26 MARCH 23, 2017 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM THURSDAY, MARCH 23 The Secret Theatre will be putting on their rendition of the William Shakespeare classic “King Lear” on Thursday, March 23. Come see as King Lear is faced with dividing his New York City real estate empire between his battling children while faced with the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Tickets $18 in advance and $20 at the door. Shows at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. The Secret Theatre, 44-02 23rd St., Long Island City. To purchase tickets, visit sectrettheatre.com. FRIDAY, MARCH 24 Two cultures, one stage and one open dance floor. Flushing Town Hall will be hosting a global musical mashup of Basilio Georges and NYC’s premier fl amenco and tango groups Flamenco Latino and Lucy Blanco and the Afri-Garifuna Jazz ensemble. Experience the musical culture of Spain and the endangered culture of Garifuna music. $16 per person. March 24 at 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, visit fl ushingtownhall.com. SATURDAY, MARCH 25 The Forest Park Carousel’s opening season ride and concert will be held on Saturday, March 25. Rising pop star Demiana Esposito will be hosting with special guest DJ Lusion. Free excluding fee to ride carousel. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Forest Park, Richmond Hill. Go back in time and explore some local history by candlelight at the Onderdonk House in Ridgewood on Saturday night. The Greater Ridgewood Historical Society will host candlelight tours of the Onderdonk House, which dates back to Colonial times when the city was occupied by the Dutch. The event will feature live music and refreshments. Admission EDITOR'S PICK is $5 for adults, children and society members are free. 5 to 8 p.m., Onderdonk House, 1820 Flushing Ave., Ridgewood. For more information, call 718-456-1776 or visit www.onderdonkhouse. org. In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Hell Gate Bridge, the Greater Astoria Historical Society, Queenscapes and A Story of Astoria is hosting a commemorative photo walk on Saturday, March 25. The meeting spot will be at Socrates Sculpture Park with stops at Astoria Houses, Welling Court, Shore Boulevard and lastly, Hell Gate Bridge. Free. 11:45 a.m. Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City. For more information, visit astorialic.org or the Greater Astoria Historical Society Instagram @lichistory. SUNDAY, MARCH 26 Join a park ranger on a walking tour of Fort Tilden on Sunday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn the history of the fort in defending New York Harbor during World War I, World War II and the Cold War. Free. Fort Tilden, 169 Breezy Point Blvd., Breezy Point. For more info, call 718-318-4300. MONDAY, MARCH 27 If you’re interested in learning how to read Korean in a short amount of time, visit the Woodside Library on Wednesday, March 27. This course teaches participants the Korean language and about its culture and society. Preregistration is required. 1 to 3:30 p.m. Queens Library at Woodside, 54-22 Skillman Ave., Woodside. To register, visit queenslibrary.org or call 718-429-4700. TUESDAY, MARCH 28 The Queens Library at Baisley Park will have a creative writing workshop for kids on Tuesday, March 28, from 4 to 5 p.m. Children will strengthen their poetic muscles by participating in words games along with learning writing practices and processes. For ages 8 to 14. Free. Baisley Park Library, 117-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 The Queens Council on the Arts will be holding their monthly dinner meeting “Creative Conversations” on Wednesday, March 29. This program gives Queens artists a chance to network, organize, meet community stakeholders and develop ways to advocate for the community. Ryan Gilliam, chair of Fourth Arts Block and artistic and executive director of Downtown Art, will discuss founding artists driven spaces and establishing a cultural district. Free. 6 p.m. SUNY Queens Educational Opportunity Center, 158-29 Archer Ave., Jamaica. For more info and to RSVP, visit queenscouncilarts.org. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Boy Scouts Troop 383 will be hosting a pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 26, at St. Pancras School. $5 per person for all you can eat pancakes. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pfi efer Hall, St. Pancras School, 68-20 Myrtle Ave., Glendale. COUNSELING PROGRAMS • GLENDALE ALANON, a program for families and friends of alcoholics, meets every Wednesday night at Trinity Reformed Church, Palmetto Street and 60th Place, Ridgewood, Beginners meet at 7:30 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 8:10 p.m. • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 21st Avenue and 32nd Street, Astoria. For more information, call 718-520-5021. • NAR-ANON, a self-help support group for those aff ected by a loved one’s drug abuse, meets every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the basement of the Church of the Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills. For more information, call 800-984-0066. YOUTH ACTIVITIES • BOY SCOUT TROOP 28 meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 86-20 114th St., Richmond Hill. All boys ages 10 1/2 to 17 are welcome. For information, call 718-478-5747. • SUNNYSIDE DRUM CORPS meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at All Saints Church, 43-12 46th St., one block off Queens Boulevard, Sunnyside. Boys and girls ages 7 to 17 are invited to join. For more information, call 718-786-4141. • BOY SCOUT TROOP 119 meets every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at St. Margaret Parish Center, 80th Street off Juniper Valley Road, Middle Village. Boys ages 11 to 17 are welcome. • CUB SCOUT PACK 383 meets every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Pancras Pfeifer Hall, Myrtle Avenue and 68th Street, Glendale. For more information, call 718-938-2073. ONGOING SENIOR PROGRAMS • RIDGEWOOD OLDER ADULT CENTER, 59-14 70th Ave., Ridgewood, welcomes new members 60 years of age and older every weekday. For more information, call 718-456-2000. • RIDGEWOOD-BUSHWICK SENIOR CENTER, 319 Stanhope St., Bushwick, holds various programs every day. Call 718-366-3083 for more information. • PETER CARDELLA SENIOR CENTER, 68-52 Fresh Pond Rd., Ridgewood, holds breakfast and lunch every weekday, as well as a variety of programs. For more information, call 718-497-2908. • SELF-HELP MASPETH SENIOR CENTER, 69-61 Grand Ave., holds beading, jewelry and other programs daily. Hot lunch served at noon. Transportation available. For details, call 718-429-3636. • MIDDLE VILLAGE ADULT CENTER, 69-10 75th St., offers recreation and fitness classes, including zumba, yoga and computers. Daily transportation, bingo and hot lunches. Scheduled bus trips available. Free membership for adults 60+. For more information, call 718-894-3441. • REGO PARK SENIOR CENTER, 93-29 Queens Blvd., holds a variety of programs every day. For more information, call 718-896-8751. • SUNNYSIDE SENIOR CENTER, 43-31 39th St., holds programs daily. Call 718-392-6944 for more information.
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