EDITOR’S PICKS
LIC waterfront concert
On Tuesday, June 29 at 7 p.m., 3rd annual Live at the Gantries Concert Series: Pass Kontrol; more than just a four piece rock and roll band, this art collective promises A Fierce Set of Sweaty, Summer, New York City Rock n’ Roll; with stellar views of Manhattan, Gantry Plaza State Park has instantly become a summer destination for music fans of all ages; Tuesdays through August 17; visit www.liveatthegantries.com.
On Wednesday, June 30, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Astoria Park: Central Astoria’s Waterfront Concert Series Independence Celebration; Big Band Music with Joe Battaglia & the New York Big Band followed by a spectacular Grucci fireworks display; free on the lawn between Hell Gate bridge and the pool; call 718-728-7820.
WEEKEND EVENTS
LAST WEEKEND: Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Voelker Orth Museum: Flushing Main Street, USA photography by Norma Felsenthal-Gerber; more at http://www.pbase.com/normagerber” href=”http://www.pbase.com/normagerber”>www.pbase.com/normagerber; call 718-359-6227; visit http://www.vomuseum.org/” href=”http://www.vomuseum.org/”>www.vomuseum.org.
Saturday and Sunday at noon;
From Friday to Sunday, 6:30-10 p.m.
Through Sunday at 8 p.m. the Secret Theatre: The Queens Players Taming of the Shrew is Shakespeare at 44-02 23rd Street in Long Island City; set in the heart of the FLDS (Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints) in 21st Century America; tickets $15; at the door or at www.secrettheatre.com.
Now through Saturday at 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. Secret Theatre: Ortonesque Theatre Festival; various performances of What the Butler Saw, Loot, The Ruffian; unlimited pass available; call 718-392-0722 for performances; tickets $15; at the door or at www.secrettheatre.com.
LAST WEEK; to Wednesday, June 30, IllusionAllusion, life-size wood cutouts of Old Masters by Susan Sills, in Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library at The Queens College Art Center; free; open to the public; Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Tuesday, May 25. May 26-28, 1-5 pm; June: Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm.; closed on holidays; call 718-997-3770, email artcenter@qc.cuny.edu or visit http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/Art_Library/artcenter.html.
THURSDAY, JUNE 24
9 p.m. Vetro by Russo’s on the Bay: American Cancer Society fundraiser; at
FRIDAY, JUNE 25
LAST CHANCE: 9 a.m.
10:30 a.m. STAR Acting Company of
11 a.m. the Voelker Orth Museum, Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden hosts Storybook Discovery for Young Children; a monthly storybook and discovery activity program for young children (under 6 years); suggested donation $2 for children; call 718-359-6227; visit www.vomuseum.org.
3:30 p.m. LeFrak City Library: Intermediate Shadow Puppet Construction with
3:30 p.m. Queens Village Library: Game Day for kids in Grades 1-6; board games, card games and more 94-11 217th Street; call 718-776-6800.
4 p.m. Hillcrest Library: Game Players Club for ages 6-14; board/card games from Chutes & Ladders to chess at 187-05 Union Turnpike; call 718-454-2786.
4:30 p.m. Long Island City Library: Kids Lounge; Wii games, board games, arts & crafts; for kids 7-11, at
7:30 p.m., New Chapter Academy: Kiongozi Leadership & Achievement Awards Reception celebrates the first anniversary of the school in the
8 p.m. Fort Totten Park – Astronomy: Moon Lighting; observe tonight’s full moon & learn about planet Earth’s natural satellite for free, weather permitting; call 718-352-1769.
SATURDAY, JUNE 26
LAST CHANCE: 9-10:30 a.m. Little Bay Park Hockey Rink: Hatha Yoga, instructor-led sponsored by Queens County Savings Bank and Hot Yoga; call 718-352-4793.
10 a.m. Kripalu Yoga in the Park, taught by Monique Schubert;
11 a.m. the Voelker Orth Museum, Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden hosts Storybook Discovery for Young Children; a monthly storybook and discovery activity program for young children (under 6 years); suggested donation $2 for children; call 718-359-6227; visit www.vomuseum.org.
Noon-3 p.m. rain or shine: Socrates Sculpture Park Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Rock, Paper, Scissors with McKendree Key; using recycled and natural materials, learn the basics of papermaking and create beautiful handmade paper; call 718-956-1819 or visit www.socratessculpturepark.org.
Noon Capoiera in the Park; 450 year-old Brazilian self-defense techniques concealed by graceful dance moves and spectacular acrobatics, taught by Professor Abará; Socrates Sculpture Park; call 718-956-1819 or visit www.socratessculpturepark.org.
1:30 p.m. Woodside Library: Dances of India;
2 p.m. Briarwood Library: Jazz Vocalist Christiana Drapkin, journeys through the Great American Songbook: George & Ira Gershwin,
2 p.m. Flushing Library: Arts Flamenco with dancer/actor/choreographer Jorge Navarro in a repertoire of live flamenco music, song and dance to entertain and educate; at 41-17 Main Street; call 718-661-1200.
2-3 p.m.
2:30
2:30 p.m. Jackson Heights Library: Stan Edwards/Linda Ipanema in a tribute to Tony Bennett & Lena Horne; at
2:30 p.m. St. Albans Library: Music of Blues Singer Ruth Brown; Vocalist Alva Anderson performs a tribute to famed blues singer, at
3 p.m. Sunnyside Library: Los Amigos de la Plena; performance of bomba and plena led by Jose Rivera, melodic syncopated rhythms of Puerto Rico make you want to dance; at 43-06 Greenpoint Avenue; call 718-784-3033.
