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By The Times-Ledger

Auditions/Rehearsals

The Outrageous Fortune Company, 42-24 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston holds auditions for “Three Days of Rain” by Richard Greenberg on Fri., March 16 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sun., March 18 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 718-428-2500.

Douglaston Community Theatre is casting for the “Broadway Thriller Night Watch” by Lucille Fletcher at the Zion Church Parish Hall, 44th Avenue in Douglaston on Tues. and Thurs. March 13 and 15 at 8 p.m. and on Sat., March 17 at 1 p.m. Performances will be May 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 18 and 19. Call 516-338-6234.

Senior Theater Acting Repertory (STAR) always welcomes retired persons interested in acting. To arrange for an audition, call Stan Guttman at 224-2729.

The Forest Hills Symphony Orchestra continues biweekly Wednesday evening rehearsals at the Forest Hills Jewish Center, 106-06 Queens Blvd. Rehearsals begin at 7:45 p.m. 718-591-3456.

The Queens chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society is expanding its membership. All men who enjoy singing, be they tenors, leads, baritones or basses, are invited to attend rehearsals any Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the school hall at 74-15 175 St., Flushing. 718- 468-8416.

Art Shows/Art Classes

The National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston presents the Month of March Member Show, “I See Me” through March 30. Hours of the League are from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily except Fridays. Reception is Sun., March 18 at 2 p.m. There is never an admission charged to see League events. 718-224-4953.

Art classes are offered at t1he Cultural Arts Department of the Central Queens YM&YMHA, 67-09 108 St., Forest Hills. 718-268-5011.

Concerts

Anne Murray comes to Westbury Music Fair on Sun., April 22 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $40. 212-307-7171.

Violinist Vladimir Spivakov returns to the Colden Center at Queens College on Sun., March 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $30. 718-793-8080.

American and Brazilian Jazz, presented by the Cliff Korman Duo, with pianist Cliff Korman and bassist Joe Fitzgerald will be Sat., March 10 at 2 p.m. at the North Hills Branch, 57-04 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck. Enjoy an afternoon of favorites from both the American and Brazilian jazz repertoire including some original compositions. 718-225-3550.

Jazzy Ladies, The Grand Divas of Jazz take center stage in this tribute to the great ladies of jazz with vocalist Lorraine Anthanio Lofaso on Thurs. March 8 at 6 p.m. at the North Hills Branch Public Library, 57-04 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck. Hear classics made famous by Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, Ida Cox and others. 718-225-3550.

Meldig jazz, funk rock, soul and R&B, the Tower of Power and Average White Band will perform at Westbury Music Fair on Fri., April 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30. 212-307-7171.

Astoria Center of Israel, 27-35 Crescent St., Long Island City presents A Klezmer Concert and Dance Pary featuring Klezmer clarinetist Margot Leverett and friends. Tickets: $10. $5. 718-278-2680.

Greek Folk Music and Dance, performed by the Greek-American Folklore Society will be Thurs., March 22 at 6 p.m. at the Steinway Branch Public Library, 21-45 31 St., Long Island City. Wearing rare and elaborate costumes, the dance group will perform traditional folkdance and songs from every region of Greece. 718-728-1965.

James David Christie will perform the art of the fugue at the Colden Center at Queens College on April 22 at 2 p.m. 718-793-8080.

A St. Patricks Day Celebration will be March 17 at 1 p.m. at North Presbyterian Church, 25-33 154 St., Flushing. A celebration of Ireland in song and dance. Enjoy corned beef sandwiches with side orders while listening to the lstirring music of Ireland. Donation accepted. 718-445-0259.

A Salute to Broadway with singer/songwriter/guitarist Ron Renninger, celebrates music from The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Porgy and Bess, Cats, The King and I, and more on Wed., March 21 at 1 p.m. at the Court Square Branch Public Library, 25-01 Jackson Ave., Long Island City. 718-937-2790.

Sinatra and Me, Featuring Van Parrish, singer, comedian, impressionist, is presented Thurs., March 8 at 7 p.m. at the Howard Beach Branch Public Library, 92-06 156 Ave. Enjoy an evening of Sinatra classics with “My Way,” “Witchcraft,” “New York, New York,” and more. 718-641-7086.

