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“The Nutcracker” — “The Nutcracker” is the perennial favorite of generations
of children and “children at heart.” The treasured holiday adventure
follows a little girl’s journey through a fantasy world of fairies,
princes, toy soldiers, and an army of mice. Thrill to the same authentic
Russian choreography that is performed in Moscow by the famous
Bolshoi Ballet. Set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved music, including “Waltz
of the Flowers,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “Waltz of the
Snowflakes,” the entire family will love this magical experience filled
with spectacular sets and beautiful costumes. When: Saturday, Dec.
15, 7 p.m. Where: Kupferberg Center for the Arts, 65-30 Kissena Blvd.,
Flushing. Cost: $23-$42
Douglaston Winter Festival — Look no further than Douglaston for a
day of winter festivities. Visitors can enjoy ice skating at the holiday
ice rink, carnival rides, live music and dance performances and other
free, family-friendly activities in the village square. Holiday gifts will
also be available for purchase from local vendors and fifth-grade student
fundraisers. For more information on the event, visit dougldc.org
or facebook.com/DouglastonLDC. When: Saturday, Dec. 15, from noon
to 5 p.m. Where: Douglaston Station Plaza, next to the LIRR station at
235th Street and 41st Avenue, Douglaston. Cost: Free
ality and soulful message.
When: Saturday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m.
Where: Jamaica Performing Arts
Center, 153-10 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica.
Cost: $20 general admission; $15 students
with ID
11 Coming to America Theme
Party — Join us as we celebrate
the 30th anniversary with
a movie screening and a giant
immersive party. Guests can expect
a memorable experience at this oneof
a-kind event that brings moments
from the screen to life. Be part of a
gigantic dance party as we jump into
music from Africa, and all the way
back to classic ‘70s and ‘80s songs.
Enjoy special performances, delicious
themed food and much more. Dress
up as your favorite character for a
chance to win an amazing trip to
Ghana or Kenya in April 2019! This is
a night for fans to come and celebrate
a timeless classic film.
When: Saturday, Dec. 15, from 10 p.m.
to 4 a.m.
Where: Knockdown Center, 52-19
Flushing Ave., Maspeth.
Cost: $25-$45
SUNDAY, DEC. 16
12 Christmas Tinker Festival
Tree Lighting — Celebrate
the holiday with fun tinkering,
tree lighting, hot cocoa and
music at Lewis H. Latimer House
Museum. Holiday tinkering activities
will take place from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.;
Christmas tree will be lit at 5 p.m.
When: Sunday, Dec. 16, from 2:30 to
5:30 p.m.
Where: Lewis H. Latimer House, 34-41
137th St., Flushing.
Cost: Free
13 Syrian Films Presented by
ArteEast — Please join us for
a special film program for Artistic
Freedom Initiative’s Community
Partnership Exhibition: Executive
(Dis)Order: Art, Displacement, &
the Ban. This associated film program
is organized by ArteEast, featuring two
Syrian films – one animated short and
a feature film.
When: Sunday, Dec. 16, 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Queens Museum, New York
City Building, Corona
Cost: Free
MONDAY, DEC. 17
14 Movie Screening: “Beauty
and the Beast” — “Beauty
and the Beast” is the fantastic
journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful
and independent young woman
who is taken prisoner by a beast
in his castle. Despite her fears, she
befriends the castle’s enchanted staff
and learns to look beyond the Beast’s
hideous exterior and realize the kind
heart and soul of the true Prince within.
When: Monday, Dec. 17, from 4 to 6
p.m.
Where: East Flushing branch of the
Queens Library, 196-36 Northern
Blvd., Flushing
Cost: Free
15 Musical Theater Mayhem!
— Musical theatre nerds
unite! Come join us at Q.E.D. for a
night of showtunes and comedy.
When: Monday, Dec. 17, from 9 to
10:30 p.m.
Where: Q.E.D., 27-16 23rd Ave.,
Astoria.
Cost: $5
TUESDAY, DEC. 18
16 Lip Sync Battle — See if
you have what it takes to
be the lip syncing champion of
Woodhaven Library. Pre-registration
required. Sign-ups start Monday, Dec.
3.
When: Tuesday, Dec. 18, from 4 to 5
p.m.
Where: Woodhaven branch of the
Queens Library, 85-41 Forest Pkwy.,
Woodhaven
17 Board Game Meetup —
Break out the board games
and bring your friends to play anything
you like. We’ve got lots of
games and snacks in stock and beer
and wine all day.
When: Tuesday, Dec. 18, from 6 to
10:30 p.m.
Where: Q.E.D., 27-16 23rd Ave., Astoria
Cost: Free
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19
18 Joseph Campbell Sends
Out Mew: Pokemon as
Mythic Narrative — Are you a
Pokemon fan? Then you don’t want
to miss this workshop on all things
Pokemon!
When: Wednesday, Dec. 19, from 4
to 5 p.m.
Where: Mitchell-Linden branch of
the Queens Library, 31-32 Union St.,
Flushing
Cost: Free
19 It’s Time for Kind:
Afternoon Film Screening
“Music Of Silence” — Based on the
extraordinary true story of Andrea
Bocelli, a blind boy who against
all odds becomes one of the most
world-renowned opera singers. To
date, he has sold over 80 million
records worldwide. (2017) For more
It’s Time for Kind programming, visit
queenslib.org/itstimeforkind2018.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 19, from 1 to
3:30 p.m.
Where: Hillcrest Branch of the Queens
Library, 187-05 Union Tpke., Flushing
Cost: Free
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