22 TIMES • JUNE 25, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.timesnewsweekly.com happenings JUNE25 - J U L Y 1 POETRY AND COFFEE GET TOGETHER This Sunday, June 28, Poetry & Coffee get-togethers take on a life of their own as they exceed expectations. Bring a poem that isn’t your own work and is not a traditional love poem. Instead bring one that is about love of oneself or about reasons not to love. Please come with 20 copies of your poem to share with the group. 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are free but they must be reserved in advance. You must have a ticket to attend. Topos Bookstore Cafe, 788 Woodward Ave., Ridgewood. For more information, visit poetryandcoffee.com. Thursday, June 25 Nowadays: Outdoor Food & Drink Venue is all about being outdoors while enjoying good food for meat-eaters, vegetarians and vegans. There will be games going on such as ping-pong and checkers, while enjoying grass to lie in. Beer, sangria, sodas and wine will be available, and the kitchen will be open until an hour prior to closing. 4 p.m. to midnight. Nowadays, 56-06 Cooper Ave., Ridgewood. For more information, visit nowadays.nyc.com. “Jack and the Beanstalk,” has been a true American icon with his positive energy and can-do attitude. Nappy’s Puppets is presenting an action-packed show using handcrafted shadow puppets. This funny, fast-paced show is based on a collection of Appalachian short stories. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Maspeth. For more information, visit queenslibrary.org. Christ the King high school welcomes I.S. 93’s graduating class. The intermediate school will be using the high school’s auditorium for their graduating class. 9 a.m. to noon. Christ the King Campus, 68-02 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village. For more information, visit ctkny.org. “Shrek the Musical” is all about an unlikely hero who nds himself on a journey with an energetic donkey and a quite interesting princess. This play will be presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Buddy Monument in Forest Park, Park Lane South and Myrtle Avenue. For more information, contact 718-235-4100. The Astoria Park Festival is a four-day summer favorite that could kick off your summer plans. There will be rides, games, food and entertainment for the whole family. The festival runs through Sunday, June 28. There is no admission fee. Astoria Park and Pool, 19th Street and Hoyt Avenue North. For more information, visit nycgovparks.org. Zumba dance instructor Audrey Bright- Greene is kicking off summer reading fun with some zumba moves. There will be a workshop held for children ages 6 to 12. This fun and easy-to-follow class has great music and kid-friendly moves. 4 to 5 p.m. Free. Lessons run through Friday, June 26. Queensboro Hill. For more information, visit queenslibrary.org. Friday, June 26 “Princess Protection Program” is a family movie starring many familiar faces. Disney stars Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato play the two main characters in the 2009, G-rated Disney Channel adventure. 4 to 5:30 p.m. Ridgewood branch of the Queens Library, 20-12 Madison St. For more information, visit queenslibrary.org. Saturday, June 27 “Leading the Way: Six Outstanding Women of Queens!” is a production highlighting six historic women. These women include Betty Friedan, Grace Lee Boggs, Helen Keller, Lisa Randall, Yeou-Cheng Ma and Rise Stevens. 2 to 4:30 p.m. The ticket cost is $3 to $5. Queens Historical Society, 143-35 37th Ave., Flushing. For more information, visit itsinqueens.com. Bonkerz the Clown is a wise-cracking clown that is proud to bring his show to Queens. Bonkerz makes jokes and does various magic tricks, while looking for volunteers to help. 2 to 4 p.m. Cost is free. There is a fee to ride the carousel and purchase items from the concession stand. Carousel in Forest Park, Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest Park Drive. For more information, contact 718-788- 2676. Relay For Life is an annual overnight event that is held each year. It’s participation and sponsorship help to raise money to bene t the American Cancer Society. Fred Haller will be this year’s event coordinator. 4 p.m. on Saturday to 8 a.m. on Sunday. Juniper Valley Park Athletic Field, Middle Village. For more information, visit glendalenykiwanis.org. Sunday, June 28 Following India’s 1947 independence was marked by Indian modern art. 1997 signaled the start of newly globalized contemporary art world, while India experienced economic liberalization and political instability. The Indian Modernism to Contemporary India is an exhibit displaying photos from these times. Noon to 6 p.m. The ticket cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children. Queens Museum of Art, 111-01 Corona Ave., Flushing Meadows Corona Park. For more information, visit itsinqueens.com. Monday, June 29 Area 5 has been a gallery featuring 1960s bronzes. This summer, a re-installation and progressive de-installation of Noguchi’s Bronze Gallery will take place. Ticket cost is $5 to $10. The Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33rd Rd. at Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City. For more information, contact 718-204-7088. Dancing Under the Stars ballroom lessons will be offered for everyone. Lessons for people of all levels will be given. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Admission cost is free. Wallenberg Square, Forest Park, Metropolitan Avenue and Park Lane South. For more information, contact 718- 235-4100. EDITOR’S PICK
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