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Board Games Featuring Scrabble
and Chess
Spend your afternoon at the
Queens Public Library and enjoy
a game of Scrabble and Chess.
This is a family event welcome
to parents and children, and a
great opportunity to socialize
with other children while playing
fun and challenging games.
This is a great after-school activity
for kids.
Tuesday, May 14
4 to 5 p.m.
Queens Public Library
40-20 Broadway, Long Island City
queenslibrary.org
Admission: Free
CityParks Seniors Fitness Tennis
A fun event for anyone ages 60
and up to enjoy a beautiful morning
at the park for free tennis lessons
and a chance to mingle with
other athletic seniors. This event
is part of a six-week program
which also includes yoga and
walking. Please visit the website
for more information on other fitness
events.
Monday, May 13
10 to 11 a.m.
Astoria Park Field House
Hoyt Avenue and 21st Street,
Astoria
nycgovparks.org
Admission: Free
Spanish. Writers can share their work,
get constructive feedback from audience
members and fellow writers,
and have the chance to hear others’
work. Throughout the evening,
writers will share work that is not
yet completed and explain their creative
process. This evening’s event will
feature work from Natasha Tiniacos,
Angel Antonio Ruiz-Laboy, Salome
Benalcazar and Janika Romero.
Saturday, May 11
5 to 6 p.m.
Astoria Bookshop
31-29 31st St., Astoria
astoriabookshop.com
Admission: Free
11 World’s Fair History Walk
This free event is a great idea
for history lovers and anyone interested
in learning more about some
of Queen’s history. The guided tour
explores much of the monuments
and sites of the World’s Fair, such
as the Unisphere, New York State
Pavilion, Rocket Thrower, Whispering
Column of Jerash and many more.
Sunday, May 12
11 a.m to noon
Unisphere
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Corona
nycgovparks.org
Admission: Free
12 Activity Table at Queens
Botanical Garden
Come to the garden this weekend
and participate in botanical arts and
crafts activities with purchase of a ticket
for garden admission and a chance
to tap into creativity that’s fun for the
entire family and welcome to all ages.
Sunday, May 12
2 to 4 p.m.
Queens Botanical Garden
43-50 Main St., Flushing
queensbotanical.org
Admission: Adults $6, seniors and students
with ID $4, children ages 4-12
$2, children 3 and under free, members
free
14 APA Heritage Month
Speaker Event with MTA
LIRR President
In honor of Asian Pacific Heritage
Month, the Forest Hills Asian
Association will have Phillip Eng, the
president of the MTA of the Long
Island Rail Road come and speak
about his life and his successful
career after 35 years of experience.
This event will also include a commemoration
of the 150th anniversary
of the completion of the U.S.
Transcontinental Railroad. All ages are
welcome to enjoy this event.
Monday, May 13
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The West Side Tennis Club
1 Tennis Pl., Forest Hills
foresthillstennis.com
Admission: Free
16 Boot Camp Fitness Classes
at the Unisphere
Challenge yourself and test your limits
with this outdoors boot camp workout
session at the Unisphere. Come
by yourself and be your own motivator
or bring a friend if you want
to help each other get through this
intense workout. Bring a mat and
have fun while getting a great workout.
Event is weather permitting.
Tuesday, May 14
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Unisphere
Flushing Meadows Corona Park,
Corona
718-760-6560
Admission: Free
17 Author Casey McQuiston
on “Red, White & Royal
Blue”
Author Casey McQuiston will be at
the Book Culture to discuss her book
titled, “Red, White & Royal Blue.” Her
newest book is a romantic-comedy
with an LGBTQ theme. McQuiston
will be joined by LGBTQReads founder
Dahlia Adler.
Tuesday, May 14
6:30 p.m.
Book Culture LIC
26-9 Jackson Ave., Long Island City
bookculture.com
Admission: Free
18 Aerobics Fitness Classes at
the Unisphere
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon and clear
your mind with this free yoga class at
the Unisphere. All levels and ages are
welcome to join; all you need to bring
is a yoga mat and your positive attitude!
This event is weather permitting.
Wednesday, May 15
Noon to 1 p.m.
Unisphere
Flushing Meadows Corona Park,
Corona
718-760-6565
Admission: Free
19 Rhythm’s Gonna Get You
An exercise and dance class
for senior citizens led by instructor
Dee Rao Walker. This is a great opportunity
to be active and social while
having a great time and breaking a
sweat. Come by the center and give
it a try.
Wednesday, May 15
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Bayside Senior Center
221-15 Horace Harding Expy., Bayside
718-263-0546
Admission: Free
20 RAW natural born artists
Queens Impact
This event features a myriad of creative
and visual artists, including film,
fashion, music, performance art and
much more. RAW provides an outlet
for these creative individuals by providing
fun and unique showcases of
emerging local talent with a successful
future ahead of them. Support
your local artists by enjoying this
amazing show.
Wednesday, May 15
6:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Melrose Ballroom
36-08 33rd St., Long Island City
rawartists.org
Admission: $25 in advance, $30 at
the door
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