Date: Saturday, November 7th

Venue: Queens Drive-In at The New York Hall of Science

Address: 47-01 111th St, Corona, NY 11368

6:30 PM: Doors Open & Pre-Show Begins

7:30 PM: Light Show Begins, Introduced by Joshua White (founder of the Joshua Light Show)

8:05 PM: Koyaanisqatsi Begins

Light Show

Elsa Garmire, Ivan Dryer, Thomas Wilfred & Joshua White | US | 30

1930–2015. This rare showcase of films connects to the origins of the popular laser light show Laserium, the longest running theatrical attraction in Los Angeles. The program will feature the original, proof-of-concept video Laserimage (1972), created by physicist Elsa Garmire and filmmaker Ivan Dryer to convince the Griffith Observatory and Planetarium to open their doors to musicians and laserists; Joshua White’s Joshua Light Show, which used techniques like colored oil and water dye to accompany live music–most infamously at the Fillmore East in the late 60s; and work by Danish light art pioneer Thomas Wilfred that inspired these filmmakers, captured beautifully on screen by AJ Epstein.

Koyaanisqatsi

Godfrey Reggio | US | 86

1982. Koyaanisqatsi is a ravishing visual symphony that explores the reaches of modern decay. Unprecedented in its style and approach at the time of its release in 1982, director Godfrey Reggio’s kaleidoscopic synthesis of images is just as remarkable nearly 40 years later. Commercialization, pollution, congestion, and demolition echo throughout an array of incredible scenes far too numerous and nuanced to list, set to an original score by Philip Glass, without a single word of dialogue or narration.

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NO REFUNDS. IN THE EVENT OF EXTREME WEATHER, SHOW WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT THE SAME LOCATION. NO ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED.

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FAQs

What is the Queens Drive-In?

Presented as a partnership between the three New York cultural organizations Rooftop Films, Museum of the Moving Image, and New York Hall of Science, Queens Drive-In presents new and classic films as a way to bring culture and jobs back to one of the neighborhoods hardest hit by COVID-19.

What kind of ticket should I get?

If your car is over 60 inches in height then you should select an SUV ticket, if it's over 70 inches then you should select an Oversize ticket.

PLEASE NOTE: One ticket admits one car (with up to five guests allowed per vehicle).

How will it work?

Bring your ticket (either printed or on your phone) and our team will check your tickets with a contactless check in scanner, respecting social distancing guidelines. We will direct you to your parking spot, and wait for the sun to set. Our audio is quality FM stereo sound that is tuned directly through your car’s FM stereo.

Are there any vehicle restrictions?

To keep the Drive-In safe and fun for everyone, the following vehicle restrictions apply. Not permitted are:

• Bicycles
• Motorcycles or scooters
• Convertibles without roof
• Cars with trailer attachments
• Passenger Vans (7+ seats)
• Buses
• RVs
• Long wheelbase vans

Can I buy food and drinks at the Drive-In?

The Queens Drive-In offers concessions on-site, before and during the screening, via two favorite vendors from the famed Queens Night Market. For orders placed online, you will receive a text when your food is ready for pickup at the vendor stands.

Choose from the following options:

• CBao (Asian-style buns): When your vehicle is safely parked in the lot, order at www.mycbao.com
• Dilena’s Dolcini (Snacks, cookies, popcorn, drinks): To order, either wave to the cart and they will come over to your vehicle, or go to bit.ly/QDIsnacks

Can I bring food and drinks?

No alcoholic beverages are allowed, Having an open alcoholic beverage in a vehicle is prohibited in New York State at all times even when a car is parked, and this law applies at the drive-in as well. Feel free to bring your own non-alcoholic beverages and food.

How will parking spots be allocated?

Parking is first come, first served with the exception of larger / taller vehicles that may obstruct the view of cars behind them.

What happens if I am late?

If you arrive later than 15 minutes before for the screening start time, you may miss the mandatory Drive-In safety briefing and may not be allowed to enter.

Can I bring an animal to the drive-in?

With the exception of ADA required service animals, unfortunately we cannot admit any other animals.

What COVID-19 Measures Have Been Taken?

Our guests and our team’s safety is our primary concern at the Drive-In. You will find an overview of the COVID-19 measures we will implement in our COVID Safety statement. These include social distancing for both guests and staff, regular cleaning of all facilities, and contact-free check-in. All attendees and staff are required to wear a mask whenever they are not in their vehicle, but masks are not required while attendees are in their vehicles. You will also be reminded of the mandatory safety measures via email and on-screen. With the exception of trips to the bathroom, we ask you to stay inside your car and keep the windows on the passenger side of the vehicle closed. If you drive a convertible, please close the roof before you enter the Drive-In site and keep it closed until after you have left.

Please review the drive-in policies, liability statement, and answers to other frequently asked questions here.