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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170729T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170820T180000
DTSTAMP:20261110T120422
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SUMMARY:Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition Summer Shows
DESCRIPTION:It’s summertime for the artists of the Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition and the art-lovers who eagerly await every BWAC exhibit. Mid-summer is also the middle of BWAC’s 40th year; for our 2017 Summer Shows we present the juried Black & White 2017 exhibit and Palette Unlimited. A full calendar of performance and events is planned for each weekend the shows are on view. Admission to the Gallery and all its special events is free\, donations gladly accepted.\nOur 3rd national juried Black & White show presents artwork by artists from around the country. Noted juror Alison Hokanson\, Assistant Curator in the Department of European Paintings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, selected 110 pieces from almost 1200 submissions\, to put together this spectacular exhibit.\nThe opening reception on July 29\, 2017 showcases Paula Jeanine Bennett and Jenny Hill\, who bring their soul-jazz project BRIGHT RED DRESS to the BWAC stage. The band features great classic jazz repertoire enhanced with horn harmonies\, a killer rhythm section and the sweet-hot musical skills of Paul Jeanine at the helm.\nCheck out the Awards Ceremony for the juried Black & White 2017\nExhibit at 3 pm on opening day\, and be sure to cast your vote for Peoples’ Choice Award.\nThe performance calendar during the weekend summer shows\, July 29th – August 20th\, include musicians Braxton Hicks\, Harry Oppenheimer\, performers presented by the Jazz Foundation\, and many more. There are also spoken word events\, including the ever-popular Word Cabaret\, and a book reading on the schedule.\nBWAC’s 25\,000 square foot Civil War-era gallery is located at a spectacular waterfront site overlooking the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor. It is across from the Fairway supermarket and down the block from IKEA in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn\, set amidst trendy boutiques and restaurants. Accessible by public transportation\, NYC Ferry\, IKEA Water Taxi and biking is a breeze! Admission to the Gallery\, the waterfront view and all special events is free to everyone\, donations gladly accepted. \nAlso is our The BWAC Performance Series which is also free and takes place on weekend afternoons between 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM at the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition\, 499 Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. Enjoy a fantastic array of talented and exciting singer-songwriters\, musicians\, authors\, and poets\, as well as special film screenings\, in conjunction with our two full floors of spectacular art exhibitions Full listings\, links\, info: http://bwacperformanceseries.eventbrite.com\nhttp://bwac.org/visit/\nSUMMER EXHIBITION\nSat\, Jul 29 2-4 BRIGHT RED DRESS: Jazz for the Body and Soul\nSun\, Jul 30 2-4 Jazz Foundation Presents: Rafik Williamson\nSun\, Jul 30 4:15-5:15 Book Reading: Warren Alexander “Cousins’ Club”\nSat\, Aug 5 2-5 SICC Spoken Word\nSun\, Aug 6 2-3 John Kessel\nSun\, Aug 6 3:15-4:15 Zoe Over Zero\nSun\, Aug 6 4:30-5:30 Urban Teakettle and guest Tom Doyle\nSat\, Aug 12 1-2 Braxton Hicks and the Mission Boys\nSat\, Aug 12 2:30-3:30 A Century of Fakers\nSat\, Aug 12 4-5:30 Word Cabaret\nSun\, Aug 13 2-3 Harry Oppenheimer\nSun\, Aug 13 3:15-4:15 The Owlflies\nSun\, Aug 13 4:30-5:30 Ryan Chernin and Ev\nSat\, Aug 19 2-3 Absurdo & the Coyote\nSat\, Aug 19 3:15-4:15 Greenstreets\nSat\, Aug 19 4:30-5:30 tbd\nSun Aug 20 2-4 Jazz Foundation: Jerram Original Network \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/brooklyn-waterfront-artists-coalition-summer-shows/
LOCATION:BWAC Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition\, 481 Van Brunt (Door 7) in Red Hook\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="bwac":MAILTO:bwaconline@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T160000
DTSTAMP:20261110T120422
CREATED:20170610T134534Z
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SUMMARY:$1 Beach Ride to Atlantic Beach
DESCRIPTION:Escaping the city this summer just got easier thanks to Skedaddle – the on-demand bus-pooling app. They’re offering $1 rides every Saturday through Labor Day weekend to one of your favorite beaches in New England and outside of Manhattan. \nSkedaddle will feature one beach destination in the NYC area and one beach destination in the Boston area each week for $1 rides on Saturdays – The 8/5 destination is Atlantic Beach for NYC riders! \nBeach-lovers will enjoy a hassle free\, comfortable and fun experience by simply showing up to a central location and riding with Skedaddle’s professional drivers. \nTravelers can join a $1 route by visiting at www.letskedaddle.com or via the Skedaddle mobile app for iOS and Android. To see the full list of this summer’s featured $1 ride beach destinations\, NYC riders can visit http://bit.ly/NYCbeachride. \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/1-beach-ride-atlantic-beach-2-2/
LOCATION:Atlantic Beach\, 1751 Ocea Blvd\, Atlantic Beach\, NY\, 11509\, Select a Country:
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ORGANIZER;CN="Skedaddle":MAILTO:hello@letskedaddle.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T110000
DTSTAMP:20261110T120422
CREATED:20170719T135214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170719T135214Z
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SUMMARY:100th NYRR Open Run Astoria Park
DESCRIPTION:Bring a friend and come celebrate the 100th NYRR Open Run in Astoria Park! We are trying to get 100 runners and walkers to join the celebration. Our regular Open Run will be at 9 a.m. followed by a potluck brunch. Sign up for the brunch here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vxedIXJ8oU11JfT-W8XBk7_6SKauZ5D9G0AYNQjvzP4/edit?usp=sharing \nCome and join us for our weekly FREE run! All ages welcome\, push your stroller\, walk your dog\, or race three laps of Astoria Park! Let’s show the neighborhood all the fun they are missing out on. \nMeet at in front of the rest area by the entrance to track\, 15 minutes before the run starts for check in! Run Begins at 9:00AM. Sign our one-time waiver at openrun.nyrr.org before you go to speed up check in. \nGive back to your community by volunteering at this event or future runs. Fill out this form to receive information about helping: http://goo.gl/forms/MX2W3kAfFi \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/100th-nyrr-open-run-astoria-park/
