24 TIMES • OCTOBER 22, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.timesnewsweekly.com happenings OCT .22 -OCT.27 Thursday, Oct. 22 Contemplate the meaning of time and space at the Knockdown Center’s new exhibition, “Sous Observation/Spaces Under Scrutiny.” The exhibition brings together six installations by eight Quebec artists. Each piece is centered around the notions of movement, space, sound and the connections between seeing and hearing. Oct. 22 to 24. Free admission. The Knockdown Center, 52-19 Flushing Ave., Maspeth. 347-915-5615, http:// knockdown.center/event/quebec-digital/. Wine lovers are invited to join certi ed sommelier (and self-proclaimed wine dork) Paul Guerzon III for a two-part class on wine tasting. Paul will guide you through ve wines in each class, providing detailed information about tasting techniques, wine styles, terroir and pairings. This class is ideal for beginner wine tasters, but seasoned tasters can brush up on the basics, too! 7:30 p.m. $50 for both classes. Square Wine & Spirits, 24-20 Jackson Ave., Long Island City. 718-707-9911, http://www. licpartnership.org/events/squarewinespirits class-6. Join artist Dezi G at the Woodhaven House for PaintNite, an evening event full of artistic painting, drinks and live music. Participants at this event will learn how to paint “Morning Ride.” 7 to 11 p.m. $65 per person. Woodhaven House, 63-98 Woodhaven Blvd., Rego Park. http:// murphguide.com/woodhavenhouse/ events/. Friday, Oct. 23 Enjoy a night of breathtaking art at the opening reception of “The Brilliant Four Art Exhibition.” Flushing Town Hall will be showcasing the stunning watercolor, charcoal, oil and calligraphy art of four famous artists — Arthur Liu, Melissa Yung, Jin Hua Wang and Paul Li. Opening reception will be Oct. 23, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Exhibition runs from noon to 6 p.m. until November 1. Free admission. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing. 718-463-7700, http://www. ushingtownhall.org/ Adults can unleash their inner kid in the Giant Science Showdown at the New York Hall of Science! Enjoy a night of competitive games and play with and against your friends in six scienti c showdowns using everything from lasers to cork-rockets. This event is for participants 21 and older. Oct. 23, 7 to 10 p.m. $15 per person, $10 for members. New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Corona. 718-699-0005, http://nysci.org/ events/2015-10-23/. Saturday, Oct. 24 Audiovisual masters Herman Kolgen and Nicolas Bernier will perform live at the Knockdown Center. Kolgen performs his acclaimed masterpiece, “Dust,” creating a spectacular world from mere dust particles. Bernier will present “Frequencies,” a symphony of synthetic sound synchronized with light inside small acyclic structures—a digital work visually translated into physical elements. Free admission. The Knockdown Center, 52-19 Flushing Ave., Maspeth. 347-915-5615, http://knockdown.center/event/hermankolgen and-nicolas-bernier/. Join the youth of Ridgewood and Bushwick for the Ridgewood Youthmarket! Come down to Cypress Avenue every Saturday through Nov. 21 and shop for fresh fruits and vegetables at this lively outdoor market, now in its fourth season. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Ridgewood Youthmarket, on Cypress Ave, between Myrtle and Putnam avenues, Ridgewood. http://www.grownyc.org/youthmarket/ ridgewood. Brave the darkened interior of Fort Totten’s Haunted Castle, where you will be sure to encounter the spirits and other creatures who inhabit the Bayside Historical Society’s landmark building! Photo courtesy of Socrates Sculpture Park Halloween treats and goodies will be available for purchase in the second oor reception hall...if you survive! Please note: Not for the faint-hearted. Live actors, loud noises, fog and strobe lights in use. Oct. 24, 7 to 10 p.m. $5 per person. Bayside Historical Society at Fort Totten, Bell Boulevard and 212th Street. 718-352- 1548, https://www.baysidehistorical.org/ events.html. Kids and adults be spooked and thrilled at the Queens County Farm’s haunted house! Hayrides, Halloween treats, mulled cider and other fall goodies will be sold as well. October 24 to 25, 4 to 7 p.m. $4 per person. Queens County Farm, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Floral Park. 718-347-3276, http://www.queensfarm.org/events.html. Sunday, Oct. 25 Rudolph Valentino was the rst “Latin Lover” of the silent movies in the 1920s. He lmed many iconic pictures of the time, including “Monsieur Beaucaire,” which was lmed in Astoria. His untimely death came as a huge shock to fans, many of whom claimed to see his ghost. Join tour guide, writer and Astoria resident Marie Carter for “The Life and Afterlife of Rudolph Valentino,” an illustrated lecture all about this fascinating lm star. 1:30- 2:30 p.m. $10 per person. Q.E.D. Astoria, 27-16 23rd Ave., Astoria. http://qedastoria. com/. Come enjoy Mister Sunday’s Outdoor Season Closer at the Nowadays beer garden. People of all ages are invited to attend the last event of the season with ping-pong, checkers, food for any diet, and plenty of wine, beer and fancy soda. Kids can run free. Dogs on leashes are welcome. 3 to 9 p.m. $15 per person. Nowadays, 56-06 Cooper Ave., Ridgewood. http://nowadays.nyc/ Join one of Time Magazine’s 50 most inspiration gures of all time for her visit to the New York Irish Center. Christina Noble is the founder and driving force behind the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation. Her passion for children’s rights was catalyzed by her tumultuous upbringing, and she overcame adversity to care and advocate for disadvantaged children in the streets of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. RSVP via email to chris@newyorkirishcenter.org. DOGS IN COSTUME EDITOR’S PICK Come on down to Socrates Sculpture Park for the annual Halloween Harvest Festival! Make your own costume, enjoy live music, take part in an art workshop, get your face painted, and try harvest foods from local restaurants. Bring your dog in costume for a chance to win the Annual Juried Canine Costume Contest! Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City. http://socratessculpturepark.org/program/halloween/.
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