Great venue because of the easy parking in the lot in the back (small but better than nothing). Went for the Yarn Fest which was a disappointment since there was only little more than a dozen tables with mostly items already made. I'm a crafters so I wanted to get yarn. Perhaps the marketing needs to be clearer. The space was brightly lit and roomy so it was pleasant for the event. read more

A truly awesome gem! We visited here recently for the Sail Away play by the Treehouse Shakers. It was great! The play is catered to toddlers and encouraged them to participate and interact with the cast. Our little guy had a blast. The Flushing Town Hall on it's own merits is spectacular. The space is bright, welcoming and decked out with artwork. It's an amazing venue which continuously brings the arts and cultural events to the community. Our neighbor goes here regularly for jazz performances so the events span across all interests and genres. There's parking in the back which is extremely helpful. Speaking of extremely helpful, the staff is extremely friendly, engaged and happy to provide help, support or direction. We'll definitely be back to experience and appreciate all that the Flushing Town Hall has to offer. read more

Excellent theatre and art gallery. Very cozy and spacious inside and I was pleasantly surprised by the parking provided. Very excited to learn and attend future events. There's a theatre and stage. Also, the theater upstairs was well equipped with proper audio and visual equipment. read more

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I'd been meaning to visit this landmark for the longest time and glad I was able to stopped by today. The timing is perfect, in celebration of Chinese New Year, we were able to see works of various Asian artists. The magnificent creative displays were fascinating. The artists time and ideas they put into it are quite impressive. A registration is required to make sure to get a spot both for the exhibit and the film viewing. During this Covid crisis, they are making sure to admitthe right amount of capacity. Admission is free to the public. The exhibit is located on the ground level. The film is showing on the second level. If we were not in another engagement, we could have stayed to meet the artists in person. Beautiful historic building. read more

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Queens culture right in your own back yard. This place is amazing. The history behind "Flushing Town Hall" and what it does now is too cool. I can't wait to visit again .... read more

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Cool place! I came here to see Paige in Full, which I got a free ticket for through NYPL. It seems that FTH has so many cultural, interesting, artsy shows and collaborations for low prices. It's a multidisciplinary little center that offers a great value. I only explored the auditorium, the art room, and the gift shop, so I don't know if there's more to it. I'd recommend for events, performances, art and music classes, community gatherings, and more. They have student discounts and they make sure to acknowledge the Matinecock tribe, whose land Flushing sits on! Paige in Full is a forty-five-minute visual mix-tape that blends poetry, dance, visual arts, and music to tell the story of a black, Cuban, and Chinese woman growing up in Baltimore, exploring how a young woman's identity was shaped by her ethnicity and popular culture, through the lens of hip-hop. I appreciated that it was a personal story that many could relate to, on the levels of identity, love, and family. read more

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Flushing Town Hall is one of the most important venues in all of New York City. It is among the oldest landmarks in all of NYC and serves as a cultural institution for showcasing all things international. It deserves to be one of the most visited locations in Flushing and a place I would recommend to anyone in the area. Built in 1862, this Civil War era building is one of the most unique architectural feats in Queens. Established as a landmark roughly 50 years ago, it now is a multi-faceted venue that hosts live music, performing arts, local events, and international programs. As of this year, they're celebrating 40 years as an art institution, as their mission is to "to present multi-disciplinary global arts that engage and educate the global communities of Queens, New York and New York City, New York, in order to foster mutual appreciation." That alone is why I'll feel compelled to support them at every avenue. Having seen a number of shows here, I can't wait to see what's next in the years to come. read more

Thanks Sierra and the Yelp team for the hook up with the tickets. On 11/12, Flushing Town Hall was hosting the Diwali 2016 celebration with live performance from dancers and singers from countries such as Guyana, Surinam, Bangladesh, and India. The exterior design of the Flushing Town Hall building is beautiful and it stands out in this neighborhood. It's a good walk from flushing train station, but well worth it. I was very impress with how well maintain the inside of Flushing Town Hall is kept. I totally underestimated this place, I was surprised by the space and unique styling. The first floor has this cute little art gallery along with chairs and tables in case you wanted to rest. Their gift shop/box office was packed with all these cute little souvenirs. As you make yourself to the auditorium on the second floor, it feels like you are actually entering a Broadway theater. Lots and lots of seatings with a huge stage. Perfect set up for a live show. read more

