Film
Jaws — The summer movie that started it all, this improbable, against-all-odds blockbuster about a Maine vacation spot terrorized by a great white shark, showed that director Steven Spielberg was a force to be reckoned with. Not only did he compose a technical masterpiece of Hitchcockian suspense by ingeniously working around an unwieldy rubber shark, he created an exhilarating film of existential horror that kept millions away from the beach.
When: Friday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 10, at 3:30 p.m.
Where: Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria
Cost: $15
Contact: (718) 784-0077
Website: www.movin
Follow that Bird — Featuring a cast of Sesame Street regulars as well as a star-studded array of cameo guests, including Chevy Chase, John Candy, and Waylon Jennings, the movie follows Big Bird’s journey back to Sesame Street after a well-intentioned social worker places him within a family of birds, far away from his friends.
When: Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10 at 12 p.m.
Where: Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria
Cost: $15
Contact: (718) 784-0077
Website: www.movin
War of the Worlds — Loosely based on H.G. Wells’ science fiction classic, and heavily steeped in Spielbergian family values, War of the Worlds stars Tom Cruise as a divorced dock worker whose weekend visit with his children becomes a fight for their lives when Earth is invaded by alien fighting machines.
When: Saturday, Sept. 9, at 3 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria
Cost: $15
Contact: (718) 784-0077
Website: www.movin
Events
Hellgate 5K Run — Take part in the Hellgate 5K run Saturday morning.
When: Saturday, Sept. 9, from 7:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Shore Boulevard between Ditmars Boulevard and Astoria Park South
Queens Bocce Tournament — Join NYC Parks for the annual citywide faceoff. Players compete in borough-wide tournaments, with the best teams advancing to the citywide championship. The tournament is open to ages 18 and older. Register individually or as a group online at queen
When: Saturday, Sept. 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Juniper Valley Park
Contact: (718) 393-7370
Cost: Free
Capoeira for Beginners — Led by certified instructor Camaleao from Capoeira Nago Queens, this six-part series will introduce participants to the basic fundamentals of the Brazilian martial art of capoeira. This introduction will offer guidance with balance, flexibility, and agility while also providing a brief history of capoeira traditions.
When: Saturday, Sept. 9, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Socrates Sculpture Park
Contact: (718) 956-1819
Cost: Free
Learn to Ride — Bring a bike, a child, and a helmet for this free fun event. Show your kids, ages five and older how to ride a two-wheeler. Pre-register at bike.nyc/education/classes/learn-to-ride-kids
When: Saturday, Sept. 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Jackson Pond Playground
Contact: (718) 956-1819
Cost: Free
Saturday Sculpture Workshop — Join Noguchi Museum educator Harumi Ori for a clay workshop and consider the possibilities and limitations of sculpting with clay. Find natural materials at Socrates and embrace the earth while creating a entirely organic sculpture.
When: Saturday, Sept. 9, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Socrates Sculpture Park
Contact: (718) 956-1819
Cost: Free
The Magic of Rogue — As seen on America’s Got Talent, Rogue brings a combination of magic and comedy. With tons of audience interaction, this show is a mixture of music, flowers, fire, and animals. Everyone will be amazed.
When: Saturday, Sept. 9, from 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Where: Forest Park Carousel
Contact: (718) 768-2676
Nature Scavenger Hunt — Join the rangers as they introduce you to the hidden nine-acre neighborhood green space at Captain Tilly Park.
When: Sunday, Sept. 10, from 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Where: Captain Tilly Park
Contact: (718) 352-1769
Bonkerz the Clown — This wise-cracking Brooklyn clown is proud to cross the borough border and bring his show to Queens. He’ll make jokes, clown around, and perform some magic. Always looking for volunteers to help him with tricks, Bonkerz is sure to give all guests stomach aches from laughing so hard!
When: Sunday, Sept. 10, at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Where: Fantasy Forest Amusement Park
Contact: (718) 788-2676
Cost: Free
Music
Marko Churnchetz “Ruthenia” Quartet — Performers include Tom Guarna (guitar), Miles Sloniker (bass), Rudy Royston (drums) and Marko Churnchetz (piano and compositions)
When: Friday, Sept. 8, at 9 p.m.
Where: Terraza 7, Elmhurst
Contact: (347) 808-0518
Cost: $12, free for children 12 and under
Enchanted Formosa — Presented in collaboration with Taipei Cultural Center of TECO in New York, Enchanted Formosa chronicles over 100 years of Taiwanese history, from the Qing imperial era to the Japanese colonial decades, and to the current republic. With songes from indigenous tribes, Hoklo groups, and Hakka villages, sing-songwriter Yu_Wei Hsieh and the band brings a spectacular concert that combines folk, pop and alt-rock.
When: Friday, Sept. 8, at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Flushing Town Hall
Cost:Free
Contact: (718) 463-7700 x222
Website: www.flush
Full Moon Drumming Workshop — Celebrate the full moon with a drum circle in the garden with master drummers from Puerto Rico. Limited to 20 participants, from beginners to professionals.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Flushing Town Hall
Cost: $25; $20 for members
Contact: (718) 463-7700 x222
Website: www.flush
