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Jul 19, 2015
What to Do in Astoria this Week: Terrariums, Astoria Park, and More
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We will continue to bring you highlights and ideas for what to do in Astoria for the week. Got suggestions of your own? Share in the comments! Our 50+ Things to Do in Astoria & LIC post is still packed with fun ideas throughout the summer as well.
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Terrarium Class: Date Nite
Looking for a creative idea for a unique night out with your partner? Spend your evening with a relaxing glass of wine and music while combining your design ideas to create a one-of-a-kind terrarium for your shared pleasure.
Tuesday, July 24th. From 6-7pm
$100
luludi living art
23-07 24th Avenue, Astoria
Learn more here.

Dance Hawkins-Based Modern Technique with Valerie Green
This modern technique class is influenced by the Erick Hawkins modern dance technique. The principles emphasized in this class are universally beneficial to dance training and include using the power of the center to initiate, control, and radiate movement, plus pelvis initiation, and the use of under and over curves.
Tuesday, July 21th, 6:30pm – 8pm
$18 (Dancers/Students-$15)
Green Space
37-24 24th St #301, Astoria
Learn more here.
Warm Up: Boys Noize, Busy P b2b Boston Bun, A.G. Cook, Danny L Harle, Lafawndah, Lotic
$20 (free for residents in 11101–11109 zip codes)
Saturday, July 25th, 3pm to 9pm
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY
Learn more here.

IRON CROWS / Bangladesh
In this documentary shot in Chittagong, Bangladesh, the world center for ship-breaking, huge megaton behemoths are run aground and broken apart by men and boys who earn $2 a day. Remarkably beautiful cinematography affords indelible insights into how some of the most exploited people on earth retain their courage, decency and fortitude.
Free
Wednesday, July 22nd, 7pm
Socrates Sculpture Park
32-01 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City
Learn more here.

Astoria Park: Track and Field for Kids
City Parks Track & Field gives New York City kids the chance to learn the basics of the sport, from hurdles and relay races to long jump, shot put and javelin throw. The program is open to boys and girls ages 5-16 and runs each July and August in parks throughout the five boroughs.
Free
Wednesday, July 22nd, 9:30am – 12pm
Astoria Park Track
Astoria Park, Queens
Learn more here.

Michael Patrick’s Ring of Fire Band is a band from central New Jersey. Inspired by traditional folk, country, rockabilly, bluegrass, gospel, roots, and rock, their tribute show will honor and pay homage to one of their musical icons – Mr. Johnny Cash!
Free
Thursday, July 23, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Astoria Park Lawn
Astoria Park, Queens
Learn more here.
Idlewild Magazine Launch Party
Idlewild Magazine will be launching issue no. 3 on Saturday, July 25th at the The Bonnie starting at 8 pm. Keep the party going at the Sparrow from midnight on with music from DJ Sambarella. Look for special cocktails for the event at both the Sparrow Tavern and The Bonnie. Giveaways + surprises, too.
Free
Saturday, July 25, 8pm
The Bonnie
29-12 23rd Ave, Astoria
Learn more here.

Astoria Music & Arts Fundraiser
The folks behind Astoria Music & Arts are having a busy summer! They’re currently hard at work planning their 7th annual New World Queens Fest, and decided to kick fundraising off with an exciting event this Saturday. Live entertainment includes burlesque comedy, punk rock, metal and hip-hop.
$20 Donation (2 Drinks Included!)
Saturday, July 25, 6pm
The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York
22-51 29th Street, Astoria
Learn more here.

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