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What a beautiful venue. The arches and buttresses remind me of Palace of Popes in Southern France. This 150 year old landmark was originally a town hall, courthouse, jail and now an arts center. We were invited to the Charcuterie Masters Event, courtesy of Yelp. It was amazing. The multiple variations of pork left our bellies stuffed of delicious pork products. We had prosciutto, cheese, salami, chocolate covered bacon, head cheese, spicy sausage spread, chicharones, pork cheek, bacon and cracklings. And we enjoyed the sweet bubbly Hibiscus ginger hard cider and lavender cider from Awestruck as apéritifs and digestifs. My favorites were the spicy sausage spread and the 4-step-chicharrones from Ends Meat. The butcher gave us a full tasting of each product, took time to explain each slice of prosciutto, salami, and sausage. The sausage spread had a spicy kick and smooth richness was so unique that K and I both were wowed! No one else had a spread that tasted as good. And chicharrones were crispy light cracklings in our mouth! I wanted the whole bag! And Chef L. Popa's Mangalitsa and mulefoot spiced pork rillettes, pig butter, onion confit and pickled mustard bite was wonderful. The pickled mustard really made this dish unique. The sour mustard seeds cut into the pork rillettes and pig butter and the onion confit added a sweetness to the dish. Her bite took a while to construct but definitely worth the wait! Awestruck served chilled aromatic hibiscus ginger cider. The acidity and sweetness was perfect with all the pork! K liked the lavender cider. When I sipped the lavender cider, my eyes got wide and a big 'mmmmm' slipped out. It smelled of fresh lavender, and had slightly sweet lavender flavor. And the Yelp table had black coffee to aid digestion. Two cups of black coffee were a perfect cap to the night. Thank you Yelp, Sierra, and all the vendors that night! We had a great time! read more

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I remember that my HS friend had her photography work showcase at the Flushing Town Hall over a decade ago. Okay, okay no more walking down memory lane. Luckily I was able to catch the last hour of the second opening night before it shuts down at 8pm. Some of the pieces were very interesting as my favorite is the sculpture...i believe called In Between. Each piece were labeled with the artist's name, name of the work, what they used to create the piece, the size and also pricing of the work. Definitely you need to check out this amazing exhibition which ends on November 22, 2015! read more

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In a borough not generally known for landmarks, the Flushing Town Hall is a glorious, iconic beating heart of the world's most culturally diverse urban area. Global Arts for a Global Community is the perfect tagline for this space with it's varied schedule of events, art displays, concerts, etc. It is always a pleasure and privilege to attend an event here. Flushing Town Hall is available for rental to host your event. On a personal note, this place was on our short list for holding our wedding reception but unfortunately due to capacity (My life mirrors that of the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding") and parking logistics - it was a no go. A fact that still disappoints me to this day since I love Queens as much as I do it would have been the perfect venue. The first floor hosts a gallery along with other smaller rooms of various sizes. There is a theater on the second floor with a flexible flooring plan along with a mezzanine level of fixed rows of seats. I saw an elevator here, but did not use it. With everything being recently renovated, but keeping many of the classic details of the space - it sure is a beauty. The website is well run and has plenty of information along with an informative calendar of upcoming events and exhibits. Having recently attended the Cheese expo held here it was great to see how well run this place is and made me want to come back soon. read more

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I don't have any plans for saturday & decided to check out this event since Its just 10 minutes drive away from home. I message Sierra about this asking if I can bring my friends with me & shes very helpful & said yes I can. Get there & parking is a bit tough. When we get to the entrance door we just told the guy that were from yelp. Easy! Then we got in. Their were rooms inside & lots of tables to display Chinese decors. Looks really pretty. On the second floor was really cool. It was a big room that they had the show & people promote their products like foods, beauty products & yelp booth is their too giving away free stuff if you check in on yelp. Great experienced! Thank you Yelp! You're always amazing! :) read more

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Great local venue! Flushing Town Hall is filled with history and a great local venue in Queens. We took our son to see a production of the Gruffalo. Tickets were very affordable, seats were first come first serve. The venue is small so all seats were good and they were plentiful. Upon arriving we learned that there was a parking lot in the back, super helpful as Flushing is congested on the weekends. There was a small Lunar New Year exhibit on display which we enjoyed before the show. As for the show itself, my kids loved it! Small Intimate venue, very professional and well done production! We can't wait to return for other productions. read more

