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THURSDAY, DEC. 13
An Evening with Grammy Nominee
Jorge Glem and his Trio: “Holiday
Highlights” — Grammy-nominated cuatro
player, mandolinist and musical
producer Jorge Glem is without a doubt
one of Venezuela’s musical treasures.
Born in Cumaná, Venezuela, Glem, who
currently resides in New York City, has
set out with a clear and driven purpose
of presenting the Venezuelan cuatro as
a universal instrument.
When: Thursday, Dec. 13, from 6 to
7:30 p.m.
Where: Central Library, 89-11 Merrick
Blvd., Jamaica
Cost: Free
FRIDAY, DEC. 14
Navidad: A Mexican-American
Christmas — Catch the final performances
of The Calpulli Mexican Dance
Company production, which celebrates
the holiday traditions experienced by
a young person of Mexican immigrant
parents growing up in New York City.
From Aztec-inspired dance to Christmas
carols, the youngster tries to bring
their two worlds together. In a dream,
they imagine the fusion of Mariachi
music with Tchaikovsky, folk dance
with ballet, and the wonderment of their
two cultures.
When: Friday, Dec. 14, and Saturday,
Dec. 15, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 16, 4 p.m.
Where: Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17
Greenpoint Ave., Long Island City.
Cost: $37-$45
SATURDAY, DEC. 15
Gingerbread Land 2018 Workshops
— Make your own GingerBread Lane
house or train! This year’s GingerBread
Lane workshops will give you the option
to design and build your own gingerbread
house or train — it’s up to you to
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decide which one you want to create.
Each participant will receive a kit with
all of the materials that Chef Jon Lovitch
uses to create his GingerBread Lane
exhibit including gingerbread pieces,
icing and candy.
When: Saturday, Dec. 15, 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: New York Hall of Science, 47-
01 111th St., Corona.
Cost: $15; $10 for members
Candlelight Tours — Enjoy music
from local musicians and tours of the
holiday decorated Onderdonk House.
When: Saturday, Dec. 15, from 6 to
9 p.m.
Where: Onderdonk House, 1820
Flushing Ave., Ridgewood.
Cost: $5 donation; members free
Coming to America Theme Party
— Join us as we celebrate the 30th
anniversary with a movie screening
and a giant immersive party. Guests
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can expect a memorable experience
at this one-of-a-kind event that brings
moments from the screen to life. Be part
of a gigantic dance party as we jump
into music from Africa, and all the way
back to classic ‘70s and ‘80s songs. Enjoy
special performances, delicious themed
food and much more. Dress up as your
favorite character for a chance to win an
amazing trip to Ghana or Kenya in April
2019! This is a night for fans to come and
celebrate a timeless classic fi lm.
When: Saturday, Dec. 15, from 10 p.m.
to 4 a.m.
Where: Knockdown Center, 52-19
Flushing Ave., Maspeth.
Cost: $25-$45
SUNDAY, DEC. 16
Syrian Films Presented by ArteEast —
Please join us for a special film program for
Artistic Freedom Initiative’s Community
Partnership Exhibition: Executive (Dis)
Order: Art, Displacement, & the Ban. This
associated film program is organized by
ArteEast, featuring two Syrian films –
one animated short and a feature film.
When: Sunday, Dec. 16, 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Queens Museum, New York
City Building, Corona
Cost: Free
MONDAY, DEC. 17
Musical Theater Mayhem! — Musical
theatre nerds unite! Come join us at Q.E.D.
for a night of showtunes and comedy.
When: Monday, Dec. 17, from 9 to
10:30 p.m.
Where: Q.E.D., 27-16 23rd Ave., Astoria.
Cost: $5
TUESDAY, DEC. 18
Lip Sync Battle — See if you have what
it takes to be the lip syncing champion
of Woodhaven Library. Pre-registration
required. Sign-ups start Monday, Dec. 3.
When: Tuesday, Dec. 18, from 4 to
5 p.m.
Where: Woodhaven branch of the
Queens Library, 85-41 Forest Pkwy.,
Woodhaven
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19
It’s Time for Kind: Aft ernoon Film
Screening “Music Of Silence” — Based on
the extraordinary true story of Andrea
Bocelli, a blind boy who against all odds
becomes one of the most world-renowned
opera singers. To date, he has sold over
80 million records worldwide. (2017) For
more It’s Time for Kind programming,
visit queenslib.org/itstimeforkind2018.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 19, from 1 to
3:30 p.m.
Where: Hillcrest Branch of the
Queens Library, 187-05 Union Tpke.,
Flushing
Cost: Free
“The Nutcracker” is the perennial favorite of generations of children and
“children at heart.” The treasured holiday adventure follows a little girl’s
journey through a fantasy world of fairies, princes, toy soldiers, and an
army of mice. Thrill to the same authentic Russian choreography that is
performed in Moscow by the famous Bolshoi Ballet.
When: Saturday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m.
Where: Kupferberg Center for the Arts, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing.
Cost: $23-$42
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., off ers recreation
and fi tness 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.
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