Film
Tale of the Bunny Picnic — The Muppet bunnies are all preparing for their annual Bunny Picnic with songs and decorations except for Bean Bunny whose siblings tease him for being smaller and getting in their way. But when Bean discovers the farmer’s dog nearby he tries to warn the other bunnies of the danger to them and their picnic. No one believes Bean until the dog interrupts the festivities and Bean must help save the day.
When: Friday, April 6, Saturday, April 7 and Sunday, April 8, at 11 a.m.
Where: Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria
Cost: $15
Contact: (718) 784-0077
Website: www.movin
The Muppets Take Manhattan — When the Muppets’ college revue is a big hit, they decide to take it all the way to Broadway. Filled with cameos by such New Yorkers as Mayor Ed Koch, Gregory Hines, and Liza Minnelli, the movie ends with a wedding between Kermit and Miss Piggy. Is it part of the show… or could it be real?
When: Friday, April 6, at 1 p.m.
Where: Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria
Cost: $15
Contact: (718) 784-0077
Website: www.movin
Events
Nature Exploration Hike — The natural world is the best playground in New York City. Join the Urban Park Rangers on a hike through Astoria Park.
When: Friday, April 6, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Astoria Park
Cost: Free
Contact: (718) 352-1769
All About Insects — Join the Urban Park Rangers to learn about insects and search for six-legged critters under rocks and logs.
When: Friday, April 6, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Forest Park
Cost: Free
Contact: (718) 352-1769
Art Show — Stop by the art show to take a look at the work of 13 talented artists.
When: Saturday, April 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Glendale Maspeth Methodist Church
Cost: Free
Ridgewood Reservoir Community Tours — The Ridgewood Reservoir in Highland Park straddles the border of Brooklyn and Queens. A lush and dense forest has grown in its two outside basins while a freshwater pond with waterfowl sits in the middle basin. Explore this incredible natural resource in the heart of New York City. Please register at www.eventbrite.com/e/ridgewood-reservoir-2018-community-tours-tickets-43104726397
When: Saturday, April 7, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Ridgewood Reservoir
Cost: Free
Contact: (917) 656-2984
Children’s Carnival — Stop by the Queens County Farm Museum for a kids carnival. The price of admission includes carnival rides and children’s entertainment. Midway games, hay rides, pony rides and access to the petting zoo are available for an additional fee.
When: Saturdays, April 7 and 14 and Sundays, April 8 and 15, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Queens County Farm Museum
Cost: $15
Contact: (718) 347-3276
Solar-Lunar Transcriptions — This exhibition by Flushing Town Hall Teaching Artist Tina Seligman explores the rhythms and patterns of the sun and moon through visual art, music, and poetry. At a time when the world is so fractured, shared experiences of the sun and moon remind us that we are all profoundly connected through nature.
When: Saturday, April 7, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Flushing Town Hall
Cost: Free for members of students; $5 suggested donation
Contact: (718) 463-7700 x222
The Broadway Dolls — A concert featuring a roster of the most dynamic women on Broadway, this all-singing, all-dancing show is truly a unique live theatrical experience.
When: Sunday, April 8, at 3 p.m.
Where: Queensborough Performing Arts Center, Bayside
Cost: Price varies
Contact: (718) 631-6311
Holocaust Remembrance Program — The 11th annual program consists of a memorial candle lighting ceremony by survivors and their descendants. A complimentary light kosher supper will precede the program Registration required at www.brandeisassociation.org
When: Wednesday, April 11, at 6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. for supper)
Where: Queens County Civil Court Jury Room, 89-17 Sutphin Blvd.
Cost: Free
Contact: (718) 575-8721
