FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com AUGUST 18, 2016 • TIMES 25 happenings AUG.. - AUG.. Thursday, Aug. 18 Sports: Olympic Viewing Party w/ Burritos @ Aunt Ginny’s If you’re like us and don’t have cable (or even a TV) you can still partake in some Olympics fever. Aunt Ginny’s is showing the Olympics on their big projector screen every night. Their new dinner menu, which features Austin-style burritos and tacos, delivered to your barstool, will ensure you don’t have to miss a second of the games. Aunt Ginny’s is open from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. and is located at 652 Woodward Ave. Friday, Aug. 19 Music: The Prits, Salt Circles, Open Wide, Abraham King @ The Footlight To the joy of music lovers, new venue The Footlight opened last month, bringing regular programming and shows several nights a week to the neighborhood. This Friday, the venue brings rockers, The Prits. The show goes from 8 p.m. to midnight and features four bands. The Footlight is located at 465 Seneca Ave. Song: Kirtan @ All Yoga NYC This Friday, following the Friday Night flow, there will be a celebration of music and expression at our favorite neighborhood yoga spot, All Yoga. Come listen to the harmonium and sing along to chants. Class runs from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. and the kirtan is directly following. All Yoga is located at 780 Woodward Ave. Saturday, Aug. 20 Community: Ridgewood Youthmarket The Ridgewood Youthmarket, run in partnership with Ridgewood Local Development Corporation and the Myrtle Avenue Business Improvement District, is now in its eighth season! Youth from Bushwick and Ridgewood come out to this lively market each Saturday to sell fresh fruits and vegetables purchased from Greenmarket Co. The market takes place every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Nov. 19 at Cypress and Myrtle avenues. Art: Art Party @ The Bad Old Days Join Berry Thief Studios for their second Art Party! This time, the focus will be on finger paints and will get a little messy! They are offering a two-for-one house beer and wine special. Tickets are $10 and available at the door or online here. The event runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Bad Old Days is located at 1684 Woodbine St. Sunday, Aug. 21 Workout: First Workout Free @ Cross t Bridge & Tunnel It’s the weekend, and maybe the last thing you want to do is work hard … but you might be surprised how much more energy you have after a solid workout. You’ll also feel so good about yourself! The mission of CrossFit Bridge & Tunnel is to provide the Ridgewood community with quality programming and education in a facility where their athletes can strive for physical excellence and a healthy lifestyle. Why not give it a shot? After all, the first, trial class is free! That class is at noon on Sunday and the gym is located at 1645 Decatur St. Party: Mister Sunday @ Nowadays Sundays are best spent in the presence of good friends and music … and day-drinking. That’s why checking out legendary NYC party Mister Sunday‘s summer residency at outdoor beer garden Nowadays is the perfect fit. Go soak up the dog days of summer and dance it out. The party’s hours are 3 to 9 p.m, but Nowadays stays open until midnight. Tickets are $20 (although the first 50 people through the door before 4 p.m. get in for $10!) and Nowadays is located at 56-06 Cooper Ave. Monday, Aug. 15 Show: Talent Show NYC @ Footlight Every MondayThe Footlight has a talent show! And this isn’t just your average talent show … two weeks ago, NYC comedian Hannibal Buress showed up! So bring whatever you got and be on the lookout for special guests. EDITOR’S PICK The event is free and kicks off around 8 p.m. The Footlight is located at 465 Seneca Ave. Music: Karaoke Tuesdays @ Ridgewood Ale House On Tuesdays, let your inner pop star shine at Ridgewood Ale House. Don’t worry if you’re shy; a few ales will provide ample liquid confidence! And don’t hesitate to order a wood-fired pizza, too! Ridgewood Ale House is located at 57-38 Myrtle Ave., and the event takes place from 9 p.m. to midnight. Wednesday, Aug. 17 Food: Rangoon NoodleLab Pop up @ Bodega Bar The authentic flavors of east Asia await every Wednesday at this Burmese food pop-up over at The Bodega Bar just a block over from the Queens border in neighboring Bushwick. The menu is small and so is the kitchen space, but it’s tasty nonetheless! We recommend the chicken coconut noodle soup ($11). The pop-up is open Wednesdays from 6 to 11 p.m. at 24 St. Nicholas Ave., Bushwick, Brooklyn. 18 24 Counseling Programs Glenridge Alanon, family and friends of alcoholChurch, Palmetto Street and 60th Place in 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 in 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 in the Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave. in 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. in Richmond Hill. All boys ages 10 ½ to 17 are welcome. For more information, call 718- 478-5747. Sunnyside Drum Corps meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at All Saints Church, 43-12 46th St. in Sunnyside, one block off Queens Boulevard. Boys and girls ages 7 to 17 are invited to join. For more information, call 718-786-4141. St. Margaret Boy Scout Troops 119 meets every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at St. Margaret Parish Center, 80th Street off Juniper Valley Road, in Middle Village. Boys ages 11 to 17 are welcome. Cub Scouts Pack 383 meets every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Pancras Pfeifer Hall, Myrtle Avenue and 68th Street in Glendale. For more information, call 718-938-2073. ATTENTION: Want your event on this page? Post it on QNS.com! It’s never been easier to submit a Happening. Become a registered member at www.qns.com, visit the Events page, click the “Add Event” bar at left, complete the form and click “Post Event.” You can even post a photo or a ier for your event. It takes only a couple of minutes to complete, and it’s absolutely FREE! We’ll select entries on our QNS.com Events site for our Happenings page in the Queens Courier and Ridgewood Times. Let all of Queens know what’s going on tomorrow by posting it on QNS.com today! ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Ongoing Senior Programs Ridgewood Older Adult Center, 59-14 70th Ave., Welcomes New Members 60 Years Of Age Or Older Every Weekday. For More Information, Call 718-456-2000. Ridgewood-Bushwick Senior Center, 319 Stanhope St., Will Hold Various Programs. For More Information, Call 718-366-3038. Peter Cardella Senior Center, 68-52 Fresh Pond Rd., Ridgewood, Will Hold Various Programs. For More Information, Call 718-497-2908. Self-Help Maspeth Senior Center, 69-61 Grand Ave., Will Hold Beading, Jewelry And Other Programs. Hot Lunch Served At Noon. Transportation Available. For More Information, Call 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. And Tai-Chi Chuan At 10:15 A.M. For More Information, Call 718-894-3441. Rego Park Senior Center, 93-29 Queens Blvd., Will Hold Various Programs. For More Information, Call 718-896-8751. Sunnyside Senior Center, 43-31 39th St., Will Hold Various Programs. For More Information, Call 718-392-6944. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Photo via Facebook Raise a ruckus with the robust brass NOLA/NYC ensemble High & Mighty Brass Band, presented by the Kupferberg Center. O’Donahue Park (Beach 17th Street, Rockaways), 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19, FREE.
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