74 THE QUEENS COURIER • BUZZ • OCTOBER 17, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com happenings >OCT 17-23 COMPILED BY RACHEL LANDAU THROUGH OCTOBER 20 Explore the life and legacy of a scientifi c icon in the new exhibition “Tesla’s Wonderful World of Electricity” at the New York Hall of Science. Scientist and inventor Nikola Tesla held nearly 300 patents in 26 countries. His contributions range from the alternating current (AC) motor to X-rays, remote controls and fl uorescent lighting. Tesla’s Wonderful World of Electricity presents working models of his inventions, models of his laboratories and plants, photographic reproductions, and a narrative about Tesla’s life and work. Free with NYSCI admission. Tesla’s Wonderful World of Electricity is presented in collaboration with the Nikola Tesla Museum of Belgrade, Serbia. The Hall of Science is located at 47-01 111 Street, Corona. For more information call 718-699-0005. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 The Secret Theater and The Queen’s Secret Improv Club present: QSIC at Heart, featuring four teams. The showcase begins at 9 p.m. The theater is located at 44-02 23rd Street (between 44th Road and 44th Avenue) Long Island City, NY 11101. Tickets are $5. One can pay online at https://web. ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/9814722. For more info call, 718-392-0722. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 Chamber Music live presents: Trio Valtorna. Trio Valtorna is comprised of internationally recognized violinist Ida Kavafl an, pianist Gilles Vonsattel and horn player David Jolley. The performance begins at 10 a.m. in LeFrak Concert Hall at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts, Reeves Ave. Individual tickets cost $30 and must be purchased in advance. However, for Queens College students, staff, and faculty, admission is FREE with QC ID. To purchase tickets or for more information please call 718-997-3800 or visit http://qcpages. qc.cuny.edu/music/cml Brian Woodruff’s OKB Trio includes drummer Brian Woodruff, pianist Oscar Perezand bassist Kuriko Tsugawa. Let the OKB trio make your feet tap and your hips sway! Their repertoire includes a sparkling collection of American favorites and lively Brazilian and Latin standards. Buy tickets online $15 general/$10 members and students. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Boulevard (at the corner of Linden Place) Flushing, NY 11354 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Head over to Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden for some quality brews, hearty food and a game or two of poker in the Main Hall. Poker games begin at EDITOR’S PICK ‘The work of Philip Roth’ On November 5, join a lively discussion on the work of critically acclaimed author Philip Roth, led by writers and educators who are critical proponents of his formidable writings. Following an introduction to his writings, Roth, the Pulitzer Prizewinning author of the novels Portnoy’s Complaint and American Pastoral among others will deliver a speech. “The work of Philip Roth” is part of the larger Queens College Evening Readings Series. The reading begins at 7 p.m. at LeFrak Concert Hall at Kupferberg Center for Arts, located at Reeves Ave. Tickets are $20 at the door of the concert hall at 6:45 p.m. on the evening of the event. For more information visit www.qcreadings.org. 8 p.m. Get involved in the NY Free Poker Inc. WPT amateur championship tournament. Joining in the tournament makes one eligible to win $160,000 in cash and prizes. Try your hand, because you never know. All players must agree and adhere to the rules and regulations as published by New York Free Poker INC. *Note: All participants must be 21 years of age and must have a valid photo ID and be able to present this ID if requested. It is free to play. Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden is located at 29-19 24th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102. For more PHOTO COURTESY Nancy Crampton information, call 718- 274-4925 or visit www.newyorkfreepoker.com. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 Runners and hobbyists welcomed to participate in the 12th annual “Totten Trot,” a 5K foot race through the fort and on the esplanade overlooking Little Neck Bay along the Joe Michael’s Mile. The race begins at 9 a.m. Sign-in however, begins at 7:30 a.m. Runners will be divided into divisions by age and gender. Cash prizes are available for overall winners male and female. 1st place is awarded $75, 2nd place $50, and third place $25. The entry fee is $25 for those who register before/ on October 10 and $30 after October 10 and on the day of the race. Due to construction of Little Bay parking lot, participants are allowed to park their cars in designated places within Fort Totten. Fort Totten Park is located by the Cross Island Pkwy between Totten Ave. and 15 Rd. For more information and for entry forms go to http://www. baysidehistorical.org/events.html Enjoy the crisp autumn weather in the forests of Alley Pond Park while bird watching. “Birding” begins at 11 a.m. All participants should meet up with park rangers at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center located at Winchester Boulevard and Grand Central Parkway. This event is appropriate for bird watchers of all skill levels. Beginners are welcome! Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars and fi eld guides. If binoculars are not in your possession, ask a ranger to borrow a pair. FREE. For more information call 718-846-2731. THROUGH OCTOBER 27 The Queens County Farm will open its pumpkin patch on October 5 in celebration of pumpkin month and the onset of fall. Explore the various fi elds with the whole family to fi nd your favorite pumpkin. For more information, call 718-437-3276 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 Bring your guitar, your newest slam poems, or at the very least an open mind to Open Mic night at the Waltz Astoria, 23-14 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY 11105. Sign-up is at 7:30 p.m. and performances begin at 8 p.m. There is no cover charge yet there is a $10 food and drink minimum. For more information call 718-956-8742 or email [email protected]. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 Bring your family to a frightfully awesome All Hallows Eve Celebration! Flushing Town Hall is hosting a celebration of Halloween, Dia de los Muertos, and All Saints Day. There will be festive, interactive activities for all ages including ghost stories, mask making and Mexican sugar skulls. Be sure to come in costume! This event is FREE. Starts at 4 p.m. Flushing Town Hall is located at 137- 35 Northern Boulevard (at the corner of Linden Place) Flushing, NY 11354. For more info call, 718-463-7700. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 “Legacy: Photographs Emily Fisher Landau’s Gift to the Whitney Museum of American Art” exhibition opens at the Fisher Landau Center for Arts. The collection includes 419 works, namely installations, sculptures, drawings, photographs etc. by numerous key fi gures in contemporary American Art. FREE. Exhibition hours are Thursday through Monday, 12 to 5 p.m. The Fisher Landau Center for Arts is located at 38-27 30th Street Long Island City,. For more information call 718-937-0727. ATTENTION: WANT A LISTING ON THIS PAGE? Go to the “Events Calendar” section of our web site, www.queenscourier.com/events-page, and click on “Submit your event” to let us know about your happening. We select from reader submissions to list on our happenings page.
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