68 THE QUEENS COURIER • MAY 25, 2017 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT WWW.QNS.COM 1LIS7T OF THINGS TO DO THURSDAY, MAY 25 1 Sample some of the best wines for a good cause during the NYFAC Foundation’s wine tasting event in Howard Beach. In addition to enjoying unlimited wine samples, guests will enjoy an antipasto bar, dinner buffet, and coffee and dessert. All of the proceeds will go toward NYFAC Foundation’s various programs supporting individuals living with an autism spectrum disorder. Tickets are $75 per person, or $700 for a table of 10. 6:30 p.m., Roma View Catering, 160-05 Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach. For reservations, call Kellie at 718-835-4700. 2 The Astoria Bookshop will welcome local Queens mystery author, Radha Vastal, for the second installment of her Kitty Weeks murder mystery series, “Murder Between the Lines.” Continuing what Publisher’s Weekly called “a spirited debut,” Vastal’s heroine, Kitty Weeks, finds herself on an assignment to write about Westfield Hall, a prestigious girls’ boarding school. While there, Elspeth Bright, a gifted student Kitty meets, dies over winter break — frozen to death in Central Park. Free admission. 7 p.m., The Astoria Bookshop, 31-29 31st St., Astoria. For more information, visit www.astoriabookshop. com/event/radha-vastal murder-between-lines. FRIDAY, MAY 26 3 “Creative Conversations” is the Queens happenings ›MAY25-31 Council on the Arts’ monthly dinner meeting where artists have the opportunity to network, organize, meet community stakeholders and develop strategies for community advocacy. It is open to the general public, and artists working in all disciplines are welcome to attend. Participating artists who are interested will be interviewed and featured on Clocktower Radio and QCA’s podcast. 6 p.m., New York Tibetan Service Center, 83-02A Broadway, Jackson Heights. For more details, visit www.queenscouncilarts. org/calendar/2017/5/26/ creative-conversations-jackson heights. 4 BoroughCon is a multi-media convention, ranging from live-action television to anime/ manga, bringing a fresh experience to the New York area. Some announced guests so far include Sean Astin (“Lord of the Rings”), Khary Payton (“The Walking Dead”), Chester Rushing (“Stranger Things”), Johnny Brennan (“Jerky Boys”), Jess Harnell (voice actor) and cosplayers Monika Lee, Danquish, Riki “Riddle” LeCotey and Mikomi. The massive event will also host panels, vendors, an artist alley and a video game tournament. Starts on May 26 and continues through Monday, May 29; times vary. Oneday passes range from $17 to $22. St. John’s University, 8000 Utopia Pkwy., Jamaica. For more information, visit www.boroughcon.com. SATURDAY, MAY 27 6 Children and young adults have their very own special day at the Queens Book Festival on the Long Island City waterfront. The festival features an array of children’s and young EDITOR’S PICK The annual Tribute to Scott Joplin at St. Michael’s Cemetery is always a can’t-miss event, but this year’s celebration of the “King of Ragtime” figures to be extra special. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Joplin’s death; for decades, he was interred in an unmarked grave at St. Michael’s until 1974, when the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers installed a plaque. This year’s Joplin concert will feature the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra. Afterward, a ceremony will be held at Joplin’s gravesite to install a memorial bench. There will also be a free barbecue for all to enjoy. 2 p.m., St. Michael’s Cemetery, 72-02 Astoria Blvd., East Elmhurst. For more information, call 718-278-3240. adult authors along with plenty of books, illustrators, makers and STEAM activities. Free admission; seats however are available for a minimal donation of $10. 11:30 a.m., LIC Landing, 52-10 Center Blvd., Long Island City. 7 Enjoy the unofficial start of summer in style at the Sunnyside Gardens Memorial Day Fair. Free admission. Noon to 5 p.m., Sunnyside Gardens Park, 48-21 39th Ave., Sunnyside. (In the event of rain, the fair will be held the next day, May 28 8 Chai Found Music Workshop (CFMW) will kick off the 2017 Music in the Garden series at Queens Botanical Garden. CFMW is one of the most highly esteemed Chinese chamber music ensembles in the world. As a cultural envoy for Taiwan, the group performs contemporary classical music as well as traditional Chinese and Taiwanese music. Sponsored by Taipei Cultural Center of TECO in NY. Free with garden admission, $6 adult; $4 seniors; $4 students with ID; $2 children (ages 4 to 12); free for children (3 & under) and QBG Members. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing. For more information, visit www. queensbotanical.org. 9 Join the New York Hall of Science for this free, drop-in workshop for tinkering activities that will encourage your family to build, explore and create together. Tinkering Weekend is recommended for ages 5 and older. Starts on May 27 and continues on May 28. Free C il thAt’ th ATTENTION: Want your event on this page? Post it on QNS.com! It’s never been easier to submit a Happening. Become a registered member at www.qns.com, visit the Events page, click the “Add Event” bar at left, complete the form and click “Post Event.” You can even post a photo or a fl ier for your event. It takes only a couple of minutes to complete, and it’s absolutely FREE! 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