Architects have long celebrated Sunnyside’s Art Deco buildings and the historically landmarked Sunnyside Gardens district, but everyone can appreciate the many sights and stories of its creativity and culture. This relaxed tour will trace some highlights, from Thalia Spanish Theater (NYC’s first and only bilingual Hispanic theater), the Bliss Theater (a rare surviving example of an Egyptian Revival movie palace), and iconic Sunnyside Arch, to plaques and murals commemorating jazz and punk rock pioneers. Along the way, the tour will note both Art Deco treasures as well as new storefronts that are cultivating creativity in this close-knit community 20 minutes from Grand Central. Led by a 15+ year resident with an interest in artistic preservation, strolling in Sunnyside, and sharing the pleasures of this gem of a neighborhood.
This walk is sold out and the waitlist is full.
Accessibility
Thalia Spanish Theatre is accessible by subway (7 train to 40 St-Lowery St or 46 St-Bliss St, .3 miles) and bus (B24 and Q39 stops 1/2 block away; Q60 or Q32 to 41 St, .3 miles), and is also across the street from a CitiBike station. Thalia has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Aside from a slight incline on Greenpoint Avenue outside of the theater, the tour will be on level sidewalks. The route distance will be about one mile.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Sunday, May 4, 202511:00 AM
90 minutes
Borough: Queens
Theme: Art & Architecture, Food & Entertainment, History & Culture
Language: English
