62 THE QUEENS COURIER • BUZZ happenings • DECEMBER 17, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.www.qns.com >D EC1 7-2 3 THURSDAY, DEC. 17 The New York Fretted Ensemble will perform a holiday concert at the Douglaston/Little Neck Library. The quartet comprised of two mandolins, a mandola and a guitar will play popular and classical pieces and some familiar sing-alongs. Light refreshments will be served. Free. 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited. 249-01 Northern Blvd., Little Neck. Hear musician Joe Jung and some special guests play American blues and rock ‘n’ roll at the RaR Bar. No cover charge. 9 p.m. 30-01 35th Ave., LIC. Visit rarbarlic.com for more information. Stop by the Jamaica Performing Arts Center to watch a live stream of a performance by Canadian Brass. The quintet will perform seasonal favorites and brass standards. Free. 1 p.m. 153- 10 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica. Visit jcal.org to learn more. Attend the opening reception of “Blonde Ambition,” a solo collage-art exhibition by local artist Juan Hinojosa at the Materials for the Arts Gallery. Hinojosa’s art deals with greed, consumption and affl uence using found objects from the gallery’s warehouse. Free. 6 to 9 p.m. 33-00 Northern Blvd., LIC. FRIDAY, DEC. 18 The Woodside Library will show “A Christmas Carol” (rated PG) as part of their 1st Annual Christmas Movie Marathon. Stop by with your family and share in the holiday cheer. Free. 2:15 until 4 p.m. 54-22 Skillman Ave., Woodside. Call 718-429-4700 for more information. Are you a teen interested in all things digital media? Head over to the Museum of the Moving Image for Teen Digital Media Lab to experiment with media-making, play vintage arcade games and learn hacking tools. Pizza will be served. All experience levels are welcome. Ages 14 and up. Free. 4:00 p.m. 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria. For more information, visit movingimage.us. SATURDAY, DEC. 19 Meet Santa and his elves at Food Bazaar Supermarket. Drop off any non-perishable food items and have a free photo taken. Food Bazaar LIC will match all donations collected and send off the proceeds to City Harvest. Noon to 5 p.m. 42-02 Northern Blvd., LIC. Help bring peace and justice to the galaxy by making your own lightsaber at the New York Hall of Science. Learn how to tape cast and create simple circuits while forging your Jedi weapon. Suggested for ages 6 and older. $7 per adult/ child pair plus NYSCI admission. Three hour-long sessions beginning at 1, 2:30 and 4 p.m. 47-01 111th St., Corona. Visit nysci.org for more info. EDITOR’S PICK Ever wonder why squirrels act so “nutty” in the fall? Bring your child to Alley Pond Environmental Center to learn how squirrels prepare for the winter. Play games, interact with live animals, make a craft and have a snack. Ages 4 to 6. Preregistration required. $17 for members, $23 for non-members. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. Visit alleypond.com for more information. Stop by the main branch of Maspeth Federal Savings Bank to meet Santa and enjoy a special holiday performance by the Gollard Carolers. Free. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 56-18 69th St., Maspeth. Attend the Holiday Spectacular at Al Oerter Recreation Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun, including a bouncy house, games, crafts, movies and a very special visit from Santa. All ages welcome. Free. 2 to 5 p.m. 131-40 Fowler St., Flushing. Visit nycgovparks.org to learn more. SUNDAY, DEC. 20 Stop by The Standing Room for free comedy and an all night happy hour. Laugh, drink and hang out with the comedians. 8 p.m. 47-38 Vernon Blvd., LIC. Visit standingroomlic.com for more info. Visit Santa at Learning Express Toys as you get some Christmas shopping done. A 15 percent discount will be given to all who attend the event. 2 to 4 p.m. 161-18 Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach. Get into the holiday spirit with The Queens Symphony Orchestra. The intimate group will play traditional holiday favorites that will put you in a 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! Grab some friends, wear your ugliest holiday sweater and drop by the Beer Garden at Bohemian Hall for an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party. Friday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m. to midnight. 29-19 24th Ave., Astoria. Go to bohemianhall.com for more information.
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