Carnegie Hall/Citibank Neighborhood Concert Series, featuring Comfortable Shoes will be Mon., March 19 at 7 p.m. at the Central Branch Public Library, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica. The trio has been entertaining audiences with a multifaceted collection of original tunes, classic-pop medleys influenced by jazz, rock, folk and salsa. 718- 990-0858.

From Palestine to Israel, mezzo-soprano Jeanette Robinson tells the saga of a century of struggles and triumphs of a people and the land which became Israel in 1948, on Mon., March 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pomonok Branch Public Library, 158-21 Jewel Ave., Flushing. 718-591-4343.

Perfomers sing in groups and as a full chorus on Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. under the direction of Evelyn Castro of the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music at the the Kew Gardens Community Center 80-02 Queens Blvd. 718-268-5960.

Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork and Davy Jones, The Monkees, come to Westbury Music Fair on Sun., March 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $40. 212-307-7171.

Broadway Jewels From the 1890s to the 1990s, featuring Rosa Santoro and friends in a program of music from Broadway, will be Sat., March 10 at 2 p.m. at the Elmhurst Branch Public Library, 86-01 Broadway. 718-271-1020.

Richard Stoltzman, clarinetist, will perform at the Colden Center at Queens College on May 6 at 2 p.m.718-793-8080.

Jazz Is Dead, an acoustic exploration into Grateful Dead's landmark recordings “Workingman's Beauty” and “American Beauty” starring Jeff Pevar, Alphonso Johnson, T Lavitz, and Rod Morgenstein with special guests Paul Barerre and Fred Tackett from Little Feat comes to Westbury Music Fair on Thurs. March 22 at 8 pm. Tickets: $32.50. 212-307-7171.

A blues jam session featuring guitarist Alan Burroughs, will be presented at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at LaGuardia Community College on Fri., March 9. Tickets: $5, $3. 718-482-5151. 718-482-5151.

B.B. King and Bobby “Blue” Bland perform at Westbury Music Fair on Sat., April 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $40. 212-307-7171.

Bethany Lutheran Church, 4808 91st Place, Elmhurst, presents “Angelic Voices for Christ” Gospel Choir in concert Sun., March 11 at 3 p.m. Tickets $5.718-592-3107.

The works of Mozart, Verdi, Haydn, Still and R. Strauss, featuring violin soloist Allan Schiller, will be presented at Service Now for Adult Persons 80-45 Winchester Blvd., Wed., Mar. 14 at 1 p.m.; AARP of Auburndale Lutheran Church, 44-10 192 St. on Mon., Mar. 19 at 2 p.m.; Bell Park Jewish Center 231-10 Hillside Ave. on Thurs., Mar. 22 at 1 p.m.; Hillcrest Jewish Center 183-02 Union Turnpike, Sun., March 25 at 2 p.m.; Samuel Field YM&YMHA, 59-20 Little Neck Parkway on Tues., March 27 at 11 a.m., and at the Howard Beach Senior Center, 156-45 84 St., on Wed., April 18 at 1:15 p.m. 718-776-5914.

Mary Wilson and The Supremes, along with Dennis Edwards' Temptation Review, perform at Westbury Music Fair on Fri., March 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $35. 212-307-7171.

The Bellerose-Floral Park Centre Lions Club presents its second annual Doo-Wop Concert to benefit the Guide Dog Foundation on Sat., March 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Howard T. Herber Auditorium 75 Ocean Ave., Malverne. Featuring Lenny Cocco and the Chimes, the Dimensions, The Del-Vikings, Vito Picone and the Elegants and Steve Mitchell (A Touch of Elvis) hosted by WCBS FM 101.1's Don K. Reed. Tickets: $25. 516-437-2509.

Irish Tenor Ronan Tynan will grace the stage at Westbury Music Fair on Thurs., March 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30. 212-307-7171.

Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Engvall, along with special guests Ron White and Larry the Cableguy, Foxworthy and Engvall appear at Westbury Music Fair on March l0 at 6 p.m. and 9:30 pm. Tickets: $37.50. 212-307-7171.

The third Doo-Wop Golden Oldies Concert will be presented Sat., March 31 at 7 p.m. at Holy Cross High School, 26-20 Francis Lewis Blvd., Flushing. The event will be hosted by Don K Reed of WCBS-FM 101.1 and will feature five Doo-Wop acts: The Classics, Passions, Mystics, Chantels, Emotions, and the Acapella Group. Tickets: $25. 718-224-1226.

