Auditions/Rehearsals
Acting Seniors
Senior Theater Acting Repertory welcomes seniors interested in acting. Wed. & Fri. 718-347-2310 or Stan Guttman at 718-224-2729.
Barbershop Harmony
Barbershop Harmony Society Queens chapter seeks men who enjoy singing. Rehearsals Wed., 8 p.m. 74-15 175th St. 718-468-8416.
Bayside Glee Club
Join the club and prepare for its upcoming concerts. Rehearsals Tues. evenings, 7:45 p.m., All Saints Church, 214-33 40 Ave. Entrance on 215th St. For more information, call 718-424-5769.
Community Singers
The Community Singers of Queens rehearses Mon. 8-10 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 42-15 165th St. All voices welcome. Call 718-658-1021.
Oratorio Rehearsals
The Oratorio Society of Queens will hold rehearsals for its May 18 performance of Verdi’s “Requiem” Monday evenings at 7:45 p.m. at North Presbyterian Church, 154th St. and 26th Ave. No previous experience needed. Call 718-460-0726.
“Side Man”
On Friday, March 21 from 7-10 p.m. and Saturday March 22 from 1-4 p.m. at The Outrageous Fortune Company, 42-24 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston. Call 718-428-2500.
Classes
Acting Workshop
Acting Workshop of Queens. Mon., 7-10 p.m. Forest Hills Adult Center at Forest Hills High School, 67-01 110th St. 718-263-8066.
Chinese painting
Fri., 1 p.m. Bayside Senior Center, 210-10 Union Turnpike. 718-479-6071.
Drama/acting for kids
Ages 10-12, Mon., 6:30-7:30 p.m.; ages 13-17, Mon., 7:30-8:30 p.m. Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14th Rd. 718-358-0067.
Drawing and painting
Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Alliance of Queens Artists, 99-10 Metropolitan Ave. 718-520-9842.
Kids’ painting workshops
Tues., 4-6 p.m. The Alliance of Queens Artists, 99-10 Metropolitan Ave. 718-520-9842.
Life Drawing Sessions
Teaches drawing with a live model. Sat., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Women’s Studio Center, 43-01 21st St. 718-274-9585.
Portrait class
Tues., 7-10 p.m. National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Parkway. 718-428-1859.
Portrait drawing
Taught by Esther Kirchevsly. Thurs., 11 a.m.-noon. Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd. 718-268-5960.
Comedy
Comedy Show
Meet, mingle, munch and enjoy at Holliswood Theatre, 215-16 82nd Ave. and Bell Blvd. on Saturdays March 15, and 29. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Call for reservations at 718-265-6354.
Concerts
“It Is Finished”
Original production by the Glenn Mohr Chorale at Queen of Peace Residemce, 110-30 221 St., Queens Village. Call 718-784-1800.
Parish Benifit
At Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, 34-24 203rd St. On Sunday, March 23 at 3 p.m. Call 718-229-8895.
South American Musician and Teacher Gustavo Moretto
Wednesday at LaGuardia Community College on Van Dam St. at 47th Ave. Showtimes are 4 and 7 p.m. Call 718-482-5151.
Dancing
Ballroom dancing
Wed., 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Charisma Ballroom, 71-46 Main St. 718-268-2800.
Country line dancing classes
Mon., 7-9 p.m. for beginners and intermediate. Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14th Rd. 718-358-0067.
Line dance lessons
Fri., 1 p.m. Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Pkwy. 718-423-8174.
New dance program
Kew Gardens Community Center introduces a new dance program with Elaine Nester Fri. from 1 to 3 p.m. at 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd., Suite 202. Call 718-268-5960.
Sunday Instruction
Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Boulevard, will give lessons 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and have dancing until 8 p.m. Lesson and music by Sal Escott. Call 718-478-3100.
Tango Tips
Basic instruction and skill improvement for advanced dancers Tues., Thurs. & Sat. at 6 p.m. Call 212-239-8561
Exhibits
Bayside History
“Castle — 6,500 years of Bayside History.” Daily, except Sunday. Bayside Historical Society, Fort Totten. 718-352-1548.
Chen Zhen Exhibit
Held at the Contemporary Art Center, 22-25 Jackson Ave. Long Island City. Call 718-784-2084. Running now through May.