10 p.m. the Secret Theatre: Vampire Lesbians of Sodom with Sleeping Beauty or Coma; Saturday late-night runs through July; general admission $15/door or online at www.secrettheatre.com.
11 p.m. the Secret Theatre: Attack of the Secret Burlesque, with host Dapper Dan; Face Off, Kat Mandu, Leta Le Noir, Miss Mary Cyn and Peter Aguero star; general admission $10/door or online at www.secrettheatre.com.
SUNDAY, JUNE 27
10 a.m. Sundays Alley Pond Adventure Course; the largest ropes course in the tri-state area; promotes team-building and problem solving skills; free and open to families and individuals ages 8 and above; arrive 1/2 hour early with valid photo ID to register; no open toe shoes; available for corporate events; call 718-217-4685.
10 a.m. Pilates in the Park taught by Cortnie Vitali; Socrates Sculpture Park; call 718-956-1819 or visit www.socratessculpturepark.org.
11 a.m.
11 a.m. Tai Chi in the Park, led by members of the Taoist Tai Chi Society;
11 a.m.
1 p.m. Fort Totten Park: Old Fort Tour starts at the
Noon-4 p.m. Boating in Hallets Cove (weather permitting); free, no reservation needed; under-18 must be with parent/guardian; you can get wet; call 718-228-9214 or visit www.licboathouse.org where cancellations are posted by 10 a.m.
At 6 p.m.
6:30 p.m. Rockwood Park Jewish Center: Summer Barbecue, in the parking lot, 157th Avenue and 85th Street in Howard Beach; enter through the glass; $10 per person includes hot dogs, burgers, relishes and soda; for burgers please reserve in advance; call 718-641-5822.
MONDAY, JUNE 28
10:15, 11:15 a.m. Bayside Library: Baby & Me; interactive program has nursery rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and playtime for babes 9-18 months with a caregiver; one-time pre-registration required; 214-20 Northern Boulevard; call 718-229-1834.
6-7:
10 a.m. Creative Writing class at Queens Community House Kew Gardens, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202; also: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Computer Lab (instruction 10 a.m.-noon); 11:30 a.m.: Watercolor, Drawing, Acrylic Art Class; Current Events; 1 p.m. one-time workshop with Dina Mehta; call 718-268-5960, fax 718-268-0295 or email jkeibel@queenscommunityhouse.org.
6 p.m. Flushing Library: EZ Yoga with Certified Yoga Instructor Flo Meyers; integrates asana (postures) with pranayama (breathing); registration required at main floor information desk; bring a mat or towel;
6:30
TUESDAY, JUNE 29
9 a.m. Fort Totten: Adult Fitness Walk along Joe Michaels Mile; also Thursday, July 1; call 718-352-4793 or email janice.melnick@parks.nyc.gov.
9 a.m. Silvercup Studios: LIC Business Improvement District Annual Meeting;
1 p.m. Kew Gardens Community House: Belle’s Players perform; email dmorgan@queenscommunityhouse.org; 1-2 p.m. Banjo Rascals; 1:15 p.m. Chair Yoga (mat required); suggested $1 per class; call 718-268-5960 or email jkeibel@queenscommunityhouse.org.
6 p.m. The Bayview Bridge Club, a not-for-profit organization of bridge players, meets at Church of the Resurrection; call club president Ted Harvin at 516-209-7864.
7 p.m.
7 to 8:30 p.m., a Woman’s Group meets in
7:30 p.m., The Free Synagogue of Flushing: Mindfulness Meditation led by Rabbi Michael Weisser; open to all; members/free; $5 suggested/non-members; call 718-961-0030 or visit www.freesynagogue.org.
8 p.m. Al Oerter Recreation Center: “Blueprint for New York City Parks"; free outdoor screening includes “It’s my Park,” features and overview of the city and boroughs;
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. National Art League of Douglaston: Watercolor Classes with Diane Lieberman; beginners welcome; $20 per class; call 718-969-1128.
10:15, 11:15 a.m. Bayside Library: Mother Goose; interactive program features nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and playtime for babes 18 months to 2 1/2 years with caregiver; one-time pre-registration required; 214-20 Northern Boulevard; call 718-229-1834.
1:30 p.m. Toddler Time includes stories, music, and fingerplays for kids 2 1/2-3 1/2 years accompanied by caregiver; one-time registration required; at Bayside Library,
3:30 p.m. Queens Village Library: Knights of Queens; ages 6-16 can learn chess basics or sharpen skills and strategies; equipment provided at
7-8:30 p.m. Little Bay Park Hockey Rink: Dancing Under the Stars; bring your dancing shoes; free lessons for the first 45 minutes; call 718-352-4793.
7:30 p.m. The Flushing Camera Club meets in the auditorium of
7-8 p.m.
8-9:30 p.m. the Samuel Field Y: High Beginner Line Dancing Classes with Lynn Martino; open dancing between/after classes; free refreshments; $8 per person; call 347-693-8300 for information.
THURSDAY, JULY 1
11 a.m. Queens Community House Kew Gardens: Meditation; Tai Chi/Chi Kung; 12:30 p.m. Movie; 1 p.m. ESL Conversation with Carol; Meditation; Oil Painting Class; 2:30 p.m. Casual French Conversation; suggested contribution is $1 per class; call 718-268-5960, fax 718-268-0295 or email jkeibel@queenscommunityhouse.org.
