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Flux Factory has a pop-up skating rink produced by Springboard
Collective. Rinkworm has open skating, live performances for three
nights and karaoke. Don’t have any skates of your own? Rinkworm
even offers rentals. Co-directed by Danny Crump, Sarah Dahlinger and
Micah Snyder, Springboard Collective’s mission is to produce interactive
and sculptural environments. This event will be open daily from
Feb. 11 to 17. Donations are accepted.
When: Monday, Feb. 11, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Flux Factory, 39-31 29th St., Long Island City
Cost: Free
Contact: 307-321-3124
Every year Flushing hosts a Lunar New Year Parade. The event features
brightly colored floats, steel drummers, firecrackers and dragon dancers.
Starting at 9:30 a.m., the day will begin with coffee and donuts
as a warm-up reception for attendees at the Great Flushing Chamber
of Commerce. Hosted by the Flushing Chinese Business Association
(FCBA) and the Korean American Association of Queens (KAAQ), the
parade will commence at 11 a.m. on Union Street and 37th Avenue in
Flushing.
When: Saturday, Feb. 9, at 11 a.m.
Where: Parade Site at Union Street and 37th Ave., Flushing
Cost: Free
Contact: N/A
Where: Flushing Town Hall, 137-35
Northern Blvd., Flushing
Cost: $10/$5 members and children
Contact: 718-463-7700
9 New York City’s Parks
Stewardship monthly Green
Neighborhood event will be holding
a reforestation event for all
ages. Volunteer will learn how to
remove invasive plants to protect
their community’s forested areas
such as Alley Pond Park. This creates
a healthier ecosystem in Bayside
and teaches participants how to be
more eco-friendly. Volunteers should
dress in clothes that can get dirty
and closed-toed shoes. They are also
encouraged to bring their own water
bottles. Volunteers under 18 must
be accompanied by a chaperone.
Registration is required before the
event.
When: Saturday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m.
to noon
Where: Alley Pond Park, Northern
Boulevard and 234th Street, Queens
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-392-5232
10. On Sunday, Flushing will be bustling
with Lunar New Year Events.
Queens Botanical Garden will have a
Lunar New Year Plant Sale sponsored
by COTS Travel. These lucky plants will
feature jade plants and peace lillies.
Members of QBG receive a 10 percent
discount on all shop purchases.
Be aware that larger crowds will be in
these areas so prepare for the commute.
To celebrate Lunar New Year,
Queens Botanical Garden will have
New Year-themed crafts, workshops
and performances as well.
When: Sunday, Feb. 9, from noon to
4 p.m.
Where: Queens Botanical Garden,
43-50 Main St., Flushing.
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-886-3800
SUNDAY, FEB. 10
12 The northeast’s largest
reptile expo has come to
Queens. There are over 150 reptile
breeders with thousands of live pet
reptiles, amphibians and arachnids
this weekend at the Pet Reptile Expo,
the northeast’s largest reptile expo. Pet
owner, avid reptile enthusiast or interested
patron? All are welcome at the
event this weekend. Although personal
animals are prohibited, patrons are
welcome to purchase pets there as
well. Take home a new member of the
family or supplies for your reptile pal.
Anyone who is paying a children’s rate
MUST be accompanied by an adult.
When: Sunday, Feb. 10, from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
Where: Westchester County Center,
198 Central Ave., White Plains
Cost: $10
Contact: N/A
13 Valentine’s Day calls for
smooth jazz and a buffet
feast at the Bayside Historical
Society. Jazz will be from the stylings
of The Carl Bartlett, Jr. Quartet. The
event will also offer a 50/50 drawing.
Reservations required. Please RSVP by
emailing info@baysidehistorical.org.
When: Sunday, Feb. 10, from noon
to 3 p.m.
Where: Bayside Historical Society, 208
Totten Ave., Bayside
Cost: $40 BHS members, $45
non-members
Contact: 718-352-1548
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13
15 Lisa Samuels will lead
a 50-minute yoga class
at Walk In GYN Care for their
Galentine’s Day Yoga and Wellness
Chat. Samuels encourages participants
to clear their minds and get
their bodies moving during their
time together. This special event will
also have a panel discussion with
Samuels, Walk In GYN Care founder
Dr. Adeeti Gupta and moderator
Lynette Pettinicchi, founder of Lynette
Nicole PR and host of Pilates in the
Park in Astoria. The panel encourages
any and all questions, saying, “No
topic is off limits and we love questions,
so come prepared!” There will
be chocolates to take home for all
participants.
When: Wednesday, Feb. 13, from 6:45
p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Walk In GYN Care, 28-18
Astoria Blvd., Queens
Cost: Free
Contact: Via Eventbrite
16 From Feb. 5 to 24,
International Buddhist
Progress Society is holding a traditional
Chinese paper cutting exhibition.
This will feature experienced
paper cutting artist Gao Huilan whose
art has been described as “combining
energetic and clear trends of northern
Chinese cultures with the specific
beauty and ease of Southern China.”
Her work is traditional in its aesthetic
but contemporary in its function.
This meticulous and exacting
art exhibition will be held at New
York’s International Buddhist Progress
Society.
When: Feb. 5 - Feb. 24
Where: International Buddhist
Progress Society, 154-37 Barclay Ave.,
Flushing
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-939-8318
17 Queens Botanical Garden
will host a craft and
cocktail night in celebration of
Valentine’s Day. There will be botanical
themed cocktails. Participants
even have the opportunity to press
flowers, create collages and learn how
to make their own plantable seed
paper. Materials are provided by QBG.
Note: Adults 21+ only. Registration
required. Drop-ins welcome upon
availability.
When: Wednesday, Feb. 13, from 6
to 8 p.m.
Where: Queens Botanical Garden,
43-50 Main St., Flushing
Cost: $20-$25
Contact: 718-886-3800
18 Tired of fancy dinners,
large bouquet of flowers
or staying in and watching romcoms
on Valentine’s Day? Have a
pre-Valentine’s Day night of adventure
and fitness at Brooklyn Boulders
Queensbridge. BKB Queensbridge
has climbing and bootcamp partner
challenges. They recommend grabbing
a buddy and embracing yourself
for a wild night of fitness and climbing.
BKB will have cookie decorating
and wine tasting as well.
When: Wednesday, Feb. 13, from 6
to 9 p.m.
Where: Brooklyn Boulders
Queensbridge, 23-10 41st Ave., Long
Island City
Cost: $28
Contact: 718-482-7078
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