Creatures by Wangechi Mutu
The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning presents “Creatures by Wangechi Mutu: JCAL 2002 Workspace Artist,” a solo exhibition of recent mixed media works and a new installation that connects fragments of everyday images to create a distinct lexicon of messages. The exhibit will be on display at JCAL’s gallery through April 12. 161-04 Jamaica Ave. Call 718-658-7400.
“Earth Water and Light”
The works of Sheila Blunt, Anna Smolin, and Lil Reyer at the AQA Gallery, 99-10 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills. Hours: Tues.- Sat. 1-6 p.m. From March 22-29. Call 718-520-9842.
Emerging Artists
Socrates Sculpture Park will feature work by Paolo Arao, Matthew Bakkom, Alejandro Cesarco, Peter Coffin, Elizabeth Demaray, Jeffrey Hatfield, Eric Hongisto, Caitlin Masley, Jennifer Monick and Jennifer Zackin through March 30. Museum is at the entrance of Broadway and Vernon Boulevard.
Emerging Artists From Japan
Located at the Contemporary Art Center, 22-25 Jackson Ave. Long Island City now through April. Call 718-782-9454.
Images From the Atomic Front
At St. John’s University, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 718-990-5542 for details.
Landscapes on Exhibit
Carolyn Obergfell exhibits her artwork at the Windsor Park Branch of the Queens Library, located at 79-50 Bell Blvd., from April 9- May 7. call 718-990-0700.
Louis Armstrong in Concert
The Louis Armstrong House and Archives presents an exhibit celebrating Armstrong’s live performances through May 8 at the Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library, Room 332, Queens College. Call 718-997-3670 or go to www.satchmo.net.
Matisse and Picasso Exhibit
Held at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) open now. Hours from Thursday through Monday are 12-6 p.m. For more information call 718-784-2084 x827
Modern architecture
“Twentieth Century Borough: 100 Years of Modern Architecture in Queens.” Exhibit explores changing facets of Modernism over a century of growth through March at Kingsland Homestead, 143-35 37th Ave. Presented by the Queens Historical Society. Call 718-939-0647, Ext. 17.
“Neger (Negro) – Don’t Call Me”
The Museum for African Art, 36-01 43rd Ave., presents a video and sound installation exploring the issues of race, self-image and identity that challenges racial and gender stereotypes. Running until Sunday. Call 718-784-7700.
Paintings on Exhibit
Timothy McGowan’s artwork at the Ridgewood Branch of the Queens Library, 20-12 Madison St. from April 2- 30. Call 718-990-0700.
Pen and Ink Drawing
Held at the Douglaston/Little Neck Branch of the Queens Library, located at 249-01 Northern Blvd. from April 2-30. Call 718-990-0700.
The Passionate Artist
An open-theme, all media exhibition by various New York artists. Held at the AQA Gallery running through Saturday. Gallery hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Call 718-520-9842.
Psychlone
A new photo exhibit by Greg M. Stowell will be on display at the Cedar House Cafe, 70-10 Grand Ave. through March. Call 718-478-9569.
Re: Connections by Nütró
The Queens College Arts Center at the Benjamin Rosenthal Library presents a new exhibit by a group of Russian-American artists entitled “Re: Connections by Nütró” through April 15. A gallery talk and reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m.. Thursday. Call 718-997-3770.
Second Antique Chinese Windows and Doors Exhibit
Held at the Crystal Foundation Art Gallery, 31-10 Whitestone Expy now through April 30. Open Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 718-961-7300 x 3116
Traditional Calligraphy
The Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts at Flushing Town Hall presents an exhibition of traditional Chinese art and calligraphy through Sunday in honor of the Year of the Ram. 137-35 Northern Blvd. 718-463-7700.
Water Color and Ink Drawing
Orianne Cosentino’s artwork at the McGoldrick Branch, 155-06 Roosevelt Ave. from May 7- June 4. Call 718-990-0700.
Video Acts
P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center presents “Video Acts,” single-channel works from the collections of Pamela and Richard Kramlich and the New Art Trust with the exhibits Building Structures, the FBI Files and recent paintings by Art Held. Call 718-784-2084.
