OUT & ABOUT IN QUEENS DEC. 9-15
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Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter
School
136-25 218th St., Laurelton
Admission: $20-30
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9. GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING
PARTY
A sweet gingerbread house decorating
party for the kids and adults to enjoy
with lots of fun, snacks and a delicious
Christmas-themed cocktail for adults.
1-3 p.m.
The CD Restaurant
217-21 Jamaica Ave., Queens Village
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
gingerbread-house-decorating-partytickets
210471143857
Admission: $49.99
10. ROCKIN’ IN ROCKAWAY HOLIDAY
DRAG BRUNCH
This family-friendly drag brunch features
food, bottomless drinks, a drag show and
photo opportunities with Santa, hosted by
Ginger Ladd.
The Rockaway Hotel
108-10 Rockaway Beach Dr., Rocakway
Noon to 3:30 p.m.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rockin-inrockaway
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Admission: $20 and up
MONDAY, DEC. 13
11. BLOOD DRIVE
Help your local community by participating
in the New York Blood Center’s blood drive.
4-10 p.m.
Young Israel of Queens Valley
141-55 77th Ave., Flushing
https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/
drive_schedule/284339
Admission: Free
12. PHOTOS WITH SANTA
The magic of the holiday season isn’t
complete until your visit with Santa.
Located on Level 3, this visit with Santa is
free and photo packages are available for
purchase. Reservations are recommended.
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Queens Center
90-15 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst
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Admission: Free
TUESDAY, DEC. 14
13. NYIC CHRISTMAS SHOWCASE
As the year draws to a close, the New
York Irish Center family will celebrate by
showcasing their different classes and
students, with performances in music,
choral singing and dancing. Mulled wine,
soft drinks and light refreshments will be
served.
7-10:30 p.m.
New York Irish Center
1040 Jackson Ave., Long Island City
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyicchristmas
showcase-tickets-209499347187
Admission: $15
14. YULE BALL: HARRY POTTER (BOOK)
TRIVIA
Deck the Great Hall with boughs of holly
and test your Harry Potter knowledge at
this special holiday-themed Yule Ball: Harry
Potter (Book) Trivia. There will be five rounds
of trivia, covering all seven books in the Harry
Potter series, with a fun holiday twist.
7:30-9 p.m.
Katch Astoria
31-19 Newtown Ave., Astoria
https://allevents.in/queens/yule-ball-harrypotter
book-trivia/10000208847637907
Admission: Free
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15
15. DECEMBER BOOK CLUB AND BOOK
EXCHANGE
Join in for Ladies First Astoria’s final
book club of the year, where you can read
and discuss “Harlem Shuffle” by Colson
Whitehead. In addition to discussing the book,
they will also have a white elephant-style
book exchange. To participate, bring a new or
gently used wrapped book to the meeting.
7-9 p.m.
Rivercrest
33-15 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
december-book-club-book-exchangetickets
215932870027
Admission: Free
16. TELLING YOUR PROBLEMS
TO STRANGERS: A COMEDY AND
STORYTELLING SHOW
Like Mrs. Maisel, this comedy show features
comedians telling true stories about their
real problems, hosted by Niccolo Aeed.
9-10:30 p.m.
Q.E.D.
27-16 23rd Ave., Astoria
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tellingyour
problems-to-strangers-a-comedystorytelling
show-tickets-159041749153
Admission: $15
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