad to have had the chance to visit, and glad that small theaters like this exist, to nurture growing talent interested in performance and visual arts. *meaning simple, adaptable and intimate performance space, usually a rectangular or square room with black walls, where seating and sets can be reconfigured to the needs of a creative vision. Generally fitting less than 100-200 people.

This is for the for the Queens Secret Theatre 10-10,44 Av,LIC 11101…read more November 8-2025 ,I saw the event on this great location, I must say ,nice and receptive people. By what I researched , it was created to give opportunities for artists ,which is great and also for the ones who are already in the industry to show and expanding their talent . From time to time this place comes with this wonderful Shortplay Festival . It is so exciting and so promising for the actors, directors and writers .However the competition ,turns in disappointment to see excellent work of the participants overlooked. The voting system is led from family members and friends.This current method is unfair to talented actors, writers ,and directors who give their best, but unfortunately the results depend on personal connections instead of artistic merit. A system led by qualified judges would make the festival stronger,fairer, and more true to its mission of supporting learning and creativity. Please reconsider it , to be an excellent place with fair judgments for all artists . If it continues like this ,I don't see the point of artist go through it.Thank you.

I love that this a space for black people such a beautiful concept ! I hope more locations can be…read moreopened soon

This is a little dance studio with a big heart. All Stars make learning fun for children. My…read moredaughter is finishing up on her second session, and just performed in her first dance recital. You can see the transformation take place. My daughter went from being a shy 4 year-old in pre-ballet, to a confident 5 year-old on stage in front of a packed audience performing ballet/jazz. Sure, the elevator is maddeningly slow, (take the stairs), and the website is a bit of a spazz. And though new parents are hit with an almost overwhelming amount of information leading up to the photo days, mandatory dress rehearsals, and dance recitals, there's a reason this studio has lasted a decade in the community. At the center is a group of dance instructors, and an owner that cares deeply for the success of the children that enter this studio. You can see the evidence of this in the friendships that flourish, and the bonding that takes place in the rehearsal space, in between classes, at community outings, and on stage. Queens parents, if you're looking enrich your child's learning, and get them in dance, All Stars Studios is a solid investment. You can also take a free trial class to see if it's a good fit.

Basically a perfect small Comedy Club!…read more Very chill neighborhood spot with killer talent - I saw Rob Rego, Pedro Salinas, Joe List, Greg Stone & Raanan Hershberg here last night (11/30/2023) and they were all super solid. Great, clear sound system, friendly owners & self-seating - I'll def be back here again!

Grove 34 is a cute little venue spot off Broadway and 34th Street in Astoria. I had regularly…read morepassed by and this place came off as rather snooty, even more so than one would expect My opinion changed when I went to attend a reading/lecture/meeting in support of Robert Singleton of The Greater Astoria Historical Society and Nathalia (saw lady) Paruz) whose recent composition had just been the backdrop for a major movie that was being released nationwide. This venue also hosts podcasts in a backroom and can offer some very basic refreshments. Anyway, that is another story . The lighting is a little poor, but the acoustics were fine for the nearly two-hour meeting, with just enough seats for the complete audience. All in all a spot for and with great potential!

My kids started to go a year a go and now my 6 year old stay in the summer. I have to say I love…read morethis place everyone like a family!! The hip hop teacher MR E so professional and so nice. My girl just love going there!

I saw another review that made little sense to me…read more First off, the teachers here are incredibly involved and proactive in the students' worlds. I've never exeperienced any issues with management, in fact the communication is phenomenal and the facilities are the most comfortable of any I've been in. For non dancers, it may be hard to understand, but the temperature in the studios is paramount in preventing any unnecessary physical issues while training. Parking is what you would expect from any busy establishment. The end of year recital was amazing. I loved the costumes, and the children were all very talented and well trained. I don't believe there were any kids waiting around for hours. I found that to be an extreme overstatement. The scheduling was pretty cut and clear from what I experienced, though some people may have been confused by it. The performers that sang during the recitals were some of the most top notch performers of NYC including former Broadway performers. I'm sure some people hold resentment over not having their kids in the front during performances, but this is bigger than that. This studio is a home to these kids and it brings them joy every day. And for that 5 STARS!

My daughter danced here since she was little. Started with tap/jazz and finished with advanced hip…read morehop (even took ballet). She absolutely loved it! She even went to Disney 2xs for Dance the world. Wouldn't have sent her anywhere else. She misses going there but is now away in college. I'd recommend the school to everyone!

This is not just for kids. They have adult activities as well such as yoga and stretching. Call…read moreahead for these though as I'm not sure of the schedule. My daughters take Jazz and tap with Ms. Amanda. I have nothing but great things to say about her teaching style. She is strict enough to keep the kids on task but still makes it fun for them. Thur also have an amazing Hip-Hop teacher in John. I am very tempted to sign up for this as it looks like great exercise and release of energy. As for other reviewers saying they would like a live stream, I disagree. The last thing the teachers need is parents watching their every move. It's family run so you're never talking to someone who isn't directly involved in the day to day operations. As popular as dance is for kids I expected this to be a big hit on the wallet but it is very affordable. I highly recommend this school for all ages and levels.

What an incredibly fun experience! Had no idea what to expect but it was fantastic from the second…read morewe walked in. We were grinning the entire time. The actors were so much fun to talk to and the show was interactive and inclusive throughout. I went with a group of huge fans of murder mysteries/escape rooms... The actors had us laughing all night and we also bonded with the other guests at our table which was nice.

I hosted my 40th birthday party with Truffles Mystery at their Cranford, NJ venue and it was by far…read moreone of my best birthday parties ever! The storyline was awesome and everyone got to play a role: some friendships, some backstabbing. It was hilarious to see everyone get into their characters. The production crew made sure everything ran smoothly and that we didn't run astray but still allowed the story to manifest according to what each character was saying. Having a private venue with small bites being passed around and a bartender elevated the party to the next level. It's been almost a week and everyone is still talking about it. I am so so grateful I found Truffles Mystery Immersive and Sonia!

This show was not very funny, pretty crass in parts, and just overall silly. It's supposed to be…read moregay friendly yet none of the people she called up on stage were gay. It just isn't that clever of a show. Simulating head at the end with a banana was ridiculously juvenile. Save your money!

This could be a life-changing experience for the uninitiated. Dr. Alex is simply a stunning MC. Her…read moreand her talented crew have put together a raucous event that is non-stop from beginning to end. In a word, "fun". In a few words "an inclusive, often barrier-breaking experience." Your choice if you buy a ticket in the "participant" section (or) not but being close to the stage feels like riding very sexy roller-coaster. Perfect for a date night, for those couples that are looking to spice things up, and if you're single like me, also plenty of room to explore and make new friends. Highly recommend!!