It was my first time coming to Flushing Town Hall, for a *free* Queens Symphony Orchestra concert I saw promoted through Eventbrite. What an amazing evening, at such a beautiful venue! Did I mention the concert was free?! These musicians play with many other esteemed ensembles in the City, and, around world. I loved the performance of Vivaldi's Four Seasons. And, to my delighted surprise, it featured (Polish-born, New York-based) violinist, Kinga Augustyn. It was an honor to watch and listen to the music. The concert space was both intimate and a good size, and the acoustics were great. I much appreciated the Concession for a quick snack and a glass of wine since I had hurried here after work. Apparently, the Symphony Orchestra offers more concerts, and I picked up a 2018 Program of Events to check out when I can come here again. Getting to the Town Hall was super easy- 7 Express train from Manhattan, and a few minutes walk to Northern Blvd. Taking the subway beat dealing with evening traffic and parking in the area. Flushing Town Hall officially opened Jan 8, 1864. It remains a landmark building, and is currently an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute. It has an art gallery that changes exhibits, as well as a permanent Jazz collection display. During concert intermission, I made sure to check out the art galleries and displays downstairs. The Town Hall offers drawing classes, concerts, art exhibits, dance classes, jazz jam sessions, etc. What a cultural gem in Queens!! read more

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Flushing Town Hall is a really nice event space with a beautiful, old-timey exterior, a large entrance floor that resembles a museum or art gallery, a large upstairs floor that is auditorium or concert hall like - complete with a performance stage, a balcony level and an outdoor backyard space. I came here for my first time on Saturday evening for the Catskills Comes to Queens Event. This was a farm-to-festival food and wine tasting featuring an all-star line-up 20 chefs from both the Catskills, Queens, and the greater New York City area...the event started at 6pm and I my boyfriend & I arrived around 6:30pm...there was no wine, only a cider tasting with glasses the size of the ones that come with cough medicine. There was a self serve beer-keg outside but it kicked around 7:40pm...with the event ending at 9pm...but this wasn't the event space's fault so I digress. If you have an opportunity to check out an event at Flushing Town Hall, do it :). read more

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We recently had our wedding at Flushing Town Hall in April, and Kevin and his staff have been nothing but supportive and helpful during our process. We originally only wanted to host our ceremony/cocktail hour at Town Hall, but once our other venue cancelled on us 6 months before the wedding, we moved everything to here and it wen so smoothly thanks to all the staff. They've also helped us find a great catering company, and worked with all our other caterers/venues to make sure everything went well. We had our ceremony outside in the garden, which sat about 90-100 people for us. Our cocktail hour was in their gallery, and although they didn't have any art exhibitions on the walls, the space was just as beautiful. Lastly, our reception was held in the theater, and that place was transformed into something SO elegant and beautiful thanks to Kevin, Mike and literally everyone. Communication with Kevin and Town Hall was extremely easy and they responded to all our concerns and questions (and we had a lot) very promptly. The biggest decision we had to make for our wedding and I think it was a great one. Thank you guys! Photographer: Cynthia Chung Photography Decorations: Flushing Town Hall + Melissa's Creations read more

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Love this place! It's quite small but very educational, meditative, and fun. A nice small gift shop if the side and decent service and attitudes from staffs. Most people or audiences that go there are friendly too. There's a gallery show downstairs at the moment and some shows or events especially on Fridays upstairs. The performances and events are different kinds of arts and it's really amazing. Highly recommend for all ages and groups and I'd definitely be going back a lot more whenever I have time. If you have ID NYC you can apply for a year's free membership at the front desk and if you're under 20 years old, you are free, just remember to bring an ID for verification. read more

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Flushing Town Hall is a pretty cool local event space. It can accommodate a surprising amount of people. The space has a pretty backyard. I have been to several events at the space and each time, with plenty of people, the space showed that it could do more. This is especially the case when the second floor is used in conjunction with the backyard. There is also cool historical stuff hanging on the walls that contain cool information about the neighborhoods and some of its well known former residents. read more

Flushing Town Hall is linked with the Smithsonian Institution. They have a full calendar of cultural and art events. I came here for a Korean locks exhibit which was on tour before going to New York City. It was a wonderful collection and the event was also catered. There is also a large auditorium where I attended some public functions with the City Comptroller. They also have free Jazz events outside during the summer. If you are looking for something cultural in Flushing this is a must on your list. If you are driving here they have a parking lot in the back. They also have a gift shop in the lobby. read more

Flushing Town Hall has given me with the perfect combination of two things that I like so much.....jazz music and live bands! I am a proud member of Flushing Town Hall and I get so excited whenever I come here and witness the authenticity of jazz musicianship at it finest. I have seen performances in the room located on the lobby level as well as the main room on the upper level which includes the stage and comfortable seating. It is great that there is a place like this that is easily accessible in Queens. read more

