OUT & ABOUT IN QUEENS JAN. 27 - FEB. 2
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ALL PRO COMEDY SHOWCASE
This comedy show features national
headliners doing their material in Astoria.
Comedians this week include Luke Thayer,
Alex Pavone, Liz Glazer, Mike Recine and
Wanjiko Eke. Keep an eye out for special
guests and other surprises!
9:30 p.m.
Q.E.D. Astoria
27-16 23rd Ave., Astoria
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Admission: $15
“EDGE OF THE CITY”
MoMI will screen “Edge of the City” as a
tribute to the late Sidney Poitier, who died
earlier this month. The film tells a tragic
tale of racism and racketeering in New York
City.
4:30 p.m.
Museum of the Moving Image Redstone
Theater
36-01 35th Ave., Astoria
movingimage.us/event/edge-of-thecity
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Admission: $15 general admission, $11 for
seniors and students, $9 for ages 3 to 17, $7
to $11 for MoMI members
WALKING GROUP
A Shape Up NYC instructor will lead
this walk that will help individuals move
their body and connect with others in
the community. The day begins with a
group warm-up, followed by a walking
workout and ends with a cool down and
stretch.
11 a.m.-noon
Forest Park
The Overlook, 80-30 Park Ln.
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Admission: Free
MONDAY, JAN. 31
THE 2021 SOCRATES ANNUAL:
SANCTUARY
Head to Socrates Sculpture Park to see
the works of 11 artists who interpreted
the many meanings of “sanctuary” and
answered the question of “how can art
function as a sanctuary, a place of refuge,
rest and medication — without resorting to
escapism?”
9 a.m.-sundown
Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City
socratessculpturepark.org/exhibition/the-
2021-socrates-annual-sanctuary/
Admission: Free
SALSA BEGINNER 101
For those who have always wanted to learn
to dance salsa, this is the class for you.
Nieves Dance Studio in Astoria has beginner
salsa classes every Monday.
6 p.m.
Nieves Dance Studio
33-19 Crescent St., Astoria
nievesdancestudio.com/studio-classes-4/
Admission: First class is free. $75
membership for one class per week, $100
unlimited membership to take classes at any
other location
TUESDAY, FEB. 1
LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Ring in the Year of the Tiger at Alley Pond
Environmental Center. Kids will get to
learn about the ancient legend explaining
the animals used for the Chinese zodiac.
Activities include making a fan, creating
confetti poppers, a meet and greet of some
zodiac animals and a short nature hike.
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Alley Pond Environmental Center
224-65 76th Ave., Oakland Gardens
alleypond.doubleknot.com/event/lunar-newyear
celebration/2872170
Admission: $52 per child
BAYSIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 21ST
ANNUAL WINTER ART SHOW
BHS is kicking off its annual art show, which
will run for the whole month of February
2022. Check out artwork by local artists,
who have submitted paintings, drawings,
sculptures and more.
All day
Bayside Historical Society
Virtual
baysidehistorical.org/bhs-winter-art-show
Admission: Free
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2
SHABBY CHIC LOVE
Learn to paint a cool, shabby chic “love”
sign with instructor Xandria. All levels
of artists, from beginner to expert, are
welcome to this class.
7-9 p.m.
Painting with a Twist
97-14 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills
paintingwithatwist.com/studio/queensforest
hills/event/2959152/
Admission: $45
CARDIO SCULPT
Get a good outdoor workout despite
the winter chill. This cardio sculpt class
features a low impact cardio workout,
consisting of functional movement exercises
designed to make daily activities easier.
9-10 a.m.
Torsney Playground
nycgovparks.org/events/2022/02/02/
cardio-sculpt
Admission: Free
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