Buster Poindexter brings his “Hot! Hot! Hot!” performance to Westbury Music Fair on Fri., March 9 at 8 p.m.. Tickets: $32.50. 212-307-7171.

Irish Candelight Cafe Night with Morningstar, performing authentic Irish Ballads, folk songs and love song will be Sat., March 3 at 7 p.m. Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14th Rd., College Point. Fee: $15. 718-358-0067.

Up 'N Irish, a rousing celebration of all things Irish, comes to Westbury Music Fair on Thurs., March 8 at 8 p.m. with Andy Cooney, Brendan Grace and Dermot O'Brien. Tickets: $30. 212-307-7171.

The Queens Museum of Art highlights a range of compelling glass works in “Heart of Glass,” on display through May 27. Seven international artists take a conceptual and poetic approach to the medium while demonstrating its versatility. A kaleidoscope of shape, texture, color and size is employed by each artist to evoke visceral reactions to their themes of nature, science, folklore, myths, and history. Admission: $5, $2.50. 718-592-9700.

Dancing

Ballroom Dancing is held Wednesdays at Charisma Ballroom, 71-46 Main St., Flushing from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. 718-268-2800.

Irish Step Dancing, a performance by the Tir na Gael School of Dancing, under the direction of Lynn Vancheri McAloon will be held on Tues., March 13 at 7 p.m. at the Central Branch Public Library, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica. 718- 990-0858.

Irish dancing lessons with All-Ireland dancing champion Niall O'Leary are offered at Yeats' Tavern, 42-24 Bell Blvd. in Bayside from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Saturday. 212-726-1602.

Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck, presents ballroom dancing every Friday at 2 p.m. Admission: $40. 718-423-8179.

Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck, presents free line dance lessons every Monday at 3 p.m. and every Friday at 1 p.m. 718-423-8179.

Line Dancing with Steve is held every Monday at Community Education Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck. 718-423-8179.

Society Tempo Ballroom Dancers is offering lessons to the public in the latest crazes of Ballroom at their Forest Hills, Belie Harbor, Glendale, Bayside, Floral Park, Elmhurst, Maspeth, and Flushing locations, complimentary to the complete beginner. Learn how, with or without a partner, and enjoy socializing. Membership requires learning basics in the standard dances, but membership is not a requirement. 718-891-4209.

Israeli and Folk Dance Class is held every Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Sisterhood of Bay Terrace Jewish Center, 209 St., and Cross Island Parkway. Instructors Rae and George Nemoviche. 718-428-6363.

Exhibits/Demonstrations

Artists and Their Golden Years, a slide-illustrated lecture with Pat Grondahl, explores the later paintings and sculptures by artists Cassatt, Degas, Matisse, O'Keeffe and Rembrandt, who were well into their senior years. Presented by the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sat., March 10 at 2 p.m. at the Fresh Meadows Branch Public Library, 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway. 718-454-7272.

Landscapes: Visions of Nature, works by American, Asian and European artists from the 13th century to the present will be compared in this slide-lecture which traces the development of landscape painting will be Presented by Mary Ellen Houck of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. on Sat., March 24 at the Seaside Branch Public Library, 116-15 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Rockaway Park. 718-634-1876.

2001 Art Odyssey, The Journey Begins, a multi-media exhibition of art from March 10 through March 31 at the Alliance of Queens Artitsts 99-10 Metropolitian Ave. Forest Hills. 718-520-9842.

P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center, 22-15 Jackson Ave., Long Island City, presents Kings Corner by German artist Bernhard Martin from March 11 through May. An opening reception will be held on March 11 and March 12 at 6 p.m. Admission: $5, 42. 718-784-2084.

“Castle – 6,500 years of Bayside History,” and other exhibits are on display at the Bayside Historical Society Mondays through Saturdays. 718-3521548.

P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center, 22-15 Jackson Ave., Long Island City, presents Untitled (Wave) by Italian artist Massimo Bartolini from March 11 through May 20. An opening reception will be held on March 11 and March 12 at 6 p.m. Admission: $5, 42. 718-784-2084.