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Flushing Town Hall is one of the best hidden gems in NYC, and easily accessible from the 7 train and LIRR (way quicker than the 7 from Manhattan!). They present all kinds of global arts performances, workshops and events. Located in the heart of Flushing Chinatown, you can come for the music/dance/art/puppetry, and stay for the amazing food that surrounds FTH on all sides. Many concerts feature free dance lessons before the show so you can get up and boogie proper. They almost always have wine, beer, and snacks available for sale (and at reasonable prices), so you can really make a night of it on your weekend! Crowds of all ages, races and ethnicities show up, so if you're looking for a fun, diverse spot to see world class global performances, definitely check it out! read more

Flushing Town Hall is a really great event space. They always have a performance or exhibit going on so be sure to check their calender. The downstairs area may look or seem small- but just wait till you get to the second floor! Upstairs, there is a huge auditorium with really big windows. I made a visit out here before I was a resident of Flushing because I was interested in renting the space for my wedding. The price is reasonable but of course once you factor in catering- it can get expensive. When they give you the tour, they also give you a binder filled with all the information you would possibly need about the space including floor plans with measurements. It was really helpful (even though we ended up elsewhere). I passed by recently as I was walking home one night because the doors were open and there were a lot people inside. I was able to catch the free exhibit about rugs from Turkey. It was really nice! read more

Sierra B. invited me to 2 events at Flushing Town Hall this past summer and I have to say I really like the venue. The first event I went to was a social media network gathering (thanks to Katie H. for letting me be a +1). On one side, there were a lot of small businesses that wanted to promote themselves through social media and on the other side, there were a lot of folks that just wanted to meet all the head honchos in instagram, twitter, and other social medias. Met a few interesting people, particularly Caroline Shin who started a show called "Cooking With Granny". I think it's very inspiring to experience secret granny recipes from all different ethnic background. I also met a person from the Queens Museum and she offered me complimentary tickets to the museum (which I have yet to use!). The second event that I went to was the Catskills come to Queens event. This event featured a variety of chefs that offers a few of their signature dishes. I personally loved the chicken burgers from Charred (opening in Middle Village soon) and the pork belly over grits from Astor Room. I finally got to meet Judy Lai, one of the bakers from Silk Cake, and we were chatting up a storm about her cakes. I found out about them at Queens Smorgasburg and plan to order from them in the near future. Thanks Sierra and Yelp!!! read more

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The exterior of this venue is truly gorgeous. My dream townhouse would look like this, and the venue has a backyard. There is a small parking lot, but most of the spots appeared to be reserved with name plates. Had the pleasure of seeing Alsarah & the Nubatones here. There is a very nice and unexpected auditorium on the second floor. The gift shop has items from local artists, including cute jewelry. I signed up for a membership with my IDNYC card, which is great. The Flushing Town Hall membership entitled me to a "members-only" pre-show cocktail hour of sad, store-bought brownie bites, a veggie-dip platter and some wine. I also received a few bucks off the tickets, which was nice. The cocktail hour aside, I like this event space and I would definitely go back. read more

Participant in the IDNYC free membership program, so if their offerings interest you, bring yours and grab a year membership*. Having skipped a few exhibits here in the past, finally visited for the inaugural Flushing Night Out. Arrived to a beautiful exteror and a surprisingly eh interior, at least the parts that weren't off limits for that overly cramped, poorly executed event. *Discounted Member prices for two on all FCCA ticketed performances and events 10% Gift Shop discounts Free admission to FCCA exhibitions, monthly Jazz Jams and interactive arts workshops Invitation to FCCA member-only events Access to Pre-show FCCA Members Lounge 1 FCCA Treat-a-Friend pass (redeemable for one drink or ticket) read more

Built in 1862 and designated a landmark in 1967, Flushing Town Hall once served as a civic hub but has evolved into a dynamic cultural venue presenting high-quality, award-winning performing and visual arts programs, including theater, jazz, classical and world music, dance, puppetry arts, exhibitions and family programs with interactive workshops. Visitors can step into a stunning 308-seat concert hall and theater, gallery, gift shop and classroom, and explore a tranquil garden that hosts everything from free concerts to yoga classes. There is a former jail cell backstage that now serves as a dressing room. read more

A hidden gem of a place full of cultural diversity and great Jazz music and musicians performing throughout the year. It's worth visiting to see, hear and meet great performers from the globe. My favorite venue is the monthly Jazz Jam session with talented musicians from all walks of life. It's an awesome experience. read more

