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LIST OF
18 THINGS TO DO
THURSDAY, MAY 10
2 The Jamaica Center
for Arts & Learning
presents Sam Harris, a
Dallas, Texas, native who
studied classical piano
with Janet Jones and competed
both on the local
and statewide level. While
in high school, Harris discovered
jazz and began taking
lessons with local piano
legend Bill Lohr. Harris will
be performing at 8 p.m.
Tickets for the performance
are only $10. The Jamaica
Center for Arts & Learning
is at 161-04 Jamaica Ave.,
Jamaica. For more information
or to purchase tickets,
visit jcal.org.
3 With social media
becoming the forefront
of news and conversation,
the Central
Library location of the
Queens Library is offering
a Facebook class in
order to teach people how
to use social media and
how to connect with others.
At the event, you will
learn how to use Facebook
to stay in touch with loved
ones, keep up with the news
and expand your job search.
You will set up a account
and any questions you have
will be answered. The event
will take place from 10 a.m.
to noon. For more information,
call 718-990-8625. The
Central Library location is at
89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica.
FRIDAY, MAY 11
4 The 2018 Open
Engagement -
Sustainability conference
happenings ›MAY10-16
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From May 10 to May 16, The Queens Spring Fair will be at the New York Hall of
Science, featuring midway rides and games, favorite fair food and sideshow acts
under the big top. From sword swallowers and fire eaters to escape artists and more,
The Queens Spring Fair offers plenty of excitement for all to enjoy. Each day The
Queens Fair will go from 4 to 11 p.m. The fair is free admission, but visit dreamlandamusements.
com to buy ride tickets, including a $50 BOGO deal (100 ride tickets plus
2 free rides). For more information, call 866-666-3247. The New York Hall of Science
is at 47-1 111th St., Corona.
will be taking place at the
Queens Museum as well
as a number of other sites
in NYC. Featuring presenters
Lucy Lippard and Mel Chin,
the 10th year of this conference
will bring together hundreds
of artists, activists, educators,
students, organizations,
institutions and thinkers
from every corner of the
globe. This year’s theme will
be of Sustainability. The conference
will be from May
11 to 13. To see the entire
schedule, visit queensmuseum.
org. The Queens
Museum is at New York City
Building Flushing Meadows,
Corona Park.
5 Join Queens artists
in a Creative
Conversations event.
Creative Conversations is a
monthly dinner where you
will have the opportunity
to network, organize, meet
community stakeholders,
develop strategies for community
advocacy and learn
about other QCA opportunities.
This is open to the general
public and all artists as
well. On May 11 the event
will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
You can register at queenscouncilarts.
org. The conference
will be at Councilman
Donovan Richards’ office at
1931 Mott Ave., Suite 110.,
Far Rockaway.
6 The Caan Film Festival
is coming to the
Museum of the Moving
Image from May 11 to
May 10. Beginning with the
Godfather at 7 p.m. on May
11, the Caan Film Festival
will feature some old-time
classics that Queens residents
can enjoy. The festival
will include 10 films,
some days featuring multiple
films. To see the entire
Caan Film Festival lineup,
visit movingimage.us.
The Museum of the Moving
Image is at 36-01 35th Ave.,
Astoria.
SATURDAY, MAY 12
8 The 4th Annual
Bankra Caribbean
Folk Festival is coming to
the York Performing Arts
Center. Since its first event,
the Bankra Caribbean Folk
Festival has developed into
an incredible event that is
looked forward to every year.
While attracting many ethnicities,
its mission is to raise the
standard for the presentation
of folk culture of the islands
and to work with other organizations
in promoting this
uniquely Caribbean cultural
form, maintaining and protecting
its authenticity globally.
For more information on
the festival, visit bankrafestival.
com. The York College
Performing Arts Center is at
94-20 Guy R Brewer Blvd.,
Jamaica, and the festival
starts at noon.
9 A Jewish Music Through
the Ages Concert is
coming to Kew Gardens.
Come help celebrate 70 years
of Israel by enjoying an afternoon
of Jewish music, movies
and much more. The event
is free with an RSVP and only
a $5 donation for walk-ins. The
concert will be followed by a
reception in the lower lobby
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