68THE QUEENS COURIER • BUZZ • APRIL 4, 2019 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT WWW.QNS.COM
LIST OF
17 THINGS TO DO
THURSDAY, APRIL 4
2 “Machinal” - Helen is
an ordinary woman
living under society’s
expectations of her. As she
finds herself stuck in a boring
marriage, she also finds
her life to be pretty mundane.
She wants more out of
her life, but isn’t quite sure of
what that would look like. Go
watch and find out what happens
at the Goldstein Theatre
presented by Queen’s
College’s Department of
Drama, Theatre and Dance.
When: Thursday, April 4, at
7 p.m.
Where: Goldstein Theatre,
153-49 Reeves Ave., Flushing
Cost: $11-$18
Contact: 718-793-8080
FRIDAY, APRIL 5
3 Flor de Toloache -
Flor de Toloache is
a Latin, Grammy Awardwinning,
New Yorkbased,
all-female mariachi
ensemble with a
fresh taste in traditional
Mexican music. Not only
are their vocals powerful,
but they also incorporate
the violin, vihuela, trumpets
and guitarron. In Mexico,
the Toloache flower is used
as a love potion. These
women’s talents have the
same casting effect on their
fans as they experience
their performance.
When: Friday, April 5, at 8
p.m.
Where: Flushing Town
Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd.,
Flushing
Cost: $16/$10 members and
students/free for teens
Contact: 718-463-7700
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Noguchi Talks - Japanese stonecutter and Isamu Noguchi collaborator Masatoshi
Izumi is providing a lecture highlighting sculptural projects and his relationships with
Noguchi. These two men have worked together for years and are giving everyone a
chance to know their story and accomplishments. Izumi is now a prominent artist
who is president of the Isamu Noguchi Foundation of Japan. This will be his first public
presentation at the Noguchi Museum.
When: Thursday, April 4, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: The Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33rd Rd., Long Island City
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-204-7088
4 Take Root Presents:
Azul Dance Theatre -
Take Root has supported
dance artists in their development.
Now, in their 10th
season, this monthly series
has been to encourage dance
makers’ experimentation and
growth by providing the Green
Space venue, along with technical
and marketing support
to share to the NYC public.
Today, Yuki Hasegawa is bringing
everyone “Masquerade,”
a contemporary dance work
that projects contrast in social
character and true personalities
of people parading in
Carnevale di Venezia. Go
and see how these dancers
express themselves through
contemporary style.
When: Friday, April 5, at 10
p.m.
Where: Green Space, 37-24
24th St., Long Island City
Cost: Price varies
Contact: 718-956-3037
5 Arts, Culture &
Fun:City Center On
the Move - NYC Parks has
partnered with City Center
for an inaugural tour to
immerse dancers from all
boroughs in a world-class
dance. A series of free interactive
performance are featured
by Bronx-born choreographer,
teacher and tap artist
Ayodele Casel. Joining her are
a few talented guests to deliver
a special performance.
When: Friday, April 5, from
10 to 11 a.m.
Where: Lost Battalion Hall
Recreation Center, 93-29
Queens Blvd., Queens
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-263-1163
SATURDAY, APRIL 6
7 Apple Blossom
Children’s Carnival
- Spring is here and the
children’s carnival is kicking
off its special season
event, with a tilt-awhirl,
carnival rides, hayrides
and midway games.
A time for children to enjoy
the springtime fun and families
to take advantage of the
nice weather.
When: Saturday, April 6, from
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Queens County Farm
Museum, 73-50 Little Neck
Pkwy., Queens
Cost: $10 members/$15
advance all ages/$20 door
all ages
Contact: 718-347-3276
8 Global Mashup 3:
Latin Boogaloo Meets
Klezmer - Get ready to
dance to a mix of two cultures.
Flushing Town Hall
is having Spanish Fly joined
by the Mini-Klezmer AllStars,
led by The Klezmatics’ Frank
London. As Spanish Fly brings
in their Latin, R&B and soul
feel to the stage along with
Klezmer’s Eastern European
melodies and rhythms, you
will be on your feet.
When: Saturday, April 6, at
8 p.m.
Where: Flushing Town
Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd.,
Flushing
Cost: $16/$10 members and
students/free for teens
Contact: 718-463-7700
SUNDAY, APRIL 7
9 Circuits and Currents:
Its Electric! - Queens
Historical Society is inviting
bright minds for an exciting
family workshop to help,
as they say, illuminate the
past and shine bright into
the future. If you’ve ever
wondered and been curious
about the science of electricity,
like how a light bulb turns
on, you’ll get the chance to
figure it out. You’ll also learn
how to make your very own
electrifying circuit.
When: Sunday, April 7, from
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Queens Historical
Society, 143-35 37th Ave.,
Flushing
Cost: $10/child
Contact: 718-939-0647
10 Sunnyside Gardens
Park Yard Sale - It’s
springtime, which means
it’s time for spring cleaning.
But are you unsure of
what to do with the items
you want to throw away?
Sunnyside Gardens Park is
encouraging you to rent a
table and sell or donate all
your used items. You can even
buy new items yourself from
other tables present. There
will be a kids’ upcycling craft
table, clothing recycling and
food items and coffee for sale.
When: Sunday, April 7, from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Sunnyside Gardens
Park, 39-21 48th St.,
Sunnyside
Cost: $25-$35
Contact: 718-672-1555
11 Fertile Ground
New Works Showcase
- Fertile Ground has
been showcasing the work
of over 50 choreographers
each year and supported
developing artists for
13 seasons. With five to six
dance makers each evening,
there will be a post-performance
discussion provided
with wine. Green Space’s
Valerie Green will be moderating.
Go and enjoy a night of
wine and dance appreciation.
When: Sunday, April 7, from
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Green Space, 37-24
24th St. #211., Long Island City
Cost: $15
Contact: 718-956-3037
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