OUT & ABOUT IN QUEENS JAN. 6-12
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6. ALL PRO COMEDY SHOWCASE
Enjoy a Saturday night of top-notch comedy
at Q.E.D. featuring Christian Polanco, Abby
Washuta, Alvin Kuai, Lizzy Cassidy and
Myq Kaplan. As always, keep an eye out for
special guests and other surprises!
9:30 p.m.
Q.E.D. Astoria
27-16 23rd Ave., Astoria
qedastoria.com/products/qed-presents-allpro
comedy-showcase-saturday
Admission: $15
SUNDAY, JAN. 9
7. YEAR OF UNCERTAINTY RECEPTION
CELEBRATING YOU EXHIBITIONS AND
PROJECTS, AND CURRENT TEMPORARY
EXHIBITIONS
This program is centered around the themes
of care, repair, play, justice and the future
and responds to hyperlocal and international
states of precarity that have been heightened
for the COVID-19 pandemic. The reception
features six artists-in-residence, nine
community partners and 12 co-thinkers.
2-5 p.m.
Queens Museum
New York City Building, Flushing Meadows
Corona Park
queensmuseum.org/events/year-ofuncertainty
reception
Admission: Varies
8. ANIMAL TALES: “WINTER DANCE”
Kids 3 to 5 and their parents are welcome
to this reading of “Winter Dance” by Marion
Dane Bauer. The book teaches about what
foxes, bats, turtles and geese do to survive
the winter months. Then, participants will
get the opportunity to see three different
animals and take a brisk nature walk.
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Alley Pond Environmental Center
224-65 76th Ave., Oakland Gardens
alleypond.doubleknot.com/event/animaltales
winter-dance/2871592
Admission: $24
MONDAY, JAN. 10
9. THE SOCRATES EXPRESS: IN
SEARCH OF LIFE LESSONS FROM DEAD
PHILOSOPHERS
Eric Weiner, a former foreign correspondent
for NPR, attempts to find the answers to life’s
most vital questions using lessons from some
of philosophy’s greatest minds like Rousseau,
Nietzsche and Confucius.
Noon-1 p.m.
Commonpoint Queens
Virtual
commonpointqueens.org/event/thesocrates
express-in-search-of-life-lessonsfrom
dead-philosophers/
Admission: $8 for members, $10 for
nonmembers
10. DANCE DANCE DANCE
Learn about the fundamentals of dance
styles including hip-hop, afrobeat,
contemporary and modern. The program
is open to all ages and levels of dance
experience to learn about the creativity and
expression of dance.
4:45-5:45 p.m.
Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center
93-29 Queens Blvd., Rego Park
nycgovparks.org/events/2022/01/10/dancedance
dance
Admission: Free
TUESDAY, JAN. 11
11. PAINT AND SIP WITH A SIDE OF
TACOS
Enjoy a relaxing evening filled with painting,
tacos and drinks. Taj Village is hosting
this two-hour event, where participants
will learn how to paint a masterpiece in a
relaxed and social environment.
9 p.m.
Taj Village
79-28 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village
eventbrite.com/e/paint-and-sip-with-a-sideof
tacos-tickets-211698434717
Admission: $30
12. FOREST HILLS GREENMARKET
Located in front of the Forest Hills Post
Office, this neighborhood Greenmarket
boasts a variety of locally grown, fresh
products. Throughout the season,
the market will offer free cooking
demonstrations, kids activities and the
opportunity to mingle with neighbors, all
while getting to know the regional farmers
who grow your food. Come back each week
to learn about the healthful and flavorful
benefits of eating what is fresh and in
season.
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Located on the south side of Queens
Boulevard at 70th Avenue
Grownyc.org
Admission: Free
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 12
13. CARDIO SCULPT
Get your sweat on in this low impact
cardio class, which consists of functional
movement exercises designed to make daily
activities easier to perform. This class is
taught by instructor Zarina.
9-10 a.m.
Torsney Playground
nycgovparks.org/events/2022/01/12/cardiosculpt4
Admission: Free
14. ASTORIA’S FINEST COMEDY SHOW
As its name suggests, this show features
some of Astoria’s finest talent. Produced by
Astoria natives Mark Vanderslice and Callum
Marullo, the show features host Ryan Quinn
and comedians Igor Martinez, Tyrez Keaton,
Steve K and Divya Gunasekaran.
9 p.m.
Q.E.D. Astoria
27-16 23rd Ave., Astoria
qedastoria.com/products/comedy-gold
Admission: $8
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