LOCATION:Astoria Park Running Track\, Astoria South & 18 Street\, Astoria\, NY\, 11105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="New%20York%20Road%20Runners":MAILTO:mynyrr@nyrr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T101500
DTSTAMP:20261110T120422
CREATED:20170801T133707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170801T133707Z
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SUMMARY:Magic Music Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Astoria’s favorite kids musicians\, Fiddle Foxes… \nSuper (duper) fun original kids music\, classic covers\, dancing and enrichment play with instruments\, magic scarves\, streamers and bubbles for your 0-5 year old… all topped off with a magic tea party and story-time. Kiddos and grown-ups are encouraged to don their most fun and fabulous hat and/or tea attire. Pinkies up! \n*Animal Crackers & water will be served to the kids during tea time. Please let us know in advance if there are any food allergies. \n*9:30- 10:15am\n*Astoria Park at 23rd Ave. entrance\n$10 per family \nSummer dates:\nJuly 22\nJuly 29\nAug 5\nAug 12\nAug 19\nAug 26\nCancelled if raining \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/magic-music-tea-party-2-3/
LOCATION:Astoria Park Great Lawn\, Shore Boulevard between Hell Gate Bridge and the playground\, Astoria\, NY\, 11105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiddle%20Foxes":MAILTO:tracythornemusic@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T170000
DTSTAMP:20261110T120422
CREATED:20170728T123359Z
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SUMMARY:Two Mint Soap Pop-Up Shop
DESCRIPTION:Astoria soap maker\, Tonimarie Gasparro\, will be joining us for a pop-up shop with her line of body care. Mimosas and treats will be served! \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/two-mint-soap-pop-shop/
LOCATION:The Brass Owl\, 36-19 Ditmars Blvd.\, Astoria\, NY\, 11105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The%20Brass%20Owl":MAILTO:hello@thebrassowl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T160000
DTSTAMP:20261110T120422
CREATED:20170530T154346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170530T154346Z
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SUMMARY:Seasonal Garden Tours & Activity Table
DESCRIPTION:On the first weekend of each month\, explore seasonal garden highlights with our knowledgeable staff on a tour from 1 to 2pm. Plus\, every weekend from 2 to 4pm\, check out our activity table! \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/seasonal-garden-tours-activity-table-2/
LOCATION:Queens Botanical Garden\, 43-50 Main Street\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Queens%20Botanical%20Garden":MAILTO:info@queensbotanical.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T170000
DTSTAMP:20261110T120422
CREATED:20170606T010244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T010244Z
UID:35088-1501948800-1501952400@weheartastoria.com
SUMMARY:Music in the Garden: Samba New York!
DESCRIPTION:Jam with Samba New York! as they perform and dance to joyful music inspired by the famous samba schools of the Rio Carnaval in Brazil. \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/music-garden-samba-new-york/
LOCATION:Queens Botanical Garden\, 43-50 Main Street\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Queens%20Botanical%20Garden":MAILTO:info@queensbotanical.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T180000
DTSTAMP:20261110T120422
CREATED:20170619T171203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170619T171203Z
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SUMMARY:RHINOCEROS in Astoria Park FREE
DESCRIPTION:The Rhinoceros Collective is Trumpeting the message of Eugene Ionesco’s absurdist masterpiece RHINOCEROS in vibrant public art performances beginning the summer of 2017. The Collective pays tribute to Ionesco’s cautionary tale of fascism\,originally set in 20th century France\, with the New York Premiere of a fresh adaptation by director\, playwright and scholar Wesley Savick. Directed by Nate Speare and featuring puppetry\, movement and original music\,contemporary audiences are invited to reflect on the provocative social parallels emerging today in 21st century America. \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/rhinoceros-astoria-park-free/
LOCATION:Astoria Park Great Lawn\, Shore Boulevard between Hell Gate Bridge and the Pool\, Astoria\, NY\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The%20Rhinoceros%20Collective":MAILTO:colleen@rhinocollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T213000
DTSTAMP:20261110T120422
CREATED:20170717T120813Z
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SUMMARY:Jackknife Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Jackknife Comedy is a rad monthly stand up show the first Saturday of every month at The Creek and The Cave in Queens\, hosted by two dummies from Iowa named Gideon Hambright and Patrick Hastie! Each show they pick a bunch of their favorite comedians to come do sets\, be cool and have a blast! This months comics are: Sonia Denis (BROWN GIRLS)\, Dan Harumi (GOTHAM COMEDY LIVE)\, Ryan Schutt (LAUGHS ON FOX)\, Crystian Ramirez (ADAM DEVINE’S HOUSE PARTY)\, Liz Magee (REDUCTRESS)\, Hann Cowger (KEITH AND THE GIRL)\, Sally Ann Hall (MEMPHIS COMEDY FESTIVAL)\, Diego Lopez (DA SNACK BOYS). Come party with us! \nTickets are only $5. You can buy them at the door or online at http://creeklic.com/events/jackknife-comedy-5-2017-07-01/ \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/jackknife-comedy-14/
LOCATION:The Creek and The Cave\, 10-93 Jackson Ave\, Long Island City\, Queens\, 11101\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gideon%20Hambright":MAILTO:kiddergidder@live.com
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