8 DECEMBER 16, 2021 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM
WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO DO IN QUEENS
THURSDAY, DEC. 16
Holiday Social + Open Mic Safe Space: A Holiday-themed networking event and
open mic is being held at CK Studios. Catered to “artists, comedians, writers, poets
and creatives who identify as LGBTQ2SIA+ and BIPOC,” the event is for any type of
art and to be a safe space.
When: 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Where: CK Studios, 39-45 Crescent St., Long Island City
Cost: $5 online, $10 at door
Contact: allevents.in/queens/im-finna-talk-holiday-social-openmic/
10000223765116487
A Holiday Cabaret: Join soprano Christina Pecce and music director and pianist
Matthew Stephens for a holiday event. This cabaret performance is meant to celebrate
the joys of the season.
When: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: The-Church-in-the-Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills
Cost: $20
Contact: queensoperatheatre.org/event-details/a-holiday-cabaret-2021-12-16-19-30
FRIDAY, DEC. 17
Family Family Movie Night: Hosted by Borough President Donovan Richards Jr.,
a free screening of “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” is being held inside Queens
Borough Hall. There will be hot cocoa and doughnuts available for the movie.
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Helen Marshall Cultural Center at Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens
Blvd., Kew Gardens
Cost: Free
Contact: queensbp.org/event/borough-president-donovan-richards-hosts-afamily
movie-night-at-queens-borough-hall/
Holiday Toy Drive: Dinner, music, pictures with Santa, giveaways and more can
be found at this holiday charity event. The fi rst annual holiday drive of Wynter’s
Venue, all donations will go to the children in Need at CAMBA, a nonprofi t.
When: 5 to 10 p.m.
Where: 61-18 Myrtle Ave., Ridgewood
Cost: $10
Contact: allevents.in/queens/wynter’s-venue-presents-our-1st-annual-holidaytoy
drive/10000204198893387
SATURDAY, DEC. 18
Pop-Up and Free Film Festival: Head to the King Manor Museum this Saturday
for a free fi lm festival and holiday pop-up market. Movies will run from previous
fi lm festivals from the Queens Underground Film Festival and NY International
Arts Festival.
When: 12 to 6 p.m.
Where: King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica
Cost: Free
Contact: eventbrite.com/e/creative-holiday-artist-market-pop-up-free-filmfestival
tickets-220335077147
Kids Holiday Wintry Wonder World: The second annual Wintry Wonder
World experience is here, where kids can roast marshmallows, make s’mores, ride
a train, watch movies and more. There are various attractions available for diff erent
prices.
When: 3 to 7 p.m.
Where: Believe at Bellaire, 211-17 Hollis Ave., Queens Village
Cost: $15-$32
Contact: https://allevents.in/queens/wintry-wonder-world-christmas-with-santamovies
s’mores-and-lots-more/10000217181284067
SUNDAY, DEC. 19
Winter Parade: Join the Showing Hearts Foundation, the 103rd and 113th precincts,
Coalition for Kids and more for this winter holiday parade. The fl oat will
make multiple stops along the way. Register for your child to get a gift from Santa
and his helpers!
When: 2 to 8 p.m.
Where: Multiple stops, Jamaica NY; the exact route can be found through the
link below
Cost: Free
Contact: /allevents.in/queens/holiday-jouvay-float-and-auto-parade/
10000221496430787
MONDAY, DEC. 20
Queens Center Photo with Santa: Head to the Queens Center if you haven’t
snagged a photo with Santa yet this year. Sit with Santa or socially distance
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SUNDAY, DEC. 19
‘The Nutcracker’ at Queens Theatre: “The Nutcracker,” a holiday favorite,
is coming to the Queens Theatre. Performers will be from the Sunnyside
Ballet Studio.
When: 2 to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. South, Flushing Meadows
Corona Park
Cost: $20-$30
Contact: allevents.in/queens/sunnyside-ballet-studio-the-nutcracker-~-amagical
night-2021/10000194506262467
– whatever your comfort level is.
When: 10:15 a.m. to 7:45 p.m..
Where: Queens Center, 90-15 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst
Cost: Free
Contact: local.aarp.org/event/photos-with-santa-at-queens-center-2021-12-20-elmhurst
ny.html
New Film Premiere: MoMA PS1 is presenting the premiere of “FOODTOPIA:
después de todo territorio,” (2021),” a new fi lm by Las Nietas de Nonó that refl ects
on the conditions of life on an island-colony. Both a fi lm and a record of a durational
performance, the work documents Las Nietas de Nonó walking through abandoned
buildings and streams fi lled with debris, hunting for what can be used for a meal.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: MoMA PS1, 22-25 Jackson Ave., Long Island City
Cost: Free with museum admission
Contact: www.moma.org/calendar/events/7440
TUESDAY, DEC. 21
104th Precinct Community Council meeting: Get community updates and
crime stat reports for your neighborhood at the monthly 104th precinct community
council meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend and all guests are invited to address
issues or concerns with deputy inspector Louron Hall.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Peter Cardella Senior Center, 6852 Fresh Pond Rd., Ridgewood
Cost: Free
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 22
Miracle on Dry Harbor Road: Join New York City Councilman Robert Holden
for his holiday event, “Miracle on Dry Harbor Road.” See Santa, and your Council
member for the 30th district.
When: 3 p.m.
Where: 64-69 Dry Harbor Road, Middle Village
Cost: Free
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