P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center, 22-15 Jackson Ave., Long Island City, presents the first U.S. retrospective of the work of Italian artist Luigi Ontani from March 11 through May 6. Admission: $5, 42. 718-784-2084.

P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center, 22-15 Jackson Ave., Long Island City, presents Darkroom, an outdoor installation by Dutch artists Joep van Lieshout working under the name Atelier van Lieshout from March 11 through May 20. An opening reception will be held on March 11 and March 12 at 6 p.m. Admission: $5, 42. 718-784-2084.

The New York Hall of Science presents “Psychology: It's More Than You Think” through April 29 , including the Living Carpet in the Great Hall. 718-699-0005.

The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, 161-04 Jamaica Ave., presents “Sequined Surfaces: Haitian Vodoun Flags” now through April 20. 718-658-7400.

The 71st annual Spring Open Juried Exhibition of the National Art League will be presented May 7 to June 8. $1,500 in awards. All media except photography, judged by Charlotta Kotik, curator of the Brooklyn Museum. Send a self-adrressed, stamped envlope for prospectus to: Open Show, National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston. 718-224-4953

The Bayside Historical Society, Building 208, Fort Totten, Bayside presents Paper Quilts, an exhibition by Zelda Tanenbaum. 718-352-1548.

Queensborough Community College Holocaust Resource Center and Archives presents “Janusz Korczak's Warsaw” through June 30. The exhibit traces the career of Janusz Korczak in Warsaw until his death at Treblinka in August, 1942. Consists of a narrative text, photographs and documents. Library Basement, Room 30. Hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free event. 718-225-1617.

Look up in the sky…it's a bird…it's a plane…no, it's Not-a-Superhero, appearing at the Queens Museum of Art through May 27. Artist Luca Buvoli presents the latest chapter in the adventures of Not-a-Superhero, in the exhibition Around, Around, and Away-Not-a-Superhero and the Myth of New York, the latest installment in the museum's Wall Work series. Admission: $5, $2.50. 718-592-9700.

Science and technology shed a whole new light on traditional printmaking and photography by creating new, exciting forms of contemporary art. Art and Science Collaborations brings its third annual digital art competition exhibition to the New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 St., Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 718-699-0005

The History of the Great Hall – the Architecture of the New York Hall of Science is presented by the Hallin Flushing Meadows Corona Park. This compact panel exhibit spotlights the New York Hall of Science, built for the 1964 -1965 World's Fair. Discover the Great Hall, its architect, Wallace K. Harrison, and the history behind its seven-story blue stained glass serpentine walls. 718-699-0005.

Faces tell a thousand stories, the eyes are the windows of the soul. Esther Kirchevsly teaches portrait drawing to novices and practices artists at the Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon. 718-268-5960.

The Afrikan Poetry Theatre presents “My Haitian Diary” by Francois Rides Garcia. Free admission. Also, the Afrikan Poetry Theatre continues its exhibit, “Perspective Visions” by Philip Howell, a photo essay, at the Center For Culture, 176-03 Jamaica Ave. 718-523-3312.

“Castle – 6,500 years of Bayside History,” and other exhibits are on display at the Bayside Historical Society Mondays through Saturdays. 718-3521548.

An ongoing art exhibit featuring oilist Mary Ann Klein, watercolorist Diane Lieberman, and photographer Jean Rogers continues March 10 and 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Church of Douglaston, 39-50 Douglaston Parkway. 718-229-6169.

Events

The Croatian Community of Astoria, Inc., presents the Second Annual Croatian Children's Festival, to be held at Queensborough Community College, 222-05 56th Ave., Springfield Boulevard in Bayside, on Sat., March 10 at 7 p.m. and Sun., March 11 at 4 p.m. 718-939-0052.

A Festival of Popular, Classical, Folk and International Music, with Boris and Lev Veksler will be held on Mon., March 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Far Rockaway Branch Public Library, 1637 Central Ave. 718-327-2549.

A Visual Arts Forum is held on the second Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. at La Vuelta Bistro, Long Island City. Artists are invited to bring one work of art to share. 718-274-9585.A

Jewelry Making Workshop with Lan Fen Lin will be held on Sat., March 10 at 2 p.m. at the Bayside Branch Public Library, 214-20 Northern Boulevard, Bayside. Design beautiful, elegant earrings for any occasion using oriental techniques. Materials will be provided. Preregistration is required. 718-229-1834.

