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Thursday, August 15
2019 Waterfront Concert Series!
The New York Bee Gees!
Enjoy a night of disco performed by
The New York Bee Gees, a tribute band to
the original hit group, performing a list
of their classics from “Stayin’ Alive” to
“Night Fever,” and much more. No RSVP
is required for this fun experience for
all ages.
7:30 p.m.
Astoria Park Great Lawn
19 19th St., Astoria
Centralastoria.nyc
Admission: Free
Friday, August 16
Beer Garden Silent Disco Party
Enjoy a fun evening hosted by
Quiet Events featuring three live DJs
spinning music such as top 40 dance
hits, throwbacks from the ‘80s to early
2000s, and hip-hop and R&B music. Each
partygoer is given a pair of headphones
and can enjoy music from each of the
three channels. Ages 21 and up to enjoy
this event.
10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden
29-19 24th Ave., Astoria
Quietevents.com
Admission: $15 to $20
Saturday, August 17
Bookstore Romance Day
The Astoria Bookshop is having an
all-day long celebration in honor of
its fi rst annual Bookstore Romance
Day. The day-long event will include
complimentary rosé, heart-shaped
cookies, and a 10 percent discount off
select staff novel picks.
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Astoria Bookshop
31-29 31st St., Astoria
Astoriabookshop.com
Admission: Free
Sunday, August 18
Kayaking and Canoeing
Spend your Sunday aft ernoon with
the LIC community boathouse for free
kayaking and canoeing that is open to
all ages and experience levels. Enjoy the
view from the water and the cityscape
in this free and fun event.
1 to 4 p.m.
Hallets Cove in Socrates Sculpture
Park
31-10 Vernon Blvd., Astoria
Socratessculpturepark.org
Admission: Free
“Romeo and Juliet”
Enjoy a theatrical production of the
classic Shakespeare tale of “Romeo and
Juliet” performed by the Rude Grooms
Company. The 90-minute play is a great
idea for the entire family to participate
in.
1:30 p.m.
The Plaxall Gallery
5-25 46th Ave., Long Island City
Rudegrooms.com
Admission: Free
Monday, August 19
Movies on the Waterfront Series:
“The Godfather”
Spend your Monday night at Astoria
Park for a showing of the classic fi lm,
“The Godfather.” No RSVP is necessary;
just bring a blanket to sit on and enjoy
the fi lm in the warm summer night.
8:15 to 10:15 p.m.
Astoria Park Lawn in Astoria Park
Shore Blvd., Astoria
Centralastoria.nyc
Admission: Free
Tuesday, August 20
Zumba and Pilates for Seniors
Seniors ages 60 and up are invited to
join in on this fun fi tness class featuring
a mix of low- and high-intensity
workouts with Zumba and stretching
with pilates.
11 a.m. to noon
Forest Park
Seuff ert Bandshell
Forest Park Dr., Woodhaven
Nycgovparks.org
Admission: Free
Wednesday, August 21
Movies Under the Stars: “Spider-
Man: Into the Spider-Verse”
Enjoy a mid-week movie night in the
outdoors for a showing of “Spider-Man”
that will be a fun and entertaining night
for the entire family and all ages to enjoy.
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the
fi lm under the night sky.
9 to 11 p.m.
Unisphere
Flushing Meadows Corona Park,
Corona
Nycgovparks.org
Admission: Free
EDITOR'S
PICK
COUNSELING PROGRAMS
• 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 affected
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.
• MASPETH TOWN HALL hosts a
monthly bereavement group every
second Wednesday of the month
from 2:30 to 4 p.m., 53-37 72nd
St., Maspeth. Light refreshments
and handouts will be provided.
For more information, call 718-
335-6049.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
• ST. MARGARET TROOP 119
meets every Tuesday from 7 to
9:15 p.m. at St. Margaret Parish
Hall, 66-05 79th Place, Middle
Village. For more information,
call 718-894-4099.
• 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.
• CUB SCOUT TROOP 106
meets every Friday from 7:30
to 8:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran
Church, 81st Street between
Penelope Avenue and Juniper
Boulevard South, Middle Village.
For more information, email
communications.pack106@gmail.
com.
• 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 Road,
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.
EDITOR’S PICK
Stargazing on the Waterfront
The Amateur Astronomers Association of New York is hosting this free event for
an evening of stargazing on the waterfront at Hunter’s Point. All ages are welcome
to join in for a fun and insightful evening.
Friday, Aug. 16
8 to 10 p.m.
Hunter’s Point South Park
35-02 Borden Ave., Long Island City
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Admission: Free
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