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LIST OF
19 THINGS TO DO
THURSDAY, APRIL 19
1 Do you love historical
romance tales? Larissa
Zageria and Kitty Curran’s
“My Lady’s Choosing: an
Interactive Romance Novel”
live reading invites readers
to choose between several
potential love interests, featuring
more than 20 potential
outcomes. The audience
member/reader will play the
role of a poor young woman
at the center of 19th-century
English high society who is
at risk of becoming a permanently
unmarried and childless
woman. 7 to 8 p.m., The
Astoria Bookshop, 31-29 31st
St., Astoria.
FRIDAY, APRIL 20
2 In the epicenter of
cultural fusion, Latin
Boogaloo Meets Afrobeat
intertwines the soulfulness
of Latin Boogaloo and the
heavy rhythms of Afrobeat
for dance lessons and a
concert. Spanglish Fly will be
performing Latin Boogaloo
and Chop and Quench, comprised
of members of FELA!
The musical will be performing
Afrobeat. 7 p.m., Flushing
Town Hall, 137-35 Northern
Blvd., Flushing.
3 Take Root is a
monthly curated
series that supports
dance makers by providing
an opportunity
to present a paired
evening of work in the
Green Space studio. This
month, Take Root presents
Christopher Unpezverde
Nuñez, Samuel Hanson
and guests. Tickets can be
Belt out some tunes at Karaoke at Katch. Enjoy new speciality curated drinks for spring while singing along with
your friends to some of your favorite songs at the widely popular gastropub. Katch also has 50 beers on tap ranging
from small local breweries to well known ones. 8 p.m. on Friday, April 20, Katch Astoria, 31-19 Newtown Ave.,
Astoria.
purchased in advance at
greenspacestudio.org for a
discounted price, or purchased
at the door. 8 p.m.,
37-24 24th St., Long Island
City.
SATURDAY, APRIL 21
5 Did you know
that it’s now illegal
to throw away electronic
items in the regular
trash? Lower East Side
Ecology Center is hosting a
Recycle Your E-Waste event
for you to discard any working
and non-working computers,
monitors, phones,
keyboards, printers, TVs,
VCRs and DVD players, PDAs,
cables and mice. 10 a.m. to
4 p.m., Moore Homestead
Playground, Broadway
between 82nd Street and 45
Avenue, Elmhurst.
6 If you have Irish
genealogy, Ellis Island
Stories explores the past,
present and future of the
famous Ellis Island, including
immigration stories.
You can also meet with experienced
genealogists to ask
basic questions and receive
research tips if you’re seeking
more information on
your family tree. 10 a.m.,
Bethpage Public Library, 47
Powell Ave., Bethpage.
7 Teach your children
about the original
spokesperson of modern
feminism Gloria Steinem.
Author Aura Lewis will be
reading her children’s book
“Gloria’s Voice” at the Astoria
Bookshop. The book is decorated
with watercolor illustrations
highlighting Gloria’s
message of equality and
the importance of believing
in yourself. 11:30 a.m., The
Astoria Bookshop, 31-29 31st
St., Astoria.
9 If you are 25 and older
and single and ready
to mingle, The Singles
Association of Long Island
is holding a Dinner/Dance
Social, starting with a
social hour gathering at a
bar. The cost is $38, which
includes a choice of four
entrees and a soda. For further
information, call 516-
465-3953. 6 to 11 p.m.,
Butterfield’s Restaurant, 661
Old Willets Path, Hauppauge.
10 Learn the basic
techniques of
watercolor painting with
artist Chemin Hsiao.
Gardening, notably tulips,
and other spring bulb flowers
will be the inspiration of the
art. This class is recommended
for adults and children
ages 10 and up. Register at
springwatercolor2.eventbrite.
com. 2 to 4 p.m., Queens
Botanical Garden, 43-50
Main St., Flushing.
SUNDAY, APRIL 22
11 Come see thousands
of reptiles
on display and for sale as
pets! More than 100 reptile
breeders will be displaying. If
you like reptiles or are looking
for a scaly new pet, come
visit and maybe take one
home. Register at reptileexpo.
com. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 198
Central Ave., White Plains.
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