A Water Color Workshop will be held March 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. Admission: $85. 718-229-4000.

The Alliance of Queens Artists, 99-10 Metropolitian Ave., Forest Hills offers Kids Painting Workshops on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Kids have fun while finding a new to express themselves. 718-520-9842.

The Acting Workshop of Queens continues at the Forest Hills Adult Center, 67-01 110th Street, at Forest Hills High School on Mondays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fee is $150. 718 263-8066.

The Tuesday Morning Club of Douglaston presents clasical music each week. 718-224-2597.

Hillcrest Jewish Center, 183-02 Rabbi Israel Mowshowitz Way, Flushing will hold a Purim event on Thurs., March 8. The service will be at 5:30 p.m. and the Megillah Reading will start at 6 p.m. Dress up in costumes – Costume Prizes for Children -Special children's Entertainment – Groggers – Hamantashen. 718-380-4145.

A Watercolor Workshop for adults will be held on Tues., March 13 at 5 p.m. at the Central Branh Public Library Gallery, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica. 718-990-8665.

Instruction/lectures

Traditional Greek folk dances are taught weekly at the Greek Cultural Center, 27-18 Hoyt Ave., Astoria. Classes are forming now for the beginning and advanced dancer through June. Registration is ongoing. Classes are held on Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. for adult beginners and 9:30 p.m. for the advanced. Children's classes are held on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. (for ages 6-10) and 7:15 p.m. (for ages 10-14) 718-726-7329.

Novelist W.G. Sebald will be the guest of the Queens College Evening Readings on Tues., March 13 at 7 p.m. in the Music Building, Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing. Admission: $8. 718-997-4646.

Performances

Children's spring break performance with Steve Johnson's Magic Variety Show will be Tues., April 10 at 1 p.m. at Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14th Rd., College Point. Illusion and dramatic escape. Tickets: $5, $3. 718-358-0067.

The Parkside Players production of Ira Levin's “Veronica's Room” opens next week on Sat., March 17. The remaining performance dates are March 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31 at Grace Lutheran Church, 103-15 Union Turnpike, Forest Hills, Friday performances start at 8 p.m. and Sunday performances start at 2 p.m.

Marathon Little Theatre Group presents the musical comedy, “Crazy For You” on March 10, 11, 18, 24 and 25. Performances will be Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. at the Marathon Jewish Center, 245-37 60 Ave, Douglaston. Tickets: $12, $10. 718-428-1580.

The Undisputed Heavyweight Comedy King, Andrew Dice Clay, brings his street smart, sex obssessed persona to Westbury Music Fair on Fri., April 13 and 14. Tickets: $45. 212-307-7171.

Queens Theatre in the Park in Flushing Meadows Corona Park presents the Syracuse stage production of Margaret Edson's 1999 Pulitzer Prize winning WIT, March 16 through March 25 as part of the Emigrant Savings Bank Theatre Series. Tickets: $20, $26, 20, $18, $16. 718-760-0064.

Toujours L'Amour, a Faculty Showcase Concert featuring French love songs, is at the Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music, 42-76 Main St., Flushing. on Sat., March 17 at 8 p.m. Soprano Mary Kay McGarvey, tenor Richard Slade and pianist Junie Cho will perform classics from Charles Gounod's Romeo et Juilette, Hector Berlioz's La Nuts d'Ete, and other selections. Tickets: $5. The next Faculty Showcase concert will feature jazz pianist Helen Sun!: on Fri., May 18. 718-461-8910.

The Outragoeus Fortune Company presents Arcadia, the award-winning play by Tom Stoppars, at Queens Theatre in the Park. Remaining performances are March 9 and 10 at 8 p.m. and March 11 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $18, $16. 718-760-00064.

Through the magic of live musical theater, all-time favorite children's classics come to life this spring at Westbury Music Fair including, Yate's Musical Theatre's Snow White on March 10 at 11 a.m. and Peter Rabbit on April 14 at I1 a.m. Franklin the Turtle will make a stop at Westbury with Franklins Big Adventure on Sun., May 6 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. 212- 307-7171.

A novice Angel with a special mission is sent to Earth to work as a servant for an eccentric upper-class family. The End of the World may be near. A human comedy for the whole family to die laughing. runs through March 11. English Performances: Thursdays at 8 p.m., and Saturdays at 3 p.m. Spanish Performances: Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 4 p.m. at Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside. Tickets $20, $18. 718-729-3880.

