Weekend Picks: The Ultimate Queens Wedding Expo, International Food and MORE

Hey there & happy last weekend of April! Can you believe May days are already here?

We have your best event picks for this upcoming weekend, so take advantage of the weather and get out and explore:

The Wedding Social at Petals & Roots

Where: 31-27 31st St, Astoria

When: Saturday, April 27, 1 – 4 p.m.

What: Meet and chat with local wedding professionals, artists and creatives in a relaxing atmosphere! You can have a drink, eat cake, meet vendors, get your bridal trial makeup done, and enjoy all things weddings. Co-hosted by Beautymarks NYC and The Little Design Shoppe & Creative Co.

FILM SCREENINGS

If you caught our film buff events post yesterday, you know there are two film screening this weekend:

FREE Sneak Preview Screening of Netflix’s Sundance Smash, KNOCK DOWN THE HOUSE With director Rachel Lears in person

Where: Lawrence Virgilio Playground in Windmuller Park, Sunnyside
52 St., Woodside Ave. bet. 39 Rd. and 39 Dr., Queens, NY 11377 (map)

When: Saturday, April 27, doors open 7 p.m., film begins 8:15 p.m.

What: Museum of the Moving Image and Rooftop Films present a special free community sneak preview screening of Netflix’s original documentary Knock Down the House, featuring a post-show Q&A with director Rachel Lears!

Sauced Cinemas at Alewife NYC

Where: 5-14 51st Ave, Long Island City

When: Saturday, April 27 at 1 p.m.

What: Moulin Rouge! Screening, Trivia and Drinking Games

Astoria Park Earth Day Cleanup

Where: Astoria Park, 19 19th St, Queens

When: Saturday, April 27 (it was rescheduled from last weekend due to weather), 10 a.m.

What: Help kick off the 2019 event season in Astoria Park with a day of service. Activities for all ages to include:
– Planting Flower Bulbs
– Grass Seeding in Barren Areas
– Composting Leaves
– APA (Astoria Park Alliance) Garden Maintenance

Queens Night Market

Where: NEW YORK HALL OF SCIENCE in FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK, QUEENS (47-01 111th St, Corona)

When: Saturday, April 27, 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.

What: This go-to weekly summer event just started up again last week! See the full list of vendors and performers here.