It’s In Queens! News From The Queens Tourism Council A circus, a retrospective on a Japanese filmmaker, the mother of all parenting expositions and an ensemble musical are big ticket items this week. But there are also sheepshearing, comedy, shopping, history and cleaning opportunities. Here’s the rundown. • Today (Thursday), May 1, Allegro, times vary (runs through May 17). This rarely seen musical from the legendary Rodgers and Hammerstein follows Joseph Taylor Jr. from birth to age 35. From the tranquility of his small Midwestern hometown to the hectic din of big city life, this doctor’s son loses sight of his goals and struggles to avoid compromising his principles. Thurs. and Fri. at 8 p.m; Sat. at 2 p.m and 8 p.m. $18/$12 seniors and students. Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 30-44 Crescent St., Astoria, www.apacny.org. • Thursday, May 1, Universoul Circus, times vary (runs through May 10). Enjoy a highly interactive combination of circus arts, theater and music that spans genres, including Pop, Classic R&B, Latin, Hip Hop, Jazz and Gospel. $22-$48, Roy Wilkins Park, Merrick and Baisley boulevards, Jamaica, www.universoulcircus.com. • Thursday, May 1, A Colorful Expression of Mind, 5 p.m. Opening of an art show featuring work by people diagnosed with psychiatric -SEE TOURISM ON PG. 57- Community CALENDAR Queens & Brooklyn disorders. Spearheaded by Venture House, this exhibit includes paintings, sculptures, graphic art, and multimedia pieces. Runs through June 29. Queensborough Community College Art Gallery at 222-05 56th Ave., Bayside, www.qcc.cuny.edu/artgallery. • Friday, May 2, Ugetsu, 7 p.m. The Museum of the Moving Image (MMI) honors Kenji Mizoguchi (1898-1956), who produced 85 films that spanned the silent and sound eras in Japan. Ugetsu is about two brothers in war-torn 16-century Japan who leave their wives and village to pursue wealth and martial glory. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us. • Saturday, May 3, A Celebration of Irish Music, 7:30 p.m. Producer, recording engineer, singer and multiinstrumentalist Gabriel Donohue welcomes an all star line up of musical guests. New York Irish Center, 10-40 Jackson Avenue, LIC, www.nyirish.org. • Saturday, May 3, Kew Gardens Spring Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check out more than 30 vendors selling everything from books to antiques to pottery. All vendor fees benefit Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s pediatric department. (Rain date: May 10). LIRR North Parking Lot, 82-60 Austin St., Kew Gardens. • Saturday, May 3, Beach 121st TODAY RIDGEWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS AND CIVIC ASSOC. will meet at 7 p.m. at the Ridgewood Older Adult Center, 70th Ave. off Forest Ave., Ridgewood. GLENDALE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC. will meet at 7:30 p.m. at St Pancras Parish Hall, Myrtle Ave., and 68th St., Glendale. COMMUNITY BOARD 2 will hold a public hearing and public meeting at 7 p.m. at Sunnyside Senior Center, 43-31 39th St., Sunnyside. COMMUNITY BOARD 10 will hold a public hearing and public meeting at 7:45 p.m. at the K of C Hall, 135-45 Lefferts Blvd., South Ozone Park. STATE SEN. JOSEPH ADDABBO will have his mobile office available at the Broad Channel Library, 1626 Cross Bay Blvd., from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For information call 1-718-738-1111. GLENDALE KIWANIS will meet and celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Edison Place, Cooper Ave., and 71st St., Glendale 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 at 1 p.m., Tai-Chi-Chuan at 10:15 a.m. For more information, call 1-718-894-3441. THE WOODSIDE CLINIC, 61- 20 Woodside Ave., provides support groups, human services, day activity program, food pantry, -SEE CALENDAR ON PG. 22- TIMES, THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2014 • 20
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