Film
Film Series with Discussion
Queens Musuem of Art in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. All shows begin at 2 p.m. Call 718-592-9700
March 14 – “The Postman Always Rings Twice”(1946)
March 21- “All About Eve”(1950)
March 28 – “The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz”(1974)
April 4 – “The Hospital”(1971)
April 11 – “A Night to Remember”(1958)
April 25 – “All the King’s Men’(1949)
May 2 – “Wonder Boys”(2000)
Saturday at the Movies
Held at Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd. Two showings (1-2:30 p.m. or 4:30-5:30 p.m.) Call 718-229-4000
Forums
Writers Forum
Writers asked to being one original work to share. Third Sat. of the month, 3 p.m. at Women’s Studio Center, Suite 216, Wills Art Deco Building, 43-01 21st St. 718-361-5649.
Meetings
A Round Table Discussion
Presented by Queens Council on the Arts concerning partnerships in cultural programming on Thursday, March 27 from 6-8 p.m at Queens Borough Hall, Kew Gardens. Call 718-647-3377 ext.17.
Performances
Classic Ghost Tales from the 1920’s
Held at the Zion Episcopal Church, Douglaston Parkway and 44th Ave., on Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m. Call 718-482-3332.
Dance into Spring
A multi-cultural dance fest held on March 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Poppenhusen Institute. Call 718-358-0067 for more information
Dial “M” For Murder
Takes place at The First Presbyterian Church of Whitestone, 15-43 149 St. On Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m. Call 718-391-8697.
I Pagliacci Opera
Queens Community College, 222-05 56th Ave., on Saturday at 8 p.m. Call 718-631-6311.
Romeo and Juliet
Performing at LaGuardia Arts Center at the Mainstage Theatre on 47th Ave. at Van Dam St., Long Island City on Saturday at 2 p.m. Call 718-482-5151.
La Vida es Tango
The Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., presents “La Vida es Tango (Life is Tango),” a world premiere musical through March 16 at 8 p.m. Thurs. & Fri.; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sat.; and 4 p.m. Sun. Call 718-729-3880.
Poetry
Open Mic
First Mon. of the month, 7-9 p.m. Caffe Greco, 79-08 37th Ave. 718-424-6494.
Open Mic Night
For poets, musicians, singers, actors, playwrights, comedians. First & third Thurs. of the month, 7-9 p.m. Starbucks, 41-02 Main St., 718-424-6494.
Poppenhusen Poets Platform
Open mic for poetry. Second Sun. of the month, 7 p.m. Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14th Rd. 718-358-0067.
Theater
“Anything Goes” Production
Held at the Marathon Jewish Community Center, 245-37 60 Ave. Douglaston on Saturdays March 15, and 22 at 8:30 p.m. and Sundays March 16, and 23 at 3 p.m. Call 718-229-4644.
“Late Nite Catechism”
At Saint Gregory the Great in Bellerose, Cross Island Parkway and 87th Ave. For tickets and more information call 718-347-3707.
“Master Class”
At Queens Theatre in the Park on: Friday at 8 p.m., Saturdays 15 and 22 at 2p.m. and 8 p.m., Sundays 16 and 23 at 3 p.m., Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., and Thursday March 20 at 2:30 p.m. Call 718-760-0064
“Othello”
Fridays March 27 and April 4 at 8 p.m., Saturdays March 28 and April 5 at 8 p.m., Wednesdays, April 2 at 1:15 p.m. and Thursdays March 27 and April 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Queensborough Community College, 222-05 56th Ave. Call 718-631-6311.
“The Cripple of the Inishmaan”
Show times: Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Call 718-760-0064.
Tours
Kingsland Homestead
Tours of Kingsland Homestead, 143-35 37th Ave., 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Tues., Sat. & Sun. Presented by the Queens Historical Society. Call 718-939-0647, Ext. 17.
Queens Jazz Trail
First Sat. of each month, Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing. 718-463-7700.
Workshops
Free Panel Discussion
Issues concerning young women latino playwrights on Sunday, March 23 at 3 p.m. at Queens Theatre in the Park. Call 718-760-0064.
Painting workshop
The Women’s Studio Center presents an acrylic and watercolor painting workshop to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Mon. with instructor Melissa Wolf. Call 718-361-5649.
