42 THE COURIER SUN • APRIL 2, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com happenings EDITOR’S PICK Visit the Secret Theatre for the “Flying Solo Festival” on Thursday, April 2, through Sunday, April 5. The theatre supplies all the basic production elements needed to support a new work whether fi nished or still in development – a stage, a small crew, box offi ce and lobby staff. Confi rmed shows include Tjasa Ferme’s “Wild Child in the City.” 8 p.m. $18. 44-02 23rd St. For more information, visit secrettheatre.com. FRIDAY, APRIL 3 Calling all older adults: Join the galaxy of STARs, Senior Theater Acting Repertory, and perform theatrical works at the library with a great group of people at the Queens Library in Queens Village. The fi rst meeting will take place on Friday, April 3, and run through Friday, June 26. Free. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 94-11 217th St. Call 718-776-6800 for more details. Knitters, if you are looking for a place to share your “purls” of wisdom and experience, please join the Queens Library in Fresh Meadows for the weekly Knitting Club meeting. Bring your own material. Free. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 718-454-7272 for more details. A window into the creative process, The Rough Draft Festival is a showcase of exciting new work currently under development by LaGuardia Performing Arts Center and other companies. The festival closes on Friday, April 3, with “Inja o Oonja: Stories from Iranian American Life,” a staged adaptation by Matthew Spangler, SJSU professor of theatre arts. The play is based on short stories by Jasmin Darznik and Professor Persis Karim from SJSU English and comparative literature. 6 p.m. $5 general admission, $2 students. 31-10 Thompson Ave. For more information, visit lpac.nyc. SATURDAY, APRIL 4 Local Air Force veteran and senior mortgage banker H. Roy Bhiro will be hosting a free homebuyer seminar in collaboration with the Queens Chamber of Commerce and Neighborhood Housing Services of Jamaica. The main focus of this seminar will be to educate fi rst-time would-be home buyers. NHS representatives will be on hand to determine grant >APR3- 9 eligibility and a VA expert will be available to help veterans determine VA eligibility and applying for a VA Certifi cate of Eligibility. Free. 1 to 4:30 p.m. York College, Room 3D01. 94-20 Guy Brewer Blvd. Call 631-391-6457 for more information or visit fi rsthome.ticketleap.com/fthb to register. Join the Queens Botanical Garden for a Spring Eggstravaganza. Children can take part in an egg scavenger hunt and old-fashioned games. Flora, Queens Botanical Garden’s mascot, will be making appearances, so don’t forget the camera. Advanced registration is required. Noon to 2 p.m. Event parking rate of $10 will be in effect. 43-50 Main St. For more information, visit nycgovparks.org. Join the Urban Park Rangers for a tour of Fort Totten by candlelight. A pristine stretch surrounding a preserved Civil War fortress, Fort Totten Park provides a fascinating glimpse into New York’s past. Free. 8 p.m. 422 Weaver Ave. To register, visit nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register. Quintet of the Americas presents the “In Pursuit of Freedom Concert,” featuring music related to the exhibition “In Pursuit of Freedom” at the Brooklyn Historical Society. It is part of the library’s day-long America is a Dream – A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. event. Quintet of the Americas, Queens’ renowned woodwind quintet, will present a concert featuring two works by Carl MaultsBy - The Journey and Kum-Ba-Ya. Free. 2 p.m. Langston Hughes Library and Cultural Center. 100-01 Northern Blvd. For more information, visit quintet.org. In this two-hour accent workshop, you’ll get the chance to play with accents like never before. Practice new sounds, and learn what makes an accent unique, from phonetics to rhythm and pitch. Accents covered in this workshop include British RP, Cockney, the New York accent, and the General Southern accent. 4 p.m. $30 if you purchase by March 31, $40 if you purchase after. Q.E.D. 27-16 23rd Ave. For more information, visit qedastoria.com. SUNDAY, APRIL 5 Get to know the park by hunting for some common and uncommon objects and artifacts with Urban Park Rangers. This event is fun for all ages and a great way to learn more about Kissena Park. Free. 11 a.m. Enter the park on Kissena Boulevard and Booth Memorial Avenue. For more information, visit nycgovparks. org. MONDAY, APRIL 6 The kids are out of school; now get them out of the house. Head to the park and join Urban Park Rangers free “Kids Week” programs. Immerse your kids and yourself in the natural world. Appropriate for ages 12 and under. As part of Kids Week Queens, kids will learn about bird watching. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced birdwatcher, spring migration is an exciting time to be out in the park. Bring your own binoculars or ask a ranger to borrow a pair. Free. 1 p.m. Alley Pond Park Adventure Center. 67th Avenue. For more information, visit nycgovparks.org. TUESDAY, APRIL 7 As part of Kids Week Queens, join Urban Park Rangers to hone your fi ve senses and enjoy testing your skills playing Native American games. Free. 1 p.m. Kissena Park. Kissena Boulevard and Booth Memorial Avenue. For more information, visit nycgovparks. org. Bring your little gardeners and nature lovers to Queens Botanical Garden for a relaxing afternoon featuring nature-inspired stories, followed by a botanically-themed craft activity. Limited to fi rst 30 children; while supplies last. Free with garden admission. 2 to 3:30 p.m. 43-50 Main St. For more information, visit queensbotanical.org. ATTENTION: WANT A LISTING ON THIS PAGE? Go to the “Events Calendar” section of our web site, www.queenscourier.com/eventspage, and click on “Submit your event” to let us know about your happening. We select from reader submissions to list on our happenings page. Photo courtesy secrettheatre.com
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