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76 THE QUEENS COURIER • BUZZ happenings • FEBRUARY 4, 2016 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.www.qns.com 4-10 THURSDAY, FEB. 4 The Queens Library presents a 1 p.m. screening of the movie “Sicario” (R). This Lionsgate fi lm hit theaters nationwide in late 2015. Golden Globe award-winning actress, Emily Blunt, plays an FBI operative sent out on a mission to take down an infamous drug cartel played by Oscar winner Benicio del Toro. This library is located in Windsor Park on 79-50 Bell Blvd. in Flushing. The Astoria Bookshop will be presenting morning story time every Thursday at 11 a.m. until Feb. 25. Various authors of bookstore staff will be ready to read a number of stories to children including both present day and classic titles. The Astoria Bookstore is located on 31-29 31st St. in Astoria. Ever wish you could go out and see a lineup of classic fi lms? Here’s one for you: “A Raisin in the Sun,” “Ruggles of a Red Gap,” “Pinky” and “Rio Bravo.” From stars like Sidney Poitier to John Wayne, this is a lineup you won’t want to miss. The screening of “Raisin in the Sun” is today at 2 p.m., and the following fi lms will be played on Feb. 11, 18 and 25, also at 2 p.m. These fi lms will be featured at the Central Library on 89-11 Merrick Blvd. in Jamaica. The nonprofi t organization Recovery International is looking to assist those struggling with issues such as anxiety, stress, obsessive disorders, anger and depression. For those interested, RI will be holding meetings every Thursday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. until March 31. Recovery International’s mission is to help people fi nd peace from these various issues so that they may lead more productive lives. Meetings will be held on 108-19 71st Ave., Forest Hills. FRIDAY, FEB. 5 The Internet is an easy place to get lost, especially when you’re unsure of how to work through it. Thankfully, the Queens Library in Lefrak City is providing an introductory Internet workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. People looking to acquire computer skills are welcome to take part and learn how to use an Internet browser, how to toggle through web searches, learn what a website entails, and how to be safe when using the Internet Basic computer skills such as how to operate a keyboard and how to use a mouse are recommended for this workshop. To register for this workshop, please visit http://www.queenslibrary.org/ event/introduction-to-the-internet-1. SATURDAY, FEB. 6 Take a stroll down to the Queens Museum for a look at their new exhibit, The Reanimation Library. The Reanimation Library is an “independent presence library” meant to bring the viewer’s senses to life and cause them to think retrospectively. All of the books in the collection were found in places such as thrift shops, fl ea markets and donation piles. They were all published in the 20th century and were chosen for their vibrant images in order to inspire viewers, highlight the importance of printed books and revitalize the allure of being in a library. This animation studio is brought to you by the creative mind of Andrew Beccone. He is a world-renowned artist who has exhibited his work in Philadelphia, London, Mexico City and Beirut. This exhibit is running for its last >FEB three Saturdays, Feb. 6, 20 and 27 from noon to 5:30 p.m. The general admission that includes this exhibit is $8 for adults, $4 for seniors, and free for children under 18, as well as college students and employees of the NYC Department of Education carrying a valid ID. The Queens Museum is located in the New York City Building in Flushing Meadows, Corona Park. Flushing Town Hall’s mission involves bringing art, the power of expression and education to the community. This well-respected establishment will be hosting “RHAW,” a group of talented street dancers who will begin with a dance workshop, followed by a full-on performance and a symposium. Audience members will be able to learn some of the moves in the workshop, see them in action during the performance and then share their thoughts and experiences with the dance crew during the symposium. This performance will highlight what it truly means to be a performer as the dancers demonstrate various hip-hop styles derived from African American, Afro-Cuban, Afro-Brazilian and Puerto Rican cultures from the 1960s until the present. You will not want to miss this epic display of talent! 137-35 Northern Blvd. For ticket information, please visit their website, www. fl ushingtownhall.org. What’s better than the screening of a fi lm? A screening followed by an open discussion, that’s what. The Museum of the Moving Image is proud to present a socially conscious event titled “The Color of Comedy.” In conjunction with the Black Filmmaker Foundation (BFF), this event is meant to explore the relationship between race and media. The fi lm that will be screened is titled “A Time for Laughter: A Look at Negro Humor in America,” featuring a 1967 Harry Belafonte TV special. Following the fi lm will be the open discussion where comedians from all walks of life will speak regarding the fi lm as well as present their own comedic work. The fi lm will be shown from 1 to 2:30 p.m., and the discussion will take place from 3 to 5:30 p.m. The Museum of the Moving Image is located on 36-01 35th Ave. in Astoria. SUNDAY, FEB. 7 Ever have trouble getting your child to sit still during a movie? Hurry in to Cinemart Cinemas to have your child laugh and play to his heart’s content. This “Sensory Friendly Family Movie Day” allows children to be themselves while becoming accustomed to a movie setting. To make sure the children are comfortable, the lights are kept on, the movie volume is low, parents are permitted to bring snacks for their children, and free popcorn and a drink are provided. The general admission is $6 ATTENTION: Want your event on this page? Post it on QNS.com! It’s never been easier to submit a Happening. Become a registered member at www.qns.com, visit the Events page, click the “Add Event” bar at left, complete the form and click “Post Event.” You can even post a photo or a fl ier for your event. It takes only a couple of minutes to complete, and it’s absolutely FREE! We’ll select entries on our QNS.com Events site for our Happenings page in The Queens Courier and Ridgewood Times. Let all of Queens know what’s going on tomorrow by posting it on QNS.com today! EDITOR’S PICK Is running your passion? Head over to Astoria Park at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, and run like the wind! The New York Road Runners initiative has come together to organize weekly runs throughout parks all over the city. This run is between 2.5- 3 miles and invites runners of all ages to come and enjoy the course prepared for them. The fi nish line remains open until everyone has completed the run, allowing runners to go at whatever pace is most comfortable for them. Bring your cousins, friends, aunts, uncles and pets to enjoy this nature-fi lled run on Saturday morning. The race will be held on the Astoria Park track located on 19st Street between Astoria Park South and Ditmars Boulevard. THE COURIER/Photo by Katrina Medoff


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