Queens Theatre in the Park, in Flushing Meadows Corona Park proudly presents Terry Waldo's one man show Eubie and Me. Showcasing Mr. Waldo's wide ranging talents as composer, arranger, playwright, and actor, Eubie and Me features the music of Eubie Blake, his contemporaries and new material composed by Terry Waldo. Performances begin Wednesday, March 21st at 2:30 p.m., and continue on Saturdays March 24 and 31 at 8 p.m., and Sundays March 25 and April I at 3 p.m. 718-760-0064.

Queens Theatre in the Park in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, presents Imago's “Frogs, Lizards, Orbs and Slinkys” on Sat., March 10 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets: $IS; $16, $12. 718-760-0064.

Oakland Jewish Center, 61-35 220 St., Bayside presents Voices from Broadway on March 17 at 8:15 p.m. Sumptuous Buffet Viennese Table, Purim Gala. Admission: $18. 718-225-7800.

Poetry

The Jackson Heights poets will be reading at Barnes and Noble, 70-00 Austin St., Forest Hills n March 15 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. 718-424-5494.

Starbucks, 41-02 Main St., Flushing presents Open Mic Night on the first Thursday of every month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. All poets, musicians, singers, actors, playwrights and comedians are welcome. 718-424-6494.

Open Mic for poets, musicians, singers, actors, playwrights, and comedians is held on the first Monday of every month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Caffe Greco, 79-08 37th Ave., Jackson Heights. 718-424-6494.

Queens Theatre in the Park presents Sam Harris In Concert, Fri., March 9 at 8 p.m. on the Main Stage of Queens Theafre in the Park in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Tickets: $22, $18, $15 718-760-0064.

Seniors

The Forest Hills Senior Center offers line dancing at 1:30 p.m. Thursdays. 718-699-1010.

The Kew Gardens Community Center offers a variety of exercise, art, and other classes and activities throughout the week. 718-268-5960.

The Rego Park Senior Center offers meals, health screenings, housing clinics, ballroom dancing, line dancing, and other events and activities. 718-896-8511.

Singles

Cyber Singles meets Thursdays at 9 p.m. at Charisma Ballroom, 71-46 Main St. 718-268-2800.

The Central Queens Y in Forest Hills offers volleyball for singles 22 to 45 on Sunday mornings. 718-268-5011.

The Outdoor Singles activities hotline is 718-353-5506.

Slide Shows

A slide presentation, “College Point Then and Now,” will be Sat., March 10 at 2 p.m. at Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14th Rd., College Point. Native American and Summer Resort Exhibits will be open. Admission: $3, free for members. 718-358-0067.

A Water Color Workshop will be held March 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. Admission: $85. 718-229-4000.

The Alliance of Queens Artists, 99-10 Metropolitian Ave., Forest Hills offers Kids Painting Workshops on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Kids have fun while finding a new to express themselves. 718-520-9842.

The Acting Workshop of Queens continues this fall at the Forest Hills Adult Center, 67-01 110th Street, at Forest Hills High School on Mondays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fee is $150. 718 263-8066.

Workshops

Drama Workshop, scenes and monologues will be performed by Dream A Dream Productions, an acting repertory company will be held on Sat., March 10 at 2 p.m. at the Forest Hills Branch, 108-19 71 Ave., 718-268-7934.

A Water Color Workshop will be held March 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. Admission: $85. 718-229-4000.

The Alliance of Queens Artists, 99-10 Metropolitian Ave., Forest Hills offers Kids Painting Workshops on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Kids have fun while finding a new to express themselves. 718-520-9842.

The Acting Workshop of Queens continues this fall at the Forest Hills Adult Center, 67-01 110th Street, at Forest Hills High School on Mondays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fee is $150. 718 263-8066.

The Forest Hills Community House, 108-25 62nd Drive, offers a weekly, multi-media creative arts group for teens through age 18 on Monday evenings. 718-592-5757.

Esther Krichevsky teaches portrait drawing to novices and practiced artists at Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202 on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon. 718-268-5960.

The Queens Museum of Art presents free Family Drop-In Art Workshops every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 718-592-9700.