Entry is free beginning at noon. You’ll be able to watch men’s and women’s doubles matches, the men’s and women’s wheelchair competition matches, the US Open Juniors matches, and American Collegiate Invitational matches.
See some of the best tennis players in the world compete at the US Open Qualifying Tournament at Flushing Meadows in Queens, free of charge.
The qualifying tournament is held the week before the U.S. Open, in the same complex (the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center) where the big tournament is held, and this qualifying tournament is free and open to the public. The tournament, which features 128 player fields for both men and women, determines who gets the last 16 men’s and women’s spots in the U.S. Open.
The 2017 US Open Qualifying Tournament takes place Tuesday, August 22 through Friday, August 25 at Flushing Meadows.
If you attend this free event, you’ll also have an opportunity to watch some of the top players practice in preparation for the Open. Practice courts are open for viewing Monday, August 21 – Sunday August 27.
Naguchi Museum Interior. Photo by Elizabeth Beller (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia CommonsAdmission to the Noguhci Museum on Long Island City is free on the first Friday of each month, year round.
From May through September, first Friday hours are extended from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and there’s a cash bar available.
The Noguchi Museum
The Noguchi Museum was founded and designed by Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi. The museum includes two floors of galleries, plus an outdoor sculpture garden.
Noguchi (1904 – 1988) is known for his work in contemporary sculpture, public art, stage sets, and modern furniture designs. There are several Noguchi public art pieces on display in NYC, including the Red Cube sculpture in Lower Manhattan.
Free gallery talks are given at 2:00 p.m..
There’s a shop and cafe on site, where you can get a snack and browse Noguchi-designed items available for sale.
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Hours and Admission
The Noguchi Museum is open Wednesday – Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (with extended hours until 8:00 p.m. on the first Friday of the month May through September); and Saturday & Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. The museum is closed on Mondays & Tuesdays.
The museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Regular general admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students (with valid ID) and seniors (65+). NYC public high school students with a valid ID, and children under the age of 12 are admitted free.
Admission is free on the first Friday of each month.
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Location
The museum is located in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens.
The address is 9-01 33rd Rd, Long Island City. The building is at the intersection of 33rd Road and Vernon Boulevard.
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Thursday, September 7, 2017 is Community Day at the US Open Tennis Tournament at Flushing Meadows in Queens.
