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putting on its first-ever Mr. Christmas
fashion show, bringing the Christmas
spirit to fashion.
6-9 p.m.
Majority Baptist Church
115-15 Farmers Blvd., St. Albans
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
young-life-mr-christmas-tickets
208004245297
Admission: $20
Winter Trees at QBG
At this event, kids learn about the various
parts of trees and their functions
and use parts of trees to make a craft
to take home. The program includes a
walk through the Pinetum and is recommended
for 4- to 12-year-olds.
2-3 p.m.
Queens Botanical Garden
43-50 Main St., Flushing
queensbotanical.org
Admission: $22
SUNDAY, DEC. 12
Christmas Grand
Market: A Caribbean
Christmas Celebration
This annual event returns in person
to keep alive the old, rural
Jamaican Christmas tradition, showcasing
authentic folk forms of fine
and culinary arts, dancing and music.
Festivities include Caribbean food,
crafts and gifts from local vendors,
live music and dancing, games, prizes
and the Jonkanoo parade, which celebrates
the Caribbean’s unique blend
of African and European cultures.
4:30-8 p.m.
Merrick Academy-Queens Public
Charter School
136-25 218th St., Laurelton
Admission: $20-30
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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-in-rockaway-holiday-dragbrunch
at-the-rockaway-hoteltickets
211075200607
Admission: $20 and up
MONDAY, DEC. 13
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
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.
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 Christmasthemed
cocktail for adults.
Sunday, Dec. 12, 1-3 p.m.
The CD Restaurant
217-21 Jamaica Ave., Queens
Village
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
gingerbread-house-decoratingparty
tickets-210471143857
Admission: $49.99
Queens Center
90-15 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst
Shopqueenscenter.com
Admission: Free
TUESDAY, DEC. 14
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/
nyic-christmas-showcase-tickets
209499347187
Admission: $15
Yule Ball: Harry Potter
(Book) Trivia
Deck the Great Hall with boughs
of holly and test your Harry Potter
knowledge at this special holidaythemed
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-harry-potter-book-trivia/
10000208847637907
Admission: Free
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 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-bookexchange
tickets-215932870027
Admission: Free
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/
telling-your-problems-to-strangers
a-comedy-storytelling-showtickets
159041749153
Admission: $15
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