By The TimesLedger
Auditions/Rehearsals
Senior Theater Acting Repertory welcomes seniors interested in acting. Wednesdays, Fridays. 347-2310 or Stan Guttman at 224-2729.
Barbershop Harmony Society Queens chapter seeks men who enjoy singing. Rehearsals Wednesdays, 8 p.m. 74-15 175th St., Flushing. 468-8416.
Youth choral group for ages 9-16. Tuesdays, 4:30-6 p.m. The Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14th Rd., College Point. 358-0067.
Adult choral group. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. The Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14th Rd., College Point. 358-0067.
Oratorio Society of Queens, under the direction of David Close, invites singers to join in its 75th anniversary celebration. Mondays, 7:45 p.m. North Presbyterian Church, Flushing. No choral experience necessary. 460-0726.
Classes
Kids’ painting workshops. Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m. The Alliance of Queens Artists, 99-10 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills. 520-9842.
Portrait class. Tuesdays, 7-10 p.m. National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston. 428-1859.
Drawing and painting. Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Alliance of Queens Artists, 99-10 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills. 520-9842.
Portrait drawing for novices taught by Esther Kirchevsly. Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon. Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd. 268-5960.
Chinese painting. Fridays, 1 p.m. Bayside Senior Center, 210-10 Union Turnpike. 479-6071.
Drama/acting for kids. Ages 10-12, Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; ages 13-17, Mondays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14th Rd., College Point. 358-0067.
Concerts
Pianist MinKyung Cho performs works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Prokofiev. Part of Messiah Festival of the Arts Concert Series. Sunday, 3 p.m. Messiah Lutheran Church, 42-15 165th St., Flushing. 358-6738.
Jamaica Market Jazz Season opens with Harold Ousley & A Circle of Friends. Feb. 9, noon-3 p.m. Jamaica Market, Harvest Room, 90-40 160th St. 297-4708.
Dancing
40th Grand Masquerade Ball celebrates German Mardi Gras, Karneval, Fasching. Saturday, 8 p.m. Park Restaurant, Franklin Square. Cash Prize for best costume. Sponsored by Kolsche Funke. 478-4049, 428-2296 or e-mail KFNY1961@yahoo.com.
Annual ‘50s Dance starring Randy and the Rainbows. Sponsored by Fathers’ Guild. St. Francis Preparatory High School, 6100 Francis Lewis Blvd., Fresh Meadows. Feb. 9, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Call 423-8810 for tickets.
Line dancing. 7:15-9 p.m. ANIBC Center, 212-12 26th Ave., Bayside. Music by Kicken Up Country. No partner needed. 939-4936.
Line dance lessons. Mondays, 3 p.m.; Fridays, 1 p.m. Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck. 423-8179.
Country line dancing classes. Mondays, 7-8 p.m. beginners; 8-9:30 p.m. intermediate. Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14th Rd., College Point. 358-0067.
Israeli and folk dance class with Rae and George Nemoviche. Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sisterhood of Bay Terrace Jewish Center. 428-6363.
Ballroom dancing. Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Charisma Ballroom, 71-46 Main St., Flushing. 268-2800.
Ballroom dancing. Fridays, 2 p.m. Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck. 423-8179.
Irish dancing lessons with all-Ireland dancing champion Niall O’Leary. Saturdays, 9-11 a.m. Yeats’ Tavern, 42-24 Bell Blvd., Bayside. 212-726-1602.
Exhibits/Demonstrations
Janet Cardiff exhibit features installations and collaborations with George Bures Miller. Noon-6 p.m. through Jan. 31. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays. P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center, 22-25 Jackson Ave., Long Island City. 784-2084.
“Swimmers, Bikers, Dancers and Other Odd Folks” features photoworks by artist Isadore Seltzer. Feb. 2-March 3. The New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 699-0005.
Art exhibit opening reception. Sunday, 5-8 p.m. The Afrikan Poetry Theatre, Inc. 176-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica. 523-3312.
Art Students' Exhibition features work by adult students. Feb. 4-March 1. National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston. 428-1859.
Artist Paul Anthony, finalist in 19th annual Individual Artists Showcase. shows his work. Feb. 6-March 6. Queens Borough Public Library Kew Gardens Hills Branch, 72-33 Vleigh Place. 990-0700.
Oral History Exhibit. “Bayside was a Wilderness Then: Voices from the Black Community Revisited.” Feb. 16, noon-4p.m. Officers’ Club, Fort Totten, Bayside. Reservations required. 352-1548.
“Susan Wolsborn: Kinesthesia” on display 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Feb. 7. Closed Mondays. Queens Museum of Art, New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 592-9700.
“Big Eyes” by Charley Friedman on display 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Feb. 7. Closed Mondays. Queens Museum of Art, New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 592-9700.
“The Bicycle Takes Off: From Boneshaker to Boom.” 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., through March 3. The New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 699-0005.
“The Day We Changed” features work created since Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. through March 9. Alliance of Queens Artists, 99-10 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills. 520-9842.
“Trolleys of the North Shore.” Daily, except Sunday. Bayside Historical Society, Fort Totten. 352-1548.
“Castle — 6,500 years of Bayside History.” Daily, except Sunday. Bayside Historical Society, Fort Totten. 352-1548.
“My Haitian Diary” by Francois Rides Garcia. The Afrikan Poetry Theatre, 176-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica. 523-3312.
“Perspective Visions,” a photo essay by Philip Howell. The Afrikan Poetry Theatre, 176-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica. 523-3312.
Events
Movies shown Fridays, 12:15 p.m. Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck. 423-8174.
Queens Jazz Trail tour. First Saturday of month, 10 a.m. Three-hour tour departs Flushing Town Hall. Jazz music and videos of America’s jazz legends performing played on trolley while tour guide Cobi Knight explains jazz history in Queens. 463-7700.
Visual Arts Forum. Artists invited to bring one work of art to share. Second Saturday of month, 1 p.m. La Vuelta Bistro, Long Island City. 274-9585.
Classical music meets. Fourth Tuesday of month, 11 a.m. The Tuesday Morning Club of Douglaston, Community Church of Douglaston, 39-50 Douglaston Parkway. 224-2597.
Poetry
Poppenhusen Poets Platform. Open mic for poems, prose, Haiku, limericks, lyrics. Second Sunday of month, 7 p.m. Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14th Rd., College Point. 358-0067.
Open Mic. First Monday of month, 7-9 p.m. Caffe Greco, 79-08 37th Ave., Jackson Heights. 424-6494.
Open Mic Night for poets, musicians, singers, actors, playwrights, comedians. First Thursday of month, 7-9 p.m. Starbucks, 41-02 Main St., Flushing. 424-6494.
Presentations
Cultural Collage. Presentation of original children’s book illustrations by artist/writer Susan L. Roth. Friday, 8 p.m. National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston. 428-1859.
Theater
“Translated Acts.” Queens Museum of Art, New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 592-9700.
Workshops
The Acting Workshop of Queens. Mondays, 7-10 p.m. Forest Hills Adult Center at Forest Hills High School, 67-01 110th St. 263-8066.
Life Drawing Sessions teaches drawing with a live model. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Women’s Studio Center, 43-01 21st St., Long Island City. 274-9585.
Urban Poets & Writers workshop, “Steps to Publishing: From Concept to Distribution,” with Literary Coordinator Big Brother Wayne. Saturdays, Feb. 2- 23, 4-6 p.m. The Afrikan Poetry Theatre, 176-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica. 523-3312.