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We felt very lucky to have been able to hold our wedding reception at this historical building and got a chance to share elegance and beauty of lusciously green garden and simply classic gallery of Flushing Town Hall with our guests. All the spaces are equipped with modern lightning and sound systems as well. We had an excellent experience with Flushing Town Hall staffs throughout the whole planning and on the day of as well. As a catering service veteran, Kevin has a lot of offer to make our event just the way we want it but even better. On the day of our reception, we head out to FTH and saw that Ron was already decorating the garden entrance had calmed our nervous selves. He even laid down a Red Carpet and it definitely made our guests felt like VIPs. All town hall staffs; Amin, Steven and Mike kept watchful eyes and were very helpful throughout the event. We felt very special and thankful as all our needs and our catering company were tended to and as result, had a wonderful reception at a beautiful venue. read more

Review is for the venue; as the events change. Great space in a beautiful historic building. You feel the history as the wood stairs creek under the carpet. Very helpful staff. Emphasis on multicultural and inclusion, no Manhattan air of elitism. Good prices and our event was free to students with school I.D. They have free parking! - almost unheard of in NYC, but it's small. Street parking on Northern Blvd only allows 1hr munimeter, so set your timer. Enjoy the great food nearby. Highly recommend 'COOP' Korean fusion (10min walk - 3min drive). read more

We're so happy that we ended up choosing Flushing Town Hall for our wedding venue. It is definitely New York's best kept secret. This is a historic building in New York with indoor and outdoor space that is less than $5000. If you've looked at spaces in New York, you know what an anomaly that is. Plus it has been renovated so it has lots of bathrooms, an elevator and a kitchen (with an ice machine!) These are things that were important to me since I did catering for many years and I know that the infrastructure really affects the outcome. Flushing Town Hall has an in-house lighting designer! During the planning process, I was nervous about how the room would end up looking, because the transformation can be hard to imagine. We had our dinner and reception in the theater and when the tables were set up and the lights were positioned it was incredibly elegant. I was expecting it to be a 6 and it ended up being a 10! It rained on our wedding day and the ceremony was seamlessly moved from outside to the gallery on the 1st floor. If we had been in any other venue that day, the rain would have been a huge issue. Our ceremony ended up being just as beautiful and maybe even better than the original plan because the space felt so intimate. Most places in New York have a million rules and restrictions. When we signed the contract we were expecting to hear about the fine print, but instead of restrictions, the events director kept surprising us with all of the additional benefits FTH includes. They are very accommodating and will work with you on every point. We were a little nervous that its so far out in Flushing. We got a room block for our guests in Long Island City and that ended up being the perfect compromise-- 25 minutes from the venue but still close to NYC. We shuttled them out too which was really helpful. We loved knowing that we were giving our money to a non-profit. We are so grateful for this venue! read more

Wonderful space! We rented it for our wedding. Ellen and Kevin are a pleasure to work with.

Admission is $20 which is pretty pricey when you take into account the fact it costs about the same as going to the MoMA. There are a lot of great cultural offerings in Queens that won't break the bank. Try those. read more

I came here once for the college orientation, which I wasn't that interested. The interior, however, was gorgeous.

Flushing Town Hall is an amazing cultural institution in the heart of a cutting-edge commercial district that is full of diverse culture and history. Flushing Town Hall's performances include multicultural spectacles from their annual Cinco de Mayo Festival to Lunar New Year celebrations to high-energy Afro-Brazilian cultural productions by Ologunde, and American classics from the Queens Jazz Orchestra. Follow Flushing Town Hall on Twitter and you might be able to catch free tickets with their innovative "#tweetseat" program. Highly recommend visiting this landmarked buillding and participating in the diverse programs offered. read more

Very unique place it has antique feel to the whole entire place they have a medium size hall on first floor and stage on second floor I fell in love with the antique space u won't be able to find space like that ...... they also have a small parking space in the back of the building read more

We went one evening to see The Moth. We had a wonderful evening. It is such a beautiful venue. The building is over 100 years old and has been totally restored. I am a big Moth fan. Great fun, great stories, great people. I am looking forward to the next Moth show in the fall. I will definitely be attending. read more

I used the theater of this building for my wedding. They were very accomedating for what we wanted and even allowed to take pictures in the art gallery before hand. The wedding was a great sucess and I suggest this place for a great wedding in a unique building and location. read more

Here for the Asian Bazar! The performances are fantastic - a real delight to watch!