It’s In Queens! News From The Queens Tourism Council Let’s dance ... or let’s watch highly acclaimed, highly trained dance troupes, since a few are coming to Queens this week. There are also plenty of outdoor activities—hiking, biking, doing the luge, bird-watching, celebrating Earth Day—as well as the Osmond Brothers, comic Steve Solomon, and the borough’s premiere food-andnetworking event, Queens Taste Here’s the rundown. • Tonight (Thursday), Apr. 24, Tone and Color Concert, 1 p.m. The Quintet of the Americas, a woodwind group widely known for its expertise in South American music, performs Latin jazz, tango and other genres. Free. Community Mediation Services, 89-64 163rd St., Jamaica, www.quintet.org. • Friday, Apr. 25, through Sunday, May 11, King Lear, times vary. Queens-based Titan Theater Company concludes its critically acclaimed, award-winning second season with its take on Shakespeare’s intimate family drama about an aging king and his three daughters. Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing Meadows Corona Park, www.queenstheatre.org. • Friday, Apr. 25, Pleading Against Prophecy, 8 p.m. In-Sight Dance Company presents its third Millennial Ballet, an original dance work set to “Water in a Whale,” the -SEE TOURISM ON PG. 56- Community CALENDAR 2014. Queens & Brooklyn debut album of critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Jillette Johnson. $15/$10 in advance. Jamaica Performing Arts Center, 153-10 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, www.insightdance.org. • Friday, Apr. 25, through Sunday, May 18, Calpulli Mexican Dance Company, times vary. This troupe pays tribute to the joys and soul of Mexico. The program includes the debut of Flores Chiapanecas (Flowers from Chiapas) with live marimba accompaniment. Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m, and Sundays, 4 p.m. $35/$32 for students and seniors/$30 on Fridays. Thalía Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside, www.thaliatheatre.org. • Saturday, Apr. 26, My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish, and I’m in Therapy, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. (also Sunday, Apr. 27, at 3 p.m). Steve Solomon provides an evening of hysterical comedy with the voices of about 30 hilarious characters and situations. $35/$25 for rear seating. Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing Meadows Corona Park, www.queenstheatre.org. • Saturday, Apr. 26, Take Root, 8 p.m. ClancyWorks Dance Company presents two works choreographed by Adrienne Clancy. “Driven by the female heartbeat” examines the roles women take on in the 21st century. TODAY 2nd ANNUAL TASTE OF RIDGEWOOD sponsored by the Ridgewood YMCA will be held at the Y, 69-02 64th St., Ridgewood off Fresh Pond Road from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Over 20 restaurants and caterers will participate. Baby sitting available from 6 months to 7 years, valet parking. For ticket information call 1-212-912-2180. JUNIPER PARK CIVIC ASSOC. will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Hope auditorium, Eliot Ave., and 71st St., Middle Village. MASPETH WEST END BLOCK ASSOC. will meet at 7 p.m. at Trinity St Andrews Church, 60th St., between 60th Ave and 60th Road,. Maspeth. 112th PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the station house, Yellowstone Blvd., and Austin St., Forest Hills.W OODHAVEN RESIDENTS BLOCK ASSOC. will hold a Town Hall meeting at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 89-02 91st St.. Woodhaven. All invited. 38TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT PART B REGULAR DEMOCRATIC CLUB will host their monthly meeting on Wednesday April 23rd at 7:30 PM at the Richmond Hill Block Association, 110- 08 Jamaica Ave. Richmond Hill. GLENDALE KIWANIS will meet at Zum Stammtisch restaurant, Myrtle Ave. and 70th St., at 12:30 p.m. MASPETH KIWANIS will meet at O’Neills Restaurant, 64-21 53rd Drive, Maspeth at 12:15 p.m. RIDGEWOOD OLDER ADULT CENTER, 59-14 70th Ave., welcomes new members 60 years of age or older. Weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Many programs and meals daily. For more information, call 1-718-456-2000. REGO PARK SENIOR CENTER, 93-29 Queens Blvd., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-896-8751. RIDGEWOOD-BUSHWICK SENIOR CENTER, 319 Stanhope St., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718- 366-3038. PETER CARDELLA SENIOR CENTER, 68-52 Fresh Pond Rd., Ridgewood, will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-497-2908. SUNNYSIDE SENIOR CENTER, 43-31 39th St., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-392-6944. SELF-HELP MASPETH Senior Center, 69-61 Grand Ave., will hold beading, jewelry and bingo. Hot lunch at noon. Transportation available. For more information, call 1-718-429-3636. MIDDLE VILLAGE Adult Center, 69-10 75th St., will hold arts and crafts at 10 a.m., sit and be fit -SEE CALENDAR ON PG. 23- TIMES, THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2014 • 20
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